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


December

15:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 4
       Spelling Bee after Mass
       Gr. 8 to Blandford Nature Center
19:  Christmas Program (Grs. DK-Gr. 5):  6:30 pm
           Grandparents Christmas Program:  1:00 pm
21:  End-of-Month Jean Day
       Christmas Stations:  10:30 am
22:  NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break Begins

January

3:   SCHOOL RESUMES
5:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 3
10:  Spirit Day
11:  Box Tops Jean Day
12:  All-School Prayer Service:  Gr. 2


ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER


AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER

After School Learning Center on
Thursday, December 21st,
has been canceled.



ARTSONIA
Information explaining Artsonia went home
last week with the students.
This will help explain the program, as well as, 
settings to manage emails and other 
pertinent information.


COMMUNITY SHARING OPPORTUNITY
for PRINCIPAL SEARCH


Please see the link below for information
on community input in the search for a
replacement for our Principal, Julie Whelan.


*Please Note:
Meetings have been concluded; however,
parents may still access the
survey link!


WINTER WEATHER APPAREL


~ Boots
~ Snow Pants
Remember as winter weather is now upon us.....
boots and snow pants are needed in order to go on the snow.
Otherwise, students must stay on the blacktop or playground.





ST. ANTHONY SPELLING BEE

The School Spelling Bee is tomorrow,
Friday, December 15th,  after Mass.

The following students in 
Grades 3-8 were the Homeroom Winners and will be 
participating in the School-wide Spelling Bee.

3M:  Marissa Barnum & Gavin Clark   ~   4D:  Zoe Brechting & Jake Overbeek 4Mc:  Abigail DeHondt & Cate Sanders    
5:  Jordan Empie & Sophia Makarewicz   ~  6P:  Rebekah Gravelyn & Haley Pelton
6S:  Matt Barszewski & Josh Vermeesch
7H:  Lauren Ignatoski & Randle Kado  ~  7S:  Robbie Kado & Kayla Van Linden
8B:  Maggie Duba & Michael Ignatoski  ~  8F:  Abbey Kimball & Alec Ruback


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.

Good luck to all students!!





ST. ANTHONY WILDCAT SPIRIT STORE

Please see the link below on ordering
basketball apparel from the
Wildcat Spirit Store:




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AQUINAS COLLEGE SOFTBALL CAMP

All of Aquinas College's 2018 camps are now listed and open for registration.  All camps have limited space so register asap to ensure spot(s).  Any questions, let me know.  Please feel free to share this info with anyone else you think may be interested.
Go Saints!



WALKER fiVe BELOW
Fundraising Shopping Event

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December 10th  -  16th
8 am to 11 pm

Great for Stocking Stuffers!!!

Please see the link below for more
information on this FUNdraising 
shopping event: 




St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Christmas Posada
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Please see the link below for more  information on our 
parish  Christmas Posada:





BOY SCOUT INFORMATION
  • 12/14/17:  Pack meeting & Christmas Party - St. Anthony Cafeteria




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
The St. Anthony Athletic Boosters Meeting Schedule for January through June will be available early January. All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend. All are welcome!

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.

You may access the Spirit Store at:   St. Anthony Spirit Store



HOT LUNCH 2017-2018



Please see the link below for the December Menu:




WILDCAT ATHLETIC

REMINDER....
If your son or daughter is playing a fall/winter 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
Please see the links below for schedules:


Winter Sports Schedules coming soon!



money-icon.gif  SCRIP:  UPDATED NEWS and CASH & CARRY


We have added several new $5 and $10 cards to the 
Cash and Carry box. These are limited! 





NEWSLETTER EMAILS

Please take caution when viewing the School Newsletter via a tablet or smart phone, that you do not 'unsubscribe' to the school emails.  While 'swiping' with your finger to view the newsletter, it is easy to hit on the 'unsubscribe' button on the bottom of the page.

When this is done, you will no longer be able to receive newsletters or email blasts from the school.

If you suddenly are no longer receiving emails from school, please call the school office.  We will send you a 'resubscribe' email.  After we get confirmation from you that you accept it, you can be added back to the contact list.

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