Parent Letter

September 5, 2024  

As we step into this new school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Only together can we create a nurturing environment for our children to learn and grow. 

Important Announcements  

  • Marathon Pepfest: Join us tomorrow afternoon at 2:25 pm as our 7th and 8th-grade students lead us in a pepfest to get excited for this year's Marathon! Tomorrow is also a turn-in day for pledges; everyone who turns in a pledge will have their name entered into a drawing for a new volleyball.  

  • Pledge Collection Opportunities: We encourage students to collect pledges for our school, which helps keep tuition costs low. Students can collect pledges after weekend Masses and at the Minneota Farmer’s Market on Thursday from 5 – 7 pm. If your child would like to participate, please e-mail Dodie at dderynck@stedscatholicschool.com.  

  • Boxelder Bug Day Parade: All those who will be riding in the parade should meet us this Sunday, September 8th at 12:20 pm on the playground. Please wear your St. Edward School apparel. Special thanks to Rod Guza for providing transportation and the trailer.  

  • School Mass: Our next Mass will be on Wednesday, September 11th, at 10:30 am, led by our 5th and 6th-grade students.  

  • Birthday Lunch: We will celebrate August and September's birthdays on Thursday, September 12th, with a special Birthday Lunch.  

  • School Photos: Photoworks will take our school photos on Friday, September 13th. Forms will be sent home in the red folders tomorrow.  

  • NWEA Testing: This important assessment will begin on Monday, September 16th, and continue through the 27th.  

  • Education Committee Meeting: Everyone is welcome to attend our meeting on Tuesday, September 17th, at 6 pm in the teacher’s lounge.  

Celebrations from the Week  

What a wonderful week we had! Our 86th Anniversary celebration exceeded all expectations. It was a true honor to welcome back our alumni for a special Mass and dinner. Many alumni took a tour of our building afterward and were impressed by the updates and maintenance. Thank you to everyone who made this event so memorable!

Additional Information  

We are looking for volunteers to read some of our new books as we prepare them for our school library. If you love to read, please consider helping us by sharing your thoughts on the books. Additionally, if you have any previously read books that would be great additions to our library, please let us know!  

We have been providing afternoon transportation for our friends from the North to assist with their commute. If you or someone you know is willing to be a driver for this program, please contact us at the school. The time commitment is about 2 hours (from 3 – 4:45 pm) on school days.  

Thank you for your ongoing support in making St. Edward School a wonderful place for our children. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to collaborating with you throughout this school year.

May God Bless,

Mrs. Garvey