Weekly Newsletter: 3/3/2025

Jason Evert Spoke to 7th-12th Graders Today


Three years after his last trip to Saint Agnes School, Jason Evert gave a wonderful speech to Upper School students this morning. As he was leaving, he said to several on our leadership team: “You guys are doing it right here. I have given this talk 4,000 times by now, and I can always tell the places that are doing the right things the right way. There is a lightness and joy here that I don’t see as often as I wish I did. Congratulations to you, your teachers, parents, and families!” Keep up the good work of being real, honest, and a good example of faithful Catholic virtue for your children!

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule


6:30 AM English Low Mass 

7:30 AM EF Latin Low Mass

8:45 AM Lower School English Mass

10:15 AM Upper School English Mass

5:15 AM Latin Sung Mass with Schola  

Stations of the Cross this Lent


As a reminder, we will have All-School Stations of the Cross on the following Fridays during Lent at 8:45AM in the Upper Church:


3/7

3/14

4/11 

The 2025 Lenten Lecture Series: The Creed


This year's Lenten Lecture Series begins this Friday, March 7th at 7PM and continues each Friday during Lent through Friday, April 11th.


On this 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, join us as we delve into the significance and history of our profession of faith: the Creed. With topics ranging from what a creed is to the history of councils, from the doctrines proclaimed to the creed as a liturgical act, this series will help mark this historic anniversary and deepen your understanding and love of this most essential statement of our Faith.


Join us Fridays in Lent after the 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Schuler Hall. There is no cost to attend but a free will offering will be taken.

It's Fiesta Time! Spring Conference Meals Needed


The Teacher Appreciation Committee is hosting the spring conference meal on Thursday, March 13th, for our teachers and need your help! Please check out the Signup Genius link for more details and to see what items are needed to help execute this event. ¡Muchas gracias!


Key notes: Hot items cannot be dropped off at early release as we do not have the space to store and keep warm until dinner. Please bring all hot items warmed up and ready to go in a crockpot at the end of the school day.  


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA72EA2F58-55233144-2025

March Important Dates:


3/4 – Upper School Raffle Incentive Out of Uniform Day

3/5 – Ash Wednesday

3/6 – Lower School Virtue Assembly

3/7 – Stations of the Cross

3/8 – Mother/Son Event

3/10 – First Reconciliation

3/11 – Blood Drive

3/12 – PreK Field Trip

3/13 – Spring Conferences

                 Grades PreK-6 early release at 11am (no CASA/after school care) 

3/14 – No School Grades 7-12

Stations of the Cross

               Recorder Concert

3/17-21 – Spring Break

3/19 – Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary

3/25 – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the LORD

3/26 – Little Flowers Group

3/27 – ARK Testing

3/28 – Opening of 40 Hours

3/29 – Confirmation at CSP

3/30 – Laetare Sunday

3/31 – No School Teacher Workshop

                Guidance Office Field Trip to University of St. Thomas

2025-26 Calendar


View and download the 2025-26 School Calendar here.

PreK-12 Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences & Lower School 1/2 Day (11:00 AM pick-up) – Thursday, March 13

 

March 13 Schedule:

  • PreK-6 School Day 7:55AM - 11:00AM
  • No CASA/After School Care 
  • 7-12 School Day 7:55AM - 2:45PM

 

Lower School Conferences

  • 12:00 -7:30PM In-Person or Phone (sign up required)

Upper School Conferences

  • 3:15 -7:30PM In-Person (walk-in only)

 

The Sign-Up Genius will go live in MarchWatch your email for the link.

Flowers for the Sisters' Chapel Signup


Dear friends and valued community members,


How blessed we are to have the Dominican Mary Mother of the Eucharist Sisters serving at Saint Agnes! We are called to assist in the flower donations for their chapel. 


Sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BADAE29AAF58-flowers#/


Thank you for signing up. Instructions are as follows:


1) Drop 4 bouquets of flowers per week; 4 bouquets of green fillers


2) Bring on Fridays to green bucket outside of chapel door on second floor of school--enter through parish office. If you've signed up for a non-school day, place in bucket outside convent front door.


3) Feel free to leave them specific intentions – they post your name on our prayer board and pray for you and your family specifically throughout the week.


If you're encountering issues depositing the flowers, flag someone in the parish or school office. Email Mrs. Nell Alt anytime with questions: nellkalt@gmail.com

No Upper School (Grades 7-12) on Friday, March 14


Upper School students (Grades 7-12) have earned an extra day off school on Friday, March 14 for reaching their stretch goal and selling over $75,000 worth of raffle tickets as part of our Red & White Benefit. Please mark your calendars!


Note: Lower School (Grades PreK-6) will still be in session this day as usual from 7:55am-2:45pm. 

Save the Date: Ignatius Book Fair! April 10-13


Save the Date of the Ignatius Book Fair on April 10 - 13. There will be opportunities for students to browse during school, as well as time for parents and others to shop. Volunteers are needed to make this happen.


Please sign-up HERE and contact Emily VanHeel with any questions at 651-485-5619.

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.


Sports camp information is also now live!


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

2025 Summer Series Information & Registration

CSCOE Peace of Mind February Webinar Link & March Webinar Registration

No Women's Open Gym 3/8


Due to the just-scheduled Boys Basketball Section Playoff Game at Saint Agnes on Saturday, Women's Open Gym will be cancelled.

Spring Athletics Registration Closes March 7th


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


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 was made available January 26.

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


Contact Mr. Streitz if you have questions.

REGISTER FOR SPRING SPORTS

Winter Sports Photo Links


AGGIES - 2024-2025 BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL https://spaces.hightail.com/space/5s9I4BhgHv/files

AGGIES - 2024-2025 GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/eJhB5Y2cEc

AGGIES WRESTLING - INDIVIDUAL SECTIONAL PHOTO LINK

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/0IjCq6pCtU

AGGIES LAST HOME MEET – 1- FEBRUARY-2025

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/bTgNRXQTm5

ST. AGNES WRESTLING - ST. CROIX LUTHERAN TOURNAMENT - 25-JANUARY-2025

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

ST. AGNES - CANNON FALLS WRESTLING – 2025

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/QWZMWPl8nM

AGGIES - WRESTLING - 20-DEC-2024

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/U4UAAmsUlD

AGGIES - WRESTLING - 14-DEC-2024

https://spaces.hightail.com/space/79Jet6NW95

AGGIES - WRESTLING - 7-DEC-2024

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**Thank you to Mr. Rich Graner for these photos!

 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.

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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