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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,
We are definitely in the holiday spirit at St. Ann thanks to several Home School Association parents. A nicely decorated tree stands tall in the front foyer of the school thanks to the efforts of Dolores Castillo, Raquel Pablo-Rivera and Grace Joergensen.
As we begin the season of Advent in all of our classrooms, Advent wreaths are placed in the prayer corners. Each week, the students will gather to light the candles and pray that we open our hearts to become more like Jesus each day. This week's prayer service will be held later in the week.
Our seventh and eighth grade students will be participating in the Knights of Columbus, Keep Christ in Christmas Essay Contest. Mrs. Wooley and Mr. Tomasko will be supporting students in their writing of these essays.
And Christmas music can be heard throughout the halls as our PK 4 and Kindergarten students get ready for their presentation of the Nativity. This adorable Nativity will be performed on the altar at St. Ann Church on Friday, December 9th at 6PM. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends are invited to attend. Each family has one bench reserved for this event. The teachers will be sharing more information with you.
This is always an exciting time of year for us at St. Ann. The Birth of Jesus Christ is our focus as we provide our students with reminders of the significance and real meaning of Christmas through prayer, service to others, and outreach to those in need. This year each of our classes participated in the Box of Joy program through Cross Catholic Outreach. Twenty overstuffed boxes were shipped to Cross Catholic and will in turn be sent on to children in Haiti, Guatemala and Africa. Students enclosed cards and Christmas wishes.
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Eighth Grade students carefully pack several Boxes of Joy.
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Thanks for the many ways that you support our outreach efforts and service projects. Your children are learning an important life lesson about the importance of giving rather than receiving.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Patricia Griffin
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