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Headmaster's Update:
- Senior Lunches: I have begun meeting with seniors at lunch this week to discuss their plans for next year, what they will miss when they leave Saint Agnes, and what they would do if they were in my position as headmaster. I am always surprised by the maturity of our seniors when they speak so beautifully about missing their friends and teachers from Saint Agnes the most. What a blessing for me to hear from them as the end draws nigh!
- Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist: Construction has begun on the convent to prepare for the arrival of the sisters. We also received a notice from the sisters announcing that they will be sending three sisters to work as teachers in our Lower School (K-6) and another sister to work in our Upper School (7-12) for a total of four sisters: It is really happening! Some people have recently expressed doubt that the Dominicans are coming at all-which I have naturally laughed at. I don't know what I'll do with the 8 prie dieus (complicated kneelers for them) that I'm working on in my wood shop if they don't come! Don't worry: they're coming in August 2018.
- Security: Now that April and May are upon us (despite the continued late snow fall), the inevitable emergence of brash thieves, needy panhandlers, and other unsavory characters will descend upon the city of St. Paul. I want to take this opportunity to offer a few reminders about security at and around Saint Agnes School: (1) Live a charitable life, but please do not give money to anybody asking for it on our campus (as they will come to the school more often if we do). (2) If anybody approaches your vehicle and asks for money, please call the main office immediately (office hours are 7AM-3:30PM daily), find an administrator, or contact our security person in the lot. If you are threatened, call 911. (3) If you see anybody suspicious looking through vehicles or making their way through our lots, call 911. (4) Lock your doors at all times and do not leave any valuables in vehicles while in any of our lots or parked on the street near campus.
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We are needing to use the Saint Agnes bus on more occasions than our bus drivers can currently serve. Taking students and staff for field trips and other irregularly scheduled events during the school day is a particular need. Drivers need a Class B CDL, including Passenger Transport, School Bus, and Air Brakes tests. Interested parties should
contact Mr. Mike Streitz, Athletics Director.
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Women, Wine, & Portraiture; Boundary Waters; Basketball Camps; and More!
Learn more about these and other exciting opportunities of the 2018 Saint Agnes Summer Series.
View full course descriptions and register for all academic and athletic offerings on
our website
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Preschool at Saint Agnes Still Accepting Fall 2018 Applicants
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Registration Opens Today!
The Church of Saint Agnes is excited to host Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for the third year in 2018-2019! This program
is a
Montessori-based Catholic faith formation program
in which children 3-5 years old grow in their relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd, through a
deep engagement in Scripture and Liturgy
.
Three sections of the Good Shepherd Atrium will be offered: 8-9:30AM (to accommodate school families especially); 10-11:30AM every Tuesday; and 10-11:30AM every Wednesday.
Online registration for 2018-2019 is available April 9-May 1.
Please go to
this link
for more information and to register.
Questions? Call or text Annamarie Adkins at 651-324-4870.
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Chapel Mass - Wednesday, April 11
The monthly convent chapel Mass is offered at 7:10AM on Wednesday, April 11. 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.
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"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"!
Limited tickets still remaining.
Buy Tickets Here!
Online ticketing and reserved seats only! No refunds or exchanges.
Please call 651-925-8700 with questions.
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Matching Funds for Saint Agnes School at the Relevant Radio® Christ Brings Hope Banquet!
Attend the Christ Brings Hope Benefit Banquet on Friday, April 20 at the JW Marriott - Mall of America, and you can designate matching funds for Saint Agnes School when you make your Relevant Radio donation! For details and to register, go to the Events tab at RelevantRadio.com, and select MINNESOTA or call 612-643-4117.
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Fundraising Fee
The 2017-18 Fundraising Fee has been added to households who did not fulfill the requirement through raffle ticket sales. You will notice this fee on your next scheduled TAD's invoice for March 20 - April 10. An email was sent between March 1-7 to the households with outstanding amounts due. Contact Ms. Sandy Veal
with any questions.
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ACT Exam at Saint Agnes: 8AM This Saturday, April 14
Saint Agnes will host the ACT Exam in the high school library this Saturday, April 14. Students who registered to take the exam should report to Door #1 prior to 8AM. No examinees will be admitted who are late. Examinees should bring a printed copy of their testing ticket, acceptable photo identification, sharpened No. 2 pencils, and an approved calculator. It is highly recommended for parents and students to review ACT's Test Day Information page.
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Sophomores Testing on Tuesday, April 17
All sophomores will take a new standardized test
called the
Classic Learning Test (CLT) that aligns with our mission and curriculum. The
CLT will be incorporated (for no added cost) with our regular offering of standardized tests, including the SAT10, Explore, Plan, ACT, PSAT, and AP.
The CLT exam will take approximately two hours for our 10th grade students to complete the morning of Tuesday, April 17th. Students will be directed to where they should report prior to the exam date.
Questions? Please contact Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics.
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Senior Retreat - Tuesday, April 17
This year's Senior class retreat will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at Dunrovin Retreat Center. The retreat will run the entirety of the school day, with the bus departing from Saint Agnes at 7:55AM. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served and students may be out of uniform (please see non-uniform dress code in Parent/Student handbook). Students are encouraged to bring weather-appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes for free time. If you missed the deadline, permission forms can be downloaded here and should be turned into Mr. Wanless as soon as possible. Please contact Mr. Brandon Wanless with any questions.
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Driver's Education Summer 2018
Saint Agnes is happy to partner with Safeway Driving School to offer Driver's Education to students ages 14.5 to 18 as part of our Summer Series for 2018. The Teen Package includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The class will be offered June 4-15.
Click here to register. For more information, please contact
Mrs. Becca DeMarais in the Main Office at 651-925-8700.
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