The Constellation
This Week and Beyond
School Calendar  
Saturday, January 21:
Open ISEE Testing

Tuesday, January 24:
Eighth Grade Play Preparation Meeting for Parents, 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, January 26:

Empty Bowls, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, January 27:
Middle School Field Trips

Wednesday, February 1:
Let's Talk Lower School Meeting for EC Parents, 8:15 a.m.

Thursday, February 2:
Parent to Parent Middle School Meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7:
PA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 10:
Sweetheart Dance, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 14:
Dress Down Down: Valentine's Day Theme

Tuesday, February 14: Grandparent Book Club,
10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, February 14:
Enrollment Contracts Due

Thursday, February 16-Monday February 20:
School Closed, Presidents Weekend

 

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Sports Calendar

Monday, January 23:

4:00PM - GOLD Boys Basketball Game vs. School of the Incarnation (Home)

5:00PM - GOLD Girls Basketball Game vs School of the Incarnation (Home) 

 

Tuesday, January 24:

 

Both the Boys Gold and Boys Burgundy Teams made defensive stops in the final possession to win on Thursday against St. Paul's! The Boys Gold Team held on to win 38-36 to get back on the winning track and the Boys Burgundy Team won their first game of the year 22-20 in an exciting game!

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Spirit Zone Sale!
Check out our display in the main hallway!
Spirit Zone items are back and on sale! Pick up a hat, sweatshirt or umbrella and show off your burgundy and gold proudly! Contact Tako Lewis to purchase. 
Sibling Admissions
The early winter is a great time for St. Anne's School families with children who are not currently enrolled to consider applying for 2012-2013 admissions. Please contact Caroline Aras at caras@St.AnnesSchool.org or 410.263.8650 x 117 to discuss the process for your family. We make the admissions process as easy and streamlined as possible for our families! 

Vol. 7, Issue 19                

January 20, 2012

What do Parents, Teachers and Kids have to say about St. Anne's School?

We've complied some of your observations from parent visiting day - check out what other parents are saying about our school! What Parent Say About St. Anne's School

One of our youngest learners shared something many of us feel about St. Anne's School, in a way only a Preschooler can.
A Student's Perspective

Each week, or every other week in Middle School, our teachers send home a newsletter describing activities and topics that will be covered in class - check out some newsletter highlights from the past few weeks.
Newsletter Highlights  
Alumni News
We were so happy to have two alumni visit last week, Louis Bergsman and Allison Madiera, Class of 2005, while on break from Tulane University. They stopped by to share some first-hand knowledge about Indian culture with our Seventh Grade Humanities class - the pair traveled to India last winter. 
Reenrollment
Deadline to Return Contracts - February 14
Reenrollment packets were sent out today and should be received over the weekend or on Monday. Our registration form has been adjusted this year. Each family only needs to fill out ONE form. Forms have also been prepopulated with your information. Please be sure to read through your information carefully, make any corrections necessary, and fill in any empty fields.

If you have any questions or do not receive your packet, please contact the  Sandi Hiller in the Business Office. 
ISEE Testing Tomorrow
As of now, ISEE Testing for tomorrow will be held as scheduled, even though AACPS has canceled activities for tomorrow. If testing is cancelled, those registered will receive a phone call no later than 7:30 a.m. You may also check the Announcements section of the homepage for updates.
Empty Bowls
Thursday, January 26 - 5:30 - 7 p.m.
We will once again be hosting our annual Empty Bowls dinner, an event designed to raise awareness and financial support for food insecure members of our community. Families and members of our community are invited to come to St. Anne's School and enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread and salad. The event is part of an international effort to deepen our understanding of the the problem of hunger.

We ask for a $10 donation per guest, which is donated to the Light House Shelter, to combat hunger in our own community. Parents are encouraged to bring a salad (with dressing and serving utensils) to the event and staff members will supply cookies. This year we will have open seating from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Volunteers are still needed to set up at 3:00, run the cash box, and break down. We also need a volunteer to pick up the soup at 3:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy Byrd
Let's Talk Lower School
Informational Coffee - Wednesday, February 1 - 8:15 a.m.
Our full day Kindergarten program launches the learning journey into Lower School for our Early Childhood friends. Preschool and Prekindergarten families are invited to join us Wednesday, February 1 to learn more about Lower School, our curriculum and program hallmarks. Early care will be available for your child beginning at 8:15. Please RSVP to rjones@St.AnnesSchool.org.
Parent to Parent: Middle School
Thursday, February 2 - 7:00 p.m.
Calling all Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade parents! Come to St. Anne's School for an informal dinner with current Middle School parents and alumni parents to learn the ins and outs of our Middle School program. Current Middle School and alumni parents will be happy to answer any question you have - big or small - about Middle School here. 
Parent to Parent Coffee
Wednesday, February 15 - 8:15 a.m.
Stop by for our inaugural Parent to Parent Coffee hosted by the Parents Association. This is an opportunity for parents to stop in for some conversation with other parents about pertinent topics as well as our school. Each coffee will include discussion of a parenting or education based article, podcast, or webcast. At our first coffee, we will discuss Childhood is Now, an article by Pam Leo and Alive Enough, a podcast by Sherry Turkle.
Drive to 225
Our Campaign is Taking Off!
After holding our second Drive to 225 Kick Off Meeting on Thursday, we are excited to see our campaign taking hold! Our Drive to 225 starts with you. Here is what you can do to be a part of our campaign:
  1. Reenrollment: The first milestone of our Drive to 225 is reenrollment. Return your contract as soon as possible and we'll be closer to achieving our goal!
  2. Spread the Word: Tell the story of why you're at St. Anne's School at every opportunity and connect prospective parents with the Admissions Office.
  3. Show Your Shield: Pick up a yard sign, flyers or a hoodie and show it off proudly! 
Where in the World is
St. Anne's School?
Spirit Zone Contest
Our Spirit Zone is back and we want YOU to show us where you wear your St. Anne's School gear! Post a picture wearing your St. Anne's School sweatshirt, hat or other apparel around town or far away on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/stannesschool. Awards will be given for the most creative entries!
Save the Date!
St. Anne's School Regatta & Auction  - Sat. April 14 

The St. Anne's School Regatta & Auction will be at the Marriott Annapolis Waterfront Saturday, April 14 from 7 - 11 p.m. There will be dinner, drinks and dancing with a silent and live auction. Buy tickets at stannesch.ejoinme.org/regatta