Weekly Newsletter: 2/3/2025

School Survey Results


We put out a survey this past fall for our parents, and we wanted to make sure that you see the aggregate data. The last time we surveyed was in the fall of 2022, and parental feedback was very high, in no small part because of our school’s approach to COVID-19, being in school, and serving our students during a difficult time in our nation’s history. The numbers on this year’s survey are very positive by most measures, though they are somewhat (in some cases, very slightly) lower than we had in 2022 when we last asked similar questions. As with everything in our beloved school, we will always have areas we can improve, and we have taken this feedback seriously. We are already incorporating this feedback as we try to make our three-year strategic plan a reality. Please take a look at the data in the attached document as well as the summary of open-ended comments. Thanks for everything you do to make our school the extraordinary place that it is!

Fall 2024 Survey Results

Support the Red & White Benefit  


The Red & White is this Saturday, and I humbly ask you to join me in praying for the success of this event. The funds we raise directly impact so many of our students and families through the financial aid and scholarships we are able to offer toward tuition.


You can also directly support and participate in the Red & White without attending the event. Click on the link below to bid on silent auction items and participate in the car and 50/50 raffles. Bid early and bid often!

Red & White Information

February Important Dates



2/5 – Freshman Retreat

2/6 – Upper School Confessions

2/7 – First Friday All School Latin Mass

2/8 – Red & White Benefit

2/11 – 10th Grade Parent Meeting 

2/12 – 9th Grade PLAN and 10th Grade CLT Exams 

2/13 – Hearing & Vision Screening 

2/14 – St. Valentine’s Day

2/16 – Wrestling Bean Bag Bonanza

2/17 – No School President’s Day

                               4-8 Baseball Camp

2/18-21 – Snow Days Week

2/19 – 9-11 Course Registration Opens

                               Little Flowers After School Group

2/21 – Lower School Virtue Assembly

2/22 – Snow Days Dance

2/24 – 11th Grade Retreat

2/25 – Junior High Science Fair

Freshman Registration Night

2/27-28 – Band Overnight Field Trip

Save the Date: Ignatius Book Fair 4/10-13


Save the Date for the Ignatius Book Fair!  April 10-13, 2025. There will be opportunities for students to browse during school, as well as times for parents to shop. More info to come, as well as opportunities to volunteer.

Parents' Rosary for the School | 2/7


Please join Aggie parents to pray a Rosary together for our school, our children and our families. We will meet immediately after the All-School Masses on 2/7, in the pews in front of the Mary Altar -- that's on the left side, up front near the sanctuary.

Meet Me in St. Louis DVDs Available for Purchase


Last spring's production of Meet Me in St. Louis is available on DVD in the Main Office! Cast members and families can get this professional copy that includes the show's logo on the case and disk. The great sound and picture beautifully capture the excitement of the production to make a great souvenir of the experience. Versions are available of both the St. Genesius Cast and the St. Cecilia Cast. There are still a few copies of Good News from 2023 available, too! DVDs are $12.00 each.


Pay using Vanco Online Payments, cash, or check made out to Saint Agnes School; correct change is greatly appreciated. Contact Mrs. Sarah Mathis in the Main Office with questions.

CSCOE's January Peace of Mind Webinar Recording


When Friendships End: Parenting Through Heartbreak

Summer Series Registration is Open!


Announcing our 2025 Saint Agnes Summer Series! Along with many of our favorite courses like Summer Band Camp, Theatre Class, and Vacation Bible School, don't miss exciting new offerings like Summer in Italy, Little Ladies League, and Everything Growing from the Earth, Bless the Lord.


Head to our website linked below to save the dates--registration is now open!

2025 Summer Series Information

Spring Athletics Registration is Open


Please register as soon as possible to help us form the number of teams we can offer as well as hire coaches.


Grade School and Junior High Offerings – Registration Closes February 28

Contact Mr. Thompson with Grade School and Junior High questions

Baseball

Softball

Boys Track (Grades 7-8) Must register on high school site

Girls Track (Grades 7-8) Must register on high school site


High School Offerings- Registration Closes March 7

Contact Mr. Streitz or the head coaches with questions

Baseball Contact: Coach Streitz

Boys Golf* Contact: Coach Sellnow

Boys Lacrosse# Contact: Coach MacLean Co-op with Minnehaha Academy

Girls Lacrosse# Contact: Coach Tvedt Co-op with St. Paul Academy

Softball Contact: Coach Berthiaume

Boys Track+ (Grades 7-12) Contact: Coach Shovelain

Girls Track+ (Grades 7-12) Contact: Coach Shovelain


+ Junior High Track Students must register through the high school registration portal.

# Lacrosse registration will be available January 26.

*For serious golfers only. You must provide your own clubs.


Contact Mr. Streitz if you have questions.

REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS

President’s Day Baseball Camp

 

The Saint Agnes President's Day Baseball Camp is open to students in grades 4-8.

 Camp Date is Monday February 17, 2025, 9-11:30 AM / Check In begins at 8:30 AM


This Camp features instruction from Hall of Fame Head Coach Mike Streitz and his staff and players. All campers will receive instruction in Hitting, Fielding, Throwing, Running and Pitching.


All Campers receive a T-Shirt and are eligible for prizes. Three campers will be randomly chosen to be a Bat Boy for a 2025 home game.


Register HERE

 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

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.

From the Admissions Office  

We are currently accepting applications for all grade levels for the 2025-26 school year, most especially Preschool, Kindergarten, and 9th Grade.

 

https://www.saintagnesschool.org/admissions/apply

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.

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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