Parent Newsletter: 10/8/2018
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Rosary Pilgrimage to the Cathedral
A crew of our 6th grade altar boys were honored to serve for Bishop Cozzens (and pause for a photo with Fr. Ubel) during last week's Rosary Procession at Cathedral of St. Paul. Grades 4-6 prayed the Rosary with other grade school and junior high students from across the Archdiocese to mark this Month of the Holy Rosary.
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Student Performance from NPH
Last week, Grades 7-12 enjoyed a performance and visit from Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters"), an organization which runs orphanages throughout Latin America. Student musicians and dancers performed traditional songs and dances representing their unique culture and spent the remainder of the day with our Spanish classes.
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Girls Soccer Ends 11-5 before Playoffs
Aggie Girls Soccer finished their regular season with a record of 11-5 after defeating Saint Croix Prep 2-0 on Saturday at Pioneer Park. Becca Fabozzi recorded her 10th goal of the season and Ana Hughes scored her 9th, while goalkeeper Lily Hafner earned her sixth shutout of the 2018 campaign. This season, the Aggies went undefeated in section play, going 6-0, and earned 3rd seed in Section 4A. Come cheer on the team as they play the winner of St. Paul Harding vs. Mounds Park Academy at Pioneer Park on Saturday, October 13 at 3:00 PM.
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PSAT/PLAN Testing On Campus - Wednesday, October 10
Saint Agnes will administer the PSAT and PLAN tests this Wednesday. Both are preliminary college readiness and preparatory tests and serve as practice for the real ACT and SAT college entrance exams. Payment is due this Monday, October 8. You may
pay online here
or by cash/check (note PLAN or PSAT in the memo) returned to the Main Office. Please
contact Mrs. Rachel Kemp
with any questions.
Pre-12 Open House - Thursday, October 11
The first open house of the year is this Thursday! Please mention this event with any family, friends or neighbors who may be interested in learning more about Catholic education at Saint Agnes.
Like and share our event on Facebook
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K-6 Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day - Wednesday, October 17
We look forward to welcoming Grandparents and Special Friends on Wednesday, October 17. Invitations have already been mailed, based on information submitted to us from parents. If you have questions about the invites or this special day, please
contact Mrs. Kate Boyle
in the Advancement Office at 651-925-8880. RSVP’s are not required. For more details on this exciting day, see the schedule below:
Morning Schedule
7:55 AM - School Day Begins/Classroom Visit (
Classrooms)
8:45 AM - K-6 School Mass (
Upper Church of Saint Agnes)
9:30 AM - Activity (
K/1 in Cafeteria - 2/3 in Gruden Gym – 4, 5 and 6 on Second Floor)
10:30 AM - K-6 Convocation (
Helene Houle Auditorium)
11:15 AM Coffee & Treats (
Ubel Activity Center Commons)
Saint Agnes Fall Festival - Sunday, October 21
The annual Church of Saint Agnes Fall Festival will be held from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 21! Volunteers and donations are still needed to make this parish fundraiser a success. Follow these links to
volunteer
or to
learn more
. Please
contact Kristin Coyne
with any questions at 651-998-9509.
Picture Retakes - Tuesday, October 23
Picture retake day is for any new or absent students or for those who are not 100% satisfied with their picture package. If you wish to have a portrait retaken, please bring your original picture package with you to the camera to ensure that the correct order is printed for the retake. If you are new or were absent on the first picture day and want to order photos, please
visit mylifetouch.com
and enter Picture Day ID: MI198195Y1. Paper order forms are available in the Main Office.
Pre-12 Fall Conferences and No School - Wednesday, October 24
Make sure to mark your calendars for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 24 from 12:00 to 8:00 PM. Reminder: There is no school on this day.
Pre-6 Conferences:
Grade school conferences will take place in classrooms.
Parents may schedule K-6 conferences using Sign-Up Genius here.
A reminder that sign up is reserved for families with three or more children in grades Pre-6 until 8:00 AM on Monday, October 15, after which time all families are free to sign up. Thank you for your consideration.
7-12 Conferences:
Conferences for parents of students in grades 7-12 are available on a drop-in basis in Gruden Gym (the grade school gymnasium) and the UAC Commons.
Fr. Tolton Production Coming to Saint Agnes - Thursday, October 25
Tolton: From Slave to Priest
, the powerful live production performed by actor Jim Coleman of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented in our Helene Houle Auditorium on Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 PM. Meet Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American priest, in this one-man multimedia performance. From his dramatic escape from slavery to his courageous struggle in the face of prejudice, Fr. Tolton’s inspiring life centers around his message reconciliation and hope. This riveting drama is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 75 minutes, and is suitable for ages 10 and up. Admission will be $10 each ticket.
Pay with credit card online
or purchase tickets at the door the night of the show. Additional donations are suggested.
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Winter Sports Registration Now Open
Registration for Winter sports is now open for grades 5-12 on our Aggie Athletics
website
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High School winter sports include basketball, wrestling, hockey, cheerleading, boys swimming, and alpine skiing. Grade School and Junior High sports include basketball, Mini Mat Men wrestling, and swimming. Please
contact Mr. Mike Streitz
, Athletics and Activities Director, with any questions. Let's go, Aggies!
Come Support Our Aggie Athletes this Week!
(M) October 8:
Volleyball
at St. Peter, North St. Paul (Grade 8, 4:30 PM; Grade 7, 5:15 PM)
(T) October 9:
Volleyball
vs. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at Saint Agnes Gruden Gym (Grade 6 Red, 4:30 PM)
Volleyball
at Academy of Holy Angels (C 4:30 PM, JV 4:30 PM, Varsity 6:00 PM)
Volleyball
vs. St. Joseph of West St. Paul at Saint Agnes Gruden Gym (Grade 5, 5:15 PM)
Girls Swim & Dive
All Meet vs. Coon Rapids at St. Anthony Village HS (6:00 PM)
(W) October 10:
Volleyball
vs. Highland Catholic at Saint Agnes Gruden Gym (Grade 6 White, 3:45 PM)
Volleyball
at St. Mark's (Grade 6 Red, 4:00 PM)
Volleyball
vs. Transfiguration at Saint Agnes Gruden Gym (Grade 8, 4:30 PM; Grade 7, 5:15 PM)
Volleyball
vs. Presentation at Saint Agnes Gruden Gym (Grade 5, 4:45 PM)
(R) October 11:
Volleyball
vs. Concordia Academy-Roseville at Saint Agnes Bandas Gym (C 4:30 PM; JV 5:30 PM; Varsity 7:00 PM)
Girls Swim & Dive
All Meet vs. Visitation at St. Anthony Village HS (5:30 PM)
(F) October 12:
Football
at Minnehaha Academy South Campus (JH 4:30 PM)
Football
vs. Minneapolis Roosevelt at Sea Foam Stadium - Concordia University, St. Paul (Varsity 7:00 PM)
(S) October 13: Tri-Metro
Volleyball
Tournament at Saint Agnes Bandas Gym (Grade 9, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Girls Swim & Dive
All Invitational at Simley HS (2:00 PM)
View full athletics calendar
here
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No School October Dates
Please not that school will not be in session on the following October dates:
- October 18: Pre-12 MEA Break
- October 19: Pre-12 MEA Break
- October 24: Pre-12 Fall Conferences
Masses This Week
October 9: 8:45 AM – K-6 Mass
October 11: 8:45 AM – 7-12 Mass
Saint Agnes Food Pantry is Open
The Saint Agnes food pantry is open Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM and contains both perishable and non-perishable items. Any Saint Agnes family who wishes to take advantage of this resource is encouraged to stop in or
contact John Ernster
to set up an appointment.
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