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Over 195 foster children will recieve holiday gifts this year, thanks to the more than 30-year holiday tradition of participating in the Red Bags KC program. Red Bags KC was started in 1984 by Daniel Jacobs, a former St. Ann Catholic Church parishioner and foster child himself.

I am extremely grateful to still be able to go into the classroom for lessons. Once a month I come into each classroom to give a lesson over different topics: understanding and naming feelings, friendship, I-Messages, problem solving, growth mindset, careers, stress relief, kindness, bullying, and many more topics.

St. Ann Catholic School faculty and staff wishes our families a very Happy Thanksgiving. May each of you enjoy this celebration with your family full of love, laughter and peace.

As we approach winter months with the potential for inclement weather, I want to remind you of our guidelines regarding winter weather closings for St. Ann Catholic School.

After having taught STREAM from a cart last year, I’m happy to say the STREAM lab has been brought back to life and is once again bustling with promising and innovative engineers ready to be challenged.

It is hard to believe, in the month of November, we are already thinking about enrollment for next year! We are anticipating a great turn out for our Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House this Sunday!

Special thanks to the Family Life Office in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas for publishing this newsletter. Enjoy reading the November/December 2021 issue.

October has been a month to remember! From our Fall Festival Fiesta, to The Little Mermaid, Jr., our School Carnival, Conferences, Faith Family & House activities, to Halloween Celebrations, it has truly been a blessing to come together to celebrate as a St. Ann Catholic School community!

My name is Paige Davis, and I am the new Technology teacher. This is my first-year teaching and my first year at St. Ann Catholic School. I graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City, Kansas and have a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. Currently, I am working on my Master’s degree in Elementary Education at Emporia State University.

Sign up for a time on Sunday, November 7 from 10AM - Noon. Families will have the opportunity to meet Teachers and tour classrooms. Click here to schedule a visit.

We have accomplished so much in a short time and I am looking forward to the rest of the year ahead! I hope your families were all able to make our Fall Production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. yesterday.

Every October schools around the nation choose this month to celebrate Bullying Prevention. During this month, schools have two main goals: first, to create a safe and supportive school by educating and informing its students about ways to prevent bullying. And second, to create an environment of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Fall is officially here, and I could not be more excited for this year’s Fall Festival! I am so impressed with the creativity behind some of the packages available for bidding! A holidome in your backyard (item#27)?! The Happy Home package (item #18) also definitely caught my eye!

Here, at St. Ann Catholic School, each and every student’s safety is of the utmost importance. That includes digital safety. Throughout the year we have discussions and teach lessons with all K-8 students about online safety and digital citizenship. Click to read more...

A tiger ticket is an online (virtual) raffle ticket. You can purchase tiger tickets for $25. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy, however, only 300 tickets will be sold. Cash Prizes of $250, $500 and $1,000. For St. Ann Catholic School families when you buy a Tiger Ticket your child will have the privilege of a dress down day on Thursday, September 30! BUY NOW.

It feels so good to be back and seeing students and staff in the hallways of St Ann Catholic School again. This week has finally felt more normal and I am enjoying handing out icepacks and band-aids!

On behalf of myself and the Finance Council we are pleased to report the parish financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Despite many challenges posed by the pandemic, we were greatly blessed by your generous support, resilience and patience. Click here to read report.

As a school counselor I will be able to see students in the classroom setting, individually, and in small groups. I will be giving monthly/bi-monthly classroom lessons to each grade level. We cover many different topics in our classroom lessons like: managing our emotions, friendships, time management, stress/calming techniques, study skills, setting goals, self regulation.

Tickets now on sale! TEXT stannff21 to 243-725 to buy Fall Festival Tickets and Tiger Tickets.

St. Ann PTO is hosting a fun filled evening of food, games & excitement leading up to the Chiefs vs. Raven's Game on Sept. 19. Ticket Prices are $35 per Mother & Son Pair with $10 for each additional son.