Thank you for attending our school's largest fundraiser, Hot Summer Slice! With your continued support we can ensure our legacy of exceptional Catholic education.
Upcoming Dates  
Oct. 1
First Calendar Raffle Drawing
Oct. 2
Basketball Evaluations:
12:30-1:45pm - 8th Gr Boys
1:30-2:45pm - 7th Gr Boys
2:30-3:45pm - 6th Gr Boys

Oct. 3
Gr 2-5 Fieldtrip to Milwaukee Zoo
Oct. 4
Picture Retakes
Oct. 11
Chess Club Early Bird Special Deadline
Oct. 12
Oct. 13
Gr 3K-1 Fieldtrip to Ebert's Farm
Oct. 14
NO SCHOOL - Educators Convention
Oct. 15
Oct. 20-23
Book Fair
Oct. 21
Grandparent's Day
8am Mass
11am school dismissal
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Parish Connection
   
-Oct. 2nd 1pm Youth (Gr.9-12)2017 Summer Mission Trip Informational Meeting in St. Anthony Hall.

-Oct. 2nd/3rd Family Program.

-Oct. 3rd 2pm Pet Blessing.

-Oct. 3rd 10-11:30am  Molly Ministry Meeting, come help us plan!

-Oct. 3rd 7pm Moms Night Out, The Melting Pot.

-Oct. 4th 7:30pm The Armor of God women's bible study.  It's not too late to join us!

-Oct. 5th 10-11:30am Guardians and Angels.

-Oct. 5th 6:30-8:15pm 9th/10th Gr Confirmation Preparation.

-Oct. 8th 6:15-8:00pm Wine & Beer Social, childcare available with advance registration.

-Oct. 11th Firstfruits - A Gathering of Women.  Morning (childcare available), afternoon and evening sessions offered.

-Oct. 13th 6:15-7:45pm First Reconciliation Parent/Child Session. Childcare available if preregistered with Kathy Paro.

-Oct. 16th/17th Family Program.

-Oct. 19th 6:30-8:15pm 11th Gr Confirmation.
 
 
Save the date!
Girl Scout Lock-in!


WHEN: Friday, March 10th, 2017
WHERE: St. Anthony PLC
BEGINS: 7:00 p.m.
ENDS: 9:15 p.m. for grades K5-2
ENDS: 8:00 a.m. the next morning for overnight troops (grades 3-8)
*All girls attending must be registered Girl Scouts.

B e Respectful
Only with prayer - prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls - will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life." -Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Catholic Bishops
Did you know?
Our parish cabinet, including our school principal Mrs. Knippel, are in LA participating in the last of four sessions as part of the  Parish Catalyst project.
If you recall, the founder of Parish Catalyst, William E. Simon, Jr. authored a book about vibrant Catholic parishes and we are in it.  The book is now available on Amazon.
Morning Mass Reflection: 
Fr. John Yockey encouraged us to slow down enough to take in all the beauty that is around us. Let nature touch you and lift your minds and hearts to God, the source of it all. We were also challenged to find what energizes each of us and develop that passion, as a way to stay in touch with the God that has made you the most beautiful creation.
 
Did you miss the video from Catechetical Sunday?
You can view that as well as Al McCauley's powerpoint presentation and information from the Sept.18th/19th  family program session here.

The speaker on Oct. 3rd will be Fr. Tony Zimmer. All adults are welcome to attend the adult session from 6:25-7:25pm in the PLC.
September 28, 2016
From the Desk of Ellen Knippel, Principal
 
Dear Parents,
 
It's hard to believe we are at the end of September! Our students have settled in nicely! We have completed all of our first round of MAP testing (5K-Gr.8) and we are halfway through the first quarter. A reminder that, per our dress code policy,  this is the last week for shorts until May. If by chance the weather turns unseasonably warm, I will allow shorts on a specific day.

Thank You! Thank You! Words can't express my thanks to all who planned and participated in our 2016 Hot Summer Slice event! We had a bit of rain but it didn't dampen the spirits of our junior golfers! The planning committee led by Andrea Wojcinski did an outstanding job! Thank you from all students and staff of St. Anthony on the Lake!

Blessings!

Mrs. Knippel

School News
Picture Retake Day is October 4th
If you missed getting your picture taken on Back-to-School Night, please plan to dress up for pictures on Tuesday, October 4th.  Bring dress code clothing to change back into afterward.  If you would like a retake done, please bring the original proof with you for the photo shoot.  You may also dress up and bring dress code clothing for later.
Fall 2016 Chess Club
 
Chess Scholars is returning to St. Anthony! Students in grades K-8 are invited to join the club which will meet Tuesdays, October 25-December 20th, 2:30-3:30pm at our school.  No previous knowledge of chess is necessary.    Fee for the Fall session is $94 if you register by October 11th.  For more information and instructions on how to sign up, click here. 
Annual Pet Blessing
Monday October 3rd at 2pm
Please join us for our annual St. Anthony Pet Blessing  on the lower playground. All St. Anthony pets and their families are welcome!  All pets must be accompanied by an adult and be on a leash or in a cage!

Attention New Families and Mentor Families
The  new family/mentor family social is this weekend!  We will be gathering in the PLC on Sunday, October 2nd from 4-6 pm for pizza and drinks.  Your entire family is welcome!  Come reconnect with your mentor/mentee family and meet new faces!
An evite was sent out on Sept. 18th.  If you haven't had a chance to RSVP, please do so here.

Make A Difference
Adults
A few confirmation and teen Bible Study small group leaders are still needed.   If interested, contact Cindi Petre.
 
Middle Schoolers
-Families with children 5th grade and above can provide food and serve dinner to  low-income families at the Hope Center in Waukesha on Wed. October 5th.  This is a great way to volunteer as a family or for teens to get service hours!  Sign up here or for questions contact Laura Smyczek.

-Servers are still needed for some upcoming Masses, Sign up.

Altar Server Training (5th grade-adult)
For both new servers and those that would like a refresher. Offered Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 16. Sign up!  
All 4th grade students and any other students who wish to learn how to serve will be trained on Friday, Sept 30, during school.
 
Classroom Corner

Students in 5th grade are working on editing their Descriptive Narratives of their Bedrooms in small groups and conferencing individually.


 

Students in 4th grade wrote acrostic poems for the word RESPECT. They are in the hallway by the preschool classes.

Thank you for sharing the message of "Be respectful" this month!
 
 
Prayers and Celebrations
Celebrations  
Our 5k teacher Miss Brechon is now Mrs. Baggott!  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Baggott on your marriage!
We also celebrate the marriage of our Spanish teacher, Miss Elaina Heddleson, who is now Mrs. Elaina Spencer!

Gratitude
Thank you 8th graders and families for kick-starting our new initiative to strengthen our school's parish presence through greetings at all Masses this weekend!  The St. Anthony Hospitality Ministry is grateful for your time and smiles!
We Still Need Your Help!!
The middle school students continue to sell Calendar Raffles as a fundraiser for their Washington DC trip. Calendars are $20 and give you an opportunity to win 365 times a year ($25 - $500)! Calendars are available through the school office or any 5-8th grade family. Names begin to be drawn on Saturday, October 1st. Please help our students get to Washington DC!
-Basketball evaluations for boys Gr 6-8 are scheduled for Sunday October 2nd.  Check the Upcoming Dates section of this newsletter for time slots.
 
-Please come and cheer for our Volleyball teams at the following home games:

Friday 9/30:

6th grade boys 6 pm


Newsletter Submissons
Email MELANIE SOBOTKA at  commschool@stanthony.cc
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