ST. AGNES SCHOOL November 8, 2018

WEEK AT A GLANCE Thursday, November 8 Grant Writing Committee Meeting – 6:30 pm Friday, November 9 Veterans Day Assembly – 10:00 am Sunday, November 11 Veterans Day St. Agnes Parish Annual Chili Supper (Noon – 6:30 pm) SHG & Elementary Schools Veterans’ Day Band Concert – 3:00 Monday, November 12 1:30 Dismissal – Faculty Meeting School Board Meeting – 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 13 Scholastic Book Fair Begins through November 20th

Robotics Club (3:15 – 4:30 pm) Wednesday, November 14 Joint Marketing Meeting at St. Al’s – Noon Thursday, November 15 All School Liturgy (Thanksgiving Mass) – 8:15 am Magic Match Committee Meeting – Noon Technology Committee Meeting – 6:30 pm Friday, November 16 Mid Quarter 5th Grade Service Project at Little Flower (11:30 am – 2:30 pm) – All Catholic Schools

LOOKING AHEAD Monday, November 19 1:30 Dismissal K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (2:30 – 7:00 pm) & Used Uniform Sale Tuesday, November 20 “Black Friday” Raffle Drawing 11:30 am Dismissal K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (12:30 – 6:00 pm) & Used Uniform Sale November 21 – 23 No School – Thanksgiving Break Sunday, November 25 Singing Aces perform at Festival of Trees Monday, November 26 Classes Resume Tuesday, November 27 Principals’ Meeting at St. Agnes School – 11:30 am Robotics Club (3:15 – 4:30 pm) Thursday, November 29 All School Liturgy – 8:15 am December 1& 2 Poinsettia Pick-up after all Masses in school cafeteria (use gym door entrance) Monday, December 3 Advent Wreath Lighting – 10:30 am 1:30 Dismissal – Faculty Meeting

School: 793-1370; School Fax: 793-1238 Athletic Director/Sue Mosher: 546-7094

Late Day: 415-1304

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear St. Agnes Parents,

Tomorrow we will celebrate Veteran’s Day with an All-School assembly at 10:00 a.m. We extend an invitation to Veterans to join us for this special remembrance. Springfield Catholic Schools choose to be in session so we may teach our students to honor and respect those who have served our country.

Sunday, November 11 the Holy Name Society Chili Supper will take place in the cafeteria and gym areas from Noon - 6:30 p.m. Thank you to our St. Agnes School families who have responded to the request for help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up to work, you can call the Parish or school office. Please come out and support this Parish event! The men in our Parish work very hard to provide this service to us. Their funds are used to assist with many Parish needs. They also support our eighth grade class by giving them a percentage toward their class trip on the tickets and raffle tickets the students sell.

Holy Name Society Chili Supper

The ILMEA (Illinois Music Education Association) Music Festival was held last weekend in Macomb. Students arrived bright and early to rehearse all morning and part of the afternoon before performing an amazing concert. St. Agnes students who participated in this all day event included 8th graders Leeann Brown, Brennah Dillon, Anna Fitzgerald, Michael Kapshandy, and Emma Markwell; and, 6th graders Maria Bartletti, David Reichensperger, and Kayla Simon. We are grateful to our music teacher, Mrs. Terri DePatis, who prepared and accompanied them to this event.

ILMEA Music Festival

Parent/Teacher Conference sign-up is well underway on our new “My Conference Time” scheduling system. There are still some slots available for those of you who have not scheduled a time yet. Please schedule an appointment by Friday, November 16. Conferences will take place on Monday, November 19 from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 20 from 12:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Ms. Driscoll has been preparing our students for the arrival of our Scholastic Book Fair. Students will visit the Book Fair to purchase books at their regular library times next week. The schedule listing individual class visits is attached to this newsletter. The Book Fair will be open to parents and students during conferences on Monday, November 19 from 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 20 from 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This is a great event at which to do some Christmas shopping!

Scholastic Book Fair

Next Thursday, November 15, St. Agnes School will be gathering for our Mass of Thanksgiving at 8:15 a.m. Students are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to those who are in need during this holiday season. These items will be presented on the altar during Mass.

Thanksgiving School Mass

Next Friday, November 16th, our fifth grade class will join the other Catholic school fifth grade classes for a special service project at St. Joseph Home – helping to rake leaves on the grounds. The students will meet at Little Flower School for a special prayer service

Fifth Grade Service Day

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and to prepare Thanksgiving cards/placemats for the St. Joseph Home residents. Fifth grade students are asked to bring a rake to school and hand lotion, candy bar or puzzle books for the residents. The students will depart school at 11:30 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Saturday, January 26, 2019 - this is the date of the St. Agnes School Auction Fundraiser. The event is being moved back to our school for an evening of fellowship and fun. There will be live and silent auction items on which to bid, food and drink, and a great time to be had by all. Each class will be making a Kentucky Derby-themed hat to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. These hats may be worn to our second fundraising event - The Derby Party - that will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Panther Creek Country Club. Tickets to the January 26th event are available for purchase online. Links to purchase tickets can be found on both the school and Parish websites. Please keep your eyes open for further announcements.

Auction Fundraiser

On Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m., our 8th grade girls’ basketball team will play their final regular season home game. We want to “Pack the House” with fans to cheer them on. Any Pre-K thru 8th grade student who wears a St. Agnes shirt will have free admission to the game. There will be a contest at half-time and hot dogs and chips will be available at the concession stand. Please come out and support our girls!!

Pack the House Night

The weeks just seem to get busier and busier!! That’s all for now until next week . . . . Blessings to you all, Mrs. Cunningham

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Each parent/guardian is required to notify the school office by 8:30 a.m. if a child will be absent that day. Homework requests may be made at this time. Parents can always leave a message on the school answering machine if the secretary cannot be reached. The answering machine is checked regularly.

ABSENTEES

A call should be made each day the student is absent, unless it is known that the child will miss several consecutive days. If such is the case, the school can be informed with the first phone call of the consecutive absence and the reason. GRADE K Kindergarten is studying a Native American unit. We are learning how the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and other vegetables. We are also learning about Dream Catchers and dreams of the Native Americans. We are working on our Thanksgiving Play. Busy, busy days in Kindergarten! Congratulations to our Students of the Week: in Ka: Lizzie Fafoglia, and in Kb: Harper Alderman. MUSIC Congratulations to the members of the All-District Elementary Choir and the All-District Junior High Choir! 6th graders Maria Bartletti, David Reichensperger, and Kayla Simon, and 8th Graders Leeann Brown, Anna Fitzgerald, Brennah Dillon, Michael Kapshandy and Emma Markwell, all participated in the All-District Choir and Band Festival in Macomb this past Saturday. Thank you for representing our school! Mark your calendars for Dec. 13th for this year's Christmas Program. Our program will start at 6:30 with music from the Singing Aces. The second half of our evening will be presented by the 1st and 2nd graders, who have been working on their Christmas Musical, "Star of Wonder." You don't want to miss it! CHICK-FIL-A LUNCH The Eighth Grade class is offering a Chick-fil-A lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 20th (11:30am dismissal). Cost is $7.00 and includes a chicken sandwich, chips, cookie, and bottled water. Packed to take home or enjoy at Late Day! Please return the order form (attached to this newsletter) and money by Friday, Nov. 16. Cash or checks payable to St. Agnes Eighth Grade. Order extra for friends and family! For questions please contact Amanda Wells at 691-2457.

THANK YOU, MAGIC MATCH SPONSORS!

Brown, Hay & Stephens (Andy & Roxanne Ramage)

and Cardinal Cleaning (Adam & Mollie Springer)

for their generous support through their participation in our M.A.G.I.C. MATCH Business Education Partnership Program.

Parents please support our sponsors who give to our school.

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JR HIGH HONOR-MERIT ROLL - FIRST QUARTER The following students are recognized for their academic achievement for the first quarter: Eighth Grade HONOR Roll - Sophie Billingsley, Parker Boatman, Vanessa Bommarito, Leeann Brown, Kyle Camden, Jaycie Cole, Alexander DeMarco, Anna Fitzgerald, Kasandra Gholson, Adeline Gilmore, Marie Holtrop, Mary Johnson, Jack Ludolph, Emma Markwell, Luke Milbrandt, Ryan Milbrandt, Andrew Rikeralm, Kyle Ward, Natalie Wells, Arabella Young. Eighth Grade MERIT Roll – Giana Bowles, Ian Cody, Brennah Dillon, Olivia Green, Sydney Kaufmann, Carter Mizeur, Daron Poage, Joel Soehnlin, Colin Wells. Seventh Grade HONOR Roll - Grace Ayilisungu , Eamon Bommarito, Nate Cox, Mya Green, Chelsea Greenan, Nathan Kanoski, Kaitlyn Lansden, Charlie Linderman, Mary McGrath, Madison Springer, Ryan Taylor, Victoria Vizral, Lillian White, Atticus Young. Seventh Grade MERIT Roll Grant Blackburn, Ella Harrison, John Ramage, Ethan Rutter, Joey Ruzic, Brett Taylor. Sixth Grade HONOR Roll - Maria Barletti, Taylor Boatman, Sindija Cousineau, Brooke Lyons, Molly Tucker, Reese Watson. Sixth Grade MERIT Roll

– Sommer Hildebrand, Elena Jebson, Anna Pershing, David Reichensperger, Chad Robinson.

8TH GRADE CLASS POINSETTIA SALE

The St. Agnes 8th Grade Class is selling beautiful poinsettias for the Christmas Season to help fundraise for graduation expenses and the class trip. These large, gorgeous plants come in a 6 ½ inch foil-covered container. The plants are available in red, white, pink and marble for $15.00 each. Please keep the 8th grade class in mind when purchasing plants for your home, office, business, family, gifts, OR to deliver to a homebound St. Agnes Parishioner.

Poinsettias may be picked up at the school cafeteria (gym door entrance) after all Masses on December 1st and 2nd. Please return your order form and payment (checks payable to St. Agnes 8th Grade) to the school office or to volunteers at the sales table after weekend Masses by Monday, November 19th. Please call Julie Billingsley (691-1567) and Ann Holtrop (725-4924) with questions.

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Dear St. Agnes Parents: Our Scholastic Book Fair will begin next Tuesday, November 13, and will continue through Tuesday, November 20. If you find you have the time and would like to help with this endeavor, please contact me at school this week through the school office or by email at tdriskill@stagnescatholicschool.org to make arrangements. Help will be needed to maintain the books after classes have come through and/or assist students in their selections (especially the younger students). The Fair will be open during the school day and will be available until 2:30pm (approximately). Students will come in to look over the books during their regular Library time. They can then come back in at another time or with their parents during Parent-Teacher Conferences to make purchases. Thank you for your willingness to volunteer in the Library this year! Sincerely, Tara R. Driskill St. Agnes School Librarian

Book Fair Shopping Schedule 2018

Classes will shop during their regular library class times. ● Exception: Pre-K will shop at the beginning of the school day.

Tuesday (13th) Wednesday (14th) Thursday (15th) 8:00-8:30 Pre-K 8:00-8:30 Pre-K 8:00-8:15 Pre-K

9:00-9:30 3A 9:00-9:30 4B 8:15-9:00 MASS

9:30-10:00 3B 9:45-10:15 4A 11:30-12N 7A

11:30-12N 8B 10:30-11:00 KB 12N-12:30 7B

12N-12:30 8A 11:30-12N 6(1) 12:30-1:00 2A

2:25-2:55 5B 12N-12:30 6(2) 1:40-2:10 1A

12:50-1:20 5A

2:15-2:45 KA

There will be open shopping available all day on Friday, November 16 and during Parent/Teacher Conferences:

Monday, November 19 (from 3p-7p) and Tuesday, November 20 (from 1p-6p).

Students who are unable to purchase during class times may come and purchase then!

 

8th Grade Fundraiser When: Nov. 20, Tuesday, 11:30 Dismissal Take home or enjoy at Late Date Cost: $7.00 Includes: Sandwich, Chips, Cookie & Bottled Water Orders and money due in the school office by Friday, Nov. 16th. Cash or checks payable to St. Agnes Eighth Grade. Order extra for friends and family!!  

For questions contact Amanda Wells @ 691-2457  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 

Yes, I’d love to enjoy a Chick-fil-A lunch!! No. of lunches _____ X $7.00 = ________ Total Paid Lunches will be delivered to classrooms before dismissal. Student’s Name Classroom  

 

 

 

 

 

8th Grade Class Poinsettia Sale The St. Agnes 8th Grade Class is selling beautiful poinsettias for the Christmas Season to help fundraise for graduation expenses and the class trip. These large, gorgeous plants come in a 6 ½ inch foil-covered container. The plants are available in red, white, pink and marble for $15.00 each. Please keep the 8th grade class in mind when purchasing plants for your home, office, business, family, gifts, OR to deliver to a homebound St. Agnes Parishioner. * Poinsettias may be picked up at the school cafeteria (gym door entrance) after all Masses on December 1st and 2nd. Please return your order form and payment (checks payable to St. Agnes 8th Grade) to the school office or to volunteers at the sales table after weekend Masses by Monday, November 19th. Please call Julie Billingsley (217) 691-1567 or Ann Holtrop (217) 725-4924 with questions.

Thank you for your order!

Please return bottom portion with your order and payment.

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Choice Hotels

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Amazon.com

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Chuck E. Cheese

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Claire’s

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9% American Girl $25 9%

Cold Stone Creamery

$10 11%

American Eagle Outfitters

$25

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Container Store

$25

9% Applebee’s $25 8%

County Market

$25

5% American Express $100 1.25%

$100

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Arbys

$10

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Cracker Barrel

$10

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Barnes & Noble Bookstores

$10

8% Crazy 8 $25 13%

$25

8% CVS Pharmacy $25 6%

Bass Pro Shop

$25

8% $100 6%

Bath & Body Works

$10

12% Dairy Queen $10 3%

$25

12% Dave & Buster’s $25 13%

Bed Bath & Beyond

$25

7% Dennis Uniforms $20 5% Bella Milano $25 10% Denny’s $10 7%

Best Buy

$25

4% Dick’s Sporting Goods $25 8% $100 4% Dillard’s $25 9%

Bob Evans

$10

10% Discover $50 1.25%

BP Gas $50 1% $100 1.25%

$100

1.5% Disney Gift Card $25 3%

$250

1.5% $100 3% Buffalo Wild Wings $25 8% Domino’s Pizza $10 8%

Build-A-Bear

$25

8% DSW $25 8%

Burger King

$10

4% Dunkin Donuts $10 3% Burlington Coat Factory $25 8%

Express / Express for Men $25 10%

Cabela’s $25 8%

Family Video $10 12%

California Pizza Kitchen

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4% Fannie May Candies $10 25% Carter’s/Oshkosh $25 10%

Finish Line $25 10%

Champs Sports Store (Footlocker) $25 8% Footlocker Stores $25 9%

Cheesecake Factory

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5% GameStop $25 3%

Children’s Place

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12% GNC $25 8%

Chili’s

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Shoe Carnival $25 5% Joe’s Pizza $10 10%

Shop N Save $25 4% Journeys $25 10% $100 4% K Mart $25 4%

Shutter Fly $25 9%

$50 4% Starbucks $10 7% Kohls $25 4% $25 7% $100 4% Steak N Shake $10 8%

Krispy Kreme $10 8% Subway $10 6% Land’s End $25 15% $50 6% Lettuce Entertain You $25 12% T.J. Maxx / Home Goods $25 7% Little Caesars $20 8% $100 7% LL Bean $25 16% Taco Bell $10 5%

Longhorn Steakhouse (Darden) $25 8% Talbots $25 13% Lowe’s Home Improvement $25 4% Tanger Outlets $25 8% $100 4% Target $25 2.5%

Luers $20 5% $100 2.5%

Macy’s $25 10% Texas Roadhouse $25 8%

$100 10% TGI Friday’s $25 9% Marathon $25 3% Ulta $25 4%

$100 3% Visa $50

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Marathon Jumbo Card $250 4% $100

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Maurices $20 7% $250 1.25%

Meijer $25 3% Walgreens $25 5% $100 3% $100 5%

Menards Home Centers $25 3% Wendy’s $10 6.5% $100 3% White Barn Candle Co. $10 12% Michaels $25 4% $25 12% Mobil (Exxon) $50 1% Zappos.com $25 8% Noodle’s & Company $10 8% O’Charleys

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Outback Steakhouse $25 8% Overstock.com $25 8%

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