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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,
Learning can occur whenever and wherever students are exposed to new experiences and integrate new information with previous knowledge. This past week's field trip to the FDR Museum was just one of those times when off site learning connected students with the past. When our fifth through eighth grade students returned from this trip they shared their excitement about learning from the past. The scavenger hunt through the museum and house mixed fun with new knowledge. Mr. Tomasko's enthusiasm for this site, where he spent many days as a learner himself in his college days, was passed to his middle school students.
Riding in the luxury of coach buses made this field trip even better according to the students. Thanks to the middle school teachers who planned and connected this field trip to the social studies and language arts curriculum. I am also grateful to the many parents who took the day off from work to make this trip possible.
As the school year progresses, each class will have opportunities for learning outside the classroom. The extension of curriculum that is provided by off site learning is an important aspect of the student experience at St. Ann Academy. Teachers are considering live theater productions, the Discovery Museum, the Audubon, and Fairfield Historic Society Museum to name just a few.
To make these off site learning opportunities possible, we often need parents as chaperones. Parents must be Virtus trained and background checked to volunteer. Go to virtusonline.org to register for a training soon so that you don't miss out!
The holiday week ahead finds us in school for two full days and an early dismissal on Wednesday. As you plan your week, please keep in mind that there is NO Extended Day on Wednesday. All students must go home on the bus or be picked up at 11:30AM since all of the teachers will leave shortly after dismissal. There will be no lunch on Wednesday but students should bring a snack and water bottle to school in the morning.
There are some special activities being planned for Wednesday morning so all students should wear their gym uniform and sneakers to be able to participate. Service learning will be part of the morning for students in grades 3 - 8.
May you and your family enjoy your Thanksgiving time together with extended family and friends. For those of you who are traveling, may your travels be safe and traffic-free! May we all return to St. Ann re-energized and excited to begin the celebration of the season of Advent together.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mrs. Griffin
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