Parent Newsletter

St. Anne’s Catholic School

Dec.12,2018|Volume1|Issue18

Important Dates

Dec. 12th

Annie’s Angels 3:45 – 5:30pm

Dec. 13 & 14

Book fair

Dec. 13th Pageant practice 8:30am

Dec. 13th Christmas

Pageant 7:00pm

Dec. 17th

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

Dec. 17th

Parish Penance Service 7:00pm

Dec. 19th Birthday

blessing & sundaes

Dec. 20th

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

Dec. 21st

Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

Dec. 21st

Christmas Prayer Service

9:15am

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Our annual Christmas Pageant will be held on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 pm in the church. Every student is expected to be there. Each individual who makes up a class of singers is as important as everyone else in the play. The church doors will open at 6:00pm. All students need to report to their classrooms by 6:30 pm. Students who are not in costumes need to be in school uniform. Each teacher will walk their students to the church at 6:45 pm. Refreshments will be served in the gym after the program. The teachers will bring the students in costume back to the classrooms to change; those students may be picked up in their classrooms. Parents are responsible for picking up all other students from the church and taking them to the gym for refreshments. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT COOKIES: Attention St. Anne’s Parents, here is an opportunity to earn SOS Hours. We are in need of cookies for the refreshment reception after the Christmas Pageant. Bring 2 dz. cookies earn 1 SOS hour. Maximum 4 dozen per family. Please bring cookies to the gym the morning of Thursday Dec. 13th; you may drop them off at the curb (red zone by the plaza) next to gym ramp/entrance. BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are still needed to help with the book fair. If you are interested and can help please contact Alyssa High at (209) 479-0226 or alyssae257@yahoo.com. Earn SOS hours. SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: The Scholastic Book Fair will be here the rest of this week. Shopping hours will be: Thursday, 8:00-9:00pm in St. Anne’s Hall after Christmas Pageant. Friday, 3:00-5:30pm in Dominican Hall. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT VIDEO: We are having a professional videographer film the Christmas Pageant this year. Videos will be sold at $25.00 each. Order yours now through Dec. 20th. 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 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. PARISH PENANCE SERVICE: There will be an Advent Penance service on Monday, December 17th at 7:00 pm in the church. Please mark your calendars. 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. 17th & 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

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Educating Our Youth with the Light of the Gospel

St. Anne’s Catholic School

Established 1922

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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

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. SIX FLAGS READ TO SUCCEED PROGRAM: Children in grades K-6 have a chance to earn a FREE ticket to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. To participate, students need to read FOR FUN for a total of 6 hours or 360 minutes. 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. ANGEL TREE: A Christmas tree is in the hallway with Angel gift tags with the names of children from the community. Please have your child pick a tag and return it taped to an unwrapped gift by Friday, December 14th. The gifts will be donated to Lodi Adopt a Child and the Lodi Salvation Army. Please see attached flyer. 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. ESTIMATION JAR WINNERS: Please remember to stop by the book fair with your slip to receive your free book from the book fair. If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa High at 209-479-0226 or alyssae257@yahoo.com.

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. MESSAGE FROM MRS. MAR: As I reflect on the past week we have had many wonderful events happening at St. Anne's School and in the larger community. I would like to thank the parent club for leading us in these events. Mrs. Whitney Ross, Mr. & Mrs. Pruden, Mr.& Mrs.. Doucette, Mr. & Mrs. Keegan, Mr. & Mrs. Floyd, Mrs. High and Mr. Torell for helping to organize and decorate our Parade of lights float. Thank you as well to the many parents who helped to decorate, donate lights and also chaperone their children. We have received many wonderful comments on our float. The Bingo with Santa event was also a fun event with many new ideas. I would like to thank Mrs. Stephanie Cooper and Mrs. Sandra Paula for leading the event. I would like to thank all the parents who signed up to volunteer and Mr. DeTrinidad and the 8th grade helpers who assisted with the playing of bingo and cleanup. Without the support of so many people these events would not have been possible. The students had a wonderful time and created many lasting memories at both events. I am continually grateful for such a supportive parent community.

Worship | Education | Purpose

WeeklyLunchOrderLunchis$4.50each

WeekofDec.10-14

Mon.Dec.10

Pepperonipizza,salad,fruit,milkorwateruit, milk or water

Tues.Dec.11Nachossupreme,choiceoftoppings,fruit,milkorwater

Wed.Dec.12Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

Thurs.Dec.13Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, fruit, milk or water

Fri.Dec.14Chicken Alfredo, salad, fruit, milk or water

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

No.oflunchesordered:_________x4.50=_________________totalenclosed

WeeklyLunchOrderLunchis$4.50each

WeekofDec.17-21

Mon.Dec.17

Baked potato bar, choice of toppings, milk or water

Tues.Dec.18Tacos, Mexican rice, fruit, milk or water

Wed.Dec.19Cheese burgers, chips, fruit, milk or water

Thurs.Dec.20Breakfast 4 lunch Egg, sausage, cheese sandwich, with hash browns

Fri.Dec.21Minimum day 12:00 dismissal

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

No.oflunchesordered:_________x4.50=_________________totalenclosed

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*

$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