Books and Learning!
St. Anne School
Empowering a New Century ☩ Faith, Learning & Service
Our Mission
The mission of St. Anne School, in partnership with parents and the parish family, is to provide a quality Catholic education that promotes educational excellence, fosters the living of Gospel values, builds Christian community and inspires compassionate service.
2024-25 School Theme: “Guide me in your truth and teach me.” –Psalm 25
Dear Families,
The splendor of fall has been very much with us this week and I hope all of you had an opportunity with the long weekend to get out in it.
Today at our Prayer Assembly, Ms. Gallagher reminded us that yesterday we celebrated Veterans Day and we are inspired and grateful for their service. There was a tremendous show of hands when she asked who knew someone who was a veteran. She shared pictures of her family members who have served in the military and then she had us thank and applaud Mr. Heti Lemalu for his years of service in both the Navy and Army. We have ongoing gratitude for his and other veterans’ spirit of service. She included this prayer:
Father, bless our Veterans and all who serve our nation defending our freedom
For those who bravely gave their lives, grant them eternal rest.
For those who are serving, give them courage.
For those who served, we offer our gratitude.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen
SLE Lunch Winners: We had our November SLE drawing today! The following students’ names were drawn from all the entries for being an example of one of the school’s SLEs. Thank you to all students for your ongoing work as Active people of Faith, Lifelong Learners, Globally Aware Citizens and Well Balanced people. The following students will receive a pizza lunch with the principal and vice principal this month! Congratulations to our winners:
- Active Person of Faith: Sasha W (8th)
- Lifelong Learner: Maddie H (6th)
- Well Balanced Person: Grace R (5th)
- Globally Aware Person: Aidan S (7th)
Link to the Accreditation Parent Survey! Please, please, please, fill this out! Your perspective on our school programs will inform the goals we set in our self-study for accreditation. The response percentage matters and we are currently at a 20% response rate. By completing the survey you can pick up a volunteer hour and in addition register your child for a free dress pass!
After you complete the survey, register your child for a free dress pass!
Accreditation – Free Dress Pass
Auction Launch! The St. Anne Stakes Auction kick off is Monday, November 18th at 7pm. Come hear more about auction plans and how you might get involved. All are welcome! See Auction News below for more details.
Academics: The Executive Function focus this month is on Goal Directed Persistence. I have inserted the link to last year’s presentation as well as handouts and materials. These materials can provide you with ways to support your child in goal setting to strengthen their learning. One slide highlights eight positive outcomes of goal setting: 1.Improves self-image, 2.Increases awareness of one’s strengths & weaknesses, 3.Provides an experience of success, 4.Facilitates effective visualization, 5.Clarifies the path ahead and encourages prioritization, 6.Defines reality and separates it from wishful thinking, 7.Builds responsibility for one’s self, 8. Improves decision making (Goucher College Office of Student Engagement, n.d.). Enjoy exploring the resources!
Gratitude!
To all Veterans!
All School Service Initiative to support Martha’s Workers! We have started our annual food drive to support Martha’s Workers. Quick history lesson – for about 45 years, volunteers at St. Anne Parish have made sandwiches each Monday and then delivered them to a local shelter. It’s a beautiful service. They are role models to all of us! Please help them out.
Martha’s Workers Food Drive
Due Friday, November 15th
Please provide large Costco or Cash n’ Carry sized containers of food items.
- Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd: Peanut Butter and/or JellyPlease no organic Peanut Butter. Plain ol Skippy is best!
- 3rd: Sandwich Baggies (No zipper, just the fold over)
- 4th: Mayonnaise
- 5th: Mayonnaise, Sandwich Baggies (No zipper, just the fold over)
- 6th, 7th, 8th: Tuna
All grades are welcome to bring items to the school building. If you are unable to donate an item or would prefer to make a cash donation to Martha’s Workers, you can send money to Anne Schmidt’s (former parent, parishioner and Martha’s Workers lead) PayPal account – johnschmidt65@gmail.com
Theater at St. Anne School! In addition to our Lower School Theater Program for 1st-4th that begins on January 6 and culminates in a April 3, 2025 show, there will be news coming out by the end of the month about the Upper School Theater Program for 5th-8th graders that will start in February and culminate in performances on May 9 and 10. Ms. K and Ms. Vizzare will lead the program. There will be lots of opportunities for parent support and involvement!!!!
Parish Stewardship Campaign! You must be signed up for Stewardship Giving to be considered an in-parish family! Please update your Stewardship Giving to be ready for re-enrollment in January. Go to the Parish Stewardship Giving Page and get up-to-date today! Or go directly to the online pledge/giving site!
Parish News: To read the newest Church bulletin, please head over to: Weekly Communications | St. Anne Catholic Church
- Join families from all over our Parish Family for a Family Night! It will be an evening of food (a simple, kid-friendly dinner will be provided), a faith-based family activity, and close with a short family prayer.
- When: Wednesday, November 13 – 6pm to 7:30pm
- Where: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
- RSVP: https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/4092/responses/new
- Questions: Jessica Harris – jharris@stanneseattle.org or jharris@olfatima.org
- This event is for families of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Anne.
- We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing helpers from school who pitched in to clean up the fall leaves at the Church Campus! Your hard work and dedication made all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you so much! Warm regards, from your St. Anne Parish Team
- The Christmas holidays are going to be here sooner than you think. Are you planning on being at the 4:00PM Christmas Eve Mass at St. Anne?
- Do you have a child/children in grades 2nd-8th?
- If yes to both questions, then why not have your child participate in the celebration?
- The only requirements are that your child is in grades 2nd-8th, can read, and be at all rehearsals unless they are sick.
- All you need to do is fill out this form 015 – Christmas Children’s Choir | Archdiocese of Seattle!
Activities at our school:
- Wednesday, Nov. 13: Middle School Free Dress
- Monday, Nov. 18, 7pm: St. Anne Stakes Auction kick off gathering (information below)
- Tuesday, Nov. 19: “Wellness in a Wired World”, 6:30-8pm in Banchero Hall–offered for all of our parent community.
- Friday, Nov. 22: End of Trimester
- Sunday, Nov. 24: Fall Celtic Chess Challenge
- Tuesday, Nov. 26: Science Center comes to St. Anne School!
- Wednesday, Nov. 27: NOON DISMISSAL
- Nov. 28-Nov. 29: NO SCHOOL
Have a great week everyone.
Heidi
