Saint Ann Catholic School

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May 6, 2016

Variety Show TODAY 

Saint Ann Catholic School 
20th Annual Variety Show

May 6, 2016
1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Come one, come all and enjoy the show!

In This Issue
Calendar Changes & Additions
Chick-fil-A Lunch Make-Up
A Chick-fil-A lunch has been added to the calendar and will take place on May 9. This is a snow make-up day.

5th Grade African Folk Tales
This event has been added to the calendar and will take place on 
May 23.

Field Day & June 8 Pizza Lunch  
Field Day has been moved from June 1 to June 8. Since we will be serving Joe's Pizza on Field Day we moved our regularly scheduled pizza lunch on June 8 to June 1.

2nd Grade Play
2nd Grade Play has been moved from  June 3 to June 1.

Pizza Lunch Make-Up
A pizza lunch has been added to the calendar and will take place on June 18. This is a snow make-up day.

Important for 5th Grade Families 
Tdap Needed
Effective July 1, 2006, a booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 6th grade.  This vaccine protects against Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis. These three diseases are all caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and Pertussis are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through cuts, scratches, or wounds.  The protection of immunizations wanes after 10 years. Pertussis continues to circulate in this country.  
 
When your child receives their Tdap, please ask for an updated immunization history and submit a copy to the office, keeping the original. The school office will need proof of vaccination by August 2016 in order for your child to enter 6th grade in the fall. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school nurses at schoolnurse@stann.org or 703-525-7599.

Volunteer Requirements
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 Protection 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. 


Volunteer Reminders & Needs
 
Below are sign up genius links for assistance. Sign up where you can.
Great opportunities to earn Service to School hours.
 
Lunch Duty:
 
Library Assistance Needed:
Vacation Bible School - August 1-5
Saint Ann Catholic Church will once again be offering Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS is a week-long mini-camp designed to help your child learn more about God. This year, the theme is Barnyard Roundup: Jesus Gathers Us Together. The camp will take place August 1 through 5, and is available to rising kindergarten through 5th graders. Click HERE for additional information/registration form. Early Bird registration is open until April 15. Those registering early will receive a $25 discount.

Please email or call the Faith Formation office at 703-528-6199 if you need additional information or with any questions.

Summer Camp Opportunities
Have you started looking for summer camp opportunities for your child(ren)?  See below for your consideration.

Saint Agnes Summer Camps
Saint Agnes has put together another great summer camp program. 
They will be offering a preschool and kindergarten camp and a camp for students in grades 1 to 8.  Click on the following attachments to view your options.

Bishop Ireton Summer Camps
Bishop Ireton's summer camp brochure is ready and attached HERE for your consideration. They offer camp opportunities for students in grades 1 to 12.     

CATHOLIC DRAMA & ART CAMPS
This camp has been providing day camps to students in Pre-K through high school in Theatre and Art for over 10 years. All instructors are faithful Catholics and VIRTUS approved. Registration is $20 off per camp through April 15th.  Plus, families registering 3 or more children take an additional 10% off.  All of the details can be found at www.SpotlightSummerCamps.com

Camp Veritas 
This is a one-week "pray-and-play" sleep away summer camp for teens going into 7th through 12th grades. It will be held at Summit Lake Camp in Emmitsburg, MD from July 31 to August 6. Details and enrollment forms can be found at www.campveritas.com.
 

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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educationaloutfitters.com

 

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

Tuesday 
Peer Mentoring
3:15-4:15 - Parish Hall

Thursday
Choir
3:15-4:15 - Room 108  

Friday
Advanced Band
3:15-4:15 - Room 105  
 
Dates to Remember
May 6
8:30am School Liturgy
Variety Show - 
     1:00-3:00 pm
     7:00-9:00 pm

May 9
Chick-fil-A Lunch (Make up lunch for snow day)

May 10 
8th Grade World Language Exam

May 11
2:15pm Dismissal
Pizza Lunch

May 13
8:30am School Liturgy Noon Dismissal - Professional Development Day - Extended Day available

May 14 
11:00 First Communion

May 16
Chick-fil-A Lunch

May 18 
2:15pm Dismissal
Pizza Lunch

May 20 
8:30am School Liturgy

May 23
5th Grade African Folk Tales

May 24
Battle of the Books

May 25
2:15pm Dismissal
Pizza Lunch
Field Day for PreK

May 26
Last Day for Preschool

May 27
8:30am School Liturgy
9:30am Preschool Family Picnic

May 30
NO SCHOOL

June 1 
2:15pm Dismissal
Pizza Lunch

June 3
8:30am School Liturgy
7:00pm Spring Band Concert
LAST Smart Lunch

June 6
Coffee w Principal
Chick-fil-A Lunch
6:00pm PTO Board Meeting
7:00pm PTO General Meeting

June 8
2:15pm Dismissal
K-8 Field Day at O'Connell - Joe's Pizza Lunch provided

June 10
8:30am School Liturgy - 7/8th Grade Passing On Ceremony
Last Day for Kindergarten

June 11
8th Grade Graduation

June 13
6:00pm EOY Picnic

June 15
2:15pm Dismissal

June 16
8:30am School Liturgy
11:30am Dismissal - Last Day for Grades 1-7

August 31 
First Day for 2016-2017 School Year
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