Weekly Newsletter: 1/3/2022 |
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PreK-12 School Resumes Wednesday - Jan. 5th
We are looking forward to welcoming back our students and teachers this week to begin second semester!
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REMINDER: Re-enrollment for 2022-23
Re-enrollment is the process for our current families to determine their enrollment for the following school year. This period of time will be from January 8 – 21, 2022.
There is a $100 re-enrollment fee per child ($300 maximum per family). If families do not re-enroll their children during this time, their seats will be open to incoming families. Please help us out and finalize your decisions during this time period. If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out to Mr. Joseph Olson in the Admissions Office at 651-925-8803.
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Red & White!
The Red & White Benefit is back in person this year, Saturday, February 12th, at 5:30 PM!
How can you help?
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Attend the Event: Purchase Tickets Here.
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Leftover alcohol from your Holiday celebrations? We are accepting donations for our wine and liquor baskets. Unopened beverages may be brought to the Advancement, parish, or main office.
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Need a place to re-gift? Technology, kitchenware, or other gifts you won't be needing can be used for good! Receive a tax donation receipt for items donated to Saint Agnes School for our Red & White.
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Support local businesses and Saint Agnes by purchasing and donating gift cards! We have great need of them for our silent auction.
Donations must be received by Friday, January 28. Questions? Please contact Mary Appel at 651-925-8811.
Right now, we need the most help with solicitating advertisers, sponsors, and auction donors. If you can help, please let Mary know ASAP.
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Raffle Ticket Sales
Our last collection date for incentive prizes is Friday January 7th! Tickets must be turned in by 9:00AM to qualify for the prize drawings! Please continue to sell your tickets to help the school reach our goal of $75,000!
Tickets will still be available to sell until our live drawing at the Red & White Benefit on February 12th!
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Father/Daughter Dance - Saturday, Jan. 29th, 2022
We are rolling out the Red Carpet for the annual Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Girls in grades 9-12 are invited to attend this annual event with their Leading Man (father, grandfather, godfather or other male role model). Formal / Semi-formal / Black Tie Optional. The event features a variety of music and dances complete with expert instruction, a dessert buffet, and a professional photo.
Event Schedule
6:30 PM – Social Hour and Professional Photographs**
7:00 PM – Music, Dancing & Expert Instruction, Dessert Buffet
10:00 PM – Evening Concludes
** A professional father/daughter photograph is included in the ticket price.
How You Can Help
Please consider volunteering to help at this event. We need help in the following areas:
*Event set-up from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 29
*Help during the event (two shifts available) from 5:30 – 8:00 PM or 8:00 – 11:00 PM
*Monetary donations can be made here or donations of gift cards for the purchase of desserts from Lunds, Kowalskis, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Wuollets, Café Latte, and Bread & Chocolate may be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours.
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CSCOE Parenting Webinar Link: Discipline Strategies
We are always parenting in two moments. This moment, now, to manage the issue at hand, and at the same time we are modeling what our children will expect in their future relationships. When we discipline with a focus on the "long game", we are more likely to model healthy interactions and set good expectations. This session will focus on how, when, and how much to discipline, using concrete examples and techniques.
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Semester 2 Information
Schedules for 2nd semester have been completed and are available to view on Educate. For 7th and 8th grade students, schedules remain the same. A printed copy for 9-12th graders will be available the first day of 2nd semester. The last day to request a schedule change is Wednesday, January 12th, by the end of the school day.
Report cards from 1st semester will be available on Educate on Friday (1-7) afternoon.
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Freshman Placement Test - Sat., 1/8/22
Save the date! On Saturday, January 8, from 8:00-10:30 AM, our 8th grade students and 8th grade students from other schools will be taking their freshman placement exam. Parents are welcome to stay and hear an address from Dr. Kevin Ferdinandt on the state of the school and from Mr. Joseph Olson on the admissions/enrollment process and financial aid/tuition management. Please RSVP below and contact Mr. Olson with questions at 651-925-8803.
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Archdiocesan Operation Andrew Dinner
Monday, Jan. 17, 6–8PM, Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite men, ages 16 and older, who are discerning their vocations, to join them for dinner and conversation about priesthood and religious life. Typically guests invite their pastors, religious brother or youth minister to meet them at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center for the Operation Andrew Dinner. Online registration is required. For more information and to register, see the link below.
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Archdiocesan Miriam Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6–8PM, Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites women, ages 16 – 35, who are discerning consecrated life to join him for dinner and conversation. Sister Mary Joseph, a Handmaid of the Heart of Jesus Sister, will help lead the dinner program that will include consecrated women sharing their vocation testimonies, stories of consecrated life and discernment tips. Religious are welcome to bring discerning guests to the Miriam Dinner! Online registration is required. Visit the link below for more information and to register.
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High School Yearbooks
Order your High School Yearbooks before December 31st – prices will increase after the new year!
Last day to order a yearbook will be January 31, 2022.
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Updates from the Counseling Office |
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Attention Juniors: Registration for the ACT
It’s time to begin thinking about the ACT! You can find instructions to register here.
Saint Agnes is hosting the ACT on April 2, 2022. You must be registered by February 25! Due to COVID restrictions, we anticipate significantly reduced capacity. Note: April 2, 2022 is the Saturday at the end of our Spring Break this year.
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Scholarship Updates from the Counseling Office
As seniors prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey, we know how important it is to know of scholarship opportunities. Your senior students have been emailed information regarding the following opportunities:
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Trana, Saint Agnes College Counselor.
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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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Attention Men: Exodus 90 Group Forming
Exodus 90 which will kick off at the Church of Saint Agnes on January 17th, 2022. For more information and to enroll in Exodus 90, please contact Joseph Olson (651-925-8803). You can also learn more at https://exodus90.com/.
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Center for Mission 2022 Writing Contest
The Center for Mission is sponsoring their annual writing contest focusing on the question, "How has listening to Jesus’ voice led you to live out the Church’ s mission to continue Christ’s work?" There are multiple grade brackets and prizes for the top essays! Entries will be accepted January 31-March 4, 2022.
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Catholic Iconography Workshop at Saint Agnes--Summer 2022
This summer we are planning to host Catholic iconographer, Mr. Nicholas Markell, for an icon writing workshop. The workshop is open to any adult in the Saint Agnes parish/school community, and does not require any artistic background or skill. Cost is $550.
We are gauging interest and reserving spots; please contact school Dean of Academics/parishioner Michael Adkins via his school email ASAP!
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue |
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