Mission Statement
St. Anne’s Parish School, a nonpublic accredited school, believes Catholic values empower our students to live out their faith guided by the Holy Spirit. St. Anne’s community is committed to fulfilling the needs of each child by providing a safe nurturing environment to equip students for life-long learning.
May 22, 2008
125 Years of Catholic Education
Grade 6
Mrs. Guckeen and our 6th grade students went to visit the History Center in St. Paul today and also the Cathedral. The History Center visit complements their study of Minnesota History and the Cathedral our Catholic faith.
Grade 1
Mrs. Wolf and the first graders went to the Pizza Ranch this morning and each got to make a pizza. They also visited the Le Sueur Post Office. Both of these visits are an extension of their studies about community in their Social class.
Memorial Day
The students will not be having class on Monday, May 26
Mass
Our last school mass will be this Tuesday, May 27. Mrs. Adams and grade 5 will be helping Father with the Liturgy.
Talent Show
Our annual talent show will be Tuesday, May 27 at 1:00 P.M. in the school gym.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 23 is the last day that the students may sign up. Please make sure that if your child is participating that their act/talent and costuming is appropriate for our K-6 audience. We’d love to have you come and watch!
Awards Day
St. Anne’s annual “Awards Day” will be Wednesday, May 29 at 1:00 P.M. in the school cafeteria. You are welcome to attend.
Grade 6 Graduation
The 6th graduation will be on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 P.M. in church. There will be a reception at school for the sixth graders’ family and friends following mass. We are grateful to Pam Schwartz and the 4th grade parents for helping with the reception.
Grade 5 Graduation
The 5th graduation mass will be on Thursday, May 29 at 7 P.M. in church. Following mass there will be a reception at school for the fifth grade families and friends. We are grateful to Kristan Pfarr, Denise McGraw, Monica Clark and the fifth grade parents for helping coordinate the reception for the fifth graders.
Last Day
On Thursday, May 29 will be the last day of school for the 2007-08 school year!
Thank You
The staff and I say ‘thank you’ for all the support that you gave us during the year! We appreciate you and all that you have done! Student, parent & teacher = Team!
125 Celebration
St. Anne’s is grateful to the following committee members and volunteers that help plan the 125th Anniversary Celebration: Pam Schwartz, Father George, Tammy Ludwig, Theresa Doherty, Henry Kress, Charlie Foskett, Mary Foley, Kathy Segna, Maribeth Feeney, Geri Callahan, Jan Hahn, The Knights of Columbus, Judy Pfarr and Margaret Griep. We also want to thank the sixth graders and Mrs. Guckeen for helping Henry Kress and Mr. Buchtel with setting up the tables and chairs and to Shawn Kirby for being the evening emcee.
Spring Musical Set Up
Sincere thanks to all that helped Mrs. Miller with the spring musical set up!
We hope that you enjoyed the show!
Track & Field
Thank you to those that helped Mrs. Wavrin this past Wednesday with our annual Track and Field Day!
Accounts
We are nearing the end of our school year. We appreciate you being up to date with your lunch and tuition accounts.
Advisory Board Members
We are grateful to Theresa Kelly who said ‘Yes’ when asked if she would consider being on the school advisory board. We are in need of one more member for a three year term. Please call the school office with questions, 665-2489, or contact any of the present Board members. Please consider! Thank you!
Patrons Board
Thank you to Joan Skelly for responding ‘Yes” when asked if she would consider being on the Patrons Board. We are also looking for one more replacement for our Patrons Board. Please call the school office if you are interested or contact any of the present board members. Thank you!
2008-09 Golf Open
Please join us for the 11th Annual St. Anne’s School Golf Tournament and/or Dinner on June 9th. Whether you are a golfer, card player, or would just enjoy a great meal out at the Country Club, please fill out the form that is enclosed or one from the church bulletin. This is a huge fundraiser for the school, last year it brought in $10,613.46! The Golf committee changed the dinner to 6–7 P.M. to allow for more working families to come. With limited space, it is on a first come, first serve basis so register early.
The Golf Committee also asks for help that day (Monday, June 9th), especially at one of the holes (bring sunscreen, a good book, and an umbrella for you own mini-getaway). Contact Barb Schwartz to volunteer (665-2258).
Year Book
Mary Randall is currently collecting pictures for the 2007-08 yearbook. If you have pictures that you would like to donate, please make a copy and send them to school marked yearbook and they will be forwarded to Mary. Yearbook orders with payment are now due. Thank you!
2008-09 Piano Lessons
Applications are now being taken for students, grade 2 & up, to register for lessons for the 2008-09 school year. For more information, contact Jeanne Bruss (1-507-228-8685) (brussrj@myclearwave.net).
Scrip
Beginning Monday, June 2, 2008, Scrip will be available for purchase at Cornerstone State Bank between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM Monday through Thursday and 9 AM and 5 PM on Fridays and in Church after Masses on the weekends. We sincerely thank Cornerstone State Bank for their generosity in helping us continue our Scrip program through the summer months.
Final Scrip Reports
Your final Scrip reports are enclosed in your parent folder. If you have questions please call the school office. Thank you!
Summer Blessings
The staff and I wish you and your family blessings for a fun and safe summer!
Peace,
Principal Kathleen M. Segna
“This institution, St. Anne’s School, is an equal opportunity provider.”