SAINT ANN SCHOOL

Saint Ann School held its annual Science Fair from 02/19 to 02/22. Students in 4th to 8th grade had to complete a science project as part of their Science curriculum and all projects were displayed in the gymnasium for the Science Fair Open House held on Thursday, 02/21 and attended by families, faculty, and the rest of the student body. The faculty was asked to submit their vote for the best 3 Junior projects (grades 4 and 5), and the best 3 Senior projects (grades 6 through 8). A science teacher from Notre Dame High School was invited to the event to help judge the students’ work. Kudos to all our students grade 4 through 8 who participated in the science fair and congratulations to all our winners!!!

Saint Ann School has been focusing on contributing to decreasing its environmental impact. Based on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si”, the school has undertaken several projects in line with the Vatican’s environmental agenda, such as participating in a school-wide recycling program in partnership with our parish community. Each classroom has its own small blue recycling bin to dispose of paper, plastic, and glass, and large yellow recycling bins have been placed on each floor at one side of the hallway. Each day, students are responsible for emptying the classroom’s bin into the main one, which is placed on the street every other week during collection days for Lawrence Township. At Saint Ann school, faculty members and administrators will keep helping students cultivate good citizenship and environmental awareness to better care for God’s world, as they continue to strive in their quality faith-based education.

Saint Ann School is holding a book drive to benefit children of military personnel at the joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The children attend Lakehurst Elementary School, and the school library lost all its books as a result of mold remediation. The book drive is undergoing and will run through February 28. New and gently used books donations are most appreciated and can be dropped off at Saint Ann School or Saint Ann Church Faith Development Center, in the FDC Library.