The enthusiasm is building! The students are excited to see their friends, parents are excited to see their kids go back to school and the teachers are ready for a new school year!

On Sunday, August 20, plan to kick off the school year.  After noon  mass, you can plan to bring your school supplies and meet your teacher.  Then don’t forget to visit the volunteer fair in the gym…there are a ton of ways to get involved and help make our school successful.  Finally, you’ll need some ice cream after all that work…the Dad’s Club is hosting the ice cream social outside.

It’s going to be a great school year!  Join us!

Don’t forget…with all the other details to pull together for the start of the school year, don’t forget CYO!

Here are some updates and friendly reminders:

• Early Bird Registration Ends August 20^th for Fall Sports!    The late fee is $25.00 per athlete. Click here to register today!
• Pre-Participation Physicals are required!  Click here to get the form and get started.  These are required before your student can participate.
  
• St. Agnes Cross Country team is forming! Come out and join the team!  All boys and girls from grades 3^rd through 8^th are encouraged to join.  You will learn about setting individual goals, experience a range of running workouts and enjoy the benefits of individual and team competition all while building a healthy body and life style.

The cross country meet course competition includes the following:
3^rd and 4^th Grades ½ Mile Courses
5^th and 6^th Grades 1 Mile Courses
7^th and 8^th Grades 1 ½ Mile Courses

Please contact coaches Shane Brown at loganstjames77@gmail.com or Becky Paulsen at beckypaulsen1@gmail.com for more information.

Rams 101:  Volume III—Oh my!  What to wear!!

Yes, this is always confusing and it doesn’t matter if you’re a preschool parent or an 8^th grader. You’re always asking yourself, “What is the uniform?”

Click here to view the uniform policy.  This information will outline what is acceptable for each grade level and gender.

2017-2018 Updates to the Dress Code:

• All students must have their natural hair color.
• All students must wear tennis shoes.
• Belts are required for 3rd through 8th.
• Cargo pants or pants with rivets are not permissible.
• Reminder:   Preschool cannot wear plaid.

Spirit Days are designated days when students are allowed to wear St. Agnes spirit wear or something red or white rather than their uniform.  They can wear a St. Agnes top of any kind and any type of bottoms (pants or shorts).  These are designated days and can be found on the school calendar.  Click here for the school calendar.

Spirit wear can be purchased through PTO.  Each year, the PTO designs new t-shirts and they are available for purchase.

Rams 101:  Volume II—Events and Schedules

There are a variety of things going on once August hits.  Don’t miss it and add these important dates and events to your calendar now!  More information will be coming.

Thursday, August 17:  New Family Orientation, 6pm, School Library.  This orientation will include everything you need to know for new parents including uniform information, drop off/pick up procedures, spirit days, lunch information, before/after school care and much, much more.  It’s an excellent opportunity to ask questions and meet other parents.

Sunday, August 20:  Kick Off, Noon (Mass), 1pm Kick off at School.  This is an opportunity to bring your school supplies and meet your teacher!  Then you’ll head to the gym for the volunteer fair and learn about the many opportunities to get involved and reconnect with parents.  Finally, the Dad’s Club is hosting the ice cream social in the front yard.  Yes, the 2017-2018 school year is about to start!

Tuesday, August 22:  First Day of School!

Tuesday, August 22:  First PTO Meeting, 8:15am, Cafeteria.  Enjoy a cup of coffee and some donuts with your fellow parents to get the year started.  It’s a very informal meeting but a great way to reconnect or meet new parents.  All parents are invited to attend PTO meetings.  You do not need to volunteer or be part of an existing committee in order to attend and be informed. There is great information shared during these meetings and it’s a great way to stay informed.

Saturday, August 26:  VIRTUS Training, 9am, Parish Center.  This seminar is required by the Archdiocese in order to volunteer at our school and with our students.  Click here to register.

Thursday, August 31:  Back to School Night, 6pm.  To start, the gathering will be in the church and then after a brief introduction, all parents will proceed to the school and meet in their students’ classrooms.  This will be a time when you get to meet with your student’s teachers and learn about what his or her expectations are in the classroom.  This is for parents only and child care is not provided.

Saturday, September 16:  Fall Festival, 6pm, Parking Lot.  This is a collaborative effort between the school and the parish for kids, adults and extended family.  Food is available for purchase, drinks and games for the kids and music for the whole family.  Be sure to check the parish bulletin for more information.

Thursday, September 21:  PTO Culver’s Night, 5pm-8pm.  This is a PTO fundraiser so take your family to Culver’s for dinner this evening and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the students of St. Agnes.

Wednesday, October 11:  PTO Meeting, 7pm, Cafeteria.  Get all the latest updates and be part of a very active and effective committee.  All parents are invited to attend PTO meetings.  You do not need to volunteer or be part of an existing committee in order to attend and be informed. There is great information shared during these meetings and it’s a great way to stay informed.

Saturday, October 14:  Trivia Night, 6pm, Parish Center.  This is the gift gathering party for the auction and is a great way to socialize with other parents.  You can put a table together or register individually and you will be placed.  More information to come!

Rams 101:  Volume I—Random Stuff

 You won’t miss a detail if you review this information before the first day of school.  Everyone is excited…or nervous…and it’s important to be prepared!

Before and After School Care:  St. Agnes offers both benefits. Click here for more information.

Lunches:  Ram’s Café offers delicious, nutritious, well-balanced meals daily.  We offer a daily hot meal, prepared in our kitchen, accompanied by our fresh salad bar that includes many fruits and vegetables.  The salad bar is hearty enough to stand alone as a meal.   Milk is also offered daily and can be purchased separate from the hot lunch or salad bar options.  Click here for more information.

School Supplies List:  Never leave home without paper and pencils…and everything else!  Click here for the school supplies lists.

Health Forms:  Every student is required to have these mandatory health forms on file.  Click here for this information.  And if your student is participating in CYO (3^rd grade and older), a separate physical and registration form is required.  Click here for more information.

Drop off/Pick up:  With a school like St. Agnes, order and process is important especially in the parking lots during drop off and pick up.  Please be patient and courteous to your fellow school parents.  Click here for the procedures and policies for dropping off and picking up.

St. Ann’s and St. Agnes are hosting a CYO football camp starting Monday, July 17 through Thursday, July 20 at Bishop Miege, 5:30-8:00 p.m.  This CYO experience will include drills for Fundamentals, Blocking, Tackling, Offensive Holes, Position and Stances, Catching Drills, Running Drills, Throwing Drills, Defensive Gap Coverage, Conditioning Drills, Touch Scrimmage each day, “Fastest Player” In Camp competition and many other opportunities to hone your football skills.  The price is reasonable and the learning experience will be positive and beneficial!  Click here for more information and to get the registration form.

Email or call Marc Pedrotti (913-645-6358, marcp@repedrotti.com) or Mark Kellerman (913-638-3949, mark.kellerman12@gmail.com) with questions and to get more information.

The YMCA and the St. Agnes have been partnering on a variety of projects which provides some great opportunities for our families and parish!  Check out what’s coming up:

YMCA Day Camp at St. Agnes (July 31-August 11):  YMCA will host a traditional day camp at St. Agnes.  New experiences, skill-building, a sense of community and friendship are all part of traditional Youth Summer Day Camp. Campers explore a different theme each week. Activities include arts and crafts, science and technology, swimming, field trips, nature and more. Campers will build self-confidence, appreciate teamwork and sportsmanship while gaining independence as they nurture their spirits, challenge their mind and strengthen their bodies. Kids can explore a variety of interests and have fun along the way.  Click here for more information and to register.

YClub After-School Club at St. Agnes (every day after school, starting August 22):  The YClub offers a safe, exciting and convenient option for after-school care at St. Agnes.  The students who participate will have plenty of active play, homework time (if you choose) and other activities incorporated as part of their time after-school.  Click here for more information and to register.

These are great opportunities for our parish and school community!  We are grateful for the partnership and know the students will benefit.