Bi-Weekly Newsletter: 7/25/2022 |
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August Events
Freshman Picnic: All freshmen and their parents are invited to attend a picnic at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, August 3. This is an informal opportunity to meet classmates, other parents and members of the administration before the start of the school year.
Parent Fiesta: Please join us for a parents-only social to welcome those parents who are new to Saint Agnes and to reconnect with returning parents. The Fiesta will take place on Wednesday, August 17th from 4:30 - 7:30 PM in UAC Commons. Parents are welcome to stop in anytime during these hours to socialize and enjoy delicious Southwestern appetizers. Phy-Ed uniforms, school sweatshirts, and other important information will be available on this evening.
Preschool Popsicles on the Playground: Come enjoy a popsicle with your preschool student at Saint Agnes School 3:00 PM on August 16. Meet other Aggie families and the preschool faculty.
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After School Care Update - CASA Program!
My name is Tracy Schmidt and I am the new After School Care Coordinator. I am a parent of three Saint Agnes alumni and a current junior. My husband, Greg, also teaches in the Upper School Science Department. This past year I was a substitute teacher and also worked in the After School Care (ASC) program. It was a blessing to work with and get to know many of our Lower School students!
I am excited to return to After School Care as Coordinator this year! We are working hard to improve the program. To begin, we’ve renamed after care: CASA (Caring for After School Aggies), a Latin and Spanish word meaning “house”! More importantly, I am hoping to recruit a core group of high school students to serve as mentors to our Lower School students. Additionally, we plan to update our supplies, purchase new games and create an overall more consistent schedule for our students.
I need your help bringing the CASA vision to life. Each day, we need two adult volunteers to act as CASA helpers. Ideally, Aggie parents would sign up for the same day each week, but any amount of help is appreciated. A parent helper’s role would be to make sure children stay in designated spaces, follow rules, and stay safe during their time in CASA. I have found this to be a rewarding position and a great way to serve our school.
Please sign up via this Sign Up Genius link. This CASA sign up covers the first semester only. I will provide two short training sessions in August. Volunteers need to attend only one of the sessions. Please note: volunteers will need to make sure that they are E3/Virtus trained to quality; please contact Annette Beaudry if you need to sign up or if you are not sure if you have completed the requirements.
I look forward to working with you!
In Christ,
Tracy Schmidt
CASA Coordinator
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Saint Agnes Daycare - Now Hiring!
We are pleased to announce that we’ve expanded our faculty and staff daycare offering to accommodate our excellent employees’ needs. If you are interested in working in our daycare, please see the job posting below:
Now Hiring: Day Care Assistant
(Part Time, 3 days/week: 7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining a safe and home like learning environment.
- Assisting with crafts and learning activities.
- Maintaining cleanliness of classroom.
- Effective communication with families and co-workers.
- Interacting with the children to support learning through education and play.
Minimum Requirements:
18 years of age or older.
Must have experience with and enjoy working with children.
Physically able to perform activities required by position.
Ability to complete required training courses prior to employment (see below DHS requirements).
Licensing Requirements:
This position requires a physician’s report and background study to remain on file. Assistant must be First Aid, CPR, SUIDS, & AHT Certified. Must have completed 2 hours of Supervising for Safety Training and provide documentation. Must have completed 4 hours of Child Development / Behavior Guidance training and provide documentation. Ongoing annual continuing education credits are also required. *The Company provides a training and education reimbursement plan to help defer costs of licensing requirements. In addition, all employees of the Archdiocese who work with children are required to complete E3/Virtus Training.
How to apply:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- 3 references
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Kitchen Help Needed!
A few of our kitchen crew members are moving on and will not be with us next year. While we wish them the best, there will be some very part time positions available--anywhere from 1-3 days per week. The kitchen is a fun, energetic part of the school where you get to work with a great team AND meet the students in the school. This job is physical and fast paced. It does require anticipation of needs of our customers (students and staff) as well as the patience of a SAINT!
The full job description is attached here.
Please email Food Service Manager, Kelly DiPietro, with any inquiries.
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Aggie Open Recap
Our 2022 Aggie Open last Monday was a sizzling success!
Almost 200 golfers took part, and we raised OVER $60,000 in support of Aggie Athletics!! That’s a NEW RECORD!
Special thanks goes to our tournament sponsor, Mike Parizino ‘78, for his continued generosity and to all of our sponsors.
Thank you as well to everyone who took part in the tournament—whether that was through sponsoring, golfing, attending the dinner, donating prizes, buying chances, donating cash, or bidding on silent auction items—your contribution was invaluable to the success of the day!
We’ll see you on the course next summer!
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New Parents: Stay CONNECTED on Social Media!
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School Supplies 2022-23
Want to have school supplies delivered straight to your door? Place a customized order with School Tool Box and feel ready for the 2022-2023 school year! Find out more information and place your orders on their website.
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2022-23 Important Dates
August 25 – First Day of School
September 5 – No School, Labor Day
October 3 – No School
October 19 – No School for Lower School
October 20, 21 – No School, MEA Break
October 28 – No School, Fall Conferences
November 23-25 – No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 21 – Last Day of Semester 1
December 22 - January 3 – Christmas Break
January 4 – Start of Semester 2
January 16 – No School, MLK Jr
February 20 – No School, Presidents Day
March 20-24 – Spring Break
April 6-10 – No School, Easter Break
May 8 – No School for Upper School
May 29 – No School, Memorial Day
June 2 – Last Day of School
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Metro Transit Summer Student Pass
Students can purchase online at the link below or at Transit Service Centers located in either Downtown Minneapolis or Saint Paul.
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Summer Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8AM-2PM
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Summer Series Continues
If you are registered and would like to see the full schedule for our 2022 Summer Series, click here.
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Fall Sport Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for these fall sports:
High School:
Cheerleading
Football
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Cross Country
Boys Cross Country
Girls Swimming
Girls Volleyball
Grade School and Junior High:
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Volleyball
If you encounter any problems please email Mr. Streitz.
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue |
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