Principal's Announcements

 

At the beginning of his public ministry, Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth to give a homily in the synagogue. At first, everyone is impressed. “Look at the carpenter’s son,” they might have been saying. “Look how well he turned out.” “Hear what a great speaker he is.”

But then things start to go downhill. Jesus begins to speak like a prophet. He even comes quite close to revealing that he’s the long-awaited Messiah. All of a sudden, the hometown comments seem to change. “We grew up with this guy.” “He’s the son of Joseph.” “Who does he think he is?” In fact, the rejection of Jesus in his hometown is the origin of the saying, “No prophet is welcomed in his native place.” But it’s not just that Jesus appears different than they remembered. Jesus comes with a startling message. He tells the village that God wants to save not only the Jewish people but the rest of the world as well: the outsiders—their enemies—the “unclean ones.”

This was not a popular message. In fact, Jesus is almost killed in Nazareth because of it. Loving our enemies is a difficult thing to do. It’s probably one of Jesus’ best known, but least followed teachings. Jesus is calling his followers to a kind of love that is more than mere sentimentality. It’s one that hurts, one that requires sacrifice, and one that is not often very popular.

 

Well, the weather did not cooperate with us this weekend. Our Opening Catholic School’s Week Mass and Open House for current families was snowed out! And snow it did! Blizzard conditions and 11 inches of snow were recorded for our area at the writing of this email.

The Open House for current families will be next Sunday, February 6th after the 9:30 A.M. Mass. It will now be a Closing Mass for Catholic Schools Week. The Open House for Current Families will run as previously planned, by sessions according to last name.

• Session 1- Last names A-F from 10:30-11:15
• Session 2: Last names G-M from 11:30-12:15
• Session 3: Last names N-Z from 12:30-1:15

Hospitality Sunday may be in effect next weekend. The event that is scheduled in the Parish Center, the Boy Scouts’ Pinewood Derby, may be moved to a later time, depending upon the Parish Center’s availability.  Thank you to the Boy Scouts for looking into this for the school. I will keep everyone posted if Hospitality Sunday is in effect.  The 7th and 8th-grade students who volunteered to assist at Hospitality Sunday, please let me know if you are still available should it be moved to February 6th.

 

Welcome, Ms. Emma Farrell! I am pleased to introduce Ms. Emma Farrell to St. Agnes Cathedral School. Ms. Farrell is our new 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher. She is replacing Ms. Breanne Pinto. Ms. Pinto accepted a public school teaching position. Ms. Farrell will begin this Monday, January 31st. Ms. Catherine Fitzgerald will team teach with Ms. Farrell to assist her in her transition. Ms. Farrell earned her BA and MA in History from St John’s University. She continued her education at Hofstra University, earning an advanced degree in Social Studies. Ms. Farrell attended St. William the Abbot Elementary School and Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. She comes to us from South Side Middle School where she was a permanent sub. She has completed numerous leave replacement positions for middle school social studies.  Ms. Farrell will be at our Open House next Sunday, February 6th, to meet everyone.  She is especially eager to meet the 7th graders. 

 

National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony: The St. Agnes Cathedral School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society will induct its newest members into the society this Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. Congratulations to the newest members:

7th Graders: Richard Bach, Orla Brady, Joelle Ghiradella, Julia Aronson, Ryan Baldwin, Michael Bruno, Ethan Igbodudu, Barbara Creo, Matthew Kucharnik, Mathilda DeCamp, Lucy Kearns, Dayana Deras, Keira Phelan, Samuel Fox, Caroline Lynch, Anna Prince, Ava Sclafani,  Athan Koutsogiannis, Hugh Lynn,  Maeve Martin, Michael Price, Keira Vesque,  Caroline Woram,  and Caitlin Suhrcke

8th Graders: Grace Gutman, Quinn Kessler, and Elizabeth Canty

 

The school raised over $1,200 on our wear Blue Day in honor of the two young Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty. Each grade made such beautiful cards for the families of PO Rivera and PO Mora. The cards and money will be directly given to their precinct.

 

Re-registration: If you are coming back to St. Agnes Cathedral School for the 2022-23 School Year, please complete the re-registration form embedded below to reserve a seat for your child/ren. This Tuesday, the school will be holding registration for new families.

Re-registration

 

Catholic Schools Week Events: Please click on the link to view the revised CSW Events. Please note, Spirit Day is on Tuesday, February 1st. All students should wear Green and Gold with their gym sweatpants.
 

CSW Events
 

Grade 8 Graduation Meeting: A graduation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8th at 7:30 P.M. in the Carlin Cafeteria. The Mothers' Club will give an overview of the graduation week festivities, important due dates, and information to assist you in navigating through graduation week. At this meeting, the school will go over the yearbook congratulatory messages for the yearbook and other pertinent information regarding graduation. Please click on the link below to access information about the congratulatory messages for the yearbook as well as the template for them.

Year Book Congratulatory Messages

Template

 

The 8th Graders' graduation pictures were taken on Thursday, January 20th. The pictures are now up on Lifetouch's website, mylifetouch.com.Use the code EVTXR9K8R  to see the backgrounds and photo packages to choose from.

 

Grade 8 Confirmation: If you have not returned your child's Confirmation form, please do so as soon as possible. The form is due this Tuesday, February 1st. The school office has copied the 8th graders’ Baptismal Certificates which were on file and submitted them to the Religious Ed. Office. Please note that I am aware of the conflict with Kellenberg's placement test and Confirmation. I am currently working on a resolution. 

Confirmation Letter

Confirmation Form

 

Grade 2 First Reconciliation is Saturday, February 12th at 10:30 A.M in the Cathedral. Please click on the link below to access information regarding Reconciliation and the re-scheduled Christmas Pageant.

First Reconciliation and Pageant

 

The COVID-19 Task Force: The following parents and school staff are members of the COVID-19 Task Force. The Task Force will review current practices and provide input to safely conduct activities.

• Mrs. Kerry Davi, School Board Member
• Mrs. Colleen Whaley, PSA President
• Mr. Mike Cormican, Physical Therapist
• Mrs. Kristine Keating, School Nurse, RN
• Mrs. Jacqueline Agresta, Public School Social Worker
• Mrs. Calia Kelly, Public School Elementary Administrator
• Mr. John Heitner, Catholic High School Teacher
• Mrs. Kelly Magas, St. Agnes Teacher
• Mrs. Kim Dowdell, St. Agnes School Counselor
• Mrs. Elizabeth Reilly, Catholic High School Director of Marketing                
• Mr. Dan Reilly, Member of School’s Security Team, Nassau County PD
• Mr. Thomas Burke, Member of School’s Security Team, Security Consultant
• Dr. Jose Prince, Northwell Health
• Dr. Andrew Ciancimino, Catholic Health
• St. Agnes Administration: Fr. Michael Duffy, Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Mrs. Mary Brower

 

Our Drama Club is proud to announce that this year’s musical production is Disney’s Frozen Jr. Practices begin this week in the Carlin Cafeteria from dismissal to 5 P.M. Pick up is from the Carlin Doors. Please indicate your child’s participation in Pick Up Patrol. Click on the link below to access the practice schedule for the month of February. There is a Drama Club Parent Meeting this Wednesday, February 2nd at 7:30 P.M. in the Carlin Cafeteria.

Practice Schedule

         

Middle School Sports

Girls Basketball

Practices: 

Monday 1/31 @ 3:00-4:30 & Wednesday 2/2 @ 3:00-4:30

Location: Stags Gym

Games: 

Tuesday 2/1 vs. St. Aidan’s @ 3:30

Location: Stags Gym

Thursday 2/3 vs. Holy Family @ 3:30

Location: Holy Family

 

Boys Basketball

Practices: 

Monday 1/31 @ 4:30-6:00 & Wednesday 2/2 @ 4:30-6:00

Location: Stags Gym

Games: 

Tuesday 2/1 vs. St. Aidan’s @ 4:45

Location: Stags Gym

Thursday 2/3 vs. Holy Family @ 4:45

Location: Holy Family

 

Girls Cheerleading

Games: Tuesday 2/1 vs. St. Aidan’s @ 3:30 & 4:45

Location: Stags Gym

 

Bowling

Practice: No Practice

Meet: Friday, 2/4 @ 4:00  

Location: East Meadow AMF Lanes

 

Mothers’ Club

Pigskin Ball is on Friday, February 11th at 7 P.M. at Sportset.  Click on the link below to access the flyer.

Pigskin Ball

Stock up on all your STAGS gear for the winter, spring, and summer! Quarter Zips can be worn with the school uniform. Bows will make the uniforms complete. Sweatshirts and sweatpants on the cold winter days as well on the spring game fields and cool summer nights at the beach. Orders can be placed through Monday, May 31st. Place an order before they run out! Orders will be delivered through the school, directly to your child, on a weekly basis

Spiritwear

 

Fathers Club

Super Raffle Drawing: Congratulations to the winners! Click on the link below to view the drawing.

Super Raffle Drawing

 

PSA

There will be a Service Club Meeting for Grade 8 on Monday, February 7th from 2:45-3:45. Pick up is from the Carlin Doors.

 

Peace and Blessings on this Fourth Week in Ordinary Time,

Mrs. St. John