Weekly Newsletter: 11/29/2021 |
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COVID-19 Update from the Headmaster |
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Given the overall widespread surge of the Coronavirus in the State of Minnesota, we have decided to start reporting on a bi-weekly basis the current status of cases at Saint Agnes School.
As of Noon today, we have two confirmed COVID-19 cases (one in 4th grade and another one in 6th grade) that have been reported by our parents.
Please continue to pray for unity, compassion, and protection!
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Reminder: Parental Reporting of Positive COVID-19 Cases
To Report a Case:
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Click on the link here or below to go to the "Parents" page of our website.
- Scroll down to "Parent Resources" and click on the "Positive COVID-19 Test Reporting" Tab to report a case to us. Fill out the form, click "Submit," and the information will be sent directly to our front office.
- On their website portal, the MDH requires us to provide the name of the attendee as well as the person’s birth date. When parents choose to share this information by putting it into the portal, we are required to report it to the MDH.
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Important December Dates/Events:
December 1 – Raffle Turn In Day
December 2 – Jason Evert speaking to High School students
December 3 – 7-12 Confessions
Grade 2 Virtue Assembly (9:30am)
December 6 – St. Nicholas Day
December 8 – Raffle Turn In Day
K-12 Mass (9:30am)
December 9 – 7-12 Advent Penance Service
December 11 – NHS Game Night
December 12 – Choir Lessons and Carols (4:00pm)
December 13 – St. Lucy Day
K-3 Concert (6:30pm)
December 14 – 8th Grade Field Trip
4-6 Choir Concert
December 15 – Raffle Turn In Day
December 16 – 5-12 Band Concert
December 18 – Elementary Violin Recital
December 20 – Final Exams, 7-12 Early Dismissal (11:00am)
December 21 – Final Exams, 7-12 Early Dismissal (12:30pm)
December 22 – Final Exams, PreK-12 Early Dismissal (11:00am)
December 23-24 – Offices Closed
December 30-31 – Offices Closed
Stay connected using the school webpage calendar:
Use this link to subscribe to our school calendar using the app of your choice:
Full Finals Schedule here.
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How To Make Hot Lunch Payments
When making hot lunch payments for your children, please utilize the link found in the upper-righthand corner of our website next to the search button (see the above image). This allows us to accurately track and record those payments. Thank You!
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Car Raffle--First Turn-In Day on Wednesday!
The 1st Turn-In Day is this Wednesday, December 1st!
ALL students who turn in their quota of $100 by 9 AM on Wednesday, December 1st will win an exclusive Aggie t-shirt (K), hat (1-6) or out-of-uniform day (7-12)!
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Early Dismissal 12/22 – No After School Care
All students in grades PreK-12 are dismissed at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 22. There is no After School Care this day.
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Jason Evert Event (Grades 9-12)
We are excited to welcome back Jason Evert to speak to our students in grades 9-12 this coming December 2nd.
Jason Evert is an internationally-known Catholic speaker who specializes in talking with high school students about the virtue of chastity. He is the author of How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul. Feel free to visit his website at www.chastityproject.com to learn more.
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Dual-Enrollment – ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER!
Students in grades 9-12 have a unique opportunity to register for classes as "Dual-Enrollment" and earn 3 college credits through University of Mary - credits that are transferrable to other colleges and universities! Currently, registration is open for Semester 2 and Full-Year courses only; this is the final registration for this school year.
Semester 2 & Full-Year Course Offerings:
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Saint Agnes School Courses:
Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, Latin IV, Latin V
Catholic Moral Theology
The Great Conversation (Senior Honors English)
World Literature (Senior English)
U.S. History (non-Honors & Honors)
Catholic Social Doctrine
Introduction to Old Testament
Introduction to Sacraments
Honors Calculus II
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UMary Courses (each listed course will earn 3.00 college credits):
LAT 101, LAT 102, LAT 201, LAT 202, LAT 301
THE 270
PHI 201
ENG 130
HIS 271
THE 208
THE 110
THE 221
MAT 210
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At this link you will find an extra copy of forms for UMary Dual-Enrollment; printed forms will be emailed and handed out to students this week. A few things to highlight:
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Due: Tuesday, December 7
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Cost: $95 per class (3.00 credits earned toward college per course)
- College credits earned are transferrable to other colleges (not just UMary!)
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Contact UMary’s Registrar Office to get a transcript of your completed credits
- Turn in forms to the Main Office w/payment (check or cash)
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You may also pay online here: Online Payments
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NOTE: Forms must be filled out and turned in. If you don’t fill out forms completely or correctly, they’ll be returned to you to revise.
Feel free to contact the Main Office if you have questions; please consult the documents first as all of the important information is overviewed there and will likely address your questions.
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Father/Daughter Dance - Saturday, Jan. 29th, 2022
Save the date for this year's Father/Daughter dance. Young ladies in grades 9 through 12 are invited to attend with their dad, grandfather, godfather or other male role model.
Watch the newsletter for more information on how to attend or volunteer for this annual event.
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Scholarship Updates from the Counseling Office
As seniors prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey, we know how important it is to know of scholarship opportunities. Your senior students have been emailed information regarding the following opportunities:
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Trana, Saint Agnes College Counselor.
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Saint Agnes Upper School Showcase Notice
Know any families interested in getting more information on the Upper School (7th-12th grade) here at Saint Agnes? To shed light on the great things happening in our Upper School, we will be hosting an Upper School Showcase (formerly known as open house) for prospective families tomorrow, Tuesday, November 30th at 6:00PM.
Interested families are welcome to come in for an individual visit through the Admissions Office and/or attend the showcase. Please help us spread the word to good friends and family!
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Aggie Athletics Podcast: Episode 001 Now Available
Take a listen to the first episode of the Aggie Athletics podcast, available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts! Our Athletics & Activities Director, Mike Streitz, shares some of the history of Aggie Athletics with our podcast producer and Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Neal Abbott.
Check it out here:
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Youth Wrestling Sign-Up!
It's not too late to sign up for Youth Wrestling!
1st-8th Grade practices start Wednesday, Dec. 1st at St. Bernard's at 3PM.
Practices are 2-3 times per week.
Sign up here:
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Limited Edition Aggie Athletics Sweatshirt For Sale
A limited edition sweatshirt is available through the athletic department. This Nike Authentics Hoodie can be purchased for $55; retail is $75. Must be purchased from the Saint Agnes Athletic Department only. See Mr. Streitz.
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See the Saint Agnes athletic calendar for all times, locations, and livestreams for this week's games.
See the attached flyer for more information regarding busing, Covid-19 policies, and the NFHS Network.
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Daycare Help Needed for Faculty
We are seeking additional daycare/babysitting support for our faculty members as our Aggie family grows! If you are interested in or are currently hosting daycare/babysitting services and have spots available, please contact Michael Adkins to let him know of your interest.
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Create Your Legal Will for Free ($1,000 value!)
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue |
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