LASALLE CATHOLIC CHRONICLE
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April 28, 2023
Apr 28 - Mother/Son Bags Tournament, 5:30 -7:00 pm @ LCMS gym - see more information below
Apr. 29 - Father/Daughter Dance, 7:00-9:00 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 - 8th gr. girls to Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey in Dubuque, 9:00 am (return at 3:30 pm on Saturday)
May 5 - First Friday Liturgy, 9:30 am @ LCMS Chapel
May 5 - Adoration, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm @ LCMS Chapel
May 5 - XHS Senior Walk @ LCS
May 7 - Spring Carnival 12:30-3:30 pm @ LCMS fields and gym - see more information below and in the Electronic Backpack
May 9 - LCMS Spring Concert, 6:30 pm- see more information below
May 10 - LCS Liturgy and May Crowning, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
May 11 - PA -Kathy's Pies Fundraiser - pie pickup in after school car line - see more information below
May 12 - LCS $1 Jean Day
May 14 - Happy Mother's Day!
May 16 - PA Meeting, 6:30 pm @ LCMS
May 17 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
May 19 - 8th gr. End of Year Class Trip to Lost Island - more information to follow
May 23 - 5th gr. end of year field trip, more information to follow
May 23 - LCS Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm @ LCMS
May 24 - End of School Year LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJ Church
May 24 - 6th & 7th gr. end of year field trip, more information to follow
May 25 - 8th gr. Renewal Day @ Wanatee Park
May 25 - 8th gr. Promotion, 7:00 pm @ LCMS Gym
May 26 - Last Day of School - 11:30 am dismissal
May 26 - Memorial Day
LCS: LaSalle Catholic School
LCES: LaSalle Catholic Elementary School
LCMS: LaSalle Catholic Middle School
XHS: Xavier High School
SJC: St. Jude Church
ALL LASALLE CATHOLIC NEWS
Teacher Appreciation Week May 1-5
Seasonal Dress Code Change
Summer Food Service Outreach
We know that when kids and teens have consistent access to healthy food, they have the fuel they need to grow and thrive. That is why we are excited to announce that free and healthy summer meals are available to kids and teens 18 and under across our community this year - all summer long! Please spread the word that enjoying summer meals can save families time and money and help support our community.
LaSalle Catholic Elementary School’s Cafeteria
Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Meals are free for children and teens ages 18 and under.
No application or registration required!
The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines.
Summer should be a stress-free time, and free summer meals can help. Help us spread the word. To find meal sites near you, visit https://www.nokidhungry.org/blog/summer-hungriest-time-kids or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
You can also call Email rgeerts@lasallecatholiccr.org for more information.
Ascension Sports Camp
Ascension Sports Camp will be held on June 5th-8th from 9:00am-11:30am at LaSalle Middle School for all students entering 1st - 4th grade for the 2023-24 school year. The cost is $40 to attend which includes a shirt. Please fill out and return the Registration form in the Electronic Backpack by May 12th.
As part of the free lunch program for the summers, LaSalle is providing lunches from 11:00am-12:00pm at the elementary. If you are also interested in getting a free lunch that week after the sports camp concludes please let us know on your registration form.
XCS Middle School Exploratory Study Committee
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 latest meeting held by the middle school exploratory study committee.
Included is the information from the latest meeting held on April 17, 2023 at Regis Middle School. 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 documents included with this communication as a way to ensure this process is transparent and clear.
· Minutes_Middle School Exploratory Study Committee Meeting_03.27.23
· Summary_Middle School Exploratory Study Committee Meeting_04.17.23
Please take a minute to read the attached 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.
Scrip
Contact Paula, your scrip coordinator, if you have questions about the program or signing up (319) 329-6829.
LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Silent Auction Baskets
Please think about games and activities you enjoy with your friends and family to come up with ideas. The baskets will be a part of the silent auction during the Spring Carnival. Ideas: Board game, Movie tickets, Popcorn, Candy, Yard game, Ice cream gift card, Craft kit, Sun screen, Bug repellent, Deck of cards, Activity gift card, Card games, Activity books, Popcorn seasonings, and Sundae kit.
Please send your donation to your child’s Lancer Hour Teacher by Wednesday, May 3rd.
Thanks! See you at the carnival on May 7th!
2023-2024 Show Choir Survey
Families in grades 5-7, if your child is inclined to participate in show choir next year, please take this short survey. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef_AKnxbfMYvyG8-veQ_5QeB6JNADnT7hwRhEAx4swTzc06Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
LCMS Spring Concert
The LaSalle spring concert is 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
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 2023-2024 XHS Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
2023-2024 XHS Scholarship Opportunities: Mikayla Sherman & Jim Victor Memorial Scholarships
Thanks to multiple generous financial donations, the Xavier Foundation is able to offer two scholarship opportunities for students who wish to attend Xavier High School:
Mikayla Sherman (X15) Scholarship (Formerly the St. Francis Xavier Scholarship)
The Mikayla Sherman Scholarship offers full tuition for up to four years to a qualifying Xavier High School student. Students in grades 8-11 may apply.
Jim Victor (R64) Memorial Scholarship
The Jim Victor (R64) Memorial Scholarship offers full in-parish tuition for one year to a qualifying Xavier High School student. Students in Grades 8-11 may apply.
Click here or head to XavierSaints.org/Scholarship to learn more about these opportunities and to submit an online application.
Applications are due May 12, 2023.
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
Spring Carnival Silent Auction Baskets
Preschool (3 & 4 yrs. old): Arts & Crafts
Kindergarten: Iowa Hawkeyes
1st Grade: Outdoor Fun
2nd Grade: Garden
3rd Grade: Kitchen Fun
4th Grade: Family Fun
Classroom teachers sent the flyers out on SeeSaw with possible ideas for the baskets. Donations need to be turned in to your child's classroom teacher by Wednesday, May 3rd.
Thank you for your help! See you all at the Spring Carnival on May 7th!
PARENT ASSOCIATION CORNER
Kathy's Pies Fundraiser
Congratulations LaSalle Catholic Families! All the pie orders have been counted and this year Lancer Nation has gone above and beyond pie sales! Last year we sold 525 pies and this year, thanks to all of you, your family and friends we sold 770 pies! The net profit for your LaSalle PA is $3,140! Round of applause and thank you, thank you!!
Lancer Pie Trivia - Our top three sellers were, Toll House, Dutch Apple and Cherry Crisp!
Delivery of the pies will be right after school, on Thursday, May 11th. If weather permits, we will have the pies outside of the elementary and middle schools, with your child’s name on your order. Our volunteers will assist the children with the pies to your cars. Families with multiple children, we will try to give all of your pie orders to the eldest child. PLEASE pick up your pies on this day. There is limited storage for pies in our school’s kitchen coolers to stay overnight.
With the delivery of 770 pies that day, we will need many volunteers to help sort these yummy pies.
10 volunteers - 12:45 - 2:45 and 7 volunteers 2:45 - 3:45.
Please click on the Sign-up Genius and give your LaSalle Parent Association a helping hand!
Sign up here
Questions? Contact Deb Frese 319-560-1869 or debfrese@mchsi.com
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#/
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: $25 per family with payment after April 21st and at the door.
- Semi-formal attire (or nice church clothes)
- 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
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!
Looking for Volunteers and Donations for Father Daughter Dance on April 29th.
Please review the available slots to sign up at the link below:
May PA Meeting
The next PA meeting is postponed to Tuesday, May 16 (one week later than usual) due to the Spring Concert. All are welcome! Agenda details will be shared in upcoming newsletters.
It’s Almost Spring Carnival Time!!!!!
The Spring Carnival is a little more than one week away!! The Parent Association and Open Conversations are SO EXCITED to offer this day of fun for our families on Sunday, May 7th from 12:30pm-3:30pm at the Middle School & Surrounding fields. Thank you to everyone who has jumped in to lend a hand so far! It is so great to see our community work together on this fun event!
A few things to know:
*Bring cash or card if you’d like to purchase lunch at Ladybug Concessions & Boulevard Grill food trucks. We are so excited to get both these trucks and we hope you like them too!
*Indoor eating area is inside the LaSalle Middle School Commons, where you will also find cultural food offerings provided by LaSalle Families!!! Cash donations accepted.
*Silent Auction, cookie walk, and book walk in the gym
*Classic carnival games and field games in & around the football field
*Dunk your Teacher Tank is outside the gym
*Each LaSalle student will receive a passport to play their first round of all games for free. Tickets (for book walk, cookie walk, dunk tank, inflatable axe throwing) can be purchased to play extra games and additional passports (for all other games) can be purchased for $5 each. Passports can be shared.
A few things we need:
*Please donate to your child’s classroom silent auction basket if you are able. Items can be brought in through Wednesday, May 3rd.
*We are still in need of a lot of volunteers. Middle School and High School students are especially encouraged to help with the carnival games. Sing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044CAFA92BA7FE3-2023
*To donate your own business item or family item / service to the silent auction, please contact Danielle Fahnle (danielle.fahnle@gmail.com)
*To bring a family recipe to share in the LaSalle Family Food Court, please contact Mary Jo LeGrand (mjs.legrand@gmail.com)
See you on Sunday, May 7th! Thank you for your support of this LaSalle tradition!
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
Incoming Freshman Information
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
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:
- 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!
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