Headmaster's October Book Review

Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know about the Emerging Science of Sex Differences (Second Edition).  

This past month, I read the aforementioned book by Dr. Leonard Sax, M.D. and Ph.D. Given the assault on gender and sex differences by the contemporary media, politicians, and university professors (among others), I thought I’d read a bit about this topic from the perspective of a scientist, who could articulate things without ideological noise. Its view is more psychological than anything else, with non-judgmental approaches to difficult issues.

I do wish the book had a traditional faith perspective. For example, when he gives advice to parents on what to do if your son/daughter tells you that he/she is gay or lesbian (pp. 239ff), he states that you need to be supportive, giving the example of “when your daughter brings her girlfriend over to the house to meet you, you greet the girlfriend as warmly as you would greet the boyfriend.” Such advice is typical of psychologists today, though it is not necessarily helpful for people of faith. All in all, Sax is a good scientist, who wants to describe the truth about differences between boys and girls for both parents and educators—a noble task that he does, by and large, succeed at revealing and promulgating—and he certainly does that effectively!

October Important Dates

Oct. 12 – PSAT 

Oct. 14 – Virtue Assembly

Oct. 18 – Lower School Grandparents Day

Oct. 19 – No Lower School

Oct. 20-21 – No School Prek-12, MEA Break

Oct. 23 – Church of Saint Agnes Parish Festival

Oct. 26 – 11^th Grade formation Day

Oct. 27 – Fall Conferences (Evening)

Oct. 28 – No School, Fall Conferences (Daytime)

Oct. 31 – Picture Retake Day

Video Playlist: Promoting Healthy Technology Use

Thank you to everyone who attended last week's parent education event on promoting healthy technology use. If you weren't able to make it or would like a refresher on everything that was covered as part of the presentation, please click the above image or button below to access the playlist of videos from the night:

**Please note that these videos are unlisted and are not searchable on YouTube; you will need the above link in order to view and share them.**

2022-23 School Directories Have Arrived!

We sent directories home last week with the youngest student of each family. If you haven't seen yours yet, take a look for them in your child’s backpack.

Upcoming No School Dates

A friendly reminder: there will be no school on the following dates:

No PreK-6 School – Wednesday, October 19th

Lower School teachers will be at an all-day workshop hosted by CSCOE.

MEA Break for PreK-12 School - Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st

Blessings on your extended weekend!

No PreK-12 School – Friday, October 28th

Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences

Fall Conferences and No School – Thursday, October 28th

Mark your calendars for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th. The sign up link will be sent out soon. The schedule is as follows:

October 27th:

Lower School

3:30-7:30PM: In-Person or Phone Conferences (sign up required)

Upper School

3:30-7:30PM: In-Person Conferences (Walk-in only)

October 28th:

Upper and Lower School

9:00AM-2:30PM: In-Person or Phone Conferences (sign up required)

Reminder: There is no school this day.

Inviting All Women! Mornings with Mary & Martha

All women are invited to Mornings with Mary and Martha! These mornings take place on the third Saturday of every month in Schuler Hall at 6:30 AM. Join us this month on this coming Saturday, October 15th.

The gathering will consist of fellowship and the reading of a short meditation with discussion and the option to attend 8:00 AM Mass. No preparation is needed to attend any or all of these gatherings. The goal of this group is to help each other grow in our call to daily contemplative living.

Light refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own favorite morning beverage. For any questions, please contact the parish office.

Fall Festival Cherry Tree Prizes Needed!

The Saint Agnes Fall Festival is Sunday, October 23^rd and the Cherry Tree booth needs your help!

We are in need of NEW prizes ranging from $3-5, which can be dropped off at the school office until October 20^th.

TST Creative Catering Hiring

One of our preferred caterers, TST Creative Catering, is hiring full-time and part-time workers.

Click here to learn more.

2023 March for Life Washington D.C. Information

Saint Agnes School is planning on joining the archdiocese to attend the 2023 March for Life in Washington D.C.! The trip is open to all high school students and will take place from Tuesday, January 17th - Sunday, January 22nd. The cost will be $500. Registration forms are due by Thursday, October 27th.

More Info

Registration Form



Questions and all forms should be submitted to Mr. Jeff Duresky

K-6 Virtue Assembly on Friday, Oct. 14th @ 9:30 AM

Parents are invited to our next Virtue Assembly hosted by our 3^rd Graders; they will teach us about the Virtue of Generosity and how to fight against the vice of Greed. 9:30 AM in the Helene Houle Auditorium this Friday.

Aggie Athletics Calendar

View Aggie Athletics calendar here.

Soccer Playoffs

Thursday the Boys Soccer Team will face St. Croix Lutheran, 5:00 PM at St. Croix Lutheran

Playoff Brackets

Thursday the Girls Soccer Team will travel to St. Croix Prep. Game time is 5:00 PM

Playoff Brackets

Friday's Football Game (10/14)

This week's football game is important for a number of reasons.

First, it is our Tackle Cancer game. All week long the football team will be soliciting donations for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund. Please consider donating in the name of someone who has either battled or is battling cancer. You can put their name on a card, and we hope to fill all the Commons walls. See any football player, Mr. Streitz or Mr. Thompson to donate.

Second, it is Senior Night, pop out and help celebrate our seniors on their last regular season home game.

Third, the winner will be the Twin Cities Blue District Champion.

Finally, Mr. Streitz and Mr. Brown, the AD from Concordia, have created the Battle for Dale Street. The Dale Street Trophy will be awarded annually to the winner of the Saint Agnes vs. Concordia Academy football game.  

Game time is 7:00 PM at Hamline University.

Winter Sports Registration is Open until October 21

Winter sports registration is open until October 21st. Please register as soon as possible. Once registration closes you will need permission to register if spots are still available and the fee will increase by $50.

Please contact Mr. Streitz if you have questions about high school sports and Mr. Thompson if you have questions about grade school and junior high sports.

High School Programs

Register at Saint Agnes Athletics Please direct High School Questions to the coach listed below or Athletic Director Mike Streitz.

Boys Basketball

Grades 9-12

Fee $155

Coach Chris Pierce- Coachchrispierce1979@gmail.com

Girls Basketball

Grades 9-12

Fee $155

Coach Tommy Boyd- tboyd@saintagnesschool.org

Boys Wrestling

Grades 7-12

Fee $155

Coach Brent Odenbrett- bodenbrett@saintagnesschool.org

Winter Cheer

Grades 8-12

Fee $155 (No fee assessed if you participated in Fall Cheer)

Coach Dana Jefferson- Danajeffers28@gmail.com

Alpine Ski- Boys and Girls

Cooperative Program hosted by St. Croix Prep Academy

Grades 7-12

Fee $325

Saint Agnes Contact- Brian Muttonen

Boys Hockey

Cooperative program hosted by St. Paul Academy

Grades 7-12

Fee Up to $1500

Coach Bill McClellan- bmcclellan@spa.edu

Girls Hockey

Cooperative Program with Burnsville High School

Grades 7-12

Fee Up to $1500

Saint Agnes Contact- Dan Berthiaume dberthiaume@saintagnesschool.org

Boys Swimming

Cooperative program hosted by DeLaSalle and St. Anthony

Grades 7-12

Fee $500

Coach- Madison Hendrickson madpaw3@gmail.com

Grades School and Junior High Sports

Register at Saint Agnes Athletics Please direct Grade School and Junior High Questions to Sam Thompson

Boys Basketball

Grades 5-8

Fee $125

Contact- Sam Thompson sthompson@saintagnessschool.org

Girls Basketball

Grades 5-8

Fee $125

Contact- Sam Thompson sthompson@saintagnesschool.org

Mini Matmen and Youth Wrestling

Grade School and Junior High

More information coming October 10

Contact- Dean Cummings deanpcummings@gmail.com

Youth Swimming Boys and Girls

Grades K-8

More information coming October 10

Contact- Sam Thompson sthompson@saintagnesschool.org

Congratulations to the 8^th Grade Volleyball Team, who took 2^nd Place in the Teresa Daley Memorial Tournament this past weekend!

Grandparents Day Volunteers Needed

Help welcome our grandparents and special senior friends! October 18th from 7:45 – 11:45 AM, volunteers are needed to assist in various capacities. Email Mrs. Beth Morgan if you are able to help with some or part of the event.

CASA: Caring for After School Aggies Help Needed

Volunteers needed after school to monitor and help Lower School children stay in designated spaces, follow rules, and stay safe. 

Click here to volunteer!

School Day Assistant Help Needed

Daily help is needed 10:30AM-12:30PM for lunchroom monitoring, recess help, copying/laminating, and office support

Take a look at this link to see if you can help us out.

Parish Fall Festival Cherry Tree & Children’s Game Helpers 

Help is needed for setup on October 22nd, or you can work at the Festival on October 23rd..

For more information and to sign up, click here.

*6^th grade and older students can help with games, cherry tree, and basket booth runners. Please see Youth Volunteer shifts.