St. Ann School Mission Statement We at St. Ann School are guided by the Holy Spirit to provide an exceptional Catholic education for students spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 8:30am, 10:30am, and 5:30pm October Events

2 - B Spirits @ Heritage, 5:30pm

2 - A Spirits @ Heritage, 6:30pm

6 - CAPS Homecoming, 1 hour early dismissal

7 - Mrs. Noaker’s birthday

11 - Muffins with Moms, 7:15am

12 - B Spirits @ St. Mike’s, 5:30pm

14 - Mrs. Pastula’s birthday

15 - Mrs. Shelley Taylor’s birthday

15 - Faith Afire, Padre Pio movie, Noon, Parish Hall

16 - Only CAPS Late Start, no AM bussing

16 - B Spirits @ Trinity, 5:30pm

16 - A Spirits @ Trinity, 6:30pm

17 - Mr. Carlson’s birthday

19 - Mr. Martin’s birthday

19 - B Spirits @ Renaissance, 5:30pm

19 - A Spirits @ Renaissance, 6:30pm

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October Altar Servers Sept. 30 : 4:30 - Julia Jezak

Lindsay Ward

Oct. 1: 8:30 - Carson Stack

Ethan Stack

Oct. 1: 10:30 - Avery Mickelson

Oakley Mickelson

Gracie Tweedale

Kaylee Tweedale

Oct. 1: 5:30 - Sydney Bushor

Chloe Lijewski

Mr. Robert Kellogg, Principal 800 W 13th Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231.775.1301 www.stanncadillac.org

Go4TheGoal Students who forgot to bring in their Go4TheGoal $1 are welcome to bring it in any time next week. Thank you for supporting Pediatric Cancer Awareness and Research.

From the Principal

Our week started with an amazing Parable Project Assembly on Monday. Our students and staff enjoyed the performance of Jesus’ parables, which were depicted with drama, humor, and great student participation. Our Girls Volleyball teams played St. Mary’s on Monday. They continue to improve their serving and volleying, while working hard, being good teammates and displaying great attitudes! Our 4th graders were excellent leaders for our School Liturgy on Wednesday. Our students in grades 2-6 have prepared well for their MAP Testing this week (Reading and Math) by coming in rested and by having eaten a good breakfast. We will continue the testing on Tuesday for 1st, 5th, and 6th grades and make-up testing in all grades. All students in grades K-6th also recently participated in DIBELS Testing ( a 2-3 minute assessment) that will help guide our Reading instruction throughout the school year.

Our 4-6 graders started their Safety Around Water program this week at the YMCA. The first two days went very well with students well prepared (bathing suits, towels, etc.) and receptive to the instruction they are receiving.

Our students and staff will begin praying the Rosary next Monday for the month of October (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays). I would ask that all of our students bring their rosaries to school for the entire month. Our teachers will keep the rosaries in a basket for younger students to use throughout the month. Our 3rd graders will be our leaders for our School Liturgy, which is also a Loaves & Fishes Liturgy (canned fruit and vegetables, tuna, mac & cheese, spaghetti pasta and sauce). The monthly awards (Dignity & Respect and Ponderosa Star Student) will be presented after the School Liturgy. I am still looking for one additional sponsor ($250) for the Dignity and Respect Award.

Thank you for using the recently painted parking spaces in the East Parking Lot to enable our students to be safely picked up after school! I am hoping that this will continue through the Winter when the yellow lines may be covered. Our students safety is very important to all of us! Please continue to follow our drop-off procedures in the morning. My one area of great concern is the parents/children who are walking directly to the front entrance.

Our 4th-6th grade students have worked two days this week on preparing a float for the Cadillac Vikings Homecoming parade (thank you Falissa, Katie and Marybeth Munch for your leadership). They will continue their efforts on Tuesday and Wednesday next week at Mr. and Mrs. Kamaloski’s home (4301 M-55, past Thirsty’s) from 4:00-6:00pm. All students and staff are invited to join us for the parade. Please meet us between 4:30-4:45 at the Pavilion. We are meeting between 4:30-4:45 at the Pavilion (students 1st grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult) and students should be picked up at the Cadillac High School Tennis Courts at the end of the parade.

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Parent Lunch Duty Please check in the school office promptly at 11:05. Mon. 10/2 - Parkes/Williams

Tue. 10/3 - Keen/Notarian

Wed. 10/4 - Ellens/Notarian

Thur. 10/5 – Notarian/Williams

Fri. 10/6 - Dickerson/Notarian

Dillon Lizotte (x2), 1st Ethan Strom, 1st William Hogg, 1st

Brecken Barczewski, 1st Hailey Kuhn, 1st Savie Abee (x2), 1st

Sean Krannitz, 5th Spencer Pretznow, 5th Sydney Bushor, 6th

Tommy Huynh, 6th (x2) Brooke Ellens, 6th

I Spy

Quinn Godfrey, JrK Declan Krannitz, JrK Tristan Fenner, K Nick Frensley, K

Lliam Dahl, 1st Drew Dickerson, 1st Taj Frye, 2nd Benjamin Grant, 2nd

Graham Lijewski, 3rd Sara Peltier, 3rd Drew Kornacki, 4th Elizabeth Korson, 4th

Grace Drabik, 5th Ben Enyeart, 5th Luke Feister, 6th MaKayla Gowell, 6th

Playground Superstars

20 - Parent’s Night Out, TBA

22 - Parish Breakfast after

8:30 am & 10:30 am Masses

23-27 - Book Fair

23 - B Spirits @ St. Mary’s, 5:30pm

23 - A Spirits @ St. Mary’s, 6:30pm

26 - Early dismissal @11:30 for conferences

26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 12:30- 4:30 & 5:30-7:00

26 - B Spirits vs. Heritage, 5:30pm

26 - A Spirits vs. Heritage, 6:30pm

Health Alert Please be sure that if your child has been sick with a fever that they are fever-free, unmedicated, for 24 hours before they return to school. Thank you for your cooperation!

Lunch Menu

Thank you, Mr. Swanson, for doing a great job at keeping all of our staff and parents informed as to what you and Mrs. Schroeder are serving for snack and lunch each day. You can find the menu along with our live

school calendar at our website.

Flag Folding Thank you Mr. Doug Nye (former St. Ann School parent and veteran) for instructing our 6th grade students on how to respectively raise, lower, and fold the American flag.

Parish ladies helped Miss Cleveland’s class make rosaries in preparation for the month of October.

Spirit Week Monday - PJ Day Tuesday - Farmer/Cowboy Day Wednesday - Crazy Tie/Hair Tie Day (after School Liturgy) Thursday - Social Media Day Friday - Blue and Gold Day

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Handbook Highlights (page 5-6) ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend school regularly and on time.

The first bell rings at 7:35AM. A student is tardy and must report to the office if they arrive after 7:40AM. School starts promptly at 7:40AM, after the second bell has rung.

Non-bus students should not arrive before 7:15AM.

Absences As a safety measure and as a courtesy to the school staff, parents/guardians are requested to call the school at 775-1301 on the first day of a particular illness. All absences must be reported to the school office by the parent or guardian. Please call by 9:00AM.

School secretaries begin calling parents of any students marked absent by 9:00AM. If a parent or guardian cannot be reached within a reasonable amount of time, the student will be marked unexcused.

Students will be marked half-day absent for the morning if they arrive after 9:15AM. Students will be marked half-day absent if they leave before 1:15PM.

Spirits A and B Teams played against St. Mary’s.

St. Ann School 800 W 13th St

Cadillac, MI

5:30PM - 9:30PM

AUTUMN AUCTION

Featuring the Pub Runners! The Pub Runners have charmed audiences with their fun combination of Irish music, folk music, and sing-a-longs for years! All who attend will walk away with a smile! No one has to get on stage this year...we promise!

$25 Ticket includes: Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts all evening, 1 Beverage (pop/beer/wine), Entry in $1000 Grand Prize Raffle, Silent Auction, and The Pub Runners Cash Bar available (must be 21 yrs. or older)

https://www.facebook.com/stanncadillac/

www.stanncadillac.org All proceeds will be used to purchase a new Science series and supplemental materials.

Featuring Jason Evert

Please support the RESPECT LIFE Apostolate as we work to make these events available in our community.

2017 PARENTS CONFERENCE

Saturday, Nov. 4th8:00 am - 3:00 pm

• This event is for the entire family (Parents, Grandparents and children of all ages)

• Bishop Raica will be joining us to celebrate Mass (in the morning)

• Free separate children’s activities will be provided for daycare - 12th grade. Children’s activities will be led by local clergy as well as the Alma Sisters of Mercy.

• Infants and small children are also welcome to remain with their parents. Amentities will be set up to make the event child-friendly.

• Pre-registration is required for families. You can register online at parentsconference2017.eventbrite.com or through the event on facebook by searching for “Parents Conference”.

• Register before October 22nd for early bird savings! Early Bird Pricing: $25 single / $40 couple / $55 Family Pass (2 adults with any number of kids)

• Lunch provided

• Childrens’ adoration and confession will be available for everyone

• You may also call (231) 633-2146 for more information

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A special day for the entire family! The Parents Conference is full of resources to strengthen marriage and family life. Headliner Jason Evert, founder of the Chastity project has spoken in over 40 countries and is a best selling author of more than ten books. We have several other great speakers presenting throughout the day.

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EARLY BIRD (until October 23rd)Includes a Catered LunchSingle $25Couples $40Families $55 (any # of children) Free Kids ProgramsPrice Increases After October 23rd

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Pre-registration required for families by October 25th