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MDCCCLIV..No. 26 May 2011

**Saint Anne School News **

**Stewardship Council President Awarded Scholarship to Roman Catholic High School**

We are proud to announce that yet another St. Anne 8th grader and Stewardship Council President Thomas Mount was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Roman Catholic High School. Tom is a terrific student and a responsible young man. He takes his responsibility as Stewardship Council President seriously and is a role model for the younger students in the school. Congratulations, Tom, on your award for your wonderful accomplishments here at St. Anne.

   ** Students of the Month finish new album ** 

Everyone's favorite eclectic undectet, Students of the Month, are back with their highly anticipated second studio album in as many years. The band's critically acclaimed 2010 debut //Crazy Sock and Preposterous Tie Day// was a proverbial laundry list of hits including number one smashes "Morning Announcements" and "Line Up for the Bathroom."

 Comprised of a eleven children all born with perfect pitch, the band's sound is best described as "early Dylan plus late Coltrane times the Guess Who minus The Who divided by Karen Carpenter." They combine their melodious voices with a double guitar, stand-up bass, saxophone, sousaphone, french horn, bullhorn, flugelhorn, tub thumper, and human beat box to create the most unique sound in music today.  What is most impressive is that every member of Students of the Month are all Students of the Month this month. They say this is no publicity stunt for their sophomore effort, //Sophomore Effort//, "just good students doing their best." Coincidence or not, the Students of the Month are all top students, so we congratulate them on their success and look forward to their first single, "Pretzel Money".

**Erin Rondon named Connelly Award Winner for 2011**

Erin Rondon is one of the best students has ever had. Her claim to fame is that she has never missed a day of school, but more impressive is the effort she puts forth when she is here. Erin is not only a very bright and talented young lady, she is also a hard and diligent worker. She is our Stewardship Council Vice President, one of our 8th grade Pre-K lunch helpers and is always looking to make our school a better place. The Connelly Award is as prestigious an award as there is for Catholic school 8th grader heading to an archdiocesan high school. Year after year St. Anne Connelly winners have gone on to prestigious high school careers and we have no doubt that Erin will continue that proud tradition. Congratulations, Erin!

**Sean McCole earns scholarship to The Prep ** Sean is one of our top students. He is a Stewardship Council officer and an active member of our church and school. Sean was awarded a $13,000 scholarship to attend St. Joseph Prep in the fall. He also was awarded one of the Lacey Gallagher scholarships, which are awarded to several deserving students attending Catholic high schools from elementary schools in our area. Sean is a very responsible and bright student and it is great to see all of his hard work pay off. Congratulations, Sean. You have made all of us here at St. Anne very proud!

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">**Negotiations with April stall;** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">**Students of the Month fire up Weather Dominator** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">April has always been our most unreasonable month. Wind and rain and sun and cold, I mean, I don't need to tell you what April's like, right? It's infuriating. Well the Students of the Month have had enough and they made a formal request last week for the rain to go away and come again another day. April's response? Rain.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> Unfortunately, this most unruly of months had no idea who they were dealing with. Touted worldwide as inventors that make Edison look like a hack, the Students of the Month quickly got to work and the result is a device that will surely change April's tune.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> The Weather Dominator, until now only possible in cartoons from the 1980's, is an impressive piece of equipment. The working parts are comprised of the element aluminium (ah-loo-min-e-um) foil and cardboard panels. The signal is transmitted through the wooden broomsticks that are secured in a tee pee like fashion with a boatload of packaging tape. The rest, well I guess you'll have to read the patent. All April needs to know is with the flip of a switch, the Students of the Month call the shots and if they say sunshine, sunshine it is. After all the hard work and leadership they have demonstrated to earn their Student of the Month ribbons and certificates, they deserve a little sunshine.




 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 140%;">Students of the Month celebrate St. Patrick's Day the old fashioned way, by banishing snakes **

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The March Students of the Month are busy nearly all the time. Whether reading for pleasure, doing long division in their heads, or debunking myths and conspiracy theories, they have little spare time. However, they always find time around the 17th to emulate the works of their month's most famous saint. Everyone knows that St. Patrick is famous for two things, teaching about the Trinity using a shamrock, and driving the snakes out of Ireland.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The SOM's got their megaphone, put on their snake seeking goggles, dressed in green (for camouflage, of course), and went looking for snakes. A few hours of sticking their heads in holes and a hundred "Come out with your hands up" jokes later, they came back with a stuffed cobra and a book worm. Snake banishing was harder than it looked.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> The truth is, as the SOM found out in their follow-up research, many scientists now believe Ireland never had snakes. They do have slow worms, but banishing slow worms isn't nearly as impressive, and sounds like it would take forever. Many experts think the legend is built on Patrick's confronting and driving out the druid priests (who were often marked with snake tattoos) as he converted the emerald isle to Christianity. Either way, the SOMs felt like they learned something, accomplished something, and grew closer together as a team, and isn't that what St. Patrick's Day is really all about?

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">Honor Roll for second marking period announced ** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">It the time our top students have been waiting for, the announcement of our honor roll for the second marking period. All students in 4th through 8th grade are eligible. First honors are awarded to students who have a 90 and above in all subjects and a 95 and above in Conduct. Second honors are awarded to students who have an 85 and above in all subjects and a 90 and above in Conduct. We recognize all students with an 80 and above and a 90 and above in Conduct with an honorable mention. We thank our parents for their help and support. We know these students could not do their best with out you! Congratulations to all of our top students


 * <span style="color: #808000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">__First Honors__: Kaelon Soto, Ryan Shiela, Brittany Gassman, Kaitlynn Brown, James Conway, Kejsi Ruka, James Garofolo, Elizabeth McCormick, Carli Mount, Sean McCole, James Alvin **


 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">__Second Honors__: John Wolf, Ella Mae Gallagher, Gia Bielecki, Cailin Mount, Brianna Morris, Ashley Rielly, Erin Rondon, Timothy Brown, Cassidy Smith, Michael McGrath **


 * <span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">__Honorable Mention__: Brooke Lare, Allison Petroski, Thomas Mount, Edward Boess, Victor Turner, Nicholas Brown, Emily Alicia, David Beattie, Hannah Wexler **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 150%;">[[image:Mr_OBrien_party_mrwoods_guitar.jpg width="461" height="232" align="right" caption="The party was so awesome that Mr. Woods exhausted what he called "an indefatiguable repertoire of Air Supply""]]Mr. O'Brien misses awesome party for Mr. O'Brien's birthday **

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The 8th graders wanted to make Mr. O'Brien's birthday special, so they secretly organized a party in his honor for Friday afternoon. They brought in cupcakes and cookies and hats and balloons and hoped to sweet talk him into a party to end the week. Everything went according to plan, that is until Mr. O'Brien didn't show.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Missing his first birthday ever at St. Anne, he unfortunately had to call out sick Friday. Needless to say, the 8th graders were crestfallen. Mr. Archer assured the them that as long as they worked hard all day, which they always do, he would make sure all the preparations would not go to waste.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> Of course the 8th grade lived up to their side of the bargain and by the afternoon, the wind died down and the sun had peeked through the clouds so they decided to take the party out to the school yard. The 1st grade had been making such terrific progress reading with the 8th grade, they deserved a party as well, so the 8th grade was happy to include them. Below are some pics from the day. Happy birthday Mr. O'Brien!

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**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 170%;">8th grade finish Spirit Day career with three-peat ** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The 8th grade has never lost a Spirit Day. They were a part of the Gold championship two years ago and last year they helped the Blues pull the upset over Gold. Now, back with Gold, they overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to lead the Gold to victory once again and retired from Spirit Day as undefeated three-peat champions.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"> After dizzying relays from our Pre K -6th grades, the competition came down to the 7th vs. 8th grade Tug of War. Our 7th grade girls were no match for the 8th grade girls, even with the help of some teachers to even the odds.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">In the main event, the 8th grade boys expected little opposition from the outnumbered 7th grade boys. Then, in a move that was straight out of the heel handbook, Mr. Woods stepped out from behind the microphone and strode to the rope. The crowd went crazy. The 8th grader boys' eyes widened and their jaws dropped.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The next thing you know the rope was up and the 8th graders were being pulled towards certain doom. Gritting their teeth they slid closer and closer to the line. Just inches from defeat and unable to gain a foothold, the 7th graders had them right where they wanted them.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Then, seemingly out of nowhere, local celebrity Marty distracted Mr. Woods for just a split second. His grip slips as the 8th grade mustered one last pull. The 7th graders lost their grip and then their footing and the momentum reversed. The tides are turned and the 8th graders pulled victory from the jaws of defeat.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">As our St. Anne scholars surely know, the use of deus ex machina as a literary device is weak and no way to end a greek play, but it sure is a thrilling way to end a Spirit Day!


 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">[[image:ST_ANNE_WEBSITE_FEB_SOM_3.jpg align="left" caption=""You're not charming your way out of this one," they say as Mr. Archer tries to charm his way out of this one"]]Mr. Archer's lateness forgiven by very understanding Students of the Month **

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">No one knows the importance of the Students of the Month more than Mr. Archer. Nearly all of the school's most important discoveries and inventions have come from Student of the Month think tanks. They are the all-stars, the elite, the best of the best. Mr. Archer always makes sure to recognize their achievement every month and not just because there are rumors that they are working on a laser that melts brains from the inside, but because he truly holds them in the highest regard.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">His presentation of the awards this month were, dare we say, a little awkward as the Students of the Month were not all that pleased to be getting their February Student of the Month Awards a week before March. "Sorry, dear Students of the Month, never should greatness like yours be left in the St. Anne Waiting Room. The seating beneath you is beneath you," he began. After three and half hours of profuse apologies, Mr. Archer felt as though the Students of the Month had forgiven him, although he did say he felt his brain was feeling a little gooey, whatever that means. Congratulations February Students of the Month and thank you for your understanding!


 * ASH WEDNESDAY** – Wednesday, March 9. Mass will be held in at 1:45 in the lower church if you would like to join us.


 * WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th** – Please be advised of a change in our schedule. School will be open for a **FULL DAY**. **No 11:30** **dismissal**. The March 15th early dismissal was scheduled to accommodate report card conference. We will now hold report card conferences **upon request of parent or teacher**. The report card will be sent home with the child with a form to request a meeting.


 * ST. ANNE’S ALL CLASS REUNION** – Saturday, March 26 at the **Fran Lee Caterers**. Cost is $40 per person. For ticket information please call: Maryann McCole 215 634-3845, Bill Stahl 267-230-0079, Eileen Spross 215 423-4040. Email: stannealumni@verizon.net.

PRE KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
 * Camryn Campbell** is a fun, loving and caring girl. She is a good friend to others and always willing to help her teachers. Camryn loves to sing and dance, she never hesitates to show off her talents. Camryn works very hard at learning to write her letters and is doing a great job. She loves to draw pictures and always does her best coloring. Camryn is the smallest of her friends but proof that good things come in small packages. Congratulations, Camryn, Keep up the good work!


 * James Haines** is very well liked by his classmates and has a very outgoing personality that always keeps us laughing. He is a good student who always has his hand raised to answer questions and is a good role model for others. James shines in class everyday but recently showed his stuff by demonstrating his basketball dribbling skills in our classroom talent show. He is a Saint Anne Shining Star.

PRE KINDERGARTEN NEWS Our bears are still hibernating in the cave but according to Punxatawney Phil, spring is soon to be on it's way. Hopefully the snowflakes in our hallway will soon melt away and the flowers will be in full bloom. We just completed a writing project in which the children expressed things they liked or learned about in school. Jason wrote that he learns to pray. Brenden loves to eat his snacks in school, James does nice things for his friends and Rylee writes that Saint Anne School has nice teachers.

KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH Evan can get into mischief with others, but that is because he is a friend to all and likes to smile and have fun. The best thing is Evan can't wait to learn and is the first one on the doorstep almost every day and we are happy to see him!!!!! Great job, Evan!! Kindergarten has been working hard. We survived our mid-year testing and are reparing for our very first Terra Nova Testing. Please pray for us!!! Do you remember your first big test??? In Religion we learned about making good choices and that Jesus taught us how to know and love God. In Social Studies we talked about Presidents and what we would do if we were the leader of the United States! In Math we worked on graphing, fractions and addition! We are ready to jump into subtraction. In ILA our new Theme is Bug Surprises, just in time for Spring, we are learning all about bugs??? Are snails bugs??? Ask the Kindergarten! Our sight-word list is growing and we now have a Reading Envelpoe as part of our homework. We had a great time during our Catholic Schools Week Activities and are happy for the Gold Team Victory! We are really looking forward to spring, warmer weather and, of course, Phillies Baseball!!!!
 * Evan Seklecki**- Evan is an outstanding student in the Kindergarten!!!! He is an excellent reader and a whiz at math!! He is hard working and helpful!!! Sometimes
 * KINDERGARTEN NEWS**

1st GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * Noah Coet-Szumskyj** is a great student. He always puts 100% into all of his work. He gets along well with all of his classmates. Noah is always willing to lend a hand and is very respectful. He is also a great reader! Congratulations Noah!!

The first grade had a great time during Catholic Schools Week. We enjoyed making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the 8th graders for St. Francis Inn. The talent show was another favorite they all enjoyed watching the students of St. Anne’s show their talent, especially their classmates. We had a terrific time on our class trip to the Franklin Institute. I want to thank the chaperones for their time. In Math, we just finished learning about ones and tens. The students really enjoyed using the units and rods to demonstrate the numbers given to them. In Reading we are starting a new unit “Hello, Neighbor.” There are tons of fun stories in this unit that the kids are looking forward to reading! In phonics we are now moving our focus from short vowels to long vowels. The first grade would also like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

SECOND GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * Mackenzie Leader** has a smile on her face daily and is very friendly to her classmates. Her hand is always in the air ready to answer the next question. Sometimes even before the question is announced! Her participation is excellent. She is an awesome reader. Mackenzie is always ready to learn something new. Keep it up!

SECOND GRADE NEWS March is here!! This month we will be celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation. I have sent home a packet of information for you to review with your child each night. The students are working very hard and doing an excellent job. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me!

In ILA we have started our new book and we are continuing to learn new skills as well as review past skills. In math we are working on finishing up Geometry. We will be moving onto Time and Money.

Please remember that Terra Nova tests are next week. Have the students prepared with number 2 pencils and lots of rest. Lastly, I would like to thank the chaperones who came to the Franklin Institute. The students loved it. Thanks for taking the time out of your schedule to help us out. Enjoy the upcoming spring weather!!!

THIRD GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * Nicholas Bielecki** is a wonderful student. Nick has worked very hard this year and loves to participate in class’ discussions. He loves to entertain us with his jokes and sense of humor. Nick is a pleasure to have in the classroom.

THIRD GRADE NEWS This month in Religion, we have been learning about the seven sacraments. In Math, we are finishing up on the multiplication and division facts and just begun graphing. We have used the Smart Board to learn how to make the different types of graphs. In Science, it has been all sound. In Social Studies, we are learning about how the United States began. We learn about different explorers who discovered the new world. In ILA, we have been reading myths and legends. They help to explain how things in nature came to be. In grammar, we have learning about adjectives and we wrote a friendly letter about story “The Drinking Gourd.” Everyone had a great time at The Franklin Institute and the class would like to thank the chaperones who came on the trip. The students enjoyed walking through the heart and seeing the two shows.

FOURTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * Cassidy Smith** is an amazing student. She goes the extra mile for more information. For example, we had a classroom book about the shark attacks at the Jersey Shore in 1916. Cassidy used the Internet to look up additional information and present it to me. Cassidy has a thirst for knowledge. She is an exceptional student who is polite to me and her fellow classmates. She takes her schoolwork seriously and always strives to complete the work. Cassidy is not afraid to ask questions when she is not sure how to do the work. She always gives 110%! Cassidy is a pleasure to have in class.

FOURTH GRADE NEWS The season of Lent if quickly approaching. We are preparing our hearts and minds to be with Jesus on his journey through this liturgical season. What will you do to walk with Jesus? In math we are preparing for the Terra Nova tests, which we will begin on February 25. We are learning all about fractions, division, and those all important multiplication facts. Please eat healthy, get plenty of sleep, and have a few #2 pencils available. We are continuing our study of the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. How exciting it is to have all this history only a mile or so away from us. Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell, and the Constitution Center, all within walking distance. In Science we listened to our hearts with stethoscopes, examined "hearts, brains, and eyes." We improved or created new inventions just like in the Kids Invention Book. We will display our drawings in the hallway. We have some very interesting creations! Thanks for sending your children to Saint Anne School. God Bless you all.

FIFTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * Kaitlynne Brown-** Kate has been a blessing in the room. She has helped me adjust to the class and school rules. She is a very responsible and conscientious student.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS The students have been learning about angles and shapes. To show what they have learned, we are making our own tessellations. These colorful shape designs will be displayed in the hallway. Stop by and see!

We will also be using our imagination as we begin to write our own fables. We are quite a creative group!

SIXTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * James Alvin** is an exceptional student. He excels in not only his classroom work, but also in his tests and projects. He’s a team player and a constant asset to the classroom. I enjoy watching Jimmy and his classmates in Gym where they are very competitive in a friendly way. He gets along well with everyone in his class and always helps especially when it comes to the computer. We are lucky to have Jim in our class.

SIXTH GRADE NEWS The 6th grade is really busy. In Science they are learning about motion, and acceleration, in fact they’ll be making a catapult in class to visual the process with their own eyes. They’ll also have a take home experiment exploring light. In Social Studies we’re finishing up the continent of Africa and will move on to learn and appreciate the culture of China. Math is a wonderful thing, 6th grade will finish up with the ever popular fractions and proceed forward with some basic geometry. We’re reading the Number of Stars, this is the story of two young friends torn apart in WWII. The 6th grade is focused and determined to make the third trimester successful and achieve all their goals.

SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH SEVENTH GRADE NEWS The seventh grade is reading Freak the Mighty. Again we are looking at the relationship between two friends. Max and Kevin have a lot of characteristics that they can relate to. In social studies we are looking at the framework of the Constitution. It is important that they understand the workings of our government so they can participate in it as they get older. EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 * Allison Petroski** is a pleasure to have in class. She is a hard working student. She is always willing to offer help when needed. She shows a lot of effort in her class work. Allison has a positive attitude that adds a lot to the seventh grade.
 * James McGrath** has shown that hard work does pay off. He has shown tremendous gains in all of his subjects. He has come a long way this year and must be commended for all his hard work. He is also one of the more reliable students in the 8th grade, always willing to lend a helping hand and can be counted on to tell a well-timed joke. So, here’s to our resident jokester, James McGrath, on being named 8th Grade Student of the Month.

EIGHTH GRADE NEWS In Math, we have just finished with geometry, and now move back into algebra. We will be working exclusively with percent applications, which includes consumer math. With consumer math, we will be getting a refresher course of the type of everyday math we will see now and in the future. In Science, we have just started studying the galaxy. In Religion, we are now moving onto our next chapter, “The Church: A People of Prayer”. We will be moving onto the Sacraments next and there will be a Sacrament Project coming home in the next few weeks.

SEVENTH GRADE NEWS In Math, we will return to Algebra, beginning with percents and consumer math. We will study the type of math that we will see everyday and in the future. In Science, we are continuing to study the systems of the body. We are having an interesting time studying all the different types of systems, and how they are made up. We will soon be moving onto Ecology for the last few weeks of school. In Religion, we continue discussing morality and the church. We will be moving onto the Ten Commandments and discussing them in detail.

LIBRARY NEWS – I can’t believe that we are already entering the month of March! The first week of March is always our favorite, Read Across America! Read Across America was established to celebrate Children’s books and the love of reading. We also celebrate the birthday of Theodore Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss. The Pre-K will be celebrating with Channel 3 news’ very own Bob Kelly! Mr. Kelly will be coming to read “Green Eggs and Ham”, which we will also be serving for breakfast! Can you believe that the book “Green Eggs and Ham” is 50 years old! The whole school will be treated to special activities in the Library for the whole week! We will learn a lot about the books that Dr. Seuss wrote, along with the lessons behind these books. We will top that off with puzzles and games. In the month of March, we will also be sharing books about Saint Patrick’s Day, and since we will be entering Lent, we will also start to read our books about Easter. I hope to see everyone at our Bedtime story night on March 1st.



**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 32px;">Public service, goofy accoutrements highlight Catholic Schools Week **

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The forecast was brutal for Catholic Schools Week this year. With a "wintery mix" threatening school closings all week (and causing one two hour delay), the powers that be decided push all our activities and events back a week and take their chances on better weather. The delayed CSW lucked out with much better weather and we had a terrific time. Below you can see some of the pictures of our **Crazy Sock and Preposterous Tie Day** and our **1st and 8th graders making sack lunches to be given away to those in need at St. Francis Inn.** Many more updates are on the way. Thank you to our students, parents and faculty who made this week memorable!







<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 32px; text-align: center;">Schedule for Catholic Schools Week <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">//**Book Fair Open following 10:30 Mass!!!**// Be the first to check out our book fair. Book Fair will continue all week
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">SUNDAY: **

<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">//**Brain Games Championships:**// Students will compete for supremacy in technology games. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">//**Who Wants to Be a Book Fair Millionaire?:**// Students will get a chance to win book fair gift certificates.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7th: **

//**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th: **// <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">//**Crazy Sock/ Preposterous Tie Day:**// Girls can wear any kind of sock they would like with their uniform. Boys can wear any kind of tie. Awards will be given for the craziest and most preposterous! //**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Lunches for St. Francis Inn: **//<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;"> 1st and 8th graders team up to make sack lunches for people in need.

//**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Field Trip 5th 6th Grade: **//<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">National Liberty Museum //**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Valentine’s Card Sale **// <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">: Students will sell cards at lunch as fundraiser
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th: **

//**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Stewardship Council visits Senior Center **// <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">//**, 10:30:**// Our Stewardship Council will play board games and chat with the seniors and then they’ll serve lunch. //**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Talent Show, 7 pm, Gym: Tickets are $3 for adults. St. Anne students are free. **//
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th: **

//**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Back to the Future, 11:00: **//<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Our 1-8th grades will trade places in the morning. The 1st and 8th graders, 2nd and 7th, 6th and 3rd, and 4th and 5th will switch classrooms to see the future or turn back the clock. <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">All students will be treated to pizza courtesy of our Home and School. Students will only need to bring a drink with them for lunch. //**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Spirit Day – After Lunch **// <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Blue v. Gold in our third annual Spirit Day! Blue and Gold have split the last two Spirit Days. Parents are welcome to come out and cheer on our kids in relay races. //**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Teacher v. Student Basketball Game **// <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">The teachers put their undefeated record on the line again as the battle the boys and girls of the 8th grade. //**<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">AS ALWAYS, SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! **// **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">St. Anne Community Comes Through ** **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">During Tough Winter **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Pizza Party Lunch **

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">This has not been an easy winter, but one thing you can say about the people of St. Anne, they come through when it counts. Just this month, we have had the first (and second) two hour delay in school history AND the first unscheduled early dismissal since 9/11. Each time we have had nothing but understanding and cooperation from our parents, teachers, and students. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> We would like to thank our parents for watching the news, checking the websites, listening to the radio, and especially keeping your cell phone close by as school information is announced. We are proud to say we had tremendous attendance on both late arrivals and we were able to get every student home (or to a grandparent or babysitter or care program) safe and sound before 12:30 on our early dismissal. These are no small feats and we can not thank you enough! <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> Special thanks goes to the efforts of Ms. Donna, Mrs. Ringenary, Ms. El, Mrs. McCabe and Ms. Rachel for working the phones on Wednesday. We made an effort to contact every parent or emergency contact to let them know what was happening. In most cases we got responses like "I just heard" or "I'll be there," which is music to our ears. We would also like to thank Ms. Colleen at Cione playground, who came to school and picked the children up for her program as well.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> We would also like to thank our teachers and students. They have been flexible and responsible whenever needed. The students especially make us proud when they listen and follow directions and make sure to look our for brothers and sisters, cousins and friends. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> Because of the uncertainty of the weather, it looks like we may have another difficult week ahead, it is important that we have the best and most up to date contact information for everyone. If numbers have changed or there is a better number to call, please let us know. Call the school at 215-634-4231 or email us at saint.anne.school@gmail.com. **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">REMINDERS/ UPDATES If there is another two hour delay, please have the students report directly to the school building, Cedar and Tucker entrance for K-8 and back entrance for Pre K. In the event of a two hour delay, our doors open at 9:45 and school begins at 10:00am ** **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">If a early dismissal is announced and you would like to pick your child up immediately, you are more than welcome. Just come to the office and we will sign them out. We understand that timing can be difficult and you may have a greater distance than most to travel ** **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Due to the multiple cancellations, we may have to adjust our school calendar. We will send that information home when it is determined how many days need to be made up and when we will be making them up. ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> Again, thank you for your continued support and cooperation and stay warm and healthy this winter!

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 180%;">PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT APPLEBEES STILL ON! **

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Although snow has canceled the last two and half days of school, the Applebee's fundraiser is still on for Sunday from 8-10 am. Many people have inquired about the Catholic Schools Week fundraiser being snowed out, but that has been dismissed as "crazy talk." So if you've been cooped up in your house for a few days and want to see some familiar faces and have someone else to cook breakfast for you, come on out!

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children and proceeds go to benefit St. Anne School.

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 150%;">School settles grammatical dispute; St. Anne will "eat good in the neighborhood" to kick off Catholic Schools Week ** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">This Sunday, January 30, from 8-10 am the good people at Applebee's will help St. Anne Home and School Association kick off Catholic Schools Week 2011 with a fundraiser breakfast. Pancakes and sausages are on the menu for the fundraiser breakfast. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are available at school and at the door, but they are limited so act fast. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit St. Anne Home and School Association.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**Following 10:30 Mass we will open the school book fair!** Please come over and check out the school book fair after Mass. Buy a book for your son or daughter, niece or nephew, grandson or granddaughter. Proceeds go to benefit St. Anne School AND Scholastic gives credits to schools for new books with every purchase.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">If you are interested in volunteering for either event, contact the school at 215-634-4231.

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 170%;">Inside the huddle ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">Never before have reporters been permitted inside top level Student of the Month meetings. This year, setting historical precedent, SAS News has been given exclusive access to a Catholic Schools Week planning session with the January Students of the Month.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 170%;">with our January Students of the Month **

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">Before I could attend, I had to go through a rigorous security clearance and interview. After these steps, they went to great lengths to ensure the location of the meetings would remain top secret by making me wear a blindfold and spinning me around several times. Slightly dizzy, I followed the voices that called out "Getting warmer.." as I approached.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">Once I arrived at the meeting, held in the first floor classroom across from the Pre K, I had a chance to speak to a few of the Students of the Month about the plans for this year. "Nos es valde fervidus super scholas catholicas duo milia septimana," said our third grade Student of the Month with a wink. The meetings are held entirely in Latin which made it very difficult to understand. "Tace, fatue! Dic gratis! the Kindergarten Student of the Month added quickly.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">Whatever they said, by the looks and sounds of it, St. Anne is in for a great Catholic Schools Week and we owe a great deal of that greatness to our Students of the Month.

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 210%;">Students of the Month Bid Tearful ** **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 210%;">Goodbye to Mrs. Yost **

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">St. Anne lost one of its most beloved and valuable members on Thursday. Mrs. Yost, our school secretary, said good-bye to the place she called home for the past 11 years. As most everyone knows, the office is like Main Street in a school. No one wore the many hats a secretary must wear better than Mrs. Yost, who often would be switching hats while spinning plates and juggling (metaphorically, of course). In a job where no two days are the same, she was always prepared. She helped kids, parents, and teachers. Mrs. Yost made St. Anne a better place. Although life will go on and the faculty and staff will come together to fill the void, it must be said that Mrs. Yost is irreplaceable and she will certainly be missed. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> Thank you Mrs. Yost for 11 wonderful years and good luck in your new venture.

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 190%;">Dinner and Dancing with Santa Sells Out **

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">When the St. Anne Home and School Association came up with the idea for a spaghetti dinner with the big man himself, they had no idea how popular it would be. Over 250 people packed the social hall on Saturday to help ring in the Christmas season. Of course, there was plenty of food and good times for everyone. The guest of honor was there from start to finish and looked completely exhausted by the end of the evening. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this event so special. Each year it gets bigger and each year it gets better. Thank you to our Home and School Association for helping us show our Christmas and St. Anne spirit!

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 190%;">Saints march ghouls out of town ** **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 190%;">to remain undefeated ** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Great weather allowed us to hold the annual St. Anne Halloween parade outside for the first time in three years. The costumes did not disappoint. Plenty of creativity was on display as ghouls, goblins, witches and superheroes were haunting the school yard. <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Plenty of parents came out to take pictures and see all the kids dressed up for what was a very fun day. The stars of the show, as usual, were the 1st Grade saints, who are the last to process in the parade so they can sweep out all of the ghosts and monsters before All Saints Day. It was a big day for Halloween at St. Anne as the 8th Graders hosted their 4th Floor Haunted House that night. Thank you to everyone who came out to the event and we hope you all had a very happy and safe Halloween!





**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">Myers, Shortcake head list of ****<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">Student of the Month winners ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 110%; text-align: left;">There is nothing, NOTHING more prestigious than being a St. Anne Student of the Month, at St. Anne anyway. This month was like a who's who of exemplary behavior. St. James was great, Harry Potter worked his magic, and Space Ghost went coast to coast to take home the hardware for their respective grades. Four time winner Michael Myers may have had his best month of his career. He was a great example for his classmates and was getting along with others. First time winners Strawberry Shortcake and Snow White were much happier than the picture indicates. Congratulations to all of our winners. Although he may scare us half to death, the half that lives is grateful for your outstanding work and dedication!



**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">Local 4th Grader takes home Great Pumpkin ** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">For two weeks The Great Pumpkin sat in the first floor hallway taunting and baffling students with its enormity. Hundreds of guesses were made at the mutant veggie/fruit, or "vruitant" as some experts call it (a pumpkin is classified as both a fruit AND a vegetable). <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">As dreams of jack-o-lanterns that could be seen from space danced in their heads, Stewardship Council went through looking for the correct guess on Thursday. Unbelievably, there were two students who guessed the correct weight of a whopping 135 lbs!

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Mr. Archer, completely out of ideas, consulted with his first grade brain trust and young problem solver Hannah Lux suggested a tiebreaker where the students guess how many inches around the gigantic pumpkin was. "Brilliance! I will use that idea as my own!" Mr Archer shouted as he ran down the hall laughing maniacally.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">The pumpkin came in at 74 inches around and that meant that Calvin, our 4th grade finalist, and his guess of 92 inches, was the closer of the two. Thank you to all who entered the contest and we look forward to the giant pie!

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">Greensgrow generously gives giant gourd ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">Take it from us, the people at Greensgrow really know what they are doing! St. Anne was the beneficiary of one of their largest offspring last week when our Stewardship Council members approached them about acquiring a pumpkin for our "Great Pumpkin Guessing Contest**."** So generous were the good people of Greensgrow that they donated the pumpkin to our fund raising efforts. We would like to thank them for their kindness and recommend everyone go check out what they have to offer. We are lucky to have a place like Greensgrow in our community.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> It is safe to say it is the biggest pumpkin that has ever been in St. Anne School (in the literal sense anyway) and the students are stumped at how much it could possibly weigh. Guesses of "fifty thousand" and "a hundred million" pounds were made by students who are unfamiliar with place value as of yet. The only hint we'll give is that it took two eighth graders, a sixth grader, and a second grader just to get it here last week. We'll be sending chances home in Wednesday folders this week and students and we'll announce the winner at the end of next week. Thank you to our Stewardship Council and, of course, to the good folks at Greensgrow.

**<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">Ghosts of Students of the Month seen whistling through graveyard ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; text-align: left;"> One of the most intriguing parts of our historic school is the Civil War graveyard that runs the length of the Lehigh Avenue side of the school. Most students and parishioners don't pay much attention to this neighborhood landmark, but last week we noticed something strange going on out there. In this amazing photograph, taken by our school photojournalist Mrs. Yost, it appears as though our October Students are walking through the cemetery, whistling. There is only one problem. Our Students of the Month were all busy in class working hard and being great examples for the rest of the school. How could this be? The answer is terrifyingly spooky. We decided to do some digging (research, not shovel) and went back into the Student of the Month archives. We looked through all of the Student of the Month pictures since Mr. Archer great great grandfather, Frederick Scott Archer, invented the Collodion process just before St. Anne School was founded. We found a picture from October 1910, exactly 100 years ago this month, and it is virtually the same picture! The Students of the Month are identical to our current Students! Spooked? Terrified? Told you! Not scared are our Students of the Month, who have vowed to crack the case. Let's just hope, in their efforts to solve this amazing mystery, they don't get sucked into a wormhole. **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 130%;">News from October Newsletter ** <span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">SCHOOL FEES – All school fees are now due. The school fee for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten is $100 per student, Grades 1through 4 is $90, and Grades 5-8 is $75.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">FALL FESTIVAL AND CRAFT SHOW – will be held on Saturday, October 23rd. There will be fun for everyone. Look for more information coming home in the Wednesday Folders. If you are interested in a table for the Craft Show, please call the school office.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">LUNCH MONITORS – We are always looking for a few good moms (and dads) to be lunch monitors. If you are interested, please call the school office. Clearance forms are available on the website or in the school office.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">LUNCH APPLICATIONS – We encourage all families to submit the lunch applications. There were sent home in the beginning of the year and are available in the school office. Not only will these forms tell you if you are eligible for free or reduced price hot lunches, but we also use them to get government money for our school. You can mail your completed application directly to Nutritional Development Services.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">LABELS AND BOX TOPS – We are always collecting Campbell Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education. Box Tops for Education send us 10 cents for each box top collected. You can find these box tops on items such as General Mills cereals, Ziploc bags, and Progresso soups. For a complete listing, you can go to www.boxtopsforeducation.com. We must submit the Box Tops to the company in Ziploc bags. If you would like to donate a box, we would be grateful. We collect the UPC symbols off of Campbell Soup products and Pepperidge Farm products. Once again, you can find a listing of all eligible products by logging on to www.labelsforeducation.com.

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">CUSTODY PAPERS – Parents, if you have custody issues in your family, we need to have the legal papers on file in the office. Writing instructions on the Emergency Form does not take the place of legal custody papers. **<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">ST. ANNE RINGS THE SCHOOL BELL ****<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 220%;">FOR 157th YEAR ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">It was a beautiful week of weather to begin the 2010-11 school year in Philadelphia and the St. Anne faithful could hardly wait to get started. Everyone is a little bit taller and, of course, "way more" mature. New backpacks, haircuts, and stories to tell from their long, hot summer were all over the school yard. It was hard to tell whose smiles were bigger, the kids or the parents who waved vigorously as their children disappeared into the building. Mrs. Yost was out and about with her camera, taking the annual first day pictures. Here are just a few of the kids who will call themselves St. Anners this year.Of course, we are very grateful to our Alumni, who have raised over $120,000 to benefit the school in just one year and to our teachers whose commitment to St. Anne School is what makes us who we are. Welcome back, everyone! <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Here is the beginning of the school year information:

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">STATIONERY FOR GRADES 1-8 – Below is the suggested school supply list for Grades 1-8. You may purchase supplies at school or elsewhere. Grades 5-8 may purchase their copybooks elsewhere. Spiral notebooks will be permitted. We will absolutely not allow permanent markers, paint markers, sharp scissors. All hard back text books must be covered in brown paper or fabric book covers.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 1: 1 theme tablet, pencils, pencil case, child scissors, glue, crayons, ruler. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 2: pencils, crayons (no more than 24 count), child scissors, 2 glue sticks, 4 pack dry erase markers for white board use only, 2 clean used socks, 5 folders, 1 pack of white lined index cards. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 3: 1 theme tablet, 4 folders, crayons, pencils, child scissors, glue stick, pencil case. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 4: 2 theme tablets, crayons, glue, pencils, ruler, child scissors, folders, pencil case, red pen. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 5: 1 3-subject copybook, 4 copybooks (not spiral), 3 folders, blue or black and red pens, pencil case, pencils, child scissors, glue stick, crayons, ruler, highlighter, erasers. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 6: 6 copybooks, 1 3-subject copybook, 1 theme tablet, 3 folders, pencil case, 12 pack of red pens, 12 pack of blue or black pens, 12 pack of pencils, pencil sharpener, crayons, child scissors, glue stick, index cards. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grade 7 & 8: 3 3-subject copybooks, 2 copybooks, 4 folders, 2 red pens, 2 black or blue pens, 6 pencils, pencil case, 6 inch ruler, index cards, 2 theme tablets.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">SCHOOL INFORMATION – <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Teachers to Lines: 7:50 AM. Please do not allow children to arrive at school before 7:50 AM as we cannot provide supervision. Tucker Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">will be blocked off between 7:50 AM and 8:05 AM. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Doors Open: 8:00 AM <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Dismissal: Grades 1-8 is at 2:35 PM. Pre-K and Kindergarten dismiss at 2:30 PM. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Lateness: A child is considered late if they miss their line. Children arriving late must report to the school office. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Absenteeism: Parents must call school to report a child’s absence. A note must come in with the child upon his or her return to school. A doctor’s note is required after a three day absence. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Although we understand the occasional difficulties and disruptions that accompany morning routines, we ask that you make every effort to have your child here on time every day and properly prepared.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">ARRIVAL LINES – <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Pre-Kindergarten: students are to meet at the back door of school, located in the driveway between the convent and school on Tucker Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">. They will also dismiss from the back door. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Kindergarten: Cedar Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">in front of school. They will dismiss from the front center doors on Cedar Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grades 1-5: School parking lot on Tucker Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">next to the Social Hall. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Grades 6-8: Tucker Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">. 8th Grade will line up from the corner of Cedar and Tucker along the school wall on Tucker Street <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">. 7th Grade will line up behind the 8th Grade, and 6th Grade will line up behind the 7th Grade.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**SCHOOL UNIFORMS –** Here at St. Anne School <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">, we not only pride ourselves in the quality Catholic education that we provide for your children, but in how we present ourselves. Our school uniform is a point of pride and we expect children to be dressed neatly in the appropriate school clothes from the moment they arrive to their lines in the morning until the time they reach the end of their lines in the afternoon.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">All students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade will wear the present school uniform.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">*Please make sure that shirts of other colors are not worn underneath the school shirt. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">*Plain, white, short sleeve undershirts that are not visible at the sleeves or collar are acceptable. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">*Demerits will be given to any student in Grades 5-8 who are missing a piece of the uniform or wearing a part of the uniform improperly. A student can receive demerits for the same infraction twice in one day if necessary. Taking pride in how we look is part of taking pride in who we are. We hope that you support us in this belief and help us in our efforts. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Girls K-8th Grade: plaid jumper, short or long sleeve Peter Pan collar blouse in white or light blue, navy knee socks or tights, and navy blue saddle shoes. Navy pocket cardigan is optional. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Boys K-8th Grade: grey dress pants, plaid tie, long or short sleeve dress shirt in white or light blue, belt, black socks, plain black dress shoe with laces, preferable with rubber sole. Navy pocket cardigan is optional. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Pre-Kindergarten: students wear the gym uniforms each day.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">BREAKFAST PROGRAM – Breakfast Program begins on Monday, 9/13 from <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">7:30 AM until 7:50 AM in the Social Hall. Students will not be permitted in the Social hall before this time. In case of inclement weather, all students in Grades 1-8 should report to the Social Hall in the morning. Lines will be brought over to school at <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">8:00 AM. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">Pre-K and Kindergarten should report directly to their lines at all times. They will be brought directly into school in inclement weather, and breakfast will be brought to their classrooms.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**EMERGENCY INFORMATION SHEETS –** Attached to this newsletter is a copy of our Emergency Information Sheet. We need one completed sheet for each child in your family who will be attending St. Anne School <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">. Please complete the sheet and send it to school with your child on their first day. Please make as many copies as you need. Additional sheets are available in the school office. Please let us know immediately if any information on your Emergency Information sheet changes. It is of the utmost importance that your information be kept up to date.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**LUNCH MONITORS –** We are always looking for lunch monitors. Our Alumni Association provides tuition assistance for our lunch monitors who receive credit towards their child’s tuition bill for each day worked. If you are interested in being a lunch monitor, you must have your Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearance forms. This is the law in the State of Pennsylvania <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">and no one may participate without these forms. These forms are available in the school or on our website.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**PRETZELS –** Pretzels and water will begin on Monday, September 13th. The cost is 50 cents a day or $2.50 each week and includes a pretzel and a bottle of water. Money is collected the Friday before. Students in 1st Grade and up are not permitted to bring their own snack or drink from home.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**HOME & SCHOOL MEETING –** Our first Home & School meeting for the school year is scheduled for September 28th. We have the Fall Festival, Sir Rod Concert and much, much more happening, so please come and join us!

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT –** Back to School Night for 1st through 8th Grades is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21st. We will begin in the Social Hall at, the to school to visit your child’s classroom.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**BREAKFAST PROGRAM –** Our Breakfast Program will begin on Monday, September 13th. This program is free of charge. Students in Grades 1-8 who want breakfast should report to the Social Hall between 7:30 AM and 7:50 AM. Students in Pre-K and Kindergarten will be given breakfast in their classroom.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**HOT LUNCH PROGRAM –** The Hot Lunch Program is provided by the Nutritional Service Department of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and will begin on Monday 20th. The price for hot lunch for Grades 1 through 6 will be $1.70 and $1.80 for Grades 7 and 8. The reduced price for those who qualify will be 40 cents per day. To see if your child qualifies for free or reduced priced lunches, you will need to apply. You can apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us or you may pick up an application in the school office. You must re-apply even if you were approved last year. No child will receive a hot lunch unless they pay for it or have been approved for free meals. All students must return the lunch envelopes by the due date regardless of whether they qualify for free, full, or reduced prices lunches. You may check the school website for menus and more information.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**SCHOOL FEES –** Please remember to send in your child’s school fees. Students will not be given religion books nor be able to participate in technology and art classes without payment.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">**ALUMNI LOTTERY TICKETS –** Alumni lottery tickets are available at the school office or at the rectory. The cost is $10 for October, November, and December. The first drawing will be on October 1st.