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


January

19:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 1
       MS Exams:  Dismiss at 11:55 am
       End of Semester
22:  Board of Directors Meeting:  6:30 pm
23:  Gr. 8 HSPT
25:  End-of-Month Jean Day
26:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 7
27:  Parish Mission with John Angotti
28:  Parish Mission with John Angotti
        Catholic Schools Week Begins
29:  John Angotti (9:30-10:30 am)
31:  Talent Show (12:50 pm)


ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER


PRINCIPAL POSITION


St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a principal
for our preschool through grade eight school.
This position is available effective July 1, 2018.
Please send resume and references 
by January 31, 2018, to:
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Community,
Rev. Mark Przybysz,
2510 Richmond Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504


PARISH MISSION VOLUNTEERS
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Please follow the link below to sign up to
volunteer for the Parish Mission.
High School students can use their volunteer time 
for  service hours.






2018 - 2019 DIOCESAN SCHOOL CALENDAR


Please see the link above (under 'Attachments to Newsletter') 
for  next year's School Calendar.






CHUCK E CHEESE  FUNDRAISER NIGHT

TONIGHT

Thursday, January 18, 2018
(3108 Alpine, NW)

Chuck E Cheese donates 15% of the sales generated from 
this event back to our school.
Friends and family members are encouraged to help
support this event!!




~~GRAND RAPIDS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS~~

Please see the link below for a letter from
Bishop Walkowiak regarding the good news
in Catholic education:








BOX TOPS CONTEST STANDINGS

Four months down, two to go!  Second Grade has managed to hold onto their lead once again, but Kindergarten has moved up a notch.  The current standings are:

First Place - Second Grade, with a 71.96 per student average
Second Place - Kindergarten, 32.23 average
Third Place - 5th Grade, 30.2 average

Keep up the great work!


ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
You're invited to serve the Lord!



When:  Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Where:  St. Anthony Church
Time:  9:00 - 10:30 am
Who is Invited:  3rd-8th Graders

Please fill out and return the permission slip 
below to attend the  Altar Server Training:





Please see the link below for the 2018
Catholic Schools Week schedule:





SAVE THE DATE.....

St. Anthony of Padua School Drama Club
presents
Willy Wonka, Jr.
Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th
7:00 pm at Kenowa Hills Fine Arts Center
Tickets:  $5 (Adults), $3 (Students), 5 and Under - FREE



Daddy-Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 24th
5:30  -  8:00 pm
See the link below for more information 
and  to order tickets!


STRENGTHENED IN FAITH



Family Fun Day
Saturday, February 17, 2018
St. Mary Catholic Church
Marne, MI

See the link below for more information on the 
Family Fun Day and Strengthened in Faith Day 
in June, 2018.





ST. ANTHONY WILDCAT SPIRIT STORE


Great new athletic items have been added for 
Wildcat students and parents!!

Follow the link below:




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HOT LUNCH 2017-2018



Please see the link below for the January Menu:




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WEST CATHOLIC VARSITY HOCKEY


Youth hockey players and their families are 
invited to attend a game for free and learn
more about the Varsity Hockey team.



Please see the link below for more information:



SHINE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY



Please see the flyer below for details on the
upcoming SHINE Rally for students in
Grades 6  -  8:






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. 

2017/2018 Booster Meeting Schedule
The St. Anthony Athletic Boosters Meeting Schedule for January through June will be available early January. All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend. All are welcome!

Show your Wildcat SPIRIT in Style!
The new Spirit Store is accessible online. The store has opened with basketball apparel and will quickly offer a wide variety of spirit wear, along with clothing, blankets, and other accessories. 100% of the proceeds will benefit St. Anthony Athletic Boosters.




WILDCAT ATHLETIC

REMINDER....
If your son or daughter is playing a 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.



Spring Sports for students in 5th,6th,7th and 8th grade:

If your child is interested in playing a spring sport, you MUST register them through Graceac.  If you do not do this, they will not be placed on a team and will not be allowed to play.  Please register by  February 5th.  Please be aware that students are only allowed to sign up for one spring sport with Graceac.   Due to practices, games, and meets, it is difficult to participate fairly in more then one sport.

Here is the link to Google form for registration -  


 
Here is a brief review of the spring sports:

  1. Track
  2. Lacrosse (boys and girls) - Catholic United teams
  3. Girls Soccer
  4. Tennis (boys and girls) - Catholic United teams
  5. Softball - hopefully enough to form our own league
  6. Baseball




WILDCAT SPORTS SCHEDULE
Please see the links below for schedules: