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


October

27:  NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)
        1st Quarter Ends
30:  2nd Quarter Begins
31:  Halloween Parties:  Times are listed below


November
    
1:  All-Saints Day - All-School Mass - 8:30 am:  Gr. 5
3:  No Mass
9:  Box Tops Jean Day
      Conferences:  5:00 - 8:00 pm
10:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 4
14:  Conferences:  5:00 - 8:00 pm
17:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 7
18:  Auction for Education
20:  Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser Night
        Board of Directors Meeting:  6:30 pm
22:  NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
23:   Happy Thanksgiving
24:  NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
27:  First Penance:  6:30 pm
29:  School Marketing Meeting:  8:10 am
30:  End-of-Month Jean Day


ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER


HALLOWEEN PARTIES 2017

PS-2 DAY:                    10/31                     10:15 AM (Parade)
                                                                  10:30 AM (Party)
PS-3 DAY:                    10/30                    10:15 AM (Parade)
       10:30 AM (Party)
DK:                               10/31                     10:15 AM (Parade)
                                                                  10:30 AM (Party)
KINDERGARTEN:         10/31                     2:00 PM (Parade)
                                                                   2:20 PM (Party)
1ST GR. (Powell):          10/31                      1:00 - 1:45 PM
             (Domanski)      10/31                      2:30 PM

2ND GRADE:                10/31                      2:15 - 3:00 PM

3RD GRADE:                 10/31                      1:30 - 2:10 PM

4TH GR. (Downer):        10/31                      2:30 - 3:10 PM
              (McCartney):   10/31                      2:15 - 3:10 PM

5TH GRADE:                  10/31                      2:30 - 3:00 PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL:         10/31                      2:25 - 3:10 PM       


ST. ANTHONY SPELLING BEE

The School Spelling Bee is scheduled for 
Friday, December 15th,  after Mass.
Two students from each homeroom in 
Grades 3-8 will participate.

Classroom Spelling Bees are scheduled for
Friday, November 3rd.

Words will be taken from the student's grade lists.
If all the words have been used, or there is a tie,
words may be taken from other lists.

This year we welcome third graders, as they are
able to participate for the first time in the
Spelling Bee!!  Good luck to all students!!




VETERAN'S DAY MASS


All Veterans in the Parish are invited to join our School Mass on Friday, November 10th,
as we honor Veterans!



Box Top Pizza Party Contest Standings

Our annual Box Top Pizza Party contest started with this month's Box Top Jean Day.  Running now through March, the grade with the highest per student average will win a pizza party!  
The top three grades after the first month are:

2nd Grade - with an incredible 29.77 per student average
5th Grade - 12.45 average
1st Grade - 9.75 average

Congratulations 2nd Graders! 


DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY
Hosted by:
Guardian Angel

St. Anthony Church 
Wednesday, November 1st
9:30 am (after the 8:30 am Mass)

~ What is depression
~ Causes
~ Signs & Symptoms
~ Effects on the Elderly
~ Help & Support

*Refreshments provided





BOY SCOUT INFORMATION
  • 11/2/17:  6:00-7:00 pm in St. Anthony Cafeteria - Den meeting
  • 11/16/17:  6:00-7:00 pm in St. Anthony Cafeteria - Pack meeting

Last call on Popcorn!!  
We still have some inventory, if any of the teachers/families are interested.  
Please contact Angela Ceru or Steve Boshoven for what we have available.


FREAKY FUN FRIDAY:  OCTOBER 27, 7:00 - 9:30 PM


Middle Schoolers are welcome to attend a free special event at St. Anthony of Padua Parish.
Bring your friends!!

What is scheduled?
  • Halloween Costume Contest with prizes for winners                    (costumes are optional)
  • Haunted Walk in the Highlands
  • Board Games or Dodge Ball
What to bring?
  • Snack to share (beverages are provided)
Students are signing up; however, we need Parent or High School Chaperones. 
Please email Cathy Pearce:  cpearce@saparish.com if you are able to help out.

ST. ANTHONY UNIFORM APPAREL

Please see the following links:
 
1) School Uniform Apparel flyer 
and 
2) Apparel Ordering link

This will be the last time to order 
School uniform apparel before Christmas!



Team Password:  STA17


NEW FAMILY BOWLING

New families that are interested in attending the
New Family Bowling Event on
Sunday, November 5, 2017
12:00  -  2:00 PM at Clique Bowling, 
please RSVP to the School Office:
(616) 453-8229, ext. 200 or email
dhillary@saparish.com


ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL 
MARKETING COMMITTEE

  


St. Anthony School Marketing Committee
is looking for new members!

We would love to have your input!!

Upcoming meetings are on the following dates:

Tuesday 10/31 at 8:10am
Wednesday 11/29 at 8:10am
Wednesday 12/13 at 8:10am

Please join us if your schedule allows!






BOOSTER NEWS AND KICK OFF

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.  All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend.  All are welcome!

2017 Booster Meeting Schedule

  • Tuesday, November 14

  • Tuesday, December 12
Please see the link below to read the Kick-Off letter:




HOT LUNCH 2017-2018



Please see the link below for the November Menu:


PLEASE NOTE:
Tuesday, November 8th, is Brown Bag Day...
Students are asked to bring their own lunch 
to school.  There will be NO Hot Lunch available!


WILDCAT ATHLETIC

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





WILDCAT SPORTS SCHEDULE

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Please call the school office with any questions:  453-8229, ext. 200.