Weekly Newsletter 5-15-23

Weekly Newsletter: 5/15/2023

Mother’s Day 2023: I’d like to offer special gratitude to all the moms in our community—and especially to our teacher moms who care for their own and our children. As I prayed for you yesterday, I was especially grateful for all those things you do for our children that none of us see and that all of us take for granted! As we all find in the arms of the Blessed Mother through our rosaries, our children find safety and comfort in their mother’s arms. May God shower his blessings on each of you this month of May (and of Mary).

Second Grade First Communion: Congratulations to all our second grade students who received Holy Communion for the first time this past Saturday! May they always be sustained by Jesus, who comes to them each time they receive, and continue to grow in the cardinal and theological virtues through the graces available in the Eucharist. Our community celebrates this grace-filled milestone with them this week and over their time at Saint Agnes School!

Teacher Appreciation Day Gratitude: Thank you for making the teachers feel appreciated last week during our Teacher Appreciation Week (and day on Tuesday). So many of you donated time and financial support for our teachers. Thank you!

VBS Volunteers Needed!

We are in need of additional adult volunteers for our Vacation Bible School June 12th-16th from 9AM-12PM to help with various activities.

Please contact our VBS Instructor Mrs. Vicki Simpson or our Summer Series Coordinator Mrs. Miriam Naughton if you are able to help!

2023 Aggie Open | Monday, July 17th, 2023

Join us for the 9-hole Scramble Par 3 Challenge. Every hole is a par 3, with a $5,000 hole-in-one contest on each. the 9 players who were closest to the pins will have a chance at $100,000 in the final shootout hole! 8:30 AM shotgun start; $100 per player - includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and prizes!

Not golfing? You can still support athletics!

Dinner only option! Enjoy a delicious catered dinner and the chance to win raffle prizes and silent auction gifts. $45 for dinner only.

Donate to the Saint Agnes Athletic Department. Donations are tax deductible and used for athletic equipment upgrades, new uniforms, field rentals, etc.

Purchase an item from our Amazon wish list for auction and raffle prizes.

Advertise your business or show your support of Aggie Athletics with a hole sponsorship or event sponsorship. Many options available starting at just $200.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Catherine Kirkland at 651-400-8361.

Spring Concert & Event Dates, Times, & Livestream Links

K-3 Spring Program

May 15, 2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

https://boxcast.tv/view/k-3-spring-program-e2taifb5jsduazcicqys

4-6 Spring Band/Choir Concert

May 16, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://boxcast.tv/view/4-6-spring-bandchoir-concert-cdnpvqfdtifvvsxf08xo

7-12 Band Concert

May 17, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://boxcast.tv/view/7-12-band-concert-q9yqag2f1q1t4r6ca3xi

7-12 Choir Concert

May 22, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://boxcast.tv/view/7-12-choir-concert-pabjrumnjguduks1fho6

Junior High Awards

May 23, 2023 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

https://boxcast.tv/view/junior-high-awards-oogv7zupsqhkf6lbw5ew

9-12 Academic Convocation

May 26, 2023 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

https://boxcast.tv/view/9-12-academic-convocation-je8dljhzwcaty1kkfus6

**Senior Tributes, Baccalaureate Mass, and Graduation will not be livestreamed.**

2023 Summer Series

We are excited to invite students and adults to campus this summer, hosting a wide array of classes and camps ranging from athletics and academics to arts and adventures!

Our Summer Series offerings are led by members of the faculty, staff, and community of Saint Agnes School. We hope you'll join us this summer!

Four Students Chosen for Grades 5-6 Honor Band

On Saturday, May 13th, four students were chosen to participate in the Grades 5-6 Honor Band for the Southeast Region of the Minnesota Band Directors Association in Austin, MN. These students were:

Dominic Lu

Grace Poeschl

Catherine Loch

Jase Treichel

They traveled to Lake City, MN and spent five hours rehearsing with a band made-up of the best 5th and 6th grade musicians in the southeast region of Minnesota. They worked with guest conductors and concluded with a wonderful concert.

Well done, Aggie band students!

K-6 Field Day 2023

K-6 Field Day is Friday, May 26th, from 8:40 AM to 1:45 PM at Saint Agnes School.

A Few Notes:

ALL K-6th students will be involved!
Saint Agnes National Honor Society members will assist in the event.
In case of inclement weather, the activities will be canceled, and students will participate in other indoor activities with a normal school schedule.

For all of the details, please refer to this document.

Post-Graduation Senior Party

Parents are invited to help support the Post-Graduation Senior Party! Use the link below to support the senior party with either donations or by chaperoning. all chaperones must be E3 compliant. Contact Mrs. Tina Graner, parent volunteer, with questions.

May/June Youth Group Opportunities

A number of nearby parishes have opportunities for middle school and high school youth to gather together in fellowship and prayer.

Click here to view the schedule.

Aggie Athletics Calendar

View Aggie Athletics calendar here. Please check this calendar for rescheduled games caused by our cold and rainy spring.

Aggie Athletics Podcast Episode 008: Mary (Hilpisch) Appel '83

Last week we welcomed Aggie alumna and current Alumni/Advancement Associate Mary (Hilpisch) Appel '83 to the podcast to talk about some of her favorite memories from her time as an Aggie athlete. Mary has faithfully served her alma mater for 20 years, and she shares information about one of the best ways for alumni to get plugged back in to Saint Agnes--this summer's upcoming Aggie Open. Mike details how proceeds from the event directly impact our current Aggie athletes.

You can listen to this episode now by clicking on the graphic above or by searching for the "Aggie Athletics" podcast wherever you get your podcasts!