SAINT ANN SCHOOL

We are kicking off our 5th Annual Saint Ann School Read-a-Thon! to raise money for the kids through their reading. During the Read-a-Thon, we'll be spending some DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time every day at school. Students are asked to read 20+ minutes per day for the duration of the Read-a-Thon. All reading counts! Books, magazines, ebooks, audiobooks! Any student who reads 1+ hours will earn a Free Dress Down Pass. Students, with the help of their families and friends, will have the chance to win prizes and raise money for our school by keeping track of the hours they read. Visit our school website for more information about the Read-A-Thon or click HERE for the link to pledge!

As we return from Christmas Break on Monday, Jan.3, Saint Ann School is planning on in-person learning with the option for virtual, knowing there is a potential for change as new information becomes available. Based on the current level of cases in NJ, especially in Mercer County, as well as being notified by various families of positive cases among students and families, we are offering the opportunity of virtual learning to any family interested. We want to provide this option for two main reasons: safety and comfort. Safety – This provides a way for us to educate children who may have attended functions over the last week with unknown potential contacts. It also allows any student with symptoms or living in a household with someone exhibiting symptoms, to be virtually present and not just return to school for fear of missing work. Comfort – several parents have expressed they would feel more comfortable having their child home for a week, based on current levels spread across the state, prior to returning to in-person learning based on CDC guidelines. As we continue to navigate the school year, we reevaluate the precautions we have in place. Based on school-wide and grade-specific cases all options from last year and new ideas are in play, including eating lunch in the classroom, middle school teachers moving and students staying in their homeroom, canceling club activities, etc. As always thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate this evolving health situation.

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