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


MAY

18:  Gr. 1 to St. Ann's Home
       Gr. 7 to Hope Network
19.   All-School Mass:  Gr. Kindergarten
       DK to Teusink's Pony Farm
20:  Girls on the Run 5K Race:  8:30 am
21:  Band Concert:  3:00 pm at West Catholic
22:  Board of Directors Meeting:  6:30 pm
24:  Sports Physicals:  9:00 am  -  12:00 pm
26:   All-School Mass:  Gr. 5
       Field Day and Academic Awards
29:  Memorial Day Observed:  NO SCHOOL
30:  Gr. 8 Exams:  Dismiss at 11:00 am
31:  Gr. 8 Exams:  Dismiss at 11:00 am

JUNE

1:  Gr. 8 Exams:  Dismiss at 1:30 pm
     Last Day for PS-2 Day Students
2:  Last Day for PS-3 Day Students
     Gr. 8 to Cedar Point
     Kindergarten to John Ball Zoo:  11:45 - 2:00 pm

      

ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER

 
NOTICE:  HOT LUNCH CHANGE....

   The Hot Lunch for Friday, May 19th, has been
changed to French Toast Sticks instead of pancakes.  Please make your child(ren) aware of this so they can order accordingly Friday morning.  Thank you!!

WILDCAT WALK FAMILY PRIZE

Once again, thank you to all our families for
their participation in our Wildcat Walk Fundraiser!!

Any family who raised $100 or more in donations were put in a raffle for the Family Prize ($100).

Congratulations to our Winner.....

The Bangma Family
 
PRINCIPALS FOR A DAY....
 

Please join with us to celebrate Principals for a Day with the Greenop Family  on  Monday, May 22nd!!

Please see the attached flier for 
information  on the day's events:



AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER / TUTORING

~ Last day of Learning Center for the year is 
Tuesday, May 23rd
 
SUMMER TUTORING

Mrs. Babb is available for tutoring this summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

She will schedule one hour sessions at $30.00/hour, beginning the week of June 19th.
YEARBOOK ORDERS



It's that time of year.....

Order your 2016-2017 yearbook!
$14.00 per book
  • Order a yearbook by completing the order form and attaching your check or cash
  • Make Checks payable to "St. Anthony"
Send your check into the school office 


Summer Theatre Camp...

All 3rd-8th Grade students students are invited to a Summer Theatre Camp held at Holy Spirit School and directed by David Inbody, former Coopersville Musical Director.

The camp runs from June 19-23, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily, with a 5:00 pm Friday evening performance.

The total cost is $150.  Come have fun learning, singing, dancing and performing!!

Please see the link below for registration & further information:


ATTENTION:  BAND PARENTS & ENTHUSIASTS!!

West Catholic Band Program Presents....
Our MS Band Spring Concert!

When:  Sunday, May 21, 2:30 pm
Where:  At West Catholic in the Cafetorium
Other Particulars:  Band Students please arrive at 2:00 pm,
dressed up in your Sunday best.



Bonus Rehearsal (Non Beginners):
Like before last year's Spring Concert, I would be grateful if
we could have the intermediate band (Grades 6, 7 and 8) rehearse together May 19 (the Friday morning before the concert) before school at West Catholic.
Parents, please drop students off at West Catholic to meet in the band room at 7:25 am.  A bus will bring students back to school a few minutes late for the start of their regular school day.
Thanks, in advance, for your efforts on that morning!

Mr. Darren LaPrise

GIRLS ON THE RUN

The Girls on the Run 5K Race will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017.

You may access the 5K registration on :  www.kcgotr.org

Remember:  coaches, site liaisons and girls are already registered for the 5K.

 
DIOCESAN SUMMER SKILLS SHARPENER....

Please see the attachment below for information on the
Diocesan Summer Skills Sharpener program.  This program is designed specifically around our Diocesan Curriculum.


 

LAST DAY TO ORDER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND!!


MAKER SPACE.....

Mrs DeBoer would like to thank everyone who donated items for Maker Space this year. The children had three weeks, with 2 classes a week, to get involved in Science, Technology,  Engineering, Art, and Science. It is such a thrill at the end of the day watching them carry home their projects with such pride!!

SAVE THE DATE.....


See the link below for more information:



FRANCISCAN LIFE PROCESS CENTER

Summer Camps :
While warm summer days may seem far away, the staff of the Center invite you to register TODAY for our summer camps for children.  These camps, co-led by Sr. May Paul Moller, and Lindsey Perrault, offer an integrated experience of the arts and the natural world on the land of our Lowell Campus.  Camp topics include "Animals:  Wild and Tame", June 26-30, "Art from Nature", July 31-August 4 and "Rockin' and Rollin'", August 7-11.  In addition, "Special Day Camp for Special People, Integrated Experiences for the Natural World" is offered August 18-19.

***All retreats are offered at the Lowell Campus.  Please go to
lifeprocesscenter.org or call 616-897-7842 for more information or to register.



SPORTS DECALS FOR SALE:

    

See the School Office for a Sports Decal (decal image above)
 for  your auto.....$5.00 each!!


~~~HOT LUNCH~~~



Please see the links below for information on our 
Hot Lunch Program:






WEST CATHOLIC SIDELINE CHEER
SIDELINE CHEER TRYOUTS:
MAY 30, 31 AND JUNE 1
4:00 - 6:00 PM

See the link below for further information:



WEST CATHOLIC SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UPS:
The West Catholic Sports and Fine Arts Camp sign-ups are now available, offering camps for students as early as those entering Kindergarten.
You can get all of the latest camp information on the 
West Catholic Website by visiting the following link:


The following link will provide you with specific information regarding the WC Girls Basketball Camp which will be held June 20-22, 2017 and is for 
girls entering Gr. 1 through Gr. 9.




AQUINAS COLLEGE SOFTBALL CAMP

just a reminder about the Aquinas College summer softball camp coming up in just a little over a month.  This camp has filled in the past and there has been a wait list, so, if interested, please register your daughter(s) 
early to ensure a spot!  

See the link below for registration:





SPIRIT DAYS....

The first Wednesday of the month (unless
otherwise noted) will be Spirit Day.

Students may wear ST. ANTHONY spirit wear only.  If the student does not have St. Anthony spirit wear, they
may wear a blue shirt/sweatshirt.

Last Spirit Day is:

June 7, 2017



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We are looking for parents to share good news on our  St. Anthony Alums!
Please send any updates to Didi (dhillary@saparish.com)  in the school office. 






Please see the link below for the
2017-2018 Sports Physical Form.

Sports Physicals will be held at St. Anthony on
Wednesday, May 24th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.



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Use the links below for the Updated Scrip Information:







 
WILDCAT SPORTS SCHEDULES


Reminder......

Please turn in Spring Sports Fee of $25 if your child is  participating in a Spring sport.  
Checks are to be made out to Sports Boosters and 
turned  in to the School Office.

See link below for Sports Schedules for
Baseball / Softball / Soccer / Track