Dear Parents and Families,
As we are ending this current school year, I know that there are many questions about next school year. I would like to share with you today a letter from Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Vicar for Catholic Education, and Dr Jason Slattery, Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. In this letter, they affirm their commitment to reopening Catholic school buildings at the start of the 2020-21 school year. At the recommendation of
Catholic Schools Task Force
and in partnership with our Catholic schools, the Archdiocese has begun responsible and prudent planning for a safe return to our Catholic school buildings with safety protocols and ongoing monitoring in place. Please see the letter, available in both
English
and
Spanish,
for more information.
Please continue to watch for newsletters throughout the coming weeks and months as I will be communicating updates as they arise.
Blessings to your family,
Kevin Ferdinandt
Headmaster
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Book Return - Tuesday, June 2
In preparation for Tuesday's drop-off/pick-up, we ask that you:
- Please place all school owned books and materials in a bag clearly labeled with the student first and last name, and grade.
- K-6 student labels should also include teacher's name.
We will also be accepting gently used uniform donations in a separate bag labeled "used uniform." We will not be collecting any computer devices at this time.
In order to make this process as efficient as possible, we ask that you remain in your vehicle and follow the
flow chart attached
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THIS IS A SLIGHT CHANGE from previous directions. Pick-up and drop-offs will occur alphabetically by last name from 9:00-11:30 AM and 1:00-4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2. When you reach your designated location, a faculty or staff member will greet you at your vehicle to gather your labeled materials, and bring you any student items collected in classrooms or lockers.
Please call the Main Office if you have questions 651-925-8700.
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Dear Parents,
Summer is here! I'm excited to promote the following Summer Opportunities for you and your family in order to continue to support your students’ formation and education in faith, reason, and virtue.
I hope these many diverse opportunities complement your family's busy and joyful summer!
Michael Adkins
Dean of Academics & Director of the Lower School
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Distance Learning Website (Grades PK-6)
The
Saint Agnes Grade Distance Learning Site
will remain up all summer and accessible to our families with the same access codes. New, incoming families who are interested may contact the Main Office for access.
Please note, the materials, videos, etc. on the site are proprietary. Please do not save, forward, and share those materials as they are the private property of teachers and Saint Agnes School.
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Aleks, Online Summer Math Program (Grades 2-12)
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
Mrs. Cates
by Friday, June 12 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
.
link
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Summer Solutions (Grades PK-8)
We are again offering
Summer Solutions
for students in grades PK-8. This program helps students keep core academic knowledge and skills sharp over the summer.
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Summer Reading (Grade PK-8)
Summer Reading List
from National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Note, we’ve adapted these lists as we see appropriate; that said, parents are encouraged to preview books to ensure their suitability.
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Summer Review Camp (Grades 1-3)
Details forthcoming, but we are planning to offer a free review camp for students entering grades 1-3 in English Language Arts (Reading, grammar, etc.) and Mathematics. Camp will be held on campus during the first week of August as previously announced on Facebook Live.
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Summer Band Opportunity (Grades 5-8)
Our Grades 5-8 Band is planning ahead to be ready for the fall. With that, our Lower School Band Director, Mr. Steve Truran, would like to offer lessons this summer. If there is sufficient interest, we will host this as well as an opportunity for incoming 5th graders to play instruments over the summer and prior to the school year. Please RSVP your interest in the Summer Band program as well as if your incoming 5
th
grader is interested in Band for the 2020-21 school to
Mr.
Truran
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Senior Awards Program
Last week, we virtually recognized our Senior student award recipients. They have excelled in the classroom and in other aspects of student life during their time at Saint Agnes. Our highest award is the Palm Award, chosen by the faculty and given to one male and one female student who model all that which Saint Agnes hopes for in each of its graduates. Congratulations to Andrew B. and Elizabeth D. as the 2020 recipients! The highest academic honors of Valedictorian and Salutatorian were bestowed upon Sara F. and Emma T. today for their academic achievements. Congratulations to all of those recognized! ✨
#AggieAwardWinners
#AlwaysAnAggie
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2020 College Application Boot Camp - August 3-6
What: A four-day intensive workshop to jump start the college application process!
Who: Incoming Seniors (Class of 2021)
When: Monday, August 3rd - Thursday, August 6th
Fee: $90
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Saint Agnes Coronavirus Assistance Fund Update
The Saint Agnes Coronavirus Assistance Fund was recently established to help our families with tuition remission, grocery gift cards, and basic essentials. Donations currently exceed $40,000! A tremendous help to our families who are struggling! If you'd like to help with these efforts, please click the logo.
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue
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