Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

Principal's Message

Dates to Remember

School Hours and Procedures

Golf Tournament

Hot Lunch

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DATES to REMEMBER

Monday, 9/12

Hot Lunch Program Begins

Tuesday, 9/13

Back to School Night

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Wednesday, 9/14

Transition to Middle School Workshop for 6th Grade Students

Thursday, 9/15

WINGMAN Leader's

Student Workshop

Friday, 9/16

Middle School Mass

Dress Uniform

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ROOM PARENTS

NEEDED

There is a need for 2 room parents for each grade level.

Sign up sheets will be available at

Back-To-School Night.

These parents are the liaisons between the teacher and the class parents

for celebrations and class sponsored events.

The position requires:

-meeting with the classroom teacher to discuss the year's activities

-contacting classroom parents via phone to elicit volunteers to work the class sponsored event

-being an enthusiastic cheerleader to get the word out to parents whenever necessary

St. Ann Academy

and

St. Ann Parish

Second Annual

Golf Tournament

WHEN: October 14, 2016

WHERE: Country Club

of Woodbridge

TEE OFF 12:00PM

DINNER and AUCTION

6:00PM - 9:30PM

Can't attend but want to sponsor, purchase a tee sign or give an item to the auction...we'd like to hear from you!

CONTACT Mrs. Griffin

HOT LUNCH

begins this week.

NO MORE SEPTEMBER ORDERS are being taken. The deadline for ordering was Friday, September 9th.

If you missed this deadline, please watch for the October menu in the next two weeks.

Please remember that you still need to supply your child with a drink and a dessert even if you ordered hot lunch.

ALL plastic forks, spoons and napkins must be packed in your child's lunch box. We do not supply utensils to students.

Thank you in advance.

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FORMS DUE to the OFFICE

* Acceptable Use Policy

*Parent/Student Handbook Sign-Off

*Media Release

*Emergency Form

*Lunch Menu (with money attached)

*Extended Day Registration and Fee

(students may not attend until we have this form)

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BUS DISMISSAL

Many of you have indicated that your child will be using the bus to and from school. The information that you provided us at registration is what we have passed on to the bus company.

We need to know, as does your child, if you have changed your mind.

We have many students not aware of how they are going home and with our little ones they feel unsafe when they do not have this information.

If you requested bus both ways but will only be using it one way, we need to know this information.

If you have decided to change your dismissal entirely, we need to know this as well.

At the end of the school day, teachers are lining students up according to dismissal procedures.

Please help us ensure that your child goes home from school in the correct manner. We cannot be holding up buses to put students on or take them off at the last minute.

Our St. Ann buses are put into service for public school students after they are used for us. Please help us keep the buses running well throughout the city.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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FACEBOOK PAGE

Check out the St. Ann Facebook Page to view the Back to School Album.

Share it with your friends and family.

St. Ann Academy

521 Brewster Street

Bridgeport, CT 06605

203-334-5856

Mrs. Patricia Griffin

Principal

Mrs. Diane Marsillo

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Barbara Boston

Nurse

September 11, 2016

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,

As I write to you today, my thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their loved ones on 9/11. It seems unreal that fifteen years has already passed. On this day, I am always reminded that our students were not yet born and have no memory of one of the worst moments in the history of our country.

In the past three years, we have taken the opportunity to expose our eighth grade students to the site of the World Trade Center. Being present at the 9/11 Memorial has allowed us to remind our older students of the Gospel Values that we espouse to live at St. Ann Academy each day. This week the middle school teachers and students will view an online educational program from the site of the 9/11 Memorial. Teachers will discuss the events as a moment in history and help our students view this tragedy through the lens of compassion and forgiveness.

The events of 9/11 are in direct contradiction to the Gospel values of RESPECT for LIFE and PEACE. The events of that fateful day serve as a reminder that we need FAITH in GOD, COMPASSION and FORGIVENESS as we journey through life.

St. Ann faculty and staff take seriously the responsibility to model, expect and support each individual to grow in these values. Teachers use every opportunity to increase student understanding about how these values are demonstrated and lived at school, at home and in the greater community. We never arrive at a moment in time when this work is completed.

At St. Ann, our shared belief that we are loved and in turn need to love one another is the essential understanding that supports our actions each day. Our school community is always a work in progress. Each day through a variety of experiences, s tudents increase their self awareness in relationship to one another. This awareness requires the development of problem solving skills, the desire to put others ahead of self and the ability to edit thoughts and actions to be positive and life-giving.

As each of us contributes to the community of St. Ann Academy, we all need to recognize that it is not always our way but God's way; that none of us has arrived but are continuing on a journey together; and that our judgments, assumptions and perceptions must always reflect acceptance, compassion and understanding of one another. Thank you for entrusting your children to us and partnering with us to form good people who will make a difference in the world.

Mrs. Griffin

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Please join us this Tuesday, September 13th from 6:30PM - 8:00PM for our traditional Back-To-School Night. This is a PARENT ONLY event. Children cannot be accommodated this evening. Thank you in advance for making arrangements for babysitting.

The field will be open for parking.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT at BACK-To-School Night

Mrs. Griffin will address parents about curriculum, new programs and the vision for the future. She will share this year's theme that will be kept at the forefront of all that we do throughout the year.

The Home School Association will briefly discuss upcoming events and ways to participate in the life of the school. Fundraising and community events will be shared with all in attendance. HSA is hoping that you bring your volunteer spirit and enthusiasm with you.

The middle school teachers are looking forward to addressing the parents of students in grade 6-8 in Alumni Hall after the initial presentations.

The intermediate teaching team of Miss Maloney and Miss Jennings will share their vision for the year with 4th and 5th grade parents in one of their classrooms.

Pre-K to grade 3 teachers will host the parents of their students in their respective classrooms.

HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU!

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PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK can be found online at the new website under the parents' tab.

stann.catholicacademybridgeport.org

Please read the handbook with your child before signing the form related to the handbook. ALL forms are due to the office by Friday, September 9th.

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The office is still waiting on many forms. The Acceptable Use Policy for technology (pink form) has not been returned by many families. Students will be unable to use technology until this form is returned.

SCHOOL HOURS

7:25AM - Prayer

2:00PM - Dismissal

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EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

Opens on Tuesday, September 6th only for those students who are registered. (BLUE FORM with REGISTRATION FEE attached must be in the school office)

Times of Operation: 2:00PM - 5:30PM

EXTENDED DAY PHONE: 203-873-9120

Please call Extended Day Phone when you are 5 minutes away from school so that your child is ready for pick-up.

Parents/Guardians drive down the driveway between the church and school. Take a right and stop at the back door. A teacher will release your child(ren) to you.

At St. Ann, parents/caregivers do not exit their cars for pick up. Please drive slowly and carefully on the driveway since many times teachers will have students on the playground.

You will receive a bill for your Extended Day use on Mondays and it must be paid by that Friday in order to continue using the program.

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FACULTY and STAFF

I am pleased to announce the 2016 - 2017 faculty and staff of St. Ann Academy along with their new email addresses.

Mrs. Patricia Griffin, Principal

pgriffin@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Diane Marsillo

dmarsillo@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Lisa Ciarnella, PK 3/4

lciarnella@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Deborah Redmond, PK 3/4

dredmond@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Tara Petrino, Kindergarten

tpetrino@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Sally Pierro, Grade 1

spierro@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Katrina Pesta, Grade 2

kpesta@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Megan Wallace, Grade 3

mwallace@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Julia Jennings, Grade 4

jjennings@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Shannon Maloney, Grade 5

smaloney@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mr. Michael Tomasko, Grade 6

mtomasko@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Mary Wooley, Grade 7

mwooley@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Angelina Cardoso, Grade 8

acardoso@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Michele Titus, Science/Math

mtitus@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Miss Carolyn Anderson, Fine Arts

canderson@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Maria Abad, Spanish

mabad@catholicacademybridgeport.org

Mrs. Zunilda Furino

Grade 1 Assistant

Mrs. Marisella Rivera

Kindergarten Assistant

Please use this new email address when contacting teachers. The stannblackrock.org address will be discontinued shortly.

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