| Parent Newsletter:12/19/2016 |
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Attendance Hotline: (651) 925-8777
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A Message from the Superintendent
Radiant light will shine upon us today, for the Lord is born unto us. He shall be called Wonderful
God, Prince of Peace, Father of the world to come. His
reign shall have no end.
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Introit for Christmas Mass at Dawn,
Lux fulgebit (Is 9:2, 6; Lk 1:33)
Dear Parents and Friends,
May the blessings of Almighty God be with you and your family during this great season of hope.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Moriarty
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Headmaster's Update
- Congratulations to the Band and Choir: The band and choir held their annual Christmas concerts this past weekend. What a treat to hear such beautiful music and musicality from the young! Congratulations to Mr. Rick Peters, Mrs. Donna May, and the entire group of students in grades 5-12 who performed so well.
- Early Dismissal and No After School Care (12/22): We are knocking on the door of Christmas as well as the end of Semester 1 for 7-12 students. This Thursday, December 22, all students will dismiss for Christmas break at 11:30 AM. After school care for K-6 and 7-12 Commons are not available that day.
- Modified Uniform (12/22): On the last (half) day before Christmas break, all Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be in uniform, but with Christmas accessories allowed -- socks, ties, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, etc. Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in an ugly Christmas sweater contest.
- Happy 4th Week of Advent and Merry Christmas: On behalf of all faculty and staff members of Saint Agnes, I wish you a blessed final week of Advent and a most holy and happy Christmas!
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7-12 Final Exams Begin Tomorrow, 12/20
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K-4 Christmas Concert is This Wed., 12/21
This Wednesday, December 21, students in grades K through 4 will present a concert at 7:00 PM in Bandas Gym. Please join us for this final concert leading up to Christmas!
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No Little Flowers Meeting on Wed., 12/21
Next Wednesday's Little Flowers meeting will be cancelled in anticipation of that evening's K-4 Christmas concert and final preparations for Christmas break.
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Help Needed for Red & White Benefit Invitations on 12/21
Invitations: Help is needed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 21, to assemble invitations! Drop in any time during school hours to lend a hand, even if you've only got an hour to spare. The more help, the quicker it goes! Please report to the Advancement Office. If we don't get enough help on Tuesday, stuffing will continue into Wednesday. Contact Mary Appel first to see if help is still needed on Wednesday.
Donations: After Christmas and year-end sales are a great time to shop for silent auction items. Food and liquor baskets, gift cards, tickets to sporting or music events, or "experiences" are also very popular. Items may be dropped off in Advancement or the school office during business hours. Please also take a moment to fill out the donation form so that we can give proper credit with the donated item. Download a donation form here or pick one up in the office.
With your support, we can make this our most successful event yet! Please contact
Mary Appel with questions or
visit the website to learn more about the annual Red & White Benefit.
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Check Lost & Found Items Before 12/22
Parents, p
lease make sure to take a look in the lost and found area this week. It's located on the west side of the cafeteria. Any unclaimed items by December 22 will be donated.
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A Friendly Reminder on Dressing Children for Winter Recess
Parents, when your children head out the door in the morning, please make sure that they have sufficient clothing to wear outside for recess during the day: hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, sweatpants and/or snow pants, etc.
Recess is held outside every day, except for situations where the administration determines conditions to be unsuitable for outdoor play. It gets cold here in Minnesota, but children thrive when they have the opportunity for fresh air and outdoor play all year long!
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Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-Up Reminders
Now that the snow has arrived, please review the drop-off and pick-up procedures:
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Christmas Toys & Food Pantry for School Families
A generous benefactor has donated a number of Christmas toys for school families who may need a
a little extra help this year. If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Mr. John Ernster at (612) 247-0456 to set up a time to review available items. Please arrange a time when children will be occupied and only parents are present.
Mr. Ernster also manages the Saint Agnes School Food Pantry. This free service is provided for any current Saint Agnes School family with financial need, and is restocked almost weekly during the school year. It is open most Wednesday afternoons, but you may contact Mr. Ernster for specific hours of operation or to make alternate arrangements.
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Raffle Tickets - Added Prizes!
We have added an additional incentive for everyone who sells or has sold $100 in raffle tickets! For every $100 dollars sold, students will receive an entry into the drawing after the final turn in on January 4. Raffle tickets make great Christmas gifts for the person on your list who is difficult to buy for...just an idea!
Added incentive for final turn in on 1/4:
- K-6: Dairy Queen gift cards and candy (10)
- 7-12: Various $10 and $15 gift cards (10)
Reminder: As previously communicated, each student is required to meet an annual fundraising goal of $100, with a $300 maximum per family (other parish and school activities or fundraisers do not apply).
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Applications for New Students Now Open on TADS
Applications for new students are now being accepted. If you have a new student joining us for next year, please
apply using this link to the Admissions Application
. If you have questions regarding the application process, please consult
the Admissions section of the website
or call (651) 925-8803. Please note that this is not the re-enrollment process for current students; that process occurs in February. Acceptance dates for new students will vary by grade level and available class space. Generally, acceptance decisions occur just after the re-enrollment period.
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Get your last minute gifts of Aggie apparel this week in the UAC c
oncessions stand! Stop by after school Monday through Wednesday.
Cash, checks or credit cards accepted.
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Drama Club Presents The Audition: Sun., 1/15
The Saint Agnes Drama Club students will present "The Audition," a short play by Don
Zolidis, on Sunday, January 15. Directed by Mrs. Tricia Roddy, the performance will be held at 7:00 PM in Gruden Gym. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken in support of the club.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this January!
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Save the Date for the Father/Daughter Dance: 1/21
Save the date for this year's Father/Daughter dance. Young ladies in grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend with their dad, grandfather, godfather or other male role model. Invitations are forthcoming. Please watch the newsletter for additional information.
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