MISSION STATEMENT
United by faith and service,
St. Anthony of Padua School community
forms knowledgeable students who are
moral and courageous Catholic leaders.


December

1:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 6
3:  Advent by Candlelight:  3:00-5:00 pm
4:  DK & PS-3 to Blandford Nature Center
5:  PS-2 to Blandford Nature Center
6:  Spirit Day
      Gr. 6 to Blandford Nature Center
7:  Santa Hat & Jean Day
      Gr. 8 Net Retreat
8:  All-School Mass (Immaculate Conception):  Gr. 8
      Community Input Session:  7:45 am
      Gr. Kindergarten to Blandford Nature Center
10:  Breakfast with Santa after 9:00 am and 11:30 am Masses
12:  School Vespers:  10:00 am
        Community Input Session:  6:30 pm
13:  Christmas Band Concert at WC:  7:00 pm
        Gr. 7 to Blandford Nature Center
14:  Box Tops Jean Day
15:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 4
       Spelling Bee after Mass
       Gr. 8 to Blandford Nature Center
19:  Christmas Program (Grs. DK-Gr. 5):  6:30 pm
           Grandparents Christmas Program:  1:00 pm
21:  End-of-Month Jean Day
       Christmas Stations:  10:30 am
22:  NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break Begins


ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER


COMMUNITY SHARING OPPORTUNITY
for PRINCIPAL SEARCH


Please see the link below for information
on community input in the search for a
replacement for our Principal, Julie Whelan.




WINTER WEATHER APPAREL


~ Boots
~ Snow Pants
Remember as winter weather approaches.....
boots and snow pants are needed in order to go on the snow.
Otherwise, students must stay on the blacktop or playground.





ST. ANTHONY SPELLING BEE

The School Spelling Bee is scheduled for tomorrow,
Friday, December 15th,  after Mass.

The following students in 
Grades 3-8 were the Homeroom Winners and will be 
participating in the School-wide Spelling Bee.

3M:  Marissa Barnum & Gavin Clark   ~   4D:  Zoe Brechting & Jake Overbeek 4Mc:  Abigail DeHondt & Cate Sanders    
5:  Jordan Empie & Sophia Makarewicz   ~  6P:  Rebekah Gravelyn & Haley Pelton
6S:  Matt Barszewski & Josh Vermeesch
7H:  Lauren Ignatoski & Randle Kado  ~  7S:  Robbie Kado & Kayla Van Linden
8B:  Maggie Duba & Michael Ignatoski  ~  8F:  Abbey Kimball & Alec Ruback


Words will be taken from the student's grade lists.
If all the words have been used, or there is a tie,
words may be taken from other lists.

Good luck to all students!!



~BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ~


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Please join us next Sunday, December 10th, after the 9:00 and 11:30 am Masses for a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  During this First Annual event, the 
St. Anthony of Padua School Marketing Committee 
will be sponsoring a Visit with Santa!

All School and Parish families are invited to visit with Santa 
and sit for a free 5x7 photo.
Please see the link below for more information.

Please RSVP to the School or Parish Office.




WEST CATHOLIC ARTS & CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, December 2, 2017
9:00 am  -  3:00 pm

All proceeds from the WC Arts & Craft Fair are used to help supplement the cost of the athletic programs at West Catholic High School.

Free parking, food, snacks, and shopping fun!
200 or more booths represented
$2.00 admission




BOX TOP CONTEST STANDINGS

Month #2 results are in and the Second Grade has maintained their impressive lead!
The top 3 grades after two months are....

~ 2nd Grade - with a 38.54 per student average
~ 5th Grade - with a 17.45 per student average
~ Kindergarten - bumping 1st Grade out of the top three, with a 17.23 per student average

Congratulations to all.....keep cutting and saving!!


WALKER fiVe BELOW
Fundraising Shopping Event

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December 10th  -  16th
8 am to 11 pm

Great for Stocking Stuffers!!!

Please see the link below for more
information on this FUNdraising 
shopping event: 






BOY SCOUT INFORMATION
  • 12/7/17:  6:00-7:00 pm in St. Anthony Cafeteria  -  Den meeting
  • 12/21/17:  Pack meeting & Christmas Party - St. Anthony Cafeteria


GREEN INITIATIVE

Word is spreading about the diocese that St. Anthony has stepped up our Green initiative with the Youth Green Team.  
Sustainability initiatives strongly encouraged by Pope Francis in his Encyclical Laudato Si'  are working their way into our school and parish through St. Anthony's Green Team. 
Our school has begun a composting program.  
News about St. Anthony's efforts  are reported by the diocese.

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Also Grand Valley State University students composed a  video  on our efforts for a GVSU project. Thank you all for your suppor t. 



ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL 
MARKETING COMMITTEE

  


St. Anthony School Marketing Committee
is looking for new members!

We would love to have your input!!

Upcoming meetings are on the following dates:

Thursday 11/30 at 8:10am
Thursday 12/14 at 8:10am

Please join us if your schedule allows!






BOOSTER NEWS 

St. Anthony Athletic Boosters Meetings
The St. Anthony Athletic Boosters board typically meets once a month from August through June.  Meetings are held at St. Anthony at 7:00 pm. All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend.  All are welcome!

2017 Booster Meeting Schedule
  • Tuesday, December 12

HOT LUNCH 2017-2018



Please see the link below for the November Menu:




WEST SIDE GIRLS & BOYS BASKETBALL ACADEMY TRY-IN INFORMATION

This is a great opportunity for athletes who are looking to
further improve their basketball skills.
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Girls 4th, 5th and 6th Grade  -  Team Try-In

Sunday, December 3, 2017, and Sunday, December 10, 2017

4th Grade:  12:30 - 2:00 pm
5th Grade:  2:00 - 3:30 pm
6th Grade:  3:30 - 5:00 pm

Location:  WCHS (1801 Bristol NW)
Fee:  $20.00
Questions:  Bill Van Allsburg (616) 558-9895 or
westsidegirlsbb@gmail.com

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Boys 4th, 5th and 6th Grade  -  Team Try-In

Sunday, December 3, 2017 and Sunday, December 10, 2017

4th Grade:  12:30 - 2:00 pm
5th Grade:  2:00 - 3:30 pm
6th Grade:  3:30 - 5:00 pm

Location:  WCHS (1801 Bristol NW)
Fee:  $20.00
Questions:  Bob O'Brien (616) 443-8701 or
westsideboysbball@gmail.com


WILDCAT ATHLETIC

REMINDER....
If your son or daughter is playing a fall/winter sport, 
please remember to turn in their $25.00 sports fee (per player).  Checks can be made out to St. Anthony Boosters and 
sent into the School Office.





WILDCAT SPORTS SCHEDULE
Please see the links below for schedules:


Winter Sports Schedules coming soon!



money-icon.gif  SCRIP:  UPDATED NEWS and CASH & CARRY


We have added several new $5 and $10 cards to the 
Cash and Carry box. These are limited! 





NEWSLETTER EMAILS

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When this is done, you will no longer be able to receive newsletters or email blasts from the school.

If you suddenly are no longer receiving emails from school, please call the school office.  We will send you a 'resubscribe' email.  After we get confirmation from you that you accept it, you can be added back to the contact list.

Please call the school office with any questions:  453-8229, ext. 200.