EVENT: St. Ann School Plans Weeklong Series of Events for National School Choice and Catholic Schools Weeks

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Jan 28, 2014, 08:30 ET

RARITAN, N.J., Jan. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A science fair, family fun night, Olympics of the mind event and other activities will take place at St. Ann Parish School to celebrate both National School Choice Week and Catholic Schools Week, January 26 – February 1, 2014. Most of the events are open to prospective families and visitors. The events will be part of 5,500+ independently-planned ones taking place during National School Choice Week 2014 – the nation's largest-ever celebration of educational opportunity.

WHO:

Students, teachers, parents, prospective families and community members.

WHAT:

National School Choice Week and Catholic Schools Week celebrations at St. Ann Parish School. Each day will be dedicated to a specific theme and corresponding activity. Events include a Respect for Life Pilgrimage, Science Fair, Open House, Olympics of the Mind, Saints and Angels Competitions, Book Sharing and Family Fun Night. Contact the school for specific dates and times or visit http://www.stannparish.com/schoolsite.

WHEN:

Monday, January 26 through Friday, January 31, 2014
School hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Note: Media are invited to attend

WHERE:

St. Ann Parish School
29 Second Avenue
Raritan, NJ 08869

St. Ann School is a Catholic school serving 180 students in grades PK-8. For more information, visit http://www.stannparish.com/schoolsite.

"We're thrilled that St. Ann School is participating in National School Choice Week," said Andrew Campanella, NSCW president. "We hear a lot about education in the news, but the students, teachers, and school leaders at St. Ann's remind us that every single day, there are great things happening in schools of choice across America."

National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for children – including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com

CONTACT:
Sr. Mary Klersey
908-725-7787

SOURCE National School Choice Week