ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL
Wednesday Weekly
Phone: 444-4000
CALENDAR
Thursday, March 30
Michael’s pizza
Friday, March 31
4th - Sutter’s Fort @ 8 am
1st - Donuts 4 Dad @ 8 am
2nd - art docent @ 12:30 am
Monday, April 3
1st - sci. docent @ 1:30 pm
Tuesday, April 4
Baked potato
8th - Voyage to Mars @ 10:30 am
5th - art docent @ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 5
Angelina’s noodles
Council’s Corner
April Service Activity
Bring in a “gently” used children’s
book ( K - 8) and earn “free dress”
on Friday, April 7.
Calendar change
Reminder: The last day of
school and Field Day have been
rescheduled to May 26, with an
11:00 am dismissal.
In memory
We have been blessed with a
brand new stove for our kitchen,
thanks to Veronica Pezzi and
donations made in memory of her
husband, Peter Pezzi.
God’s Corner...
“Every good and perfect
gift is from above.”
James 1:17
Fax: 444-4013
March 29, 2017
Annunciation-School.org
Rejoice and be glad!
Today at Mass, Father Cesar talked about the importance of practice. He
reminded us that in so many areas of our lives, we need to practice before we
improve, such as in sports or in our recent jr. high play, athletes and thespians
must practice and continually rehearse if they want to succeed. In an effort to
become better versions of our selves, Lent is a season in which we conscientiously examine our habits, specifically with prayer, charity, and self-denial.
Father Cesar said that it is never too late to revisit our original Lenten goals
and start anew with acting on those ideas to improve our selves. He also tied
the homily to the scriptures by reinforcing our belief that no matter how alone
we may feel or however dry our faith may be at times, God never forgets
us. It is through practice that we improve our faith, and when we become
closer to God, it becomes clear that we are neither forgotten nor dried up in
our desire to glorify the Lord with our lives.
Heads up:
Next week is a collection week for the cathedral’s Sharing Our Daily Bread
ministry. Please bring contributions to Mass on the weekend of April 8/9 or
send in non-perishable food items to school, and the 7th grade religion class
will deliver them to the parish house for you.
We hope you plan to attend the Cathedral Ministry Fair this weekend, April
1 & 2 (in the plaza after each Mass). The many ministries of the parish will
exhibit how they put their faith into action, and this is an opportune time to
check out ways in which you may become more active in our parish.
Saint Pride!!
Last week at St. Mary’s Empowering Young Women event, our own Brooklyn
Silva, (‘14) was a keynote speaker. We are very proud of her and her willingness
to share her humble yet powerful story of facing cancer at such a young age.
At this same event, the St. Mary’s Prima Voce choir sang two beautiful songs.
Seven of the thirteen young ladies were Annunciation alumni (over 50%!).
Their love of singing, in part, stems from their experience and foundation here
at Annunciation School (where they sang for Mrs. Rainwater’s choir).
Kinder & first grade openings
There is still space available in the kindergarten and first grade classes for the
2017-2018 school year. If you know of someone considering school options
for their child, please promote our great school and refer them to the school
office for enrollment information. Thank you!
•Three-Page Edition•
PTO News
Seventh grade’s next Wednesday for Washington will be at The Habit, on April 12th! Mark your calendar and
please come out and support the class’ fundraising effors for next year’s trip to Washington D.C. while enjoying
your dinner at The Habit. Watch for a flyer coming soon, both on the school website and sent home with students!
Interested in learning more about PTO? Thinking about being a room parent for your son, or daughter’s class for
the 2017/2018 school year? Want to learn about our PTO Board positions? Please come to one of our next PTO
Open House meetings on April 6th, either at 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria, or at 7 p.m. in the Staff Lounge. PTO
sponsors many events and fun activities throughout the year for students, parents and teachers: Kinder Welcome,
Uniform Closet, New Parent Welcome, Back to School Night hospitality, Parent Education Nights, Teacher Conference Week, ‘Fun Food’ for students, Christmas Store, Christmas Teacher Luncheon, Catholic Schools Week,
Open House, Have a Heart Campaign, and many more! Parent assistance is welcome and essential for helping
these events be so successful! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you on April 6th! Special giveaway
for all who attend!”
Country Club Sharks
The Country Club Sharks swim team will be having sign-ups, Tuesday, April 4, 6:00 pm at the club. Children, ages
4 and up, are welcome to join! Check the flyer in the school office for additional information. Questions: contact
Candance Ghio at 209-601-3714.
Summer Science and Engineering Camp
The Diocese of Stockton Catholic Schools and the University of Notre Dame’s Center for STEM Education are
proud to sponsor a science and engineering camp opportunity for students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade.
Date: June 6-16
Cost: $150.00 per student
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Annunciation School
Scholarships are available. Registration information is available in the school office and on our website.
Jr. high play
I cannot express how proud I am of all of the students who were involved in the junior high play, Young Sherlock, at
Annunciation School! They all worked extremely hard, and it paid off in a big way. I also want to thank the school,
the parish, and especially all of the parents/guardians who supported the play. Everything from the set, props, and
costumes, to the rehearsal snacks, dress rehearsal meals, and everything in between wouldn’t have been possible
without everyone’s help. It was truly a blessing to produce this show for the school. - Alex Freitas
Over the weekend, Mrs. Denise Guntert (parent of three graduates and niece of Renata Carruesco) activated a
Go Fund Me site to collect contributions in memory of Mrs. Renata Carruesco and Mrs. Laverne Held. With the
contributions, the Carruesco and Held families plan to renovate the gym stage (curtains, floor, lighting, and SOUND).
Mrs. Carruesco and Mrs. Held both directed and inspired decades of Annunciation students, and we are thrilled
that their families would like to keep their long-standing flair for theater arts alive. We are very grateful to these
families, and we look forward to being able to see and hear at our Advent Program and jr. high plays!
What’s up?
•Art Auction: Girl Scout Troop 1477 - Friday March 31, 5:30 - 7:00 pm @ Swenson Park Golf Course
•7th grade Passion play: Good Friday, April 14 @ 12:00 pm
•Correction: Student choir at Mass - April 29 @ 5:30 pm
Flyers in the office
•Piano Lessons
•STEM Camp
•Pitch-Hit-Run
•Cotillion
•UOP Reading Program
•SMHS Mini Rams
•SMHS Summer Youth
Enrichment
Tuition assistance
The deadline for SEEDS tuition assistance application is April 30, 2017. All
documents must be submitted by the due date. We strongly suggest that families
submit applications no later than April 15th to allow time for questions and
corrections. To begin the application process, click on the FACTS link, under the
Family Commitment tab, on the school website. If you have any questions, please
contact FACTS Customer Service.
Registration Reminder
Your 2017-18 registration fee will automatically be deducted from your Smart Tuition account along with your March tuition
payment. ($150 per student) Thank you.
Country Classic - Ropin’ in the Good Ol’ Days
Join us for a stompin’ good time at our 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 13. Enjoy a delicious BBQ
dinner, live music, and lots of reminiscing. Be sure to spread the word. We are searching for six decades of alumni
to join us in celebrating this special anniversary! Questions? Call the event hotline: 209-337-1506 or email [email protected]. Tickets are available in the school office or online at www.annunciation-school.org/60th. Ticket
prices: $35 per single or $60 per couple.
Standardized testing
Please note that standardized testing is the week of April 24 – 28, the week following our Easter break. It is important
that we have all students at school, nourished and well rested. The data generated from these tests is very important in
helping us to determine our areas of strength and areas where growth is needed.