Saint Anne's Day School & Enrichment Programs

Sticky Icky! At the beginning of the year, the Flower Spot children created a collaborative piece by layering a variety of materials, including creamy crayon, dot markers, paint, tissue paper, glue, and tape. While working, the children became especially interested in glue and tape. Soon, they were using their fine motor skills to pick, peel, and pull tape from just about anywhere they could find it! Leaning into this interest, the “Sticky Icky” investigation began. Throughout the week, the children were offered a variety of experiences centered around things that stick. At the light table, animals were taped to the surface with large pieces of painter’s tape, inviting children to work carefully to free them. As they pulled, peeled, and experimented with different ways to remove the tape, they encountered opportunities to talk about what they noticed and how the materials responded. In the mini atelier, children used glue to attach loose parts to a board. Glue was offered in bottles as well as in jars with paintbrushes, giving children different ways to apply and manipulate it. A variety of loose parts encouraged them to make choices and discover what would stick, where, and how. At an exploration table, the children investigated how glue behaves as it dries. They painted glue onto plastic lizards and waited for it to dry. Once hardened, they peeled the glue away, much like a reptile shedding its skin. This experience sparked conversations about reptiles, textures, change, and what happens to materials as they dry. Across these experiences, children strengthened fine motor skills through squeezing, brushing, pressing, pulling, and peeling; expanded language as they described their observations and ideas; and explored early scientific concepts such as adhesion, texture, materials, and change.

Welcome back to Biscuit’s Buddies, where we’re spotlighting Day School educators and staff, continuing with members of our administrative team! Ms. Danielle leads Parent, Staff, and Community Engagement as well as Advancement for The Day School. Her years of experience and the variety of roles she has held around the school give her a broad perspective on our community. She brings insight, thoughtfulness, and intention to the choices she makes for our students, families, and staff. The POPs events and programs she coordinates are organized and purposeful, creating opportunities for connection across our community. Her fundraising efforts also help support The Day School and the beautiful place it is today. Ms. Elizabeth serves as our Admissions Administrator and is often the first point of contact for new and hopeful members of our community. She offers each family a kind and intentional welcome, helping them begin their relationship with The Day School with care. She thoughtfully creates opportunities for families to experience the true environment of our school and see what makes this community special. The organization, thought, and care she brings to the admissions process create a welcoming experience and help families feel informed and connected as they consider joining our community. We’re grateful for the dedication and passion Ms. Danielle and Ms. Elizabeth bring to the Day School community!

Know someone interested in joining the Saint Anne's Day School community? Invite them to join an Open House, or send them this post. To RSVP, email admissions@saintannesdayschool.com. We look forward to meeting with prospective families!

Self Portraits: “An intimate, bold declaration of identity.” - Loris Malaguzzi In the Reggio Emilia philosophy, self portraits invite children to act as both an artist and a subject, as they represent who they are and how they see themselves. Self portraits are often offered over time and in multiple ways - line drawings, loose parts, creamy crayons on black-and-white photos, clay - and children get to be researchers into their own identity along the way. Just as every child is wonderfully individual, every self portrait tells a different story. We celebrate this process of self discovery and expression.

It's time for the September Parent Chat! On Monday, September 14 at 9:00AM in the Day School library, we will host the event. This month's topic is Outplacement -- If you are applying your child to an independent school for the upscoming school year or are interested in learning more about the independent school admissions process, join us! Make sure to RSVP at the link in this week's Dateline email. We look forward to seeing you there!

Last night’s Margaritas & Mamacitas Moms’ Night Out was one to remember! From delicious food to wonderful conversation, it was an evening filled with laughter, connection, and the joy of building community among our Saint Anne’s moms. Big thank yous to Laurabeth Bucur, Laura Silverstein, and Karli Farnsworth for hosting the lovely evening. Another special highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the Saint Anne’s Day School commemorative scarves and pocket squares, created in celebration of the Day School’s 60th anniversary! We can’t wait to share more details about these special keepsakes. Stay tuned!

Fall is just around the corner, and that means Family Fall Fest is too! Save the date for our annual festivities on Thursday, October 8 from 4:00PM-6:00PM. We can't wait to see you there.

Mark your calendars for this year's Parent Night! On Thursday, September 24 at 6:00PM you will hear from the Day School, Church, and POPs leadership about all the wonderful things happening at Saint Anne's. Visit your child's classroom, and enjoy an evening of drinks and light bites in our Outdoor Classroom piazza. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to Biscuit’s Buddies, where we’ll spotlight The Day School educators and staff, starting with our administrative team! Ms. Rhonda has been the director of The Day School since 2021. A career change 20 years ago brought her into education, where she has served children and their families in a variety of roles. She has a deep love for children and is truly committed to being a lifelong learner. Ms. Rhonda brings a calm presence to every interaction, whether with children, educators, or families. She is steady and thoughtful in her leadership and is continuously reflecting on The Day School’s growth and service to the community. Ms. Cole has been a part of The Day School since 2006 and has served in multiple roles, making her way from classroom educator to the Administrator for School Operations and Enrichment Programs. She helps ensure our school systems run smoothly, connects Day School operations to Enrichment Programs, and consistently makes sure every child is safe and where they’re supposed to be. Her ability to uphold expectations and follow through on decisions helps keep our programs running smoothly. We’re so grateful for the dedication, leadership, and care these two bring to The Day School community each day!