Catholic Schools Week
Daily Themes, Dress-Up Days and Special Events
- 2024 Catholic Schools Week
- Sunday, Jan. 28
- Monday, Jan. 29
- Tuesday, Jan. 30
- Wednesday, Jan. 31
- Thursday, Feb. 1
- Friday, Feb. 2
- Saturday, Feb. 3
- Winterfest Court
- Bedtime Stories
2024 Catholic Schools Week
For 50 years, Catholic Schools Week has been celebrated from the last Sunday in January through the following Saturday to highlight the value of Catholic schools. A look inside the classrooms of Catholic schools around the country shows the rich traditions of Catholic education where academic excellence marries faith, culture and life. It is truly a reason to celebrate.
Cotter Schools has many fun activities planned for Catholic Schools Week. Please read through these daily activities so your family is prepared for the fun. The daily schedule includes dress-up days and activities.
Don't forget to list for Cotter students on the radio this week. They have an important Catholic Schools Week message for you. Have a great Catholic Schools Week, Cotter!
During Catholic Schools Week students in Grades 9-12 also celebrate Winterfest. The Winterfest theme this year is Kids' Choice. The dress-up days were decided by the student council polling the student body, hence, "Kids' Choice."
Sunday, Jan. 28
Sunday, January 28
Celebrating Your ParishCotter students will speak during Masses today!
- Wear blue/Cotter wear to weekend Masses.
44th Annual Cotter Band Lasagna Dinner
- Sunday, January 28 from 3-7 pm
- American Legion in Winona
- Lasagna with salad and garlic bread. Cost: $10
- Cotter Jazz Bands will be performing for those who choose to stay and eat
Reserve your tickets for the 44th Annual Lasagna Dinner!
Monday, Jan. 29
Monday, January 29
Celebrating Your Community
EduCare-Grade 6
"Wear Bright Color Day"
St. Mary's
- Wear your favorite color
St. Luke Hall
- Kindergarten: Red
- Grade 1: Yellow
- Grade 2: Green
- Grade 3: Purple
- Grade 4: Blue
- Grade 5: Orange
- Grade 6: Pink
Activities Today
- Prayer Service at St. Mary's and St. Luke Hall
- Make Pennants to display in halls and lockers
- Create and color greeting cards for Community
- Dance Party throughout the day
- Faith-based classroom activities
Monday, January 29
Celebrating Your Students
Winterfest 2024
Grades 7-12
"Pajama Day"
Dress-Up Theme: Pajama Day
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Grades 7-12: A special prayer for students
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Grades 7-12: Catholic Trivia during announcements for class prizes
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Tuesday, January 30
Celebrating Your Students
EduCare-Grade 6
"Pajama Day"
Activities Today
- Mario Kart event with Mrs. Fellman at St. Luke Hall
- Movie and Popcorn at St. Mary's
- Faith-based classroom activities
Tuesday, January 30
Celebrating Your Students
Winterfest 2024
Grades 7-12
"Duo Day"
Dress-Up Theme: Duo Day: Famous Duo/Group or Rhyme without Reason. Wear matching clothes with someone or dress as a rhyme without a reason. Examples: Fairy & Dairy, Athlete & Mathlete, Park Ranger & Hermoine Granger
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Grades 7-8: Tuesday afternoon Prayer with Mrs. Fitch
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Grades 7-12: Eucharistic Adoration in St. Joseph Chapel
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Grades 9-12: A special prayer for students
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Grades 7-12: Catholic Trivia during announcements for class prizes
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Wednesday, January 31
Celebrating the Nation
EduCare-Grade 6
"Dress Your Best"
Activities Today
- Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. Mary's Parish
- 8:15 AM - Grades K, 2, 4, 6
- 9:30 AM - Grades 1, 3, 5
- Grades 2-3 Walk to Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
- Grade 4-6 Catholic faith online trivia game
- Sledding with Cotter Students at St. Mary's
- PreK and EduCare
- Faith-based classroom activities
Wednesday, January 31
Celebrating the Nation
Winterfest 2024
Grades 7-12
"Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads"
Dress-Up Theme: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads
- Grades 7-12: A special prayer for students
- Grades 7-12: Catholic Trivia during announcements for class prizes
- Grades 9-12: Service opportunity at St. Mary's (sledding with students)
Thursday, Feb. 1
Thursday, February 1
Celebrating Vocations
EduCare-Grade 6
"Future Career Wear: Dress for Success"
Activities Today
- Grade 6 Reading Buddies at St.Mary's
- Guest Reader, Father Russell at St. Mary's
- Write thank you letters
- Faith-based classroom activities
Thursday, February 1
Celebrating Vocations
Winterfest 2024
Grades 7-12
"Age Day"
Dress-Up Theme: Age Day: Dress as a baby/toddler or senior citizen
- Grades 7-8: Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament in homerooms
- Grades 7-8: A special prayer for students
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Grades 7-12: Catholic Trivia during announcements for class prize
- Grades 9-12: Winterfest Pepfest & Coronation
- Grades 9-12: Morning prayer with Mrs. Fitch
- Grades 9-12: Bingo during flex sponsored by NHS
Friday, Feb. 2
Friday, February 2
Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers
EduCare-Grade 6
"Sports Day: Wear sports team shirts/sweatshirts"
Dress code bottoms are required today and no hats.
Activities Today
- Grades 4-6 will walk to St. Joseph Hall for fun, games, and fellowship with high school students.
- BINGO at St. Mary's and St. Luke Hall
- Bingo prizes needed
- Mini Classes at St. Mary's for PreK and EduCare
- Faith-based classroom activities
Friday, February 2
Celebrating Faculty, Staff & Volunteers
Winterfest 2024
Grades 7-12
"Jersey Day"
Dress-Up Theme: Jersey Day
Students are expected to attend Mass in dress code. They will be able to change into jerseys after Mass.
- Grades 7-8: Olympics including Rock, Paper, Scissors FINALE
- Grades 9-12: Partner with Grades 4-6 students for activities before Mass
- Grades 7-12: Mass - John Nett Rec Gym at 9:30
Cotter Family Night
Girls Varsity Basketball Game
- Friday, February 2 - game time 7:15
- Free entry for Cotter families
- Form a tunnel before the game and halftime games
- Enjoy Cotter's pep band
- 50/50 Raffle and Bake Sale to support Post Prom
- The Cotter Closet is open from 4:00-7:00 PM. Stop by JNR 2nd floor for all of your spirit wear needs
Saturday, Feb. 3
Winterfest Court
The Winterfest Court is comprised of 3 boys and 3 girls from each grade (9-12) who are nominated by Cotter teachers. Students who are nominated emulate this year's Catholic Schools Week theme of "Faith, Excellence, Service." The Winterfest Pepfest & Coronation will be held Thursday, February 1.
Introducing the 2024 Winterfest Court. Congratulations to all!