Weekly Newsletter 4-11-23

Weekly Newsletter: 4/11/2023

Happy Easter!

I hope that you had a wonderful Easter celebrating the resurrection of our Lord. The liturgies, time with family, and spring weather (at long last) we have experienced over the last several days have certainly brought renewed joy and vitality to our school community. I can already see evidence in the energy and excitement that I have seen in our students!

Commencement Speaker 2023

We are excited to welcome Mother Amata Veritas, mother superior of our Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, as our graduation speaker on Friday, June 2, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM. Mother Amata took the place of the founding superior, Mother Assumpta Long, a couple of years ago, and we are grateful for her willingness to share her wisdom with us and this year’s graduating class of 2023.

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence | Peace of Mind

Registration is now open for April's Peace of Mind:

Parent Session: April 3, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Topic: Social and Emotional Skills at Home
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.

TADS Fee Adjustment & Correction: 23-24 Tuition Agreements

Due to a timing issue in setting up our 23-24 Tuition Agreements on TADS, the Payment Set Up and Billing Fee was not originally flagged to be present as families selected the number of payments they desired. The Business Office will be manually adding this fee to the first invoice for the 23-24 school year. Families selecting one or two payments will not be charged a fee.

The good news is the school was able to reduce this fee from $55 down to $50 as we strive to reduce costs wherever possible for our families. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our new Business Administrator Mr. Joe Hermerding, or call 651-925-8801.

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!

Musical Tickets On Sale Now!

Click the link below to purchase your tickets for the 2023 Spring Musical: Good News! You can also call our dedicated box office line to purchase tickets at: 651-395-7340

Performance Dates:

April 21st-22nd @ 7:30 PM

April 23rd @ 2:00 PM

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

SAT10

All 7 ^th and 8 ^th grade students will be taking the SAT10 on April 18^th and April 19^th . Students will test during periods 5, 6, and 7 on Tuesday, April 18^th and periods 1, 2, 3, & 4 on Wednesday, April 19^th . All testing will take place in Gruden Gym. Students should report to Gruden Gym after lunch on Tuesday and right away in the morning on Wednesday.

The Lower School, grades K-6, will be taking SAT10 testing in their classrooms throughout the remainder of April & into May.

Contact Mrs. Schmitz with any questions regarding SAT10 testing.

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.

Upper School Grandparents Day - Thursday, April 20th

Calling all Aggie grandparents! Invitations were sent to the grandparents of Upper School students for Upper School Grandparents Day. If you would still like grandparents/senior friends to be invited please use this link to send us their email addresses.

Save the Date: End-of-Year Events

As the spring season approaches, there are a number of exciting events scheduled. Mark your calendar for the following:

May 18 - Senior Tributes, 6:30 PM

May 26 - Academic Convocation, 1:45 PM

May 31 - Baccalaureate Mass, 11:15 AM

June 1 - Senior March & Picnic, 12:35 PM

June 2 - Graduation, 7:00 PM

Sacred Concert - Photo Link

Special thanks to Mr. Rich Graner for capturing photos at our Sacred Concert yesterday afternoon. View and download them at the link below:

View & Download Photos

Prom Closet

We have dresses, shoes, and accessories available for any girls to borrow for prom.

Please contact Leslie Lynn to set up a time to shop: 651-728-2059

5^th Grade Virtue Assembly – Friday, April 14th

Parents are welcome to attend the 5^th grade Virtue Assembly this Friday, April 14^th at 9:30 AM in the Helene Houle Auditorium. They will be presenting on the virtue of meekness.