Weekly Newsletter: 12/9/2024 | |
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Musical Director Announcement
I am pleased to share with you that we have found a new director for Saint Agnes School’s 2025 Spring Musical! Ms. Christina Malloy brings to the task nearly a decade's worth of experience in theatre arts and youth ministry. Most recently, she directed Missed the Boat Theatre’s second production of Catholic Young Adults: The Musical right here in the Helene Houle Auditorium this past summer.
In her work as Youth and Young Adult Coordinator at St. Jude of the Lake in Mahtomedi, she has already met and worked with several Aggie families. She writes, “I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to become a valuable member of the team and to contribute toward the growth of the theatre program at Saint Agnes!” Please join me in welcoming Ms. Malloy to the Saint Agnes family! The announcement of the specific show and audition procedures will happen in January. You can reach out to Ms. Malloy to welcome her and offer your support by email: musical@saintagnesschool.org.
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End of Year Schedule Reminder
Wednesday, December 18th
PreK-6 Dismissal at 2:45pm
7-12 Dismissal 11:00am
Thursday, December 19th
PreK-6 Dismissal at 2:45pm
7-12 Dismissal at 12:35pm
Friday, December 20th
All school early dismissal at 11:00am
No CASA/After School Care
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Christmas Break Main Office Hours
The Main Office will be closed on December 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, and January 1.
The Main Office will be open limited hours on December 23 and January 2 & 3 from 8AM to 2PM.
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Freshman Placement Test: Save the Date
To all families with current 8th grade students: please save the date for your 8th grade student to sit for the Freshman Placement Test occurring on Saturday January 11th from 8:00 – 10:30AM. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the test. We will provide a light breakfast of donuts, fruit, juice and coffee. Parents are welcome to stay to hear an address from Dr. Ferdinandt about the state of the school and information about entering into the high school portion of Saint Agnes School. Your child should bring two (2) #2 pencils and a calculator (scientific calculator is fine, but not necessary).
Please RSVP for your child so we can properly plan: RSVP Form.
Please forward any questions to Mr. Joseph Olson in the Admissions Office at 651-925-8803.
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Advent Spirit Wear Sale | 12/10-12/11, 12/18
Need to pick up some gifts for your Aggies before Christmas? Our Spirit Store is restocked for all of your Christmas shopping! Beanies, sweatshirts, socks, pennants, keychains, and more will be available!
We'll have our full inventory of Aggie spirit wear available on Tuesday, 12/10, Wednesday 12/11, and Wednesday 12/18 from 2-4PM in the Ubel Activity Center Commons.
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December Important Dates
12/9 – Immaculate Conception
K-3 Concert
12/10 – 8th Grade Field Trip
12/12 – Lower School Holy Hour
7-12 Band Concert
12/13 – Lower School Virtue Assembly
St. Lucy Day
JH Game Afternoon
12/15 – Gaudete Sunday
Choir Concert
12/16 – Math Meet
12/17 – 4-6 Concert
12/18 – 7-12 Exams
Upper School Dismissal at 11am
Little Flowers Group
12/19 – 7-12 Exams
Upper School Dismissal at 12:35pm
12/20 – 7-12 Exams
PreK Christmas Program
PreK-12 Dismissal at11am
No CASA
12/23-1/3 – Christmas Break
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Seeking Substitute Teachers
Saint Agnes Lower and Upper Schools are always looking to add qualified individuals to our sub list. We are especially in need of early risers who are available on short notice. If you are interested in subbing at St. Agnes, please send your resume along with information about your availability to Miss Angie Koenig in the Main Office.
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All-School Fundraiser - Keep Selling Tickets!
Please continue to sell raffle tickets. Our next Raffle turn-in day is Wednesday, December 11th!
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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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Ladies (18+) Open Gym is Back!
7-9PM in Bandas Gym on Saturday, December 14
Please contact Jessica Zingsheim 612-361-3350 with any questions.
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Summer Series 2025
Planning for Summer Series 2025 is underway and we are looking to add exciting course offerings to engage our Aggies in educational fun over the summer! Are you interested in sharing your time and talent with our community by offering a course in one of your favorite hobbies or areas of expertise? Could you form a class around your favorite book? Have you wanted to try your hand at adult education? Are you a crafter who wants to share your talents with others? If you can dream it up, we can work to make it happen. Interested individuals should reach out to Miss Angie Koenig for more information by December 16. Please note, you must be E3/Virtus compliant by the start of the class.
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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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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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Save the Date: Aggie Spotlight Night 1/18/25
Calling all Aggies in grades 7-12! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 18th for the Aggie Spotlight Talent Show! This event is replacing what was previously known as Art Afternoon.
If you have a particular talent that you would like to share, whether that be singing, dancing, gymnastics, performing a skit, playing an instrument, slam poetry, comedy, yo-yo tricks, juggling, or even ventriloquy, we’d love to have you audition!
Auditions for the Aggie Spotlight Talent Show will take place on Wednesday, January 8th after school in the auditorium. Signups will be available outside Mr. Broszko’s room during finals week. Please see him for any questions. If need be, another audition day can be added.
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12/13 Junior High Game Afternoon
Students in grades 7th and 8th 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 Gym. The event starts after school at 3:00 and ends at 5:00. 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 fun events sponsored by the Junior High Student Council.
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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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Father-Daughter Dance
The Father-Daughter Dance is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st, 2025. 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. 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. Join the planning in the spring, led by Tina Graner.
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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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