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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,
The chill is in the air and snow may be on the ground for tomorrow morning's arrival. This snow sounds like more of a nuisance than a storm, but it will slow traffic down in the morning. Given this fact, please start a few minutes earlier to drive your child/ren to school. The driveway will be open as usual, but the distance between cars should be increased for the safety of all.
Students should be fully prepared with winter coats (the red fleece is no longer an acceptable outdoor jacket), hats, gloves, and boots if necessary. Boots may not be worn throughout the day so please have your child pack their school shoes (or sneakers, if they have gym) in their backpack. Thank you for your assistance with this extra step in the snow.
Although this snow sounds like it will not amount to anything, please be aware that I do not make the call for delays or days off. This is made by the Bridgeport Superintendent of Schools. I do not receive any advanced notice regarding any changes so just like you, I watch the news or get an alert on my phone. We go by Bridgeport Schools. There is not a special reminder for the Catholic Academy. Once I confirm any change in scheduling throughout the winter, it is my practice to send out a voice message through MSP to all of you.
Just a reminder...
- a 60 minute delay means that school opens to students at 8:10AM, and they are considered tardy after 8:25AM
- a 90 minute delay means that school opens to students at 8:40AM, and students are considered tardy after 8:55AM
It is my sincere hope that we do not need to use any of this information until January!
Please note that the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated this Thursday, December 8th. This is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Wednesday evening at 5:30AM and on Thursday at 8:00AM, 12:00PM and 7:00PM (Bilingual Mass). There is no school on Thursday.
I look forward to seeing many of you on Friday evening at 6:00PM when PK4 and Kindergarten perform The Nativity. More specific information will be available to parents of student participants throughout the week. Since there are several events happening on Friday night, the field will be open for parking.
Enjoy your week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Patricia Griffin
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CLOTHING DRIVE SUCCESS!
Thanks to the efforts of Valerie King and the generosity of the parent, parish and local community, over fifty bags of clothing was picked up on Friday. While this clothing drive is a school fundraiser, the organization assures us that the clothing is distributed to those in need.
We are grateful to our community partner, Black Rock branch library for agreeing to be a drop off site for this St. Ann clothing drive. Thank you!
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JEREMIAH'S SOCKS of LOVE
Fifth grader, Jeremiah Sepulveda, is organizing his Second Annual Socks of Love Drive for patients at the Yale Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Any student who would like to participate is encouraged to bring a donation of new socks to school in the next two weeks. The SOCK BOX will be located next to the Christmas tree in the school lobby. Socks can be for children or adults. Slipper socks are also a great donation!
Thanks for making a difference in someone's life!
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