Dear Families: Yesterday, I had the opportunity to turn my office and the management of the school over to our “Principals for the Day”. The Downs family purchased this for Liam (7th grade) and Evelyn (6th grade) at our 2020 auction. Due to Covid restrictions, we were not able to let them “rule the school” […]
Principal Post April 26th
Dear Families: Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing Easter break with your family. I can’t believe that we only have 8 weeks left in this school year (7 for our 8th graders). It’s time to “MARVEL at the Possibilities”. Our annual auction takes place this coming Saturday and superhero energy is in the […]
Principal Post April 12th
Dear Families: Welcome to Holy Week! It is our prime teaching time of the liturgical year and a time so rich in the traditions of our faith. We have spent these past six weeks of Lent preparing for the joy of the risen Christ. Each morning during Lent, we have gathered as a school community […]
Principal Post April 5th
Dear Families: After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, our students once again returned to NatureBridge at the Olympic National Park (OPI). This much-loved outdoor education experience is one of the highlights of our students’ years at St. Anne. Typically, the class attends the 3-day camp in the spring of 5th grade. Our 6th and […]
Principal Post March 29th
Dear Families: What an absolute joy last Thursday afternoon was as we were treated to a musical performance by our kindergarten through fifth graders in a “Broadway Revue”. Singing and dancing has been decidedly missing from our school this past two years and it was a welcome change to see our students smiling, singing, and […]
Principal Post March 22nd
Dear Families: The “Luck of the Irish” was truly with us last Thursday as we welcomed back the Irish Dancers from Tara Academy to kick off our St. Patrick’s Day. Unavailable for performances due to Covid over the last two years, it was amazing to have their energy, spirit and dancing precision as they entertained […]
Principal Post March 15th
Dear Families: Tomorrow we enter the third week of Lent and Easter is just over a month away. Each morning the entire school gathers in Banchero Hall for a short Lenten prayer service. Using Catholic Relief Services videos and resources our students are learning how the money they collect in their Rice Bowls helps children […]
Principal Post March 8th
Dear Families: Last Wednesday we entered the season of Lent. Our fifth graders planned a beautiful Ash Wednesday Mass followed by a silent, prayerful walk around the block in support of the Ukrainian people and the struggles they are enduring. Classes carried posters that are on display throughout the school building, asking for prayers for […]
Principal Post – March 1st
Dear Families: Welcome back! I hope that you and your family had a chance to spend some relaxing time together during our mid-winter break. I can’t believe that today marks the beginning of March. This year has flown by and our second trimester ends next week. Bring on spring and temperatures a bit warmer than […]
Principal Post February 15th
Dear Families: Welcome to our delayed Catholic Schools Week! We have planned fun, though modified, activities to celebrate throughout the week. Last Wednesday, in preparation for Community Appreciation Day, our students gathered for the first time all year in their school “Families” to decorate thank you posters which were delivered by the PreK and 5th […]