July 4, 2020

Dear Saint Anne's Parish School Community,

Happy July!

I have been very grateful for all the encounters I've had with the Saint Anne community over the past few weeks. It is obvious that you are a welcoming and joyful community. I have been greeted with nothing but support and open arms. For that I am more than grateful.

July 1, 2020 was my official start date. This is not a typical start date. Usually, principals in the Diocese of Rockville Centre begin on August 1. Monsignor Harold thought it was important for a smooth transition, especially in light of last year's distance learning, that I start as early as possible. Here are some updates I wanted to share with you:

1.  Since the end of June, Mr. Fennell and I have been in communication, working on ensuring a smooth transition for the opening of the 2020-2021 academic year. Mr. Fennell has been more than accommodating during this time and I am sure that this process will lead to a fruitful start to September 2020.
2. Staff and I have already begun to meet. Meetings will continue to take place over the next few weeks. Our topics of discussion will include observations with virtual learning, how to assess student growth during distance learning, and how to improve it in the future should it need to continue.
3. Before August 1, 2020, New York State should issue guidelines for the upcoming academic year. It is my belief that after that, Nassau County and the Diocese of Rockville Centre will issue their own recommendations. I will keep you as informed as I can about these updates. It is important to me that we are partners in the education and formation of your children going forward.
4. The Diocese of Rockville Centre, as well as the Morningstar Team, have been actively supporting parish schools. The Curriculum Leads program, which began after the quarantine started, will continue this summer. This program will continue to support our teachers through curriculum mapping, instructional planning, and collaboration.

As the summer progresses and we come upon the upcoming academic year, I will do my best to keep you as informed as possible as to what is going on at Saint Anne's School. During this time of transition, I would like to ensure that we are doing the best we can to give your children the quality education that you have received in the past from Saint Anne's School.
 
God bless,

Mr. Paul Morisi, Principal