Parent Newsletter: 8/13/2018
Update from the Headmaster
KFerdinandt
Dear Families,
 
As we approach the beginning of the school year - two short weeks from now - I want to communicate a few updates with you:

  • Fall Athletes Begin Practice: It has been nice to see so many of our student athletes enter the building today as we begin our fall sports programs! We have many students engaged in fall sports, and I am grateful for their commitment to representing their school inter-scholastically.

  • Parent Fiesta This Thursday, August 16: Come join us at the Parent Welcome Fiesta this Thursday! Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 7:30 PM to mingle with other parents, complete school business, enjoy homemade salsas and chicken quesadillas, and meet the Sisters! This parents-only event is great fun! Handbooks, forms and other important information will be available this evening.

  • Volunteers Needed for Parent Fiesta: For several years, Aggie parents Dieter and Joyce Geerts, along with their daughters, have created many delicious salsas for the Parent Fiesta. An experienced chef, Dieter has wowed us with many varieties of homemade salsas from a spicy grilled peach habanero to a mild salsa fresca – all are delicious! However, all require chopping, mixing and measuring. Come join him in the kitchen to learn new recipes and kitchen shortcuts on Tuesday, August 14 between noon and 6:00 PM. Help is also needed at the Fiesta managing the salsas, helping at the information tables, and cleaning up after. Consider volunteering for a short shift during the evening. Sign-ups and details can be found HERE. See you at the Fiesta!

  • Opportunities to Meet the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist: We are excited to offer our parents and families a number of opportunities to meet our four new sisters. You can: 1) Come to the Fiesta this week (as mentioned above), 2) Introduce yourselves to the Sisters at Student Orientation on Thursday, August 23, or 3) Meet them after the 8:30 AM Mass on Sunday, September 16.

Blessings,
Kevin Ferdinandt
ATHLETICS
High School Practices Begin Today!
Monday, August 13 is the first day of practices! Still interested in playing high school sports this fall? Please contact Mr. Mike Streitz at 651-925-8705 to learn more.

5-8 Sports Registration Deadline - Wednesday, August 22
Grade School and Junior High sports registration is open, and practices will begin on Monday, August 27. Please register here as soon as possible. The number of teams will be decided by Wednesday, August 22. Please contact Mr. Sam Thompson at 651-925-8716 with questions.

Volleyball Coaching Opportunity
Coaching opportunities are still available for grades 5-8 volleyball. Please contact Mr. Streitz or Mr. Thompson if interested.
PARENTS
Lafond Avenue Parking Changes
As you return to school, please pay careful attention to two recent adjustments to the municipal parking restrictions near the school’s main entrance on Lafond Avenue. First, the handicap parking area has been moved to the area just beyond the main entrance. This area should be used only by vehicles with handicap plates and may never be used for stopping, standing, loading/unloading or parking by other vehicles. Second, the area immediately in front of the school’s entrance has been designated as “Passenger Loading/Unloading” between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM from Monday through Friday. During those hours, this area is to be used for immediate loading and unloading only. Thank you for keeping our school safe and welcoming by adhering to these new procedures!

Discounted Aggie Apparel at Parent Fiesta and Student Orientation
Plan ahead to stock up on Aggie spirit wear at the Parent Fiesta (Thursday, August 16) and Student Orientation (Thursday, August 23)! Limited styles will be available for discounted prices.

School Uniforms
Due to our increasing enrollment, Donald's Uniform Store has asked our Aggie families to order uniforms as soon as possible to ensure that all of our students will be properly outfitted before school begins. Please stop by Donald's at 972 Payne Avenue in St. Paul or 6407 City West Parkway in Eden Prairie at your soonest convenience. More information on school uniforms may be found on our school website .

Saint Agnes Carpool
New this year! Families interested in carpooling, please fill out this form . We will then send you a list of the families living in your area who are also looking for carpool opportunities.

Substitute Teacher Training Opportunity
The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) will host training for prospective substitute teachers on Wednesday, September 19 and Friday, September 21 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Training will take place at Nativity of our Lord Catholic School in Saint Paul. The ideal candidate will support the mission of Catholic education and possess at least a BA/BS Degree. The deadline is September 14, 2018. Interested and qualified candidates should please complete the application to apply.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VIRTUS Training Session at Saint Agnes - Monday, August 20
Saint Agnes will host VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children training on Monday, August 20, at 5:00 PM in Schuler Hall. This is the initial in-person training required by the Archdiocese for all employees, and volunteers with regular or unsupervised interaction with minors. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early for sign-in. Sessions usually last two to three hours. Questions? Contact Annette Beaudry . Pre-registration is REQUIRED at www.virtus.org .

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