LASALLE CATHOLIC CHRONICLE
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March 31, 2023
Apr 5 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Apr 7 - Good Friday, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Apr 7 - St. John de LaSalle Feast Day
Apr 9 - Happy Easter
Apr 10 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, staff professional development
Apr 11 - Casual Easter Dress Day - see more information below
Apr 11 - PA Meeting, 6:30 pm @ LCMS
Apr 11 - Combining Sports Information Session, 6:30-7:30 pm @ LCMS
Apr 12 - LCS Grands Day - see more information below
Apr 12 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
Apr 14 - LCS $1 Jean Day
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. 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 - more information to follow
Apr. 29 - Father/Daughter Dance, 7:00 pm @ LCMS Commons - see more information below
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:
ALL LASALLE CATHOLIC NEWS
Casual Easter Dress Day on Tuesday, April 11th
On Tuesday, April 11, to help our festive Easter mood, all students and staff are invited to participate in a casual/jeans dress day and to dress in bright/pastel/Easter attire. Nothing fancy like Easter Sunday church clothes is necessary.
Students should follow the guidelines in our Dress Code, elementary: "$1 Jeans Days" and middle school: "Dress Reward Day".
LaSalle Catholic PreSchool - 8th grade Grands Day
Please fill out this registration form for Grands Day on April 12th, 2023 to inform us of who may be attending this special event! Elementary Grands will participate in classroom activities from 9:00-9:45 am, Mass will be from 10:00-11:00 am followed by lunch. Any grandparents and/or special senior friends who would like to participate in lunch will eat in the Parish Center with their kid(s).
Immediately following mass, we will begin to dismiss elementary school grandparents and special senior friends to eat lunch in the parish center. The youngest children and their grands will eat first. While our guests wait in the pews to be dismissed to eat lunch, there will be some short programs offered by our students in the church.
Preschool 4 year old PM class will celebrate at 1:00 pm in the elementary school building.
Elementary school grands are free to leave after lunch.
Middle school grands will cross the parking lot after lunch for a program in the gymnasium until 2:00pm!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
- 6-8 people from 10:30 - 12:00 to serve and bus.
- 6-8 people from 11:30 - 2:00 to serve, bus, and clean up.
Please contact a principal, if you are interested or have questions.
Grands Day - Save the Date!
Grands Day - Lunch Menu
Grands Day - Schedule
Busing Reimbursement
It's Parent Reimbursement time!!
To be elibible 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.
LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Conference and Conference Meal Thank You!
Thanks to the Parent Association, and Christina Graham, for providing Zio Johno's for the conference meal and coordinating the rest of the meal. Many thanks to the following for rounding out the meal: Julie Skala, Monica Robinson, Jenny Emerson, Stephanie Beary, Seth Vander Tuig, Lori Armstrong, Theresa Fry and April Eich. Everything was delicious and much appreciated!
Combining Sports Information Sessions
Combining Sports Information Sessions
LaSalle Catholic Middle School 6:30-7:30pm April 11th
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!
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.
Reminder of the PE Uniform Policy at LaSalle Middle School
For PE at LaSalle Middle School students are required to wear any PLAIN or LaSalle Catholic School or Xavier Sports/Camp short, long or sweat shirt and Xavier Catholic Schools or PLAIN loose-fitting athletic shorts or sweatpants. Shorts are required to be 7 inch or 9 inch inseam.
Shirts can be the following colors: black, silver, grey, green, blue or white.
Shorts and Sweatpants can be the following colors: green, grey, blue, or black.
Neon Colors and any color other than those listed will not be acceptable.
At the beginning of the school year LaSalle PE shirts, shorts and sweatpants will be available from PS Adfinity. A link will be sent out to all families in mid to late August.
Questions should be directed to Mr. Dole @ jdole@lasallecatholiccr.org
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
8th Grade XHS Upcoming Tryouts
Dance Tryouts: Contact - Jess Novotny at jess.o.novotny@gmail.com
April 3rd - Tryouts 4-6:00PM
April 4th - Tryouts 4-6:00PM
Show Choir Auditions: Contact Phil Schroeder at philip.schroetter@xaviersaints.org
May 16th - Auditions 6-9PM
May 18th - Auditions 6-9PM
LASALLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations to Cecilia Dole
Book Fair Update
Thank you to all the families who purchased books through our Usborne Book Fair during spring conferences. Our school Library will be receiving 50% of every sale to buy new books. Thank you all for your generosity.
Mrs. Gibbs, Media Specialist
Conferences and Conference Meals
Thanks to the Parent Association, and Christina Graham, for providing Zio Johno's for the conference meal Thursday night and for coordinating the rest of the meal. Many thanks to the following for rounding out the meal (both this Thursday evening and the previous Tuesday evening conferences): Amy Schatzle, Kayla Lynn, Ashley Schrage, Natalie Ivory, Kari Sanders, Emily Kittoe, Chris Pacha, Julie Skala, Stephanie Oberreuter, Cassie Sirotak, Sarah McVeigh, Laura Herbst, Joseph Beadle, Katie Shaffer, Megan Wesbrook, Stephanie DeSotel, Denise Branquinho, Dawn Lane, Sean Kinkead, Emery Tew, Nicole Woolfolk, Jolene Snyder, Amanda St. Andrews, Bree Bigelow, Melissa Hotz, Kaitlyn Schrader and Katie Weideman.
Everything was delicious and much appreciated!
Another BIG Thank You!
Office Reminder
PARENT ASSOCIATION CORNER
HyVee Receipts Reminder
- HyVee Receipts: We are collecting receipts dated 4/1/2022 through 3/31/2023 for the current promotion. All receipts for this promotion need to be turned in no later than Monday, April 3rd and must NOT include any receipts dated after 3/31/2023. Please save those receipts dated 4/1/2023 and after and we will let you know when you can start turning those in!
Kathy's Pies Fundraiser
Our goal this year is to sell 575 pies!
Each family will receive an envelope next Wednesday, April 5th that will include the Kathy's Pies ordering form. 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.
Thank you!
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, or email us at lasallepa@lasallecatholiccr.org. This tournament will be for 4-8th graders.
Signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-motherson
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?! 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:
- Trivia Night: March 25th
- 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: We are collecting receipts dated 4/1/2022 through 3/31/2023 for the current promotion. Our volunteer that tallies the receipts requests that you turn in receipts as you get them and not hold onto them until March!
- Amazon Smile: Currently listed under Holy Family School System. It is the only option when typing in Holy Family Cedar Rapids into the charity search - ends 2/20/2023.
- 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
Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court – Apply Now
The Czech Heritage Foundation is accepting applications through April 1, 2023 for the Czech Heritage Foundation Royal Court. Czech Prince and Princess Applicants must be ages 12-16 and Czech Little Brother and Sister Applicants must be ages 6-12. Requirements include: reside in Iowa, be able to attend events in the Cedar Rapids area and are active participants in Czech organizations. See www.CzechHeritageFoundation.com/RoyalCourt, send an email to: chfroyalcourt@gmail.com or call Holly Robe at (319) 573-8382.
Summit School Summer Camp
Summit summer camps are open to all K-6th graders for 8 weeks this summer (June 5-July 28), and we would love for your students to join us for themed or recreation camps. Summit has been hosting summer camps for over 20 years, and is the safe and fun summer destination for so many local families! Private tutoring is also available.
The summer camp guide is in the Electronic Backpack and families can find this guide, online registration, and FAQs on our website: www.summitschools.org. Summit is offering 10% off registrations through March 31.
Free Bowling All Summer!
ETCETERA
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Website: www.holyfamilycr.org
Location: 3700 1st Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: 3193967792
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolyFamilySchoolSystem/
Twitter: @HolyFamilyCR