Thank you from ParentSmart:
The ParentSmart Program would like to thank the St. Anne students for collecting books during Catholic Schools Week and sharing some of them with us. We distribute these books to the young children we serve. Reading time is very important and our families appreciate new books in their homes. Thank you for your generosity!!!!!
Chris Burkhart and the staff at ParentSmart
School Board News
The school board is looking for candidates to fill three openings next year.
We are looking for people with business, marketing, education, economic, or technology backgrounds to help execute the St. Anne Catholic School business plan.
The requirements are to be a practicing Catholic, a member of St. Anne’s parish, and the desire to help our children reach educational excellence in a Catholic environment.
Anyone interested please send an email to mdgrider@comporium.net with your contact information and a short paragraph why you would like to serve.
Welcome!
We welcome to the St. Anne Catholic School Community, the Elliott Family! Katrina is our newest 8th grader and Matthew is our newest 6th grader! We know Katrina, Matthew and their family will receive a warm St. Anne School welcome! We are blessed to have you with us!
St. Anne Book Fair – Splash into Reading
Mark your calendars for March 10th through March 16th . The Book Fair will open on Sunday March 10th at 8am-2pm, and daily March 11th – March 15th 7:30am – 6pm. Wednesday, March 14th is Family Day at the Book Fair. The PSA will be serving an after school snack from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. The Fair will remain open until 8pm for the religious education classes on Wednesday. Friday, March 16th the Book Fair closes at 12pm. Be sure to come early with your Dads! Come and check out the new selections and remember the Book Fair is a great place to pick up some selections for summer reading!
FROM THE PSA:
Make a “splash” at Book Fair Beach!
Join the PSA on Wednesday, March 14 between 2:30 and 4pm for an after school snack…then catch a wave over to St. Anne School Book Fair Beach! The book fair will be open for this special afternoon of fun at St. Anne School…contact Michelle Hatchett with questions @ 329-4660.
Coloring for a Cause…
Find in today’s folder a coloring page from the Junior Welfare League promoting their annual fund raiser the Jewel of the Carolinas (benefiting ParentSmart and the Culture and Heritage Commission). Details and rules are outlined on the back of the coloring page. Color the page, return it to school (Michelle Hatchett) by March 16 for a chance to win a US Savings Bond
The 5th Annual St. Anne School Golf Tournament:
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 23, 2007-the ever-popular, fast-paced, loads of fun Annual St. Anne School Golf Tournament will tee off!! Thank you for your generous and vital support of this event! If your business can sponsor this, if you can assist with the preparation or on the day of the event-WE NEED YOU!! Please contact Frank Mobley, Joe Hatchett, Gary Garahan or Kim Reiser with questions or to sign up to assist. Send your sponsorship forms and payments into school marked “St. Anne School Golf Tournament” to the attention of Michelle Hatchett-we are looking forward to another great event!!
FROM THE SPORTS DEPT.:
St. Anne Elementary Basketball
The next scheduled games are March 2nd starting at 4pm for League 1 games (1st and 2nd grades) and 5pm for League 2 (3-5th grades).
Please note that there will be no concessions at the games.
St. Anne Middle School Basketball
The Middle School Basketball Teams wrapped up their season this past weekend in the St. Patrick’s Shamrock Tournament in Charlotte. Congratulations to all the players for a great season.
Congratulations to Shannon McEntee, John Hicklin, Gracie Barnes and Andrew Raad for making the All-Star Team.
Thanks goes to all the parents who helped with the many jobs that need to be done in conjunction with both the home and away games – especially the parent drivers. Thanks also to Michael Quaiel, team manager, Kim Reiser, Scorekeeper, Margie Blair, set-up and clean-up and especially to Byron Fridie and Christie Galeota for coaching.
COMMUNITY NEWS
St. Anne Golf Tournament and Jog-a-thon Sponsors
Over the past few weeks, you and/or your business have been given the opportunity to sponsor both the upcoming Jogathon and Golf Tournament. The money raised by each event goes to the same place – to improve the facilities and tools to provide the children the best possible education. All sponsors will be recognized at both events.
St. Anne hopes that you will consider being a sponsor. If you need more information about the 2007 Golf Tournament, including sponsorship and playing opportunities, please call Frank Mobley at 366-1232 or email him at jfmobley@comporium.net. If you have questions about the Jogathon, please call Donna Taylor at 327-3030. Thank you for your continued support.
St. Anne Development Council
The Annual Giving Campaign has now reached over $24,960. Thank you for your support and generosity. The money raised will be used to provide for school needs. Currently, 18% of our school parents have donated to the Giving Campaign. Please remember that all gifts, no matter how big or small, are welcomed.
Also, please remember that many companies will match your gift.
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS:
March 2 – Mass 9am (5th Grade leads)
March 2 – Early Dismissal
March 9 – Mass 9am (Faculty leads)
March 10th – Book Fair begins 8am
Monday – Thursday (7:30 – 6pm unless noted)
March 15 – Report Cards Grades 1-8
March 16 – Father’s Day Breakfast 7:55am
March 16 – 7th Annual Jog-a-thon
