Red & White Thank You!

Thank you to everybody who worked for the success of the Red & White—before, during, and after! A special thank you to all of our students and parents who served that night; I heard from so many folks how impressed they were with our students and parents. It was a great night, and the Advancement team, under the extraordinarily influential gifts of Mary Appel and the great work of Sara Bruggemann, Beth Morgan, Tom Flood, Neal Abbott, and Joseph Olson did wonderful work in the execution of the event.

Introducing Michael Flood, Director of Advancement

Please join me in welcoming Michael Flood, who joins us beginning today as our Director of Advancement.

Our Advancement team has done a great job for the last several years without an Advancement Director, but Michael brings with him a breadth of experience in the private business sector in sales, marketing, and leadership. I have no doubt that he is the right person for the job!

He retired from private industry this past September, and we are fortunate to have him lead our Advancement team now!

Please welcome him when you get the chance.

Red & White Buy-In Event Spots Still Available!

Parents, there are some spots available at our buy-in events. You have until Friday to reserve your spot and join the fun!

https://one.bidpal.net/redandwhite/browse/fixedPrice

Ash Wednesday & Stations of the Cross this Lent

Saint Agnes School will celebrate the start of the Lenten Season on Ash Wednesday on February 14th with Lower School Mass at 8:45AM and Upper School Mass at 10:15AM. 

As a reminder, we will have All-School Stations of the Cross on the following Friday’s during Lent at 8:45AM in the Upper Church:

February 16th

February 23rd

March 15th

March 22nd

2024 VBS Instructors Needed

Running as a part of our Summer Series program, our VBS is in need of instructors! It will run June 10^th - 14^th from 09:00AM-12:00PM each day. The entire program is purchased and ready to go from last year. We just need someone willing to head it up (stipend available) and to hire volunteers to help out. If you are interested and able to serve with this program, please reach out to Mrs. Miriam Naughton, the Summer Series Coordinator.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Applications Due February 29th

If you are seeking financial assistance this upcoming school year, financial aid applications are due Thursday, February 29^th. Please complete your application by this date. If you are able to finish it sooner, all the better. We aim to send tuition agreements out in March. Financial aid applications can be completed in your TADS account. You will need to upload your 1040 tax form and any W2’s for your household. TADS also may require other documentation based on your financial situation. There is a $34 charge to complete your application. 

Due to an expected enrollment increase for the 2024-25 school year and thus higher financial need from our families, your aid amount will diminish if you apply after the February 29^th deadline. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

For Lower School families that have received the Aim Higher Scholarship in the past, please have your financial aid application completed by February 23^rd. You need to meet this date in order to qualify for the scholarship again this year. Unfortunately, if you are late in submitting your financial aid application the school will have to add the missed $1000 scholarship onto your tuition agreement. 

9^th grade Need-Based Scholarships – Please review the list of scholarships here and complete these separate application for the scholarships you think you may qualify for. These applications are also due February 29^th.

12^th grade Need-Based Kubista Scholarship – Click here for the application to this scholarship. Complete and submit the application by February 29th

The Kubista Endowed Scholarship is awarded to one male and one female 11th Grade student before they enter their senior year. Students must exhibit strong Christian values, character, leadership, and academic excellence.

Active Saint Agnes Parishioner Tuition Discount - The parishioner discount is available for registered members of the Church of Saint Agnes whose regular attendance and active stewardship reflect their commitment to the parish as their primary place of worship:

• Oldest child – Family pays full tuition for oldest child.
• Second through fourth child – Family receives $500 discount per child.
• Fifth child and more – Family receives free tuition for 5th child and more.

If you have other questions please consult these two pages below or call the Admissions Office at 651-925-8803.

Tuition and Fees: https://www.saintagnesschool.org/admissions/tuition-affordability

Scholarships and Financial Aid: https://www.saintagnesschool.org/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships

Ladies' Open Gym

Please join us (Women 18+) for a night of basketball and/or volleyball and fellowship! All skill levels are welcome. 

February 17 7-9 PM in Bandas Gym. Enter through the Main Doors.

Upcoming: Saturday March 9, April 13 and May 11 7PM-9PM

Contact Jenny Loch or Jessica Zingsheim with any questions. 

Coming Soon! 2024-25 Course Requests (Current Grades 9-11)

The online course request period for next year's students in grades 10-12 (current grades 9-11) will open Wednesday, February 21st on Educate. Information and materials will be distributed to students during classes on the 21^st. Parents should watch for the printed instructions to come home, as well as an email that includes electronic copies of the materials distributed to students. Please note: Course registration for next year's freshman class (current 8th graders) will take place at the Freshman Registration Event on Tuesday, March 5. Contact the Guidance Office with questions.

Mother-Son Mass & Brunch - Saturday, Feb. 24th

Registration deadline is this Friday, Feb. 16! The high school (9-12) Mother-Son Event will take place Saturday, February 24, and begin with Mass at the Saint Agnes Church Chapel at 10:00am, immediately followed by a delicious catered brunch at Ideal Hall (1494 Dale St. N.). Cost is $45 for two (mother-son pair) and $20 for each additional son. Mothers (grandmothers, godmothers, or female role models), don’t miss out on the opportunity to spend this special time with your son and socialize with other Aggie families. Planning volunteers will need your timely registration for this catered event. Please register one week in advance (by Friday, February 16, at 3pm). No walk-ins. Registration on the Saint Agnes School website or in the school office required by the February 16^th deadline. A confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you the week of the event. Please contact Cathy Clyde with any questions at (612) 875-9066 or email: weloveteesa@comcast.net.

Event Schedule for Sat. Feb. 24th

10:00 AM – Mass in the Saint Agnes Church Chapel

11:00 AM – Ideal Hall brunch and photo opportunity**

1:00 PM – Event Concludes

** A professional mother/son(s) photograph opportunity is included; photos will be available online the week following the event for download and your own printing.

JH Mathletes Compete at Math Counts Tournament

Twelve great math students from 7^th and 8^th grade were selected to represent Saint Agnes at the Math Counts Tournament at Inver Hills Community College on February 7th. They competed in both team and individual contests all day with 157 other students from around the Twin Cities. It was a terrific day!

Spring Sports Registration is Open – Deadline is February 28th

Registration for spring sports is now open. You must register by February 28 to avoid a $25 late fee.

Register Here.

Registration is open for the following sports:

High School

Baseball

Clay Target/Trap (Open to grades 7-12)

Softball

Track (Open to grade 7-12)

Boys & Girls Lacrosse

Grade School and Junior High

Baseball

Softball

7^th and 8^th graders interested in Clay Target or Track must register on the high school registration page.

Contact Mr. Streitz is you have any registration questions, questions about a high school sport, or have any difficulties registering.

Contact Mr. Thompson if you have a question about a Grade School or Junior High Sport.

Track & Field Team Meeting

The Saint Agnes Track & Field hosting an information night for Parents & Guardians of 7th-12^th grade Track & Field athletes on Thursday February 15th from 5:30-6:00PM at Saint Agnes School's Band Room.

Muttonen Qualifies for State Alpine Ski Meet

Sophomore Bridget Muttonen qualified for the MSHSL State Alpine Ski Meet with her performance last week at the Section 4 ski race.

She will race on Tuesday, February 13th at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN. Round 1 begins at 10AM, round 2 at 1PM. You may access a live stream of the race here for a fee: Alpine Ski Streaming Link

Bean Bag Bonanza Tournament February 18

Wrestling's annual Bean Bag Tournament and Chili Cookoff will be held Sunday, February 18th in Bandas Gym.

Registration is open to anyone. Cost is $20 per adult and $10 per student. You must register as a team of two people. Warmups begin at 11AM and competition begins at noon.

More information and registration form can be found here

President’s Day Aggie Baseball Camp

The high school baseball team will again hold a baseball camp for grade school and junior high students on President’s Day, Monday February 19 in Bandas Gym. Click to view the camp flyer and registration link. Contact Coach Streitz if you have any questions.

Grades 4, 5 and 6 – 9am to 11:15am / Cost is $35

Grades 7 and 8 – Noon-2:15 pm / Cost is $35

Purchase Tickets to Athletic Events

This season Saint Agnes is offering two ways to buy tickets for high school athletic events. You can still purchase tickets with cash at the gate and now you may also purchase tickets online through our online ticketing partner GoFan. Many schools we play will be using the GoFan Box Office as well; many schools have gone completely cashless.

See the Saint Agnes athletic calendar for all times, locations, and livestreams for this week's games.

Please contact Athletic Director Mr. Streitz with any questions.

Winter Sports Photo Links

6th Grade Boys Basketball vs. St. Ambrose: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/ZSsBDwWXD8

6th Grade Girls Basketball vs. Trinity: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/8wOtIekzAi

5th Grade Boys Basketball vs. St. Ambrose: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/rSTRoxj8YP

Varsity Girls vs. Maranatha: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/xC0adIhkzX

February Important Dates

2/13 – Lower School Virtue Assembly

               Upper School Raffle Out of Uniform Incentive Day

2/14 – Ash Wednesday

               Lower School Mass, 8:45am

               Upper School Mass, 10:15am 

2/15 – First Confessions

2/16 – Stations of the Cross

               UWRF Art Field Trip

2/19 – President’s Day/No School

2/20 – No School

2/23 – Stations of the Cross

2/24 – Mother/Son Brunch

2/27 – JH Science Fair

Announcing the 2024 Lenten Lecture Series: The Seven Sorrows of Mary

Mark your calendars for this year's Lenten Lecture Series, beginning on Friday, February 16th and continuing each Friday during Lent through Good Friday, March 29th.

The Lectures are held at the Church of Saint Agnes in Schuler Hall following the 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent, except for the last Sorrow, which will be presented in the homily for the Good Friday Liturgy.

New Child & Working Family Tax Credits Available in Minnesota!

Learn more about each of these tax credits and additional resources by visiting www.FamiliesFirstProject.com/CTC