Saint Anne's Day School & Enrichment Programs

Allison East has been a cherished part of the Day School community for 15 years. This year, that connection became even more special as her mom, affectionately known as Pat-Pat, moved to Saint Anne’s Terrace! Her room overlooks the playground, where she loves watching the children play, especially when muddy puddles are involved. When the children in the Bridge Room heard that Pat-Pat had moved in, they knew they wanted to do something special to welcome her. In the spirit of fall, they baked a homemade apple crumble and prepared a heartfelt card, which they worked together to write. Today, they delivered their treats and spent some time visiting with Pat-Pat, who delighted them with the story of Johnny Appleseed. The visit became even sweeter when the Butterfly class passed by on their stroll, giving Pat-Pat a special wave from their buggies! As she headed back inside, Pat-Pat was already asking when her next visitors would be coming by. Experiences like these remind us of the importance of nurturing connections and embracing the people who make up our wider community. We are so happy to welcome Pat-Pat to Atlanta and to the Saint Anne’s family. We’re glad you’re here!

Welcome back to Biscuit’s Buddies! This week, we’re highlighting our Nesting Room Educators, Ms. Sarah and Ms. Yeme. Ms. Sarah draws on her background in studio art and child development to create thoughtful provocations that invite children to explore visual arts and express their ideas with a variety of materials. She sees each child as an individual, thoughtfully weaving their ideas, prior knowledge, and developing skills into daily offerings. Ms. Yeme is attentive to children’s voices, noticing what captures their attention, excites them, and inspires them to learn more. She is often found intentionally working alongside children, documenting their questions, ideas, and wonders in her notebook. She uses these observations to design experiences that allow children to dive deeper into the ideas that matter to them. Together, Ms. Sarah and Ms. Yeme create a truly child-centered environment. Their investigations, daily practices, and representations of children’s learning reflect how deeply they believe in the power of children’s thinking and the ideas they bring to the world.

Can you believe it’s already November? Please see what exciting things this month has in store!

Another spooktacular Halloween Parade is in the books! An incredible parade of creative costumes brought plenty of Halloween magic, smiles, and festive fun to Saint Anne’s. Leading the way this year were some very special guests — robots from the Georgia Tech Robotics Team! What an exciting and memorable way to celebrate the season. Wishing you all a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Wreath Sale is a beloved Saint Anne’s tradition - bringing festive cheer to homes while supporting our school community. Each beautiful 22” Fraser Fir wreath, sourced from Smokey Holler Tree Farm, is hand-crafted and perfect for doors, windows, or anywhere that could use a little holiday spirit. You can also add a special touch with a handmade wire-ribbon bow, lovingly crafted by members of our Day School POPs community. Pricing Wreath Only - $35 Wreath & Bow - $55 Bow Only - $20 Place your orders between October 29 and November 13, and pick up your wreaths and bows at Saint Anne’s Day School on December 3 and 4 - just in time to kick off the holiday season! Celebrate the season and this sweet Day School tradition by reserving yours today! Purchase at the link in our bio.

Get ready for our Halloween Parade this Friday, October 30! 9:15 Parade begins in the Day School parking lot and will loop around the center pine island. Please park in the upper lots. Following the parade, proceed to the designated picture areas (see map) for photo opportunities. 10:00 Butterfly & Garden Toddler classes parade in the Outdoor Classroom

What a wonderfully PINK Friday! Our Saint Anne’s children and adults showed up in their prettiest shades of pink to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honor this important cause. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated and helped make the day a beautiful reminder of the power of community, awareness, and support!

SAINT ANNE'S GOES PINK! Dont forget to wear your PINK this Friday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Children, staff, and the community are all encouraged to wear their best PINK to show their support and participate in PINK FRIDAY!

JOY ABOUNDS at the Day School: A classroom challenge! In order to further raise donations for the school playground project, classes that have 100% participation in contributions win a prize! Our goal for families is to raise $150,00. In the spirit of the Reggio Emilia tradition, we embrace the environment as a “third teacher,” alongside educators and classmates, recognizing the vital role the outdoors plays in a child’s development. Outdoor exploration is woven into the rhythm of each day at Saint Anne’s, making our vision for two new play spaces an essential step in reimagining our campus. Our current space is aged and lacks the resources to fully engage and challenge our children. We plan to renovate both playgrounds in phases and are excited to collaborate with the esteemed nature playground builders, C.O.R.E. Explore. They specialize in crafting sustainable, stamped-concrete landscapes that mimic natural elements and are designed to activate young bodies and engage inquisitive minds. We invite you to Leave a Legacy of Saint Anne’s Joy by supporting this campaign. Every currently enrolled child at the Day School will get to leave their mark on the Big Playground in the form of their footprint embedded in a stone on the Tricycle Track. *Families who donate at the Leadership Level and higher will receive a “family stone” with up to four children’s footprints. Make an online donation at the link in our bio, or learn about other ways to give, including foundation instructions and stock donations by contacting the Advancement Office at advancement@saintannesdayschool.com. We appreciate your support, and thank you to everyone who has already contributed.