Parent Newsletter: 5/28/2019
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A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER
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Dear Families,
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, marks Fr. Moriarty’s 20th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Today, after the final K-6 mass of the school year, we gave him a spiritual bouquet from our Preschool through 12th grade students and faculty members.
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We are so grateful for his ministry here at Saint Agnes and for his faithful commitment to the Church and her teachings.
Please say a special prayer for Fr. Moriarty—in thanksgiving to God for his service to Saint Agnes Church and School and for many more decades of faithful leadership in the Church.
May God continue to give him grace in his priestly ministry,
Kevin Ferdinandt
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A MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMIC DEAN / LOWER SCHOOL DIRECTOR
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Dear Families,
The accomplishments and achievements of our high school students were honored at last Friday's Academic Convocation Ceremony. As we enter this final week of school and prepare for Commencement Exercises, I would like to acknowledge four seniors who earned these top honors from the Class of 2019:
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Palm Award Honorees:
Past Palm Award recipients, Maria Turch '16, Toby Cossiart '17, Benjamin Seifert '16, and Margaret Blackstone '18 bestowed the prestigious Palm Award on this year's honorees:
Lauren McCann
and
Terrell Jones
. These seniors, selected by faculty, have achieved excellence in areas of faith, academics, activities, athletics, character, virtue, leadership, friendship, and service. Both Terrell and Lauren will have the opportunity to address their peers at Commencement. Terrell is heading off to Hamline University in the fall to study Exercise Science, and Lauren will attend University of Mary where she will study Nursing.
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Valedictorian & Salutatorian:
Our highest academic honors were bestowed on Valedictorian
Ellen Steffes
and Salutatorian
Amelia Knapp
for having the highest cumulative grade point averages in the senior class. Amelia will greet the school community at Commencement, and Ellen will bid everyone farewell. Both Ellen and Amelia have been awarded extensive merit-based scholarships for academics toward their college education. Ellen will attend North Dakota State University where she will study Mechanical Engineering, and Amelia will attend University of Dallas where she will pursue a major in Premedical Biology.
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Congratulations to these students and all who have achieved great things this school year!
In Christ,
Mr. Michael Adkins
Dean of Academics
Director of the Lower School
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Senior Reflection: Brian D. '19 | Journeying Together
DON'T MISS our final senior reflection: Brian D. '19 shares his Aggie story with underclassmen on overcoming fear, finding your passion, and making the journey matter.
#GoAggies
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Dr. Kirsch Graduates with PhD from Catholic University of America
S/O to the newest PhD on our faculty, Dr. Kirsch, who just graduated with a doctorate in Greek and Latin from Catholic University of America!
#GoAggies
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Junior High Students Honored at Awards Ceremony
Celebrating the gifts and talents of our incredible junior high students! Aggie Award Honorees (Benny H. ’24, Abigail M. ’24, Joseph H. ’23, Aliana P. ’23) | Academic Excellence Honorees (Liz W. ’24, Joshua W. ’24, Alexander L. ’23, Elinor T. ’23) | and Student Award Honorees nominated by peers for reflecting notable characteristics of the Saints (Liz W. ’24, Joseph H. '23, Benny H. ’24, Kamaal M. ’23, Abigail M. ’24, Elizabeth G. ’23, Jaden B. ’24, Aidan W. ’23, Calvin K. ’24)
#GoAggies
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Aggie Reunion at the Patrol Picnic!
S/O to all of our Aggie Alums in uniform for their commitment to service! Last week before our 6th grade patrols marched through St. Paul in the Patrol Parade, they were spotted by an Aggie Alum: Police Sergeant Daniel Day '83! This snapshot between generations of Aggies says it all.
#OnceAnAggie
#AlwaysAnAggie
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Grade 4 Aggies Visit Little Sisters of the Poor
On Friday, our 4th Grade Classes (who won the Lower School Lenten Penny War) visited the Little Sisters of the Poor! 4th graders attended Mass, sang songs, and enjoyed lunch and conversation with with the residents and Sisters. They also presented the Sisters with a $3,400 check of funds raised by K-6 students this Lent!
#GoAggies
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Class of 2019 Celebrates College Shirt Day
College shirt day! Class of 2019 Aggies off to Truman State (MO), Benedictine (KS), Hillsdale (MI), Belmont (TN), U of M – Twin Cities, St. Thomas, UMary, North Dakota State, University of Dallas (TX), Mankato State, Winona State, Hamline, Century, UW-Madison, Inver Hills, UMD, Dunwoody, Stout (WI), UW-Platteville, Marquette, St. Cloud Tech, Fisk (TN), Saint Paul, Anoka Ramsey, St. Joseph’s (PA), St. Scholastica, UND, St. Kate’s |
#GoAggies
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Grade 3 Ancient Rome Day
3rd grade's capstone to this semester-long study culminated in a Roman feast and presentation of their research on an Ancient Roman gods and goddesses, culture, people, and places. Transmitting coded messages with a Caesar Cipher and learning Roman Numerals was a highlight of the research. A fun way to celebrate the Roman Empire Jesus was born into and how the Church grew!
#GoAggies
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Lots of Excitement at Class of 2032 BBQ Picnic
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Summer Series Final Registration Deadline: Today! - Tuesday, May 28
Registration for Summer Series 2019 will close at midnight on Tuesday, May 28! Enjoy book club conversations at local coffee shops; Bring Law & Order to life, mock-trial style; Conduct experiments and read storybooks to inspire young scientists; and so much more! For easy planning, use our
Summer Series Calendar
. Camp descriptions available on
our website
. Please
contact Ms. Theresa Kinyon
with questions.
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7-12 Final Exams -
Beginning Wednesday, May 29
Final exams will be held Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31.
Download schedule here.
Students in grades 7-12 are dismissed after the exam periods/end-of-year events are completed each day: Wednesday (after Baccalaureate Mass, appx. 12:15 PM), Thursday (12:20 PM for 7-11; after graduation rehearsal for seniors), and Friday (11:30 AM). Teachers will be available for review sessions, and students may stay on campus to study in various locations. As in the past, with a prior parent note or call, seniors with study halls need not report to campus during study hall exam times. Please note that K-6 dismissal remains at 2:45 PM both Wednesday and Thursday. All students are dismissed at 11:30 AM on Friday and there is no After School Care.
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Early Dismissal & No After School Care - Friday, May 31
This Friday, May 31, all students will be dismissed for summer break at 11:30 AM. After school care for Grades K-6 and Commons for Grades 7-12 will not be available that day. In addition, the Main Office will be closed at 2:00 PM.
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Senior Party Volunteers Needed - Friday, May 31
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with the Post-Graduation Senior Party for the Class of 2019! Please see the attached
flyer
for more information! Contact
Mrs. Tina Graner
or
Mr. Karl Hendrickson
with questions.
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Used Uniform Sale - Monday, June 17
Save the date for the annual Used Uniform Sale! Join us in the UAC Commons on Monday, June 17 from 7:00-8:00 PM. Cash or check only, please. In preparation for this annual event, please consider donating gently used uniform items for students at all levels. Shoes and belts that are in good condition will also be accepted. Please contact
Mrs. Kathy Kilduff
in the Main Office with questions.
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Aggie Open Golf Scramble -
Monday, July 22
Come support the Athletics Department at our 14th annual Aggie Open Golf Tournament on Monday, July 22. Compete at Como Golf Course and return to Saint Agnes to enjoy a catered dinner and cash bar in the air-conditioned Ubel Activity Center. $125 for golf and dinner. $40 for dinner only.
Not a golfer
but wish to support our athletic department or share your company name? Sponsorships available as well, starting at $200. To register or for sponsorship information, visit
birdeasepro.com/aggieopen
. Please
contact Mike Streitz
with questions at 651-925-8705.
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2019 College Boot Camp - August 5-8
The Guidance Office is excited to announce our annual College Application Boot Camp, a four-day, intensive workshop to jump-start the college application process, ensuring that students are on-track as they begin their senior year.
When:
August 5-8, 2019
Where:
Saint Agnes School & Local Colleges
Who:
Incoming Seniors – Class of 2020!
What:
At Boot Camp, students will complete at least one full college application, write and revise application essays, complete an activity resume, discuss college majors and careers, attend group workshops, meet with a guidance counselor for individual conferences (as needed), visit at least one college campus, talk with college admissions representatives.
Cost:
$90
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Come Support Our Aggie Athletes this Week!
(T) May 28:
Baseball
vs. Nativity at Highland Park Little League (Grade 8, 3:30 PM)
Softball
Varsity Section Tournament vs. Minnehaha Academy at Goodrich Softball Park (3:30 PM)
Baseball
Varsity Section Tournament vs. Mounds Park Academy at Barnes Field, Concordia University (3:45 PM)
Baseball
Playoffs vs. Highland Catholic at West Mini (Grade 5, 4:00 PM)
Softball
Varsity Section Tournament, Winner of 3:30 PM Aggies vs. Minnehaha Academy game plays Mounds Park Academy at Goodrich Softball Park (5:00 PM)
(W) May 29:
Baseball
Playoffs vs. Nativity at Highland Park Little League (Grade 7, 3:30 PM)
Softball
Playoffs vs. Holy Spirit at Edgcumbe Rec (Grade 8, 3:30 PM)
Lacrosse
Varsity Sections at Hastings HS (6:00 PM)
(R) May 30:
Track & Field
All Section Meet
(S) June 1:
Track & Field
All Section Meet
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Two Aggie Top Finishers from Tri-Metro Conference Track Championships
S/O to two top finishers from the Tri-Metro Conference Track Championships: Ray R. ’19 took first in the 800M and Vaughn W. ’21 took first in the 1600M.
#AggieStrong
#GoAggies
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Softball Photos Available for Purchase
Visit this link
to view and purchase softball photos taken by Jordana Torgeson Photography at the Monday, May 20th game versus the Legacy Christian Academy Wildcats.
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Baseball Photos Available for Purchase
Visit this link
to view and purchase baseball photos taken by Jordana Torgeson Photography at the Tuesday, May 21st game versus the St. Croix Lutheran Crusaders.
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Please Check Lost and Found
Please make sure to look for items that belong to your children in the lost and found area, located on the west side of the cafeteria. All items not claimed will be donated to charity after school on May 31.
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2-12 Register for Aleks, Online Summer Math Program
Improve, strengthen, and challenge skills and abilities with a 3-month subscription to
Aleks
, an online math enrichment program for students going into grades 2-12. Contact
Mrs. Cates
by Friday, June 7 to register. Click
here
to make a one-time payment of $35. Learn more and get recommendations on pacing as well as how to use Aleks time wisely
at this link
.
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Box Tops for Education - Please Submit By the End of the Year
As you prepare for the end of the school year, please be sure to submit your Box Tops to the school or parish offices! Many Box Tops expire on 6/30/19, and it is very important to turn them in soon.
No need to trim or check for expiration dates: Just bring in as is, and we will do the rest. Just have a small amount? Please still turn in, as it all adds up in the end.
We are currently halfway of our goal of $1,000!
New Digital Box Tops are starting in June 2019
Instead of clipping Box Tops, families will be asked to download the Box Top App and scan their receipt. Any Box Tops that are not expired can still be clipped and turned in. More information will be sent as the new program is launched.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Announcement
We are excited to announce that the pilot of our Kindergarten CGS program went very well and we received overwhelmingly positive feedback! We will be adding CGS to 1st grade (Fall 2019) and grade 2 (Fall 2020) in addition to our already strong Religion program and sacramental prep. In addition, we are pleased that the CGS atrium will now be located within our school! Please see the attached
letter
for more details.
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Aim Higher Foundation Tuition-Assistance Summer Application Period Opens - Friday, May 31
This summer, the Aim Higher Foundation will be opening a second application period for additional 2019-20 school year tuition-assistance scholarships. On May 31, the Aim Higher section of the TADS financial aid application at
mytads.com
will reopen for all students in grades K-8. On a rolling basis, scholarships to students from families with demonstrated financial need will be awarded through June and July, ending August 4. As soon as scholarships are awarded, the Aim Higher foundation will notify schools and families about the awards. As with the first application period, following verification of the students’ enrollment in October, the Aim Higher Foundation will send funds directly to the school on behalf of the student.
More information available here
. Please
contact the Admissions Office
with questions at 651-925-8803.
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11-12 Prom Photos Available for Download
Visit this link
to view and download prom photos taken by Mr. Richard Graner.
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Summer Student Pass - $29 for Unlimited Rides on Buses & Trains
Any current 9-12th grade student can get unlimited rides on buses and trains up to a $3.25 fare and you can ride any time between 5:00AM-10:00PM every day of the week. Passes are valid from June 1 through September 3. Visit
metrotransit.org/summer-pass
or
view the flyer
for more details.
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Employment Opportunities with Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar
Sweet Martha's is looking for employees 15 and older to work the 2019 Minnesota State Fair. If you are interested, go to
www.sweetmarthas.com/application
to apply. Please use "Saint Agnes" as your Sweet Martha's reference. Please email
katie@sweetmarthas.com
with questions.
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Job Opportunities for Students: From the Guidance Office
Cedar Creek Landscaping
Hiring high school students for the summer!
Note: Must be 18 years of age or older
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QUICK LINKS FROM PAST WEEKS
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Volunteers
: Make sure your E3 status is up-to-date, especially if you have volunteered at
multiple Archdiocesan locations
.
Learn more on our website
. For questions, please contact Volunteer & Safe Environment Coordinator,
Annette Beaudry
at 651-925-8826.
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Allow families the chance to send their children to the school that is the best fit for them! Learn more about how to talk to our legislators about
supporting school choice.
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue
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