Update from the Dean of Academics
Dear Parents,
The spring semester is coming to a close! Our K-6 students are working on SAT10 testing, high school students are taking AP exams, and all are preparing for final projects, papers, and tests. It is a busy time of year with many concerts, sporting events, and award ceremonies. Please encourage your students to prioritize their time well to end the semester strong.
I'm excited to promote the following Summer Opportunities for you and your family:
Please see more detailed descriptions below. I hope these many diverse opportunities complement your family's busy and joyful summer!
In Christ,
Mr. Michael Adkins
Dean of Academics
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Announcing New Business Administrator
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Bob Collett has joined Saint Agnes Church and School as our new Business Administrator! He has a strong faith and many years of experience in both parish work and the private sector. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Collett to Saint Agnes.
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Alumni Spotlight - Fr. James Burns '85 Named New President of Saint Mary's University in Winona
Fr. Burns (a 1985 graduate of Saint Agnes) has been serving as a dean and associate professor at Boston College since 2010. He will return to his native Minnesota in July to serve as Saint Mary's 14th president. We are proud of his amazing accomplishments and welcome him back to the Midwest! Read more from the Star Tribune, Saint Mary's, and Boston College.
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Printable Saint Agnes School Calendar for 2018-2019
Click here to view the 12-month calendar for the upcoming school year at Saint Agnes!
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Summer Series - Registration Extended to May 11!
We have something for everyone in the family this summer from keyboarding, theatre, art, and robotics for students to adult and alumni offerings including Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg Address with Dr. Pentecost, deepening prayer with Dr. Ferdinandt, and apologetics with Mr. Blonigen! View full course descriptions and register for all academic and athletic offerings on our website. Please register as soon as possible so we can staff our camps accordingly.
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First Communion this Weekend
Please pray for all of our 2nd grade students this week as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion this weekend. The students will be on a retreat this Friday as they ready their hearts and souls for this sacrament. First Communion Masses will take place at the Church of Saint Agnes at 10AM Saturday, May 12 (Ordinary Form) and 7:30AM Sunday, May 13 (Extraordinary Form).
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Senior Banquet Volunteer Waitstaff Needed
Waitstaff is needed to serve at this year's senior banquet, scheduled for Thursday, May 17 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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Summer Math Program Online (Aleks) - Enroll by June 8
Saint Agnes is pleased to offer an online summer math program: Aleks, a convenient math enrichment opportunity for students of all levels of ability going into grades 2-12. Improve, strengthen, and challenge skills and abilities with a 3-month subscription to this online mathematics program. Contact Ms. Davern by June 8 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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Close the Summer Learning Gap!
Keep your student's knowledge and skills sharp over the summer! By spending minutes a day with Summer Solutions, students get the practice they need to keep moving forward. Summer Solutions was designed to help students return to school after summer break confident and ready to learn new material.
Enroll anytime! The paperback books (just $14.99 each) will be mailed directly to your home. Click here for more information. To order through our schools' account, go to www.SummerSolutions.net and enter our school code: H55103AGN
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PreK - Grade 8 Summer Reading List!
Saint Agnes is pleased to offer the summer reading list from National Endowment for the Humanities. This reading list includes many classic books for students in grades PreK-8 to read over the summer on their own or with parents. The list has been adjusted to remove books from the Saint Agnes literature curriculum.
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Saint Agnes 3V3 Fall Basketball League
Starting next fall, Saint Agnes will be hosting the first ever 3V3 Fall Basketball League! This league is a great opportunity for our CAA basketball players to play more games together before starting the CAA winter season. Fall basketball is open to all boys and girls grades 4-8. Two-twenty minute games will be played each Sunday between 4-8PM. Dates include September 23, September 30, October 7, and October 14. For each team, submit a $75 fee and rosters of 3-5 players. Click here to register. Official rules available here. Please contact Mr. Sam Thompson or Mr. Mike Streitz with questions.
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Grade School/Junior High Summer Volleyball
This program will provide an opportunity for Aggies to learn, develop, and refine volleyball skills before the fall season. Practices will take place Wednesdays 10AM-12PM in Gruden Gym from June 13-August 8 (with no practice the week of July 4). Girls entering grades 5-8 are invited to be part of this eight-week program. Click here for more information. Contact Coach Odenbrett or Michelle Andersen with questions.
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Field Day 2018 Is Almost Here!
T-Shirt orders are due Wednesday, May 9. Permission slips are due Monday, May 14. K-8 students will be at West Minnehaha Playground from 9:30AM-1:45PM on Friday, May 25. Please contact Mr. Thompson with questions.
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ATTENTION Parents of Seniors!
Reminder that the RSVP deadline for the senior banquet was May 4. Please contact Mrs. DeMarais if you have not yet sent your response.
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Academic Convocation - Friday, May 25
The 2018 Academic Convocation will be held in the Helene Houle Auditorium on Friday, May 25 beginning at 1:45PM. 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 Wednesday, May 30 at 11AM. Graduation is on Friday, June 1 at 7PM in Bandas Gym.
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Student Stewardship Opportunity - Support the Sisters!
Students are invited to help Saint Agnes prepare for the arrival of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist by contributing $2 to fund their last two prie-dieus! Dr. Ferdinandt is handcrafting eight of these kneelers in his woodshop, and materials cost $350 for each prie-dieu. The collection for our final Thursday Masses of the school year is being taken for the prie-dieus. Donation jars are also available in the offices of Mr. Hendrickson and Mr. Flood.
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Job Opportunities for Aggie Students
Sweet Martha's Cookies at the MN State Fair
Once again, Sweet Martha's Cookies is asking Saint Agnes students to join their team at the Great MN Get Together! Sweet Martha's hires students from other area Catholic high schools in addition to Saint Agnes students. They only hire in-house references, so it is great that they want our students to apply! Must be 16 years of age. Apply online with Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar. Make sure to put "Saint Agnes" as your Sweet Martha's reference.
Warners' Stellian
Warners' Stellian is looking for part-time warehouse associates to join their team this summer. They hope to fill these positions as soon as possible! Make sure to include Saint Agnes in the "referred by" field of the application. The warehouse is located one mile north of Saint Agnes, just off of Dale and Atwater. Download the Warners' Stellian application. No need for a cover letter or resume when you apply.
Midland Hills Country Club
Want to get some exercise, soak in some vitamin D and make connections? Here is your chance! Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville will be having a Caddy Orientation meeting this Saturday, May 5 at 9AM. The meeting will last approximately one hour, and you should go to the Pro Shop to check in.
For questions about these and other job opportunities please contact
Mrs. Kate Boyle
in the Advancement Office.
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College Application Boot Camp for Class of 2019 - August 6-9
The Guidance Office is excited to announce the 3rd 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. At Boot Camp, incoming seniors will complete at least one full college application, visit a college campus, write and revise application essays, complete an activity resume, and more! Registration forms available here or in the Guidance Office. Please turn registration forms into the Main Office by Thursday, June 7. Cost is $90. Questions? Contact Mrs. Rachel Kemp.
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Christian Intellectual Formation at the U of M
Anselm House, a Christian study center at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, welcomes Aggies coming to the U of M to
apply for the Colin MacLaurin Fellows
, a three-year program of study in the Christian intellectual tradition. Share meals and prayer, discuss carefully selected readings in small cohorts, and live life together at the intersection of faith and university life. This program is open to all U of M students, and the application deadline is May 15. Anselm House has strong ties to the Department of Catholic Studies at UST and the Newman Center at the U of M. Questions?
Contact John Rogers
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