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


March

16:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 4
       St. Patty's Day Celebration: See Dress Code below!
17:   Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
       Science Olympiad at GVSU
19:  Board of Directors Meeting:  6:30 pm
20:  First Day of Spring
         Sacramental Penance Service (9:10 and 2:00 pm)
21:  Author Visit (9:30 - 11:00 am)
23:  All-School Mass:  Gr. 7
        3rd Quarter Ends
24:  First Communion Retreat
26:  4th Quarter Begins
27:  Living Stations:  Gr. 8 (1:30 pm)
29:  End-of-Month Jean Day
30:  NO SCHOOL (Good Friday)
        Spring Break begins (School resumes April 9, 2018)


ATTACHMENTS TO NEWSLETTER


DRESS CODE FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16TH

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Dress Code is St. Patty's Day tops / Green tops 
with uniform bottoms.


2018-2019 REGISTRATION MATERIALS



REMINDER:

If you have not already done so, completed 
Registration information  needs to be returned
by Friday, March 23rd.


MARCH  IS  READING  MONTH....



St. Anthony K-8 students will be taking the 
Whitecaps Reading Challenge!!

Students are asked to read 15 minutes a day during 
the month of March.  Please see the link below
for the March Reading Month Calendar.
When students have finished tracking their reading 
on the Whitecaps Reading Tracker,
parents need to sign and return the Reading Tracker to school
in order to receive a Whitecaps Game Voucher.




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REMINDER REGARDING PICK-UP/DROP-OFF

~ Students are  NOT to be picked-up or dropped-off at the end of the sidewalk (closest to Richmond Street).

~ At drop-off and pick-up times, the west entrance (nearest the church) is to be used an an ENTRANCE ONLY.  
Traffic improved when Miss Whelan was outside; however,
now people have returned to going OUT the 'IN' driveway.
Please refrain from this during dismissal time.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH WHOEVER
PROVIDES CAR RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES




ART SUPPLIES NEEDED
Sr. Lucia is in need of baby jars - with lids -
for the Art Room.   
Baby jars can be sent into  the school office.
THANK YOU!!!

St. Anthony Welcomes Local Author
Glenys Nellist!!



On Wednesday, March 21st, Glenys Nellist will be
visiting our school to read from her latest book
in the popular 'Love Letters from God Series'.

Glenys will sign books for your child.
To order books, complete and return the attached form 
to your child's homeroom teacher.
Book orders are due by Monday, March 19th.




West Catholic High School 
presents...
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Performances on
March 21, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:00 pm
and at 2:00 pm on March 24

Aquinas Circle Theatre
(1703 Robinson SE, E. Grand Rapids, MI)

For tickets, call the Circle Theatre Box Office
or go to


EASTER  E G G HUNT

City of Walker sponsored Easter Egg Hunt 
Saturday, March 24th



Children 2-8 years old hunt for wrapped 
candy 
and plastic eggs that are 
redeemed for prizes.
Easter Bunny available for pictures!
Hunt starts promptly at 11:00 am

While the event is free, please consider
bringing a non-perishable item to donate to
Hand2Hand who helps provide food to kids 
in need over the weekend in Walker.


LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS

 
Tuesday, March 27 ~ 1:30 pm


PARTNERING WITH PARENTS
Co-Parenting:  Putting Kids First
~~~TONIGHT~~~
Thursday, March 15, 2018
7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room C



Please see the link below for a flyer 
with more information:




West Catholic Fish Fry Friday

Please see the link below for information
regarding the West Catholic Fish Fry:

WC Fish Fry Friday





ST. ANTHONY WILDCAT SPIRIT STORE


Great new athletic items have been added for 
Wildcat students and parents!!

Follow the link below:




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HOT LUNCH 2017-2018



Please see the link below for the March Menu:




money-icon.gifSCRIP:  UPDATED NEWS and CASH & CARRY

No school on Good Friday means pickup on Thursday (3/29) 5:15-6:16pm. This will be Cash & Carry and pick up, NO Cash and Carry or pickup on Easter Sunday. 
We will be closed the week of Spring Break. 
You will be able to do Reloads and SCRIPNow online 
during this time. 
We will return Monday, April 9th. Any questions, please ask!!



SHINE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY



Please see the flyer below for details on the
upcoming SHINE Rally for students in
Grades 6  -  8:



AQUINAS 2018 SUMMER CAMPS

Please see the link below for information
on Summer Basketball Camps available 
at 
Aquinas College.
A full schedule for camps can be found at:

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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
Booster meetings are located at St. Anthony at 7:00 p.m.
 
   ~ Tuesday, March 20
   ~ Tuesday, April 24
   ~ Tuesday, May 22

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.




WILDCAT ATHLETIC

SPORTS FEE REMINDER....
If your son or daughter is playing a spring 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.




ST. ANTHONY WILDCATS
SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION

Please see the link below for information
on Spring Sports for 5th through 8th Grades: