Parent Newsletter

St. Anne’s Catholic School

Dec.19,2018|Volume1|Issue19

Important Dates

Dec. 20th

Children’s Choir practice 3:30 -5:30pm

Dec. 21st

Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

Dec. 21st

Christmas Prayer Service

9:15am

Dec. 21st No Campus

Care in afternoon

Dec. 23rd Children’s Choir full rehearsal

2:00-4:00pm

Dec. 22nd – Jan. 6th

Christmas vacation

Jan. 7th

Classes resume

Jan. 9th Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

Jan. 19th

Crab Dinner

MESSAGE FROM MRS. MAR: In the last few days as you continue to prepare for the birth of Jesus I pray that each of you experiences Christ’s Joy. As the 2018 Year comes to a close I want to take this time to thank you for the many joyful events you and your families have brought to our school community. As we each take time to spend with our families and friends I pray that it is a time of rest, relaxation, and peace. On behalf of the school staff I wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas. May you also experience the many blessings God has planned for you in the New Year. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT VIDEO: DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR VIDEO OF THE PAGEANT. The professional videographers filming the Christmas Pageant made sure to capture all aspects of the pageant, the actors, the singers, and the soloists. Videos will be sold at $25.00 each. Tomorrow is the last day to order. Please see attached order form. ROCKIN’ CRAB DINNER: Do you like crab? Do you like to Rock? Come and support our school at this year's Rockin' Crab Feed January 19, 2019! Tickets are $50 and that will get you marinated crab, pasta, salad, bread and brownies. We have many new and exciting elements being incorporated into this year's event, which include a live band for the cocktail hour! The live and silent auctions will feature a chance to win all inclusive hotels stays in the Caribbean, Panama and Mayan Riviera, and the raffle baskets include things like a family game night, spa baskets, Build-A-Bear teddy bear with a Dennis Uniforms doll romper and many more great items. Bring your friends and family, don't miss out!! Buy your tickets today www.stanneslodi.org/crabfeed or in the school office. For more information contact Hilda Sousa at 916-396-0012 or saspringfundraiser@gmail.com THANK YOU: We would like to thank The Longmire Family for the wonderful lunch they provided for the staff last week. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

MINIMUM DAY, NO CAMPUS CARE: Friday, December 21st will be the last day before Christmas vacation; it will also be a minimum day. Dismissal will be at 12:00 pm. We will not be having afternoon Campus Care on this day. The school office will close at 12:15pm, please make arrangements to have your children picked up at 12:00pm. CHRISTMAS VACATION: Christmas vacation will be from December 22nd through January 6th. Classes will resume on January 7th. The school office will be closed during vacation. CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIR: Calling all children ages 6 to 14 to sing for the 5:30pm Christmas Eve Mass. Practice days will be Dec. 20th from 3:30-5:30pm, and Dec. 23rd from 2:00-4:00pm. Please see attached registration form, you may call John Sandler at 209 331-3488 with any questions. CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE: Please join us for our Christmas Prayer Service on Friday, Dec. 21st at 9:15 am in the church NICE DRESS UP DAY: The students may dress up nice on Friday, December 21st. This is not a free dress day; jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sweats, leggings are not allowed. Nice dress for our Prayer Service. CHRISTMAS ACCESSORIES DAY: Students can wear Christmas accessories tomorrow with their school uniforms. The approved accessories are Santa Hats, Christmas necklaces, Christmas socks, Elf Ears. NO ugly sweaters please, only accessories. Please see attached flyer. KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT: It’s time to get started with the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have a child who will be 5 years by September 1st, please turn in an enrollment form. If you know of a family who might be interested in our school, please ask them to call the office.

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Educating Our Youth with the Light of the Gospel

St. Anne’s Catholic School

Established 1922

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BINGO SCHEDULE: Please be sure to check the Bingo schedule on Educate for your assigned shift. Please email Cari with questions at bingo@stanneslodi.org or call 813-433-4242. SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: ! All parent volunteers must be fingerprinted and cleared through the Diocese of Stockton, need to fill out a volunteer packet, and do an online course at www.virtusonline.org in order to volunteer in the classroom or go on field trips. Packets are available in the office.

MASS CARDS: Please remember to turn in your Mass Attendance cards when going to the weekend Masses here at St. Anne’s Church. READ TO SUCCEED PROGRAM: Please remind your children to read over the Christmas break so they have a chance to earn a FREE ticket to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The deadline to turn in the Reading Log with parent signatures is Feb. 20, 2019. Late entrees are not accepted. If you need another Reading Log or have questions, please contact Mrs. Newton, snewton@stanneslodi.org. TRIMESTER AWARDS: The trimester awards for grades 3-8 will be passed out after Mass on January 23. The students will be recognized for the following categories: Honor Roll GPA of 4.0, Academic Excellence GPA of 3.5 – 3.99, Academic Achievement GPA of 3.0-3.49 and Citizenship, which students must have score of 1 in all effort and conduct categories. Please join us for Mass and stay for the awards to recognize the students’ special accomplishments. ANNIE’S ANGELS: 6th – 8th grade students are welcome to help prepare and serve dinner at the Salvation Army Hope Harbor Shelter on Wednesday, January 9th from 3:45 – 5:30 pm. The shelter is located at 622 N. Sacramento St. A permission slip is required of all participants. IN APPRECIATION: Thank you the 8th grade parents for the wonderful lunch they provided for the staff today. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

DONATIONS NEEDED: Please consider making a donation to the Rockin' Crab Feed. You can make a basket or donate individual items. Empty baskets and bins (good condition) also appreciated! Have you met all your Scrip requirements for the year? How about donating some gift cards? Or underwriting the cost of a limo ride? These are all ways you can help! We also ask if you could reach out to your friends and family who may have a business or special talent and may want to donate their goods or services. All donations welcome and we'll be happy to coordinate the pickup. Please contact Hilda Sousa at 916-396-0012 or saspringfundraiser@gmail.com to make a donation or for questions. EDUCATION CHOICE SURVEY: As part of the Catholic Schools Office efforts to ensure the quality and accessibility of Catholic education to all parishioners of the Diocese of Stockton, the Catholic Schools office is seeking your feedback. Kindly click here to provide your family's perspective. Please complete the survey more than once if your experience has varied between children. This survey should take you approximately five to seven minutes. Please submit your responses by December 21, 2018. Your time and attention is greatly appreciated. BOOK FAIR THANK YOU: The book fair was a great success with the leadership of Mrs. Alyssa High. She was willing to bring several new activities this year to our school, which made the book fair a great success. We would like to thank Mrs. High and the following parents who were a huge help to her with all aspects of the fair. Mrs. Whitney Ross Mrs. Maria Gauna Mr. Rick Dal Porto Mrs. Ybarra-Rojas Mrs. Amy Andrews Mrs. Stephanie Barrios A Huge thank you to the eighth graders for helping with clean up on Monday and to Mr. Sikich and Mr. De Trinidad for helping clean up on Monday and Thursday.

Worship | Education | Purpose

WeeklyLunchOrder

Lunchis$4.50each

WeekofJan.7-11

Mon.Jan.7

Pepperonipizza,salad,fruit,milkorwater

Tues.Jan.8Nachossupreme,choiceoftoppings,fruit,milkorwater

Wed.Jan.9Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

Thurs.Jan.10Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit, milk or water

Fri.Jan.11Cheese burger, chips, carrots, fruit, milk or water

Pleasemarkintheboxesthedaysthatyourchildwillbeorderinglunch.Nospecialorders.Student(s)name&grade:_________________________________________________________________________

No.oflunchesordered:_________x4.50=_________________totalenclosed

WeeklyLunchOrderLunchis$4.50each

WeekofJan.14-18

Mon.Jan.14

Baked potato bar, choice of toppings, milk or water

Tues.Jan.15Tacos, Mexican rice, fruit, milk or water

Wed.Jan.16Chicken cheese quesadilla, fruit, milk or water

Thurs.Jan.17Breakfast 4 lunch: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk or water

Fri.Jan.18Hot dog, chips, carrots, fruit, milk or water

Pleasemarkintheboxesthedaysthatyourchildwillbeorderinglunch.Nospecialorders.Student(s)name&grade:_________________________________________________________________________

No.oflunchesordered:_________x4.50=_________________totalenclosed

January Lunch Menu 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 Pepperoni pizza, salad, fruit, milk or water

8 Nachos supreme, choice of toppings, fruit, milk or water

9 Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

10 Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit, milk or water

11 Cheese burger, chips, carrots, fruit, milk or water

12

13 14 Baked potato bar, choice of toppings, fruit, milk or water

15 Tacos, Mexican rice, fruit, milk or water

16 Chicken cheese quesadilla, fruit, milk or water

17 Breakfast 4 lunch: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk or water

18 Hot dog, chips, carrots, fruit, milk or water

19

20 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

22 Nachos supreme, choice of toppings, fruit, milk or water

23 Chicken Alfredo, salad, garlic bread, fruit, milk or water

24 Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit, milk or water

25 Cheese burger, chips, carrots, fruit, milk or water

26

27 28 Pepperoni pizza, salad, fruit, milk or water

29 Tacos, Mexican rice, fruit, milk or water

30 Grilled chicken sandwich, chips, carrots, fruit, milk or water

31 VIP Luncheon

Separate order form

ST. ANNE’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT VIDEO

THIS YEAR WE ARE HAVING A PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER FILM THE

ST. ANNE’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

WE ARE SELLING COPIES OF THE VIDEO AT A COST OF $25 YOU CAN PAY ONLINE ON OUR SCHOOL WEBPAGE

BY CLICKING ON THE “PAY ONLINE” LINK OR RETURN THIS FORM WITH PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE FILMING WE ARE ASKING ALL

PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO REFRAIN FROM FILMING OR TAKING PHOTOS ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE CHURCH PEWS AS THIS WILL TAKE AWAY FROM THE QUALITY OF THE

VIDEO ~ THANK YOU!

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Family Name: Student name & grade: Number of copies ordered: Payment enclosed:

Calling all children ages 6 to 14 to sing with us for the 5:30 p.m Mass

Christmas Eve Mass

Children’s Choir!

When and where are we meeting? In the church on:

x December 17th 3:30-5:30pm (practice) x December 20th 3:30-5:00pm (practice) x December 23rd 2:00-4:00pm (full rehearsal)

And the big day, December 24th, we will be meeting at 4:00 pm.

Any Questions? Feel free to contact the head of the Choir, John Sandler at (209) 331-3488

Interested? Please fill this out and bring it with you on the first day!

Child’s Name:_____________________________________

Mom’s Name: _____________________ Phone:___________

Dad’s name: _____________________ Phone:___________

Contact email for updates:___________________________ *By turning in this form, I agree to attend all practices or else I may not be

able to participate in the Children’s Christmas Eve Choir at the 5:30 p.m Mass*

SaintAnne’sStudentCouncilChristmasAccessoryDayThursday,December20th

StudentsmaywearapprovedChristmasaccessoriestoschoolthisThursday.

NiceList NaughtyList

Rudolphnose “Ugly”Christmassweater

Reindeerantlers

Santahat

Christmaslightsnecklace

$50.00 PER PERSON Marinated Crab, Salad, Pasta, Bread and Brownies

Provided by Silvio’s Ravioli and Catering (Jason Kimball) Thomas Allen Wine will be served with dinner

To order tickets complete this form and turn in to the Saint Anne’s School Office with payment

Name: Number of tickets ordered:

Phone number: Email:

Mailing Address:

Group you would like to sit with:

First and last names of guests:

*Please make checks payable to Saint Anne’s Crab Feed

To order online go to www.stanneslodi.org/crabfeed

All ticket reservations are first come, first served. If the event sells out any reservations received will be placed on a waitlist.

Contact Hilda Sousa, Event Chair at 916-396-0012 with any questions

SAINT ANNE’S HALL Schedule of the Night

5:30 No Host Bar Silent Auction Raffle Baskets

6:30 Dinner is Served

7:30 Live Auction

8:00 DJ & Dancing

10:00 Last Call