Parking Ban Lifted, Homework Survey Update, Free Soccer Camp this Summer, and More!
Parent Newsletter: 3/25/2019
Headmaster's Update
School Choice Leadership Award: Saint Agnes School is the recipient of the National School Choice Leadership Award 2019 for “tireless dedication toward providing all children with access to effective education options…” We continue to champion the cause of school choice in conjunction with the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) and Opportunity for All Kids (OAK). If you would like to join us, please consider writing to the governor as well as your state senator and representative. If you don’t know how to do that, go to mncatholic.org, click on “Take Action,” then “Find your Legislator,” and enter your zip code. It will allow you to compose a message to the right people according to your zip code. The bills that have been introduced are: “HF1894: Tax credit for K-12 scholarship fund donations provided” and “SF: K-12 scholarships donations income tax credit allowance creation.” Thanks for your support!
2019-20 6th Grade Expansion: Due to the amount of interest in our 6th grade for this coming fall, we have decided to explore offering a third section of 6th grade for the 2019-20 school year. We have had a waiting list in 6th grade each of the past two years, and we anticipated having to turn away many good families again this year. We have decided not to do so. Although we are very limited in additional classroom space, we see this move as an important part of our school’s service to the Archdiocese and its families.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Don Bosco Holy Hour - Fridays, Beginning March 29
Parents, families, friends, and students of Saint Agnes are invited to attend the weekly Don Bosco Holy Hour to pray for our school. This Holy Hour of Adoration will take place in the lower chapel of the Church from 2:00-3:00 PM each Friday that school is in session, beginning March 29. We will say the Rosary together at 2:25 PM, praying each week for general and specific intentions as well as designated grades. Please feel free to pick-up your child from school and bring them in to join the final 10 minutes of Adoration each week. See flyeror visit the webpage for more information. Please contact Gwyn Walter for more information.
Winter Uniform Trade-In at Donald's - Through Sunday, March 31
Bring in your used uniform items and receive credit towards the purchase of new uniform items (in the same credit amount category). Donald's Uniform is located in St. Paul (972 Payne Ave.) and Eden Prairie (6407 City West Pkwy). See the flyer or visit their website for more information.
AP Exam Registration - Registration by Friday, March 29
AP Exams will be held May 6 – May 17. Information will be distributed to students this week regarding test dates and registration information. Please reference the Parent Letter for more detailed information and this form for payment and registration information. Online payment is preferred. Please contact Mrs. Rachel Kemp with any questions.
Homework Survey Update
We’ve compiled all the extensive survey information and, after Spring Break, we will begin sharing the data with faculty, students, and parents. Thank you again so much for your patience, and many thanks to the parents who helped develop and input all of the survey data! Please contact Mr. Michael Adkins with questions.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity at Minnesota Children's Museum!
High school students (entering grades 9-12 in the 19-20 school year) are invited to consider joining the Play Team at Minnesota Children's Museum this summer! Spark children's learning through play and have a unique opportunity to build your resume. View the flyer for more information. Apply online before the application closes May 17. Contact Volunteer Services at 651-225-6046 for more questions.
