October Important Dates

10/1 – Upper School Virtue Convocation (Responsibility)

10/4 – First Friday All School Latin Mass

               Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of Animals

10/6-10/7 – UMary Bus Trip

10/7 – 6^th Grade Rosary Pilgrimage

Lower School Rosary Procession

10/8 – 11^th Grade Parent Meeting

10/9 – Picture Retakes

10/11 – Lower School Virtue Assembly

               Kindergarten and 1^st Grade Field Trip

10/15 – Lower School Grandparents Day

10/16 – No School for grades PreK – 6^th

               12th Grade Standardized Testing (CLT)

10/17-10/18 – MEA Break-No School PreK-12^th

10/20 – Saint Agnes Parish Festival

10/21 – PreK Field Trip

10/22 – 10^th Grade Field Trip

10/23 – 3^rd Grade Field Trip

Little Flowers After School Group

10/24 – Fall Conferences (Evening)

10/25 – Fall Conferences (Day) - No School PreK-12^th

10/30 – 10th/11th Grade Standardized Testing (PSAT)

10/31 – Parish All Saint’s Party

Volunteer at Saint Agnes School: Share Your Time and Talents

Saint Agnes is blessed by our many volunteers who give back with their time and talents! Volunteering is a wonderful way to serve the Church, support our students, and connect with our school community. 

How You Can Help

We offer various volunteer opportunities, from classroom assistance to event support. Whether you can give a few hours or more, your involvement makes a big difference. Explore the list of opportunities below and sign up for what fits your schedule: https://forms.office.com/r/GGDTNi5Gex

Volunteer Requirements

To ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, all volunteers who interact with youth are required to complete the Essential 3 (E3) requirements. 

Questions? Contact HR Coordinator Mrs. Becca DeMarais.

Blessing of Animals: 10/4 @ 3PM

Plan to join us at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, with your family and your family pets on the front steps of the church for a blessing of the animals! 

Volunteer for a Shift & Earn $100 for Our School!

The Center for Catholic School Excellence (CSCOE) is looking for help with a generous reward for our school! The CSCOE Summit of Excellence (a professional development day for our PreK-6 teachers) is coming soon on October 16 and CSCOE needs your help managing logistical aspects of this Archdiocesan event. Over 2000 Catholic school teachers, staff, and leadership will gather on October 16, 2024 for an inspiring day of dynamic speakers, collaborative workshops and networking opportunities with fellow educators. The Summit of Excellence is held at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Parents, grandparents and other community members can sign up individually (no need to find a large group in order to volunteer!) for a 4-hour shift (morning or afternoon) on the 16th or a 4-hour shift (midday) on the 15th. 

Volunteer perks include: 

• Free parking
• A famous pot-pie lunch 
• $100 grant to your school per volunteer
• An opportunity to see your Catholic school teachers grow in their faith and profession

Please click this link to volunteer for a shift and earn Saint Agnes $100!  

Thank you in advance!

Note: Wed., October 16 is a day off for Aggie PreK-6 students; 7-12 classes are in session.

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.

Parent Food Pantry Closure Announcement

For those new to the school, we have hosted a food pantry that has been available for families in need (the pantry was open once a week in the lower level of the convent). It is with much regret that the volunteer staff of the food pantry is announcing the temporary closure of this parent service. Due to changes in the distribution process for the organization who provides the pantry with food, there is no longer a regular food supply available. Pantry volunteers will continue to try to figure out new food sources, so stay tuned for future announcements!  

In the meantime, there are other local resources available for families looking for help with their grocery budgets - including a new food distribution just a few blocks from Saint Agnes on Monday afternoons. Here is the information for that site: 

Frogtown Food Distribution

Mondays, 1-2 pm

643 Virginia Street, St. Paul, MN 55103

Parish Fall Festival Donations and Cherry Tree & Children’s Game Helpers Needed

(E3 required if working with youth). Location: School Gym

1. Assist with supervising youth volunteers during Sunday Fall Festival shifts. Help with Set-Up on Saturday.
2. Date/Times:
3. Saturday, October 19th: (Set Up) 9:00 a.m. - Noon 
4. Sunday, October 20th: (Two shifts) 10:00 a.m. - Noon/Noon - 2:00 p.m. 
5. Sunday, October 20th: (Clean Up) 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 
6. Sign-Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4AA4AC23A2FE3-51001158-fallfestival2024

*6^th grade and older students can help with games, cherry tree, and basket booth runners. Please see Youth Volunteer shifts.

We also need NEW prizes ranging from $4-$6 for the Cherry Tree. Please drop off in the school office by Oct. 15^th.

Please also consider donating NEW prizes for the Children’s Games. See link for ideas and either drop them off or have them shipped to the school office by Oct. 15^th. Amazon Wish List

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 HR Coordinator Mrs. Becca DeMarais at 651-925-8759 if interested.

Save the Date: Lower School Grandparents Day 10/15

Our K-6 Grandparents and Senior Friends Day is approaching quickly, and we again look forward to opening our doors to them on Tuesday, October 15th. This is one of our favorite days of the year here at Saint Agnes!

Schedule of the day and RSVP can be found on our website through the link below. Please share this information with your child’s grandparents and senior friends.

Freshman Lunches Began Last Week

Each school year every freshman is invited to share lunch with classmates along with Dr. Ferdinandt and Mr. Hendrickson. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know our students and enjoy fellowship in a small setting. We will notify your students of their assigned date. Lunch will be provided.

11th Grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, 10/8 @ 8:15 AM 

All parents of 11^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, October 8^th at 8:15am. A variety of topics will be covered to set your junior student up for a fruitful and successful 2024-25 school year.

UMary Bus Trip - October 6-7

Thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Mary Jo Feltl '59, the University of Mary is happy to announce the annual fall bus trip to UMary's campus in Bismarck, ND! The trip is free and includes transportation, meals, lodging, campus tour, and celebration of Mass. We will depart from the Twin Cities on Sunday, October 6 at 7:30 AM and expect to depart Bismarck around 1:00 PM on Monday, October 7. Given high interest in the trip, this opportunity is available to all Juniors and for Seniors that did not attend previously. 

Please note: Parents are highly recommended to attend, or to ensure another parent has responsibility for your student. Depending on the total number of students, additional parents may be required to attend to assist with supervision.

Contact Dan Revier with any questions or roommate requests.

Click here to register.

CAA Cross Country Meet 10/12

Calling all 5^th and 6^th graders! Come run for the Aggies in the CAA Cross Country Meet on Saturday, October 12^th. This is a 1-mile race which begins at 9 AM at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights. We will hold 2 optional practice runs on the Tuesday and Thursday prior to the race to get ready. Contact Mr. Kemp at hkemp@saintagnesschool.org by Friday, Oct. 4^th if you are interested in participating.

Lifetouch Fall Sports Photo Ordering Info

High School Team/Individual Photo Ordering Info:

Those wishing to order can do so here: www.mylifetouch.com Use ID: EVTZRSWCD or stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an order form.

Grade School/Junior High Photo Ordering Info:

Those wishing to order can do so here: www.mylifetouch.com Use ID: EVTXX64GX or stop by the Athletic Office to pick up an order form. 

Interested in Girls Tennis, Boys Golf, and Girls Golf?

If you are interested in Girl’s tennis or boys and girls golf, please click on the links below and complete the short survey:

Girls Tennis Survey

Golf Survey

 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.

2025-26 Application Process Open

The application portal for Preschool – 11^th Grade has now opened for families planning on enrolling NEW students into Saint Agnes for the 2025-26 school year (this is not for returning students). Click here to go to our website and start the application process.

For our planning and tracking purposes it is helpful for our families to apply soon for next year. Our strong recommendation is to, at the latest, have applications and supporting documentation submitted by Christmas to reserve a seat. We will start the enrollment process in mid-January for all levels. Please call the Admissions Office at 651-925-8803 with any questions. 

Note: the re-enrollment process for current students will occur at the beginning of January. The above note is ONLY for NEW students.

Fraternity Options for Dads

Men’s Accountability Group – (Exodus 90)

The intention of this group is to gather as a group of men who are intent on strengthening their relationship with Jesus through prayer, fasting, and ascetic practices. This accountability program runs year round and helps in the effort to release ourselves from the slavery of the conveniences of our modern world (slavery), to true freedom in strengthening our ability to say no to this world and yes to Christ (The Promised Land). We meet every Friday morning at 5:30AM in Schuler Hall (church basement) followed by an optional 6:30AM Holy Mass in the chapel. If you have any questions and/or interest please reach out to Mr. Joseph Olson at 651-925-8803.

Old Man Basketball

Join other dad’s for pick-up basketball most every Sunday night in Bandas Gymnasium starting at 7:30PM. 

If you have any questions and/or interest please reach out to Mr. Joseph Olson at 651-925-8803.

Old Man Weightlifting and Rosary

Join other dads for weightlifting and a rosary on Wednesday nights at 8:00PM. We typically exercise for an hour followed by a rosary in the lower chapel. Meet by door #5 in the church parking lot. If you have any questions and/or interest please reach out to Mr. Joseph Olson at 651-925-8803.

Upper School Yearbooks are Now On Sale!

These yearbooks are for our 7th-12^th grade students. 

Price will increase in December, so please order your yearbook before! 

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