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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,
These first few weeks of school have been filled with many transitions, school celebrations, gatherings for prayer and community building activities. September always feels like the busiest month of the school year and in many ways that is true.
Along with the excitement of new beginnings resides the feeling of anxiety which is brought about by getting back into the swing of things from getting up earlier and doing homework at the end of the day. Routines at school and at home can help students to manage these feelings. This is a good time to recommit to those positive routines and practices or to change/add to them to ensure the success of your child.
Some students feel anxious all day not knowing how they are going home at the end of the school day. Students of all ages get confused and this confusion causes them anxiety. This confusion may result in a child getting on the bus or staying at extended day when they are supposed to be somewhere else. This confusion can be eliminated by having as consistent a plan for the end of the day as possible. We cannot have calls or emails changing dismissal coming into the office after 1:15pm. If no one answers the phone, please leave a message so that we do not miss a change. Teachers will not be checking email throughout their teaching day so they cannot be held responsible for changes in dismissal. Our concern for the safety of your child is primary to why we need any change in dismissal as early as possible. Thank you for helping your child and the school in this way.
Our bus issues at the start of the school year have been resolved by the addition of
Bus #3. Although afternoon drop off times are more consistent, we are still having students being returned to school because no one is at the stop. This is not safe on many levels. The bus driver cannot leave young students off and therefore will keep a child riding the bus around the city and may even have to do a run for another school before bringing a child back to St. Ann. Secondly, if the arrival back is school is late in the day there may not be anyone in the school office due to meetings or other obligations. If your child is on any of our buses, please ensure that someone is at the stop to meet him/her. Thank you in advance in advance for your assistance with this issue.
As we enter into the cool, crisp days of October, the beauty of autumn will be surrounding us. Students will be reminded each day at prayer that as the leaves change to reflect the beauty of nature, all of us are to reflect the compassion and love of Jesus. All students, no matter what grade level, will be reminded that they are the face of God to others in the classroom, at recess, in the hallways, in clubs and in the lunchroom.
This first week of October will end on Friday with our school mass led by the students of grade seven. Please come pray and celebrate liturgy with us at 8:00am at St. Ann Church.
Enjoy the week ahead.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Griffiin
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PAY IT FORWARD!
NED SHOW Yo-yo's will continue to be sold this week. Students received a flyer and should bring the order form and money in an envelope/baggy marked with their name and grade to school. Orders should be given to the homeroom teacher. The extended day program cannot accept any student orders.
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WILDCAT GOLF CLASSIC a HUGE SUCCESS!
Thanks to the commitment of many parishioners and parents, the golf tournament on Saturday was a huge success. We want to recognize, golf pro and alumnus, Steve Roach. for assisting the committee at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course.
Countless hours of time were spent organizing and planning every last detail by the golf committee led by Andy Seperack and Donna Terenzio. Many thanks to Ann-Marie Klein, Dolores Castillo and Patti Deer for soliciting sponsors, auction items, golfers and working the event as well as participating in the year long planning.
Thanks to our St. Ann Academy Parent Volunteers...
Reine Boyer
Carmel Buckley
Judi Burr
Choshi Chanka
Tonisha Cohen-King
Guana Darbouze
Michelle Formato
Raquel Jones-Jefferson
Valeerie King
Elizabeth Loyola
Yves Marie Morriset
Christine Stafstrom
Auctioneer - Robert Lendrim
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Student Volunteer - Imani Laporte
And last, but not least, thanks to Mrs. Elizabeth Fontana and the many talented student artists for the uniquely designed gift bags. The golfers were impressed and appreciative of your work.
Check out other golf photos on our St. Ann Facebook Page
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Our first Box Tops for Education collection will be this Friday. The race for the class that collects the most Box Tops begins now!
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ADMINISTRATOR and TEACHER EMAIL ADDRESSES
Mrs. Patricia Griffin -pgriffin@stannacademybridgeport.org
Mrs. Diane Marsillo - dmarsillo@stannacademybridgeport.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
Please remember that Mrs. Griffin must be cc'd on all emails to teachers.
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