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Parent Newsletter 3/12/18
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A Message from the Dean of Academics
The arrival of Laetare ("Rejoice") Sunday means we are halfway through Lent! Hopefully the denial of creature comforts like chocolate, second helpings, and screen time coupled with deeper prayer has helped to renew our hearts, as God says in Ezekial 36:26, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." This, of course, is the goal of Lent and our entire lives in Christ.
I have three items of business to cover:
Course Requests for the 2018-19 School Year
Last Wednesday, students in current grades 9-11 received materials about courses for next year. Those materials are available for reference
online at this link
. Please thoroughly review these materials with your student. The course request period began on Wednesday, March 9 and will end on Tuesday, March 20; students and parents will complete online registration during this time via Educate. The submission deadline for online course requests is Tuesday, March 20 at 11:59PM.
Spring 2018 AP Exam Registration
Registration for AP exams went out to eligible students and classes last Friday. Follow these links for the letter to parents and registration form.The cost is $94 per exam (fee reductions apply for those who qualify; see materials for more details). The deadline to register is Thursday, March 29 and exams will take place from May 7-18. Students may sign up and pay online or submit a check and registration form to the main office. Contact Mrs. Rachel Kemp with questions.
Conferences This Thursday, March 15
Conferences K-12 will be held this Thursday from 3:15-8PM. Maps, student schedules, and light refreshments will be available. A reminder that school is in session on this day, and there is no after school care. Sign up for grade school conferences (taking place in classrooms) here or 5th Grade Katie Erickson here. No appointment needed to stop by Gruden Gym (the grade school gymnasium) and the UAC Commons for 7th-12th grade conferences. Parents who would like to volunteer to drop off dinner for the faculty, please sign up here.
Sincerely in Christ,
Mr. Michael Adkins
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Preschool Coming to Saint Agnes!
We are excited to announce that Saint Agnes has acquired Seton Montessori Preschool, open to enrollment for the 2018-19 school year! Combining the Montessori Method with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, we provide a quality, affordable, spiritual education that is faithful to the Magesterium of the Catholic Church. Enrollment is now open for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds. Visit our website for more information. Please contact Mr. Joseph Olson or Mrs. Emily Minton with questions.
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Registration Open Now for Summer Series!
It's not too early to start planning your summer! Our Summer Series of academic and athletic offerings cannot be found during the normal school year and are decidedly unique, branching without stress into the various interests and needs of our community. We are pleased to welcome you once again to our new and air-conditioned Ubel Activity Center for all on-site offerings! Participants need not be students of Saint Agnes School to join. Find full course descriptions and register today on our website.
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Faith & Tradition
Capital Campaign Update
Our campaign has received $830,142 in pledges toward our campaign goals. Your generosity is MUCH appreciated!
Many school families are in the process of scheduling meetings with our volunteers. Unfortunately, we do not have enough volunteers to personally visit with everyone in the school community. If you received a pledge card and return envelope with your letter and case statement, we ask that you complete the pledge card and return it to the School Office. If you have any questions about the campaign, please feel free to contact our campaign counsel, Bridget Klosterman, at
612-850-5011.
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Catholic Vacation Bible School - Registration Available March 12-31
The 11th annual Catholic Vacation Bible School offered at Saint Agnes will be held June 11-15! This year's VBS will offer students age 4 through entering the 6th grade the opportunity to grow closer to Our Lady through a brand-new program called "Tracking Mary: Mysteries and Messages." Children will spend the entire week focusing on the life of the Blessed Mother, praying the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, and learning about Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Knock, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Our Lady of Lourdes!
To register, please
visit the church website
. The cost is $20 per student and includes a t-shirt, daily snack, and breakfast for the whole family on Friday. Families can receive a 50% discount on the fee if a parent volunteers to teach. Specific dates and times are: Monday - Thursday, June 11-14, 9AM-12PM in the school building. Friday, June 15 will begin with 8AM Mass and breakfast/program afterwards in Schuler Hall. Contact Mrs. Amy Schaeffer with any questions.
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Spring Break Office Hours - March 19-23
The main office will be open from 8AM-2PM during Spring Break. Regular office hours resume on Monday, March 26.
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Early Catholic Family Life Program at Saint Agnes
In the ECFL program, parents are supported in the spiritual and religious Catholic education of their children, ages 3 to 5 years, through participation in a 6-session/1-hour 45-minute weekly program. Modeled after the Minnesota Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program, each session includes a parent-child interaction component, a parent discussion time, and a children's time. Activities and shared ideas provide suggestions for establishing a Catholic culture in the home beginning in the early years of childhood. Cost is $45 per family. The program begins on April 7 and takes place from 9:30-11:15AM on Saturday mornings in the school. Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 27. Please email Rose
for more information and to register.
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Spring Musical Box Office Opens - 9AM Tuesday, March 20
The box office for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens online at 9AM on Wednesday, March 20. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children/students (2-18).
Showtimes:
April 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 7:30PM
April 22 & 29 at 2PM
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Fundraising Fee
The 2017-18 Fundraising Fee has been added to households who did not fulfill the requirement through raffle ticket sales. You will notice this fee on your next scheduled TAD's invoice for March 20 - April 10. An email was sent between March 1-7 to the households with outstanding amounts due. Contact Ms. Sandy Veal
with any questions.
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Almsgiving at Saint Agnes
After Week 4 of the Penny Wars, Grade 2 is in the lead! Congratulations on having raised $1,218.14 in under four weeks - In week 4, we raised $238.86! Thank you for your continued support. Proceeds from this "friendly" competition will benefit 40 Days for Life.
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Living Stations of the Cross by the Servants of the Cross
Enrich your Lenten journey as the "Servants of the Cross" group, including fellow parishioners, re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, March 30. Multiple showings include 9:30AM at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Paul (2119 Stillwater Ave. E.); 12PM (Noon) at St. Jude of the Lake in Mahtomedi (700 Mahtomedi Ave.); 3PM at the Church of St. Rita in Cottage Grove (8694 80th St. S.); and 7PM at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Maplewood (1725 Kennard St.). Click here for a flyer or visit www.servantsofthecrossmn.com for more information.
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Driver's Education Summer 2018
Saint Agnes is happy to partner with Safeway Driving School to offer Driver's Education to students ages 14.5 to 18 as part of our Summer Series for 2018. The Teen Package includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. $375 is payable to Saint Agnes upon registration via cash/check to the Main Office or through Vanco online payments. The class will be offered June 4-15, Monday-Friday from 9AM-12PM.
Click here to register. For more information, please contact
Mrs. Becca DeMarais in the Main Office at 651-925-8700.
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9th Grade Course Registration - This Tuesday at 6:30PM!
New this year, all students entering 9th grade for Fall 2018 will register for courses at a special event this Tuesday, March 13. This event is for current 8th graders at Saint Agnes as well as those students coming from other schools. Parents and students will get an overview of the high school academic program and have the opportunity to review course placement and make elective requests. The program begins at 6:30PM in the Helen Houle Auditorium. Contact
Mr. Karl Hendrickson, Assistant Headmaster, or
Mr. Joseph Olson, Director of Admissions, with questions.
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Red Cross Blood Drive - Tuesday, March 13
The Student Council will host the Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 13 from
8AM-3PM in the Auditorium. One unit of blood saves three lives! Students age 16 or older who would like to donate should sign-up with Mrs. Treichel. Students under 17 must turn in a parent permission form to donate. All student donors must register prior to the day of the drive, as walk in donors will not be accepted for this blood drive. Contact Mrs. Micah Treichel with questions.
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Lessons in Hope with George Weigel - Wednesday, March 14
Join UMary and the University of St. Thomas as George Weigel discusses his new book,
Lessons in Hope. From 7-8:30PM at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Weigel will share his personal experiences with St. John Paul II and answer questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the public.
View the flyer for more information.
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Autism Society of Minnesota Summer Camp Counselors Needed
Make a difference this summer!
Work at the Autism Society of Minnesota's Summer Camps!
As a camp counselor, you not only gain personal experience, you touch the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder by providing a unique camp experience. This opportunity is for students, para-professionals, teachers, and service providers to get valuable hands-on experience using structure, environmental supports, social stories, and individual communication systems. Click here for more information and an application. College credits available through Hamline University.
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