St. Anne’s Parish School, a nonpublic 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 providing a safe nurturing environment to equip students for life-long learning.
October 30, 2008
Playground and Gophers
Mrs. Wavrin has a concern. Her concern is the holes gophers are making on our playground. Mrs. Wavrin has been doing research and trying to find a way to eliminate “naturally” the number of gophers on our playground. Also as part of her research she has spoken with nature lovers, Art and Barb Straub asking them for their recommendation. She has also solicited the help of city worker “Greg”. Last Friday, Mrs. Wavrin brought the school on board and shared the concern/problem with the teachers and students by asking Mr. and Mrs. Straub to speak to the student body. The Straubs did a presentation on animals, birds and owls. Mrs. Wavrin and Mr. and Mrs. Straub also shared their idea. Their idea is to have the city put a telephone pole up at the edge of our school property with an owl nesting box on top. They are hoping to attract owls that will prey upon the gophers and eliminate “naturally” the number of gophers that we have on our playground. The elimination of gophers will decrease the number of gopher holes! The children’s job is to watch for owls.
Halloween
The students may be out of uniform tomorrow. They may wear Halloween-themed clothing, orange and black clothing, jogging suits – attire for the community center. Halloween parties will be at the discretion of each teacher.
Community Center
Please remember that students need permission slips to go to the Community Center tomorrow, no slip ~ no Community Center. Please send either suits/towels or ice skates tomorrow for the choice that your child has chosen. We will be walking to the Community Center. Please pray for good weather and safe times.
Sincere thanks to our parent volunteers!
Principal Morgan Goettlicher
St. Anne’s had a new face in the school office this past Tuesday! It belonged to Morgan from grade1! Morgan made a lot of contacts prior to our school marathon and had the most number of pledges thus earning the privilege of being Principal! Morgan asked the teachers/staff to wear dresses,skirts/jumpers. She allowed the students to chew gum with the stipulation of wrapping it in paper when done chewing and disposing of it properly into the wastebasket and also asked the teachers not to assign homework for Tuesday evening! She arrived at 7:30 A.M. and began her day at 7:35 by praying with the teachers. At 7:45 she visited with Mr. Buchtel and discovered that we had a problem with a leaky water heater. She greeted the students at the door at 7:50 and did the morning announcements at 8:10. She spoke with Mrs. Rasmusen after announcements and learned that she had a press conference with the News Herald at 9:00 A.M. She signed, presented certificates and served the September ‘Respect’ Peacemakers cactus bread and juice. She met with the plumber to discuss solutions and times to fix the leaky water heater. She answered questions from various teachers, listened to their concerns and worked out solutions with them. She met with students to problem solve some issues that they were having. She also made a friendly visit to each teacher with a glass of juice and piece of cactus bread for a late morning snack. She made a call to Father George to see how he was feeling and also gave him the message that he and Principal Segna would be serving Mrs. Powers and the 3rd graders their formal luncheon on Friday, Nov. 7th. She decorated the teachers’ lunch table and ate with them! She also presented Mrs. Miller a gift bag during lunchtime on behalf of the student body for the great work that she did with Grandparents/Special Guest day. Miss Goetllicher rang the bell in the cafeteria during lunch time and asked the students to keep the noise level down. In the afternoon she participated in a music class and helped to teach religion, math, and handwriting, to the 1st graders! She helped pack the 1st grade folders, met with each first grader to review their afternoon and guided them in filling out their planners! Whew, it was a busy day for Principal Morgan!
Weighing of the Waste
As part of our Wellness Policy each student has been scraping their own waste from their tray into their class bin. After lunch, one student from each class under the guidance of their teacher and classmates weigh their class waste and graph it. We are teaching the children the importance of reducing waste, eat what you take, and learning how to make and read a graph. This is an activity that Eagle Bluff has the students do on their conservation visit.
In-service Day
Monday, November 3, is an in-service day. Therefore, there is no school for the students.
Picture Retakes
This has been scheduled for Thursday morning, November 6, 9:00 A.M. Retakes are for children that were absent or for those that are not satisfied because of closed eyes, etc. Please return your original packet to your child’s teacher ASAP if you are going to have your child do retakes or their picture envelope with your check for those that were absent. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 6, the student body and their teachers/staff will be having their annual Thanksgiving Dinner! The students may either be in uniform or dress up clothing.
Sorry parents! This event is for the students/staff only. No Guests! Thank you for your understanding.
Lyceum
Friday, November 7, the teachers and students will be walking to Park Elementary to see Mundo Hispanico. The lyceum will consist of Spain folk dancing and songs and folk tales of Mexico, Latin America and the Spanish Carribean. This lyceum is being brought to the St. Anne’s, Hilltop and Park Elementary students through H.A.V.E., Humanities Are Vital to Education.
Accounts
We are very appreciative of you being up to date with your tuition and lunch accounts. Your accountability enables us to take care of our accounts.
Marathon Formal Luncheon
Mrs. Powers and her students will have their lunch served to them by Father George and myself on Friday, November 7th!
Target Guest Card
Please see the enclosed from Target and see how you can help St. Anne’s by designating St. Anne’s for your Target Guest Card!
Campbell Soup Labels
See this enclosed form to help us earn more points through Campbell soup labels!
Scrip
The Christmas shopping season will be shorter this year due to Thanksgiving being at the end of November. Start thinking ahead and get your Scrip orders in soon! Gift cards are “always” the right size and the right color! The last order date will be December 14 and last date to pick up orders would be at the weekend masses Sunday, December 21st.
Scrip Profit
Please remember that the Patrons need your help in raising $225 in profit from Scrip. Using Scrip takes the place of fund-raisers!
Thanksgiving
Please remember to use our grocery store vendors through Scrip when doing your grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving and everyday table needs!
Inclement Weather
In the event school will be closed due to poor weather conditions St. Anne’s School follows the direction that LeSueur-Henderson School takes due to shared busing. When there is inclement weather and possible late starts or early dismissals please check the following television stations: WCC0-channel 4, KSTP-channel 5, KMSP-channel 9, KARE-channel 11 or radio stations, KEEZ (Z99)-99.1 FM or KYSM – 103.5 FM.
Pizza Ranch
The Sharon Progressive 4H Club is asking for your support in their Tip Night on Nov. 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Pizza Ranch. Proceeds will be going to the food shelf. Remember to use your St. Anne dollars!
Indian summer blessings,
Kathleen M. Segna, Principal
“This institution, St. Anne’s School, is an equal opportunity provider.”