The Weekly Update

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a restful and joyful Christmas break. As we return to school, we come together to continue our shared journey of faith, scholarship, and service. Let us renew our commitment to living with kindness, respect and compassion. May we follow the example of Christ in all our actions and embrace the many opportunities to grow in knowledge and virtue here at Pacelli.

Blessings to you all,

Mrs. Bickler

Families, we are in need of a host family for a 10th grade girl from Vietnam joining our Pacelli Family second semester, January 2025. If interested to host or to inquire, please contact Catalina Ferreira by phone @ 507-438-7627 or email to caferre@msn.com

"Bring a different culture into your home and share yours with the new student."

• Pizza Ranch
• Wednesday, January 8th from 4:30-8:30 PM.
• A percent of sales and tips will go towards reducing the cost of the overall trip to Eagle Bluff.

Pacelli students will be picking up Christmas trees once again on JANUARY 11, 2025

Please have your tree to your boulevard by 8:00 a.m. with all ornaments, tinsel, and lights removed.

Students will be there during the morning to pick up your tree.

Call (507) 437-3278 or email kvasquez@pacellischools.org to reserve your pick-up location.

* A free will donation is appreciated.*

You may mail your donation to Pacelli at 311 4th St. NW or leave your donation in a

marked envelope on your tree. Please note ‘Tree Pickup’ in memo line of check.

The Annual Pacelli Benefit Auction is January 25, 2025. This year's theme is Sparkles and Spurs. Click the invitation picture to go to the auction website for purchasing your event tickets, donate, and to find out more about this exciting event! Everyone is welcome and all proceeds benefit our Pacelli community. If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets, print and return the attached Auction Raffle form to the Pacelli School office.

Planning is underway for the 2026 Summer Pacelli tour of Italy and Greece. Pacelli has a long standing tradition of partnering with EFT Tours to provide educational tours of some of the most amazing places around the world. This opportunity is open to any current 6th - 12th grade student and their family members. To find out more about the tour and how to register, please contact Ms. Sheedy.

Homework club for grades 4th-6th is now taking place every Tuesday and Thursday after school until 4:15 in Mr. Olsem's room. A light snack is provided. Students may attend any homework club meeting at your discretion. Prior notice that your student will be there is helpful but not required.

8th Hour Study Hall takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for 7th-12th grade students.

This program provides students with the opportunity to receive guidance and support from a Pacelli teacher. It is an excellent chance for students to catch up on any missing work, ask questions, and enhance their understanding of the material. Participation in the study hall is voluntary; however, students may also be assigned to attend by a teacher or administrator if it is deemed that they would benefit from additional support.

We believe that this initiative will greatly assist our students in achieving their academic goals. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.

Shamrock Zone will be available Monday, January 20th and Friday, January 24th by sign up only. Please contact Deidre at dsmith@pacellischools.org to set up arrangements by January 15th.

January: Set Health Goals

Tip: The new year is a great time to set health-related goals as a family. These can include eating more vegetables, drinking more water, or trying a new physical activity. Setting goals together can boost motivation and accountability.

Job Postings Effective November 1, 2024 for the 2024-2025 School Year. Submit letter of interest

and resume to admin@pacellischools.org

Teachers - All teaching positions are available immediately or at the start of 2nd Semester,

January 13, 2025. December 2024 college graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Gr. 7-12 Science Teacher - Full Time
• Gr. 7-12 Language Arts Teacher - Full Time
• Substitute Teachers

• Community Night at Pizza Ranch, January 8th - 4:30 - 8:30pm
• 3rd Grade Leads Mass, January 8th
• Blood Drive , January 6th - 12pm - 6pm
• End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester, January 10th
• Christmas Tree Pick Up, January 11th