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Parent Newsletter: 3/20/17
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Attendance Hotline: (651) 925-8777
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Headmaster's Update
Minnesota Independent Schools Forum (MISF) STEM Grant: Saint Agnes was recently apprised of the fact that we were awarded a $7,500.00 STEM grant from MISF to help us with our Science lab renovation this coming summer. This money will help us get our new high school Engineering class up and running as well! A special thank you to Mr. David Crompton and the Advancement office for all their work putting the grant application together. Recently, we have had some families step forward as partners in the process as well. Thank you to them, too.
Senior Toby Cossairt National Merit Finalist: We were recently informed that senior, Tobias Cossairt, was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. That places him among the top 15,000 students in the nation and qualifies him to apply for one of the 7,500 National Merit Scholarships available at universities across the nation. Congratulations to Toby for this outstanding academic achievement!
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A Message from the Superintendent
Philosophy of Education for Saint Agnes School - Second Installment
Last week I published the Prologue of the Philosophy of Education of Saint Agnes School. In the Prologue we covered the ultimate goal of education which is to bring our students to Christ through His Church especially in respect to faith, reason and virtue. The remainder of this document is then divided into the three categories of faith, reason and virtue; it concludes with a few appendices which detail the roles of students, parents and faculty, as well as, specific commitments ordered toward maintaining our mission.
Today I offer you the second installment of the Philosophy of Education which outlines how Saint Agnes guides its students to grow in their faith.
My commentary is in red.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Mark Moriarty
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Spring Break Office Hours: 3/27-3/31
Spring Break is Monday, March 27, through Friday, March 31. The Main Office will be open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and closed on Friday, March 31. Classes resume on Monday, April 3, along with regular office hours.
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Advanced Placement Exam Registration Now Open
Registration for Spring 2017 AP exams has now begun. Eligible students have received printed information and the registration form outlining fees and deadlines. Forms are also available here:
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 6
Late Registration Deadline (incurs $55 late fee): Wednesday, April 12
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Saint Agnes Junior Class Retreat: This Wed., 3/22
The junior class retreat led by the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus is this Wednesday, March 22. The day begins with Mass at 8:00 AM in the Upper Church. Students are to be in full uniform. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Please contact Mrs. Kemp at (651) 925-8752 with dietary restrictions or other questions. Please keep our juniors in your prayers!
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Lost & Found Items: Claim by This Fri., 3/24
Please check the lost and found area in the Cafeteria by this Friday, March 24, for any items your student may have misplaced. Items left after this date will be donated to charity.
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40 Hours Devotion is This Weekend, 3/24-3/26
40 Hours Devotion opens this Friday, March 24, with a K-12 Latin Mass at 9:30 AM. Families are welcome.
Please note these changes to our regular school Mass and Stations schedule:
Thursday, 3/23
No School Mass at 9:30 AM
Friday, 3/24
No School Stations at 9:30 AM
K-12 Mass at 9:30 AM followed by Exposition in the Upper Church
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Lenten Lecture Series: Fri., 3/24
This Friday's lecture topic is "Reclaiming Art and Architecture" and is presented by Matthew Alderman.
Join us in Schuler Hall after 7:00 PM Stations of
the Cross in the church. Download the flyer.
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Vote for Emma as MPR's Showcase Artist through 3/26
9th grader Emma Taggart was chosen as a featured artist in MPR's MN Varsity Competition. An online audience vote will determine the final "Showcase Artist" who will perform live at the Fitzgerald Theater on April 30. Public voting is now open through 11:59 PM on March 26. One vote per person, per email address. Cast your vote for one of our own here!
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Mary Poppins Box Office Opens at 9AM on Wed., 3/27
The box office opens at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, March 29. Tickets are $15 for adults and
$10 for children/students (ages 2-18).
Showtimes:
April 28 & 29, May 5 & 6 at
7:30 PM
April 30 & May 7 at
2:00 PM
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Vacation Bible School Registration Opens on Mon., 3/27
Online registration for VBS opens on Monday, March 27. The week-long program begins on Monday, June 12, and concludes on Friday, June 16. Sessions are Monday through Thursday from 9 AM through 12 Noon, with 8:00 AM Mass followed by breakfast for families on Friday. Cost is $20 per student and includes a t-shirt, daily snack, and Friday's breakfast.
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Update Your Volunteer Requirements by 3/31
If you completed the E3 requirements
prior to July 1, 2014, you should have been notified that your record is in need of an update by March 31. Please follow the instructions or
contact Annette Beaudry at (651) 925-8826 with questions
. Thank you to all of our volunteers!
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Service Club Hosting Penny Wars through 4/13
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Around the Archdiocese: Living Stations of the Cross, 4/14
Enrich your Lenten experience as a local group called "Servants of the Cross" re-enacts the Passion of Jesus Christ. This production includes families from Saint Agnes parish and school. Choose from three performance on Good Friday, April 14, or learn more online.
- 12:00 PM at St. Jude of the Lake, Mahtomedi (700 Mahtomedi Ave.)
- 3:00 PM at the Church of St. Rita, Cottage Grove (8694 80th St. S.)
- 7:00 PM at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Paul (2119 Stillwater Ave. E.
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Save the Date! 4/22 - Saint Agnes Parents' Mix-and-Mingle
Parents, mark your calendars for the night of April 22 for a parents-only social event at school! Dance to the music or just sit back and enjoy getting to know other Saint Agnes moms and dads over a beer or a glass of wine in a fun and relaxed setting. Watch your email over the next few weeks for an Evite!
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Summer Programs for K-12 Students
Please visit our school website for a list of local, national, and international summer programs available to students. Saint Agnes does not specifically endorse the programs listed, but simply presents them as a potential options for students this summer.
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Red Cross Blood Drive Update
On Tuesday, March 14, the high school Service Club hosted the annual Lenten Red Cross Blood Drive in Gruden Gym. Thank you to all students who participated either as first time donors, repeat donors or volunteers. Thank you to our faculty and staff who donated as well. Gratitude is extended to the service club chairs, Mary Jackson and Evan Most for their organizational skills prior to and during the blood drive. Also, thank you to Mr. Flood for providing a faculty presence during the blood drive. We collected a total of 43 units of blood, and one unit of blood saves 3 lives! - Joan Decker, Service Club Chair
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