May 11, 2010 Comments Off
The St. Ann Parish Picnic was held on May 7-8, 2010. There were exciting rides, fun games, and delicious food. There was even music in the evenings! It was wonderful to see all the happy faces despite the chilly temperatures. Special thanks to all the members of the planning committee including Fr. Bill, Michelle Haley, Katie Andrews, Robyn Provost, Bruce Gardiner, and Matt Dooley. All the fantastic volunteers helped everything to run smoothly, too. Mark your calendars now for the picnic next year!
May 10, 2010 Comments Off
Congratulations to the 2010 St. Ann Confirmation Class!
Twenty-two of our seventh and eighth grade students received the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 20, 2010. Msgr. Vernon Gardin, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese, celebrated the sacrament with them. This sacrament completes their full initiation into the Catholic Church and shows their personal commitment to their faith.
March 13, 2010 Comments Off
UPDATE: St. Ann has now setup an auction registry at Target.com. Simply visit the registry online via this link to see what options we would love to have at the auction. All you need to do is then purchase an item and then drop it off at the rectory. We hope this registry provides you with some wonderful ideas on how to help donate to this year’s event.
Dear St. Ann School families, friends & parishioners,
The 40th annual Sponsor’s Dinner Dance & Auction is coming up on Saturday, April 24, 2010. This is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Last year we raised an amazing $63,400, which was used to further update the Science Lab, repair the school roof, purchase 2 classroom MIMIO boards and laptops, plaster and repaint the school gym, help to ensure the financial stability and budget of the school and parish, and take care of many other necessary repairs/maintenance to the school and church … all thanks to many generous donors.
You may not realize it, but you have connections to local and national businesses, individuals, and organizations that may be willing to contribute to this event!
- Do you work at a hotel or know someone that does who would donate a stay?
- Do you have a connection at one of the airlines who would be willing to give tickets?
- Do you have a vacation home/time share you would be willing to donate for others to bid on and enjoy?
- Do you have a favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or movie theater that would be willing to donate a gift certificate?
- How about a hairdresser, masseuse, craftsman, or contractor that would donate their services?
Please take some time to think about what you do and who you know and how you may be able to help make this year’s event a huge success! New items and services are always needed to keep the auction going, year after year. (Click here to download a Donation Request Letter template.)
Just call or drop a note through school to one of this year’s auction chairpersons, Kay Dieckmann (381-7201) or Cheri Smith (382-1107) and let us know what you are thinking about. The deadline for donations is March 26. If you are interested in helping out in other ways with this year’s auction, please let us know… new people bring new ideas.
We hope you are able to join us and other St. Ann School parents and parishioners on April 24 for a fantastic evening of great food, fun, a live band, dancing, and over 175 incredible items and services to bid on! Don’t miss it!
Sincerely,
Cheri Smith & Kay Dieckmann, 2010 Auction Co-Chairs
March 3, 2010 Comments Off
Please note that the date for this event has been updated below.
Friday, March 26, at 2:30 pm in the Parish Center
The 5th grade class is receiving instruction from Officer Susan Adams of the Normandy Police Department. The D.A.R.E. program provides students the information and skills they need to resist drugs, alcohol, and violence.
February 28, 2010 Comments Off
St. Ann Catholic School was chosen as a project site for the UMSL Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. A group of 7th-8th grade students provided free babysitting supervised by a parent volunteer. A team of 30 St. Ann School teachers, parents, students, and parishioners arrived in the morning of Monday, January 18, 2010. They got busy cleaning the halls, stairways, Science Lab, and cafeteria. They painted walls in the main hallway, the 5th grade classroom, and the 4th and 5th grade stairwells. They scraped paint in the cafeteria and repainted those walls. An UMSL team of 7 volunteers arrived after noon with lunches for our 30 school volunteers and paint for the Science Lab and the cafeteria. The UMSL team painted the Science Lab and helped to clean the cafeteria. An enormous amount of work was accomplished!
Mark your calendars for January 17, 2011. We will be asking for volunteer help from parents and students for the 2nd annual event! We hope to be chosen as an UMSL project site again next year, too.
Below are some photos taken during the Day of Service.
February 16, 2010 Comments Off
Catholic Schools week was kicked off with the fourth annual Academic Bowl in the Parish Center. The students were divided into 15 teams. Each team had one or two students from every grade. The students had to answer questions created by the teachers. The winning team (pictured here) answered 47 out of 50 questions! Congratulations!
February 14, 2010 Comments Off
On Tuesday the students participated in game time. Each student was encouraged to bring a board or card game to share. It was a nice way to get together with friends from another grade and have some fun!
February 14, 2010 Comments Off
On Tuesday the school was treated to a presentation entitled “Birds of Prey” The bird handlers showed the students 7 different bird species and shared amazing facts about each. Owls, falcons and ravens flew across the gym, coming within inches of the students heads. One raven was able to land on a teacher’s arm, take a soda can from her hand and recycle it in the bin! Awesome! Thanks to SACPO for sponsoring this fun presentation!
January 20, 2010 Comments Off
It’s time to sharpen your pencils….and wits!
Get together a Team for Superbowl Saturday Trivia Night!
Sponsored by SACPO with assistance from the Men’s Club
Proceeds benefit St. Ann School and the Early Childhood Center
Saturday, February 6 in the St. Ann Parish Center
7530 Natural Bridge Road
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. - Play begins at 7:00
Cost is $20.00 per person – maximum of 10 players per table
Cash prizes for the top three tables
Beer, wine soda and snacks are included in the entry fee
Teams are encouraged to dress up in your favorite NFL team’s uniforms – a prize will be awarded to the best-dressed team!
Attendance prizes – 50/50 – raffles
To reserve a table or for more information, call:
- Bill Hook at 314-382-5786
- Dana Aubuchon at 314-382-2757
- Sandy Fitzgerald at 314-385-4982
- Or e-mail whook2809@msn.com
January 7, 2010 Comments Off
Order in the court!!
Order in the court!!
That’s what you’ll be hearing when the 8th grade class presents “The Big, Bad Musical” in February. It seems that the big, bad wolf is being put on trial for crimes against various fairytale characters. His lawyer the Evil Stepmother, will be pitting her wills against the Prosecuting Attorney, the Fairy Godmother. Little Red Riding Hood and Granny, along with many other defendants are looking for a big settlement from Mr. Wolf. Will he get off scott free? That will be up to you, the jury!!
Come join us for this hysterical courtroom calamity! Performances will be Thursday, Feb. 11 – Saturday, Feb. 13, beginning at 7 pm in the Parish Center.
Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students, and $2.00 for children 5 and under. All tickets are general admission.
