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Crusader Connection
February 28, 2025
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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
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| Dear St. Anne Catholic School Families,
Thank you to all who contributed to the tremendous success of our 40th Anniversary Gala. It was a truly memorable evening celebrating four decades of educating disciples of Christ in faith, knowledge, and charity. The event was a beautiful testament to the deep commitment of our families to Catholic education. We are especially grateful to our investors, donors, sponsors, patrons, underwriters, and guests, whose generosity made this celebration possible.
A special note of appreciation goes to Mr. and Mrs. Stawaisz, parents of Father Ryan Stawaisz, for being our honored guests. Their unwavering faith, love, and dedication have profoundly touched the lives of so many.
Our "Principal for the Day" and "Teacher for the Day" experiences were a wonderful success, filling the halls with joy and excitement.
I am also pleased to introduce Mrs. Jo Anna Lundy, who has joined our staff to assist in Physical Education and Learning Support. With over 30 years of experience working with children, she will be a wonderful addition to our school community. Please join me in warmly welcoming her to St. Anne Catholic School.
Additionally, we are delighted to announce the ordination of Deacon Steve Romero, who now serves as our new deacon at St. Anne Parish. We look forward to his presence at Mass and around our school.
Looking ahead to next week, our Pre-K Mardi Gras parade will take place on Tuesday morning following the morning announcements. On Wednesday, we will observe Ash Wednesday. As the church will be at full capacity, students are reminded to remain with their classes during Mass.
Please keep our eighth-grade students and their chaperones in your prayers as they embark on their trip to Washington, D.C., next week.
As we approach Spring Break, I know everyone is eagerly anticipating a well-deserved time of rest and renewal.
Thank you for choosing St. Anne Catholic School.
Sincerely in Christ,
Kendall Shamas, Ed.D. Principal | | |
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THIS WEEK:
Pizza Friday ONLINE orders now open Feb 28 -Tuesday,March 4th
Mar 3 | S4S Pink Shirt Day
Mar 4 | PreK Mardi Gras Parade | Mardi Gras Dress
Mar 5 | Ash Wednesday
Mar 6 | 1st Gr. Field Trip
Mar 7 | Special Free Dress Day
Mar 10-14 | Spring Break
WEEKLY EVENTS: School Mass, Choir Practice, Traveling Crucifix, Rosary Club, Fill the Fridge by Grade Level, PTO Pizza Friday, Lunch Helpers, After School Programs and Athletics
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Mar 18 | Gala Sign Up Day - Hat/Shoe Day
Mar 19-21 |7th Grade Retreat | St. Joseph Feast Day | Parent Cheer Meeting
Mar 20 | EC/Elementary Kids Gala | 2nd Gr. Field Trip
Mar 21 | Report Card posted to Family Portal
Mar 24-28 | Gala Sign Up - Free Dress Week
Mar 28 | Last Friday of the month Spirit Dress
Apr 17 | Noon Dismissal | Holy Thursday
Apr 18 | Good Friday - No School
Apr 19 | Holy Saturday
Apr 20 | Easter
Apr 21-22 | Easter Break
May 9 | Noon Dismissal | Field Day
May 15 | 8th Gr. Graduation
May 22 | Noon Dismissal | Last Day of School
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THANK YOU to all who supported our 40th Anniversary Rubies & Roses Gala with sponsorships, donations, silent and live auction participation, and attendance! It was an amazing evening of fundraising and fellowship, commemorating 40 years of Catholic education and loving God’s will.
We are grateful to all our sponsors and those who donated to our live and silent auctions. Your generosity and commitment to supporting our mission played a vital role in making the event a success.
Please join me in thanking our amazing Gala chair, Mrs. Vecera, and co-chair Mrs. Bergmann. Their dedication and tireless efforts over the last several months made the evening truly unforgettable. I would also like to extend a special thank you to the extraordinary committee members for their enthusiasm and commitment to helping with planning and preparations, leading up to the event as well as after it was over to restore the gym back to its normal state. This remarkable group of ladies came together with a shared vision, each bringing their unique strengths, in a collaborative manner to turn ideas into action. We could not have done it without them!
Sherri Minch
Development Director
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Our Kids Gala is BACK by popular demand! This is the students chance to enjoy a scaled down version of our Rubies & Roses Gala, complete with dinner, dancing and the chance to win prizes! See the flyer for details Purchase tickets to the Kids Gala here. | |
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Feb. 28 - Mar 4
Pizza Friday Online Ordering Open
During Lent, only cheese pizza is available on Fridays.
Orders must be placed through FACTS Family Portal (District Code SAT-TX)
How to order pizza from Family Portal flyer
How to check if you ordered pizza flyer
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March 4, 2025
PreK Mardi Gras Parade
Students may wear purple, green and gold with jeans or uniform bottoms.
PreK will host their annual Mardi Gras parade after morning announcements. Parents are welcome and may line up on the sidewalk in front of the school to watch.
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March 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday Mass
8:30am
As always, on Holy Days, we expect the church be full. All students must sit with their class. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for everyone.
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March 7, 2025
Fish Fry Friday
5-7pm | Gym
$12 Adult plate
$10 Kids plate
Join the Knights of Columbus for a Fish Fry every Friday during Lent. Enjoy a delicious plate of fish, 2 sides, drink and dessert before Stations of the Cross in the church.
Cheese pizza option also available!
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March 7, 2025
Free Dress Friday
Special Free Dress Friday announced by our Principal for the day!
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March 19, 2025
Parent Cheer Meeting
4:30pm
Attention parents of current 4th–7th graders!
Join us for an informational meeting about the Cheer Team for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
For questions, please email Mrs. Cruz at jcruz@sacst.org.
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| Girls Softball | Boys Baseball | | All Games start at 4:30pm
Monday, Feb. 24 @ St. Ambrose
Thursday, Feb 27 HOME vs St. Theresa
Monday, March 24 HOME vs Assumption
Monday, March 31 @ St. Laurence
Wed. April 2 HOME vs St. Thomas More
Monday, April 7 @ OLG
Tuesday, April 8 HOME vs St. Cecilia
Wednesday, April 9 HOME vs JPII | All Games start at 4:30pm unless stated otherwise
Monday, Feb.24 @ St. Rose
Wednesday, Feb 26 HOME vs St. Theresa
Tuesday, March 18 Home vs Assumption
Thursday, March 20 Home vs St. Ambrose
Tuesday, March 25 @ CTR, 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 1 @ SAOP
Thursday, April 3 Home vs SEAS | | |
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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.
Reminder: All early checkouts must be done prior to 3:00 pm. Early dismissal of students is discouraged and should be kept to a minimum as instruction continues until 3:27 p.m. for all students. If you need to pick up your child early, you MUST pick him/her up in the school office no later than 3:00 p.m. Please allow 15 minutes to pick up your student.
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IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDER!
Thank you for getting your students to school on time.
The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and all students should be in their classroom at that time. Morning carline ends when the gates are closed. Students arriving after the gates are closed will need to be signed in at the office by their parents. Thank you for getting your students to school on time.
If your student is absent, please remember to email the clinic@sacst.org by 8:30am to let us know of your child's absence.
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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.
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Traveling Crucifix
Your prayers are essential to support those who nurture our children in all of the programs and activities provided by our school. The traveling crucifix is a school –wide effort to pray for vocations and our students, families, teachers, staff members, and volunteers, as they engage their daily work in education.
The crucifix will be presented to your family at the conclusion of Mass. We ask that you return it to the school office the following Tuesday.
For questions, please email or call the school office at 281-351-0093.
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Rosary Club
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 7-7:40 am
Where: Red Building
Please email
Mrs. Blackburn to sign your students.
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ATTENTON : 1st GRADE FAMILIES:
During the month of February, the 2nd grade class has been scheduled to help "Fill the Fridge" for our wonderful teachers and staff. The attached flyer has examples of snacks and drinks, but any items you would like to contribute would be greatly appreciated.
Please bring donations to the front office from now until the end of the month. You can also order on Amazon and have them delivered to the school if it is easier.
Let's show them how much we appreciate all that they do! Thank you for your support in helping us "Fill the Fridge".
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We want to see your pictures!
Please take a moment to share your best photos with the yearbook class by clicking on this direct link: https://photos.jostens.com/JCZGDA.
Your contributions will help us create a rich and diverse yearbook that reflects the warmth and community spirit of St. Anne, making it a keepsake for years to come!
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Pre-Order Yearbooks
Yearbooks are available for pre-order now.
Yearbook $35.00
St. Anne Catholic School Direct link:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09893075
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Recognition Ad
Yearbook Ads are the perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones. See details (here) to purchase your ad online. Thank you for your support of the 2024-2025 Yearbook Team.
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Around the Parish and Community | |
‘That Man Is You’ (TMIY) program Friday's at 6-7 a.m. in the Parish Hall
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
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WILL YOU GO ALL IN?
LOVE GOD'S WILL
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CMG Safe Haven Training and Background Check | |
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Required – CMG Safe Haven Training and Background Check
We are so excited about the upcoming 2024-2025 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.
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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 | Church - Corpus Christi Chapel
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
THURSDAYS | After 8:30 AM Mass until 6:00 PM
PATRIOTIC ROSARY | via Zoom every Monday at 6:00 PM (rtcmelia@gmail.com)
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