LASALLE CATHOLIC CHRONICLE
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February 24, 2023
Feb 24-26- Men's CEW @ LCMS
Feb 27 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Professional Development
Mar 1 - LCS Board of Education Meeting, 12:30 pm @ LCMS
Mar 3 - First Friday Mass, 9:30 am @ LCMS Chapel
Mar 3 - Adoration, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm @ LCMS Chapel
Mar 3 - National Read Across America Day (see more information below)
Mar 7 & 9 - LCS Spring Conferences - see more information below
Mar 7 & 9 - Elementary Book Fair during Conference times (see more information below)
Mar 8 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
Mar 9 - LCS $1 Jean Day
Mar 10 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Progress Reporting
Mar 12 - Daylight Savings Time Starts - Set your clocks ahead one hour!
Mar 13 - 17 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Mar 17 - Happy St. Patrick's Day
Mar 18 - Happy St. Joseph's Day
Mar 20 - Classes Resume
Mar 22 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
Mar 24 - End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 25 - LCS Trivia Night @LCMS
Mar 27-31 - ISASP testing at LCMS - 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
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ALL LASALLE CATHOLIC NEWS
2023-2024 Registration is Open! Register by March 1st to Avoid Enrollment Fee!
PowerSchool Registration is open as of January 30th for all Xavier Catholic School families. The final deadline will be in July. Communication will be shared with families this summer, closer to the final deadline. There may also be additional information needed. Please keep in mind, when you complete this process, if any information has changed it will need to be updated in PowerSchool before August 1st. Please see the information and flyers posted on our website for more information: https://lasallecatholiccr.org/registration
PLEASE NOTE: Current students DO NOT need to be pre-registered! That is for NEW students only. A few of our current students have been pre-registered and those will need to be denied in PowerSchool and you will receive an email from PowerSchool that your pre-registration was denied. Please disregard that email. Returning students just need to follow the "Powerschool Returning Family Registration" document at the link above.
NEW THIS YEAR for ALL XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - Admissions Priorities: Guidance on enrollment decisions in the case of limited enrollment or waitlist situations at certain grade levels has been put in place. Priority enrollment is given to currently-enrolled students, children of Xavier Catholic School employees, and siblings of current students whose families are in good standing. We guarantee your child’s spot if the registration process is complete by March 1st, 2023.
* Enrollments after March 1st will incur the $85 enrollment fee billed through FACTS.
Any questions should be directed to the individuals listed below:
· PowerSchool Registration:
LCMS: Nancy Franey nfraney@lasallecatholiccr.org
LCES: Kathy Ireland: kireland@lasallecatholiccr.org
· Admissions Priorities: Zach Zeckser: zzeckser@lasallecatholiccr.org & Heather Williams: hwilliams@lasallecatholiccr.org
LCMS Spring Conferences
Thank you!
Elementary School:
Conferences will begin each day at 4:00 pm with bells ringing every 15 minutes to notify all of the next conference time. Preschools 3 & 4 will have 10-minute slots. Please take some time to sign up for your child(ren)'s SPRING Conferences using the links below:
2nd Grade- Mrs.Mahurin/Mrs. Soukup
Middle School:
Fifth grade teachers have their own time slots for students. They will be on the balcony overlooking the gymnasium.
Teachers of students in grades 6 through 8 will be at tables on the gym floor. You sign up for a one-hour window and visit with as many of your child(ren)'s teachers as you like for 5 minutes each within that window of time.
Middle School sign-up link:
LCMS Spring Conference Meals
CONFERENCE MEALS
If you are able, please sign up to help provide meals to our teachers and staff who stay late and work through dinner during conferences. Thank you!
Elementary:
Tuesday, March 7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EA9A722A3FA7-spring2
Thursday, March 9: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-spring2
Middle:
Tuesday, March 7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-spring1
Thursday, March 9: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-spring
Family Satisfaction Survey
Please take a few minutes to fill out our Family Satisfaction Survey at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRyVvUoGk5HLcrgpWjSTl8hFfE4P0IlW6ElKxXB64C2Gb6og/viewform?usp=sf_linkMiddle School Exploratory Committee Summary Report - February
In an effort to continue providing transparency regarding the work of the various committees within the Xavier Catholic Schools community, please see the information below regarding the first meeting held by the middle school exploratory study committee.
Included is the February summary report from the first meeting; there are no prior months' minutes included as this was the first gathering, but you can expect the minutes being shared in all future communications. As a reminder, this group is tasked with answering the question by providing a recommendation to the three middle school boards: Is it in the long term best interest for the metro Catholic middle schools to remain independent or become consolidated?
You will find the following document in the Electronic Backpack as a way to ensure this process is transparent and clear.
· Summary_Middle School Exploratory Study Committee Meeting_02.13.23
Please take a minute to read the document as a way of understanding the work this group is doing. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the contacts listed.
Blood Drive
Blood drive school fundraiser at St. Jude Church...
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/113074Scrip
Contact Paula, your scrip coordinator, if you have questions about the program or signing up (319) 329-6829.
LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Wrestling Concession Help Needed
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ABA62BA2FA7-wrestling
8th Grade XHS Upcoming Tryouts
Cheer Tryouts: Contact - Erica Rheinschmidt at erica.rheinschmidt@xaviersaints.org
March 6th - Parent Cheer Meeting 5:30PM - Xavier Commons
March 21st - Cheer Workshop 4-6:00PM
March 22nd - Cheer Workshop 4-6:00PM
March 23rd - Cheer Workshop 4:00 -6:00PM
March 24th - Cheer Tryouts 3:30-5:30PM
Dance Tryouts: Contact - Jess Novotny at jess.o.novotny@gmail.com
March 22nd- Parent Meeting - 5:30PM -Xavier Commons
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
National Read Across America Day
Our Book Fair Returns
The book fair will be here March 7 and 9 during conferences with NEW titles! Shop in-person: page through exciting, educational books you'll love to read...storybooks and chapter books, science, facts, and more. Our library will get 50% of your purchase in new books for the library. Visit the full catalog at www.BooksForOurKids.com, click SHOP, then LaSalle Elementary.
PARENT ASSOCIATION CORNER
LCMS SPRING CONFERENCE MEALS
CONFERENCE MEALS
If you are able, please sign up to help provide meals to our teachers and staff who stay late and work through dinner during conferences. Thank you!
Elementary:
Tuesday, March 7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EA9A722A3FA7-spring2
Thursday, March 9: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-spring2
Middle:
Tuesday, March 7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-spring1
Thursday, March 9: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-spring
COMMITTEES BEING FORMED
COMMITTEES BEING FORMED
We are in the process of forming committees to help plan the mother/son event and spring carnival. Please email us at lasallepa@lasallecatholiccr.org if you would like to be a part of the planning for either (or both!) events.
Spring Carnival 2023!
Help us get ready for Spring Carnival 2023!
Are you a LaSalle Catholic parent or grandparent? Do you enjoy getting to know others in our school community and working together with a fun and energetic team? If so - you would be a perfect fit for the LaSalle Spring Carnival planning committee! Come and bring a friend with you to our first planning meeting on Saturday, February 25th at 1pm at LaSalle Catholic Elementary School. We'll enjoy snacks, get to know each other, share ideas, and volunteer for specific tasks. Children are always welcome! Contact Mary Jo LeGrand at mjs.legrand@gmail.com for more information or if you'd like to help but cannot attend the meeting.
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 Night at the Kernels: Date TBD
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
Pack 10 Cub Scout Pancake Breakfast
$7 a plate- pancakes, eggs, sausage, and hash browns.
Xavier is hosting the IHSSA Individual Events District Speech Contest
Xavier is hosting the IHSSA Individual Events District Speech Contest on Saturday, February 25. We are looking for room chairs, time keepers and more!! There's something for everyone!
Please use the following links to sign up for any and all spots throughout the day. You are more than welcome to sign up on more than one form as long as the shifts don't overlap!
Do you love to work the concession stand??
Concessions:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1144723994977444034/false#/invitation
Do you want to greet spectators? Serve as a room chair or timekeeper?
Contest:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AE23A4FDC34-iedistrict
Do you love to bake delicious treats?
Donations for baked goods and snacks:
https://signup.com/go/WKPNsCS
THANK YOU for helping out our Speech community!!
Scott Davidson
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Social StudiesLaSalle Catholic Middle School
sdavidson@lasallecatholiccr.org
Speech Coach Xavier High School
Workshop: Managing Stress & Anxiety
On Wednesday, March 1 from 7pm-8pm, Xavier High School, along with Catapult Learning, will be hosting an in-person workshop in the Xavier theatre on Managing Stress & Anxiety. The last few years have been stressful for everyone, especially children. Fear and anxiety are more prevalent than ever. This is overwhelming for the entire family and results in strong emotions in adults and children. However, how you cope with stress and anxiety can make you, your child, your family, and your community stronger. This workshop offers tips for recognizing anxiety across age groups and strategies for coping. Mark your calendars to join us for this FREE event March 1st!
https://xaviersaints.org/events/free-parent-workshop-managing-stress-anxiety
Iowa Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC) Information
Special Opportunity for
Tweens and Teens
and Their Parents!!!
Iowa Catholic Youth Conference (ICYC)
Sunday, March 26, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Registration is now open!
Join us for this day-long event,
targeted toward middle school youth in Grades 6-8
and their parents!
The day will feature:
National music artist Dana Catherine
Breakout sessions
Hands-on activities
Lunch
A Closing Mass
Connect with other families in your parish!
Before you register as a family,
reach out to your Parish Faith Formation Leader
to see if a group is being formed to attend from your parish!
For registration, and more information, go to: www.IowaCYC.org.
For questions, please contact:
Kevin Feyen
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Archdiocese of Dubuque
k.feyen@dbqarch.org
563-556-2580, ext. 253
ETCETERA
The Roundtable Podcast
Email: zzeckser@holyfamilycr.org
Website: www.holyfamilycr.org
Location: 3700 1st Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: 3193967792
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolyFamilySchoolSystem/
Twitter: @HolyFamilyCR