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Month: February 2022

New Curriculum Focuses on Academic Distinction and Excellence

Community Update: Important Curricular News February 23, 2022 Dear Prep Community, In spring 2021, the Board of Regents approved a new strategic plan for the school focused on academic distinction and excellence. The plan calls us to develop our curriculum, faculty, and learning experiences in support of outstanding educational outcomes and our identity as a […]

In Memoriam ~ Irene Sowada

Irene Sowada    Mother of John ’79, Mark ’81, Jane ’83 and Mary ’84 Grandmother of Andrew ‘07, Elizabeth ‘08, and Emily ‘10 Irene Mary Sowada (Fautsch), 94, died peacefully at her home on February 7, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Paul’s Catholic […]

6th Graders Create New Monetary System Based on Service

Students Reward Each Other for Serving School & Community The creativity of our 6th graders is on full display this winter. They independently created a company and monetary system of ‘bucks.’ By being kind to one another, helping around the classroom and school, supporting their teachers, having good attitudes or sharp swagger, students earned ‘bucks’ […]

In Memoriam ~ Dr. Richard Jolkovsky, father of Emily ’14 and Ben ’18

Dr. Richard Jolkovsky    Father of Emily ’14 and Ben ’18 On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the world lost an amazing human. Dr. Richard Jolkovsky, known as Rick or RJ to his friends, died from injuries sustained from a plane crash at the age of 61. Solace can be taken knowing he died doing something […]

In Memoriam ~ William “Bill” Schneider ’58

William Schneider ’58    William “Bill” Schneider, 82, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, MN on Sunday, January 30, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. William Paul Schneider was born May 13, 1939 in St. Paul, MN the eldest of four children to Peter “Paul” and Tessie […]

In Memoriam ~ Elmer Schwankl, SJP Faculty 1965-1972

Elmer Schwankl      SJP faculty 1965 – 1972 Elmer D. Schwankl, age 82 of Lakeville, passed away February 5, 2022. Elmer was loved and respected by all who knew him. In his 40 years of teaching, coaching (many different sports), and driver’s education his students will remember his kindness, patience, and fairness. Many times […]

in memoriam ~ Dr. Richard Jolkovsky

Dr. Richard Jolkovsky Father of Emily ’14 and Ben ’18   On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the world lost an amazing human. Dr. Richard Jolkovsky, known as Rick or RJ to his friends, died from injuries sustained from a plane crash at the age of 61. Solace can be taken knowing he died doing something […]

In Memoriam ~ Dr. Richard Jolkovsky, father of Emily ’14 and Ben’18

Dr. Richard Jolkovsky Father of Emily ’14 and Ben ’18 On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the world lost an amazing human. Dr. Richard Jolkovsky, known as Rick or RJ to his friends, died from injuries sustained from a plane crash at the age of 61. Solace can be taken knowing he died doing something he […]