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Bamber Valley Elementary School

• Nov. 12 -- 50th anniversary celebration. Includes Veterans Day programs at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Past and present Bamber Valley students, families and staff are invited to an open house from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Highlights of the evening celebration include musical performances by students and families; commemorative CDs with songs taught in Bamber Valley music class, $5; presentation of "Bamber Valley Through the Years"; food in the cafeteria for a minimal cost; the Bamber Valley Time Capsule; an anniversary video; and the revealing of the school's beaver mascot.

Century High School

• Upcoming college visits:

Nov. 10 -- Harvard University 8 a.m.; Minnesota State, Mankato 9 a.m.

Nov. 11 -- University of Minnesota-Crookston 8 a.m.; College of St. Benedict/St. John's University 1:30 p.m.

• Nov. 10 -- The guidance department will have a post-high school planning night at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

• Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for Nov. 17, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Nov. 19, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (by appointment only).

Churchill Elementary School

• Nov. 9 -- Mrs. Peterson's 2nd grade goes to Quarry Hill, 9:25 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

• Nov. 10 -- Tour for parents/guardians of children who will be kindergartners next school year, 2:30 p.m. Call the office for more information, 328-3150.

• Nov. 12 -- Mrs. Ace's and Miss Barry's 2nd grades go to Quarry Hill, 1:05 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

Elton Hills Elementary School

• Nov. 9 -- Mrs. Winter's and Mrs. Leppert's 2nd grades go to Quarry Hill.

• Nov. 10 -- Student council meeting in the media center, 8:30 a.m.

• Nov. 11 -- Mrs. Rud's and Ms. Thomas' 3rd grades go to the planetarium.

• Nov. 12 -- End of the first quarter.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

Friedell Middle School

• Nov. 10 -- Informational meeting for families of 5th graders interested in learning more about Friedell, 7 p.m. in the gym. Families can meet staff and students and take a tour. Call the school for information, 328-5650.

• Nov. 12 -- Wendy's Night at the Wendy's on South Broadway, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friedell PTSA receives 10 percent of sales.

Gibbs Elementary School

• Nov. 10 -- Mrs. Brown's kindergarten will visit Quarry Hill.

• Nov. 11 -- Picture re-takes.

• Nov. 12 -- PTA meeting in the media denter, 6:30 p.m.

Holy Spirit School

• Nov. 9 -- 7th and 8th grade Math League practice, 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

• Nov. 11 -- Mass celebrating Veterans Day (Mrs. Gaines 2nd grade), 9:15 a.m.

Sixth, 7th and 8th graders participate in an eight-week IBM Lego Robotics group.

Sixth grade Math League practice, 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Nick 'n' Willy's Pizza Night fundraiser.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

• Last week was the first collection of Box Tops. Holy Spirit will receive $1,200 from the collection. Mrs. Apel's kindergarten collected the most (1,216 box tops); 2nd place goes to Mrs. Gerdes' 3rd grade (970); and Mrs. Gaines' 2nd grade was third (825). Next count will be in February.

• Holy Spirit will conduct a collection for Christmas Anonymous Nov. 9-30. Needed items include food, boots, skates, games and toys, books, winter clothing (new and used), and Christmas wrapping paper.

• Thirteen Math League students participated in meet No. 2. High score awards for Holy Spirit went to Michael Brandt and Craig Schmerbauch.

Jefferson Elementary School

• Nov. 10 -- PTSA meeting in the media center, 6:30 p.m.

• Nov. 11 -- Kindergarten goes to Quarry Hill.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

John Marshall High School

• Nov. 7 -- SAT and subject tests at Century High School, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Nov. 10 -- GRAD written composition make-up for grades 10-12.

• Nov. 12 -- Last day of the quarter.

• Nov. 12-14 -- Fall theater production.

• Pooja Lineswala, daughter of Nilesh and Anjanaben Lineswala, is the Kiwanis Student of the Month for social studies. Her extracurricular activities include treasurer of the Math League, National Honor Society, and Business Professionals of America. She volunteers with Mayo Clinic Young Volunteer Service, Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home and tutoring at Rochester Public Library. She plans to major in biochemistry with the intent to attend medical school.

Lincoln Choice School

• Nov. 8 -- Fundraising pancake breakfast at Applebee's, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $5 per person; tickets are available in the school office.

• Nov. 13 -- End of first quarter. No school.

Lourdes High School

• Arielle Eitzen Smith, daughter of Debbie Eitzen and Greg Smith, has been named Kiwanis Student of the Month for theology. Arielle is an honor roll student whose activities include cheerleading, dance line, Art Club, liturgical choir, Eucharistic minister, Drama Club, library aide and PALS. She plans to major in fashion merchandising in art school.

• Nov. 7 -- 30th annual Lourdes auction.

• Nov. 9-12 -- Girls Senior Kairos at Villa Maria.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

Mayo High School

• Nov. 10 -- Advisory schedule/Veterans Day observance.

In conjunction with Operation Hometown Gratitude, students may prepare a care package for a member of the Armed Forces abroad or a Peace Corps member overseas.

• Nov. 10-11 -- Winter sports registration in the activities office.

• Nov. 12 -- Last day of the quarter.

Parent-Teacher conferences in classrooms, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (no appointments necessary).

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

• Upcoming college visits:

Nov. 9 -- Simpson College 10 a.m.; University of Minnesota-Crookston 1 p.m.

Nov. 10 -- Harvard University 9 a.m.; Minnesota State University 10 a.m.; Northwestern College (St. Paul) 1 p.m.

Nov. 11 -- Massage and Spa Professional Academy 9 a.m.

Nov. 12 -- Michigan Technological University 1:15 p.m.

• Tickets for the musical "Annie" are on sale; prices are $12 for premium seats ($11 for students and seniors) and $10 for regular seats ($9 students and seniors). Show dates are Nov. 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. Call 328-5433 for information.

Pinewood Elementary School

• Nov. 9 -- PTSA meeting, 6 p.m.

• Nov. 11 -- 2nd grade goes to Quarry Hill.

• Nov. 12 -- 2nd grade Literature Night, 6 p.m.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

Rochester Central Lutheran School

• In October students participated in the United Way Winter Outerwear Drive and collected more than 40 coats, 10 pairs of snowpants, and many hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and boots. 6th graders spent two hours getting items ready for the families.

• The 1st grade invites RCLS families to "Stuff the Turkey" for Channel One Food Shelf. Each classroom has a turkey box to fill with nonperishable food items. The collection runs through Nov. 23.

• The 2009 school video "How is RCLS so much more than just a school?" is online at www.rcls.net.

• Nov. 11 -- 3rd grade sings at chapel.

• Nov. 12 -- End of first quarter.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

St. Francis of Assisi School

• Nov. 9 -- Junior High Spanish will meet before school.

Vision/hearing screening for grades 1 and 3; vision screening for grade 7.

• Nov. 10 -- Jazz band will meet before school.

6th grade plans the weekly liturgy.

Nov. 11 -- Junior High Spanish will meet before school.

Some 1st graders will have lunch with the principal, Mrs. Plenge.

• Nov. 12 -- Mr. Krenik's class will pray the Rosary.

Student council-sponsored theme day; each grade wears a designated color.

Mrs. Thompson's class goes to the Golden Living Center.

6th grade visits the Veterans Memorial.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

St. John the Evangelist/St. Pius School

• The St. John Math League The Infinites team came in 1st at a competition Nov. 1, and the Algebrains came in 4th. Ian McMeeking, Seah Buttar, George Berg, John Yap and Kylie Oh received perfect scores. The top three 8th grade students were George Berg, John Yap and Kylie Oh, top two 7th grade students were Annabelle Paulik and Nick Johnson.

• Grade K-4 are collecting peanut butter and jelly for Channel One.

• Nov. 9 -- Before-school Spanish for 7th and 8th grades.

Students in grades 5-8 will attend the Mass for Deceased Clergy, with Bishop Quinn presiding, at St. John the Evangelist Church, 12:10 p.m.

• Nov. 10 -- Father John will visit Mrs. Lawler's class, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

6th grade goes to the Waste to Energy Plant.

• Nov. 11 -- Before-school Spanish for 7th and 8th grades.

Mass in the St. Pius X gym, 9:15 a.m.

• Nov. 12 -- Father John will visit Mr. Tauer's 7th grade, 9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m.; Mrs. Kilen's 5th grade, 9:50 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

Schaeffer Academy

• Nov. 9 -- Tickets for the fall play, "Little Women," go on sale; cost is $7 for gold (reserved) seating, $4 for adults, and $3 for students 18 and younger. To reserve tickets call 286-1050.

Play rehearsal, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Nov. 10 -- Scrip orders due.

Play rehearsal, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fall sports awards program, 7 p.m.

• Nov. 11 -- School tours, 8:30 a.m.

Play rehearsal, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Nov. 12 -- Scrip delivery date.

Senior class pizza day.

Parent-teacher conferences, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seniors will provide babysitting service at school during conferences for a donation to the senior class trip.

• Nov. 13 -- No school.

Parent-teacher conference, 7:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Extended play rehearsal, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Christmas wreath orders due Nov. 16; proceeds benefit the 6th grade class trip.

• Christopher Mauck was the overall winner of the 5th grade fall photo contest. Other results: Ms. Glidden's class 1st place -- Christopher Mauck, 2nd place -- Collin Halleland, 3rd place -- Abby Hofer; Mrs. Aderton's class 1st place -- Gabe Shepherd, 2nd place -- Lydia Carter, 3rd place -- Emily Harris.

Victory Christian Academy

• Christian Character Award winners for last week: K/1st grade -- Joseph Schultz for obedience. 2nd/3rd grade -- Nathan Lestmeister for honesty. 4th/5th/6th grade -- Mary Watson for obedience.

Next week students will learn about sincerity.

• Nov. 6 -- Mrs. Uit de Flesch Appreciation Day. Students and parents are encouraged to send notes or gifts of thanks.

Scrip orders sent home.

• Nov. 9 -- Scrip orders due by 8:30 a.m.

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