Order your football "state champs" attire, including caps, with the quote: "Success is uncommon . . . therefore not to be enjoyed by the common man." To order, print the form. Orders are due back next Wednesday, Dec. 4, by 8:00 A.M.

The following members said “yes” to serve as Honorary Chairs for our Capital Campaign: Joe Bates, Bob and Doris Gengler, and Karen Waldschmitt. And serving as the General Chairs are Ryan and Melissa Feeck and Danny and Sara Harpeneau. More information about the campaign.

CEDAR FALLS — Remsen St. Mary's continued separating itself from the rest of the 8-player football field in Iowa after claiming its third state championship of the decade Thursday. St. Mary's earned a 51-12 victory over Gladbrook-Reinbeck in the 8-player title game at the UNI-Dome. Read more.

Who doesn't like receiving gift cards? Let RaiseRight SCRIP do the shopping for you, right from the convenience of your home and phone! Some of the participating local businesses are:
Jeff's Foods
Cenex (Mrs B's)
Golden Pheasant
Hy-Vee
Fareway
Bomgaars
Walmart
To see the complete listing of gift cards available, use your phone to scan the QR code on the flier. 90% of SCRIP earnings are rebated back, and this rebate will be credited to your tuition statement for the coming school year! Please contact Sheila in the business office for more information.

The Pointsettia fundraiser was a success! The classes that had the most sales have won a pizza party.
2nd grade with 15 orders
7th grade with 23 orders
9th grade with 20 orders
4 YO Preschool with 10 orders

This week is Discover Catholic Schools week. If you know anyone who is considering a Catholic education, consider referring them to us! Potential students can shadow someone in their own grade. Call Shannon in the development office today to take a tour and discover what Remsen St. Mary's can offer your child! Learn more.

RSM will play Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Thursday, November 21, at 9:30 AM, in the state championship of class 8-man football. St. Mary's will be the home team and will be on the east side of the dome. Tickets are $12.50, which includes parking, and can be purchased at each entrance to the UNI-Dome when the gates open (1 hour prior to game time). The UNI ticket office number is 319-273-4849. Purchase tickets online using the promotion code sent in the parent email and you won't have to pay an extra fee for students. Parking map here. Go Hawks!

Congratulations to the football team, who will be playing their next game on Thursday, 11/21, at 9:30 am at the UNI-dome. Due to the game, there will be no school that day. Instead, we be having a full day of school on Tues., 11/26 and a 2-hour-early-out school day on Wed., 11/27. There will be no busing the afternoon of the 26th and no busing at all the 27th. Please note: Thanksgiving Mass has been changed to 11/27.

Each class has been asked to donate the items listed below, which will be collected at the Thanksgiving Mass on Wed., 11/27. Donations will be given to the Remsen Food Bank/Faith Hall Community Pantry. Happy Thanksgiving!

preschool - spaghetti
TK and Kindergarten - any kind of pasta
1st Grade - can of green beans
2nd Grade - peanut butter
3rd and 4th Grade - can of cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery soup
5th Grade - can of diced tomatoes
6th Grade - can of tomato sauce
7th Grade - can of corn
8th Grade - can of pork and beans
freshmen - can of peas
sophomores - can of peaches or pears
juniors - jelly
seniors - spaghetti sauce
staff - bring any item from the above list. Printable list

Due to the football game on Wednesday, our Veterans Day Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church in Remsen on Friday, Nov. 15, at 8:15 am. All are welcome.

Picture retakes are tomorrow, Nov. 12.

Remsen St. Mary’s will play Bishop Garrigan in the state semifinals at the UNI-dome in Cedar Falls, Wednesday, 11/13. Kickoff will be at 10:00 AM. You will be able to listen to the game (audio only) on the Hudl app and KLEM Radio YouTube channel with coverage beginning at 9:30 AM. If you have WestTel cable, you can watch the game on channel 738 and channel 94. You can also catch it on the IHSSN app on your phone or at https://www.ihssn.com for a fee. There will be no school that day.

Our capital campaign planning study results are in! The study results show strong support for the school's plan to improve its facilities. Thank you for all who participated. Read more about the results. Future updates to this campaign can be read on our Capital Campaign page.

On Thursday, 11/7, RSM is hosting a district playoff game. All football postseason tickets must be purchased online because no cash is accepted at the gate. When purchasing online, be sure to select "football," "8 player," and tonight's game.

On Sunday, 11/10, we will be having our annual turkey supper fundraiser, open to the public, 4:30-7:00 pm, at St. Mary's High School cafeteria. All-you-can-eat-buffet menu items include: turkey & gravy, homemade dressing, sweet corn, real mashed potatoes, homemade salads, and homemade desserts.
Prices:
Adults & kids over 8: $15
Kids 4-8: $8
Kids 4 & under: FREE
Call 786-1433 for carry-out or delivery. Frozen apple pies available to go.

Reminder to students and parents: We are asking families that have students in preschool through 6th grade to donate a salad and families that have 7th through 12th graders to donate a dessert. Some families will donate both a dessert and a salad. Please drop the dishes at the cafeteria on Sunday, 11/10, anytime between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Senior Zajara Galles has organized a blood drive, which is happening at the high school, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Friday, 11/8. Set up your appointment here, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, or call 1-800-287-4983.

3rd grade students in Mrs. Roder's class created their own islands using clay and paint. In their island, they needed to add at least 10 different landforms and bodies of water.