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Parent Newsletter 5/29/18
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Update from the Dean of Academics
Dear Families,
The accomplishments and achievements of our high school students were honored at last Friday's Academic Convocation Ceremony. As we enter this final week of school and prepare for Commencement Exercises, I would like to acknowledge four seniors who earned these top honors from the Class of 2018:
Palm Award Honorees:
Past Palm Award recipients, Maria Turch '16, Toby Cossiart '17, and Therese Douglass '17 bestowed the prestigious Palm Award on this year's honorees: Thomas Gutzmann and Margaret Blackstone. These seniors, selected by faculty, have achieved excellence in areas of faith, academics, activities, athletics, character, virtue, leadership, friendship, and service. Both Thomas and Margaret will have the opportunity to address their peers at Commencement. Thomas is heading off to the University of Mary in the fall to study business, and Margaret will attend Lake Forest University in Illinois where she will study music and business with a minor in theater.
Valedictorian & Salutatorian:
Our highest academic honors were bestowed on Valedictorian Sarah Tarnowski and Salutatorian Lucas Lahlum for having the highest cumulative grade point averages in the senior class. Lucas will greet the school community at Commencement, and Sarah will bid everyone farewell. Both Lucas and Sarah have been awarded extensive merit-based scholarships for academics toward their college education. Lucas will attend the University of St. Thomas where he will study at St. John Vianney Minor Seminary in the fall, discerning his vocation and pursuing degrees in philosophy and mathematics, and Sarah will attend Benedictine College in Atchison, KS where she will pursue a major in biology on a pre-med track.
Congratulations to these students and all who have achieved great things this school year!
In Christ,
Mr. Michael Adkins
Dean of Academics
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Mrs. Mary Loomis Announces Her Retirement
Mrs. Loomis will be finishing her 27th year at Saint Agnes this spring, and she has decided to retire. In her humble spirit, Mrs. Loomis does not want any big "to do" or celebrations in her honor. (She did permit us to announce it to the parent and alumni body today via this parent newsletter - thank you, Mary)! We will respect her wishes and not be gathering as a full community for a formal farewell, but please feel free to shower her with your appreciation in the meantime. She will be here through the first full week in June.
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Help Needed at Commencement - Friday, June 1
A few more volunteers are needed to prepare the cake and punch reception following our Commencement Exercises. Please consider offering a few hours of your time this Friday 7-9PM. Sign up here.
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Men of Saint Agnes Are Invited - Saturday, June 9
If you missed the sign-up at the Red & White Benefit, there is still time to join the Burger Moe's, Cigars, and Conversation gathering. Meet Saturday, June 9 at 11:30AM and pay your donation of $75 at the door. See the flyer for more information.
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Starting June 11, the school office will begin its summer hours. The office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8AM through 2PM and closed on Fridays. We will also be closed on Wednesday, July 4.
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Dr. Whalen Retirement Celebration - Tuesday, June 5
Join us as we celebrate the retirement of Dr. Whalen on Tuesday, June 5, from 4-6PM in the UAC Conference Room. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. This is an open house style event, so stop in at any time. Families, parishioners, alumni, former faculty, past parents and friends of Saint Agnes are most welcome!
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Used Uniform Sale - Thursday, June 14
Save the date for the annual Used Uniform Sale! It will be held in the UAC Commons on Thursday, June 14, from 7-8PM. Please also consider bringing your gently used uniform items for students of all ages to the Main Office. Girls jumpers are especially appreciated donations!
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Limited Registration for Summer Series
Registration is now closed for the Summer Series. Click here to register for adult/alumni offerings, athletic camps, or Theology of the Body retreat, which will remain open for registration online until further notice. A friendly reminder for those who have already registered to please submit payments to the Business Office or pay online here. Questions? Please contact Mr. Mike Streitz (for Athletic inquiries) or Mr. Jordan Adams (for other Summer Series inquiries).
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Bring Box Tops to the Office
Prepare for the end of the school year and bring in your Box Tops, Milk Moola caps and Milk Tops, and Coke Codes to either the school or church office! (Please note that Campbell's Labels for Education has ended and labels are no longer accepted.)
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Register for Aleks, Online Summer Math Program
Improve, strengthen, and challenge skills and abilities with a 3-month subscription to Aleks, an online math enrichment program for students going into grades 2-12. 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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VIRTUS Safe Environment Training - Monday, June 11
There will be a VIRTUS Protecting God's Children live 3-hour training session at Saint Agnes in Schuler Hall starting at 5PM on Monday, June 11. Come 10 minutes early to sign-in. All are welcome to attend VIRTUS training sessions, but please remember that registration is required for all attendees.
Attendees must pre-register
at www.virtusonline.org.
Please see this link
for the VIRTUS guide to complete registration and other Essential Three requirements (Background Check, Code of Conduct, and additional Safe Environment training). Contact Annette Beaudry at 651-925-8826
with any questions.
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Updated PreK - 8 Summer Reading Lists!
Saint Agnes is pleased to offer the fiction summer reading list and non-fiction 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.
We have completed a brief review of the books on these lists and made some adjustments; that said, we always recommend that a parent briefly preview the contents of a book before giving it to their child.
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Summer Solution Workbooks for Sale
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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Register for Grades 4-8 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; submit rosters of 3-5 players with registration. Two-twenty minute games will be played Sunday, September 23, 30; October 7, and 14 between 4-8PM. Click here to register. Official rules available here. Please contact Mr. Sam Thompson or Mr. Mike Streitz with questions.
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Summer Volleyball for Girls Grades 5-8
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. Click here for more information. Contact Coach Odenbrett or Michelle Andersen with questions.
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Final Exam Schedule for Semester Two
Please click here to download the final exam schedule for grades 7-12.
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College Application Boot Camp for Seniors - August 6-9
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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