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,

At St. Ann Academy your children are encouraged daily to think of others before self and to show empathy and acceptance.  Before we pray each morning, students are reminded to treat each other with kindness in both word and action.  We affirm students who demonstrate kindness and respect with the Wildcat Who WOWS award. Please check out the bulletin board on the second floor that displays the Wildcat photos and stories of kindness.  This award is attainable by all students.

Our middle school students are developing the awareness of empathy and acceptance through the Second Step Program.  In meetings with the school social worker, students discuss, analyze and role play to increase their understanding of walking in someone else's shoes.  Our younger students are becoming aware of what it takes to be empathetic, accepting and kind through appropriate grade level literature and discussion.  Our school-wide WINGMAN Wednesdays also foster these attributes and values.

Often times, your children hear messages other than kindness through the music and media that they are exposed to in raps, movies, on the internet and in the daily news. I ask for your assistance in monitoring what your child listens to and watches.  We need to partner in fostering kindness across all areas of a child's life. 

We have a shared responsibility and opportunity to assist children in developing the skills necessary to meet the challenges of life. In school, at home, through participation on sports teams, student activities, and clubs, children have the opportunity to practice the skills that they are developing.  Let us take advantage of all moments of unkindness to teach kindness and  judgement to teach acceptance and empathy.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Mrs. Griffin

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES on THURSDAY

Last Wednesday, students brought home a colorful form confirming the time for your conference.  If you did not receive it, please ask your child for it.  The teachers rely on all parents being on time for their scheduled conference.  Students in PK-grade 3 do not attend conferences with parents.  Students in grades 4 - 8 attend at the teacher's request.

At the time of the conference, you will receive your child's report card.  Since our student information system allows you to view grades in real time, there should be no surprises.  Conferences are ten minutes in length for all parents.

We look forward to sharing the good news with all of you and discussing our continued partnership in support of your child.

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CLOTHING DRIVE

As you clean out your closets, please donate gently used clothes and shoes to the Boys and Girls Club through our clothing drive. Drop off your bags in the foyer of the school either at arrivals or dismissal.

Please share the information about this clothing drive with your friends and family.  Thanks for your generosity.

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"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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MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT COFFEE RESCHEDULED

The middle school parent coffee is rescheduled to Wednesday, November 29th, 7:30AM - 8:15AM.  This change is due to a Math professional development opportunity that Mrs. Griffin is involved in on the original November 21st date.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

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Come cheer on the WILDCATS!

UPCOMING GAMES

Junior Varsity Girls

Saturday, November 11th at 9:30AM

Varsity Boys

Sunday, November 12th at 5:00PM

Junior Varsity Boys

Wednesday, November 15th at 6:45PM

Varsity Girls

Thursday, November 16th at 7:30PM

Junior Varsity Girls

Saturday, November 18th at 8:30AM

Junior Varsity Boys

Saturday, November 18th at 12:30PM

Varsity Boys

Sunday, November 4:00PM

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.