Principal's Announcements

As a Church, we’re present on Easter morning to witness the risen glory of Jesus Christ. We share the joy and recognition of St. Mary Magdalene and that of the apostles to whom she acts as an apostle of the Resurrection. But just as we’re represented collectively as a Church in the characters of Mary Magdalene and the apostles, we’re also absent and remain doubting on that first Easter day in the person of Thomas.

The Second Sunday of Easter could be called Thomas’ Easter. He represents that part of us that holds out against faith, relentlessly asking for proof, for confirmation. Thomas is a particularly good model for our age. He demands an empirical, tangible demonstration that Jesus is risen in the flesh. In John’s Gospel, seeing is believing. John seems to emphasize the evidence that sight supplies to the identity of the Lord Jesus.

Sight and blindness are metaphors for enlightenment and sin. So, there’s tension between the evidence that Jesus gives us and our human insistence that he continuously reinforce our faith with signs.

The Catholic conception of belief has always respected both our human need to be shown the truth and our human need for the faith that perfects our reason. The Church respects both because Jesus respected both. Are you ready to avail yourself of both sides of Jesus’ love, truth, and forgiveness?

Thank you to all who supported the school’s efforts to raise funds for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for Ukrainian Refugees. As a school community, our Sunflowers for Ukraine raised $1,355.00. A special thank you to the Moreno Twins, Alexander and Nicholas, grade 2, who raised over $300.00, and Christopher Alvarado, grade 3, who raised over $70.00 for CRS. Thank you to Mrs. Margie Tomlin for counting and submitting the school’s donations to CRS.

Did you know that May is ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Awareness Month? St. Agnes Cathedral School’s Service Club is supporting the ALS Annual Ride For Life, a major ALS patient advocacy event. Over many days, patients in electric wheelchairs or scooters, journey a lengthy route spreading awareness, information, and raising funds. The Service Club has already raised over $3,000 for ALS. Pray for those afflicted with ALS. Thank you to the Giarrizzo family for their very generous donation!


My Food Days: Due to a delay in the reopening of Curbside Mexican Grill there will be NO lunch on Monday, April 25th. If you ordered lunch for your child on Monday, you will be credited a full refund. Please send your child with a brown bag lunch. This does not affect any bagel or fruit cup orders.

The students in grades 4 and 6 will participate in the NYS Math Exam this week. The students should come to school well-rested, have a nutritious breakfast, and have their iPads fully charged. Below are the days the students will participate in the exams.

4th Graders

6th Graders

Incoming 1st Grade Students: Screening for incoming 1st graders is on Friday, April 29th at 9:45 A.M.

Remaining Spring Enrichment Classes: Thank you to the School Board, especially Mrs. Jennifer Boller and Mrs. Michelle Creegan, for planning this year’s Enrichment Classes. Please click on the link below to access the remaining class dates. Please note, that the Basketball Enrichment Clinic with Ms. O’Connor is in effect this week. It will be held outside, weather permitting.
 

Remaining Spring Enrichment Classes

The summer uniform, Flynn and O’Hara’s navy walking shorts, white or blue knit golf shirt, with school uniform shoes starts on Monday, May 2nd.

 

Last Call for School Board Nominations. If you are interested in being a member of the St. Agnes Cathedral School Board, a three-year commitment, please submit your name, a photo, and a brief biography to Mr. Brendan Quigley by Monday, April  25th at the following email address: brendan.quigley@bakerbotts.com. See below for information about the School Board nomination and approval process. 

Purpose: The school board is a body organized to develop, formulate, and recommend to the rector and administration, policies for St. Agnes Cathedral School. Policies may include but are not limited to finance, equipment, enrichment activities, facilities, plant maintenance and repair, general school standards, and dissemination of information. The Board promotes the implementation of policy, upon approval by the rector. The implementation of policy is the responsibility of the rector through the principal.

Membership: The board consists of twelve members. The rector, principal, assistant principal, and presidents of the parent organizations are ex-officio members. Each member shall serve a term of three years. Members are eligible for one subsequent term. Members are responsible for attending meetings on the third Thursday of each month. Membership on the board is limited to adult (age 21 or older) members of St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and parents/guardians of children attending St. Agnes Cathedral School. Parents residing outside the parish may serve their term only as long as their children are enrolled in St. Agnes Cathedral School.

Process:  A public announcement is made for the open positions in the spring by the school principal. Interested members of the school community submit a brief biography with a photograph to the Board. The Board makes their recommendations to the rector and administration for approval.

 

~Action Today, Build for Tomorrow~
 

The St. Agnes Cathedral School Board’s Action Today, Build for Tomorrow appeal is underway. Join us on Saturday, May 14th, at seven o’clock in the evening, for an exciting night of food, drinks, music, casino games, and amazing prizes.

Learn from professional dealers at beautiful casino-grade tables in a no-stress environment.  Play Roulette, Texas hold 'em, and Blackjack while enjoying laughs with your friends and family.  Use your included game chips to play and earn entries in amazing prize raffles.  Test your luck at our wine and cigar ‘pull.’  Bid on amazing experiences, including the debut of new student and class-specific prizes!

All three shows are sold out! Tickets will be sent home this week via children’s backpacks. Please be on the lookout for them. Contact Michele Palmer (mkm1223@verizon.net) with any questions or concerns.

Raffle Tickets for Frozen Themed Baskets will be sold this week. Raffle Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00.  Ticket purchase will begin on Tuesday.

Drama Club
This week is TECH Week! The members of the Drama Club will have extended practices. Members may wear their gym uniforms to school on Monday-Wednesday. Please see below for details:

4/25 - Full Cast - Run Show with Tech & Costumes: 3-8 P.M. (Pizza will be provided)
4/26 - Full Cast - Dress Rehearsal: 3 - 6 P.M.
4/27 - Full Cast - Dress Rehearsal: 3 - 6 P.M.
4/28 - Opening Night - The show starts at 7:30 P.M. Arrive at 7 P.M. Those who wear body mics arrive at 6:45 P.M.
4/29 - The show starts at 7:30 P.M. Arrive at 7 P.M. Those who wear body mics arrive at 6:45 P.M.
4/30 - Closing Night- The show starts at 7:30 P.M. Arrive at 7 P.M. Those who wear body mics arrive at 6:45 P.M.

Middle School Sports

Spring Sports fees are now past due to the office. Please note: If you are in the Drama production, you must attend Tech Week and miss any scheduled sports.

Girls Lacrosse
Practices:
Tuesday 4/26 & Wednesday 4/27 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Stags Field of Dreams
Games:
Monday 4/25 vs. St. Patrick Bay Shore @ 4:00 Early Dismissal 2:15
Location: Chicago Park
Thursday 4/28 vs. St. Patrick Huntington @ 3:45 Early Dismissal 2:15
Location: Breezy Park #1

Boys Lacrosse
Practices:
Monday 4/25 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Ketler/Bligh Field
Games:
Tuesday 4/26 vs. St. Patrick Bay Shore @ 4:00 Early Dismissal 2:15
Location: Chicago Park
Wednesday 4/27 vs. Kellenberg @ 4:00 Location: Kellenberg
Thursday 4/28 vs. St. Martin de Porres @ 4:00
Location: St. Martin de Porres 

Boys Baseball
Practices:
Wednesday 4/27 & Thursday 4/28 @ 3:15-5:15
Location: Lister Field
Games:
Monday 4/25 vs. St. Dominic @ 3:45
Location: Barasch Field
Tuesday 4/26 vs. St. Aidan’s @ 3:45
Location: Tully Park

Girls Softball
Practices:
Monday 4/25 & Thursday 4/28 @ 3:00-4:15
Location: Joyce Field
Email the coaching staff or Mrs. Brower (mbrower5546@stagnes-school.org) with any questions.

PSA
6th graders, please save the date: Friday, May 6th will be the 6th-grade dance, 7-9 P.M. in the Carlin Cafeteria. Lots of fun, dancing, snacks, and games! There will be a flyer coming home to sign up so please be on the lookout! You don’t want to miss it!
Be on the lookout for info on our next Service Club meeting which will be used to prepare for the Ride for Life Pep Rally that is scheduled for May 12th! We are excited to cheer on Paul for his Ride for Life as he makes his journey and also present him with our fundraising efforts to help find a cure for ALS- we have raised well over $3000- thank you so very much for your generosity!

Peace and Blessings to you and your families this 2nd Sunday of Easter.
Mrs. Cecilia St. John, Principal