Weekly Newsletter: 11/18/2024 | |
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Aggie Give Day on Wednesday
246 donors stepped up and raised $204,900 FOR THE AGGIES!
Thanks to all of you, we can continue our mission of forming Catholic hearts and minds in faith, reason, and virtue!
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No School & Main Office Closed 11/27-11/29
There is no school on Wednesday, November 27th, Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th.
The Main Office will be open limited hours on November 27th, 8AM – 2PM, and closed on the 28th and 29th.
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Advent Morning of Reflection for Women | 12/14
Women of the parish and school are invited to join the Dominican Sisters for an Advent morning of reflection on Saturday, December 14th. The morning will begin with optional Mass at 8:00 am in St. Agnes lower church, followed by fellowship at 8:45 in Schuler hall, talks, adoration, and confession, concluding at noon. Please register for the event at this address (https://forms.office.com/r/1uFKrcjpM7) or email the sisters at stpaul@sistersofmary.org.
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Part-Time Daycare Assistant Needed
Our Daycare Faculty is looking for a part-time assistant who has a love and energy for nurturing and educating infants from 3 months to 3 years. Interested candidates should share their resume and a cover letter with Mrs. Amy McQuillan or for more information on the position, reach out to Mrs. Miriam Naughton.
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Red and White Benefit: Seeking Committee Chairs & Crew Members
Our school’s biggest fundraising event is around the corner! Please consider sharing your time and talent by being a chair or a crew member on a committee. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Aggie parents. Follow the link below for a full list of committees and detailed descriptions of how you can help with the Red and White:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4AABA72AA6FE3-52836082-redand
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CASA Assistant Needed
We are looking for a CASA assistant on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:45-5PM. Contact Mrs. Miriam Naughton if interested in helping.
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Kitchen Help Needed
Aggie families: There will be some very part time positions available in our school kitchen! Available days are anywhere from 1-3 days a 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 required anticipation of needs of our customers (students and staff) as well as the patience of a SAINT!
The job description is attached here.
Please email Food Service Manager, Mrs. Kelly DiPietro, with any inquiries.
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Dual Enrollment: Round 2 (DUE: Thurs., Dec. 5)
The second and final round of Dual Enrollment registration has opened. High school students and families were both separately sent an email November 8 with all of the information on Dual Enrollment (Dual Enrollment applies only to grades 9-12). This final round is for qualifying Semester 2 and full-year courses. Cost is $115 per course (awards 3 college credits). Dual Enrollment is an amazing and cost-effective investment toward college/university enrollment. Questions? Please contact Director of Academics, Dr. Michael Adkins.
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Father-Daughter Dance
The Father-Daughter Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st, 2025. This event invites young ladies in grades 9 through 12 to attend an Urban Country Chic themed dance with their dad (or grandfather, godfather or other male role model), which includes expert dance instruction, desserts, and photos. Planning for this year’s event is beginning and we need your help!!! Please contact Cathy Clyde at weloveteesa@comcast.net or at 612-875-9066 to volunteer.
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Mother-Son Event
The Mother-Son Event will tentatively be held in Winter 2025. This event was resurrected last year, and planning is again underway! We are looking for some new volunteers to keep this important event going. Please contact Mrs. Becca DeMarais for more information and to volunteer.
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Senior Party
The Senior Party immediately follows the graduation events on Friday, May 30, 2025 and invites the senior class to celebrate together on their graduation night at a lock-in at Base Camp. This event is filled with great activities, entertainment, food, and prizes. Join the planning in the spring, led by Tina Graner.
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2025-2026 Student Travel
Our Saint Agnes high school student body will have many opportunities for travel in the 2025-2026 school year! The following trips are in various stages of development:
- UK Tour with Dr. Pawl (June 2026)
- Costa Rica with the Spanish Department (June 2026)
- Info Meeting Thursday, November 21, 6:30pm in Rm. 369
- Florida Spring Training (Baseball Team) with Coach Streitz (Spring Break 2026)
- HS Concert Band trip with Mr. Truran (Location and Timing TBD)
Be on the lookout for informational meetings for each trip from the trip organizers. As your family contemplates travel for your student(s), please keep in mind that we are also planning for a Rome Pilgrimage for HS students in the 2026-27 school year.
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June 2026 Trip to Costa Rica
The Spanish Department is excited to announce an unforgettable trip in June 2026 to COSTA RICA! Costa Rica is a vibrant paradise, a hidden gem in Central America, brimming with lush landscapes and an extraordinary array of wildlife. As we experience the beauty of creation and Costa Rican culture we will adventure to volcanos, zipline through the rainforest, learn to make a traditional meal, dip into natural hot springs, paint an ox cart in Sarchí, white water raft, take part in a folklore evening, kayak, and more. This trip is open to all high school students (Classes of 2026-29).
Please join us at an INFORMATIONAL MEETING on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:30 pm in Room 369.
Register for this info session here: https://bit.ly/48N5TbG. Please register for the meeting even it you are unable to come, but would like more information.
Contact Mrs. Treichel with any questions.
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Aggies Participate in Honor Band
Saint Agnes has had several band students participate in college honor bands this fall. Students from across the state rehearsed and performed a concert directed by guest composers and college professors. Here are the names of the students:
St Thomas College – Elle Chandler, Shay Mathis, Sophia Douglass
Winona State University – Shay Mathis
University of Minnesota Duluth – Blaise Bamsey
Well done Aggie band students!
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12/13 Junior High Game Afternoon
Junior High students are invited to attend a fun afternoon sponsored by the Junior High Student Council. Students are welcome to bring board games to play in the Commons, and there will be other activities taking place in Bandas. The event starts after school at 3:00PM and ends at 5:00PM. Please pick up your children promptly after the event. The cost is $1 for students who choose to bring snacks to share and $3 for students who do not bring snacks. The money earned will be used to offset future events sponsored by the Junior High Student Council.
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High School Winter Sports Registration Closes November 18
When registering your student please make sure to check the grade level and change it if necessary.
Please contact the head coaches if you have any questions.
Alpine Ski (Boys and Girls)- Assistant Coach Brian Muttonen / Practice Begins November 11
Boys Basketball- Chris Pierce / Practice Begins November 18
Girls Basketball- Tommy Boyd / Practice Begins November 11
Wrestling- Brent Odenbrett / Practice Begins November 18
Boys Swim and Dive- Madison Hendrickson / Practice Begins December 2
Preseason Swim Information – Time sensitive information
Boys Hockey (Coop with St. Paul Academy)- Bill McClellan / Practice Begins November 11
Contact Coach Streitz if you have any registration problem
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Ferris Martin Competes at MSHSL State Swim Meet
Aggie 8th grader Ferris Martin finishes in 11th Place in the 100-yard backstroke in last week's MSHSL State Swim meet. Congratulations, Ferris!
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Four Calling Birds - 4 vs 4 Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser
When? Sunday, December 8th 5-9PM
Who? Anyone in the Aggie Community (Students, Alumni, Family, Friends...)
Why? Fun! Raise money for Aggie VB!
How? Email Coach Rachel Zinter for a registration form
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Online Athletic Tickets
Saint Agnes as well as many of our opponents use GoFan as our online ticket Box Office. While Saint Agnes continues to provide both cash and online payment options, many other schools do not. Online Ticket Link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN9808
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See the Saint Agnes athletic calendar for all times, locations, and livestreams for this week's games.
Please contact Athletic Director Mr. Streitz with any questions.
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December Concert Dates:
12/9 – K-3 Concert, 6:30PM
12/12 – 7-12 Band Concert, 7PM
12/15 – 7-12 Choir Concert, 7PM
12/17 – 4-6 Concert, 7PM
12/20 – PreK Christmas Program, 10AM
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November Important Dates:
11/19 – 12th Grade Great Conversations Class to UST
11/20 – Little Flowers Afterschool Group
11/22 – Lower School Virtue Assembly
11/26 – Raffle Kick-Off
11/27-11/29 – Thanksgiving Break
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Lower School Yearbooks are Now On Sale!
These yearbooks are for our K-6th grade students.
Price will increase in December, so please order your yearbook before!
Use School Code: 6616149.
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Upper School Yearbooks are Now On Sale!
These yearbooks are for our 7th-12th grade students.
Price will increase in December, so please order your yearbook before!
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