Praised be Jesus Christ! What a magnificent first full week of school it has been! My anticipation for the first day of school was richly rewarded and my enthusiasm has only increased since. The annual Upper School “Sorting Ceremony” assembly, during which our freshmen were welcomed and placed in their new House groups. Though I was assiduously trying to remain inconspicuous in the corner, a Senior called me up to center court, and I could not refuse her gracious invitation. The Upper School then proceeded to sing me “Happy Birthday” and I am certain I blushed a few shades of red! 

This is but one way in which I have felt welcomed to Saint Agnes School. If every student feels as welcomed and valued as have I in these first days within this community, it is going to be a fantastic year. I was both overjoyed and a more than a bit overwhelmed when 100 boys (grades 7-12) turned out for the informational meeting to learn about altar serving. I did my best to keep my composure, so moved was I by their zeal and commitment. Where else would that happen?

I extend my deepest gratitude and promise of prayers to all the families who have chosen a Saint Agnes education. To our incredible administration, faculty and staff who have prepared so diligently all summer for a smooth and blessed start to school, your dedication inspires me. May the Lord who has begun the good work in all of us this year, by His grace, bring it to fulfillment.

In Christ,

Fr. Ubel

Superintendent

First Friday All-School Latin Mass: Friday, 9/6 @ 8:45AM

Join us on Friday, September 6^th at 8:45am for First Friday All School Latin Mass in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Watch the school website calendar and school newsletter for dates and times of other special liturgical celebrations throughout the year.

Parents' Rosary for the School

Please join Aggie parents this year to pray a Rosary together for our school, our children and our families. We will meet immediately after all-school Masses, in the pews in front of the Mary Altar -- that's on the left side, up front near the sanctuary. Please note: this is not on days when there are separate Masses for the lower and upper schools. The first Parents' Rosary will be Friday, Sept. 6.

First Sacraments Save the Dates: 3/8 & 5/10

First Reconciliation will be Saturday, March 8 at 9AM

First Holy Communion will be Saturday, May 10 at 10AM

Information about registration coming soon. 

Flowers for the Sisters' Chapel

A wonderful way to support our Dominican Sisters is by providing flowers weekly for their chapel. They do so much to support our community beyond educating our children. It’s a joy to be able to provide beautiful flowers for them. Please sign up at this link: https://bitly.com/chapelflowers.

On the day you sign up for, bring 4 bunches of flowers and 2 bunches of greens to the Parish Office and they will direct you where to deposit them. God bless your generosity!

Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed

If you have a few hours in the middle of the day and would like to volunteer, we are looking for people daily to help our awesome kitchen crew with Hot Lunch (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM). This is a great way to help and connect with our students. Sign up for once a week, once a month or whatever works with your schedule. You will need be current with E3/VIRTUS requirements.  Please contact Volunteer & Safe Environment Coordinator Annette Beaudry at 651-925-8826 if interested.

Lower School Dress Up Days:

Junior High Homecoming Dress Up Days:

Monday: Mismatched Day 

Tuesday: Rival Day 

Wednesday: Heroes Vs. Villains Day 

Thursday: Uniforms

Friday: Aggie Spirit, Homecoming Shirt

High School Homecoming Dress Up Days:

M- Bikers vs. Surfers

T- Barbeque Dads vs. Soccer Moms

W- Door Theme, Heroes vs. Villains

Th-Uniforms

F- Aggie Spirit, Homecoming T-Shirts

9^th Grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, 9/10 @ 8:15 AM 

All parents of 9^th grade students are invited to join Assistant Headmaster and Director of the Upper School, Mr. Karl Hendrickson in the Helene Houle Auditorium on Tuesday, September 10^th at 8:15am. A variety of topics will be covered to set your freshman student up for a fruitful and successful 2024-25 school year. Subsequent events will be held on October 8^th for parents of 11^th grade students, November 12^th for parents of 10^th grade students, and January 14^th for parents of seniors.

Saint Agnes Drama Club One Act Play Festival

The Saint Agnes School Drama Club is excited to announce that this year's fall production will feature not one, not two, but THREE One Act plays in this year's One Act Play Festival (Take 2!) 

Without further ado, this year's productions are...

• The Fifteen Minute Hamlet by Tom Stoppard, directed by Mr. Steven Broszko
• How to Succeed in High School (without Really Trying) by Jonathan Rand, directed by Mrs. Claire Missy
• Check, Please by Jonathan Rand, directed by Mrs. Grace Iverson (class of 2020)

Performances will take place on Friday, November 8th (7:00 pm), Saturday, November 9th (7:00 pm), and Sunday, November 10th (2:00 pm). Tickets will go on sale closer to the performance date.

High School Students: Auditions for the One Act Play Festival (Take 2!) will take place on Tuesday, September 10th from 5:00-8:00 pm and Wednesday, September 11th from 3:00-6:00 pm in the Helene Houle Auditorium. Students interested in auditioning can sign up outside Mr. Broszko's room (Room 350).

Costume Help Needed! If any parents or Saint Agnes community members are interested in assisting Mr. Broszko in finding and fitting costumes for one of the one act plays, please email sbroszko@saintagnesschool.org. 

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.

Photo Links:

Football 8/30: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/0CeUjWOFwp

Employment Opportunities

Now Hiring: After School Care Coordinator and Assistant

 (5-days/week: 2:45pm-5:00pm) 

Saint Agnes is looking for two staff members to run our after-school care program. We are looking for members of our community who are interested in supporting our working families by caring for their children after school hours. Duties involve homework help, setting up games and snacks, monitoring check-in and check-out of students, and generally creating a fun environment. 

To Apply

Please email the following to Amy McQuillan, Administrative Assistant at amcquillan@saintagnesschool.org

·                     Cover letter

·                     Resume/CV

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