CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 10 • Vermillion Plain Talk • January 28 • 2011 www.plaintalk.net Catholic Schools Week “Catholic Schools - A+ for America” January 30 – February 5, 2011 St. Agnes School • Vermillion, SD St. Agnes Fifth Graders investigate rocks, mineral,and gemstones. The Christmas Concert was a big success. The First Graders enjoyed their visit with some Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. One of the Fourth Grade’s favorite service projects is to help with the Vermillion Backpack Program. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 “Catholic Schools Week Kick-Off with the Bishop” •Celebrate Mass with Bishop Swain and the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools at the Elmen Center on Augustana College in Sioux Falls at 10:00 a.m. The Preschool Class and the Thrid Grade class have been learning about different countries and cultures. In October, they learned about Germany and enjoyed a visit by a parent who played the accordian. •Kick-off our Coin Drive for the St. Agnes’ St. Vincent DePaul Organization. Bring money to win a chance to throw a pie in Mrs. Hamm’s or The Mystery Teacher’s face. •Read in the gym with Buddies 2:30 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 “A+ for America: In Our Students” SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 “Catholic Schools A+ for America: 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 Soup and Salad Luncheon with a Chili Cook-off will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Meal Tickets are $6 adults, $4 students, 5 years and under eat free; the cost will be $2 per person to sample and vote for the chili cook-off. Tickets are available at the door. Please e-mail Elizabeth Abbott at cryingmoonbear@gmail.com if you would like to enter your chili. •The verbal auction will begin at 12:00 noon. We will be auctioning many great baskets, items and services from the classes and school. If you’d like to donate your own theme basket or items for our silent auction, please drop donations off by Friday afternoon, January 28th. MONDAY, JANUARY 31 “A+ for America: In Our Community” •Cuddle Up & Read Day – Wear pajamas, bring slippers, a pillow, and your favorite stuffed animal •Morning Gathering – We will do a morning gathering in the gym each day at 8:30. We will say prayers, do a flag salute, and sing a song or two. •Sports 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. These kindergarteners enjoyed discovering and experimenting with light and colors. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 “A+ for America: In Our Nation” •U.S.A. Day – Wear your red, white, and blue to support America •Patriotic Living Rosary at 8:35 a.m. – bring your rosary if you have one (K-5) •Saints’ Museum – Students in grades 3-5 will put on a Saints’ Museum. Parents and the community are welcome to view the museum between 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the school gym. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 “A+ for America: In Our Vocations” •Kooky Clothes Day – Dress like your friends •“The Spoon Man” Performance at 1:00 p.m. in the gym. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 “A+ for America: In Our Faculty, Staff & Volunteers •All School Mass at 9:00 a.m. – Thank you presentation for Father John •Fun in the Sun Day – Change into summer clothes after Mass for our Luau from 2:00-3:00 p.m. 2010-2011 Enrollment: 130 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. FACULTY & STAFF Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Father John Fischer Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darla Hamm School Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susan Rasmussen Preschool Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Angie Haas 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Josh Green Librarian/Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tammy Neilan Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison Walsh Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carol Koch Childcare Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Becky Thomas Educational Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Suess Knutson Family Dentistry HERREN • SCHEMPP BUILDING SUPPLY Locally Owned & Operated Wakonda, SD • 605-267-2088 Serving families since 1931 1220 E. 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