Weekly School Broadcast
As you turn the corner by the gymnasium to walk up the hallway to Kennedy Hall (our cafeteria), the beginning of the hallway mural greets you with the above virtues. One of the things that makes our school community special is that we hold these virtues with the same high regard as we do academic standards. In order to be an excellent school, we have to focus on academics; but to be an excellent Catholic school, we also have to focus on the development of the spiritual and moral character of all people in our school community. We now have merely nine days left of school for this year, so the academic progress toward the completion of each grade is nearing its end. However, growing in the virtues we hold dear, while walking in love with Christ, is a lifelong journey that has just begun with the seeds being planted and tended to now in our students. Thank you for trusting your children to us here at St. Pius X School and in the Rochester Catholic Schools.
School News Monday: R is for Rainbow Day (non-uniform) wear your favorite color Tuesday: S is for Silly Socks & Shoes (uniform) Wednesday: T is for Thank you Thursday: U is for USA Day (Red, White, & Blue non-uniform) Friday: V is for Vacation (tell class about summer plans) Friday, May 28th will be a purple & gold school spirit non-uniform day. We are tentatively planning our end of year all school picnic at Cooke Park on Tuesday, June 1st. Based on the forecasted weather report on May 28th, there will be information in the weekly broadcast to confirm the date or make an adjustment. This is a cold lunch day, as students will be eating at the park. Please also have your child(ren) dress for the weather and possibly send along sunscreen. If you did not receive the virtual Kindergarten Round Up presentation, please email Mr. Jenson at djenson@rcsmn.org and he will send it to you. Families should be receiving a folder with information about Kindergarten next week, if not already. On Friday, June 4th, we will celebrate Mass at 9:15 AM and then starting at 11 AM we will have early dismissal with our regular carline. Pick up will be near the South end of the school parking lot, so as to not disrupt a funeral Mass scheduled at 11 AM. There will be cones set up next to the curb to help set the front of the carline. Supervision will be provided at the school until noon if you are unable to pick up your child(ren) right away. Our last day for preschool is Thursday, June 3rd. This is a regular schedule day for drop off and pick up. "Totally Catholic Rocky Railway!" July 26-30th from 9:15-11am at St. Pius X We will once again have our ABC Countdown for the last 26 days of school. Starting Thursday, April 29th, each day has an activity, event, or theme and it progresses through the alphabet. Our first day is “A for Animal” - students may bring a small stuffed animal that fits in their backpack to school on April 29th.Click here for the complete countdown list.Your child will be bringing home a copy of the specific events for each day in their Friday folder.
System News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated for the flu yearly. The ideal time to be vaccinated is before the end of October and flu season gets underway. The School-Located Immunization Program vaccinates children for flu at school, including all schools in Olmsted County, as well as the Kasson-Mantorville Schools in Dodge County and Pine Island schools in Goodhue County. Read more... The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is now available for children and teens ages 12 and older. Vaccines may be scheduled through Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, Olmsted County Public Health, local pharmacies, or other locations. Read more... RCS Summer Academy offers kindergarten through grade 12 enrichment with a variety of themes including theater, art, math, and reading! All K-8 Summer Academy offerings are now available at rcsmn.org/summeracademy New this year is an option to participate in Summer Tutoring for students in grades K-5. Sign-up for one-hour sessions in math or reading at rcsmn.org/summertutoring Rochester Catholic Schools believes that reading is an important aspect of a child’s education and one that should take place year-round. Each summer, students entering grades 6-12 participate in a summer reading challenge. Read more...
System Activities Congratulations to our End of Year Athletic Award Recipients! The Ann Krebsbach Female Student Athlete of the Year - Karin Hayford The John Mason Male Student Athlete of the Year - Thomas York The Francis McGovern Dedicated Athlete Award is awarded to students with a positive attitude who works to his or her abilities and spiritually lives the philosophy of the school. This year's recipients are - Jordan Borgeson, Margaret Thom and Elizabeth Sellner CJ had a great coming out meet at the Rochester All-City. She won the 100 and 200 meter dashes, anchored the state class A leading 4 x 100 relay to a second place finish and placed 4th in the long jump with her season's best jump. Congratulations CJ! Baseball - Gannon Fix Girls Golf - Jane Spading Boys Golf - Jack Black Track & Field - Grace Buntrock There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 1 at 6:00 pm in the LHS Commons for all girls and boys currently in grades 6-11 who are interested in Cross Country this fall. Current athletes, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about Cross Country are encouraged to attend. Topics will include, summer captain's practice information, Whitewater camping details, and the season schedule. If you are interested in learning more about Cross Country but cannot attend, please email Coach Gilman (pgilman@rcsmn.org) for more information. Social Distancing and current school COVID-19 guidelines are required at the meeting. Calendar
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