Weekly Newsletter: 10/25/2021 |
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Welcome, Mother Amata Veritas, OP! |
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Today we had a special guest with us at Saint Agnes School--Mother Amata Veritas, OP! Mother is the new Mother Superior for the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and has begun her journey across the country to visit the apostolates where their order is serving. We are blessed, of course, with the presence of four Dominican Sisters that serve here at Saint Agnes School.
Thank you, Mother Amata Veritas, for your witness to the faith and for gifting us with sisters to serve our students!
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Fall Conferences & No School--October 28th
Mark your calendars for Parent/Teacher Conferences This Thursday, October 28. The links to sign up are below--please note that you MUST specify your choice of a phone or in-person conference when you sign up.
Lower School
10:30AM-7:30PM: In-Person or Phone Conferences
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**PLEASE COMPLETE PRE-CONFERENCE SURVEY FOUND IN "LOWER SCHOOL NEWS" SECTION BELOW** |
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Upper School
10:30AM-3:00PM: In-Person or Phone Conferences (signup required)
4:00-7:30PM: In-Person Conferences (Walk-in only)
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If you do opt for a phone conference, here is a list of all of the teachers' numbers.
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All-School Fundraiser – Coming Soon!
The all school fundraiser will officially begin on November 24th, and this brand new 2021 Ford Explorer will be our Grand Prize! School-wide incentive prizes will be given to students for selling their quota of raffle tickets – more details to follow in the coming weeks!
The raffle will be conducted at the annual Red & White Benefit dinner on Saturday, February 12th
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Women's Life Care Center Fundraising Dinner
The Women’s Life Care Center invites you to their “Always Open for Life” Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, November 4th at the Church of St. Peter (2600 Margaret St. N, North St. Paul, MN 55109). You won’t want to miss an amazing evening of powerful testimonials and exciting updates, featuring Prof. Theresa Collett of St. Thomas University.
Seating begins--5:30PM
Dinner & Program--6:00PM-8:00PM
Dinner is complimentary (Sunday attire). This is a free event. An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended.
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Menu Change--Friday, October 29th
Due to supply issues, instead of the planned Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, Mac & Cheese will be served this Friday.
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A Message From The Counselors' Office |
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Navigating the College Process
Your Saint Agnes Guidance Office is excited to announce that we are partnering with national college search expert, Cozy Wittman, from College Inside Track to share important, effective search strategies to assure your family stays on track. If you have a 9th -11th grader, you will want to join!
Topics we will cover will include:
· How to do an effective tour with campuses closed?
· How does my student take advantage of scholarships?
· Should I even bother with an ACT now?
· What happens if my student doesn't have a test score?
· How do you search for schools if your student doesn’t know what they want to do?
Here are the details:
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 @ 7PM
WHERE: Saint Agnes School, Choir Room
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
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June 2023 Trip to Puerto Rico--Parent Info Meeting TONIGHT
The Spanish department is excited to announce we will be traveling to Puerto Rico in June of 2023. Our students will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating ecosystems and the vibrant culture unique to Puerto Rico. We will snorkel sandy beaches, climb waterfalls, explore the only tropical rainforest in the US, visit Cabo Rojo Salt Flats, and witness the mesmerizing glow of a bioluminescent bay.
This trip is currently open to all students graduating in 2023-2026, regardless of if they are a Spanish student or not.
We will host a parent information meeting TONIGHT--Monday, October 25th at 6:00PM in Room 369.
Please RSVP to the parent meeting here.
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Pre-Conference Parent Survey
At this time, our grades 1-6 homeroom teachers are hosting a Pre-Conference Parent Survey in order to better serve our parents and get important feedback prior to Conferences. Click on your child’s homeroom teacher’s name below to access the short Pre-Conference survey.
Please email your teacher if you prefer a paper copy of the survey.
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Our Lower School Grandparents' and Senior Friends' Day was a tremendous success! Thank you to all who came and supported our students! |
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Section Football Playoffs--Tuesday, October 26th
Saint Agnes will host Howard Lake-Waverly-Winstead in section playoffs Tuesday, October 26th, 7:30PM at Sea Foam Stadium at Concordia University.
This is a MSHSL section event--tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Only region 4AA passes will be accepted. Gates open at 6:40PM.
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Section Cross Country Meet--Tuesday, October 26th
The boys and girls cross country teams will compete in the Section 4A Meet on Tuesday, October 26th at 4:00PM at Highland 9 Golf Course in Highland Park. Admission is free.
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Section Volleyball Playoffs--Thursday, October 28th
The volleyball team will open the Section 4AA playoffs on Thursday, October 28th when they host St. Paul Academy at 7:00PM in Bandas Gym.
This is a MSHSL section event--tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Only region 4AA passes will be accepted. Gates open at 6:15PM.
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High School Boys Swim Information Meeting--Monday, Nov. 8th
There will be an informational meeting for High School Boys Swimming at St. Anthony Village High School on Monday, November 8th at 6:30PM in Room 201.
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Winter and Spring Sports Registration is Now Open |
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High School Winter Offerings
Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Cheerleading
Alpine Ski (Boys and Girls) Grades 7-12: Co-op with St. Croix Prep / Grades 7-12
Hockey (Boys and Girls) Grades 7-12: Boys co-op with St. Paul Academy and Girls with Minnehaha Academy
Wrestling (Boys)
Swim and Dive (Boys) Grades 7-12: Co-op with DeLaSalle and Saint Anthony
Grade School/Junior High Winter Offerings
Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Wrestling (Boys)
Swimming (Boys and Girls) – Not available yet. Pending approval of a practice venue
High School Spring Offerings
Baseball
Softball
Track (Boys and Girls) Grades 7-12
Lacrosse (Boys and Girls) Grades 7-12 Boys co-op with Minnehaha and Girls with St. Paul Academy
Grade School/Junior High Spring Offerings
Baseball
Softball
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See the Saint Agnes athletic calendar for all times, locations, and livestreams for this week's games.
See the attached flyer for more information regarding busing, Covid-19 policies, and the NFHS Network.
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"Psychological Wellness Begins at Home" -- Webinar Available to View
In this session from the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence, we focus on parenting strategies that promote healthy psychological development. View the webinar here.
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FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Are you thinking about college or life after high school, but you're unsure of how to pay for it? The process can feel intimating, but you’re not alone! FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened on October 1st. For more information, visit https://www.studentaid.gov.
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Create Your Legal Will for Free ($1,000 value!)
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue |
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