A NOTE FROM ST. AGNES SCHOOL....

November 17-28, 2008

MASS-Please join us at Mass on Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 8:30 am in the Cathedral.  The 4th grade class will plan this Mass.  Our all school Mass plays a big part in our Catholic school identity.  I also remind you to attend Mass on weekends with your family.  Thanks!

VETERAN'S DAY-Thank you so much for your generosity with our "Shoeboxes for Soldiers".  Your response was overwhelming.  Thanks also to Major Andy Love and Mr. Tim Griese who shared their veteran experiences with our students. 

DONUTS WITH DAD  -Dads, please come and have a donut with your son/daughter on Friday, November 14th anytime between 7:30-8:10 am in the school cafeteria.  We would love for you to join us for our all school Mass at 8:30 am. 

LITTLE WOMEN-The Springfield Catholic Irish Players are presenting "Little Women" on November 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.  The cost is $5.00 for students and $7.00 for adults.  Call 887-8817 for show times. 

PARENT LUNCH-Third grade parent will be our guests for lunch on Thursday, November 20th.   Lunch will be served at 11:15 am.  

IOWA TESTS OF BASIC SKILLS-Test results are included in your Family envelope this week.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call your child's teacher.

CAN COLLECTION-The monthly aluminum can collection will be on Wednesday and Thursday, November 19th & 20th.  Profits from this collection go towards Science materials.

BOXTOP CONTEST-Please continue to save Box Tops for Education!  Third grade is in the lead!

PROGRESS REPORTS-Teachers will send home 2nd quarter progress reports on Monday, November 24th. 

VIRTUS-Teachers will teach Lesson #5 on either Monday or Tuesday, November 24th or 25th.  This is part of the "Protecting God's Children" program that is required by the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese.

LET'S BE "BEST OF THE OZARKS" THIS YEAR- On Sunday, December 7th the Springfield News-leader will publish their ‘Best of the Ozarks’ edition.  This year Springfield Catholic Schools will be on the list, so please send in your vote for our schools.  We don’t want to be runner up to some other school.  Let’s let the Springfield area know that Springfield Catholic Schools really are the best!

THIRD ANNUAL ALTAR SERVERS MASS-The 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, November 16, will honor St. Agnes Altar Servers. All servers are invited to vest in albs and process in with the priests. There will be special seating for the servers. Family members are invited to join servers for a free lunch in the Youth Center (basement of the Retreat House) following Mass. Please RSVP to the Parish Office, 831-3565, with the server's name and the total number for lunch. Any questions: Deacon Mark Wand, 848-7482.

SCRIP-Reminder- No order Monday 11/24. Go to shopwithscrip.com and click what’s new for a full list of retailers with holiday bonus rebates.  Time for holiday pictures, parties, and events. Dress your family for the festivities with scrip to Macy’s, Dillard’s, Talbots, JCPenney, Children’s Place, and Kohl’s. Consider Payless or Shoe Carnival scrip for new shoes too. Wal- Mart and Walgreens scrip will be perfect for photo developing. Grandparents wondering what to buy? Make gift giving easy for them with gift cards purchased through scrip. They may order through your account.  It saves them fighting the crowds, buying the wrong size, and earns money for our school. Happy Holidays!

2008-09 YEARBOOK-Please forward any pictures from field trips, class parties and other school clubs or functions by either: Printing or saving them to a CD & forwarding it to the  school office or if you have just a few photos, email them to sa.200809yearbook@gmail.com   (Resize any photos to be emailed to 600x800 pixels or smaller prior to sending.) Please forward your BOO-FEST photos by November 30th.  For any questions call Jana Anderson at 833-5816.

SCIENCE FAR - Congratulations to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who participated in the St. Agnes Science Fair.  the following students placed:

                        6th Grade        First Place:        Jacob Eck, Ian George

                       Second Place:    Evan Garoutte, Kindall Kristek

                       Third Place:       Carson Latham, Sarah Winton

7th Grade        First Place:        Colin George

                        Second Place:    Emma Thomas 

                        Third Place:       Rachel Prather, Victoria Richardson 

8th Grade        First Place:         Josh Carroll, James Whitlinger

                        Second Place:    Catherine Tuggle

                        Third Place:       Brianna Love

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday