Weekly Newsletter 4-24-23

Weekly Newsletter: 4/24/2023

Congratulations to all Students Confirmed This Past Saturday (4/22)

Our school and parish have been blessed with another outpouring of the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation this past Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. Congratulations to all those confirmed Saint Agnes students and their families on finishing their Sacraments of Initiation, on becoming full-fledged members of the Catholic Church, and on their status now as “Soldiers for Christ” (from the Roman Catechism)! We will take all the grace we can get in our school and parish. If they look holier now, it’s because they are!

Security Issue Before School Today

This morning at around 7:25 AM, a man who seemed in distress entered the school and was immediately stopped by staff who were supervising the front entrance to the building. Mrs. Kilduff called 9-1-1, and then asked Mr. Kiehl to come to the main office. I was able to take over for Mr. Kiehl at the crosswalk while he helped the man get outside of our building and waited for the police. Mr. Kiehl spoke with the St. Paul 911 Dispatcher shortly thereafter, and he learned from the dispatcher that the man was having a mental health episode. The police arrived on the scene about 10 minutes later, taking him away in the squad car.

I am pleased that the steps we have taken this year to address our entrances to the building resolved this issue so quickly, and I am proud of our employees' vigilance. Please continue to pray for our students’ and employees’ safety as we enter the spring months.

Administrative Adjustment for 2023-24

I have asked Mrs. Miriam Naughton (previously this year, Miss Miriam Holmes), current 6^th grade teacher, to work as our Assistant Director of the Lower School for the 2023-24 school year. She has agreed and will spend this upcoming year working under Mr. Adkins’s supervision while Mr. Adkins works to resume many of his former duties as Academic Dean.

As you may or may not know, Mrs. Naughton worked as an assistant principal in her last school before returning to the classroom at Saint Agnes School the past three years. This summer, she will be starting on a certificate in Catholic School Leadership at the Institute for Catholic School Leadership (situated on the St. Paul Seminary campus). She will be doing her internship as part of the program in her new position, and she is excited to serve in a leadership role at Saint Agnes School. Please offer her your congratulations when you see her!

Teacher Appreciation Day is May 9^th – Let’s Celebrate!

The Teacher Appreciation Committee is working to put together a teacher appreciation breakfast on Tuesday, May 9th. Help us express heartfelt gratitude for the hard work and dedication that our Saint Agnes teachers show each day.

We will host an appreciation breakfast for teachers and hope to give away gift cards for the teachers as well. Please consider supporting this event in one of the three ways below. Please contact Teacher Appreciation Committee member, Mrs. Rachel Kemp with any questions.

3 Ways to Support!

1. Donate Food

(drop off Mon., May 8 from 2:45-3:30 PM or Tue., May 9 from 7:00-7:20 AM)

Click here to donate

2. Volunteer your Time

Click here to volunteer

3. Make a Donation

Click here to donate!

Or via Venmo @saintagnesschool (please put “Teacher Appreciation” in the memo)

Musical Continues This Weekend!

Only one more weekend to catch our 2023 Musical, Good News! Click the link below to purchase your tickets. You can also call our dedicated box office line to purchase tickets at: 651-395-7340

Remaining Performance Dates:

April 28th-29th @ 7:30 PM

April 30th @ 2:00 PM

Ticket Prices:

Center Seats: Adults - $20; Students (18 and under) - $15.

Side Seats: Adults - $15; Students (18 and under) - $10.

PURCHASE TICKETS

2023 Aggie Open | Monday, July 17th, 2023

Join us this year at the Aggie Open to help support Aggie Athletics for all of our students now!

BACK THIS YEAR--THREE GOLFING OPTIONS:

9-Hole Scramble Par 3 Challenge: Every hole is par 3 with a $5,000 hole-in-one contest on each. Closest to the pin on each of the 9 holes will also compete in a $100,000 hole-in-one shootout! Includes golf, motorized cart, morning snack, box lunch, prizes and evening dinner at Saint Agnes. 8:30AM shotgun start. $100 per player.

18-Hole Scramble: 18-Hole regulation golf includes motorized cart, box lunch, course contests, and prizes followed by dinner at Saint Agnes. 12:00Noon shotgun start. $125 per player.

27-Hole Combo: Golf both the 9-Hole Scramble Par 3 Challenge AND the 18-Hole Scramble. $200 per player.

Not golfing? Gather your friends or classmates and join us for dinner! Enjoy a delicious catered dinner and the chance to win raffle prizes and silent auction gifts. $45 for dinner only.

Unable to attend? Please consider a donation to the Saint Agnes Athletic Department. Donations are tax deductible and used for athletic equipment upgrades, new uniforms, field rentals, etc.

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

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence | Peace of Mind

Parent Session: May 30, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
Topic: Making the Most of Summer Break
Register: Click here

In partnership with Twin Cities-based Phoenix School Counseling, CSCOE's Peace of Mind provides resources to Catholic schools to help their preschool-eighth grade students, families, teachers and leaders work through today’s difficulties, as well as prepare to handle future challenges.

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!

We are offering classes and camps for all ages, from PreK through adults, and participants do not need to be enrolled at or have graduated from Saint AgnesSchool to take part in our Summer Series offerings.

Supporting and extending our school’s apostolate, each of the classes and camps offered will honor the mission of Saint Agnes School by promoting Faith, Reason and Virtue as well as serving Christ and His Church in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

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!

Prom Corsages & Boutonnieres for Sale

Seniors and Juniors! Buy your Prom corsage or boutonniere from Saint Agnes this year! All proceeds benefit the Wyoming backpacking trip.

Orders are being taken for one week only; check your school email for details.

Upper School Grandparents Day: Thank You!

Thank you to all of our grandparents and senior friends who joined us for our annual Upper School Grandparents Day last week! You are a great witness to our young people!

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.

Maria DiPietro Receives Athena Award

Maria DiPietro, along with forty-six young women representing St. Paul city and suburban public and private high schools, was recently selected to receive the St. Paul Area Athena Award for outstanding achievement in athletics for the 2022-2023 school year. This year’s honorees capture the significance of empowering females in sports. DiPietro was captain of the volleyball and basketball teams and earned all-conference honors in each.

Now in its 29^th year, the St. Paul Area Athena Awards honors female athletes for their dedication and excellence in sport.