Parent Letter

11/21/24

As we continue our journey through this school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and partnership. Your involvement is invaluable to our school community; together we create a nurturing environment for our students.

Important Announcements

  • Knights of Columbus Omelette Breakfast  
    Join us for a delicious omelet breakfast on Sunday, November 24 from 8 AM to noon. 

  • Schoenstatt Girls Group  
    The Schoenstatt Girls Group will meet on Monday, November 25 from 3-4:30 PM. Please let us know if your daughter will be attending. This group is open to all girls over the age of 5.

  • School Mass  
    Our next school Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, November 27 at 10:30 AM, with the 7th and 8th grades leading us.

  • Red Barn Theater Trip  
    The entire school will attend the Red Barn Theater on the afternoon of November 27 as a reward for reaching their marathon goals. We will watch “Moana 2”, and each student will receive a bag of popcorn and a drink.

  • Thanksgiving Break  
    Please note that there will be no school on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving break.

  • VIRTUS Training Session  
    A new VIRTUS Training Session has been added for Monday, December 2, 2024 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Cathedral High School Library in New Ulm. Please register online through the diocesan website at dnu.org/safeenvironment.

  • Christmas Concert Preparation  
    When we return on Monday, December 2, we will be busy preparing for our Christmas Concert on December 11!

Celebrations from the Week

We want to celebrate the resilience and spirit of our students as we cheer on the Minneota Vikings football team in their fight for the state championship! Please remember, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 22, 2024. Go Vikings!

Additional Information

  • New Peace of Mind Video  
    Don’t miss the new video, "PARENTS: DISCIPLINE AND THE BRAIN.” We encourage you to take some time to watch or listen to this valuable information.

  • Winter Weather Reminder  
    Winter weather has arrived! We will take the students outside to play unless it is below zero (air temperature or wind chill) or otherwise wet or inclement. Please ensure your child is dressed warmly.

  • Weather-Related School Closures  
    If Minneota Public School closes or postpones due to weather, we will follow suit. You will receive a text and an email from our RenWeb system with the details. If you do not receive both notifications, please let us know so we can update our system.

We are grateful for your ongoing support in creating a nurturing and productive environment for our students. Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future.


May God Bless,

Mrs. Garvey