St. Agnes School
Family Newsletter
April 27, 2011

Mission Statement of Saint Agnes School
Saint Agnes Elementary School strives for excellence in providing a Catholic education that inspires and empowers our students to embrace the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ as compassionate and faithful Christians, who continue to pursue their spiritual journey, their highest academic potential, and stewardship to others.

FACTS Payment Plan Registration: Please don’t forget to register for FACTS Payment Plan unless you plan to pay the full tuition by September 1st. The deadline is this Friday, so please do it today if you have not already. This is a different system from FACTS last year, so EVERY FAMILY must re-register this year for their preferred payment plan. All registrations must be done online by going to https://online.factsmgt.com/Tmg/public/AgreementSignup.aspx?t=3DG1M&siv=y and going through the setup steps. We appreciate you each taking the time to do this. If you have any questions about registration, please contact Bob Lynch or Michelle Kruetzjans at the rectory office (431-1802), or Monica Wainscott at school (261-0543). Thank you!

Way of the Cross: The sixth graders will do the Way of the Cross in church today at 1:00. If you can join us, please do. We rescheduled because of the power outage last week, and they practiced so much. We can pray the Way of the Cross after Easter, and recall the special days of Holy Week. Thanks.

May Crowning: Our parish May Crowning will be Tuesday evening, May 3 at 7 pm. We encourage all school students to be present, especially the second graders who just received their First Communion. Second graders are welcome to wear their First Communion attire.

2010-2011 Yearbooks: Last call for St. Agnes yearbooks for 2011. Don't forget to order your copy if you want a yearbook. Cost is $21.00.

Spiritwear Day Tomorrow: Students may wear a St. Agnes spiritwear shirt/sweatshirt with gym uniform pants/shorts or regular uniform pants/shorts tomorrow.

Change for CHANGE: Our school project for the Capital Campaign is entitled “Change for CHANGE.” We will begin May 1st and collect change….pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and any other change. Most of the capital campaign projects are to improve the school building…so it will be up to date and ready for the future. The school children need to be aware, involved and help where they can. We hope to collect $1,000 in change by May 22 and more in the next two years of the Capital Campaign. Commitment Sunday for the parish Capital Campaign is May 22. So empty your pockets, look in the couch, pick up change you find laying around and send it to school with your children for our “Change for CHANGE.”

Board of Education News:

Board of Education Openings: The St. Agnes Catholic Board of Education will have three openings for service beginning in July/August, 2011. These are three-year terms and the board oversees educational activities related to the school and parish. Interested applicants are invited to the May 10, 2011 meeting of the board at 7:00 pm in the school library. For questions, contact Board President Todd Berling. Thank you.

PTO News:

Daddy Daughter Dance: Dads, dust off those dancing shoes! It is time to show that little girl a fun night out! St. Agnes Daddy Daughter Dance is just around the corner, Friday May 6, 2011 from 7-10. All dads that signed up for the dance should receive their reminder invite through kidmail by this Friday. If you signed up for the dance and did not receive your invite, please contact Heather Teller at hteller@fuse.net  ASAP. If you have yet to sign up and wish to dance the night away with your daughter(s) please contact Heather hteller@fuse.net.  The cost is $20 per family, and dress is casual. If daddy can’t make it, it is ok! Grab that special uncle, grandpa or friend to bring that little sweetie! While we would love to have dad bring all those little cuties, this date night is for the St. Agnes School aged daughters only. We would like all R.S.V.P’s by this Friday, April 29. Looking forward to a great night! Heather Teller, Julie Melching, Tami Kluemper and Theresa Wirth

Mixed-Up Tangled Party - This Friday, April 29th from 7-9pm in the gym... Dress silly; wear mismatched clothes, crazy socks, or a backwards outfit! Enjoy Disney's Tangled with your friends while enjoying snacks and drinks. If you plan on attending and did not sign up, you can pay $5 at the door. The only thing we ask is that you email Aimee Dickhaus at ddickhaus@yahoo.com  and let her know so we can have the correct amount of snacks and drinks.

Parent Volunteer Celebration: All Parent Volunteers Welcome.....Volunteer Celebration will be Thursday, May 12, from 7 to 10 pm at The Gardens Arbor Room (lower level). Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Cash bar for bottled beer and wine. Please come to help celebrate this wonderful school year!

Golf League Sign-Ups: Golf League Sign-Ups for 2011-2012 school year for 5th through 8th graders. Matches are played from Labor Day through mid-October and there will be a couple practices this summer. This is not an instructional league and students must have previous golf experience to play. If you are interested, please email Tricia Metzger at jtmetzger@insightbb.com.  Thanks!

Volunteers Needed: St. Agnes serves coffee and doughnuts after each mass on the first Sunday of each month. Parishioners enjoy this time of fellowship and we use this time to visit with each other, welcome new members, and draw for the 365 Lotto. We are grateful to groups that host each month. For two upcoming Sundays, June 5th and July 6th, we are in need of parish or school groups, or perhaps a group from a neighborhood, street, or prayer group to host the Coffee and Doughnut Sunday. If you are interested in organizing a group to host please contact Maggie Green (344-1525) or maggie@greenapron.com  for further details. Thank you for your consideration.

Thomas More College Summer Youth Camps: Thomas More College announces its summer camp offerings, through which area youth are invited to enhance their skills and learn new ones in a safe, fun and interactive environment. As a community-focused institution, Thomas More College welcomes literally thousands of children each summer to experience a variety of opportunities, including a STEM educational camp at the Biology Field Station, numerous athletic camps and a theatre camps. This year, the college introduces Secret Adventure Camp, which is a week-long experience geared to students entering grades 6-9 that focuses on liberal arts. For more information about specific times and fees, visit http://thomasmore.edu/about/summercamps.cfm.  

Mail Carriers Food Drive May 14: One of the largest annual food drives in Northern Kentucky is coming up May 14 and you can participate without leaving home. On that Saturday, simply leave nonperishable food items next to your mailbox and your carrier will pick them up and deliver them to nonprofit agencies that feed the hungry. About a dozen organizations, including Action Ministries, the Hosea House, Be Concerned and Brighton Center, will share in the collection. Thanks for your generosity!

Tickets for Coney and King’s Island: We have tickets for Coney to get one free Sunlite Pool and rides combo with the purchase of a Combo Ticket at the regular price of $21.95. 
     We have tickets to go to Kings Island at $29.99 per adult and $24.99 for children or seniors. If you can use any for the summer, request them from the school office at office@saintagnes.com.  

Around Our School

Did you know…the students in 4S have given a different kind of speech each month? This month’s speech was a demonstration, and each child showed us how to do something by giving step-by-step directions. The children showed us how to prepare delicious recipes, perform magic tricks and card tricks, use sports equipment, crochet without needles, create a variety of crafts, make seasonal decorations, braid hair, tie shoes, and play games. They were very interesting!!!

Did you know…the eighth graders had a wonderful class trip to Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio on April 18, 19 and 20? Despite the high winds, rain and tornado watch, the students were able to complete most of the scheduled activities. It was a wonderful few days in this outdoor educational center.

Did you know…we have over 400 pairs of shoes, boots or slippers to donate to others? Thank you so much for recycling your good, used shoes. Many people will be happy to have them.