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On Thursday night, the Choir program began its performance season with the Fall Choir Concert which included performances by the Concert Choir and Center Street Singers. The students worked very hard in preparation for the concert and the end result was a clean and refined performance. Works included a musical setting of "In Flanders Fields," a Zambian Folk Song, the Earth, Wind and Fire classic, "September," and selections from "West Side Story," among others. Their next concert will be the Christmas concert on Monday, December 17th.
We at Lourdes are blessed with so many wonderful Fine Arts and Athletic programs and we really appreciate your continued support!
Peace,
Dr. Karen Juliano
Lourdes Principal
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CAMPUS MINISTRY NEWS
Information that you need to know:
When: Monday November 5, 2018 from 8:30 am- 2:45 pm.
Time: Arrival 8:30 am Pick-up 2:45pm
Place: Pax Christi Church/Youth Center 4135 8th Ave NW, Rochester, MN.
Transportation: Students must find their own transportation for this event.
Bring: A sack lunch, and beverage.
Dress Code: This is a jeans day encouraging modest and appropriate clothing for the day and attire that will allow for activities and movement. NO SWEAT PANTS, LEGGINGS, OR SHORTS. MODEST DRESS CODE REQUIRED.
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Chapel Masses will be every Tuesday morning at 7:15 am in the Lourdes Chapel with Father Hoang as our presider. All are welcome.
Senior Parents -Upcoming Dates for Senior Kairos
Dunrovin Retreat Center north of Stillwater, Minnesota.
Senior Girls Kairos #27: Tuesday evening - Friday, November 6-9, 2018
Senior Boys Kairos #28: Monday - Thursday, April 1-4, 2019 (After Spring Break - please make plans ahead of time for this date.)
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ATHLETIC NEWS
Winter Sports registration is now open. Please register on Active.
Girls Hockey practice begins October 29.
Consider joining the Rochester Nordic Ski Team (RNST) this winter to have fun and stay in shape. Coaches from RNST will be at Lourdes High School on October 29th at 3 pm in the Commons area to provide an overview of RNST and to answer your questions. RNST is open to students in grades 7-12 in the greater Rochester area.
Nordic (cross-country) skiing provides a full-body workout, strengthens legs and arms, improves cardiovascular endurance and relieves stress.
All boys in grades 9-12 interested in playing basketball this year, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, October 30 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Lourdes in the Forum.
This meeting is for both parents and student-athletes.
It's that time of year again for the fall sports walk-in clinic on Saturday mornings at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine.
The Saturday morning injury clinic is for middle school, high school and college athletes injured during recent sports activities.
Please visit on Saturdays between September 1 - October 13 at the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center - Floor 3 from 8:00 am -12:00 pm Doors will open at 7:30, last walk-in accepted at 11:00
Appointments are preferred, walk-ins are accepted. Phone lines open at 7:30 am to make an appointment please call Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine at (507) 266-6690.
Make it easy and order a bag lunch to take along to your student's away games.
Just $5.50… the order includes a meat and cheese hoagie sandwich, bag of chips, fruit, cookie and a bottled water. Please have your student stop by the cafeteria to place your order (deadline-1pm) and pick it up before getting on to the bus.
The order can be charged to your Lourdes lunch account. Please contact Amy Renken with questions at arenken@rcsmn.org
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FINE ARTS NEWS
Fall Play performances dates:
November 1, 2018 – 7:00pm November 2, 2018 - 7:30 pm - ASL Interpreted
November 3, 2018 - 7:30 pm
November 4, 2018 - 1:30 pm
Adults - $8.00
Senior Citizens - $6.00
Non-RCS Students - $6.00
RCS Students - Free with ID
RCS Staff + 1 Guest - Free
Sisters of St. Francis - Free
To purchase reserved seating tickets please go to lhsmn.booktix.com
Purchase online at lhsmn.booktix.com or email lhstheatre@rcsmn.org
Credit card purchases can only be completed online at booktix.com. If you want to pay with cash or check (made out to Lourdes High School) please stop by the box office. The box office can not accept credit cards.
Lourdes Marching Band will have an indoor concert celebrating 20 years of competition in the LHS Gym on 10/26 at 7:30pm.
Free admission!! We would love to see you there!
The Annual LHS Music Department Fall Fruit Sale is here! Our band and choir students will be offering fruits, meats, and cheeses in this years fundraiser. Orders will be taken through November 6th and will be delivered in early December. Contact a LHS musician or send an email to spiritshop@rcsmn.org for further information
Center Street Singers will perform in the 1:30 Performance Block
Additional performances at 7:00 pm with a performance by Cantus at 8:00 pm
November 17, 2018
Mayo Civic Center
Tickets are $12 for adults, students are free
The Dover-Eyota Music Association will donate $5 for every $12 adult all-concert pass sold to the SE MN National Alliance on Mental Illness.
www.SEMNaCappella.org for more information
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GENERAL NEWS
There is an ongoing fundraiser for Catholic Charities during the month of October.
The students are asked to donate baby items assigned to each grade level which will be put together into layettes for new mothers. The items requested are listed below.
Freshmen: Diaper rash cream and baby wipes
Sophomores: Baby lotion and shampoo
Juniors: Small washcloths and baby soap
Seniors: Bibs and baby socks
Please donate to this great cause.
Thank you so much in advance for all the donations!
The fundraiser for the Lourdes graduation party is Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 5-730 at Pax Christi. Please save the date!
It is time to PRE-ORDER your RCS Spirit Wear for the holidays!
Click here for an order form.
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SYSTEM NEWS
Sharing your personal story about Catholic education is the number one way that parents consider thinking about Catholic schools. If you know a family that will have a kindergartner next year, please share your experience and invite them to learn about our schools at our Kindergarten Discovery Night on Tuesday, November 13 at St. Francis of Assisi School!
To learn more visit rcsmn.org/kindergarten!
Every day young people continue to engage more and more with technology, RCS in collaboration with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester Safe Environment Program, is taking a proactive step to empower our students to become Upstanders in our community by offering a new app program called STOP!T. Doing the right thing is only a click away.
STOP!T is an anonymous and reporting incident management program that features a simple and fast mobile app for students, allowing them to anonymously share messages, photos, videos or anything of concern with school officials – from cyberbullying to threats or self-harm. The STOP!T program ensures that all students who study, worship, and participate in our schools are doing so in a safe and secure environment. We believe our adoption of STOP!T is one of many important steps in our continued effort to provide a positive school climate and a safe learning environment.
STOP!T will also help us go beyond reacting to bullying and inappropriate behavior, and instead start deterring bullying, harassment and other harmful or inappropriate conduct. STOP!T will be launching soon in your school making it a safer, stronger and more supportive and caring community! Parent information will be shared by grade level prior to the launch. Click here to learn more about the STOP!T program.
The RCS Board of Trustees is pleased to invite you to consider serving as a Lay Member on the RCS governing Board of Trustees. Inspired by the Sisters of St. Francis, the Board of Trustees embraces a legacy of quality Catholic education with a rich history steeped in a tradition of excellence and rooted in the Catholic faith. Click on the article title to learn more about the Lay Member Role & Responsibilities and application process. Applications accepted until November 30, 2018.
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester Catholic Foundation of Southern MN has announced that additional Seeds of Faith funds are available for tuition assistance for the current 2018-2019 school year. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2018. To apply, please contact June Barnick, RCS Business Office, via email at jbarnick@rcsmn.org or call 507-289-1702. The RCS Business Office is located at Lourdes (2800 19th Street NW, Rochester).
It is time to pre-order your RCS Spirit Wear for the holidays! Orders accepted until October 31st. Click here for Order Form.
Calling All Fine Arts Supporters! You are invited to be part of the First Annual RCS Summer Community Musical!
All past and current students (preschool - 12 grade), faculty, staff, alumni, etc. are welcome to be part of this production of "Children of Eden."
Auditions for actors and orchestra will take place June 4, 5, 6, 2019 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the LHS Auditorium and Fine Arts Rooms. Rehearsals will be M-F from 6:00 - 9:00 pm begin June 10 - July 19. Then from 6:00 - 11:00 pm from July 22 - July 31. The performances will be August 1 - 3: 7:00 pm and 2:00 pm Matinee's on August 3 and 4, 2019.
Please click here to show your support and join us in this First Annual RCS Summer Community Musical.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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