LASALLE CATHOLIC CHRONICLE
PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
April 14, 2023
Apr. 14-16 - Quest Retreat @ LCMS
Apr 15-16 - 7th gr. Discovery Retreat @ Camp Wapsie
Apr 19 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Apr 24 - Xavier Jazz Festival, 7:00 pm @ XHS
Apr. 25 - LCS Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm @ LCMS
Apr 26 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Apr 28 - LCS Spirit Day
Apr 28 - Mother/Son Bags Tournament - see more information below
Apr. 29 - Father/Daughter Dance, 7:00 pm @ LCMS Commons - see more information below
Apr 30 - Good Shepard Sunday - Pastor Appreciation
May 1 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Faculty Professional Development
May 3 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
May 5 - First Friday Liturgy, 9:30 am @ LCMS Chapel
May 5 - Adoration, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ LCMS Chapel
May 7 - Spring Carnival - more information to follow
LCS: LaSalle Catholic School
LCES: LaSalle Catholic Elementary School
LCMS: LaSalle Catholic Middle School
XHS: Xavier High School
SJC: St. Jude Church
Flyers Currently in the Electronic Backpack:
- Ed. Savings Account FAQs
- ADHD Information Session
- Kathy's Pie's Order Form
- Link to Get Rick Rolled
- XCS MS March 20 Minutes
- XCS MS March 20 Summary
- Spring Carnival
- Coe Girls B-Ball Camp
- Middle School Science Fair!
- Father-Daughter Dance
- April Menus
- Coe Sports Camp
- 2023-2024 Calendar
- Saints Baseball
- Ascension Sports Camp
- Eucharistic Adoration
ALL LASALLE CATHOLIC NEWS
LaSalle Catholic PreSchool - 8th grade Grands Day
LCS Yearbook Online Order
Order your LaSalle Catholic yearbook today! The yearbook will include all grades, Pre-School through 8th grade.
If you order yearbooks before Saturday, April 15, you'll get our discounted price of $12.
If you pass the deadline and forget, no worries! You can still buy a yearbook for $14 by Friday, April 21st.
Click the link below to order!
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/LaSalle-Middle-School-2023-Yearbook
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Pasker at apasker@lasallecatholiccr.org for more information
Open Conversations Meeting
We are a community of many cultures here at LaSalle with a unique opportunity to enrich our students’ lives as we grow together in friendship with one another and service to our school.
Open Conversations invites your family to join us in the LaSalle Catholic Elementary gym on April 15th from 2:00-3:00 pm for our next meeting. Doors will open at 1:30pm.
All are welcome to attend!
Busing Reimbursement
It's Parent Reimbursement time!!
To be eligible you must live two miles or more from the LaSalle Catholic Campus. Parent reimbursement forms are attached and are due by Friday, April 21st. Please fill out and sign the form for the school district you live in.
If you live in Linn-Mar, Marion or College Community School Districts, you must mail the correct form to the transportation office of that district. The mailing address is on the form. Incorrect or late forms will be denied.
If you live in the Cedar Rapids Public School District you must return the completed and signed form to the elementary or middle school office.
Just a reminder, you will receive your check in September of 2023 for both fall and spring reimbursements.
REMEMBER TO SIGN AND DATE YOUR FORM!
Cedar Rapids Community School District
College Community School District
Linn Mar Community School District
Marion Community School District
If no link is provided for the district you live in, please contact that district's transportation office.
Thank you and God Bless!!
Wayne Cook
Scrip
Contact Paula, your scrip coordinator, if you have questions about the program or signing up (319) 329-6829.
Free Bed and Frame
LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
7th gr. Discovery Retreat
Combining Sports Information Sessions
Combining Sports Information Sessions
Last session: Regis Middle School 6:30-7:30pm April 18th
LaSalle and Regis will be combining Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball and Girls and Boys Soccer for the 2023-24 school year in addition to Cross Country, Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field that we already combine. The changing landscape of sports and the state of schools within our area has led us to this decision and we want you to have the opportunity to get more information or ask any questions you may have. You are welcome to attend either session. Both Kyler Nelson and Jason Dole will be at both sessions. Thank you!
Xavier Jazz Festival
The Xavier Jazz Festival is on April 24th at 7pm at Xavier High School. Jazz bands from LaSalle, Regis, St. Joes, and Xavier will perform.
LCMS Spring Concert
The LaSalle spring concert is one month away on Tuesday May 9th at 6:30pm. Call time for all students will be 6:10pm.
Groups performing:
5th/6th grade general music
Jazz Band
7th/8th Choir
5th Grade Band
6th Grade Band
Advanced Band
Dress Code:
Light wash khaki pants, band polo, school dress code or better shoes.
Please add this date to your calendar as this is a required performance for all band students. If there is an existing conflict for your student(s), please let Mr. Wahlstrom know asap at: hwahlstrom@lasallecatholiccr.org
Let's Win $2000 for CenterStage Show Choir!
Let's win $2,000 for our awesome LaSalle/St. Joseph CenterStage Show Choir program!
A $2,000 prize is available for the school with the most likes. Contest ends May 1st. Follow the link and click "like" on the video and SHARE! Thank you for supporting our kids and performing arts!
Thank you to Matt Warfield for this video from Marion Masquerade and this opportunity.
1st Annual LaSalle Catholic Middle School Science Fair
1st Annual LaSalle Catholic
Middle School Science Fair
May 9th before the Spring Concert
Any 6-8th grader interested in participating in the FIRST-EVER Science Fair at LaSalle Catholic Middle School, please fill out this form!
More information to follow for those who sign up!
Questions? Please contact Natalie McDonald or Tommi Hutchins
Incoming Xavier Freshman Boys Parents
Any 8th grade boys interested in playing sports at Xavier next year should attend a weight room orientation and information meeting on Saturday, May 20th at 7:00 a.m. in the Xavier weight room. Demonstrations will be performed by Xavier varsity multi-sport athletes as we try to get everyone on the same page in advance of summer lifting. Everyone should be free to go by 8:45 a.m. to get to other Saturday activities.
If you have any questions, please contact Dan Halter at dan.halter@xaviersaints.org.
XCS Incoming Freshman Boys Basketball Players:
Incoming Freshman interested in participating in Xavier High School Boys Basketball 2023-2024 season, please email Luanne Beckmann LBeckmann@mercycare.org with the following:
Player name, Parent (s) name, email addresses to receive updates.
8th Grade XHS Upcoming Tryouts
Show Choir Auditions: Contact Phil Schroeder at philip.schroetter@xaviersaints.org
May 16th - Auditions 6-9PM
May 18th - Auditions 6-9PM
LaSalle Band Summer Band Camp
Who doesn't love giving the kids something consistently fun, educational, AND musical to do over the summer? Look no further as LaSalle, Regis, and St. Joseph schools are teaming up to create a summer band camp for our middle school band students.
The summer band camp will run from June 5th - June 16th Monday through Friday at Regis Middle School. This is an opportunity for all currently enrolled 5-8th grade band students. There are options for concert band, jazz band, private lessons, and a field trip to Air FX.
Please see the letter and flyer below for more information. If you are interested in registering your student you can fill out this google form by May 24th.
Payments will be collected through the LaSalle business office. When registration is complete we can send a charge directly to your school FACTS account. If you would rather write a check - that is an acceptable option as well.
I hope you will consider signing your student up for this opportunity as I continue to explain and get them excited for it during class.
All the best,
Hayden Wahlstrom
Director of Bands - LaSalle Catholic Middle School
LASALLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Office Reminder
PARENT ASSOCIATION CORNER
HyVee Cash 4 Students Receipts Reminder
- HyVee Receipts: The promotion for receipts dated 4/1/2022 through 3/31/2023 has ended and the receipts have been turned in.
- Thank you to all that have saved and turned in receipts. A huge thank you to our volunteer that counts receipts, Lawrence Roudabush, we couldn't do this without him!
- Please do not send any more receipts to school that are dated 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023.
- Please start saving receipts dated 4/1/2023 and after and start turning them in!
Kathy's Pies Fundraiser
Everyone should have received their Kathy’s Pies brown envelope and the pie ordering form by now. I have already had calls from families wanting more order forms! Oh joy! Kathy’s Pies ordering form can be found in our school website, in the Electronic Backpack. Paper copies are also available at both elementary and middle school offices. Go Pie Selling Lancers Go!
Our goal this year is to sell 575 pies!
On Wednesday, all students came home with a brown envelope that has the Kathy’s Pie’s order form in it. Please complete the form and return it to school, with the kind of pie(s) that your and/or any other family and friends would like to order. Spread the word, everyone loves Kathy's Pies!
Pies sell for $15.00 each.
All forms and monies (cash or check to: LaSalle Catholic PA) will be due by Friday, April 21st.
Pie pickup will be during the after school student pick up on Thursday, May 11th. Just in time for Mother's Day on May 14th!
If you have any questions, please contact Deb Frese at: debfrese@mchsi.com or 319-560-1869.
Father/Daughter Dance
Who: 4th-8th grade girls are invited to attend. Girls can be escorted by a father, grandfather, uncle or adult male friend of the family
What: Father/Daughter Dance
When: Saturday, April 29th, 2023; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: LaSalle Catholic Middle School Commons
Cost: $20 per family when pre-paid by April 21st; $25 per family with payment after April 21st and at the door.
- Semi-formal attire (or nice church clothes)
- Pre-sale available through April 21st
- Cash or check payable to "LaSalle Catholic School"
- Door prizes and refreshments served
- See the flyer in the Electronic Backpack for more information and order form
MOTHER/SON BAGS TOURNAMENT
We need help planning and organizing the Mother/Son Bags tournament. If you are interested in helping please use the link below to sign up. This tournament will be for 4-8th graders.
We need volunteers in order for this event to happen! Please sign up at the link below.
Signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-motherson
Sign up to participate at this signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aacae2da4f85-motherson1#/
It’s Almost Spring Carnival Time!!!!!
The Parent Association and Open Conversations invite all LaSalle Catholic Families to the annual Spring Carnival on Sunday, May 7th from 12:30 to 3:30 at LaSalle Catholic Middle School. Please see flyer in the Electronic Backpack for more details! Watch for upcoming volunteer opportunities for adults and students!
Lancer Day at the Kernels!
Are you ready for some baseball? Lancer Day at the Kernels has been scheduled for Sunday, June 25th. Did you know on Sundays Kids Eat Free?! LaSalle students attending the game will have the opportunity to throw out the first pitch, yell “PLAY BALL!”, and be a part of the Great Clips Dream Team!! More information will be shared in future newsletters, as we are still working out the details.
DID YOU KNOW?
The LaSalle PA has some school clothes that are available to any family who needs them, free of charge. If you are in need of school clothes contact us at lasallepa@lasallecatholiccr.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We have some exciting events coming up in the next couple of months. If you’d like to volunteer to be a part of the excitement please send an email to lasallepa@lasallecatholiccr.org
Events include:
- Mother/Son Event (NEW this year!): Bags Tournament! April 28th
- Father/Daughter Dance: April 29th (date change)
- Spring Carnival: May 7th
Lancer Day at the Kernels: June 25th
Quick and Easy Fundraisers
There are several quick and easy things we can do to help raise funds for LaSalle Catholic! These are all year-round!
- Coke Rewards: Type in the code under the bottle cap or scan in the bar code on your Coke product. Currently listed as Holy Family.
- HyVee Receipts: Please start collecting receipts dated 4/1/2023 and after for the next promotion that will end on 3/31/2024. Please turn receipts in as you get them to make counting more manageable.
- Casey’s Rewards: Currently listed as Holy Family School - St. Jude Center.
- Box Tops for Education: Currently listed under St. Jude Holy Family.
We appreciate your support!!
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the PA, or would like to know how to get involved, feel free to send us an email at lasallepa@lasallecatholiccr.org
XAVIER HS, OUR PARTNER PARISHES, AND COMMUNITY NEWS
Xavier High School Summer Camps
Fall 2023 Saints Youth Tackle Football
Registration and initial equipment fitting for Fall 2023 Saints Youth Tackle Football for 4th, 5th and 6th grade will be held as follows:
- Monday, April 24 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at LaSalle Middle School, in the cafeteria
- Thursday, May 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Regis Middle School, in the lower level RLC room, please enter near tennis courts
Registration and fitting will last 10-20 minutes. You may show up at any time within the above time frames and do not have to stay for the duration.
Saints Youth Football, is available to any Cedar Rapids Catholic School youth entering 4th, 5th or 6th grade in the fall of 2023. Practice will start the week of August 14. Registration is $160 for 5/6th grades and $120 for 4th grade payable to Youth Sports Foundation. There is also a local facility and equipment fee of $35 for all players payable to Saints Football. 5th and 6th graders will play together in a 5th/6th grade league and may form multiple teams. 4th graders play in a separate 4th grade league and may form multiple teams.
Registration includes the following:
- Introductory fundamental and skill development for team and individual advancement
- Personal, spiritual and academic priorities are emphasized, building on the Catholic school/parish experience
- USA Football/Heads Up Tackle trained and certified coaches leading all football activities, teaching safe, logical and thoughtful transition from flag and modified flag to tackle football
- Practices, scrimmages, YSF league games and all equipment (excluding football shoes) is included
Please pass this along to anyone who might be interested. Looking forward to another great year.. GO SAINTS!!
Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing
The XBC Golf Outing is dedicated to supporting Xavier's extra-curricular activities in the areas of academics, athletics, and fine arts. Each year nearly $75,000 is allocated to over 42 different Xavier academics, athletics, and fine arts programs.
The XBC Golf Tournament is one of the largest fundraisers that drives revenue for the organization. We would be thrilled to have you consider sponsoring or playing in the event.
You Can Register Now Online
Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing
Monday, June 26th, 2023
at Elmcrest Country Club
Please visit our webpage for additional information and to register for the event and/or consider a sponsorship.
Free Bowling All Summer!
ETCETERA
The Roundtable Podcast
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