October 2009

St. Ann School shares in the mission of the Catholic Church and our Christian families and will provide a religious and academic education to prepare students to be responsible members of families, church, and community.

Motto for Life

Principal Notes:

There are many wonderful activities and lessons going on each day in the classrooms. I have begun helping out in teacher's classrooms. It is a great time for me to help assess children individually as well as working on various activities with them.

Parents don't forget to call in before 9 a.m. if your child is going to be absent. After this time we will be calling you.

Parent E-Newsletter

Birthday Treats For Classrooms

Upcoming School Events

• 10/2 Early Release Day for K-8 at 12:10 Afternoon Preschool will be in session
• 10/5-9 Fall Break
• 10/14 1st 9 weeks ends
• 10/18 Turkey and Dressing Booster Club
• 10/19-23 Book Fair
• 10-20 Parent/Teacher Conference for Preschool after school 3-6
• Harlem Wizards Program at 1:15 in gym
• School Council Meeting 5:30 in school library
• Union County Community vs. Harlem Wizards at 6:30 UCHS Gymnasium
• 10/22 Parent Teacher Conferences 3pm to 8pm
• 10/23 Early Release Day for K-8 at 12:10 Afternoon Preschool will be in session
• 10/28 Bus Safety for Grades 6-8 at 8:30
• 10/29 Bus Safety for Grades K-5 at 8:30
• 10/30 Preschool Halloween Party, AM Class—9:30; PM Class—1:15
• Fall Party 6-8 for SAS students plus one friend in Parish Hall parking lot

Duke Tip Recipients

Upcoming 8th Grade Fundraisers

• October 30-Fall Party Chili Supper
• November 13- Ladies Night Out; selling chocolate bars and cookbooks
• December 5- Breakfast with Santa and Bake Sale
• January 23 - Fried Chicken dinner
• March 12-13 Pantomime-- Dinner and a Show
• March 20 - Breakfast with Easter Bunny tentative

Cafeteria Reminder

The cafeteria is having a major problem with parents not paying their child's charges. The charges are not being taken of and consequently the money is not coming into the cafeteria fund. Our cafeteria can not maintain itself when parents are not paying their accounts. When a child's account is overdrawn, a note is sent home on Friday to parents letting them know what is owed. From this point on, if a family owes over $10; and a notice has been sent home; and the parent chooses not to take care of the account, then the family's name and account will be turned over to their parish priest. Children who owe over $10 will not be allowed to buy any "extra" items.

EXTRA ITEMS BEING OFFERED DURING LUNCH

A child's regular lunch consists of a meat, two vegetables, fruit and drink (milk or juice in a carton). There are also extra items being offered such as extra fruit choices, bottled water and canned fruit drinks. Anything which is an "extra" has an extra charge for it. Extra fruit choices are 50 cents each, bottled water, canned fruit drinks are $1.00 a piece and when they come back for "seconds", they are being charged. You need to be asking your child if they are taking "extras". If they are, they are being charged for them. The children are being told when they get these extras that they are being charged extra. If you do not want your child getting any extra items as they go through the line then send a note letting the cafeteria know. Also, our federal lunch program regulates portion size and salt intake. It's not the cafeteria workers deciding how much to give a child, it's the government's decision. If you are having concerns about our lunch program or your account, please call Ruth Ann Collins.

Parents who volunteer at the cafeteria should enter the cafeteria through the front doors of the parish hall. Once your cafeteria duty is complete, do not enter the school through the playground door. If you need to come into the school, you must enter through the front door of the school and sign in at the school office. Thank you so much!!!!!!

Basketball Skills Clinic

Youth Choir

Library News & Book Fair

25 AR Points Update

OCTOBER BOOK FAIR-----Find a Treasure in Reading

Now Taking Scholastic Book Orders! Students may pick up order forms in the library or go online. Visit www.scholastic.com/clubsordering to place an order or view forms.

Class name is: msclibrary password is: library

If turning in order form to school please make check to St. Ann or send cash. Points earned from orders will be used to help teachers get a class supply of a certain book. Present Goal: a class supply of The Diary of Anne Frank for 8th grade.

Reminder to Computer Classes

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

If you feel more time is needed; you will need to schedule time with your teacher outside of conference night. I will close Fast Direct to parents once school is out on October 14 and reopen it on October 21. You DO NOT have to sign and send back a copy of the report card.

Afterschool Tutoring

EASY DOES IT-WEARING and LOADING BACKPACKS

• Choose a lightweight backpack that has two well-padded shoulder straps and a padded back to avoid being poked by sharp objects.
• Children should never carry more than 15% of their body weight including the backpack and its contents. That means a loaded backpack for a 100-pound child should weigh no more than 15 pounds.
• Load the heaviest items close to the child's back and explore options for lightweight school supplies.
• Bend at the knees and hold the backpack with both hands when lifting it onto the shoulders. The bottom of the pack should rest in the curve of the lower back and not drop more than four inches below the waistline.
• Wear straps over both shoulders rather than hanging the backpack off of one.
• Organize children's homework and what they need to take to school so that only essential items need to be carried.

GED & College Prep Classes

Calling all "Photographers"!

Veteran Pictures Needed

ATTENTION!!!! Mandatory Y-Club Meeting

Booster Club News

Meet the Cherokees games will be held on Friday, October 2nd at 6:00. Admission to the games will be a 6 pack of candy bars, full size bars only. Please bring M&Ms, Snickers, Reese Cups, or Hershey Bar and enjoy watching the parents play or cheer against their child!

To:	Middle School Students and Parent(s)
From:	KYA sponsors, Mrs. Loxley and Mrs. Wurth
Date:	September 24, 2009
Re:	2009 Junior Kentucky YMCA Youth Assembly (KYA)

What: The Kentucky YMCA Youth Association Youth Assembly is quickly approaching. This assembly is a practical experience in the mechanics of running state government. Students will be provided with the opportunity to serve as Senator or Representative, debate important issues in the actual chambers at the Capitol, author a bill, run for office, become a lobbyist, work with the Media Corps, and learn while having fun meeting teens from every corner of the Commonwealth.

Location/Date: The 2009 Junior KYA will be held December 13-15. The conference will take place at the Crowned Plaza Holiday Inn (formerly the Executive West Hotel) in Louisville, KY. On December 14, the Assembly will travel via charter bus to Frankfort to debate in the Capitol and Old Capitol. Cost: Delegate fee is $200 per student plus bus fare (approximate cost $30). The fee includes lodging, two meals and transportation to Louisville and Frankfort.

To Prepare for the Youth Assembly: Mandatory workshops will be held after school. Students will brainstorm, research, and write bills. Students will learn parliamentary procedure, debate, write pro/con speeches and newspaper articles, and create visual displays. Workshops are very important meetings for students to be an active participant at KYA. Requirements: Students must be an active Y Club member, acquire 4 points by attending meetings and participating in service projects, maintain a C in all subjects and conduct to attend. Students must also attend mandatory workshops.

Financial Aid: Financial assistance is available. Complete the financial assistance request form and return it to a KYA sponsor Thursday, October 1. Forms are included in the packet.

Website: For more information go to www.kyymca.org. Feel free to call us at school if you have additional questions.

Student Preparation: All middle school students watched a video presentation introducing KYA events, participated in a workshop with Drew Caldwell, YMCA Regional director, and worked with a partner to brainstorm bill ideas, research topics, and write a bill.

KYA Important Dates and Information

8th Grade Visitation Day

4-H Club

The St. Ann 4-H Club will be having their first meeting on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:30 to 3:30 at the cafeteria. Parents are to pick up children in front of the school. You have to be nine years old to join 4-H.

Next meeting dates. All meeting times will be from 2:30-4:00.

Tuesday November 3, 2009	Tuesday March 2, 2010
Tuesday December 1, 2009	Tuesday April 13, 2010 (Second Tuesday)
Tuesday January 5, 2010	Tuesday May 4, 2010
Tuesday February 2, 2010

Last But Not Least………