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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Ann Academy, as one of the four campuses of Catholic Academy of Bridgeport, is to provide a Christ-centered, academically rigorous learning environment where cultural diversity is welcomed, Catholic values taught and all faiths celebrated. Students are nurtured, encouraged and challenged in preparation for a successful life of leadership and service.
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The first week back to school brought weather related challenges which I am sure that each of you, like the faculty and staff, are happy to have behind you. Transitioning back to a schedule after a ten day Christmas break is a challenge in and of itself and one which our school community did quite well with. And then came the blizzard!
On January 2nd, there was a warm sense of 'coming home' to be with good friends as we began '2018' together. The excitement to be back at school was evident in the broad smiles and the greetings heard in the hallways and classrooms among students and their teachers! It is my hope that we are able to recapture this enthusiasm and sense of excitement again this week.
Students in our middle school are entering into midterms this week starting on Tuesday. The updated schedule for midterms was sent in a parent email on Friday. The change to the schedule gives students Monday to transition back and time to ask clarifying questions of the teachers before proceeding.
Students in grades 4 - 8 have been busy creating Buncee presentations to demonstrate their learning in ELA, Science and Religion. At the upcoming grade level parent coffees, teachers will be demonstrating the use of this technology, share student work and take questions about the integration of Buncee as part of our blended learning environment. Miss Spoldi will be working with students and teachers in grade 1- 3 to bring Buncee into the primary grades.
Thank you in advance for sending your child back to school dressed appropriately given the frigid temperatures outside. Even if a student is driven to school or on the school bus, they should be dressed warmly because at any time the vehicle may breakdown and leave a child at risk. Until the temperatures are safe, students will be having indoor recess.
Enjoy the rest of today. I look forward to seeing your children tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Griffin
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Important Announcement
Today at all parish masses a letter from Bishop Frank Caggiano was read announcing the new pastor for St. Ann parish. Fr. Elio Sosa, who has been the Administrator of St. George in Bridgeport since 2013, has been appointed by Bishop Caggiano as the next pastor of St. Ann effective January 22, 2018.
There is an article about Fr. Sosa in the December issue of the Fairfield County Catholic. Google Fairfield County Catholic and click on the December 2017 to read the article on Fr. Sosa. In the words of someone who knows Fr. Sosa well, "he is dedicated, joyful, and a holy priest."
St. Ann Academy looks forward to welcoming Fr. Sosa into our school community and working with him in the formation of our students.
Please join us in praying for Fr. Sosa in the coming days as he transitions from St. George to St. Ann. Let us also remember in prayer, the community of St. George which Fr. Sosa will be leaving to assume his role at St. Ann.
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Significance of a Christmas Song
At the recent Christmas Around the World performance, our students sang the Twelve Days of Christmas with great enthusiasm. They hit every note and almost raised every poster of the twelve gifts on time and yet they may not have understood the real significance of the gifts and how they are linked to our faith.
Today is Epiphany Sunday and it falls twelve days after Christmas.It is most often referred to as the Feast of the Three Kings. In this Sunday's bulletin Monsignor Powers has given new meaning to the song. The connection of the song to our faith will be shared with students this week to ensure that they understand and appreciate the meaning of the gifts that they so eloquently sang about.
In Monsignor's words, "What do those 12 gifts really mean?"
- A partridge is the symbol of Christ, because a partridge will go to great lengths and even endure death to protect her defenseless nestlings.
- Two turtle doves symbolize the Old and the New Testaments.
- Three French hens represent the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love.
- The four calling birds are the four Gospels written by Sts. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Five golden rings. There is a change in the melody at this point during the focal point of the song.
- The five rings represent the five wounds of Jesus Christ on the Cross, Our Redeemer, who died for our sake.
- Six geese a-laying represent the six days of creation.
- Seven swans a-swimming are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and the seven sacraments.
- Eight maids a-milking are the eight Beatitudes.
- Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
- Ten lords a-leaping represent the Ten Commandments.
- Eleven pipers playing signify the eleven faithful Apostles.
- And twelve drummers drumming are the twelve tenets of the Apostles' Creed.
As we celebrate the twelve days of Christmas, from the Nativity of the Lord to the Epiphany, which we celebrate this Sunday, may we be thankful for our Faith and never take it for granted."
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From all of us to all of you...
May the new year bring you and your family peace, joy and good health.
Faculty and Staff of St. Ann Academy
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Please continue to designate your Amazon purchases to the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. Every little bit helps! Thank you!
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Come cheer on the WILDCATS!
UPCOMING GAMES
JV Girls
Monday, January 8th at 6:45PM
Varsity Boys
Monday, January 8th at 7:45PM
Varsity Girls
Sunday, January 14th at 4:00PM
Varsity Boys
Sunday, January 14th at 7:00PM
JV Boys
Wednesday, January 17th at 6:45PM
JV Girls
Thursday, January 18th at 6:30PM
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ADMINISTRATOR and TEACHER EMAIL ADDRESSES
Mrs. Patricia Griffin -pgriffin@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Mrs. Diane Marsillo - dmarsillo@catholicacademybridgeport.org
PK - Mrs. Lisa Ciarnella - lciarnella@catholicacademybridgeport.org
PK - Mrs. Deborah Redmond - dredmond@catholicacademybridgeport.org
K - Mrs. Tara Petrino - tpetrino@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 1 - Mrs. Sally Pierro - spierro@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 2 - Miss Emily Rauser - erauser@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 3 - Mrs. Jude Baldwin - jbaldwin@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 4 - Miss Julia Jennings - jjennings@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 5 - Miss Lina Fraccaroli - lfraccaroli@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 6 - Mr. Michael Tomasko - mtomasko@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 7 - Miss Shannon Maloney - smaloney@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Gr. 8 - Miss Angelina Cardoso - acardoso@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Math/Sci - Miss Michele Titus-mtitus@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Spanish - Mr. Ciro Romero - cromero@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Tech Integrator - Miss Emily Spoldi, espoldi@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Music - Mrs. Janet Hampton, jhampton@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Art - Mrs. Elizabeth Fontana, efontana@catholicacademybridgeport.org
Please remember that Mrs. Griffin must be cc'd on all emails to teachers.
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