SAINT ANN SCHOOL

This week, 4/19-23, Saint Ann School students are celebrating National Library Week. Slated for the week of April 5-10, because of Easter Break our students had to wait a little while to celebrate our school and nation's libraries but surely did not miss the chance to join in the fun! Our librarian, Mrs. Ortiz planned a week filled with book-smart fun: from daily trivia questions to Bingo, fun games, and virtual visits to the local and national libraries, such as the Mercer County Library and the Library of Congress. In the next few days be sure to visit our social media to find out more about SAS's belated celebration of National Library Week!

This year, seventh-grade students at Saint Ann School will be adding a walking trip to supplement their Social Studies Revolutionary War curriculum. New Jersey, Mercer County, and our local area played critical roles during this time in history and the goal of this trip is to assist students in realizing how much happened right in their “backyard”. Students will stop by carious markers and take note of the events that have occurred there. As part of this exploration of the role our area played in the Revolutionary War, students will be going to the Cemetery at Lawrence Presbyterian Church, where they will perform grave etchings as part of the experience. Following the excursion, they will have a picnic in Weeden Park, guidelines permitting. Special thank you to Ms. Shields, who will accompany the students, and Mr. C for another hands-on learning experience!

Are you a 5th grader? Then this year for you will be a walk in the park! Dear 5th Grade parents, you don't want to miss this AMAZING opportunity! For the remainder of the school year, U.S. fifth-graders can bring their families to any national parks, national forests/grasslands, wildlife refuges, and other Department of the Interior, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- managed public land- for FREE!" This opportunity is usually provided for 4th graders, but since 4th-grade students missed out last year because of the pandemic, the Department of the Interior is providing this pass for the current 5th graders. For more information, visit nps.gov and the website will provide you with information, the voucher you can print, rules, and general questions. This offer expires on August 31, 2021.

On behalf of the PTA Nominating Committee let me thank everyone who submitted applications for and/or on behalf of others for the open positions. The work of the PTA is instrumental in providing needed resources. I look forward to working with the incoming and returning members of the PTA Board. Hopefully next year we are able to host some of the various activities that we could not hold this year. Each of the individuals who have agreed to accept a position is, similar to our general population, motivated and dedicated to Saint Ann School. Please welcome them to their positions. Our newly elected members are President, Rachel Young (P’24), Co-Vice Presidents, Janet Ragan (P’20, ’24), and Lisa Rancan (P’21, ’26), Treasurer: Monica Haley (P’28). I am excited to work with these and all members of the PTA and our greater parent community. Sincerely, Salvatore Chiaravalloti - Principal