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Parent Newsletter: 5/08/17
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Attendance Hotline: (651) 925-8777
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Headmaster's Update
- Mary Poppins: Thank you to everyone who worked to make this year's musical the smashing success that it was! From the security volunteers to the costume designers and manufacturers, we had a great first ever set of shows in the Helene Houle Auditorium. A special thank you to our students and parents for making the commitment to be here every time the students rehearsed and performed! Kudos to all. You were "practically perfect in every way!"
- First Communion: Please pray for all of our 2nd grade students this week as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday. They will be on a retreat on Friday, preparing their hearts and souls for this Saturday's Mass. I'm excited for them to have access to the Eucharist for the rest of their lives.
- Spring Concerts: The spring concert season is upon us, beginning this Wednesday, 5/10, with the K-1 concert at 2:00 p.m. in our Helene Houle Auditorium. Please see below for more details on the remaining spring concerts.
- MN Measles Cases: Our school nurse, Ms. Emily Campbell, has received some information regarding the measles cases in the State of Minnesota (as close as one public high school less than 5 miles away) and will be sending packets home to any families who do not have an updated measles vaccine. Please call the Main Office with any questions you may have.
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Saint Agnes School Philosophy of Education
We continue presenting you our Saint Agnes School Philosophy of Education by sharing the roles and responsibilities of our very fine faculty, the last of three groups of stakeholders noted in Appendix A: Stakeholders and Their Roles.
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3rd Qtr After School Care Fees Due
Third quarter After School Care fees were added to TADS accounts on April 27-28. They are due with your next scheduled TADS payment
(on or after 5/5/17). Emails containing the amount and due date were sent to all families on April 27-28. Please contact
Sandy Veal with questions: (651) 925-8815.
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Aggie Youth Invited to Tonight's Baseball Game (5/8)
All K-8 students are invited to Youth Night this evening, Monday, May 8, when the varsity Aggies host Liberty Classical Academy. Game time is 7:00 PM at
Dunning Stadium located at 1221 Marshall Avenue between Concordia University and St. Paul Central High School.
Aggie grade school and junior high baseball players are invited to come in uniform and warm up with the varsity team between 6:15 and 6:35 PM, then participate in the National Anthem. One player will be selected to throw out the first pitch!
Download the flyer to learn more.
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Field Day T-Shirt Orders Due This Wed., 5/10!
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'17 Field Day T-Shirt Design |
Here is the summary of K-8 Field Day, scheduled for Friday, May 26, at West Minnehaha Playground:
When:
9:30 AM - 1:45 PM, Friday, May 26
Where:
West Minnehaha Playground
T-Shirt Orders Due: Wednesday, May 10
Permission Slip Due:
Monday, May 15
Lunch:
Bring bag lunch -or- order school lunch
Travel:
Students will be bused or walk
Attire:
Modest, weather appropriate play clothes*
* Socks and tennis shoes required!
K-4 / 7-8 Permission Slip |
5-6 Permission Slip |
Field Day Info |
T-Shirt Order Form
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Spring Concerts Begin This Wed., 5/10, with K-1 at 2 PM
Our 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 calendar to stay current on what's happening in these last weeks of school.
Learn more about the concerts here.
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Summer Series for K-12 Students, Alumni & Adults
The
Saint Agnes Summer Series
includes opportunities for K-12 students, parents, alumni, and past parents. Highlights include:
More Success, Less Stress, an offering on homework and studying techniques, strategies, and discipline to assist students in mastering their studies, resulting in good grades, true learning,
Writing Camps in which incoming 8th & 9th Grade students can improve their writing through a more personal and intensive opportunity to learn, hone, and master the art and skills of writing without the pressures of other classes or grades.and a less stressful academic experience.
Keyboarding
in which students will begin to develop aptitude for typing.
Minnesota History Camp
where we will explore the history of our great state of Minnesota, from geography to history to its people.
Personal Finance
will give high school students a leg-up in generation largely uninformed in financial responsibility.
Guys and Gals' Retreats
will offer spiritual formation and direction to complement students' time off during the summer.
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Senior Banquet Volunteer Waitstaff Needed
Wait staff is needed to serve at this year's senior banquet, scheduled for Thursday, May 18 in Schuler Hall. Freshman parents and students traditionally volunteer for this event but all help is welcome. Further details and time slots can be accessed here.
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Fishing Gear Needed
Mr. Olson, Mr. Crompton and Mrs. Appel will again be leading a group of high school students on a science and engineering trip to the BWCA this June. If you have any extra fishing poles and tackle you are willing to donate or borrow to expose these students to the joys of fishing, please contact Mr. Olson.
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Academic Convocation 5/22
The 2017 Academic Convocation will be held in the Helene Houle Auditorium on Monday, May 22 beginning at 1:45 PM. Academic recognition and awards will be presented to students in grades 7-12. Parents are welcome to attend.
Mark your calendars for these additional end-of-year events. Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 11 AM followed by graduation on Friday, June 2 at 7 PM in Bandas Gym.
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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!
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Please Bring Cafeteria Accounts Current by 6/1
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Box Tops for Education Due 6/1
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College Application Bootcamp 8/7-8/10
The Guidance Office is excited to announce the 2nd Annual College Application Boot Camp! Boot Camp is a four-day, intensive workshop to jump-start the college application process, ensuring that students are on-track as they begin their senior year.
Incoming seniors (class of 2018) will complete at least one application, write and revise application essays, complete an activity resume, discuss college majors and careers, attend group workshops, meet with a guidance counselor as needed, visit a college campus, and talk with college admissions representatives. Cost is $90 and registration material will be available next week. Contact Mrs. Rachel Kemp with questions.
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Register for 2017-18 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Registration is now open for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program at the Church of Saint Agnes. Held during the 2017-2018 school year, CGS is a Catholic, Montessori catechetical method based on Scripture and Liturgy, and tailored to preschoolers. Non-parishioners and school families are encouraged to sign up.
There are three sections available each week for 3-6 year-olds:
Tuesday mornings from 8:00-9:30 AM (to accommodate school families especially), Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 AM, and Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 AM. Bonus: School parents can drop off their big kids at school, bring their preschooler to the CGS atrium, and then go to the 8:00 AM Mass in the church's chapel.
Please register on the parish website.
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