Weekly News September 18, 2017

"The Christian family is the first place of education in prayer. Based on the sacrament of marriage, the family is the "domestic church" where God's children learn to pray "as the Church" and to persevere in prayer. For young children in particular, daily family prayer is the first witness of the Church's living memory as awakened patiently by the Holy Spirit." (CCC 2685)

Did you know?

Every school in the Archdiocese is mandated to use Standardized Grading. Every in-service last year was in preparation for its implementation. All area public schools use this system and high schools know how to interpret the grading.

Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this bible study will place you in the midst of the powerful drama of Mary's earthly life. You will learn how she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her Divine Son. Seeing Mary in this way will change you forever. Choose a session:

Wednesday Evenings, 7-8:30pm (SAH)

Sept: 27; Oct: 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov: 8, 15, 29

Friday Mornings, 10-11:30am childcare available with pre-registration (FH-G)

Sept: 29; Oct: 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov: 10, 17; Dec: 1

Looking for ways to Grow in God's Love yourself? Bible Study about Mary, Women's Bible Study, Moms Group Tuesday mornings or Thursday evenings, Alpha and more .... Adult Formation Opportunities

Evening Moms group is Thursday evening, Sept. 21, 7-8:30pm, contact Angie Flanagan if you have questions.

Have little ones? Check out our Molly Ministry/Early Childhood opportunities. Guardians and Angels, Open gym times, fieldtrips, etc. Visit our website!

Much more information about things going on in our parish and Lifelong Faith Formation department can be found in our CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER.

Family Program began yesterday. We are excited about our theme for the year and the line-up of adult speakers. All adults are welcome to join us on Monday evenings of family program from 6:25-7:25 in the PLC. Father Tony is our speaker tonight. His topic is Cast of Characters, and he helps us get to know a few characters from the bible that exude gratitude, generosity and growth. Hope you join us!

What is Alpha?

Alpha starts this week! Register

Two sessions to choose from:

*Childcare available for Thursday sessions

Open House

Oct. 29, 10am*-1pm

*Mass will be offered at 9am in the O'Rourke Performing Arts Hall. Families are encouraged to register online before the day of the event.

Entrance Exam (for 8th graders)

Nov. 3rd and 4th. The test will run from 8am-12pm each day. Students must register for their chosen exam day prior to the day of the exam. Registration includes a completed application and a confirmed reservation.

Open House

Oct. 25, 6pm-8:30pm*

*All prospective families are invited to CMH for a night! S ee what makes our school such an amazing place! Meet teachers, students, coaches, club directors and current parents. Take a tour of the school. Learn about CMH academics. Learn about financial pathways to CMH. Sign up for summer activities to meet new friends!

Information about Catholic Memorial

ALL GIRLS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!

OPEN HOUSE
October 29, 9am Mass, followed by tours until 1pm.

Get a feel for the DSHA community and our innovative approach to whole-person education at our annual Open House, held on Sunday, October 29. Join us for Mass, celebrated in the theatre at 9 a.m., and stay for a student-guided tour (available 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

No registration is required. Open House is suggested for families of 5-8th graders.

For more information on our community, visit opportunities and the application process, visit our website.

Registration for Fall Shadow Days is now open to 8th grade students.

Open House

Oct. 22, 9am Mass, 10am-2pm Tours

Oct. 23, 5pm-7pm Tours

8th Grade Application and Entrance Exam Dates.

8th Grade Merit Based Scholarship Competition, Saturday, Nov. 19.

Applied students can participate for merit scholarships in areas of math, science, writing, vocal and instrumental performance, theater, dance and Catholic Leadership. Registration for Scholarship Day is found on the Pius XI Admissions Application.

Calendar Raffle Winners can be found in the church bulletin.

September 18, 2017

From the Desk of Ellen Knippel, Principal

Dear Parents,

After this glorious weekend (weather-wise) it certainly felt like summer was back! We could not have asked for a more perfect day on Friday for our Hot Summer Slice Golf Outing!! I would be remiss if I didn't send a HUGE thank you to Andrea Wojcinski and her AMAZING team for planning a fabulous event! The number of hours the team put in is staggering and a true gift to all of us! Further, thanks to all of our parents and staff for attending! The numbers aren't in yet but I was extremely pleased with the turnout and the "Great Gatsby" Spirit that prevailed throughout the evening! An evaluation meeting will soon take place, so if you have any suggestions to make our event even greater, please let me know!

Soles for Education: It isn't too late to join Team Knippel OR Team Zimmer and walk with us at the 5th annual Soles for Education Walk on Saturday, October 21st! Registration is free until September 25th, after that it is $10 to register - this includes your Soles Walk t-shirt! You can register at catholicschoolswalk.org. Don't forget 100% of your donations stay right here at St. Anthony to be used for tuition assistance! I'm proud to say that we have surpassed last year's total!! Come join the fun, get some exercise, and support St. Anthony on the Lake School!

Blessings!

Mrs. Ellen Knippel

School News

Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Mass,

September 20th

John Cary, from the MACC Fund, will speak at the 7:45am Mass. All in attendance (students and parents) are invited to wear GOLD with uniform bottoms (no shorts). Those who submitted Mass intentions, please remember to pick up your flowers in the gathering space before Mass. If your student will be bringing the flower to the altar during intentions, their teacher will distribute it to them at Mass.

Calendar Raffle, Last Chance!

We are down to our final week of selling! Any families in 3k-4th Gr that haven't purchased a calendar raffle, please stop by the school office to purchase. All funds go towards the 8th Gr Washington DC trip. Sellers, please place ticket stubs and money in an envelope and turn in to the school office by September 27th. The drawings begin on October 1st. Thank you!! Questions? Email Cheryl.

Mass Greeters Gr 4&5, September 23rd and 24th

Gr 4 and 5 volunteer as Mass greeters. Signup here.

Culver's Night! , September 26th

Dine at the Culver's on Grandview Blvd.

between 5-8pm ad 10% of your purchase will be donated to our school!

Birthday Blessing Mass, September 27th

At the 7:45am Mass, students with August and September birthdays will process in with Fr. Tony and be called forth and blessed after communion. Students receiving the birthday blessing may "dress up" on this day (no jeans, shorts, or sweats please!)

Spirit Wear Day, September 29th

Students may wear spirit wear tops (St.

Anthony/Mustang logo) with non-uniform bottoms on this day. If students choose not to wear spirit wear, then they should come in uniform.

Chess Scholars Fall Chess Club

Gr K-8, no previous knowledge of chess necessary. Tuesdays, Oct. 17th - Dec. 19th, 2:25-3:25PM at

our school. Register by October 7th for early bird price.

Make A Difference

Middle School Altar Servers

Please Sign up for a slot.

Hope Center Meal, October 4th

Families with children in 5th Gr and up are invited to provide food and serve dinner to low income families at the Hope Center in Waukesha. Volunteer together as a family and get teen service hours! Sign Up.

Soles for Education Walk Coordinator
Contact Mrs. Knippel if interested.

School Employment Opportunity
St. Anthony on the Lake School is seeking an individual to work the Extended Day Care program on Friday afternoons from 2:15-6:00pm effective immediately. This is a paid position. Flexibility for subbing on other days would be ideal, but not required. Call the office if interested: 262-691-0460.

Peanut and Tree Nut Free Snack Suggestion List

ALWAYS check the label on the package to make sure it is free of peanuts and all nuts. This list is only to serve as a resource. It is in no way complete and is subject to manufacturer recalls and mislabeling. Manufacturers may have changed their equipment or product line and method since you last purchased an item from this sheet. READING LABELS: Some manufacturers clearly state if a product has peanut or nuts in it while others, it is almost hidden. PLEASE READ THE LABELS, each time you purchase. Do not purchase items with the allergy and ingredient alert such as: "May Contain Peanut or Tree Nuts" "Processed on shared equipment with Peanuts or Tree Nuts" "Manufactured in a plant with Peanut or Tree Nuts" "Contains Peanut or Tree Nut Ingredients" Thank you for taking the time to read the labels and discussing the topic of "safe snacks" with your child! Your diligence is keeping an allergic child safe at school.

Suggested Snack List

Classroom Corner

After attending Mass with Padre Joe at St. John Vianney's, the students returned to school and tied blankets. The blankets will be donated to the Children's Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

4th Gr practiced looking up specific Scripture passages as part of their religious education.

Prayers and Celebrations

Prayer

Please pray for children battling cancer, for the medical teams guiding families through treatment, and for researchers and their efforts to find adequate funding as we race to find a cure.

Thank You!

Many thanks to the volunteers and staff for their time spent planning Hot Summer Slice and for everyone who donated an auction item!

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BOX TOPS

Are you looking to fulfill your volunteer commitment? Julie is looking to transition the Box Tops Coordinator role this year to someone new. Could it be you? It's a great program that earns money for our school simply by saving box tops from items already purchased. Watch this video, and contact Julie Goyette for more info on the coordinator role. Start saving! There will be an all-school contest in October!

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