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


March

8:  4th Grade  Songfest (7:00 pm at WC)
9:  NO SCHOOL (Diocesan PD Day)
11:  Daylight Savings Time begins (Spring ahead)
14:  Rosary for Life:  10:00 am
15:  Box Tops Jean Day
16:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 4
17:   Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
       Science Olympiad at GVSU
19:  Board of Directors Meeting:  6:30 pm
20:  First Day of Spring
         Sacramental Penance Service (9:10 and 10:00 am)
21:  Author Visit (9:30 - 11:00 am)
23:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 7
        3rd Quarter Ends
24:  First Communion Retreat
26:  4th Quarter Begins
27:  Living Stations:  Gr. 8 (1:30 pm)
29:  End-of-Month Jean Day
30:  NO SCHOOL (Good Friday)
        Spring Break begins (School resumes April 9, 2018)


ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER

2018-2019 REGISTRATION MATERIALS



REMINDER:

If you have not already done so, completed 
Registration information  needs to be returned
by Friday, March 23rd.


MARCH  IS  READING  MONTH....



St. Anthony K-8 students will be taking the 
Whitecaps Reading Challenge!!

Students are asked to read 15 minutes a day during 
the month of March.  Please see the link below
for the March Reading Month Calendar.
When students have finished tracking their reading 
on the Whitecaps Reading Tracker,
parents need to sign and return the Reading Tracker to school
in order to receive a Whitecaps Game Voucher.




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REMINDER REGARDING PICK-UP/DROP-OFF

~ Students are  NOT to be picked-up or dropped-off at the end of the sidewalk (closest to Richmond Street).

~ At drop-off and pick-up times, the west entrance (nearest the church) is to be used an an ENTRANCE ONLY.  
Traffic improved when Miss Whelan was outside; however,
now people have returned to going OUT the 'IN' driveway.
Please refrain from this during dismissal time.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH WHOEVER
PROVIDES CAR RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES


ARROWSMITH FAMILY & FRIENDS NIGHT


The Arrowsmith Program is designed
to help students with learning disabilities increase cognitive capacities using research.

Please see the link below for more  information regarding the  Arrowsmith Program.




St. Anthony Welcomes Local Author
Glenys Nellist!!



On Wednesday, March 21st, Glenys Nellist will be
visiting our school to read from her latest book
in the popular 'Love Letters from God Series'.

Glenys will sign books for your child.
To order books, complete and return the attached form 
to your child's homeroom teacher.
Book orders are due by Monday, March 19th.




TEACHER LUNCHEON/BIRTHDAY DISHES



If you donated a food item for the 
Teacher Luncheon  or the monthly Birthday treats 
and have  not received your dish back,
you may stop by the Teacher's Lounge to
pick it up at your convenience!



LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS

 
Tuesday, March 27 ~ 1:30 pm
(note date change)


PARTNERING WITH PARENTS
Co-Parenting:  Putting Kids First
Thursday, March 15, 2018
7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C



Please see the link below for a flyer 
with more information:


MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN
Friday, March 16, 2018

Please see the links below for the MS Lock-In
Informational Flyer and Permission Form:








West Catholic Fish Fry Friday

Please see the link below for information
regarding the West Catholic Fish Fry:

WC Fish Fry Friday




Thank you to Randle & Julian Kado
for their donation of books to the
Library and Childcare!





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 March Menu:




GRAND RAPIDS AQUATICS
GR Aquatics is offering group and private swim lessons
for all ages at Ottawa Hills High School.
For more information, you may
pick up a brochure on the rack outside the school office.



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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
Booster meetings are located at St. Anthony at 7:00 p.m.
 
   ~ Tuesday, March 20
   ~ Tuesday, April 24
   ~ Tuesday, May 22

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

SPORTS FEE REMINDER....
If your son or daughter is playing a spring 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.