Parent Newsletter: 4/24/17
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Headmaster's Update
Mix and Mingle Parent Social Event: This past Saturday evening, a number of our parents showed up at the school for a parents' evening out (in the Commons). 65 parents attended, danced, and enjoyed some fellowship together. Special thanks to all those who volunteered to pull it all together!

Musical Opens Friday Evening: Our school's production of Mary Poppins begins this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and continues to run for this weekend as well as the following weekend. All shows have been sold out. Thanks to our theater moderators, volunteers, and student players who have worked so hard to make it a wonderful production!

Letter Jackets: A quick heads-up that we will be making adjustments to how letter jackets look beginning with the 2017-18 school year to better represent our school's philosophy of education. Stay tuned for more details by the end of June.
Saint Agnes School Philosophy of Education
Having completed the main outline of the Philosophy of Education, we now turn to those people  who put this guiding document into action, otherwise it  would remain an abstract set of ideas and collect dust. Therefore,  we have delineated roles and responsibilities of the  three groups of stakeholders in light of our philosophy of  education: students, parents, and faculty. Father's comments are again in red as we examine APPENDIX A: Stakeholders & Their Roles.

See previous installments on the Philosophy of Education to look back on past articles.
David Rinaldi Leading Tomorrow's Senior Class Retreat
This year's Senior class retreat will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25. Local Catholic speaker David Rinaldi is leading the retreat at Dunrovin and the retreat will run the entirety of the school day, with the bus departing from Saint Agnes at 7:55 AM. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served and students may be out of uniform (please see non-uniform dress code in Parent/Student Handbook for guidelines). Permission forms should be turned into the Guidance Office. Contact Mrs. Kemp with questions.  
Aggie Student to Perform in MPR's Live Showcase This Sun., 4/30
Emma Taggart was recently selected from almost 100 of the best young classical musicians in the state as one of Classical MPR's 2017 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists. She will perform with other classical musicians ages 14-18 at the Fitzgerald Theater on Sunday, April 30. The concert is free and open to the public, but tickets should be reserved ahead of time here. It will also be broadcast live at 99.5 FM.  See and share the event on Facebook!
Grade School Library Seeking Gently Used Easy Reading Books
To donate "gently used" or "like new" easy readers such as Magic Tree House, Dr. Suess, Junie B. Jones, Encyclopedia Brown, simply bring them to the main office marked "Grade School Library." Questions? Contact Mrs. Tricia Roddy.
Engineering Day at UST for '17-'18 Aggie High School Students
The School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas is issuing a special invitation to our students for "Explore Engineering Day" on June 6, 2017. This day is planned specifically for any Aggie interested in learning more about a career in engineering. Students will experience a college engineering facility and program first hand. Several recent graduates  and some of our current seniors have chosen to attend the UST School of Engineering. This will be a hands-on day that includes projects selected from six fields of engineering study and presentations by UST professors. There is NO COST to attend and the day includes lunch and a campus tour. Space is limited so sign up right away! The day begins at 8:00 AM on the University of St. Thomas campus and ends with pickup at about 1:00 PM. There is limited space so register today! Learn more or sign up with Mr. David Crompton: [email protected] or (651) 470-4996.
Saint Agnes Summer Series for K-12 Students, Alumni & Adults
The  Saint Agnes Summer Series  includes opportunities for K-12 students, parents, alumni, and past parents. Take a look at the offerings in athletics, arts, and academics in the online catalog.
 
AP Exams at Saint Agnes Begin 5/1
Monday, May 1, 8:00 AM - AP Chemistry
Tuesday, May 2, 8:00 AM - AP Spanish Language & Culture  
Tuesday, May 2, 12:00 PM - AP Physics I: Alg-Based
Wednesday, May 3, 8:00 AM - AP English Literature & Composition (Grade 12)
Friday, May 5, 8:00 AM - AP US History
Monday, May 8, 8:00 AM - AP Biology
Tuesday, May 9, 8:00 AM - AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
Wednesday, May 10, 8:00 AM - AP English Language & Composition (Grade 11) 
Wednesday, May 10, 12:00 PM - AP Macroeconomics
Friday, May 12,  8:00 AM - AP Microeconomics
Friday, May 12, 1 2:00 PM - AP European History
Friday, May 12,  12:00 PM - AP Latin
Honor a Teacher Essay Contest: Enter by 5/1
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to write a 600-1000 word essay on a teacher who has inspired them. This contest is sponsored by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence and 10 winners will receive a $100 prize. Entries must be received by Monday, May 1.   Download the official flyer for all contest details, including submission criteria. Let's go, Aggies!
Spring Concerts Begin on Wed., 5/10
Upcoming concerts will be held in the Helene Houle Auditorium at Saint Agnes School: 
  • K-1 Spring Concert, 5/10 at 2 PM
  • 7-12 Band Concert, 5/11 at 7 PM
  • 2-4 Spring Concert, 5/15 at 7 PM
  • 5-6 Band/Choir Concert, 5/17 at 7 PM
  • 7-12 Choir Concert, 5/21 at 4:30 PM
Bookmark the online calendar to stay current on what's happening in these last weeks of school. 

Honor Mr. Blonigen & Mrs. May with a Tribute by 5/20
Join us as we celebrate the retirement of Mr. Blonigen and Mrs. May on  Tuesday, June 6, from
4:30 to 7:30 PM in the  UAC.  Appetizers and beverages will be provided. This is an open house style event, so stop in at any time. Families, parishioners, alumni, former faculty, past parents and friends of Saint Agnes are most welcome!

Leave a message or share a special memory about Mr. Blonigen and Mrs. May here. Please feel free to share this link with other family or friends who might wish to contribute. The deadline for messages is Saturday, May 20.

An Hour of Prayer for Catholic High Schools
You are invited to an hour of prayer for Catholic High School leaders and teachers: May they continue to grow abundantly in every aspect of the Catholic faith. All are welcome for Prayer, Adoration & Benediction on Tuesday, May 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at St. John the Baptist Church in New Brighton. No registration required. Refreshments following.
 
This event is sponsored by Campus Fidei, a Twin Cities parents group whose mission is "to work together to strengthen and support Catholic High School education that is faithful to all of the teachings of the Catholic Church."  Visit their website to learn more about the organization, or visit the Facebook event page.
Box Tops for Education Due 6/1
Download the "Let's Go Fly a Kite" themed activity sheet to continue collecting Box Tops from everyday products that you already use. All Box Tops should be turned in by June 1, even if the sheet is not completed.
Driver's Education Offered at Saint Agnes: 6/5-6/16
Saint Agnes will partner with Safeway Driving School to offer Driver's Education on campus to students ages 14.5 to 18 this June. The cost is $375, due upon registration. To learn more or to register, visit the school website. Questions? Please contact Mrs. Weyandt.
Other Outside Summer Programming Options
We hear of a variety of summer programs each year and want to pass that information along to our parents and students. Visit our website to see a listing of some of the  outside enrichment opportunities in the metro area, across the state of MN, and throughout the U.S. and abroad. 
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