November 19, 2021

Dear St. Anne Catholic School Families:

We have had another joy-filled week on campus with so many things to be grateful for. Our kindergartners did an outstanding job performing the Turkey Tango and had a Thanksgiving feast. Our pre-k students took us back in time to The First Thanksgiving with their play. St John the XXIII high school drama students visited our campus and performed a puppet show for pre-k through 2^nd grade. We were blessed to have to many grandparents on campus for Grandparents Day. Our cheerleaders and choir performed for our grandparents before they headed over to the classrooms for activities with the students. Thank you for supporting the Book Fair to benefit our library. In keeping with the works of mercy we collected almost 800 lbs of food to feed the hungry. I am always amazed and humbled by the overwhelming generosity of our community.

We are looking forward to the start of Advent. The weeks ahead will be filled with shopping, wrapping, cooking, entertaining and sharing Christmas cheer. In all the hustle and bustle of the coming season, let's remember that during the weeks of Advent we are also preparing for the birth of Christ. The spirit of Christmas will be found each day, if we give to each other as God has given Jesus, to us.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Tomball Holiday Parade tomorrow, November 20^th and at Winter Fest on Sunday, November 28^th. It is sure to be a joy-filled afternoon of fun for all. We are excited to announce that we will have snow at Winterfest. Be sure to get your wristband before you arrive so you can go straight to the fun. We are still in need of volunteers. Click here if you are able to help.

Our Annual Crusader Fund drive kicks off on Giving Tuesday, November 30^th. Funds collected will go to faculty and staff appreciation and continuing education. Our goal is to remain competitive to retain and attract the finest faculty and staff.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.

Only by His Grace,

Kendall Shamas

Principal

News from the Development Office:

Winter Fest is right around the corner, and we are so excited about this community event! Winter Fest is intended to help fill the $80,000 gap that exists in our fundraising budget due to the uncertainties the last 18 months has brought. The event will be held on campus on November 28th from 1-5pm. There will be many craft activities and games, including ornament making, reindeer food making, an ornament relay, hot cocoa, caroling and more. Those who ordered wreaths will be able to pick them up at the event. We will have a classic car show and a nutcracker market. We will also auction three Christmas trees that were decorated by our students. We hope you can join us for a fun filled afternoon!

All children will need a wristband to participate in the activities. Wristbands are $15 each and can be pre-ordered online and picked up at the event. 

Cash will be needed for food, on-site wrist band purchases, photos with the classic red truck, and some nutcracker market booths.

Classic car owners can register to bring their car here. There will be a vote for a People’s Choice award! The registration fee is $60. 

Business owners who would like to have a booth at the nutcracker market can register here. The registration fee is $100.

To make this event run smoothly, we will need several volunteers. Please click here if you are able to help.

We are excited to host our community and kickoff the Advent Season!

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