Growing in God's Love
Thank you students for your part in growing this beautiful parish garden!
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August 30
NO SHORTS (Mass)
7:45am Children's Mass - 8th Gr
August 31
5:30-6:30pm* Parent Open House 3K-5th
6:30-7:15pm Parent Open House ALL Grades
7:20pm Parent Open House 6-8th
*see School News section for details regarding time slots
September 2/3
September 4
NO SCHOOL
September 5-8
MAP Testing (all grades)
September 6
Mission Wear w/Uniform Bottoms
NO SHORTS (Mass)
- 7th Gr
6:30-7:30pm Athletics Comm. (Sci Lab)
September 8
8:15am Blessing of Mary Statue
September 11
6:30pm School Committee
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday, 3rd
9am Mass NO Childcare.
Monday, 4th
Thursday, 7th
Saturday, 9th
Sunday, 10th
Padre Joe Visit
Donut Sunday
9am Mass - Children's Liturgy Resumes
10-11am New Parishioners Welcome
Monday, 11th
6:30-8:30pm Common Leadership
Tuesday, 12th
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If you saw the shirts and would now like one for yourself, an extra or for a younger sibling, please email
Angie by Thursday night or sign up at parent night. Order will be placed Friday morning. Additional shirts are $10 each or v-neck for adults are $12.
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Did you know?
This year's Soles for Education walk will take place on Saturday, October 21st. To get your free t-shirt, registration and pledges must be done by September  25th. ALL monies pledged stays right here at St. Anthony on the Lake School -100%. We use these funds for tuition assistance. Last year we gave assistance to 18 students with just over $12,000 in our fund. We ONLY raised about $500 in pledges last year (closer to $5000 the previous year). The need for assistance continues to grow and so must our efforts to provide assistance! Please help us by signing up and walking with us on October 21st.
We are still in need of a walk coordinator this year. Please contact Mrs. Knippel if you would be interested in helping us out.
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Hot Summer Slice is our school's largest fundraising event of the year and has provided funds for many school improvements and curriculum enhancements.
Register* by September 8th
*all new school families are eligible to receive early registration pricing. We are happy to assist with golf foursomes or seating arrangements for dinner... Just indicate your kids' grade levels and we will take it from there!
Ways you can help our school!!
-Attend HSS
-Volunteer at the event
-Can't volunteer? Consider these Sponsor Opportunities!
-Sell your Technology Raffle Tickets!
-Donate wine for the wine pull!
-Donate an auction item! |
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St. Anthony on the Lake
Children's Choir
2017 Music Fair
All kids in grades 3-8 are invited!
Saturday, September 23rd at 1pm
Meet in the church gathering space for an afternoon filled with instruments, songs, snacks, and activities.
We will then sing a prelude piece and lead the music at the 5pm Mass.
The cost is $25. This includes a t-shirt and your registration fee to be a member of the
2017-2018 Children's Choir.
Registration and payment due to parish office by Fri., September 8th.
Registration Form
and
Fall schedule
Q
uestions, contact
Julie Farrell
, Children's Choir Director,
or (262)538-0799.
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Thank you to all of our Staff and Parent Volunteers for the time put into Orientation Night!
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Looking for ways for 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
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Join the
Alpha Adventure and Explore the Christian Faith!
Two sessions to choose from:
*Childcare available for Thursday sessions
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New to the school?
New to the parish?
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Mrs. Krahn's 4th grade students were all smiles on Day 1! |
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From the Desk of Ellen Knippel, Principal
Dear Parents,
Well, we are off and running into the new school year! We have only had a couple days but the students seem energized and ready for the year! Be sure to contact your child's teacher with any concerns you have right away. Please don't wait to see if a concern "works itself out". Communication is essential - especially with new ways of doing things!
SPECIAL NOTE: We have one important change this year - due to severe allergy concerns, our classrooms are now completely Nut Free. Please see the School News section for details.
On Thursday we will have our
Parent Back-to- School information night. PLEASE plan on at least one parent attending. Teachers will be here to give you important information on their class for the year ahead. It is a great time to get to know your child's teacher a little better along with expectations, etc.
Along those same lines, never hesitate to call ME with concerns or questions. My door is always open and my communication with parents is also essential. If you aren't certain about an event or policy, don't hesitate to ask!
Blessings on a great school year!
Mrs. Ellen Knippel
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Mandatory:
Parent Back-to-School Night, August 31st
3K-5th grades will have three 15 minute sessions: 5:30pm, 5:50pm and/or 6:10pm.
Parents need to attend 1 session per child. So, if you have only one child in 3K-5th, you will only need to attend the 6:10pm session.
General meeting for ALL parents (3K-8th Gr) will begin at 6:30pm. The general meeting will end at 7:15pm. At this time the 3K-5th grade families are free to leave. Middle school families will then have 3 sessions to meet with teachers. (Evening will end at 7:50pm)
 Adults volunteering in any capacity with children 17 and under are required by the Archdiocese to take the Safe Environment class. This includes coaches, field trip chaperones, lunchroom volunteers, etc! The class can be taken at any parish (keep certificate!) and only needs to be taken once. There are two upcoming sessions here at St. Anthony (Fellowship Hall/church basement).
Wednesday, September 6 from 6-9pm
Thursday, September 7 from 9am-12noon
Gr 5-8 is selling Calendar Raffles to earn the $1,500 they need to go on their 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. The cost is $20 each and the purchaser could win $25 - $500 during the course of a year - that's 365 chances to win! Calendars will only be sold after Mass on September 2nd/3rd. If you miss us, either find a 5th-8th grader or stop in the school office. 5th-8th graders not at orientation can pick up their raffles in the school office. Sell those raffles! This is the
ONLY fundraiser, so 100% participation is necessary!! Questions?
Email Cheryl.
How to Make an End of Day Change
If your child needs to change their usual end of day routine (stay after school, use a different bus, or switch to car rider), please use the
online form
found on our website. Be sure to check for the message "Thank you for submitting your end of day changes! A notice has been sent to the school office." This will be displayed in green after you hit Submit. If you don't see this message, your changes have not been received by the school office. Or, you can print an
End of Day Change Form
and send it in to the school office.
All end of day changes must be made by 1:00pm (or 10:15am on early release days). If it is after 1:00pm (or 10:15am on early release days), you must call the school office with your changes.
Busing to a different stop/friend's house?
If your child is taking the bus with someone else or if they are getting off at a different stop, this hard copy notice must be given to the bus driver. Please either use the printable
End of Day Form
or fill out our
Temporary Bus Pass
when making these kinds of changes.
Car Rider
1. Please follow the "snaking through the parking lot" both AM and PM to prevent back ups onto Prospect. There are TWO aisles to use facing South! Please use both!
2. ALWAYS use the crosswalk for everyone's safety!
3. If you MUST walk your child in these first few days park in the lot - NOT the car rider line
4. Remind your children (if there is more than one) to stand together waiting for you in the PM car line.
Shorts are NOT allowed on Mass days. NO light up shoes (if purchased, please remove the battery). NO sandals (tennis shoes are best and safest). The green "Growing in God's Love"
shirts should be worn WITH uniform bottoms this year on all designated Mission Wear days. Spirit wear (clothing promoting St. Anthony/Mustangs) can be worn on designated Spirit wear days with non-uniform bottoms.
Health Matters
Change of address or Phone
Please notify the office whenever there is a change.
Mandatory - Return Volunteer Forms
If you have not yet completed the Volunteer Form please do so and turn into the school office asap. There are many Volunteer Opportunites and EACH school family is required to volunteer as much time as they are able per the "Committment to School" parents were asked to sign. Questions? Contact Flo Prospero or call her at 414-640-9093. She can help you find a good fit!
Mandatory - Parent/Student Signature Form
SNACKS - Nut Free Classrooms Now!!
Classrooms are now peanut/tree nut free.
ALL snacks need to be nut free and cannot be made in a facility that processes peanuts or tree nuts
. We recommend fresh fruits and veggies. We have peanut free table(s) in the lunchroom for students (and their friends) with allergies.
No Edible Birthday Treats
We have moved to a "no food treat" policy for birthdays this year. Teachers are discussing alternatives with their students. We will continue to celebrate birthdays in the classroom. Suggestions for alternatives: pencils, erasers or other trinkets, a game or equipment for the classroom (ask your child's teacher what is needed) donated in your child's name, extra recess (if this is a student request) etc. Be creative.
Snacks, cupcakes, donuts etc. that are brought to school will regretfully be sent home.
Mass Greeters Gr 5K-8
Volunteers from each class will provide hospitality as Mass greeters this school year. First up are Grades 4 and 5 who will greet together at the September 23rd/24th Masses.
Signup here.
MAP Testing (5K-8th Gr), Sept 5th-8th
Please make sure students come to school well-rested and well-fed so they can perform at their best. The test scores help our teachers assess each student's learning path. What is MAP Testing?
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Middle School Altar Servers
Soles for Education Walk Coordinator
Contact Mrs. Knippel if interested.
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Many of our middle schoolers participated in the 2017 Summer Outreach Camp that provided services to those in need in our community.
Staff participated in a team building activity earlier this month. Grateful Generous Growing!
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Prayer
Please pray for those in our school community who lost a loved one over the summer and for peace as we embark on another school year.
Welcome!
We wish Mr. Greg Roou (middle school math) and Mr. Brad Vogel (Health and Gym) an easy transition into their new positions!
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BOX TOPS
Box Tops for Education™ helps our school earn cash to buy the things we need. Each box top is worth 10¢ and can be found on hundreds of products.
Last year,
our school earned over $1000. Our goal this year is $1500. How you can help:
- Learn about the program!
- Ask your family, neighbors, and friends to save box tops! Our first school contest will be this October.
- Watch for bonus box tops opportunities in stores and on-line and share with the
box tops coordinator.
- Place a Box Tops collection bin at your business. (request one from boxs top coordinator)
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Basketball and Track
Teams are forming for 5th-8th Gr boys and girls.
Must register online by
September 17th
to guarantee your spot.
Spiritwear
Orders open now through Thursday, September 7th at 11:59.
Anticipated delivery to school is late September. Orders will be sent home with your child.
All orders are final - there are no changes, returns or exchanges on custom team product.
Please check online size guides - especially for ladies Torsion Training Top.
Questions please contact Amy Miller at
[email protected]
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