Weekly School Broadcast Welcome to quarter two! We finished quarter one very strong and have begun quarter two with a lot of positive momentum. We continue to have inquiries about our school from prospective families for this year and next year. Many phone calls, emails, and tours have been happening and they are sure to continue. The work that the students and staff members put in on a daily basis, along with the amazing support of our families and community, make our school a wonderful place for students to learn and develop their spiritual life, social skills, and academic skills. Thank you for your continued support of us and each other.
Thanksgiving is on the horizon and Christmas will follow shortly after. These next six weeks promise to be very festive and busy around here. We will continue to focus on academics and spiritual growth, but we will mix a lot of joy into these days, as well. God bless you all.
Also, a reminder to all that the weather is getting colder. Our students will go outside for recess daily and they will need jackets and/or sweatshirts.
Matt Langsdale, Principal
In the same way you also should rejoice and share your joy with me (Philippians, 2:18).
School News Picture Day Order Information Picture Day is coming up. It is Tuesday, November 23rd starting at 8:30 am. Students may be out of uniform this day. If you would like to order pictures, order forms are coming home today or you may order online at www.mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID: EVTCJ8PQZ Christmas Program News Students of St. John the Evangelist Middle School will present an in-person Christmas Program for parents this year. The concert will be held at Lourdes High School Auditorium on Monday, December 13 at 6:30 pm. Please keep this date open to enjoy beautiful Christmas music and the message of Jesus’ birth in this year’s Christmas Program: Follow the Star. Mrs. Sherman Thanksgiving Basket Donations 2021 The Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist School Student Council is once again organizing Thanksgiving Baskets for local families in need. Students have been given the opportunity to sign up for items to bring as each homeroom class will create a dinner for one family. Please check in with your student regarding this wonderful act of service. Non-perishable items can be brought to school at any time. Perishable items should be brought on Monday 11/22 or Tuesday 11/23. Without the support of our families, this event would not be possible. Thank you! Mystery Dinner Theater–Alert!! New Information!!
ALL PARENTS, please reserve the evening of February 24th and February 25th for this fun event! Volunteer Here! Please do not let your kids see this. This is the link for our Sign Up Genius! Please note that we are still looking for one parent to coordinate a “room.” You may contact Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. A. Smith, and/or Mrs. P. Smith with questions. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4EACA928A0F94-mystery Here is the link for the all parent meeting that explains what Mystery Dinner is. Please do not let kids hear or have access to this information! It starts around MINUTE 7. Thanks! https://drive.google.com/drive/recent Thank you so much for volunteering, Mrs. A Smith, Mrs. P Smith, and Mrs. Sherman Updated MDH Decision Tree The Minnesota Department of Health updated the COVID-19 Decision Tree for Schools in October. The update strongly encourages testing even with less common or mild symptoms. November Menus Christmas Anonymous 2021 Christmas Anonymous Items – DUE NOVEMBER 22, 2021 We will be helping out with Christmas Anonymous again this year with some changes due to the pandemic. All items donated will need to be NEW. No used items accepted this year. These are the items being accepted for donation. ~New toys (NO used toys this year due to the pandemic) ~New boys items: sweatshirts, polo shirts, flannel shirts – sizes from infant to XXXL ~New boys jeans and sweatpants (joggers) – all sizes ~New girls adult size Pajama sets and toddler outfits ~New teen items: karaoke machines, makeup, perfume, room décor, plush blankets & throws, teen board games, sports team merchandise, skateboards, beyblades, lego sets, hexbug sets, gaming headsets, basketballs, soccer balls and footballs Thank you for your support!
Yearbook Ordering Our yearbook is created and purchased through the company Treering. Right now, they are giving 10% off of all yearbooks purchased before Sept. 30th. If you would like to order this year's yearbook, please click on the following link: https://www.treering. Amazon Wish List Our teachers have added items that they'd like for their classrooms. Please show your support by considering purchasing off of this list. There are many items to choose from. Items will be sent directly to school. You are also able to purchase an Amazon gift card in any amount - even $5 helps! Money from gift cards will be used to purchase any items remaining on the list or other materials for our school. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity. Amazon Wish List link: https://www.amazon.com/ With appreciation, The HSA
System News Mark your calendar for a fun, family-friendly event this season! Rochester Catholic Schools invites you to participate in a Christmas Countdown Scavenger Hunt on Dec. 10. Join together with family and friends to solve 15 clues, each with a mission to complete in your home, neighborhood, or throughout the Rochester community between 3:00-7:00 p.m. There will be many festive photo opportunities along the way, too! The event is free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP at rcsmn.org/christmascountdown. Alumni from all years and all schools within the Rochester Catholic Schools system are invited to a pre-Thanksgiving get-together on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Tap House West End! Come by yourself or bring your classmates. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. We are grateful to have so many wonderful alumni who carry on the RCS legacy and hope you will join us for this fun evening! RSVP by Nov. 19 at rcsmn.org/alumnisocial. Our Fall Showcase of Schools was a tremendous success! We visited with 40 families and have welcomed eight new applicants for the 2022-2023 school year. RCS will host a Winter Showcase of Schools the week of January 24, 2022. Save the date, and tell your friends and neighbors about this great opportunity to explore RCS! Registration information coming soon. The RCS Tuition Rebate Program, Scrip, office will be closed Nov. 24-26. Online orders placed on Monday, Nov. 22, will not be available for pick-up until Monday, Nov. 29. To plan ahead, consider placing your online order on Monday, Nov. 15, for pick-up on Thursday, Nov. 18. eCards can be purchased if banking information is currently on file. Due to national supply shortages, the Spirit Shop will not be having the usual Christmas order. Many items are in stock, and we will try to fill your holiday needs. Please stop by the Spirit Shop at Lourdes High School or email spiritshop@rcsmn.org to check the availability of items. If you will be enrolling a new child from your family for the 2022-2023 school year, please submit their application today. The process is simple! Log into your SchoolAdmin Parent Portal, and select "Add A New Student" from your landing page to complete the application. If you have questions, please call (507) 424-1817. Discover Catholic Schools Week begins November 14, and all current RCS 8th grade students will be spending part of their day at Lourdes High School during this week! We will begin calling our 8th-grade families to share about LHS and look forward to our visits with you! LHS Shadow Days are filling quickly! Additional dates have been added on February 10, 17, and 24. Current eighth-graders are invited to spend the day alongside an LHS student. It's a fun day as students attend classes, meet other students, engage in all-school Convocation, and practice being high-schoolers. The campus feels like home after a visit! LHS Shadow Days are open to the public. Encourage your friends and neighbors with children in grades 8-11 to sign up! Register today at LHS Shadow Days or by calling (507) 289-3991. A friendly reminder that your tuition payment is due by Saturday, Nov. 20. If you are enrolled in autopay, your tuition will be withdrawn on this date. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please have your payment mailed or delivered to your school office. To make a manual payment online, please log into your SchoolAdmin Parent Portal and select "Billing Management." System Activities Parents, players and fans are all invited to attend the Boys Basketball Eagle Night on Monday, November 29 at 7:30 pm at the LHS Gym. Coach and player introductions along with varsity captains announcement, and a varsity intersquad scrimmage. There will even be youth games! Please be sure to check the Activities Broadcast sent on Wednesdays for all RCS system activities. Calendar
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