We Are St. Ann School
12/14/15 Faculty/Staff News By: Bonnie Hall, Principal
Merry Christmas! Peace in 2016 and Always.
You amaze me each day. In all the craziness, change of schedules, days of Santa on the horizon, you continue to bring Christ to our children. Your rigor is spot on...everybody is teaching their little hearts out in this building or supporting those that do. Don't stop! Keep going, Lil' Buckaroos. We've got this!
Know that you are appreciated each and every day.
Know that it's a calling...a ministry...God at work.
WE HAVE A BABY! Introducing: Miss Alyssa Nicole Manske
Prayers...
- Police forces across the Country
- For our troops who are stationed around the globe
- For those who are traveling this Christmas season
- For those less fortunate
Happenings...
Lunch/Recess Duty for week of 12/14
Marie, Debbie, Sharon, Jessie, Dan, Janice, and Bonnie
Dec. Cafe Duty-Thank you, Marie!
Sun., 12/13
Family Mass - Grade 5 - Valerie and Bonnie
Mon., 12/14
- 9:00 Reconciliation (Grades 3-8)
- Bonnie and Janice-webinar at 12:30
- Supper Club - JJ Kelley's
Tues., 12/15
- Happy Birthday, Becca!
- Bonnie at Principals' Meeting (all day)
- Hearing and Vision Screenings (Dec. 15, 16, and 17)-Janice will escort students
Wed., 12/16
- 7 a.m. Faculty Meeting (Secret Santa Reveal)
Thurs., 12/17
- All Employee Christmas Party at 3 p.m. - JJ Kelley's, Lansing, IL (no Extended Day)
Fri., 12/18
- PJ Day/ Cookies and Milk Day
- Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (Please ready your classroom for break; no food left, etc.)
- Vacation begins!
Etc., Etc., Etc.
- I enjoyed Ms. Rosko's social studies class where the children were learning about Rosa Parks, segregation, and boycotts.
- It was great to see Mrs. Hunter's Fifth Graders learning division where the divisor is a double digit number.
- I also enjoyed Mrs. Zomparelli's class as she was assessing them on long vs. short vowel sounds in words during a SuperKids lesson.
- When I recently stopped by to see our third grade friends, Xavier gave a wonderful oral report about a vacation in Mexico complete with pictures. Science then followed with students learning about a chemical vs. physical change.
- Kindergarten is always a busy place! The students pondered what they wanted to give thanks to God for. Some answers included the rain, the snow, grass, and cupcakes! (Yes, it's all about the food!) While they were working Olivia, Hailey, and I formed a club: The Fuchsia Club (as we all love that color crayon).
- Your rooms are so festive! How blessed are we with our mangers on display, Christmas trees, Advent wreaths, etc.! How blessed are we to teach in a Catholic school!
- When leaving your rooms at day's end, please lock your classroom door.
- There's still time to get your photos in if you haven't done so. I'd love to include everyone.
Videos That Provide Enrichment During the Advent Season
The first video is via Catholic News Service and features youth minister Emily “Em” Anderson (St. James Catholic Church, Falls Church, VA) providing some insights into how to make Advent a more holy season. I especially like her suggestion of praying the Liturgy of the Hours during Advent.
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDfix2aokos
The second is Bishop Barron’s reflection on Advent as preparation for a revolution—what a great thought!
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz-l8rEIdEc
And if you’re looking for non-video Advent suggestions, browse here.
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American Red Cross Classes Coming To St. Ann's - Please Mark Your Calendars
There will be no charge to the students for the class or materials.
Teachers: please have your students in grades 5-8 wear their gym uniform that day.
Schedule:
Wed., January 6th (School Hall)
8:30-9:45 a.m. - Grades 5/6
9:45-11:00 a.m. - Grades 7/8
On Friday, January 15th, Kate will be here to present "First Aid for Little People". This course teaches children basic First Aid and safety skills including how to get help, how to stay calm in an emergency, what to do in case of fire, and how to control bleeding.
Grades K-5 teachers: please have your students wear their gym uniforms that day.
Schedule:
Fri., January 15th (Locations Vary)
Pre-K (in PreK room) - 9:00-9:30 a.m.
K (in K room) - 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Grades 1 and 2 (School Hall) - 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Grades 3/4/5 (School Hall) - 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Marshall's Memo
This edition's articles:
- Is poverty the reason U.S. students don't compare well internationally?
- A high bar for using value-added measures to evaluate teachers
- Tips for working with adult learners
- David Brooks on a school that develops community and character
- The evolution of the Pledge of Allegiance
- Using data in world language classes
- Graphic novels in high-school classrooms
- A model backwards-designed Algebra I course
Leaders of the School Retreat (11 Area Catholic Schools)
Contact Me...
Emergency Closing Info. - Faculty and Staff will receive a text message from me. Please confirm text is rec'd.
Parents will receive SchoolMessenger call; please encourage them to check
www.emergencyclosingcenter.com as well.
Email: bonniehall@saintannschool.com
Website: www.saintannschool.com
Location: 3014 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL, United States
Phone: 708-895-1661