August 31, 2011
Dear Parents,
“...The Kingdom of God is like yeast...” Luke 13: 20
As our school year opened, I spoke to the children about the wonderful powers of yeast. Such a tiny little grain that can do so much when added to some flour and other baking ingredients to produce such goodness. This is a good comparison for our school, too, since as a small school, we mix with each other and good things happen. When Jesus used this item as a sign of the Kingdom of God, He surely thought of all the good that would come about when people used their talents and skills to share with one another. As a whole school community, let this be our goal as this school year moves along. With parents, teachers, students and the Spirit of God working among us, the end product will surely build up the Kingdom of God--like yeast in three measures of flour.
Last week’s Brown Envelope probably kept you reading late into the night. This week it is not quite so full, but there is a lot of material that needs to be reviewed, so here is the list:
1. Asbestos Letter--It is a requirement of our Diocese that you be informed that our building does have asbestos. It is contained and checked as noted in this letter.
2. Book Fair--Our first Book Fair for this school year will be here next week. A flyer is enclosed to give you some idea of some of the choices in this Fair. The prices are very reasonable and this is a great way to get your youngsters into the reading habit.
3. Sweatshirt Flyer--It’s time once again to order sweatshirts if your old ones don’t fit. We are using a new dealer and our new school logo is now on these shirts. The prices are LOWER too, so think about ordering because the cool weather will be here sooner than you think! Samples are available at school for you to view.
4. Drawdown Flyer--This will give you details about the meal as well as winnings, so get your ticket stubs and money turned in as soon as possible. Anyone needing more tickets can contact the office.
5. Father Leo Flyer--Be sure to mark your calendar for this evening of good fun, good food, and good times!
6. Scrip Flyers--You will find your totals for this year thus far along with a complete list of items you can order. You may want to get started thinking about the holidays. You will also find the local list in this envelope each week to remind you and encourage you to order. Every little order helps you reach your goal.
7. Home and School Connection--This flyer give you many good hints to help your child succeed.
NOTABLE NOTES:
Jr. High Students should remember to turn in their Permission Forms for the Special Olympics Field Trip next week. Drivers need to be contacted and arranged. Please have these back as soon as possible. Forms were given to students on Monday, August 29th.
Room Parents are needed for several grades this year. Grades 2, 5, 7, and 8 do not have any Room Parents signed for this year. Grade 8 only needs one and perhaps Grade 2 could do with one, though two are always helpful. Moms and Dads, won’t you sign to help? Call the office to volunteer your name. A letter regarding the duties of Room Parents is enclosed for all to consider volunteering for this important task.
In conjunction with the need for Room Parents, it is also time to collect Party Fees. The fee is $7.00 per child and this money is used in the following ways:
Covers Halloween and Valentine Parties
Covers surprise for the Teacher’ birthday
Covers treat at Christmas-Jan. 6th
The flyer mentioned above also outlines other events for which this fee is used.
Pack 196 in Dixon is conducting a Cub Scout Round Up. Boys in Grades 1-5 are welcome to join Cub Scouts. Parents of boys interested may contact Thomas Halla at 815-284-3308 or Scott Welty at 815-973-5279. Pack 196 will have a Fall Kickoff on September 6th, at 6:30 P.M. at their meeting location: First Presbyterian Church on East 3rd St. by the old Courthouse. Boys can join at any time of the year.
A flyer is enclosed for Jr. High Students for the first Dance of this school year. Students must have this paper to attend the dance. There are no extra flyers so your youngster must take care of this one. Copies are not allowed.
The official holiday that ends the summer season is this weekend. As we celebrate this Labor Day with our family and friends, let us thank God for the ability to work, and let us remember those who need to find employment these days. May St. Joseph, the patron saint of all workers, intercede for blessing on the work of your hands!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
August 24, 2011
Dear Parents,
...Let the children come to me and do not prevent them...” Luke 18:16
With these words, Jesus welcomed the children and blessed them, even though He was tired and His Apostles tried their best to keep them away so that Jesus could rest. But Jesus always had time for the children, whether they were sick or healthy. He enjoyed visiting with them because of their innocence and trusting spirit. As parents and educators, we, too, need to take time with our children to help them maintain their innocence and to help them develop a trusting and faith-filled attitude as they grow. To assist you in this task, you will find a flyer that gives several suggestions on how you as a parent can give your time and attention to your child to assist with their academic learning and in these letters home, suggestions will come that will assist you in their spiritual upbringing. We thank you for entrusting your child to St. Anne Catholic School and for your willingness to work with us on this most important task. With the help of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will do our best to teach as Jesus did.
Each week to help us with this goal, this Brown Envelope will come home with information on events, fundraising and other important items. You, as parents, are asked to read this information, fill out whatever is necessary, sign and date this Brown Envelope and return it to school by Friday of each week. You can return tuition money in it, lunch money, notes, etc. and that way everything comes back to school in one convenient way. The main letter is also posted on my blog at our school web site. The oldest child in each family is given the task of bringing this Envelope home and returning it to school. This builds a sense of responsibility in your child and it is hoped they take this task seriously. This first envelope contains much information so HAPPY READING!:
1. The Mass Schedule--The schedule for the whole year is enclosed. The children--and God, too, I think-- enjoy having their parents at the school Masses. It is hoped you can join us.
2. Lunch Information--The August and September Menus are enclosed along with other information about our Lunch Program. A few helpers are still needed during these first months of school, so if you can give an hour or two, please call the office.
3. School Handbook--Each family is asked to once again go over the items in the Handbook with your children and to sign the form enclosed and return it to school by September 2nd. Every family is responsible for having an awareness of this school information.
4. Playground Duty List--Playground Duty is one responsibility that is shared by each family. You will find a listing for the entire year and you are asked to highlight the days your family is responsible for playground duty. You are asked to be at school by 11:15 A.M. and to remain until play time is over at 12:15 P.M. If you cannot fulfill your duty, a $25.00 fee must be sent to the office to pay for a substitute for you.
5. Project Discovery--The information for this year’s Project Discovery classes is enclosed. You will also find an envelope for the $10.00 Fee that is asked of each child. This fee helps to pay for items for the program. A letter is attached explaining the purpose and goals of this program. The program will start on the Wednesday after Labor Day and it is hoped that all forms will be returned as soon as possible so that children can be assigned to classes.
6. Revised School Calendar--There were some changes in the school calendar sent out last June so a revised copy is attached. Your copy of the official calendar is also enclosed. Please support our sponsors and do use the Subway Coupon that is in the calendar.
7. Max Dollars for Education Flyer--If you are a County Market Shopper, you can help our school by registering your County Market Max Card. This must be done each year and our school does receive a check for funds earned. The program runs from August to December and you can have your friends and relatives also sign up as long as you give them our school number which is 778. Please note that this is over and above what is earned through the Scrip Program.
8. Scrip Order Form--This form will be enclosed on a weekly basis to assist you in ordering Scrip to meet your goal. In a forthcoming Envelope, you will receive a posting on how far you are as of this time. Please remember that the Scrip Program runs from April 1st to March 30th for the current School Year. Half of any amount over the goal for which you signed is then earned towards the next year’s tuition.
9. Milk Fees and Payment Envelope--Milk fees for the year are listed for Kindergarten, Grades 1-8, and for Preschool. An envelope is attached for your convenience and you are asked to pay by the year or half semester.
10. Magazine Drive Flyer-- Our Magazine Drive will begin early in September this year so that holiday orders can be sent out in time. The flyer is just a reminder and more information will be coming soon.
NOTABLE NOTES:
Please remember that our Drawdown is on September 10th this year. Each family received their three $ 100.00 tickets last May and you are asked to turn in your ticket stubs and money as soon as possible. The Drawdown is early to beat all the football games and give a great head start on fulfilling the fundraising goal of the Home and School Association.
Our first school Book Fair of this year will be coming up also in early September. A great selection of new books will be available for our young readers!
Vision and Hearing Screening will be done on August 29th at our school. Please try to be sure your child is in school that day.
Be sure to check out our school website--www.stanneschooldixon.org--for other information about our school. Help us spread the good news about St. Anne School by sharing this website with your friends and neighbors.
As we begin this year, we thank our summer maintenance crew for the great job of polishing up our school and to our Home and School Association for the new desks which were purchased for our Kindergarten, First and Second Grade. Everything looks great and we all look forward to a wonderful year!
May God continue to bless us all as we work, play, and pray together for the good of our children.
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Dear Parents,
...Let the children come to me and do not prevent them...” Luke 18:16
With these words, Jesus welcomed the children and blessed them, even though He was tired and His Apostles tried their best to keep them away so that Jesus could rest. But Jesus always had time for the children, whether they were sick or healthy. He enjoyed visiting with them because of their innocence and trusting spirit. As parents and educators, we, too, need to take time with our children to help them maintain their innocence and to help them develop a trusting and faith-filled attitude as they grow. To assist you in this task, you will find a flyer that gives several suggestions on how you as a parent can give your time and attention to your child to assist with their academic learning and in these letters home, suggestions will come that will assist you in their spiritual upbringing. We thank you for entrusting your child to St. Anne Catholic School and for your willingness to work with us on this most important task. With the help of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will do our best to teach as Jesus did.
Each week to help us with this goal, this Brown Envelope will come home with information on events, fundraising and other important items. You, as parents, are asked to read this information, fill out whatever is necessary, sign and date this Brown Envelope and return it to school by Friday of each week. You can return tuition money in it, lunch money, notes, etc. and that way everything comes back to school in one convenient way. The main letter is also posted on my blog at our school web site. The oldest child in each family is given the task of bringing this Envelope home and returning it to school. This builds a sense of responsibility in your child and it is hoped they take this task seriously. This first envelope contains much information so HAPPY READING!:
1. The Mass Schedule--The schedule for the whole year is enclosed. The children--and God, too, I think-- enjoy having their parents at the school Masses. It is hoped you can join us.
2. Lunch Information--The August and September Menus are enclosed along with other information about our Lunch Program. A few helpers are still needed during these first months of school, so if you can give an hour or two, please call the office.
3. School Handbook--Each family is asked to once again go over the items in the Handbook with your children and to sign the form enclosed and return it to school by September 2nd. Every family is responsible for having an awareness of this school information.
4. Playground Duty List--Playground Duty is one responsibility that is shared by each family. You will find a listing for the entire year and you are asked to highlight the days your family is responsible for playground duty. You are asked to be at school by 11:15 A.M. and to remain until play time is over at 12:15 P.M. If you cannot fulfill your duty, a $25.00 fee must be sent to the office to pay for a substitute for you.
5. Project Discovery--The information for this year’s Project Discovery classes is enclosed. You will also find an envelope for the $10.00 Fee that is asked of each child. This fee helps to pay for items for the program. A letter is attached explaining the purpose and goals of this program. The program will start on the Wednesday after Labor Day and it is hoped that all forms will be returned as soon as possible so that children can be assigned to classes.
6. Revised School Calendar--There were some changes in the school calendar sent out last June so a revised copy is attached. Your copy of the official calendar is also enclosed. Please support our sponsors and do use the Subway Coupon that is in the calendar.
7. Max Dollars for Education Flyer--If you are a County Market Shopper, you can help our school by registering your County Market Max Card. This must be done each year and our school does receive a check for funds earned. The program runs from August to December and you can have your friends and relatives also sign up as long as you give them our school number which is 778. Please note that this is over and above what is earned through the Scrip Program.
8. Scrip Order Form--This form will be enclosed on a weekly basis to assist you in ordering Scrip to meet your goal. In a forthcoming Envelope, you will receive a posting on how far you are as of this time. Please remember that the Scrip Program runs from April 1st to March 30th for the current School Year. Half of any amount over the goal for which you signed is then earned towards the next year’s tuition.
9. Milk Fees and Payment Envelope--Milk fees for the year are listed for Kindergarten, Grades 1-8, and for Preschool. An envelope is attached for your convenience and you are asked to pay by the year or half semester.
10. Magazine Drive Flyer-- Our Magazine Drive will begin early in September this year so that holiday orders can be sent out in time. The flyer is just a reminder and more information will be coming soon.
NOTABLE NOTES:
Please remember that our Drawdown is on September 10th this year. Each family received their three $ 100.00 tickets last May and you are asked to turn in your ticket stubs and money as soon as possible. The Drawdown is early to beat all the football games and give a great head start on fulfilling the fundraising goal of the Home and School Association.
Our first school Book Fair of this year will be coming up also in early September. A great selection of new books will be available for our young readers!
Vision and Hearing Screening will be done on August 29th at our school. Please try to be sure your child is in school that day.
Be sure to check out our school website--www.stanneschooldixon.org--for other information about our school. Help us spread the good news about St. Anne School by sharing this website with your friends and neighbors.
As we begin this year, we thank our summer maintenance crew for the great job of polishing up our school and to our Home and School Association for the new desks which were purchased for our Kindergarten, First and Second Grade. Everything looks great and we all look forward to a wonderful year!
May God continue to bless us all as we work, play, and pray together for the good of our children.
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
*
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
August 1, 2011
Dear Parents,
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good…” Psalm 118
Anytime is a good time to give thanks to the Lord, and the start of a new school year is such a time. As the year begins, we welcome new staff and new families to our school and ask God’s blessing as we work together for the benefit of these children God has placed in our care.
We welcome to our staff Mrs. Audra Bates, who will be teaching English and Literature to our Jr. High Students. We also welcome Mrs. Zully Vock, who will be teaching Spanish to all grades, and Mrs. Angie Crowson, who will be teaching art to all grades. We are pleased to have all of these new staff members as well as our returning staff. We look forward to a great new year!
The year will begin on August 24th with dismissal at 11:00 A.M., with all students in uniform beginning on that first day of school. We are praying for a cool down in the weather department by then!
Our school day begins at 7:50 A.M. with the first bell. Students are expected to meet at the Pavilion and to walk into school to their classrooms. Prayer begins our day at 7:55 A.M. and ends our day at 3:00 P.M. An Aftercare Program is available and runs from 3:00 to 5:30 P.M. daily except on days when there is early dismissal or emergency dismissal. The fee for Aftercare is $6.00 per day per child and includes a snack and a drink as well as supervision by certified personnel. The Aftercare Program will begin on August 25tth, the first full day of school.
Here are some other important dates to assist you in preparing for this New Year:
August 10--Registration and Fee Payment--8: 00 A.M--12: 00 P.M., 1:00--6:00 P.M.
August 11--Registration and Fee Payment--8: 00 A.M.--12:30 P.M.
August 24--First Day of School--Dismissal at 11:00 A.M.
August 25--26--Full days of school--Dismissal at 3:00 P.M.
Registration for Preschool will take place on these same days.
If you are unable to come to register on the above days, please call the office @815-288-5619 to arrange for another time. Please do not come before August 10th, as forms will not be available.
When registering your children on August 10th and 11th, please be prepared to do the following:
1. Sign the Emergency Form
2. Sign the Textbook Loan and Asbestos Forms
3. Pay Book Fees and one month Tuition Fee
4. Purchase Assignment Tablets--Grades 2 through 8 @$4.50 each
5. Sign for various school volunteer events--library helpers, lunch helpers, room parents, etc.
6. Bring in the necessary physical forms required for your child—eye, dental, etc.
7. Bring in Baptismal and Birth Certificates if registering for the first time
There will be a Uniform Exchange this year. ONLY THE SCHOOL UNIFORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR EXCHANGE. Please do not bring any other items of apparel. Clean uniforms may be dropped off at school anytime after Thursday, August 4th, with your name on an envelope attached to each item and a suggested price. If your clothing is sold, the money will be sent home to you in the first Brown Envelope. Clothing not sold will be returned to families. New uniforms must be purchased through Educational Outfitters at 16310 S. Lincoln Highway in Plainfield, or through their website, www.educationaloutfitters.com. The school code for St. Anne School is IL 0792. The phone number is 815-436-7777. Please do not use any other store, as they do not carry our required clothing.
This year, our school is having a PRACTICE CRISIS DRILL ON AUGUST 22ND WITH ALL STAFF AND TEACHERS. We ask that families do not come to school that day to make payments or to conduct any other business. Your cooperation is appreciated.
In giving thanks to the Lord, we also want to give thanks to our maintenance staff that worked so hard this summer to shine up our building. We are grateful to Mr. Kent, and to Todd Nelson and Alex Strum who assisted him this summer. The building looks great and will soon be ready to welcome your children.
Let us together continue to ask God’s blessing on this New Year as we work to educate our children in their Faith and in the many academic areas needed to live in our global society. May these August days continue to be full of good times for you and your family. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
August 1, 2011
Dear Parents,
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good…” Psalm 118
Anytime is a good time to give thanks to the Lord, and the start of a new school year is such a time. As the year begins, we welcome new staff and new families to our school and ask God’s blessing as we work together for the benefit of these children God has placed in our care.
We welcome to our staff Mrs. Audra Bates, who will be teaching English and Literature to our Jr. High Students. We also welcome Mrs. Zully Vock, who will be teaching Spanish to all grades, and Mrs. Angie Crowson, who will be teaching art to all grades. We are pleased to have all of these new staff members as well as our returning staff. We look forward to a great new year!
The year will begin on August 24th with dismissal at 11:00 A.M., with all students in uniform beginning on that first day of school. We are praying for a cool down in the weather department by then!
Our school day begins at 7:50 A.M. with the first bell. Students are expected to meet at the Pavilion and to walk into school to their classrooms. Prayer begins our day at 7:55 A.M. and ends our day at 3:00 P.M. An Aftercare Program is available and runs from 3:00 to 5:30 P.M. daily except on days when there is early dismissal or emergency dismissal. The fee for Aftercare is $6.00 per day per child and includes a snack and a drink as well as supervision by certified personnel. The Aftercare Program will begin on August 25tth, the first full day of school.
Here are some other important dates to assist you in preparing for this New Year:
August 10--Registration and Fee Payment--8: 00 A.M--12: 00 P.M., 1:00--6:00 P.M.
August 11--Registration and Fee Payment--8: 00 A.M.--12:30 P.M.
August 24--First Day of School--Dismissal at 11:00 A.M.
August 25--26--Full days of school--Dismissal at 3:00 P.M.
Registration for Preschool will take place on these same days.
If you are unable to come to register on the above days, please call the office @815-288-5619 to arrange for another time. Please do not come before August 10th, as forms will not be available.
When registering your children on August 10th and 11th, please be prepared to do the following:
8. Sign the Emergency Form
9. Sign the Textbook Loan and Asbestos Forms
10. Pay Book Fees and one month Tuition Fee
11. Purchase Assignment Tablets--Grades 2 through 8 @$4.50 each
12. Sign for various school volunteer events--library helpers, lunch helpers, room parents, etc.
13. Bring in the necessary physical forms required for your child—eye, dental, etc.
14. Bring in Baptismal and Birth Certificates if registering for the first time
There will be a Uniform Exchange this year. ONLY THE SCHOOL UNIFORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR EXCHANGE. Please do not bring any other items of apparel. Clean uniforms may be dropped off at school anytime after Thursday, August 4th, with your name on an envelope attached to each item and a suggested price. If your clothing is sold, the money will be sent home to you in the first Brown Envelope. Clothing not sold will be returned to families. New uniforms must be purchased through Educational Outfitters at 16310 S. Lincoln Highway in Plainfield, or through their website, www.educationaloutfitters.com. The school code for St. Anne School is IL 0792. The phone number is 815-436-7777. Please do not use any other store, as they do not carry our required clothing.
This year, our school is having a PRACTICE CRISIS DRILL ON AUGUST 22ND WITH ALL STAFF AND TEACHERS. We ask that families do not come to school that day to make payments or to conduct any other business. Your cooperation is appreciated.
In giving thanks to the Lord, we also want to give thanks to our maintenance staff that worked so hard this summer to shine up our building. We are grateful to Mr. Kent, and to Todd Nelson and Alex Strum who assisted him this summer. The building looks great and will soon be ready to welcome your children.
Let us together continue to ask God’s blessing on this New Year as we work to educate our children in their Faith and in the many academic areas needed to live in our global society. May these August days continue to be full of good times for you and your family. See you soon!
Sincerely,
Sister Marcianne, S.S.N.D.
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