Academy News
Spectrum (St. Agnes and Strake Jesuit Engineering Teams) will be competing at the Dallas West Regional this week. Log on to see a webcast and check the schedule to watch for Team #3847. Times will vary slightly as the field runs a little behind or ahead of schedule.
Houston Rockets Private School Appreciation Night is Apr. 21. Tickets start at $15 and can be secured by contacting Nick Townsend or calling 713-758-7332.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Mixed Chorus Spring Concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 15 at Houston Baptist University Campus in the Dunham Theater. Hear favorite songs that have been performed during the 2011-2012 school year and watch the 2nd Annual Mixed Chorus video highlighting events and honoring our graduating seniors!
A Mandatory Rehearsal will be held on the HBU campus 3:30-6 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 12.
Transportation to the rehearsal at HBU will not be provided.
“Teens and the Media” will be presented by Sasha McLean, LPC, LMFT at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 18 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road. Parents, educators, and counselors are encouraged to attend this free program to understand how teens are affected by the media and how to develop strategies for support and empowerment. For more information and to register click here.
The Algebra Summer Review Course is a two-week course designed for students entering Algebra 2 in the Fall of 2012. This refresher course helps students start the school year with confidence and a stronger foundation. For registration forms, contact your daughter’s current math teacher. Schedule:
9 a.m.-noon, Jun. 4-15, Cost $135.
For more information, contact Kathi Thompson.
Save the date for soccer camp at the brand new Athletics Complex this summer!
July 9 – 13: current high school students
July 16 – 20: 7th through incoming 9th graders
Registration information will be posted on the St. Agnes athletics page soon.
Counselors' Corner
So close to the end of the school year, our counselors have a lot of valuable information to share...so much that you can click here to read all about it.
Dads' Club
Currently the St. Agnes Dads’ Club mission is to facilitate the following:
1) Leadership and support of the St. Agnes Academy community
2) Community service through action
3) Social events and fun
4) Education and enlightenment through expert guest speakers
Please take a few minutes to complete five questions in a brief survey that will help us evaluate current activities and plan for next year. To ensure privacy, you will need your Academy Connection login.
Our next Dads' Club meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Apr. 2. We will be discussing events planned for April and May.
The dads will have a surprise event on Apr. 11.
The Annual Powder Puff Football Game will be held on the SAA fields behind the school at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12. We need three volunteers to help with the sideline markings. Please contact Tommy Calais for any Dads’ Club plans.
The Dads' Club will be cooking and serving hotdogs at the event.
The St. Agnes Academy "Blessing of the Fields" for the new Athletics Complex will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr 22. We need volunteers to help facilitate transportation from SAA to the fields and back. The volunteer should have a permit to drive a large bus. If interested, please contact Lori Pinter.
The school year is almost over and Dads' Club is looking for great dads to serve as officers for the next year. Job descriptions will be posted soon on the SAA website under Dads' Club. It's not too early to think about serving. Please email Richard Becker Dads' Club President if you are interested.
Mothers' Club
St. Agnes Academy "Blessing of the Fields" for the new Athletics Complex will begin 2 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 22. Join Sr. Jane, Archbishop Fiorenza, elected officials, and SAA students and parents for what promises to be a delightful afternoon of friends and refreshments. Dress is casual or SAA Spirit Wear attire. Kindly RSVP online at blessing.eventbrite.com.
It's not too early to start thinking about the used book sale on May 24. Contact organizer Maria Flores if you are able to volunteer.
Our next Mothers' Club meeting will be noon, Wednesday, Apr. 4. We have had to change our meeting location! Please note that we will be in Meeting Room C. We hope to see you there!
-Nancy Loncarich, Mothers' Club President
nancyloncarich@yahoo.com
Athletics & Booster Club
We have a lot going on with six spring sports. Congrats to the water polo team for a hard fought win over The Woodlands on Wednesday, 9-7, for the district championship. They play at Clear Lake H. S. today. Our lacrosse team plays at Memorial on Monday, Apr. 2 and at home vs Houston Christian on Tuesday, Apr. 3. Softball continues to have a great season and will play tonight vs Westside and Tuesday away vs district rival St. Pius X. Tennis travels to the Katy ISD varsity tournament this weekend.
In track last weekend, Alex Gonzales won gold in the 1600m run with a personal best of 5:19 and Anna Altinger had a personal best of 47.4 in the 300m hurdles. Our golf team won the district championship and all five girls were named to the ALL-District team! They have regionals Monday and Tuesday - Good luck to all!
Get connected and follow all of our teams on Twitter! Please note that all spring team members need to RSVP for the spring sports banquet.
Our next Booster Club meeting is Wednesday, Apr. 11. Light dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. and the business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please send all funding requests and agenda items to me in advance. We are still looking for parents to help out next year in leadership positions. This is a great way to support your daughters' success and to interact with a lot of parents.
Therese Whaley, Booster Club President
theresewhaley@sbcglobal.net
home 713-789-2259
cell 713-254-9000
Spirit Store
St. Agnes Spirit Store carries two styles of umbrellas for all those rainy Spring days. Check out our tiger paw velocity shorts in sizes YL (14-16) to adult XL, and a new shipment of black and gold PJ’s.
Easter and graduation are right around the corner and we hope you will keep in mind our beautiful sterling silver Veritas charms and chains or our woven sofa throws which can be embroidered with names, initials and graduation year.
Visit our website or stop in to see us.
Store Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10a.m. to 2p.m.
During store hours, contact Marina Cernoch at 713-219-5486.
After store hours, contact Leland McKinney at 713-219-5461.
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