Parent Newsletter: 10/16/2017

A Message from the Headmaster
 
KFerdinandt
Dear Parents,
   
You may be aware that we are conducting a comprehensive survey of the entire parish and school. Surveys are being mailed this week. With the planned campaign, the repurposing of the convent is the priority, but the parish and school leaders want to get feedback on the feasibility of addressing the following projects:
  • Replace both parking lots
  • Create a dedicated faculty restroom in the school
  • Make electrical improvements to the church
  • Make electrical improvements to the school
  • Remodel existing rooms for the addition of a preschool program
  • Repair west staircase of the church
We hope to have all surveys completed by November 20. You may return your survey to the office or place it in the offertory basket at any Masses. You may also complete the survey online.  Click on Church of Saint Agnes and Saint Agnes School and enter the password: Agnes. 
 
Dr. Kevin Ferdinandt 
Headmaster
All School News
Singapore Math Info Session 11/9 
Dear Parents,
 
We are excited to host a K-6 Saxon/Singapore Math informational session on Thursday, November 9 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  Here's a run-down of the evening's agenda:  
  • 7:00-7:40 - Presentation by Mr. Adkins about the integration of Saxon & Singapore Math in the Helene Houle Auditorium   Q & A as time allows
  • 7:40-7:50 - Refreshments in the UAC Commons   
  • 7:50-8:30 - Faculty to Lead Parent Mini-Sessions to learn Singapore math methods and teacher pedagogy.
    • Grades K-1 Parents w/Mrs. Eckberg
    • Grades 2-3 Parents w/Mrs. Vance
    • Grades 4-6 Parents w/Mrs. Sullivan & Ms. Erickson                   
Mrs. Minton and I look forward to seeing you at this informative event that promises to equip parents with basic Singapore math skills at various levels in order to support our students better at home!  Topics to be discussed: the approach of concrete-pictorial-abstract in math; number bonds; 10 frames; model drawing in fractions and word problems.
 
Michael Adkins
Dean of Academics
Aggie Give Day
Aggie Give Day 11/15
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 15 for our first Aggie Give Day! Aggie Give day donations are allocated the the Annual Fund, which benefits each and every student.  Help us reach our goal of 400 donors and $150,000! 
 
We are also excited to announce a $50,000 dollar for dollar match for all new donors and for those making an increased gift. Gifts received from now to November 15 will be counted toward our goals.  Every gift matters!
 
Questions can be directed to the Advancement Office.
All School Fundraiser 11/21
Our start to the annual all school fundraiser is fast approaching! The students' official kick-off assembly is November 21. A letter will be mailed home next week with more details about the raffle and the exciting incentive prizes.

Remember - 100% of the proceeds stay at Saint Agnes School!
 
University of Mary Band and Choir to Visit Saint Agnes 11/8
As part  of their Fall Tour, the University of Mary Concert Choir and Concert Band will be visiting Saint Agnes School on Wednesday, November 8th. During the day, students in the Saint Agnes Concert Chorale and Concert Band will participate in master classes with members of the University's choir and band under the direction of Dr. Tom Porter (Choir) and Prof. Dennis Gowen (Band). In the evening, the University's choir and band will offer a concert here at Saint Agnes School in the Helene Houle Auditorium at 7:30PM. The concert is free and open to the public.

In conjunction with this visit, Saint Agnes students interested in attending the University of Mary and participating in their music program will have the opportunity to audition for a music scholarship. Please see Mr. Peters or Mr. Flaherty to be scheduled.
Chapel Mass 11/8
The monthly convent chapel Mass is offered at 7:10 AM on Wednesday, November 8. The convent chapel is accessible by the second floor of the school building. This Mass is held before school so that parents, students, families and faculty can all attend. Visitors may use the main entrance of the school building.  
Red Cross Blood Drive 11/8
The Student Council will host the Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 8th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Gruden Gym. One unit of blood saves three lives! Students age 16 or older who would like to donate should sign-up with Senior Evan Most or Mrs. Treichel. Students under 17 must turn in a parent permission form to donate. All student donors must register prior to the day of the drive, as walk in donors will not be accepted for this blood drive. Contact Mrs. Micah Treichel with questions.
Fall Sport Survey
Please help us evaluate our high school, junior high and grade school athletic programs by taking this short, anonymous survey. We encourage both the student-athlete and parent to participate.

Athlete Survey
Parent Survey 
New Student Applications for 2018-19
The application process is now open for the 2018-19 school year for NEW students only. Re-enrollment for current students will come later. If you have a child who will be new to Saint Agnes in the fall of 2018, you may fill out the 2018-19 Online Application and log into your TADS account. Select 'add a new student' to begin the application. Current families have priority in the acceptance process however we recommend filling out an application soon as many classes will fill quickly. If you have any questions please call the admissions office at 651-925-8803. 
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