LASALLE CATHOLIC CHRONICLE
Entertaining Angels
May 3, 2024
May 5 - Mother-Son Bags Tournament, 3:00 pm @ LCMS Football Field - see more information and sign-up below
May 7 - LCMS Spring Concert (All Bands, 5th & 6th Music Classes, and 7/8 gr. Choir), 6:30 pm @ LCMS Gym - see more information below
May 7 - State Science Fair projects on display @ LCMS - see more information below
May 8 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
May 8 - LC Community Rosary, after Liturgy @ SJC
May 9 - LCS $1 Jean Day - donations to Nassif Community Cancer Center (note day of week change to Thursday this month)
May 10 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Progress Reporting
May 12 - Happy Mother's Day!
May 14 - Lazy Lancer Night at Jersey Mike's Westdale location - see more information below
May 14 - Parent Association Meeting, 6:00 pm @ LCMS
May 14 - Hyperscore Challenge Club Concert, 6:30 pm @ LCES
May 15 - May Crowning
May 15 - LCS Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
May 15 - LC Community Rosary, after Liturgy @ SJC
May 23 - 8th grade Farewell, Prayer Service, and Reception, 7:00 pm @ LCMS Gym - more information to follow
May 24 - End of School Year Liturgy, 10:00 am @ SJC
May 24 - Last Day of School for Students, DISMISSAL @ 11:30 am
May 27 - Memorial Day
May 28 - LCS Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm @ LCMS
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:
- Giving Tree Acting Classes 1 of 2
- Giving Tree Acting Classes 2 of 2
- Kernels Night
- 8th Grade Choreography Support
- Eucharistic Revival Info
- St. Matt's Youth Groups
- May Breakfast & Lunch Menu
- Xavier Show Choir Auditions
- Saints Football
- Cycle Event for Girls
- Czech Heritage Royal Court
- STO info (English)
- STO info (Spanish)
- Busing Reimbursement Letters
- 2023-2024 Calendar
ALL LASALLE CATHOLIC NEWS
LaSalle Catholic Lazy Lancer Night!!!
Come to Jersey Mike's (Westdale location) to enjoy lunch or dinner out and support LaSalle Catholic at the same time on Tuesday, May 14th. A portion of the proceeds from ALL ORDERS ALL DAY (either on-line or in store) will be generously donated back to LaSalle Catholic! Thank you, Jersey Mike's!
LaSalle Garden
The LaSalle Garden could use any empty containers that you purchase plants in this spring. We are especially in need of the 4 or 6 packs that you would purchase annuals in.
Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Schnieders: tschnieders@lasallecatholiccr.org
Library News
The school libraries will be closing on Friday May 17th, all library materials are due by the 17th. Emails will be sent out for missing library books and/or overdue fines on that day.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns,
Mrs. Gibbs: sgibbs@lasallecatholiccr.org
LASALLE CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
LCMS Spring Concert
The LaSalle Middle School spring concert is coming up on Tuesday May 7th at 6:30pm. All Bands and 5th and 6th grade general music students are required to attend and perform in their portion of the concert. They have been working hard in their classes and are excited to show off the music they have learned for their families! Below is all the information you will need to know for that night.
Student Drop Off:
6:00-6:10pm at LaSalle. Students will have an assigned spot to go to for the beginning of the concert.
Concert Start Time:
6:30pm in the LaSalle Gym
Dress Code:
For students in band: band polo, light wash khaki pants, school dress code approved shoes or better;
For students in choir:: concert dress clothes approved by Ms. Koch (if these students are also in band they should follow the choir dress code)
For students in general music only: School dress code or better.
Thank you very much. We look forward to seeing you all on May 7th!"
Questions can be directed to:
Mr. Wahlstrom: hwahlstrom@lasallecatholiccr.org
Ms. Koch: ikoch@lasallecatholiccr.org
Science Fair
The students that participated in the state science fair will have their projects on display the evening of the Spring Concert, May7th. The projects will be on display starting at 5:30 p.m. with students available to speak about their project before and after the concert.
7th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed!
Dear Seventh Grade Parents,
On Thursday, May 23rd, we will say farewell to our 8th graders with an evening prayer service and celebration starting at 7:00PM. Traditionally, the farewell celebration is hosted by the 7th grade parents. Each seventh grader is asked to donate between $5 and $10 to help with the cost of this celebration. We also need at least 2 parents who are willing to be our coordinators for this evening with the help of many others. There is a three-ring notebook that has a summary of previous years for the evening to make it easier for you.
Responsibilities include:
*Set up a refreshment table – tablecloth, napkins, cups, decorations, etc.
*Serve refreshments that evening
*Purchase small gifts for each eighth grader (previous years have included a prayer card and pin)
*Order cookies and punch and bring to LaSalle
*Decorate (Supplies are available at school)
*Clean up
The nice thing is that next year the parents will do the same thing for you and your student. Please be generous when volunteering your time and money.
Please sign up for everything you can and return the bottom portion of the form along with your money by Wednesday, May 1st . Once we have our coordinators, they will contact all volunteers with ways they can assist. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer for this event.
Any questions, email: tschnieders@lasallecatholiccr.org or tdetert@lasallecatholiccr.org
Please see the sign-up flyer attached below!
CenterStage 2024-2025
We have been busy planning for another great show choir season! If you are a returning student, or new to CenterStage Choir/Combo, please sign-up online: https://forms.gle/wUKDiCjuqykMuAvQ6. This form is to gauge interest only and get an idea of numbers for next year. Students will have an opportunity to meet directors and choreographers prior to officially committing to show choir. Stay tuned for more information.
XHS Show Choir Information for 8th Grade Students
The time has come! Auditions for the Xavier Show Choirs 2025 is upon us and this document has all the information you need. Please read everything carefully and be sure to fill out the forms PRIOR to auditions, (preferably before May 10). A reminder that you must be registered for choir in order to audition. Please foward on to students you know who may be interested or on the fence that don't get emails from us through this system. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to seeing your auditions in May.
Mr. Schroetter
philip.schroetterxaviersaints.org
8th Grade Choreography Workshop
Attention 8th grade students! Are you interested in auditioning for show choir at Xavier High School? A workshop will be held with choreographer, Jack Delaney, on Wed. May 8th from 3:45-5:15pm in the LaSalle Catholic Middle School music room to learn the required choreography prior to Xavier Show Choir auditions. You do NOT need to have prior show choir experience to attend. Please RSVP to Mrs. Robe via e-mail (hrobe@amfam.com) or text (319) 573-8382 by Monday, May 6th.
8th Grade Boys - Sports at XHS
Any 8th grade boy interested in playing sports at Xavier next year should attend a weight room orientation and information meeting on Saturday, May 18th 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 8:30 a.m. to get to other Saturday activities. Please fill out the attached doc and bring it with you found here: player profile-freshmen.doc.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Halter at: dan.halter@xaviersaints.org
LASALLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Preschool Graduation
Our four-year old preschool students will be celebrating their graduation with a short program on Thursday, May 23rd from 6-6:45 p.m. The event will be held in the elementary gym. Parents, siblings and grandparents are invited to attend. Congrats to all of our soon-to-be Kindergartners.
PARENT ASSOCIATION CORNER
Mother/Son Bags Tournament
Mother/Son Bags Tournament
When: Sunday, May 5th 3:00 pm
Where: Football field behind the Middle School
Who can attend? 4th-8th grade boys and their mother, grandmother, aunt, or an adult female friend of the family.
Additional Information: Bring a picnic for yourselves and we will provide beverages to share!
Please sign up at the link below so we know how many teams to expect. Please sign-up by Thursday, May 2nd.
LCS Kernals Night at the Ballpark
LASALLE CATHOLIC NIGHT AT THE PARK SATURDAY, JUNE 1 AT 6:35 PM!
Please join us for the LaSalle Catholic Night at the Cedar Rapids Kernels! Fireworks After the Game! Discounted game tickets are $12.00 each. A savings of $4.00 per ticket.
Please see the flyer below or in the Electronic Backpack for more information and how to order tickets!
EMAIL LIST
If you would like to join the PA email list please send an email to lasallepa@lasallecatholiccr.org. The list is only used for for sending meeting agendas, meeting minute, and asking for volunteers on occasion. Thank you!
PA MEETINGS
Please see below for the dates and times of the PA Meetings for the 2023-24 school year. Agendas will be released each month in this newsletter. TEN amazing parents were at our meeting this week, and more are always welcome!
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.
- Hy-Vee Receipts: Please start collecting receipts dated 4/1/2024 and after for the next promotion that will end on 3/31/2025. Please turn receipts in as you get them to make counting more manageable. (We can no longer accept receipts dated before 4/1/2024)
- 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
DATE CHANGE -Girls Soccer "Future Saint" Night
Future Saints Night - New date - Tuesday, May 7th - Girls Soccer!
Come out and support the Xavier Girls Soccer Team Tuesday, May 7th, as they take on Dubuque Wahlert in a Varsity only game beginning at 5:15 pm
All Future Saints (kids) can get into the game for free and are welcome to volunteer as pre-game "mascots", to walk out with the girls varsity team during the pre-game announcements of players and national anthem, beginning at 5:00pm
If interested in doing this, line up at the gate to the field where a coach will come over to explain, and where parents can also wait for their kids to return before kickoff.
Saints Youth Football Program
Current Saints students in grades 2-5 are invited to register for fall 3rd-4th grade or 5th-6th grade youth tackle football through the Saints Youth Football Program if interested. Please see the flyer in the Electronic Backpack for more information.
Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing
On behalf of Xavier High School, we would like to invite you to be a part of an amazing opportunity to support the 27th Annual Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing.
The Xavier Booster Club is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting Xavier extra-curricular activities, in the areas of athletics, academics and fine arts.
All members of our community - parishioners; Xavier families from elementary, middle, and high school; and area businesses are invited to be a part of this annual tradition.
Visit our webpage to view potential ways you can support this year’s golf outing through sponsorship and/or participation.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to support our students, teachers, coaches and staff.
Go Saints!
Best,
Dr. Jason Schmit & Steve Nurre
Co-chairs, Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing
Cedar Rapids Deanery Event
You and your family are invited to join the parishes of the Cedar Rapids Deanery for FED BY CHRIST: A Day of Eucharistic Renewal happening on Saturday, June 8th at Xavier High School from 8:30am - 3:00pm. In this time of Eucharistic Revival for the Catholic Church in America, this day will serve as a unique opportunity for the local community to gather and grow in their love for Christ, present in the Eucharist, together.
The day will include Mass with Archbishop Zinkula, a keynote address from Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, OP, the opportunity for breakout sessions, and a solemn Eucharistic procession.
The cost is $20/person which includes lunch. For more information and to register today, please visit www.iccr.church/fed-by-Christ.
ETCETERA
The Roundtable Podcast
Email: zzeckser@holyfamilycr.org
Website: www.lasallecatholiccr.org
Location: 3700 1st Avenue Northwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Phone: LCES: 3193967818, LCMS: 3193967792
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaSalleCatholic
Twitter/X: @LaSalleCatholicCR