| OCTOBER 10, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to eighth grader Kate Smeltzer for winning first place
in the VillageFest Student Poster Contest. Students in elementary and
middle schools in Prairie Village were asked to depict their favorite thing
to do on the 4th of July.
NO SCHOOL
Due to teacher in-service, there is no school on Monday, October 13.
ATTENTION SECOND GRADE PARENTS
There is a First Reconciliation Parent Meeting on Tuesday, October
14th, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
FALL PRODUCTION
Just a reminder, our Fall Production has been moved from October 16th
to October 30th.
END OF QUARTER
We have an all-school Mass on Friday, October 17th. Dismissal will be
at 11:45 am.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
We will begin to schedule parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday,
October 14th. All parents are asked to schedule a conference on either
November 5th or 6th. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, November 5th (early dismissal at 11:45), 3:00 to 8:00 pm.
Thursday, November 6th, (no school), 9:00 to 1:00 pm.
Friday, November 7th, free day for all!
SCHOOL PICTURES (PREPAID)
School pictures will be taken on Friday, October 24th. We will send
home the envelope with information next Tuesday, October 14. You may pick
the background and packet of your choice. All pictures are prepaid. Each
student must have his/her own envelope to hand to the photographer when they
get their picture taken. Any envelopes sent in before picture day will be
held by homeroom teachers. If you do not wish to purchase pictures, your
child will have his/her picture taken for yearbook purposes. Make checks
payable to Lifetouch.
FRIDAY BULLETIN
We will not have a Friday Bulletin next week. The next bulletin will
go out on Friday, October 24th.
Mark Huppe, Principal
St. Ann’s Green Team
Excuse proof weekly tips and reminders that help us
all become stewards of our most precious resource.
It Doesn’t Get Any Easier Than This!
EARTH STEWERDSHIP is everyone’s responsibility. Join your friends for these
great seminars: (All times are 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at St Pius X Church.) There
is no charge for any of the seminars.
Greenscaping: Common Sense Yard Ideas.
Oct. 14. Learn how to conserve chemicals and water while beatifying
your landscape.
Green Investing: Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are.
Oct. 21. Apply ethical principles and green values to the realm of
finances and investing (really!)
In The Spirit Of Jesus: Celebrate A Simpler Christmas.
Oct. 28. Learn how to have a more meaningful and less hectic
Christmas. Is consumerism what it’s really about?
David Gaines
SCRIP
The good times keep rolling with SCRIP! Now, when you buy Walgreens, you’re
making more money than EVER BEFORE! Walgreens is raising its rebate from 2%
to 6%! Walgreens is also now available in $25 gift cards.
Also, School Picture Day is right around the corner. Does your child need a
new “do”, bang trim or clipped coif? SCRIP is a “cut” above the rest when
it comes to hair salons. Gift cards for Sopra and Sole Patch are all
available through SCRIP.
Remember, for your convenience, the SCRIP Shoppe is open Friday afternoons
from 2:45-3:00 in the school’s main foyer. SCRIP is available to you over
the weekend. Don’t hesitate to call! We LOVE selling SCRIP! During the
month of October, Monika Swanson will have the SCRIP boxes on the weekends.
If you have any questions, please call Maureen O’Toole (913-341-5834),
Monika Swanson (913-400-2296), Jennifer Hiss (913-648-2310) or Stacie Schirk
(913-648-2023).
Jennifer Hiss
WOMENS CLUB
We are in need of BAKERS for the Women’s Club Festive Food and Gift
Sale on Sunday, November 23rd. If you can bring homemade pies, cakes,
cookies, etc. please contact Mimi O’Laughlin, 913 341-7306 or
Mimi O’Laughlin@yahool.com. Thank you!
CALLING ALL TIGERS!!!
Come join St. Ann’s new FITNESS CLUB on Tuesdays from 3:10 – 3:40. What is
it? It is a quick and easy way for kids AND parents to get a great workout
in together! All ages and levels are welcome – there will be something for
everyone. We will be meeting by the tether ball court on the NE side of the
parking lot. (If the weather is bad we will be in the main school foyer.)
Bring your tennis shoes and a “go get ‘em” attitude! The Kick off day is
Tuesday, October 14th. This is gonna be FUN!! (Water will be provided.)
Questions? Call Kristen Christian 913-648-2202 or kscmama@christian-assoc.com
Party Center at Fall Festival
Don't forget to stop by Party Center Saturday night and sign up for all the
great parties! From the new Couple's Bowling Party to the old favorite,
Progressive Dinner....we have something for EVERYONE! An absolute must, if
you have a student entering 3rd - 7th grade next year, are the Back to
School/End of Summer Pool Bashes for each grade! So, look for the balloons
at Fall Festival and come check out all the fun!
PTO News
Entertainment book orders were filled and sent home this week. If you
have any issues with the number of books you received, please contact
Heather Claver or Heather Hodes. Each month, we will feature a few
businesses/coupons in the Friday Bulletin that might be of interest to our
families. If you find a great coupon, share the news with others! We want
everyone to get their monies worth and more!
Note: Entertainment Books are hand-delivered by our local rep...prize
orders and out-of-town book orders go through their national system and take
just a bit longer to arrive. Our orders are all in and prizes should arrive
within a week or two for all sellers! Thanks for all of your hard work and
patience as we launched this new sale!
“That’s Entertainment” - featured coupons for your convenience!
Don’t forget to use your Price Chopper $5.00 off coupon. These are
dated by month throughout the year...a great combo with your Price Chopper
Scrip!
Buying tickets for the big High School Musical 3 premiere? AMC and
Regal both have GREAT offers!
Need a pizza for the babysitter to feed the crew while you are at the
fall festival? UNO and Pizza Shoppe are both on Scrip - a great chance
to “double dip” on savings!
The Kansas City Home Show - Fall Edition is coming soon and there are
great buy one - get one tickets...lots of great ideas on how to spruce up
your home before the holidays!
Spirit Night at Culvers was a BIG success! It is so great when
everyone comes together to support a business that is so helpful to St.
Ann. Culvers was a large contributor to our fall festival, they participate
in our Scrip program, and they sponsor two PTO Spirit Nights a year! Thanks
for helping make us look good in their eyes.
Angela Wohler
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