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Saint Ann Catholic School
Newsletter
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May 13, 2016
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A Message from the Principal
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Ms. Therrell's message this week contains various items of information regarding last Friday's May Crowning and Variety Show. In addition you will find a few remarks about our new chairs and stage curtain, and a special request for prayers for Mrs. Stanley, our middle school Math, Science, and 8th grade homeroom teacher.
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Calendar Changes & Additions
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Pizza Lunch Make-Up
A pizza lunch has been added to the calendar and will take place on May 18, NOT June 18. 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.
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Student Artwork Gifts for Sale
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The Saint Ann Catholic School gift shop is officially open! You may have seen some beautiful items for sale at the spring fling a few weeks ago. If you didn't have a chance to purchase something then, you still have a chance! Our art teacher, Mrs. Chapman, has put our children's artwork on items that we are selling for the rest of the year to benefit our teachers' professional development. They include:
* 2016-20146-2017 calendars featuring 12 months of our students' artwork ($20)
* mugs featuring our kids' artistic 2013-14 depictions of endangered animals ($16)
* beautiful art-themed note cards with envelopes ($1 each) and postcards (3 for $1)
* Saint Ann Catholic School tote bag ($40)
Please consider buying something for yourself or as a gift for someone else! To place an order, contact Kelley Vlahos at kv@kelleyvlahos.com.
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Basketball Skills Camp
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Come learn fundamental basketball skills in a fun filled environment. Ms. Conques will be hosting two week long basketball camps this summer! Be sure to click HERE for more information and registration information.
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Rosary Garden Work Day
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Another Rosary Garden work day has been scheduled for Saturday, May 21st from 9:00 to -12:00pm. If you enjoy working outside in the garden, plan to stop by and help keep our garden beautiful. Contact Hilary Anderson at blueskies100700@aol.com if interested.
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Recycling of Cartridges/Toners Ends May 31
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Mrs. Cortes is ending her recycling of computer ink cartridges and toners for this year on May 31. All recycling boxes will be removed from the church and school until we resume school in August, 2016.
Our last collection of cartridges will be sent out the first week of June. Additional credit points will be used to order items of interest over the summer. If you are still collecting cartridges/toners, please submit them to the proper collection boxes prior to this deadline, or keep them until September.
We wish to thank everyone who participated in collecting cartridges for us and hope you will continue to do so when we resume in the fall.
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Educational Outfitters Opening June 1
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Megan Donnelly, our Educational Outfitters representative, is opening a store! The store is still a work in progress and is currently open limited hours! If you would like to stop by, call or text Megan at 703-350-1630 first. Regular hours will begin on June 1. The store is located in the Lee-Harrison Shopping Center at 2499 N. Harrison Street Lower Level #9. Hours will be Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, closed Sunday and Monday.
Pricing information can be found HERE.
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Body Back Fundraiser Class
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Get fit and support Saint Ann Catholic School at the same time. Join FIT4MOM Arlington for a Body Back HIIT Class (High Intensity Interval Training) on Saturday, June 4th from 7:00 to - 8:00am in Saint Ann's School Gym - ladies only and child free. Cost: $15 donation to the school. Please make check payable to Saint Ann Catholic School. All you need is some water and an exercise mat. Body BackŪ is a results-based workout designed for moms who want their body back! Click HERE for additional information.
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Important for 5th Grade Families
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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.
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Volunteer Requirements
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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.
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Volunteer Reminders & Needs
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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:
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Summer Camp Opportunities
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Summer camp opportunities are listed below for your review:
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. Families registering 3 or more children take an additional 10% off. 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.
Saint Ann Parish Vacation Bible School
Saint Ann Catholic Church will hold Vacation Bible School August 1 through 5. 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. Camp is open to rising kindergarten through 5th graders. Click HERE for additional information/registration form.
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Newsletter Submissions
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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.
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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.
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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
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