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Dan Berthiaume Receives Latin Teacher of the Year Award
Dear Families,
I am pleased to announce that Mr. Dan Berthiaume, Latin teacher at Saint Agnes, won this year's Classical Association of Minnesota's "Latin Teacher of the Year" award. I included the following in an email to the Classical Association of Minnesota that was read at the award ceremony:
"Thank you to the Classical Association of Minnesota for bestowing this important teaching award each year; we are very honored to be a part of carrying on the classical tradition at our school and we greatly appreciate the efforts and support of CAM. I am new to Saint Agnes School, having started on July 1, but I have already heard many great things, or should I say multas magnas res, about Mr. Berthiaume -- great things about his teaching and his coaching. Not only is he well respected in his various roles, but he is also an alumnus of Saint Agnes offering a unique and important example of Aggie pride to our students. One of my goals as the new Headmaster of Saint Agnes School is to protect classroom instruction time, and I was impressed to see that Dan had perfect attendance last year; this is no small feat for he teaches 5 periods of Latin each day to eager junior high and high school students. To conclude, I wish to congratulate Dan on this great achievement - it is well deserved! Optime!"
Please join me in congratulating Mr. Berthiaume. Award-winning teaching is the most important thing any school ever does.
Blessings to your family,
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Notes from the School Office
- Attendance: Please use the Attendance Hotline to report absences at 651-925-8777. To reach the Main Office, call 651-925-8700.
- Recess: Parents, when your children head out the door in the morning, please make sure that they have sufficient clothing to wear outside for recess during the day.
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Reminder on Illnesses: A reminder that any student who has had a fever, or who has been vomiting, must be symptom-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
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Lost & Found: Be sure to check the Lost & Found bins in the Cafeteria before or after school to reclaim any items your student(s) may have misplaced.
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Drop Off & Pick Up: Please remember to travel eastbound on Lafond during student drop off and pick up times to ensure the safety of our students.
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Football Playoffs Begin Tonight, 10/14, at 7 PM
The Saint Agnes Aggies will host St. Paul Humboldt tonight, October 14, in the opening round of the section 4AA playoffs. The game will be played at Hamline University. Game time is 7:00 PM. All Hamline University parking lots are free after 5:00 PM. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Because this is a MSHSL playoff event, no Saint Agnes Sport Passes will be accepted. Go get 'em, boys!
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Girls Soccer Advances: 2 PM Game Tomorrow, 10/15
The girls soccer team advanced to the second round of the section 4A playoffs defeating St. Croix Prep 3-1 on Monday, October 12. They travel to Minnehaha Academy this Thursday, October 15, for a 2:00 PM game. They will play at the Minnehaha Academy North Campus located at 3100 West River Parkway in Minneapolis. Let's go, Aggies!
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The Fall Festival is This Sunday, 10/18
Join us at the Fall Festival this Sunday, October 18, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Support the parish that supports our school and bring the family for the legendary Booya, children's games, raffle, and more. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the festival . 1st prize is $2,000; 2nd-4th prize are $1,000 each; 5th-7th prize are $500 each; 8th-10th prize are $100 each.
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Cafeteria Balance Reminder
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Children's Rosary Pilgrimage to the Cathedral
October is the month of the Rosary, and to start it off, Saint Agnes students in grades 4-6 attended the Children's Rosary Pilgrimage to the Cathedral on Wednesday, October 7. Held on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, they joined approximately 2,500 students and were led in prayer by Archbishop Hebda.
Sixth graders Phillip Rother, Ben Weber, Jonah Seifert, Andrew Fish, and Ray Tibesar were altar servers for the event.
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Register for Winter Sports by 10/30
The fall sports season is nearing an end, and it is time to begin registration for winter sports:
High School Sports
- Boys & Girls Basketball (grades 9-12)
- Boys Wresting (grades 7-12)
- Boys & Girls Hockey (7-12)
- Cheerleading (9-12)
Grade School & Junior High Sports
- Boys & Girls Basketball (5-8)
- Hockey & Wrestling * (7-8)
* Hockey and Wrestling must register through high school sports
Separate registration is needed for each sport a student wishes to play. High school students must submit a current physical and a signed MSHSL eligibility form if it is the first sport of the 2015-16 school year. Grade school and junior high students who make a high school team will also have to complete the eligibility form as well as submit a recent physical.
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High School Drawing Projects on Display
Next time you are in the building, be sure to take a look at the radial balance projects that were just completed by Mrs. Sue Cranston's high school drawing class. Projects are on display in the first floor hallway across from the entrance to Gruden Gym.
Mrs. Cranston is new to the Saint Agnes School faculty this year, having previously taught at Hill-Murray, Mahtomedi Middle School, and the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI. She has also been a small business owner and artist since 1993.
Stop in and see the fine work of our Aggie artists!
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Congratulations to Honor Band Students!
Congratulations to Margaret Blackstone, Toby Cossairt, and Greg Dobihal on being selected to participate in the University of St. Thomas High School Honor Band on October 21. The three will participate with over 100 students from area high schools in a full day of rehearsals with a guest conductor, followed by an evening concert at the University of St. Thomas. Contact band director Mr. Peters to learn more.
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Learn More about Hosting an Exchange Student
KoAm's exchange students are selected based on their English capability, personality, sense of purpose, academic standing, and their parents' support. KoAm students have studied English for years and are conversant before their arrival. Once KoAm finds a student for your family, you will be able to communicate and get to know each other through emails and phone calls to ensure you feel comfortable with each other. By the time you and your student meet face-to-face, you and your family will have already started getting to know your student.
Jaehyun is a 5th grade boy who would like to start school at 5th grade for the remainder of the 2015-16 school year. He is practical, logical, and has a quiet energy. Someday, he would like to be a chef and his favorite subject is science. He loves reading and is involved in Scouts in Korea. His favorite foods include chicken, pasta, and noodles. He is excited to experience new activities and American culture.
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Service Club Sponsoring Fall Blood Drive: 10/28
The Service Club is sponsoring a fall blood drive, scheduled for October 28. For more information, contact Mrs. Joan Decker, Service Club Faculty Chair, at 651.925.8728.
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Picture Retakes are Wednesday, 10/28
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Learn More About Spain 2016
If you missed the info meeting, contact Mrs. Treichel to learn more about the Spain 2016 trip for all students in grades 9-12. Get the details at eftours.com using tour number 1763174MY.
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Volunteers Needed for Lunch & Recess
Lunch volunteers are typically needed from 11 AM to 1 PM. On days with an assembly or Mass schedule, lunch shifts begin at at 10:30 and 10:45 AM. To sign up or to learn more, contact Annette Beaudry at 651-925-8826. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Parent volunteers are also welcome to assist teachers with recess duty, particularly in Kindergarten and Grade 1. Contact your child's classroom teacher to learn more.
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