Saint Ann Catholic School

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February 19, 2016
A Message from the Principal
Click HERE for Ms. Therrell's message for this week. You will find a few comments about Mr. Barker, as well as an update on what you can see when visiting the Parent Portal.
         Science Fair Winners

In This Issue
A Message from the Principal
February Corporal Work of Mercy
Lenten Opportunities at Saint Ann Parish
Celebrate Calm Workshop
Lenten Sandwich Making - February 25 - Grades 6 and 2
The Living Church in Africa
Book Character Day Coming Soon
Tuition Assistance 2016-2017
Family STEM Activity
Volunteer Reminders & Needs
After School Enrichment Activities Schedule
February Corporal Work of Mercy
Our fifth Corporal Work of Mercy is "Visit/Comfort the Sick."  Click HERE for additional information.    
  
Season of Lent
Saint Ann Parish offers many opportunities to assist us in preparing for the Season of Lent. We have listed them below for your convenience.  Be sure to review the list and take advantage of those opportunities that will help you along your Lenten journey.

Mass Times
Daily - 8:30AM  
Saturday - 8:30am and 5:30pm Vigil  
Sunday - 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, and 1:30pm Spanish

Lenten Soup Suppers for Charity - 5:30-7:00pm - Parish Hall
February 24 - Chicken Noodle & Chef's Choice
March 2 - Spanish Style Soup, Chili & Chef's Choice
March 9 - Chicken and Rice & Chef's Choice
March 16 - Hamburger ABC and Vegetarian (Chef's Choice)
March 23 - Beef Noodle and Chef's Choice

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction
Thursdays February 25 to March 17 - 7:30-8:30pm - Chapel
Fridays (Except Good Friday) following 8:30am Mass in the Sanctuary or Chapel and concludes with Benediction at Noon

Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays February 24 to March 23 - 7:15pm - Church
School Stations - every Friday - 2:30pm - Church
School Living Stations - March 23 - 1:00pm - Church
Church Living Stations - March 23 - 7:15pm - Sanctuary
Hispanic Stations - Sunday's prior to 1:30pm Masses

Confessions - 7:00-8:00pm
Every Wednesday during Lent - 7:00-8:00pm
Saturdays - 3:45-5:00pm - English
Sundays - 1:00-1:30pm - Spanish

Holy Week and Easter Mass Times
Palm Sunday - Regular Sunday Schedule
 
Holy Thursday - 8:30am Morning Prayer, 7:00pm Bilingual Mass of the Lord's Supper, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12 Midnight
Good Friday - 8:30am Morning Prayer, 3:00pm Lord's Passion, 7:00pm Lord's Passion (Spanish)

Holy Saturday  
8:30am Morning Prayer 
7:30pm Easter Vigil (Bilingual)

Easter Sunday
7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:30pm (Spanish)


Celebrate Calm Workshop
St. James PTO is inviting our Saint Ann families to join them in welcoming Kirk Martin and his son, Casey, from Celebrate Calm. They will discuss strategies to get your kids to listen the first time, stop defiance yelling and disrespect, create stress free mornings, and so much more. Watch the Video Clips and learn more at 
www.CelebrateCalm.com/Events/StJames-School. This event will take place at St. James School in Heller Hall on Monday, February 22, from 7:00 to 9:00pm. 

Lenten Sandwich Making - Grades 6 & 2
Sandwich making continues next week, Thursday, February 25, with 6th and 2nd grades participating. The remaining schedule, and details surrounding assistance needed, can be found HERE. Permission forms will be sent home via the classroom teacher or room parents, and can also be found HERE.  

Contact Amy Stephenson at raecsteph@aol.com or 703-527-2042 if you have any questions.

The Living Church in Africa
Saint Ann Parish is pleased to sponsor a talk that will give us insights into the Catholic Church in Africa. We have invited Fr. Pascal Kumanda, CICM, to give a talk on February 29 at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. He will discuss The Living Church in Africa: The Context of the Diocese of Lisala in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fr. Pascal will share his personal experience about the Church and his journey to the priesthood in a country devastated by wars and poverty. 

Please mark the date on your personal calendar and be sure to join us!
 
Book Character Day Coming Soon
On Wednesday,March 2, the library will be sponsoring a dress as your favorite character from a book day. Look for more details in next week's newsletter. 
 
Tuition Assistance 2016-2017
Next year the Diocese will be utilizing the services of Smart Aid for processing tuition assistance applications. Families applying for assistance should submit their application and supporting tax documentation by March 14, 2016. Information can be found on our website (stann@stann.org), at support@smartaidforparents.com or 1-800-360-8027 (Smart Aid Customer Service).  

Family STEM Activity
Are you looking for an exciting, yet educational, family activity and outing? Check out the USA Science and Engineering Festival in April. Follow the link below to find out more information.
 
The USA Science & Engineering Festival will be held at the DC Convention Center on April 16 & 17, 2016. Click HERE for additional information.

Volunteer Reminders & Needs
 
Below are sign up genius links for assistance.  Sign up where you can.
 
Lunch Duty:  
 
Library Assistance Needed:
  • All parents must be fully compliant with Diocesan Child Protection requirements if you wish to volunteer where supervision of students is involved. Compliance consists of attending a VIRTUS Child Protecton seminar, undergoing two background checks and filling out additional miscellaneous paperwork. Packets of paperwork can be obtained from the school office.  
  •  When visiting/assisting at the school you must sign-in at the front office upon arrival. Volunteers will be given a pass. The pass alerts the faculty and students that you are an approved visitor. 

Newsletter Submissions

Items to be included in our weekly newsletter must be submitted to jkarinshak@stann.org by Wednesday noon of each week in order to be included in that week's edition. All submissions must be in print ready form.  Any items received after the deadline will be included in the following issue.  

 

                           St. Ann School Mission Statement

 

We, the family of Saint Ann Catholic School, embrace and share the Gospel values of Jesus Christ and His Church by fostering a faith-filled community. We promote an educational environment where everyone is respected, everyone learns and everyone is encouraged to reflect the glory of God by contributing to the greater good of our world.

 

  
Believe          Achieve          Inspire

 

Saint Ann Catholic School is accredited by the

Virginia Catholic Education Association whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education

as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education.

 

 

  
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After School Enrichment Activities  
Monday
Chess Club 
3:15-4:15 - Library

Tuesday
Science Seed
3:15-4:15 - Room 137 

Thursday
Choir
3:15-4:15 - Room 108  

Minecraft - Grades 1-3
3:15-4:30 - Room 105  

Lenten Sandwich Making - Grades 6 & 2
3:15-3:45 - Parish Hall

Friday
Advanced Band
3:15-4:15 - Room 105  

Abrakadoodle
3:15-4:15 - Room 137

Engineering for Kids 
3:15-4:15 - Room 108   

 
Dates to Remember
February 22
Chick-fil-A Lunch

February 24
Pizza Lunch
2:15pm Dismissal

February 25
3:15pm Sandwich Making with Grades 6 and 2

February 26
8:30am School Liturgy
2:30pm Stations of the Cross

March 2
NOON Dismissal

March 3
3:15pm Sandwich Making with Grades 5 and 3

March 4
8:30am School Liturgy
2:30pm Stations of the Cross

March 5
9:15am Diocesan Spelling Bee

March 7 
8:05am Coffee with the Principal
Chick-fil-A Lunch
7:00pm PTO Board Meeting

March 8
11:00am Vocations Mass for 8th Graders

March 9
Pizza Lunch
2:15pm Dismissal

March 10
3:15pm Sandwich Making with Grades 4 and PreK

March 11
8:30am School Liturgy
2:30pm Stations of the Cross

March 14 - NO SCHOOL 
Professional Development Day 

March 16
2:15pm Dismissal

March 17
Sandwich Making with Faculty/Staff

March 18
8:30am School Liturgy
2:30pm Stations of the Cross

March 21
Chick-fil-A Lunch

March 22
Graduation Pictures &   PK-7th Grade Spring Individual Pictures

March 23
Pizza Lunch
1:00pm Living Stations
2:15pm Dismissal

March 24
NOON Dismissal - All School Lenten Retreat
Extended Day Closes at 4:00pm

March 25 - April 1
NO SCHOOL - Easter Holiday

April 4
Students Return - Begin wearing summer uniforms
7:00pm PTO Board Meeting


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