St. Edward School Parent Letter

Welcome, Grandma Jackie Laleman! We warmly welcome Grandma Jackie as a volunteer grandparent through Lutheran Social Services. She will primarily assist in the 1st and 2nd grade classroom. Thank you, Grandma Jackie!

Action items (quick list)

• Notify the office if your daughter will attend Schoenstatt on Oct 26.
• Note dismissal times: noon (tomorrow) and 1:00 PM (Oct 29).
• Sign up for Parent–Teacher Conferences if you haven’t already.

Mrs. Garvey

Week 3 – Reverence for Others
How can the way you speak to and treat another person show that you recognize that he or she was created by God?

Scripture: “God created mankind in his image.” — Genesis 1:27

Quote of the Week: The Holy Eucharist is our most powerful prayer." - Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

(p. 23, Family Companion 2026-27)

Important Announcements

• Early dismissal — Tomorrow, Oct. 23, 2026: Students will be dismissed at noon. Please make arrangements for pick-up or supervision.
• Schoenstatt Girl’s Group — Monday, October 26: Meeting after school until 4:15 PM. If your daughter plans to attend, please notify the office.
• Canoe Building Project — Begins Tuesday, October 27: This project is for grades 6–8. More details will be shared with those grade levels.
• School Mass — Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 AM: 3rd and 4th grade students will be leading the Mass. Friends and families are encouraged to attend.
• Early dismissal — Thursday, October 29: Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM. (This may be a change of date from your notes.)
• Parent–Teacher Conferences — Thursday, October 29 from 1:30 PM–7:00 PM: Conferences follow the 1:00 PM dismissal window. We have added some afternoon times due to the early out. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F44A9A82CA6FC1-52553676-parent(opens in new tab)
  • Papa Murphy pizza orders will be available for pick-up 3:30–7:00 PM.
• Trunk or Treat — Saturday, October 31 from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Sponsored by the Peace Committee. We look forward to community fun and safe celebrations.

Box of Joy Collection — October

• Each classroom will collect items for one boy and one girl. Teachers will contact families with requested donations. Thank you for helping share joy with children in need.

Mr. Cardinal is looking for additional support in the after school program. Our student numbers are raising and we need an additional set of eyes, ears and hands, especially on Wednesday afternoons. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping, please reach out to the school office.

St. Edward Catholic School exists to provide a comprehensive academic foundation that empowers children in their faith journey by teaching Catholic values while encouraging lifelong service.

Principal: Mrs. Jaci Garvey

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Trudy Banks

210 W. 4th St., Minneota, MN 56264

Phone: 507-872-6391

Website: www.stedscatholicschool.com

Facebook: St. Edward Catholic School