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Crusader Connection

December 13, 2024


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

Grandparents Day Pictures


Grandparents are the heart of the family, sharing wisdom, love, and a legacy of cherished memories.


Thank you Ally Marie Photography!


https://allymariephotography.pixieset.com/stannegrandparentsday-2024/


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Christmas School Week Schedule:

(Check with your homeroom teacher about details)

Sunday


December

15

Third Sunday of Advent

Monday


December

16

Christmas Hats and Toppers with uniforms.

Middle School Midterms

Gingerbread House Due by 8:30am

Tuesday


December

17

Christmas Socks with Uniforms.

Middle School Midterms

Works of Mercy - Sock Drive due today

Christmas Toy Drive - due today

Las Posadas, Spanish Class Gr. 2-5, 2-3:20pm

Wednesday


December

18

Mass Uniform

School Mass 8:30 am

Celebrating Father Tommy 20th Ordination Anniversary

Gingerbread Judging

K-2 Christmas Around the World

Thursday


December

19

Christmas sweater or T-shirt with jeans

PreK and Kinder PJ & Movie Day

Middle School Midterms

Christmas Program 1-5 | student arrival 5:30pm, performance 6pm

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster's Due

Friday


December

20

Christmas sweater or T-shirt with jeans

Noon Dismissal | No Aftercare

PreK and Kinder Christmas Program, 9am

Class Parties - see grade level information from room mom

REMINDER:

Early Release on Dec. 20th at 12pm- NO AFTER CARE

CHRISTMAS BREAK: Dec. 23-Jan. 6, 2025


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

December

14: FCHS Lessons and Carols, 2pm, at Frassati Catholic High School Assembly Hall

16-19: Middle School Midterms

16-18: Gingerbread Contest

18: Mass - Celebrating Father Tommy 20 year Ordination | K-2 Christmas Around the World

19: Christmas Program 1-5

20: NOON Dismissal - No Aftercare

20: PreK and Kinder Christmas Program

23 - Jan 6: Christmas Vacation

Jan 6 - Teachers return

Jan. 7- Students return to school!

All School News

Family Manger Scene 

 

The story of the first Christmas is one of the most profound in the history of humanity. Yet, at the core, it is a beautiful story about one very special family. 

  

"Christ is seeking a room, not just a physical space to be born into but into our own hearts and with the lives of our family." 

  

In this issue, read about how the recreation of manger scene began and how to engage family during the advent season. 

 

Access the full article on their website at https://www.smart-families.org/shapingsouls



Keep Christ in Christmas Poster


The Annual Knights of Columbus poster contest, KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS, is back!


Entries are to the school front office by Thursday, December 19th. The winner will be announced when we return from Christmas break. 


Please see the attached entry form with details.

- Posters must reflect the theme Keep Christ in Christmas.

- Posters should be approximately 11x17. 

-Name and grade of student should be included on the back of the poster.

Christmas Program details from Mrs. Jones



Weekly Events

ATTN: 4TH GRADE FAMILIES:

During the month of December , the 4th 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".


Traveling Crucifix Sign-Up Link

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.

Rosary Club


When: Every Wednesday


Time: 7-7:40 am


Where: Red Building


Please email Mrs. Blackburn to sign your students up at

jblackburn@sacst.org

DEVELOPMENT CORNER

Annual Fund

I am thrilled to share that we exceeded our goal of $55,000

and raised $58,000!

Thank you to all who donated.

 We are humbled by your generosity and incredibly grateful for your support of our mission. - Sherri Minch, Development Director

Steps for Students

This just in – register by December 30

to get a FREE shoe pass

to be used January 17 & 24!


We are currently at 35% registration - our goal is 100%.

See the graph for the breakdown by homeroom.


GALA


Get your tickets for the biggest event of the year here: https://onecau.se/sacs40

 

We are still accepting donations for the auction:

 

  • Vacation homes
  • Tickets to the Astros, Texans, etc
  • Tickets to the symphony, theatre, etc
  • Know someone who owns a restaurant that might want to donate a dinner for 2?

 

Thank you for your support in making this a memorable event!


What's for Lunch?


Monday through Thursday

Pizza Friday

Volunteers Needed

email: pto@sacst.org

School Eatery

School Code: ANNE

Parents pay directly online

PTO FUNDRAISER

Pizza Ordering Guide (here)

Easy online ordering on Family Portal

Volunteer to help sort lunch on Monday - Thursday


Hot Lunch Link

Orders must be placed through their WEBSITE

before 8am

Orders must be placed through the Family Portal by the posted deadlines.


Access to the online family portal will be open on

December 13 through Jan 7 to order January lunches.

Volunteer for a pizza team


Pizza Friday Link

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

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. 

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.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION -

Recognition Ad now available!

We want to see your pictures!


Please take a moment to share your best photos with the yearbook class by using the QR Code or 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!

Pre-Order 2024- 2025 Yearbook NOW!

Pre-Order Yearbooks


Yearbooks are available for pre-order now.

Yearbook $35.00

St. Anne Catholic School Direct link: 

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09893075

Around the Parish and Community

Frassati Catholic High School 

Human Person Course For Adults - Coming January 2025

Frassati Catholic High School is excited to once again offer adults the opportunity to experience The Human Person, the first course in the Ethics & Culture curriculum, taught by Sister Beatrice. Classes will begin in mid-January and occur once a week on campus at Frassati Catholic. Course information and registration form can be found on our website (click here)! All adults, including current and prospective families, friends, and neighbors are welcome. 



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 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.

 

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 | 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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