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"Let all that you do be done in love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14

Dear Annunciation Families, 

Last Friday our APO hosted the 2nd Virtual Coffee with the Principal of the school year. Our International Baccalaureate (IB) Director, Sheila Loschy, and I shared some highlights of the IB program. We are in our 3rd year as an authorized IB School and 2 years prior to this we were an IB Candidate School. 

A major strength of this program is the authentic, inquiry-based and concept driven approach to teaching. Mrs. Loschy will be sharing more information about the IB program with the community in upcoming Weekender editions. 

View last week's Virtual Coffee with the Principal:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/tT6NpqT1xMCU3MfSNGrfQaruh5oxgS8wf4DbRkJFSsxryIRUezqhebsoIYu7sUm4.YcTRrRpThykJruX9 

Passcode: sB7n4=Gq

The next Principal's Coffee will be on Friday, December 11th at 9:00am. We hope you can join us!

Thank you!

Kari Zobel,
Principal

 
*** Please e-mail nurse@annunciationmsp.org with ALL tardies, absences, appointments, or traveling notices.***
 
POSSIBLE COVID SCENARIOS:
Scenario 1:  Dad and/or sibling isn't feeling well. They have a runny nose, some chills (no fever) and have a headache. The family has 3 kids at the school.  What should we do for school tomorrow?
Scenario #1 Answer
Scenario 2:  I just found out our cousins all tested positive for COVID.  We had a playdate with them this past weekend.
Scenario #2 Answer
Scenario 3:  My wife was identified as a close contact of a co-worker.  She is on quarantine for 14 days.  Do all of our kids need to stay home too?
Scenario #3 Answer
As we look forward to Thanksgiving Break, we ask you to please be mindful of your travel plans. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading COVID. Though staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others, including our Annunciation community, from COVID, we understand that Thanksgiving is a popular time for families to vacation or visit extended family. 

You can check the status of cases for your destination here:
https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesinlast7days
Also, each state's department of health has specific county information. 

Thank you!

Holy Rosary Collection 2020

This year for our annual Holy Rosary Thanksgiving Collection, we will be collecting monetary donations in lieu of food items. We will take our collection and purchase Cub Foods gift cards for Holy Rosary families. We ask that families consider donating by Wednesday, November 18th.

There are 2 ways to donate:

  1. Bring in a $50 Cub Foods gift card.
  2. Send in cash or check (made out to Annunciation) for any amount you choose.

Please send your donation with your child and his/her teacher will collect it in class. Thank you in advance for helping us continue this tradition!


DECEMBER LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16
 
***Please order milk if your child wants it, even if they bring their lunch from home. 
 

The December lunch menu is viewable here and in Sycamore when placing your orders. Ordering for December will be open Friday, November 6 thru Monday, November 16.

If your child would like school milk with their hot OR cold lunch, you need to pre-order that as well.

To order Milk A la Carte:
Go to My Accounting | Cafeteria | Orders | A la Carte tab.
1. Parents can click on blue count button to view list of available a la carte items.
2. Once window is open, parents can enter the quantity of milk for each student.
3. Click "update" when complete.

To VIEW your placed lunch orders, please follow these steps:
Once logged in to Sycamore, click on "My Accounting"
Then click "Cafeteria"
Last, click "Orders"
To order lunches for December simply toggle to December at the top of the screen.
Does your family have a child going into Kindergarten next year?  Do you have any other children in your family that you would like to enroll at Annunciation next year?  Or, do you know other families who are interested in attending Annunciation in 2021-22? 

The online application is now open! Please click here for the Annunciation enrollment process, to schedule a tour, and to complete the online application:

 https://www.annunciationmsp.org/school/new-families/admissions 
We are already seeing a high number of inquiries for next school year!  (* please note, families with current students already at Annunciation do not need to tour, they can simply complete the application for their new student, and submit their child's preschool screening or transcripts.)

If you refer a family to Annunciation and they take a tour, you will receive a $50 referral credit on your tuition next year.  If that family enrolls, you will receive an additional $200 credit on your tuition!  You must email Jennifer Renstrom if you refer a family in order to receive credit: jrenstrom@annunciationmsp.org.

Enrollment for CURRENT students for the 2021-2022 School Year
For the 2021-22 school year, Annunciation School will again use a continuous enrollment model.  Students in grade K-7 will be automatically re-enrolled in mid-January, 2021.  You will then receive an email from TADS to log on to your billing account to
complete registration and set up your tuition agreement. 

More information regarding continuous enrollment, financial aid and tuition rates for 2021-22 will be available soon.  

Questions?
Please contact Jennifer Renstrom, Office Manager,

jrenstrom@annuncationmsp.org.
 
or Christy McFadden, Enrollment Coordinator, 
cmcfadden@annunciationmsp.org

Scholarship Applications Now Available for the 2021-22 School Year!



The Aim Higher Scholarship is awarded to students from families seeking tuition assistance. The scholarship follows students from Kindergarten through 8th grade and to other Catholic schools.
 
For new applicants, the CSAF/Aim Higher Scholarship is awarded to five students from families with the most tuition assistance need per eligible school.
 
Please click HERE to learn how to apply.  Deadline to apply is February 20, 2021.



The Schulze Family Foundation has created the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program to assist middle-income families in gaining access to excellent Catholic preschool programs for their children.
 
The Foundation firmly believes in and supports the strength of the academic experience, the caring community and the spiritual development that is provided by the Catholic elementary schools.
 
Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500 to $3000 and will be sent directly to the preschool to pay for tuition.
 
You are eligible to apply if:

  • Your child will be attending an eligible Catholic preschool;
  • Your child will be in their last year of preschool in 2020-2021 and
  • Your family is middle-income.

Please click HERE to learn how to apply.

Parents - Important Reminder!
Please log on to your Sycamore account as soon as possible and review all contact information for your family, including emergency contacts.  Please make sure all contact information is correct and up to date. You are able to make any necessary changes yourself (address/phone updates, emergency contact updates/additions, etc). This is very important and helpful for us to have correct contact information to connect with you when needed.  Thank you!
Fall conferences will take place virtually on Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12.  In order for our teachers to have adequate time to meet with parents and allow for connecting to Zoom, especially for middle school families who need to meet with multiple teachers, we have altered the calendar.  Wednesday, November 11th will be an early release day with school ending at 1pm and Thursday, November 12th will be a no school day.  Friday, November 13th was already scheduled as a no school day. 

To complete the scheduling process, it is important that you sign up online by clicking on the link below. Please sign up by Friday, November 6.  A conference will not be scheduled unless you request one by signing up online.
 
Click here for instructions on how to schedule your conferences:  
https://www.annunciationmsp.org/school/current-parents/resources - then click on conferences.  This page will explain how to schedule conferences for multiple children, so please be sure to read these instructions before scheduling! Or, you can go directly to the conference scheduler by clicking here: http://ptcfast.com/schools/Annunciation

Annunciation School Council is asking all families to please fill out the following survey regarding Hovland Conservatory piano lessons, even if you’re not currently taking piano lessons or have in the past. Your input will help us evaluate the quality of this offering as well as your interest in future offerings. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelXL9E9CsOLvSRQoj0VApetPllLhnjrDbT_MT6TsC4I6loAw/viewform
 
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
 
  • The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends that with our recent positive cases and community spread numbers that everyone remain diligent in maintaining mask use, proper hand hygiene and social distance whenever possible. Teachers and staff will continue to be extra vigilant about all the MDH guidelines. MDH is our state's appointed COVID authority for all schools and we will continue to follow their guidance. 
     
  • We remain committed to notifying specific classrooms or families when directed to do so by the MDH. 
     
  • We are also committed to following FERPA & HIPAA guidelines for individuals who do test positive.
     
  • Do not send a student or any siblings to school if you have a pending COVID test on anyone in your household. If you have a known exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID, you must stay home for 14 days from the date of contact. You can NOT test out of this quarantine.
     
  • If one of your children is showing one of the more common symptoms or two of the less common symptoms, ALL children must stay home even if other children are feeling fine.  Please notify nurse@annunciationmsp.org for the next steps.
     
  • Our school nurse, Christy McFadden, can guide you on helpful testing locations and procedures to get your children safely back to school while keeping everyone else healthy too.
View the MDH COVID Decision Tree
Self-Screen Daily: 
Please follow Annunciation’s self-screening protocols each day to check for COVID- 19 symptoms in your child(ren). 
Our goal remains the same - keeping everyone healthy!


These symptoms are consistent with the current
Minnesota Department of Health guidelines and decision tree updates.

More common symptoms: 
Have one symptom? Stay home

-fever greater or equal to 100.4, new onset and/or worsening cough, difficulty breathing or new loss of taste or smell

Less common symptoms:  
Have just one? Monitor symptom progression
Have two symptoms? Stay home

-sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, muscle pain, excessive fatigue, new onset of severe headache or new onset of nasal congestion or runny nose

 
If any of these symptoms are present, please notify our school nurse at nurse@annunciationmsp.org
 
HELP SPREAD THE WORD - INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO CHECKOUT THIS VIRTUAL EVENT 
Virtual Kindergarten Preview
Tuesday, November 17 • 8pm


We BELIEVE that your child can learn AND love to READ!

Annunciation is partnering with CSCOE to host this virtual event. Hear from parents, teachers and principals about the impact of the Believe and Read program on their emerging readers in kindergarten through second grade. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions!
 
Register Today
EVENTS
Students who need to have their picture retaken, or who were absent on picture day, can be out of uniform for picture retake day on November 6.  For students having their picture retaken, they must bring their picture package with them to the camera that day.  For students who are getting their pictures taken for the first time, you can order your photo package online.

For students and staff who are not able to make retake day, Lifetouch will be hosting an in-house re-take day for anyone interested. More information will be available next week.

The Annunciation Tree Lot will be open Friday—Saturday—Sunday December 4th through December 20th [or until all trees sellout] on the east side of the church.

We are eager to help you find just the right tree, each uniquely named, for your home. In addition, we will be selling wreaths, garlands, and tree bags.

All funds raised benefit Annunciation Church and School throughout the year. We will continue to offer free delivery for seniors and people with disabilities [within five miles of Church].

NEW THIS YEAR!
Pre-purchase your tree online! Receive a 10% discount, invitation to a private tree picking party on—Tuesday, December 1— 6:00pm to 9:00pm and if you want we will deliver it for FREE that evening [within 5 miles of Church]. 

PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TREE

Questions? Email Jimmy Dunn, jdunn@annunciationmsp.org


TREE LOT HOURS:

* Pre-Purchased Tree Private Party Pick Up *
Tuesday, December 1 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

December 4 to December 20:
  • Friday 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 10:00am to 8:00pm
  • Monday - Thursday CLOSED
APO is sponsoring a used uniform sale by appointment only on Thursday, November 12th & Friday, November, 13th.

This is a great opportunity to purchase gently used items at great prices.  There are numerous pants, jumpers, sweaters, and larger-sized uniform shirts available.  There is limited stock on XS-S uniform shirts (~ 2 dozen in each size).  Available Spirit Wear includes some sweatshirts (~1 dozen) and a larger mix of t-shirts in varying sizes.  All proceeds from the sale go back to Annunciation.
 
If you are interested in shopping the sale, YOU MUST select an appointment using the signup genius: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4DABAB2BA4FC1-used.

All appointments are 15 minutes long. Families are scheduled one-at-a-time to ensure social distancing. At the time of your appointment, please enter the school through the side door off of 54th Street (across from Autozone) and park in the small lot by the courtyard.  Once there, ring the outside doorbell, and a volunteer will escort you to the used uniform closet!  Masks required and credit cards only.
Register for the Parenting Session
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS OPEN FOR EARLY DISMISSAL AND NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 11th, 12th, AND 13th   
 
School will have an early dismissal on November 11th and no school on November 12th and 13th.  The Extended Day program will be open on the 11th, 12th and 13th for our families. 
  • Wednesday, November 11th, Extended Day will be open from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.  We will be staying on school grounds.
  • Thursday, November 12th, we will be going to Cinema Grill in New Hope.  The bus will leave at 11:00am and will return at 2:30pm . The children DO NOT need to bring a lunch.  We will be having pizza there.  The movie is yet TBD. 
  • Friday, November 13th, our theme for the day will be Scooby –Doo-Day.  The children will be watching different Scooby-Doo movies along with Scooby arts and crafts.  The children will need to bring a lunch from home and we will be staying on school grounds. 
     
Extended Day will provide a snack at 9:00am and again at 2:45pm.  There will also be a 4:45pm snack time and this snack is brought from home.

Please dress the children appropriately.  We go outside in the morning as well as in the afternoon.

 
 
APO SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS
LEADING WITH SPIRIT AWARD
Send your kid's teacher a virtual high five!
Give a staff member a hug without touching them! Fill out a Leading with Spirit card online to show your appreciation for all they do. They will receive your recognition and be entered into a drawing. 

A HUGE thank you to the O'Brien, Mullins, Merkel, Lang, Roaldi, Uding and Safe families for contributing donations for the upcoming drawings!

If you’d like to donate a gift card or organize something special for these monthly drawings, please reach out to either Tara Dietenberger at tdietenberger@gmail.com or Jenny Kearney at jakearn@gmail.com.

To fill out a recognition, go to: https://www.annunciationmsp.org/school/show-spirit

 
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
By popular demand, Academy of Holy Angels is scheduling an evening Open House on Thursday, November 13.

Our two October Open Houses are filled to our capacity. We are registering families for 4 sessions at 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:00 PM. Each session will be one hour in length. We want to keep everyone safe, yet share the excitement and energy of AHA and all that we offer! You can register on our website at academyofholyangels.org (click Open House). Welcome to our future STARS in our Class of 2025!!

Questions: Please email Meg Angevine,
 mangevine@ahastars.org.

 
Benilde-St. Margaret's School invites 8th graders and their families to join us for our Annunciation Community Visit Days Tuesday 11/17 from 1 - 2:30 pm and Thursday 11/19 from 8:30 - 10 am.

With a hold on day/shadows visits for the time being, BSM welcomes Annunciation 8th graders who haven't been on campus yet to visit, be in the hallways during the school day, and experience what it's like to be a Red Knight.. These individual sessions will be limited to 6 visiting families on campus (2 people in a household). For more information and to sign up go to
 https://bit.ly/3erRAxc.

Contact Betsy Van Cleve at bvancleve@bsmschool.org with any questions. 
WEEKENDER INFORMATION
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If you would like to have something featured in the Weekender, please submit contributions for consideration by Tuesday at 12pm for the week of distribution. 

Please submit it using this form or by emailing Jessica Knutson. Thank you!
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