Weekly Newsletter: 6/30/2025 | | |
Summer 2025 Campus Updates
Even though we’re on summer break, our Administration, Business Office, Main Office, and Advancement teams (and, of course, the incredible Maintenance staff), are still here preparing for the 2025-26 school year.
Last week we welcomed new colleagues for their first days on campus: Mr. David Gockowski (Director of Lower School) and Mr. Mike Fellrath (Accounting Associate). There’s a lot of important but often “hidden” work that happens in the summer – thank you to our summer crews who make it all happen! Please enjoy a few photos from around campus, which also include a few updates on facilities projects to improve the experience of our students and faculty, as well as maintain our classic buildings!
| | The hedges and fence are gone…what will replace them?! More to come soon! | | Gruden Gym is receiving the first treatment of a long-overdue facelift this summer! | | The coffee never stops flowing at Saint Agnes--even in the summer! Pictured grabbing their freshly brewed liquid energy are: Mr. Karl Hendrickson (Director of Upper School) and Mrs. Sara Bruggemann (Events Coordinator). | Tabula Rasa! Our classroom floors are cleaned and waxed each summer, forcing everything into the hallways. Here Dr. Michael Adkins (Director of Academics) squeezes through on his way to his office. | | Our Main Office remains a buzzing place in the summer! Pictured are: Mrs. Beth Morgan (Advancement Associate), Miss Angie Koenig (Main Office & Admin. Asst.), Mrs. Miriam Naughton (her last days as L.S. Director), and Mr. David Gockowski (incoming Lower School Director). | | Welcome to Mr. Mike Fellrath, who joins our Business Office as an Accounting Associate. Pictured here are Mr. Fellrath and Mrs. Anne Peiris (Finance Manager). | | |
2025-2026 School Calendar
View and download below:
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Independence Day 2025
We will have one Mass on Friday, July 4th, beginning at 9:00AM in the Upper Church.
We will NOT have First Friday adoration and confessions or the First Friday 5:15PM Mass on Friday, July 4th.
The Parish and School offices will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th in observance of the holiday.
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Early Learning Ladybug Room Open House: 6/30
TODAY'S THE DAY: Early Learning Ladybug Room Open House Monday, June 30th from 9-11AM and 5-7PM! Explore our newly-renovated Ladybug Room for 3-4-year-olds and meet our outstanding teachers!
Even if you’re unsure of your child’s readiness, we’d love to meet you, visit with you, and let your child experience what it might look like to become a ladybug!
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Summer Series News: Four Spots Now Available for Introduction to 3D Printing Class
Was your student interested in Mr. Schmidt’s 3D printing class but wasn’t able to register? Four spots are now open! These spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Email Miss Koenig by July 3rd to sign up and she will send you registration and payment information.
Cost: $45
Age Range: 4th to 8th grade
Dates: July 7-10
Times: 09:00-11:00
Learn the basics of 3D printing. Participants will learn to find printable objects online and how to design an object of their own. No previous experience with 3D printers necessary!
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Summer Band Camp and Mother Daughter Craft Evening Still Open for Registration
Registration is no longer available online. Email Miss Koenig for information on how to register.
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Additional Used Uniform Sale: 7/29 | 5-6PM
There will be an additional Used Uniform Sale on Tuesday, July 29th from 5-6PM in the Upper School Library.
Please drop off any gently used uniforms that you would like to donate to the Main Office during summer hours, marked: "Used Uniform Sale."
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"The Anxious Generation" Resource
Many of you have likely heard of Jonathan Haidt’s popular book, “The Anxious Generation”, which highlights the manifold issues caused by social media, cell phones, screen time, etc. on the mental health of everyone – but especially children and teens. While we’d all like time to read his book, not everyone has the luxury of tackling it. Haidt has generously summarized his book in a single YouTube video of about 45 minutes in length. We offer this resource to parents with the hopes that it helps families to plan intentional approaches to these challenging areas – well ahead of the 2025-26 school year. Summer is a great time to establish new routines - lots of wisdom in Haidt’s work!
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Main Office Summer Hours
Please note updated Main Office Summer Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8AM – 2PM. Fridays – Closed
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K-6 Summer Reading Challenge – 2025!
Summer is here! Below, we are offering some opportunities for students to continue reading and learning over the summer, supporting your students’ formation and education in faith, reason, and virtue! Continuing to read over the summer, and for the sake of leisure, is a key component to maintaining/strengthening a child’s attention-span and focus, as well as avoiding “summer slide”!
We are excited to promote the following summer reading opportunities for you and PreK-6 Summer Reading Lists from National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Note, we’ve adapted these lists as we see appropriate; that said, parents are encouraged to preview books to ensure their suitability.
Our Summer Reading Challenge 2025 has three versions for various age groups and prizes when minimum summer reading goals are met. Printed versions of the Summer Reading Challenge logs were handed out during school; you can also download them below:
Please contact Director of Academics, Dr. Michael Adkins if you have questions.
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2025 Aggie Open: 2nd Course Added!
Monday, July 21, 2025
Following golf, meet at Saint Agnes for social hour, dinner, and prizes!
WOW!! We sold out of the original tournament in 24 hours so we've added Phalen Golf Club!
Twice the opportunity to golf, twice the fun!
BONUS: With the addition of Phalen, we can ease some of the congestion, making for a speedier round!
ALL will gather back at Saint Agnes for socialization, dinner, and prizes!
Unable to attend? Please consider a donation to the Saint Agnes Athletic Department Donations are tax deductible and used for athletic equipment upgrades, officials, field rentals, transportation and more.
Sponsorships & Advertising: Advertise your business or show your support of Aggie Athletics with a hole sponsorship or event sponsorship. Many options available starting at just $300. Sponsorships of $2500 or more include a foursome in the tourney.
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2024-25 Semester Two Honor Roll
Dr. Michael Adkins, Director of Academics, is pleased to announce the 2024-25 Semester Two Honor Roll:
2024-25 Semester Two Honor Roll
Congratulations to all those students who’ve earned a spot! For students in grades 7-11 who earned a spot on the Honor Roll, certificates will be provided to you in the fall. For graduates in the Class of 2025, please contact the Main Office if you'd like to request a certificate.
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Additional US Yearbooks Available
A small number of Upper School Yearbooks are still available. Please contact Miss Koenig in the Main Office if you are interested in purchasing one. Please do not make any payments until you have confirmed your order with her.
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Summer Reading Parties
All Upper School Students, and now Upper School Parents as well, are welcome to join in reading our Summer Reading Party books. Participants read at their own pace, then gather for a party at the beginning of the school year in August to discuss and enjoy treats. The date is TBD. There are two books—feel free to read one or both. The first, in honor of her 250th birthday this year, is Jane Austen’s classic, Pride and Prejudice. The second is Michael Shaara’s Civil War novel, Killer Angels, celebrating its 50th anniversary of winning a Pulitzer Prize.
Anyone interested in meeting during the summer to discuss Pride and Prejudice in more regularly, email Ms. Perrin (tperrin@saintagnesschool.org). For questions about the Book Party Celebration, email Dr. Pawl (fpawl@saintagnesschool.org).
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Girls Soccer Meeting Monday, 6/30 @ 7PM
There will be a Girls Soccer Meeting on Monday June 30th at 7:00 PM in Schuler Hall.
This meeting is mandatory for all current players and parents and open to any students interested in joining the team for the upcoming season.
We’ll be discussing tryouts, practice schedules, team expectations, and more.
No experience is necessary—just bring your interest and enthusiasm!
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Terry Maynard via email tmaynard32@outlook.com or text 651-357-2039.
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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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Exciting Announcement: New Faculty for 2025-26!
God continues to bless Saint Agnes School with amazing new hires! Please pray for each of our new faculty members over the remainder of the summer. Let’s warmly welcome each of these individuals in August as they bring their experiences, talents, and ideas to aid in the work of forming Catholic hearts and minds in Faith, Reason, and Virtue. We are especially excited to hire more academic support for our Lower School Aggies!
Below is a brief summary of new hires and their positions; to learn more about each person, their background, and see a picture as well as other adjustments in our Lower School teaching team, please click here.
Upper School:
- Sr. Mary Canisius, English (freshmen)
- Miss Rose Birkey (‘20), Mathematics
- Mr. Alan Koval, Mathematics & Science
Lower School:
- Miss Megan Busse, Grade 3 Homeroom
- Miss Caterina Morales, Grade 4 Homeroom
- Sr. Mary Lawrence, O.P., Grade 5 Homeroom
- Mrs. Chiara Millikan, Grade 6 Homeroom
- Mr. David Heintz, Grade 6 Homeroom
- Mrs. Betsy Anderson, Lower School Academic Intervention Specialist
Once again, please pray for our new faculty members and the adjustments to our teaching team for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Have a blessed summer!
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