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Crusader Connection

August 9, 2024

Dear St. Anne Catholic School Families,


As we embark on a new academic year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our students and families, both returning and new. We are so excited to open our doors, on Monday, August 12th, to another year of learning, growth, and faith-filled experiences at St. Anne Catholic School.


This year we celebrate 40 years of educating disciples of Christ. Our theme is “Love God’s Will,” which will guide our activities, prayers, and reflections throughout the year. We encourage you to join us in embracing this theme, as it reflects our shared mission to grow closer to God and to each other as a faith community.


As we prepare for the year ahead, I want to remind all families of the importance of reviewing the Family Handbook. This handbook contains essential information regarding our school’s policies, procedures, and expectations. It is a valuable resource for understanding our shared responsibilities and ensuring a successful year for your child. Please take the time to read through the handbook together with your child, discussing the guidelines and how they align with our school's values. Your acknowledgment and understanding of these policies help us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all. Click here to access the 2024-2025 Family Handbook.


Effective communication is key to building a strong partnership between home and school. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s teachers, our front office staff, or myself whenever you have questions, concerns, or feedback. We will also keep you informed through the Crusader Connection, emails, texts, our school’s website, and social media outlets. Staying connected allows us to work together to create the best possible educational experience for your child.



Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children. We look forward to a wonderful year filled with many blessings.

  

Sincerely in Christ, 

Kendall Shamas, Ed. D

Principal

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.                

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17


BACK TO SCHOOL REMINDERS

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Monday, August 12 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM


  • NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

Look sharp on the first day - UNIFORMS! FRESH HAIRCUTS! SMILING FACES!


  • Carline drop off and pick up begins the first day of school.
  • Carline starts at 7:40 am
  • For our youngest and our new students, parents may park in the overflow lot and walk students to the classroom, if they choose.
  • Dismissal starts at 12pm, please follow carline procedures.
  • All students will be picked up via carline.
  • There is no after care on August 12.
  • If you would like to request any additional carline placards, please email Mrs. Apt at aapt@sacst.org


CARLINE REMINDERS:

  • Students should not exit the vehicle until they hear the whistle.
  • Families with students in PreK/Kinder/1st grade should use red line (the line on the right, closest to the school building).
  • Students should not exit the vehicle if the vehicle has not passed the corner of the St. Vincent de Paul building.
  • Students in blue line (the line on the left, closest to the gym) should walk up the middle of the parking lot to the covered crosswalk.

NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION

LINK TO THE PRESENTATION: New Family Orientation | St Anne Catholic School, Tomball | Tomball, TX (saintannecs-tomball.org)

FIRST MASS DAY 

Thursday, August 15


The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls during the first week of school, our first school Mass of the year will take place on Thursday, August 15th.

  • 1st - 8th grade students will attend Mass and wear Mass uniforms.
  • No School Mass on Wednesday.

ABSENCES


Parents are required to contact the school office at clinic@sacst.org to confirm a student absence - a voicemail message is acceptable notice. Please call the school office at 281-351-0093 ext. 107. Parents/guardians of students marked absent without notification will be called by the Office to confirm the absence.  

VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS


Access to school building during school hours is through the main entrance only. All visitors, including school parents are required to check in through the school office and show valid picture identification. Visitors approved to enter the building will be issued name tags that must be worn while on campus, including the gym.

LUNCH OPTIONS


  • Bring lunch from home
  • Order lunch through School Eatery - Monday - Friday
  • Order pizza from the PTO on Friday


School Eatery begins on Tuesday!



Lunch service will begin on Tuesday, August 13. Orders must be placed through their website at

https://schooleatery.com/ before 8am


School Eatery Welcome Letter (Click Here)

PTO PIZZA FRIDAY BEGINS AUGUST 16!

Lunch includes 2 slices of pizza (cheese or pepperoni), fruit, snack and a drink for $7.50. We thank our PTO for hosting this fundraiser for our students.


Orders for August must be placed by Wednesday Morning 8am!


Easy online ordering through the Family Portal.


How to order Pizza Friday (Click Here)

School News

Fall Sports Interest Survey


 

CLICK HERE FOR FALL SPORTS INTEREST SURVEY


Parents: Please plan on attending a fall sports information meeting on

Wednesday, August 14 at 4-4:30pm in the gym.


Thanks,

Chris Carpio

Athletic Director 

2024-2025 Calendar

Holiday School Closed

August 12 - Noon Dismissal - First Day of School

September 2 - Labor Day

October 11 - Staff Development

October 14 - Holiday

October 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 25 - Noon Dismissal - Stream Day

November 22 - Noon Dismissal - Grandparents Day

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

December 20 - Noon Dismissal

December 21-January 3 - Christmas Break

January 6 - Staff Development

January 20 - Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr.

February 17 - Staff Development

February 21 - Noon Dismissal - Stream Day

February 24 - Gala Holiday

March 10-14 - Spring Break

April 17 - Noon Dismissal - Holy Thursday

April 18 - Good Friday

April 21 - 22 - Easter Break

May 9 - Noon Dismissal - Field Day

May 22 - Noon Dismissal - Last Day of School


School Uniforms

Flynn O'Hara

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Check uniform requirements for your incoming grade level!

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Click HERE to view a

Uniform Guidelines Pictorial


Flynn O'Hara Online Store (Here)

Around the Parish and Community


Love God's Will

CHECK FOR NEW SHOWTIMES!!

CLICK HERE to purchase movie tickets

CMG Safe Haven Training and Background Check

Required – CMG Safe Haven Training and Background Check

 

We are so excited about the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, and we are thankful for everyone who volunteers their time and talents to St. Anne Catholic School. The students, teachers and parents really appreciate all the hard work that is put into making all our events a success.


All volunteers and staff must be CMG Safe Haven trained to work with children within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Please plan time to take the online, self-paced, Safe Environment Course (CMG Connect). This course certification is entirely free, online, easy to complete, and valid for five years.

 

Click on the link below to register. You will not need to print the certificate since all your training completion dates are retained in the system. If you have any questions or need some assistance, please  email Elizabeth Dailey in the school office.

 

Click here to register for CMG Safe Haven Training

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

You will be required to complete a criminal background check as part of the registration process. 

 

Under the Affiliation tab answer the following questions:

·       “Primary Parish/School” – Answer: St. Anne Catholic School - Tomball

·       “Select A Role” – Answer: Volunteer.

·        “I participate as a/an” – Answer: #2 Volunteer (Church/Archdiocesan Catholic School)

 

From your Dashboard – Click: Start Safe Environment Mandatory Training– Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

 

On the last page of the curriculum, submit your background check information. Please enter your name as listed on your government issued identification.

 

·        Note: The training will remain In Progress until your background check is processed and reviewed by the Archdiocese. This can take up to 2 weeks.

 

St. Anne Catholic Church

St. Anne Church Bulletin

MASS TIMES:

WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM and 6:30PM

THURSDAY | 8:30 AM

FRIDAY | 8:30 AM (Anointing of the Sick after Mass)

SATURDAY | 5:00 PM English |

    First Saturday of the Month Mass 8:00 AM

SUNDAY |8:00 AM and 10:00 AM English

12:00 PM (Noon) Spanish



RECONCILIATION:

THURSDAYS | 5:00-6:00 PM | Parish Hall


EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:

THURSDAYS | After 8:30 AM Mass until 7:00 PM


PATRIOTIC ROSARY | via Zoom every Monday at 6:00 PM (rtcmelia@gmail.com)

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