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 we enter into the week of Thanksgiving, as a school community we have much to be grateful for.  We are grateful for the various supports given to our students from many people they have never even met.  For the Catholic Academy Board who supports us in finance, education, marketing, building and maintenance and development.  These are men and women who have a positive impact on the teachers and students but do their work behind the scenes.  Teachers have been given opportunities for professional development, tuition assistance has been made available and as principal my input is always welcomed.

For the many people who give so generously to make an education at St. Ann possible for many students.  For those who generously support our students financially through LOT (Leaders of Tomorrow), CEO (Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation) and Foundations in Education.  Since there is a $2,000 difference between the per pupil cost for tuition and our current tuition, all students at St. Ann receive financial assistance through our generous donors.

I am personally grateful to the parents and family members who have recently stepped up to assist at lunch time.  To Liz Olow, Marianne Velasquez,  Danielle Spataro, Celia Reyes and Sandra Santa who add a level of proficiency to our lunch time that we could not be able to provide without them.

And to all of you, for your constant support of the values, academic standards, service and school events which continue to build a strong community.  My sincere appreciation for your attendance at report card conferences, grade level coffees, Home School Association meetings and basketball games.  

You will be remembered in a special way at our Thanksgiving prayer service on Tuesday. The many donations of food received last week and this week will serve as a reminder during the prayer service that there are many people who are not as fortunate as we are at St. Ann.  Thank you for your generosity. 

May you and your family enjoy your time together as you gather around the Thanksgiving table.   

Mrs. Griffin

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Congratulations to Mrs. Sandra Santa who was the recipient of the Saint Augustine Medal.  This medal was bestowed upon Mrs. Santa for her dedication to the liturgical ministry at St. Ann Academy.  For the past few years, Mrs. Santa has collaborated with the music and classroom teachers to provide our students with the opportunity to practice for our liturgical celebrations and has played guitar at our First Friday school masses.  Mrs. Santa is the mother of Clarissa, Cayden and Christopher.  She is also active at St. Ann Parish where she participates on the Liturgical Committee and plays guitar on Sunday at the Spanish Mass at 12:00PM.

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE...

"HELPING NEIGHBORS" FOOD DRIVE

Thanksgiving is a time when everyone thinks about turkey and all of the delicious foods and desserts enjoyed at this time of year.  Many food drives happen with this one day in mind but people need to eat the other 364 days of the year.  

 St. Ann Academy's food drive is in support of the other 364 days...  

We are requesting one type of food item per class so that we can share with families in need in Bridgeport for the coming days.

Please send in your family's donation before Tuesday, November 21st.  We will offer all food donations as part of our Thanksgiving Prayer service.

PK 3/4 - Instant Mashed Potatoes

K - Cereal

Grade 1 - Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Grade 2 - Bagged or Boxed Rice

Grade 3 - Hamburger Helper/Pasta/Noodles

Grade 4 - Canned Tomatoes

Grade 5 - Canned Beans (Pinto, Navy, Red, or Baked)

Grade 6 - Canned Vegetables (Corn, Peas, String Beans, etc) 

Grade 7 - Canned Soup (Hearty with meat/pasta/veggies)

Grade 8 - Canned Fruit or 6 pack of individual servings 

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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HSA PARENT SUPPORT NEEDED

Please consider helping to decorate the school for the upcoming holiday.

• The Christmas Tree in the Lobby needs at least 8 parents to set-up and decorate.  This will be done the weekend after Thanksgiving on Saturday and Sunday. Need 8 parents (4 at a time) for a 2 hour shift on Saturday, November 25th (late afternoon) or Sunday, November 26th (anytime during the day)

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Come cheer on the WILDCATS!

UPCOMING GAMES

Varsity Boys

Sunday, November 19th at 4:00PM

Varsity Boys

Monday, November 27th at 6:45PM

JV Girls

Thursday, November 30th at 6:30PM

JV Boys

Monday, December 4th at 6:45PM

Varsity Boys

Wednesday, December 6th at 7:45PM

JV Girls

Saturday, December 9th at 8:30AM

Varsity Girls

Sunday, December 10th at 2:00PM

Varsity Boys

Sunday, December 10th at 6:00PM

Entrance to the games is $3.00 at the door.  

This entrance fee is to be paid for all spectators.

This includes St. Academy families and students.

Coaches and players are only free at the games they are playing.