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Parent Newsletter: 1/3/17
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Attendance Hotline: (651) 925-8777
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A Message from the Dean of Academics
I hope you and your family are having a blessed Christmas season and a Happy New Year!
We are excited to have you back in the building to begin Semester 2/Quarter 3 tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4.
Please read the following academic update closely, as it contains important information on grades, schedules, academic honors, and the upcoming Freshman Placement Test for all current 8th graders.
K-12 Semester 1 Report Cards
Semester 1 report cards will be available to download and print via Educate/Cornerstone by 4:00 PM on Monday, January 9. You may access your child's final grades for fall 2016 as well as previous report cards in Educate/Cornerstone. Please follow the directions below to access report cards online.
- Log in to Educate/Cornerstone (if you lost your password, choose "forgot password" under the log in; contact the main office with other log in issues)
- Select "report cards" under your student's name
- Select the red Adobe PDF icon for the latest term (2016-2017 Semester 1)
- You may save and print the document once it opens
NOTE: After consultation with the Parent Liaison Group, printed copies of report cards are available only upon request; please contact the main office at (651) 925-8700.
K-6 Successful Learning Behaviors
Please see the full definitions for K-6 successful learning behaviors below. These are assessed by homeroom teachers on report cards as follows: (4) Consistently, (3) Frequently, (2) Sometimes, and (1) Rarely.
- Respectful: Treats classmates, teachers and adults with respect and courtesy
- Responsible: Follows directions, obeys rules, and can be relied upon by peers and adults
- Engaged: Displays an active and enthusiastic pursuit of learning the material in and out of class
- Expressive: Communicates his/her own ideas and emotions honestly and appropriately with others
- Attentive: Listens carefully to classmates and adults; observant of transitions between activities
- Organized: Uses time wisely; uses materials and space with care; observant of expectations and deadlines
- Diligent: Works carefully and thoroughly in class and on written work (homework, projects, tests, etc.)
7-12 Semester 2 Schedules
Semester 2 schedules for students in grades 7-12 are available on
Educate/Cornerstone; if necessary, they may request a paper copy from the main office (Note: these can also be printed from Educate/Cornerstone at home).
7-12 Semester 1 Academic Honor Roll
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Added Incentive Surprise for This Wed., 1/4 - Final Turn In is 1/11
As you prepare to return from break, remember that this Wednesday, January 4, is an added incentive surprise day! Any student who has met the $100 quota by 9:00 AM on this first day back will be entered into a special drawing. Ten K-6 students will win a Dairy Queen gift card and candy, and ten 7-12 students may choose from several gift card options. Tickets and money must be turned in to K-6 homerooms or 7-12 first hour classes.
The final incentive turn in day is next week on Wednesday, January 11. Anyone who has sold $300 or more by this final turn in will have a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card (one K-6 winner and one 7-12 winner). After January 11, all tickets and money should then be turned in at the main office through February 17.
Learn more about the Saint Agnes School raffle.
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Recess Reminder for K-6 Parents
Parents, please make sure that children are sent to school with sufficient clothing for outdoor recess: 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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Help Us Make the Red & White Benefit a Success!
This annual event will be held on Saturday, February 25. Here are three ways to be a part of it!
Donations: 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 can be dropped in the main office or the Advancement office during business hours.
Please fill out a donation form so that we can give proper credit with the donated item.
Forms are available for download here
or in the main office.
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K-12 Open House on Tuesday, January 10
Please let your extended families and friends know about our upcoming admissions event. At 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 10, we will host an open house for prospective K-12 students. We've found that our current families remain our best form of advertising, and so we are grateful for all you do in helping us spread the word about Saint Agnes School!
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Curriculum Coffee on Our Approach to Teaching History: Tues., 1/10
Stop by the UAC Commons after you drop off the kids on January 10 to enjoy some refreshments and listen to the second of four presentations on the Saint Agnes curriculum.
Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, will discuss "Our Approach to Teaching History" beginning at 8:00 AM.
Questions? Please
contact Laurie Weyandt
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651-925-8702.
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Drama Club Presents "The Audition" on Sunday, 1/15
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 to attend, but a free will offering will be taken in support of the club.
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No School/Offices Closed in Observance of MLK, Jr. Day: 1/16
As previously published, there is no school and offices are closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 17.
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College Financial Aid Night, 1/18
Saint Agnes School will host a College Financial Aid Night at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, January 18. Held in the High School Library, this is an information night for high school students and parents to learn more about the process of applying for college financial aid. Parents and students will hear from college admissions representatives on how to fill out the FAFSA application, research scholarships, and interpret the financial aid packages offered by colleges and universities. Anyone interested may attend, however this event is especially relevant to juniors and seniors and their parents.
Note: As of this past year (2016), the FAFSA becomes available in October versus January. This means that current juniors may complete their FAFSA in tandem with college applications during the fall of their senior year.
Please contact Mrs. Rachel Kemp with questions.
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Father/Daughter Dance: 1/21
All girls in grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend
with their father or male role model on Saturday, January 21.
The event features a variety of music and dances complete with expert instruction, an elegant dessert buffet, and professional photos.
To sign up to help or for any questions, please contact one of the following parent volunteers:
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Application For New Students is Now Open on TADS
Applications for new students are now being accepted. If you have a new student who will be joining us next year, please apply using this link:
Admissions Application
. If you have any questions regarding the application process please consult
the information under the Admissions tab on our website
or give the admissions office a call at 651-925-8803. Note: This is not the re-enrollment process for current students. Re-enrollment will occur in February. Acceptance dates for new students varies by grade level as well as class space available. Generally, acceptances occur right after the re-enrollment period.
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