Saint Ann School News

• There will be a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Guild tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7:00 PM in the school library.

• Thank you to SPC Jose Rivera for visiting our Middle School students last week. He is an Army soldier who was stationed in Germany at the same time as the Blubaugh family. He is a fifth generation Ridgecrest-ian and had many interesting stories to tell the students. He is on his way back to Iraq for a second tour. Please keep him in your prayers.

• If you placed an order for SpiritWear, the items will be delivered to your child in the classroom this week. Please remember that only polo shirts are approved school uniform for everyday wear (exception: SASSY music, band and Student Council t-shirts when assigned).

• Those of you who responded that your child will be participating in the local Christmas Parade this Saturday will find permission slips and details in your Monday Envelope. Please return by tomorrow.

• Correction on Cinnamon Roll Pre-Order forms – the correct pick-up times for December 18 (Friday) are 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM due to our early dismissal on that day.

• Come cheer on the Middle School basketball teams at their games this week. See the schedule below.

• The winners of the H.E.A.R.T. (Scrip) contest are: Blubaugh family (1st Place), Cordes family (2nd Place) and Stoner family (Most Improved). Congratulations!

• We are starting to search for Science Fair judges who are available for judging on January 26. If you are or know a scientific person, let us know!

• See’s Candy makes a great Christmas present for business acquaintances and family! Here is a list of what is available: 6 boxes of Dark; 3 boxes of Soft Centers; 7 boxes of Milk; 7 boxes of Assorted. You may purchase these for $15.50/box in the School Office. Checks should be made out to Saint Ann School.

• Half of the parent participation hours (15 of 30 hours) required of each family is due by January 1st. To ensure that you receive credit for hours you have volunteered, please enter your hours on or before Friday, December 18. If you don’t log your hours, you cannot receive credit. Theresa Gutierrez will take the binder home over the Christmas holidays to tally each family’s hours.

• The Desert Community Orchestra will be having its annual Christmas concert on December 12. Many of our students, parents & staff will be performing! Details may be found on the poster in the School Office.

• Tuition Reminder: Tuition is due by Thursday, December 10.

Upcoming Events:

Mon., Dec. 7
Basketball Game vs ICS @ Kerr-McGee; Girls 2:30 PM, Boys 3:30 PM

Tues., Dec. 8
Student Mass, 8:15 AM, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation

Tues., Dec. 8
PTG meeting, 7:00 PM, school library

Thurs., Dec. 10
Basketball Game vs Monroe @ Monroe Gym; Girls 3:30 PM, Boys 4:30 PM

Fri., Dec. 11
School Mass, 8:15 AM, 4th Grade

Sat., Dec. 12
Christmas Parade, 10:00 AM

Tues., Dec. 15
Christmas Program/Reception, 6:30 PM (students arrive 6:15 PM, band at 6:10 PM), Parish Center

Fri., Dec. 18
Christmas Break begins, Dismissal at 10:00 AM

Mon., Jan. 4
School resumes after Christmas Break