Dear St. Anne Parents,

Here we are in October with the first quarter's grades ending Oct. 22, and planning our Halloween Festivities for Oct. 29, and also our Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences for Nov. 2-5. School photos will be taken on Oct. 13 for our students in Preschool - grade 8. Every family should be receiving an email from our school picture company....Mugsyclicks....noting how you can get on to their site to view and order pictures. This is the same company we used last year for school pictures. Viewing of pictures and ordering are all done on-line directly with the company. Each family should have its own log in information so that you can view your child's poses and choose one to order if you wish. Class/group photos will be taken in the spring, so there WILL NOT be a class or group photo offered with this photo shoot.

Every family should have received an email earlier today requesting proof of vaccination. Please send it in by next week.

10/11 - Columbus Day (School Closed)

10/12 - Parent Tour (In-house) & 10/28 - (Zoom)

10/13 - Picture Day

10/14 - Parent Forum (Zoom) for prospective parents

10/15 - MSP Parent Portal Closes

10/22 - 1st Quarter Ends

10/25 - SAPTO Meeting

10/28 - Report Cards go home

We were happy to see so many pets and their owners at the Blessing of the Animals. Thanks to Fr. Peter, who gave the blessing, and to Señor Marco, who created the art background.

Columbus Day will be observed Monday, October 11, school will resume on Tuesday.

If you know of any family who would like to find out more about our school from a parent's perspective, please invite them join one of our school's Parent Information Forums. The forum is being hosted by St. Anne Parents and will be offered three times this year. The first forum will take place on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9:00 via Zoom. The Parent Forum flyer is noted below with all the information.

5K WALK-A-THON – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH

We officially kicked off our annual Fall 5K Walk-a-thon last week and have already raised $3,700! We’re just getting started so keep it up!! Packets are available for download from St. Anne’s website (stanne.com).

Please keep in mind the upcoming dates for student prizes:

This Friday, Oct 8: Early birds who meet this year’s goal and submit donations by this date will receive a homework pass

Next Friday, Oct 15: Students who submit a t-shirt design by this date will receive a homework pass

Oct 18: Register and enter 10 names into Pledgestar to receive a free dress pass

Dec 10: Deadline for match gifts to arrive; submit match requests ASAP to ensure your employer has time to process and send payment to St. Anne to receive a homework pass

Volunteers are needed, but signups are on a first come, first served basis. Sign up through SignUp.com (link is at the bottom of St. Anne’s website).

Questions? Email Pui Yee Law at law.aranas@gmail.com.

PHOTO BUGS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND GRAPHIC DESIGNERS WANTED

Volunteer for the St. Anne Yearbook team. We could use some parents

to help take photos of school events, sports games, and design the yearbook.

Contact Tom DelMundo me@tomdelmundo.com

Below is the list of parish service opportunities open to all our families, but especially those involved in the Confirmation Program. Many of these activities have flexible dates. Contact Rachel Leluc (raleluc@stanne-sf.org) for more information.

With the flu and cold season starting, I wanted to thank everyone for your conscientious attitude in keeping your child home if s/he is not feeling well. We want to keep your child and every child from getting sick. We appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness about not sending your child to school if s/he is not feeling well. AGAIN, PLEASE REMEMBER....if your child has ANY of the COVID symptoms, DO NOT send your child to school. Per the San Francisco Department of Public Health's guidelines, you should have your child tested if your child exhibits COVID symptoms. Also you might want to call your child's doctor for any additional concerns you might have. THANKS FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT!

Our parent tours for parents considering placing their child/children here for the 2022-2023 school year began today. Our next Parent Tour will take place tomorrow, September 30. I am offering both in-person as well as Zoom Parent Tours to interested families this year. The dates of both types of tours can be found on our school's website as well as the flier. Interested families should contact the school office. If you know of a family member or have friends looking for a warm family oriented school, please share the dates for them to visit and tour our school.