Dear St. Anne Catholic School Families, 

It’s hard to believe that we are more than half-way through January. We have many events and celebrations happening around campus this month. Congratulations to our 2nd graders who made their First Reconciliation on Wednesday.

Look for registration information for the 2024-2025 school next week. Once again, we will utilize FACTS Continuous Enrollment, which re-enrolls all current students automatically.

We are all looking forward to National Catholic Schools Week. We will kick-off the week on Friday, January 26^th with our Chili Cook Off at 6:30pm in the gym. Please see the flyer below for details about entering and attending the Chili Cook Off. This year we have a dessert contest as well. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 5:00 p.m. mass on Saturday, January 27^th. More Catholic Schools Week information can be found below. Tickets to the All That Glitters Gala are now on sale. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing and purchase your tickets before the end of January. More information can be found in the Crusader Connection and on our website here. 

Don’t forget to sign up for STEPS for Students here! . There are different ways to participate, and our goal is to have 100% participation – I know we can get there! 

Have a blessed weekend!

Gratefully,

Kendall Shamas, Ed. D

GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, WHO IS GOOD, WHOSE MERCY ENDURES FOREVER. PSALM 106:1

Saturday, January 20 | Father Daughter Dance (see flyer for info)

Monday, January 22- Girls Basketball HOME game at 5:30pm|Boys Basketball @ Epiphany | Spirit Store closes today - see details below

Tuesday, January 23 - Spirit Night Panda Express

Wednesday, January 24| 8:30am School Mass | Boys Basketball HOME vs SAOP - game start time 4:30pm

Thursday, January 25 | Girls Basketball HOME vs St. Theresa - game start time 4:30pm

Friday, January 26 | Spirit Dress | Chili Cook Off and The Great Bake Off

Saturday, January 27 - St. Anne Family Mass at 5pm

COMING UP:

Catholic Schools Week Activities - see flyer for more details -

Jan 28 | Steps for Students REGISTRATION deadline to have packet delivered to school

Jan 29 | Smart Families Online Talk (see flyer)

Jan 30 | Pastries with Pals

Jan 31 | Open House for Prospective Families

Jan 29 - Feb 1 | Nickel Wars - winning class announced on Friday

Jan 31 | Gala Early Bird Ticket Sales Close Today | Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest (see flyer)

Registration is open for after school golf and chess!

Golf will begin on Tuesday, January 23rd. Link to register: TGA of North Houston Classes (playtga.com)

The next session of chess will begin on Thursday, January 25th. Link to register: St. Anne Tomball Chess Program – Foundation Chess: Strategic Minds in Action! password to access online registration form: saintanne

Spirit Night at Panda Express Tomball this Tuesday, January 23 from 10am to 9pm

Order online using 367706 fundraising code or dine in and show flyer at checkout for St. Anne fundraising credit.

Happy New Year to everyone!

We're thrilled to extend an invitation to the Chili Cookoff on Friday, January 26, 2024. I'm in search of volunteers to assist with setup and distributing drinks. If you're available, please sign up HERE to contribute your support!

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming work day and Dad's Club meeting scheduled for February.

Excited to see you all next week!

Best regards,

Paul Feldman

satdadsclub@gmail.com

This year, we are donating funds collected from our annual Nickel Wars Fun to the documentary, "Love God's Will" . A film about Fr. Ryan Stawaisz. His family continue as long time parishioners of St. Anne, no doubt you will recognize his parents Ray and Susan around our campus. Fr. Ryan was a beloved priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. He was always recognized by his cheerful attitude and radiant smile, even in times of great suffering. We were deeply moved by Fr. Ryan's example of surrender to God's will.

Click HERE to see a sneak peak of the film.

Fr. Ryan, pray for us.

Pastries with Pals is around the corner. The event will be in the gym on January 30th from 7:00 - 7:40AM  

Like any event we cannot do it without the gracious support of the parents. We are looking for volunteers to help with the two shifts along with donations of the pastries.  Thank you for your support and consideration. 

Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Contest

January 31 after school in the gym!

Packets available from

Coach Carpio or PRINT HERE

All that Glitters

Gala 2024

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE GALA PLANNING TEAM!

The Gala committee is looking for volunteers! We could use some help with donation requests and coordinating the wine pull. Contact us at gala@sacst.org.

Spirit Store FAQ's:

How long will the spirit store be open?

Our initial spirit store will be open through Monday, February 22. Typically, our spirit stores will remain open for 2 weeks.

Will there be sport specific apparel offered?

YES! At the beginning of each season we will open a new store with different apparel options for the sport(s) that is (are) in season.

How long will it take to get my items?

Typical production time is 7-10 business days. Shipping usually takes 2-3 days.

Where will my items be shipped?

All items will be shipped to the school and distributed to your students upon arrival.

Are students allowed to wear items purchased from the spirit store on any spirit day?

YES!

Are students allowed to wear outerwear purchased from the spirit store during the school day?

YES, but they are not allowed to wear spirit items to Mass. Only the Flynn O'Hara fleece jacket/sweater is allowed at Mass.

ST ANNE 2023- 2024 YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW!

Go to jostens. com

Click- Shop your school

Type- St Anne Tomball

Select- 2024 Yearbook ($35)

Student Recognition Ads also available

If you have questions contact Cary Herndon cherndon@sacst.org

Navigating Peer Pressure as Parents, ONLINE TALK

For more information and to RSVP

Monday, January 29 | 9am or 7:30pm

https://www.smart-families.org/events

The race is on between elementary and middle school!

The first to reach 100% student registration will have a donut party!

The link to register is here: https://runsignup.com/sacstomball

Steps update

 33% of our population is currently registered. 

Let's race to 100%! 

Middle School is currently in the lead with 38% of the population registered. Will they earn the donut party?

Frassati Catholic High School

For questions about Frassati Catholic enrollment, please contact Director of Enrollment, Mr. Tim Lienhard at admissions@frassaticatholic.org

Frassati Family Movie Night - Saturday, January 20, starting at 6:30pm

What better way to begin the New Year than with community? The Frassati Catholic High School Executive Council, made up of the student leaders of the Frassati Catholic House System, is hosting our first-ever Frassati Family Movie Night on January 20, 2024 at 6:30pm in the gym. We'll be showing Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille, and you and your families are invited for an evening of community and fellowship! Admission is free, we'll have great concessions available, and families can sit in the bleachers, on the floor, or in their own lawn chairs. Bring pillows and/or blankets if desired! Can't wait to see you there! Click here to see the flyer made by members of the Executive Council.

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.