Weekly Newsletter: 1/18/2022 |
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COVID-19 Update from the Headmaster |
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As of today (1/18), we have had a total of five students return who tested positive and who were on quarantine until late last week. As of this morning, we have six students (one in Pre-school, one in first grade, one in 3rd grade, one in 5th grade, one in 8th grade, and one in 11th grade) from a total of four families whose parents have informed us of a positive test (and are out of the school building with the Coronavirus on quarantine).
Please continue to pray for unity, compassion, and protection!
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SAINT AGNES SPRING MUSICAL 2022–HOLIDAY INN!
This spectacular new musical focuses on Jim Hardy who is tired of the rat race of performing every day, so he fulfills his lifelong dream and buys a farm in Connecticut to settle down and enjoy the good life. After a time, he realizes he is not cut out to be a farmer and following a visit from his show business friends, he decides to turn the farm into Holiday Inn—a place where performances only happen on the holidays. This gives the musical the format to celebrate all the holidays with production numbers depicting New Years, Valentine's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Singing and dancing our way through these holidays is great fun, especially with two tap numbers—one done while jumping rope!
The musical is open to 7th through 12th graders with high school students eligible to audition for lead roles. A Children's Chorus will be formed with students in grades 2 through 6.
Registration and audition materials can be found outside of Mr. Johnson's room (154). Auditions are for lead roles only. Chorus members need not audition. Registrations will be accepted through January 27. A late fee of $20.00 per family will be charges after that date. No registrations will be accepted after January 31st.
Don't miss the fun and excitement of being part of this great musical. It will be a memory you will never forget!
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Tap Dance Workshop
There are two tap dance production numbers done by high school men and women plus a solo tap dance done by a male lead.
If you would like to be considered for these numbers, attend a two Sunday workshop, January 23rd and 30th, 1:30-2:30PM onstage. Bring tap shoes or hard sole shoes. Get a head start on these spectacular numbers. No tap dance experience needed.
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Volunteers with Youth – E3/VIRTUS Updates
If you are hoping to Chaperone, work Hot Lunch, help with the Musical or otherwise volunteer with youth at Saint Agnes School you will need to be E3 compliant. E3 includes: Background Check/123B report, Code of Conduct and Safe Environment training. Updates required every three years. Due to slower process times nationwide – it can take up to 2 weeks to process Background Checks and 123B reports.
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New Volunteer – 90 minutes online in VIRTUS, required paperwork + completed BG check and 123B report.
Multi-Location (new to Saint Agnes) – required signed releases to get paperwork from other Archdiocese locations.
Current Volunteer – (updates every 3 years) 45 minutes online in VIRTUS, required paperwork + completed BG check and 123B report.
Current Volunteers: VIRTUS will send out automatic update reminders 30 days prior to due dates. Non-E3 compliant VIRTUS accounts will be inactivated.
Questions? Please contact Volunteer & Safe Environment Coordinator Annette Beaudry at 651-925-8826.
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Red & White Final Weeks of Prep!
Profits are used for student scholarships. Your help is needed!
- Wines/Liquors
- Restaurant/Store Gift Cards
- Camping/Sporting Goods
- Tickets to Sports/Theater/Music Venues
Volunteer! Work the event or help with prep. Click for more descriptions.
Donations must be received by Friday, January 28th. Please drop items at the main office or contact Mary Appel at 651-925-8811 for other arrangements.
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50/50 Raffle Back by Popular Demand!
The 50/50 winner will receive half of all raffle funds collected. Tickets are $100 and only 100 tickets will be sold. That means the winner COULD receive $5,000!*
Tickets MUST be purchased with cash, check or debit card ONLY! Call Amy at 651-925-8809 to buy!
Drawing will take place after the Red & White Program on Feb 12.
Need not be present to win.
*If all 100 tickets are sold.
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Raffle Ticket Sales Continue!
Don't stop selling yet--tickets will still be available to sell until our live drawing at the Red & White Benefit on February 12th!
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Help your kids fall in love with their Catholic faith at CYSC!
Registration is open for Damascus Catholic Youth Summer Camp (CYCS), a week-long residential camp for students entering grades 6-12.
Come to experience high adventure activities and high adventure faith with archery tag, adoration, color wars, kayaking, climbing walls, daily Mass, swimming and more! The CYSC-Northwoods experience will take place at Heartwood Resort and Conference Center, a beautiful facility located 2 hours from the Twin Cities in Trego, WI.
This year, there are 16 $150-off scholarships available to St. Agnes parishioner and school families! To receive the promotional code to get the scholarship, email registrationmn@damascus.net and identify yourself as a St. Agnes parishioner or school family. What a blessing!
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Father/Daughter Dance - Saturday, Jan. 29th, 2022
We are rolling out the Red Carpet for the annual Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 29th, 2022. Girls in grades 9-12 are invited to attend this annual event with their Leading Man (father, grandfather, godfather or other male role model). Formal / Semi-formal / Black Tie Optional. The event features a variety of music and dances complete with expert instruction, a dessert buffet, and a professional photo.
Event Schedule
6:30 PM – Social Hour and Professional Photographs**
7:00 PM – Music, Dancing & Expert Instruction, Dessert Buffet
10:00 PM – Evening Concludes
** A professional father/daughter photograph is included in the ticket price.
How You Can Help
Please consider volunteering to help at this event. We need help in the following areas:
*Event set-up from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 29th
*Help during the event (two shifts available) from 5:30 – 8:00 PM or 8:00 – 11:00 PM
*Monetary donations can be made here or donations of gift cards for the purchase of desserts from Lunds, Kowalskis, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Wuollets, Café Latte, and Bread & Chocolate may be dropped off in the Main Office during school hours.
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Lower School Yearbooks (PreK-8th Grade)
Please click on the link from our yearbook company Balfur to submit your order.
Cost:
- $25 until the end of January
- $30 starting in February
- Deadline to order: _____________ working on this one!
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Semester One Honor Roll & Lettering in Academics (9-12)
Mr. Michael Adkins, Dean of Academics, is pleased to announce the 2021-22 Semester One Honor Roll:
Congratulations to all those students who’ve earned a spot! For students in grades 7-12 who earned a spot on the Honor Roll, a certificate will be provided to you soon.
At Saint Agnes School, our goal is that every student achieve the maximum capacity of his or her God-given potential.
Students in grades 7-12 earn a place on the Honor Roll in the following ways:
- Semester GPA of 3.00-3.32 = Honor Roll
- Semester GPA of 3.33-3.66 = Dean's List
- Semester GPA of 3.67-above = Headmaster's List
The criteria for Academic Honors and qualifying for a letter in Academics are as follows:
First Letter (Academics Patch - Book or Lamp):
- 2 consecutive semesters of Headmaster's (formerly Principal's) List (3.67 GPA and above)
- 3 consecutive semesters of Dean's List (3.33-3.66 GPA)
- 4 consecutive semesters of Honor Roll (3.00-3.32 GPA)
Subsequent Letters (Bar Patch):
- 1 semester of Dean's List or higher
Visit our website to see patch examples and where to purchase them for letter jackets under Academics and “Awards and Honors” tabs. Please note that letter patches are not provided by the school.
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Archdiocesan Miriam Dinner
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6–8PM, Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda invites women, ages 16 – 35, who are discerning consecrated life to join him for dinner and conversation. Sister Mary Joseph, a Handmaid of the Heart of Jesus Sister, will help lead the dinner program that will include consecrated women sharing their vocation testimonies, stories of consecrated life and discernment tips. Religious are welcome to bring discerning guests to the Miriam Dinner! Online registration is required. Visit the link below for more information and to register.
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High School Yearbooks
The last day to order a yearbook will be January 31st, 2022.
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Updates from the Counseling Office |
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Junior Meetings
On January 13th, Mrs. Trana emailed juniors and their parents/guardians regarding signing up for their Junior Meeting. Every year, the Counseling Office gathers with each junior and their parents/guardians to talk about your student's future and life after high school. We will also discuss important information surrounding post-secondary options, including financial aid information, the college application process, and more. Please reference her email for the link to sign-up and all supporting information.
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ACT Prep
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer an ACT Prep Course like we have in years past. In order to support our students, we have a few suggestions for them to prepare:
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Purchase The Official ACT Prep Guide 2021-2022 as a self-guided preparation.
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Purchase The Official ACT Self-Paced Course. This self-guided option is fully online. Mr. Walter is generally in the Upper School Library 1 or 2 afternoons each week (M-Th, through Mid-March) until about 5:00pm. Consider taking advantage of this time to use the Library computer lab.
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Want to practicing taking the test? Mrs. Trana will be offering a full-length ACT Paper practice test on Monday, March 21st and Wednesday, March 23rd from 3:30-5:30PM. Monday will cover English and Mathematics. Wednesday will cover Reading, Science, and Writing. This option is FREE. For preparation purposes, please sign up here: ACT Practice Exam with Mrs. Trana.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Trana.
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Attention Juniors: Registration for the ACT
It’s time to begin thinking about the ACT! You can find instructions to register here.
Saint Agnes is hosting the ACT on April 2, 2022. You must be registered by February 25! Due to COVID restrictions, we anticipate significantly reduced capacity. Note: April 2, 2022 is the Saturday at the end of our Spring Break this year.
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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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Aggie Athletics Podcast: Episode 003 Now Available!
Fresh off of Christmas break, you'll hear a recent roundup of sports scores and highlights, Producer Neal is rusty on the keys, and Mike learns how to spell Tae Kwon Do with 4th Degree Black Belt Master, Student Council Vice-President, and current senior, Paityn Adams.
Paityn tells us about her discovery of Tae Kwon Do, what it takes to become a serious competitor in the sport, and she shares her Olympic aspirations.
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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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Center for Mission 2022 Writing Contest
The Center for Mission is sponsoring their annual writing contest focusing on the question, "How has listening to Jesus’ voice led you to live out the Church’ s mission to continue Christ’s work?" There are multiple grade brackets and prizes for the top essays! Entries will be accepted January 31-March 4, 2022.
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Forming Catholic Hearts & Minds in Faith, Reason, & Virtue |
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