FAMILY UPDATE May 4-8, 2009
News from Mrs. Boushek
Welcome to May! The spring weather is finally here and signs of new life
are appearing. One of these signs includes the sacrament of First
Communion! Congratulations to our second grade students as they received
this sacrament yesterday. May Jesus’ body and blood always guide you to
follow his way!
Congratulations!!!
Kylie Anderson, Brandon Boogaard, Elli Clasemann,
Adam Petrich, Triston Stoetzel, Rachel Walsh and
Chris Young
This week also celebrates our teachers and volunteers. It is teacher and
volunteer appreciation week at St. Agnes. On Friday, we have invited our
special volunteers, along with grandparents, to enjoy a variety of student
presentations and work displays. Please be sure that you join us too! Also,
please take some time to thank your teachers this week with a small gesture
of kindness. A card, note of thanks or a hug mean so much to them!
Thank you for returning the enclosed tuition agreement form by the date
posted.
Announcements
April Service Project-Thank you for your generous donations for the May
baskets!
Recess Barricades-Please remember that it is a safety hazard to drive around
the blockades present during our school noon recess. During the past weeks,
community members have been driving around them while students are present in
the street. Our staff has brainstormed some ways to prevent this from
further happening. Please help us in remembering to drive safely and remind
others to do the same.
Preschool Round-Up for 2009-2010-All students ages three (by September 8th)
through five are encouraged to enroll in Care-A-Lot Preschool at St. Agnes
School. Preschool is held each Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Current students will be sent enrollment forms the week of May 4th. All
other eligible students and their parents are welcome to join our class for
an Open House on Friday, May 8th from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. If you are not able
to attend, please contact Mrs. Tammy Boushek for enrollment information.
Children’s Liturgy-The Kindergarten class will plan the Children’s Liturgy
for May 7th at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome!
Announcements
Thank You-Our recent Box Tops for Education check totaled $538.20! Thanks so
much for saving these items.
Donations Needed-White sugar and gallon zip lock bags are needed for summer
donut sales. Please drop them off at the office. Thanks for the donations
of white paper towels!!
Spring Dress Code-Students may wear shorts in May. Students may not wear
cut-offs, biker shorts, tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless
tops, shirts that show the midriff, frayed jeans, or clothing with holes.
Oversized or unusually tight fitting clothing is also not to be worn.
Volunteer Training-A safe environment training for ALL church and school
volunteers will be held on Wednesday, May 6th from 7:00-7:30 p.m. Please
plan to attend if you have volunteered or plan to volunteer this school
year. Training will be located in the school lunchroom. This training is
mandated by our diocese. You are exempt from this training if you attended
last fall. Please contact Mrs. Boushek if you have any questions.
Library Books-Please begin searching your house for any lost library books.
All books are due to school by May 15th. Please check with your child’s
teacher if you are unsure of missing books.
Piano Lessons-Attention all families who are taking piano lessons at St.
Agnes! Please be thinking of how this experience has been for your family.
I will be contacting your family in early June to gather feedback so that
plans for next year can be made. You are also welcome to contact me or
Heather!
Board of Education Members Wanted!-We are seeking parents, parishioners
and/or community members to join our Board of Education. Please contact Mrs.
Boushek or a current member if you are interested.
Neighborhood Watch Needed!-Please help us out in reporting any misuse or
vandalism of our student playground to the local law enforcement.
Unfortunately, once again this spring, we our encountering these situations.
Also, no children (including St. Agnes students) are allowed to be
unsupervised on our playground! Thank you for assisting with this matter
Dates to Remember
May 4 Preschool field trip to Jim’s Home Quality Foods from 9:45-
11:00 a.m.-rescheduled due to rainy weather last week
May 8 Preschool Open House 8:30-11:00 a.m.
May 8 Grandparent and Very Important People Day 12:30-2:30 p.m.
May 12 Kindergarten for a Day
May 13 Kindergarten field trip to Alexandria
May 15 St. Agnes Field Day-More info. to come!
May 20 Sixth grade field trip to Valley Fair-No
school for fifth grade students!
May 21 Sixth Grade graduation 7:00 p.m.
May 21 Report cards and Iowa Basic test results will be
sent home today!
May 22 Last day of school for SAS and Preschool
May 22 Preschool program for all to enjoy-10:30 a.m. in the school
lunchroom. Students will leave with their families after the
program.
May 26-27 Teacher Workshops-Teachers will be available if any questions
arise about report cards or Iowa test scores.
May 4 Happy Birthday Miranda Petrich
May 6 Happy Birthday Julie Bruder (6-4)
Classroom Smiles
Thank you preschool parent Jennifer Schlangen for volunteering to lead a
May day project with the class last week. The preschool class also learned
about the letter Zz last week and sang a song about Zack’s zebra who could
zooooom!!!! As they studied nutrition, the students made a book about foods
that begin with each letter of the alphabet.
The boys and girls in Kindergarten are learning to tell time to the hour.
They began a reading lesson about the “Grouchy Ladybug.” After this story,
each child made his/her own clock to use in class.
The first grade class has been busy last week preparing for their reader’s
theatre. The students are excited to share the unique personalities of their
characters through their voices and expressions.
The second grade class is very excited to receive the Eucharist!
The third and fourth grade students enjoyed two field trips last week! On
Tuesday, they enjoyed the play, Jack and the Beanstalk at UMM in Morris. On
Wednesday, they participated in the Douglas County Groundwater Festival.
Some of the activities included: water pictionary, bubbleology, and a visit
to the water treatment plant. Thank you Jim Deters for providing a donation
to cover the transportation expenses for the field trip to the water festival.
The fifth and sixth grade students made May baskets for the shut-ins of
the area. It was a rewarding experience in doing a kind deed for
others. “Whatever you do for the best of my brethren, you do for me.”
Fundraising News
Calendar Raffle Winners
April 19 $35.00 Bradley Bandas Silver Lake, MN
April 20 $20.00 Mary Lewis Amboy, MN
April 21 $20.00 Harlan Tenhoff Osakis, MN
April 22 $20.00 Andy Fischer Osakis, MN
April 23 $20.00 Alan Zimmel Pipe Creek, TX
April 24 $20.00 Fr. Ralph Osakis, MN
April 25 $35.00 Helena Schultz Osakis, MN
I-94 Speedway-Please keep in mind that we are uncertain of our I-94 Speedway
concession sales for this summer. The speedway has new owners, and they are
not sure of our involvement with the concession stand for the 2009 racing
season. As we know more information, we will be sure to share it with you!
Summer Donut Sales-A credited fundraising position is available this summer
to assist with making donuts. Please contact Mrs. Boushek if you are
interested.
Health News
Swine Flu-At this time, health and education officials are reminding people
to observe basic infection control practices for preventing the spread of the
flu. These measures include:
1. Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing;
2. Washing your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand
rub, and
3. Staying home when you are sick.
In addition, they are recommending that parents stay in regular contact with
local health officials and report to them if you have students with flu-like
symptoms who have been to Mexico or to parts of the U.S. with confirmed cases
of swine influenza, or students who have had contact with sick persons who
had been to one of the areas with confirmed cases of swine influenza. For
more information on swine flu, visit the Minnesota Department of Health at
www.health.state.mn.us and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at
www.cdc.gov/swineflu.
St. Agnes School
Address: 307 4th Ave West PO Box 0
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: 320-859-2130 school cell: 320-304-2615
Fax: 320-859-5850
Email: tboushek@hotmail.com
The Mission of St. Agnes School
The Mission of St. Agnes School is to offer quality education within a
Christian Community, focusing on Gospel Values and Academic Excellence.
The Philosophy of St. Agnes School
We believe that St. Agnes School is an extension of the Christian family
offering spiritual and academic growth for students, staff, parents, and
parish community.
We strive to educate students by fostering Christian values, promoting a
feeling of security and self worth, and by meeting their individual needs.
We provide skills to foster life-long learning, responsible decision making,
and creative thinking through a variety of learning experiences.
We recognize that we are created in God’s own image. We emphasize the value
of all life by modeling a belief of Christian concern for peace and justice.
