Tomorrow (Ash Wednesday) Begins the Season of Lent

Our K-12 students begin Lent tomorrow along with the Catholic Church and our school, celebrating Ash Wednesday mass at 8:45 AM (with distribution of ashes) and beginning their Lenten fasts and almsgiving. In the Upper School, One Lent makes its reappearance, and Lower School begins its penny wars (a perennial favorite), among many other things. Please encourage your son (s)/daughter(s) to find a way to sacrifice something they appreciate or take on a special observance during their time of Lent. Happy feasting today and fasting tomorrow!

Winter Storm: This Evening Through Thursday Thoughts 

As of Tuesday afternoon, Thursday seems to be the day that will be most impacted by the winter storm warning being forecast by the National Weather Service. We would really like to be in school tomorrow, most especially because it is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent, and we think that the worst of it won’t happen until Wednesday evening overnight through Thursday mid-day. As with all winter weather, we will make decisions each morning before 5:30 AM, and then communicate by 6:00 AM via WCCO, KARE11, Website Announcement, Automated Calls through Educate, and Social Media. Parental decisions regarding their own children’s attendance on days involving inclement weather will be respected.

St. Paul’s Outreach’s Late Night Live This Evening 

Every Mardi Gras, St. Paul’s Outreach (SPO) celebrates their annual fundraiser to help college students engage with the Church through relational ministry and fellowship. This year, I was invited to participate in this evening’s event called “Late Night Live” as a special guest! As an alumnus of St. Paul’s Outreach and an active recipient of God’s grace through this organization well over 30 years ago, I am proud to represent Saint Agnes School and support this wonderful organization that retains a special place in my heart.

Gmail Users: Missing Emails?

It has come to our attention that Gmail is filtering direct emails from Saint Agnes School faculty and staff to some users’ spam folders. If you use Gmail, please take a moment to check your spam folder for emails from any users “@saintagnesschool.org” and “Report as not spam”.

NB: This does not occur for the newsletter or emails generated through Educate. Thank you!

Lent Stations of the Cross

Join us for Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 8:45 AM.

Saint Agnes Men's Mardi Gras Party TONIGHT 2/21

The annual Saint Agnes Men’s Mardi Gras Party will be held tonight on Tuesday, February 21st.

The evening will begin with a Rosary in the Chapel at 6:30 PM. The party will commence immediately following in Schuler Hall. $25 for food and drinks, $10 for cigars. RSVP here.

First Children's Chorus Musical Rehearsal 2/23

Thursday, February 23rd is a big day. It is the day the Children's Chorus begins their work on the musical. We will rehearse 6:30 to 7:30PM. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring along lots of ambition. We have a lot to learn.

Watch for an email from St. Agnes Musical in case the weather throws us a curve.

Center for Mission Writing Contest

Opportunity for multi-age kids to participate in a brief essay contest. Deadline just extended to Wednesday, March 1st. Sponsored by the Archdiocese’s Center for Mission.

2023-24 Course Requests (Current Grades 9-11)

The online course request period for next year's students in grades 10-12 (current grades 9-11) opened Wednesday, February 15th, on Educate. Information and materials were distributed to students during classes last Wednesday. 

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 8^thgraders) will take place at the Freshman Registration Event on Tuesday, March 7th. Read more below.

Contact Mr. Karl Hendrickson with questions.

9th Grade Course Registration – Tuesday, March 7th

All students entering 9th Grade for Fall 2023 will register for courses at a special event on Tuesday, March 7th. This is for current 8th graders at Saint Agnes as well as those students coming from other schools. Parents and students will get an overview of the high school academic program and have the opportunity to review course placement and make elective requests.

The program will be at 6:00 PM in the Helene Houle Auditorium. Contact Mr. Karl Hendrickson, Assistant Headmaster, or Mr. Joseph Olson, Director of Admissions, with questions.

Snow Days Dance Photo Link:

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/0C34cp7WSq

Father/Daughter Dance Photo Link:

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/t8vzlx1xZE

Aggie Athletics Calendar

View Aggie Athletics calendar here.

Track & Field Parent-Athlete Info Meeting 2/23

Is your son or daughter interested in competing in Track & Field at Saint Agnes this spring? Please attend the Parent-Athlete info meeting on Thursday February 23^rd at 5:30PM in the Helene Houle Auditorium with Head Coach Shovelain. Please contact him with any questions at dshovelain@saintagnesschool.org. 

Spring Sports Registration Closes THIS Friday 2/24

Athletic Registration Closes February 24. Please register by the deadline to avoid a $50 late fee. Register at our Saint Agnes Registration Page.

Contact Mr. Streitz if you have any questions.

Trap Shooting Club Information (7th-12th Grade)

Trap shooting is a co-ed spring sport (Multi-spring sport athletes are welcome)

Season: March 26^th (our first practice is April 1^st) to May 27^th

Head Coach: Joseph Olson (jolson@saintagnesschool.org , 651-925-8803) Parents interested in coaching contact Mr. Olson directly

When – Every Saturday from 10:00AM– 11:30AM or Noon

Where We Shoot - Metro Gun Club in Blaine

Student Info Meeting – Wednesday, March 1^st 3:00pm in Auditorium

Cost to Participate - $275 + $35 League Cost

• Must provide own shot gun 
• Must have completed either DNR Firearm Safety Course or League SAFE in order to practice and compete (We recommend DNR course as you can not obtain hunting license with League SAFE Course)

Sign up with League ($35) (Team ID: sai991) as well as Saint Agnes ($275)

Team will provide ammunition

League FAQ’s

2023 Spring League Schedule

CASA: Caring for After School Aggies Help Needed

Sign-Up Genius Link for Spring Semester 2023:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4AA4AC23A2FE3-casa20222023

Important February Dates

Feb. 22 – K-12 Mass, Ash Wednesday

Feb. 23 – 2^nd Grade First Confessions

Feb. 24 – Stations of the Cross

Feb. 27 – Junior Retreat

Feb. 28 – Junior High Science Fair

2023 Summer Series Instructors Needed

This year, our Summer Series program runs from Monday, June 12th through Friday, August 18th. If you are interested in teaching a class or would simply like more information, please reach out to Mrs. Miriam Naughton, the Summer Series Coordinator.

2023 VBS Instructors Needed

Running as a part of our Summer Series program, our VBS is also in need of instructors! If you are interested and able to serve with this program, please reach out to Mrs. Miriam Naughton, the Summer Series Coordinator.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Applications

If your family is seeking financial assistance for the 2023-24 school year, financial aid applications are due by February 28^th. NEW THIS YEAR, all families with a current 8^th grade student going into 9^th grade that is applying for aid is asked to fill out our general Need-Based Scholarship Application (no cost) along with the financial aid application.

Lower School Yearbooks

Order your 2022-23 Lower School yearbook using the button below and use School ID: 711670