LASALLE CATHOLIC CHRONICLE
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October 21, 2022
Oct 23 - PA Family Fun Day, 1:30-3:30 pm @ ImOn Ice Arena - see below for more information
Oct 24-Oct 31 - Red Ribbon Week, more information below and in the Electronic Backpack
Oct 25 & 27 - LCS Fall Conferences, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, see more information below
Oct 28 - St. Jude Feast Day
Oct 28 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff progress reporting
Oct 31- End of 1st Quarter
Oct 31 - Happy Halloween
Nov 1 - Feast of All Saints
Nov 1 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC (day of week change due to Feast of All Saints)
Nov 3-4 - 8th gr. Valeo Retreat @ Camp Wapsie (more information to follow for 8th graders)
Nov 6 - Daylight Savings Time Ends - Set your clock back one hour!
Nov 8 - LCS Picture Retake Day - see below for more information
Nov 8 - Election Day
Nov 9 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
Nov 11 - LCS $1 Jean Day
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 16 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
Nov 19 - PA Trivia Night, 6:00-8:00 pm @ LCMS Commons - see more information below
Nov 22 - LCS Spirit Day
Nov 22 - LCS Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm @ LCMS
Nov 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 24 - Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 28 - Classes resume
Nov 30 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
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:
- St. Jude Kids Halloween Event
- Middle School Red Ribbon Week
- Elementary School Red Ribbon Week (including dress code for Halloween the following week)
- Holiday Greens Fundraiser
- Ice Skating Event
- October Menus
- Bus forms
- X-Men Wrestling
- XCS Task Force Sep. Minutes
- Future Saints Card
- Become a Sub!
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Scrip rebate designation
- Scrip delivery permission
Our Families are the Best!
ALL LASALLE CATHOLIC NEWS
CONFERENCE MEALS
With your help, the Parent Association would like to provide meals to teachers on both nights of conferences: October 25 & 27. Please view the sign-up genius at the link below to donate items. THANK YOU to those that have already signed up!
Elementary School:
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EA9A722A3FA7-conference2
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACAE2DA4F85-conference5
Middle School:
Red Ribbon Week
LCS Picture Retake Day
- If your student was absent on our picture day in September they will need to have their picture taken on November 8th.
- If you would like your student's picture retaken you will need to return the entire picture package you received to school on November 8th for your student to hand to the photographer.
- Reminder that these pictures are regular dress code for middle school students and dress code or better for elementary school students.
Food Service Information
Two LCS Gala Requests
- The gala could use your help in a very specific way! Do you have a gift card or two that you can donate to the gala? Maybe $10 to Starbucks? Maybe $50 to a salon? If you have gift cards that you are comfortable donating to the LaSalle Catholic gala, we could use them! Please hand them to the school principal in the parking lot at drop off or at pick up, or send them into the school office with your child. Questions to Zach Zeckser at zzeckser@lasallecatholiccr.org or 319-396-7792. Thank you!
- The LaSalle Catholic Gala needs a few people with the unique willingness to ask local establishments for contributions to the gala. Mr. Zeckser has been having a blast reaching out to vendors in the area, and is also finding great success. That said, this fun task is usually carried out by a group of volunteers, and we have many partners and need a few more brave souls to make calls and emails to secure all of the donations we need. You can hand pick the places you would call, and the sooner you let us know you can help, the more likely you are to get to pick places you like! Contact Mr. Zeckser at zzeckser@lasallecatholiccr.org if interested. Thank you!
STO Video
The impact of the STO and an STO contribution matter to our children, families, schools, and the Church. Please watch our latest video to see how a contribution to the STO can make a difference in the lives of many The STO Matters... 2022 Impact video
Nonpublic Parent Busing Reimbursement
Final reminder for bus forms for your reimbursement!
Cedar Rapids Community School District
College Community School District
Linn Mar Community School District
Marion Community School District
Please direct any questions to Wayne Cook: wcook@lasallecatholiccr.org
Scrip
If you're on the fence about participating in the LaSalle scrip program, think about how you can use scrip to just pay for the things that you're always going to buy, like gas! Right now Kwik Star has a bonus 9% rebate, which continues through the end of this month. All you need is a physical card to get started. We have $25 and $50 cards in our St. Ludmila inventory and we can get one to you quickly! Once the card is registered in your RaiseRight account, you can quickly add funds to your card at any time.
For more information, email lcscrip@earthlink.net or call Paula (319) 329-6829.
LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Fall Conferences Coming Up Soon!
Scholastic Book Fair
It’s Happening! The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here. Get ready...your favorite characters and series, cool posters, and all the awesome stuff you need to help you create your own story, are coming to the school library on October 24-27th. We’re so excited for the best week of the year! Catch you at the Fair!
Athletics Can Drive Extended through 10/27/2022!!
Athletics Can Drive
LaSalle Athletics will be holding its annual Can Drive from October 17th - 27th. Please drop off aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles by the trailer on the north end of the parking lot. There is a pallet by the by the trailer for drop-off. Please sort the bottles and cans beforehand if at all possible. Money raised will go towards athletic fee scholarships for participation and equipment. Thank you and Go Lancers!
Homework Club
DISCOVER XAVIER: XHS Class of 2027 Families Invited to "Xplore" All Xavier Has to Offer on November 14th!
8th Grade students and parents are invited to join us for Discover Xavier Night on Monday, Nov. 14th at 7 pm!
Discover Xavier Night is an excellent opportunity to 'xplore and learn about how Xavier positions its graduates for success in any and all post-high school endeavors while developing the total person in a Catholic environment. The evening will feature a presentation, tours, and activities fair. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and program will begin at 7 p.m. The Saints Shop will be open during this event.
For more information, please reach out to Cara Joens at 319-294-6635 ext. 313, cara.joens@xaviersaints.org or visit www.XavierSaints.org/DXN.
LASALLE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Usborne Book Fair and More Returns!!
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.
Conference Sign-Up Links
Below are the conference links for any elementary families that still need to sign-up for a time. As always, our goal is 100% participation, so please do all you can to make time to meet with your child(ren)'s teacher(s). Thank you.
2nd Grade- Mrs.Mahurin/Mrs. Soukup
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest
Halloween Parties and Costumes (PK3-4th grades)
America Reads Thank You!
Time For Cold Weather Clothing
PARENT ASSOCIATION CORNER
FAMILY FUN DAY!
Join us for Family Fun Day at ImOn Ice this Sunday, October 23rd. Skating is from 1:30 - 3:30pm. The cost for this event is $5 and includes skates. $2 of every admission will be given back to the school when you tell them you’re with LaSalle Catholic!
See the flyer in the electronic backpack.
Trivia Night
LaSalle Catholic is hosting our first ever trivia night!
Saturday, November 19 at 6pm. (Doors open at 5:30, and all will be complete by 8:45pm).
21+ only. Concessions available, but please byob and snacks, and even table decorations!
A table for up to 10 people costs a $100 donation to the LaSalle Catholic Parent Association.
Individuals, pairs, and small groups welcome for $10 per person.
Must reserve to participate.
Volunteers are needed! We need 5-7 volunteers to help make this evening a success. Volunteers start at 5:00 pm. If you are able to help, please email: Irelandsarac@gmail.com
Questions to Sara Ireland at Irelandsarac@gmail.com
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: Saturday, November 19th
- Lazy Lancer Nights: Dates TBD
- Mother/Son Event (NEW this year!): Bags Tournament! 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.
- 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
St. Ludmila Kolach Dry Mix For Sale
Have you ever wanted to make your own kolaches? St. Ludmila's has bags of the dry mix for sale after their weekend Masses. $8 for one bag or 2 for $10. The mix comes with directions for proofing and baking. If you don't have filling to make kolaches, pie filling will do, the mix makes tasty dinner rolls or the base for cinnamon rolls. Cash or check accepted.
Fine Arts Annual Greenery & Poinsettia Sale
Brighten up your home or office with some holiday cheer! The annual sale kicked off Monday, October 17th and will run through 10:00pm on Monday October 31st. Profits benefit the Xavier Band and Choral programs and students to be used for their performing arts fees and expenses.
Click HERE to order online.
Contact Holly Robe at xhsbandparents.holly@gmail.com or (319) 573-8382 with any questions.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Xavier Impact Fund - WWJD Bracelets
After our first two weeks, the Xavier Impact Fund campaign is off to a strong start! This can be attributed to this great community we are blessed to be a part of. We are currently 40% of the way to our parish goal of $550,000 to benefit all of our Xavier Catholic Schools teachers.
You Can Help!
- Pray for the success of our outreach – for our teachers, students, volunteers, and families.
- Donate – gifts of every size make a big difference. Drop a check off at the foundation, or go online at www.XavierSaints.org/Impact.
- Volunteer – we are always looking for more happy volunteers to help in this effort.
- NEW! PURCHASE A WWJD BRACELET! We wanted to share with our school families another opportunity to participate in the Xavier Impact Fund. A group of St. Pius X elementary students have created What Would Jesus Do bracelets with all profits to help improve our Xavier Catholic School teachers’ salaries. Beginning at 5pm this Friday night at the Xavier football game, look for a white pop-up tent near the ticket booth with a group of eager, entrepreneurial students with WWJD bracelets for sale. A freewill donation of $5 minimum is requested. The students have a goal of selling $1,000 for teachers. Here’s hoping we can help them surpass their goal!
Call the Xavier Foundation Office - 319-378-4571 or email - development@xavierfoundation.org with any questions.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support in this community effort as we show our teachers our love and support.
Trunk or Treat @ St. Jude Church Parking Lot
X-Men Wrestling Club
Join Xavier X-Men Wrestling! Learn more at our parents meeting on Mon., Nov. 7th from 6-7pm in the Xavier High School Commons. Practice begins November 16th. Practice schedule is as follows:
SEASON
- PK-2nd grade/Developmental: Nov. 14 – Jan. 16th
- 3rd-8th grade/Competitive: Nov. 14 – Feb. 9th
PRACTICES
Open to all wrestlers, grades PK-8, from any of the Cedar Rapids/Marion Catholic Schools or Parishes. Practice begins Monday, Nov. 14th. Practice days will be as follows:
- 5:30-6:30pm on Monday & Wed
- Optional Thur. 6-7pm w/Eastern Iowa Wresting Club
Competitive (3-8)
- 6:30-7:30pm on Monday, Wed.
- Optional Thur. 7-8:30pm w/Eastern Iowa Wresting Club
Register online at: tinyurl.com/XmenRegistration
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