SCHOOL NEWS

Click on the title of the article to learn more about our efforts to creating a welcoming environment.

Click on the title to learn more about the extended care program.

Please click here to read about our latest Spotlight on the Spirit, Mrs. Nunez! 

The 2018-2019 Holy Spirit School Directory will be coming home today.  If you lose this one or desire another one, the cost is $3.00.

A gentle reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 2nd. Have a great 3 day weekend!

Calling all Bakers! We would love for you to make something yummy and delicious to help support our students!

When: Saturday, November 10 from 4:30 to 7 pm during the Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction

Drop off: Friday, November 9th starting at 9 am at Holy Spirit School

What: Your specialty! We love bars, cookies, pies, gluten free, snack bags and much much more!

Just email us at hsabakesale@gmail.com to let us know if and what you want to make. We'll send plating, labeling and drop off instructions your way!

Thank you!

Calling all students in grades 3-6!!   Rochester GATEway is proud to announce the 30th Annual GATEway Science Fair.  This is a great chance to be a scientist!  Registration for the fair is open through Rochester Community Education.  

If you need a little help getting started or are curious about how to put a science project together, then sign up for one of our “How-To” Workshops. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required.  Sign up online at www.rochestergateway.com and click on “Workshops” under Hot News. Workshops are open to students in grades 3-6 and their parents and will be held in the Century High School North Cafeteria. Choose between two available times: Tues., Nov. 27, 2018, 6:30-8:00 PM, or Sat. Dec. 1, 2018, 1:00-2:30 PM.  

Science Fair Workshops are put on in collaboration with Mayo Research Fellows’ Association, Mayo Graduate Student Association, U of M Rochester, and the Century High School STEM Society.  For questions about the workshops, contact Dee at (507) 722-2820 or gatewaysciencefair@gmail.com for more information.

The GATEway Science Fair will be held Sat. Feb. 23, 2019 from 12:30 to 4:30 PM in the Gonda Building of the Mayo Clinic. You can register now at rochester.ce.eleyo.com and start thinking about project ideas.  You can also find more information about the GATEway Science Fair at www.rochestergateway.com.  

Please click here for our upcoming Christmas Anonymous donation drive.  Information on what can be donated is included in this letter.  No donations will be accepted after Monday, November 26th. Thank you again for donating to this worthy cause in our community. 

Please click here to read about an upcoming Franciscan Service Project.  Thank you. 

Our Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction are right around the corner and we have plenty of volunteer opportunities available! Please click the link to see where we need help and come join us!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094ba4ab2fa6ff2-holy11

Please click here for the ticket order form for the annual Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction.  Make plans to attend this fabulous evening of food, fellowship and wonderful silent auction baskets!

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.

SYSTEM ACTIVITIES

K-6 wrestlers - click here for special opportunity.

Students in grades K-12 wanting to be a part of the Lourdes and Byron Wrestling Coop please contact me - Ryan Radke at ryan.radke@byron.k12.mn.us.
 

Winter Sports registration is now open.  Please register on Active.

Girls Hockey practice starts October 29.

Watch for more information on boys hockey.

Practice begins Monday, October 29. Register now for Grades 4-8 Traveling and In-House Basketball. Click here to register.

Registration closes on the following dates:
     In-House - November 30
     Traveling - December 15

Practice schedules, games and tournaments are listed on the Activities webpage.  Please check this page periodically for updates.  

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.

Fall sports are already off to a great start! If you are looking for some family fun, check out the Lourdes High School athletics and fine arts calendars on our website and don’t forget … all enrolled RCS students and staff are invited to attend sponsored home events free!

Stop by the Activities Office or before any Lourdes High School Athletic event to purchase your All Sports Ticket which allows you admission into regular season home games. The pass is $50 for 10 punches.

UPCOMING EVENTS