Message From Mrs. St. John

In this week's  Gospel reading we encounter a passage commonly known as “the parable of the unjust judge.” This isn’t a parable about justice or judges. Rather it is another teaching about persistence and prayer. In this story, a widow keeps coming back to a judge. Finally, because of her persistence, the judge grants her justice.
Jesus isn’t telling us that we must nag God before he will answer. Rather, he is saying that we must be willing to keep asking, even when it seems like the answer is delayed. He is giving us a lesson in the importance of persistence. True, heartfelt prayer isn’t easy…We are created for prayer—communication with God—but because of our fallen human nature, we would often rather do other, easier things.
The Gospel passage tells us that we need to be both persistent and consistent in our prayer—not because God won’t hear us unless we are, but because through our persistence and consistency we are better able to be faithful to the promptings of the Spirit and enter into communion with the one who loves us.


Please click on the link below to access a report from MSI. As you read it, please pay particular attention to the progress made within each of the Four Pillars, Academic Excellence, Robustly Catholic Culture, Safe and Supportive Environment, and Schools that are Here to Stay. 

MSI Report

Thank you to Mrs. Amber Bracco and Mrs. Sarah Plunkett for chairing this year’s Potpourri. It was certainly a labor of love.


iReady family reports will be sent home via the students’ backpacks on Thursday, October 20th. The NYS test results from last spring for students in grades 5 and 7 will be included AND Interim Reports for any student in grades K-8 who is receiving one will also be included in the envelope with the iReady Family Report. If your child receives an Interim, talk to your child about it. There is time to improve and to earn a successful 1st-trimester report card.


My Food Days ordering period opens today. Please place your orders for November now through October 26th. 


Attention Grade 8 Parents and Guardians: Registration for the TACHS closes on October 27th. If you have not registered and your child is planning on attending a Catholic High School in the fall, please register as soon as possible. Please ensure that you download the Proctorio extension on the device your child will be using for the exam. The exam cannot be taken on an iPad, only a laptop or desktop. The exam is on November 5, 2022.

Pre-Test Instructions 
Proctorio 

Altar Server Training for Grades 5-8 is scheduled for this week and over the next few weeks.  Please click on the link below for more information.

Altar Server Training 

There is a Service Club Meeting tomorrow, Monday, October 17th for the students in Grades 6 and 7. Please indicate in Pick Up Patrol, your child’s participation. Pick up will be from the Parish Center at 4 P.M.   The students will be organizing their next event, a PINK Lemonade Stand. Proceeds from the PINK lemonade stand will support the RVC Breast Cancer Coalition.

A $10.00 Service Club fee will be collected to help cover the cost of supplies for the year. Each member of the Service Club should submit their fee at their assigned Service Club Meeting this month:

• Grades 6 and 7 on October 17th
• Grade 8 on October 24th

Formal Uniforms begin tomorrow, Monday, October 17th. Please read the uniform code, embedded below, regarding the dress code for school. Please pay particular attention to the hair, nails, and jewelry code, including no bracelets and/or multiple wristbands.

Dress Code 

In observance of Fire Safety Month, Grade 1 will be participating in a walking trip to the RVC Fire House on Wednesday, October 19th. They will be leaving after lunch.


Middle School Sports

Girl’s Soccer: 
Practice: Thursday 10/20 @ 3:00-4:00
Location: Reverend Days Field
Game: Monday 10/17 vs. St. Martins @ 3:30
Location: Stella Maris Field - St. Martins
Game: Wednesday 10/19 vs. St. Mary’s @ 3:30
Location: St. Mary’s High School
Early Dismissal at 2:30

Boy’s Soccer: 
Practice: Thursday 10/20 @ 4:00
Location: Reverend Days Field
Game: Monday 10/17 vs. St. Josephs @ 3:30
Location: St. Paul Rec Center- Garden City
Game: Wednesday 10/19 vs. Kellenberg  @ 3:30
Location: Tighe Field

Girl’s Volleyball: 
Practice: Wednesday 10/19 @ 3:00-4:30
Location: Stags Gym
Game: Monday 10/17 vs. Notre Dame @ 4:00
Location: Stags Gym
Game: Thursday 10/20 vs. St. Rose @ 4:00
Location: St. Rose of Lima

Cross Country: 
Meet: Monday 10/17 @ 3:45
Location: Belmont Lake State Park
Early Dismissal at 2:20
Meet: Wednesday 10/13 @ 3:45
Location: Sunken Meadow State Park
Early Dismissal at 2:20


Night At the Races: Please join the St. Agnes Mothers’ Club and Fathers’ Club as they team up with the St. Agnes Knights of Columbus Council 2548 for A Night at the Races! 

Saturday, November 5, 2022
7 P.M. in the Parish Centre
$50 per person includes wine, beer, and food!

Please click the link below to make your reservations by October 31, 2022 
                                          
Night at the Races


School Board: Enrichment classes start this week. You MUST indicate in Pick Up Patrol your child’s participation. Please select the After School Enrichment.           
                       

PSA: This fall the Service Club will be conducting a number of service projects. In order to provide the supplies needed to conduct these projects, a $10.00 service club fee will be collected at this Monday’s meeting for Grades 6 and 7 and at next week’s meeting for Grade 8. Please submit money (cash only) in an envelope with your child’s name and grade on it to the Service Club Moderators at the Service Club Meeting.


Mothers’ Club

Halloween is coming to St. Agnes! Grades K-3 get ready for a parade and have some fun on
Monday, October 31st at 9:00 A.M.

Students are to come to school in costume. They should wear their gym uniforms under their costumes. No toy weapons, or accessories that hinder the students’ vision or balance. Costumes should be easy to get out of once the parade and festivities are over. Students should bring a bag to put their costumes in after the festivities.



St. Agnes Mothers' Club Holiday Craft Night

Please join fellow St. Agnes moms for a night of creativity and fun and make a beautiful winter piece for your home. Friday, November 18th at 7 P.M. in the Carlin Cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there! Please see the attached flyer for more information on this event, and to register. For questions, please contact Kathleen Kee at 516-382-2201 or Joan Quigley at 516-425-7133

Holiday Craft 

Fathers’ Club:
NY Jets v. Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 1 PM. Price includes ticket(s) in Section 123, bus transportation, food, drinks, and on-field experience. Tickets are on a first-come basis. Act fast and reserve your spot.  90 tickets sold out last year! Click on the link below to access the registration.

Football Registration


Peace and blessings to you and your families on this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal