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.

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