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Catholic Schools Week
Dividends for Life January 31 February 5, 2010
St. Agnes School Vermillion, SD
Fifth Graders using teamwork while working on a puzzle.
The 4th graders performed a play, Grace and the Time Machine, for the other classes.
Kindergarten class enjoying some time out in the snow.
2009-2010 Enrollment: 116 Students (Grades Preschool-5th)
Mission Statement: The mission of St. Agnes School is to provide a Christ centered, compassionate community in which to educate our children s minds, hearts, and spirits in the love of God, the pursuit of knowledge, the practice of gospel values, personal responsibility, and the service to others. Through Catholic education, the school, family and parish community together strive to empower our students to meet every circumstance of life with the attitude of Christ. FACULTY & STAFF Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Father John Fischer Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darla Hamm School Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Rasmussen Preschool Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angie Haas Preschool Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Hamm Preschool/Kindergarten Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Suess Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Crowley First Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carrie Roerig Second Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kerry Koppang Third Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jayne Taylor Fourth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Herbster Fifth Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy Hillrichs Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jami Baedke Librarian/Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy Neilan Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Weis Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Koch After-School-Care Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Becky Thomas
Sunday, January 31st Catholic Schools Dividends for Life: In Our Parish
Please join us in our celebration of Catholic Schools Week in our parish by attending our 10:30 a.m. All-School Mass. Kindergarten-fifth grade students will participate in the liturgy. The annual Turkey Dinner will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $7 adults, $4 students, 5 years and under eat free. Tickets are available at the door. Silent auction bids during the dinner (11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.). If you d like to donate your own theme basket or items for our silent auction, please drop donations off by Friday afternoon, January 29th. The verbal auction will begin at 12:00 noon. We will be auctioning the parking spaces by the church, names for the school library, playground, boulevard, the schoolyard fence, and the front row seating for 10 at the Spring 2010 and Christmas 2010 music programs. New this year, we will be auctioning off services from the classes and reserved pews for your family at the Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass and reserved pews at the Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass.
Knutson
Richard L. Knutson, DDS Matthew R. Knutson, DDS
Family Dentistry
1714 E. Cherry Vermillion, SD (605) 624-6291
Monday, February 1st Dividends for Life: In Our Community
Cuddle Up & Read Day Wear pajamas, bring slippers, a pillow, and your favorite stuffed animal and read in the gym with Buddies from 1:00-1:20 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2nd Dividends for Life: In Our Students
Career Day Come dressed as your favorite career person Family Picnic during Lunchtime Families are invited to come in and eat a picnic lunch with us. Student Talent Show at 12:30 p.m., following lunch, in the gym.
Wakonda, SD 605-267-2088
Wednesday, February 3rd Dividends for Life: In Our Nation
Spirit Day Wear your St. Agnes shirts or red and gold Morning Gathering at 8:30 a.m. in the gym - Prayer, Pledge & Patriotic Songs followed by our Volunteers Breakfast (Pre-5) Patriotic Living Rosary at 1:00 p.m. bring your rosary if you have one (K-5)
Thursday, February 4th Dividends for Life: In Our Vocations
Look Alike Day Dress like your friends Make Valentine s Day cards to send to the Seminarians of the Diocese of Sioux Falls and a Spiritual Bouquet for Fr. John (Pre-5) Mystery Teacher Students will have a surprise teacher from 12:55-1:25 p.m. (Pre-5) Collection Day Parents and community are welcome to view the students collections between 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the school gym.
HOUSKA
DENTAL CLINIC
1302 E. Main St. Vermillion, SD (605) 624-3031
Friday, February 5th Dividends for Life: In Our Faculty, Staff & Volunteers
Attend Mass with Bishop Swain and the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools at the Elmen Center on the campus of Augustana College in Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. www.houskadental.com The Mass will be broadcast live on KELO s (CBS) sister station, UTV (cable channel 10 in most communities.) There will also be a 60-minute airing of the Mass on KELO (CBS) beginning at 10 AM on Sunday, February 7, 2010. Family Sock Hop from 6-8 p.m. in the school gym. We will serve pizza, pop, and bars. There will be music, dancing, and lots of fun! The entrance fee is an item for the Domestic Violence Safe Options Services.
The students at St. Agnes School put on quite a performance at their Christmas Program, Christmas in the Country. The reindeer pulled the sleigh while Santa and the elves threw out candy canes.
The 3rd Graders enjoyed their field trip to the Vermillion Airport, as a part of their Community Survey Project.
These preschoolers are practicing their cutting skills.
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