• ELECTRONIC DEVICE AGREEMENTS: We are asking that all K-8 parents complete and sign an Electronic Device Agreement for their students. Even if parents do not plan on having their student(s) bring home the device for virtual/at home use, students are entrusted with an electronic device during the school day. In order to track these devices, as well as ensure proper care is given to them, we need these agreements completed. At this time every student in the building has been assigned a device. We anticipate being fully 1:1 by January 15. Kindergarten students have been assigned iPads, while 1st - 8th grade will have Chromebooks. Students may obtain an Electronic Device Agreement from their homeroom teacher.
• CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK: Please see the link for more information on our special Christmas Spirit Week (December 14 - December 18):

• FAMILIES INVITED TO SHARE CHRISTMAS GREETINGS WITH THE DIOCESE: The diocese's Office of Communications is seeking video submissions featuring season's greetings from your family to folks across our diocese and beyond. We're looking for messages of hope, joy, humor and cheer to share prior to or after the broadcast of Christmas midnight Mass and/or on our diocesan social media on Christmas day. Following are some guidelines to assist you in creating and sharing your video:
• Keep it simple (shoot video horizontally on a mobile device)
• Keep it short (video length 30 seconds to one minute)
• You are welcome to mention the parish and school you are from
• Submit your video to diocesan Communications Director, Annalise Laumeyer ([email protected]) by December 16, via WeTransfer or an icloud link

• HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here (as of 12/4/20).

• IMPORTANT CHANGES IN QUARANTINE LENGTH: Based on findings from a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assessment indicating that 99% of COVID-19 infections occur within 10 days of exposure, the Kent County Health Department has made the decision to reduce the quarantine period for individuals exposed to a confirmed case to 10 days after exposure.

During the 10-day quarantine period, these individuals should monitor themselves for symptoms. If symptoms do not develop during the 10-day time period after the last exposure, their quarantine period can be completed after the 10 days. It is still recommended that these individuals continue to monitor their symptoms over the course of the next 4 days and adhere to using masks and social distancing when in the presence of others outside of their home during this time.

If an exposed individual develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19 at any time during the 14-day time period after exposure, they will be considered as a probable case of COVID-19 and testing would be recommended.

• COVID 19 RELIEF PACKAGE: Please see this action from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding an alert link to ensure Catholic schools are included in the new COVID-19 Relief package!

• Keep it colorful - Try to fill your plate with fruits and vegetables instead of foods higher in fat such as fried food, creamy or cheesy casseroles and cookies.
• Eat slowly and enjoy - By eating slower, you tend to eat less.
• Think about beverages– Sugary drinks can add lots of calories to your day. Some people get more than half their calories from drinks. Add a lemon slice to ice water for a nice drink with no calories!

• St. Anthony School App (Apple)

• St. Anthony School App (Android)

• FIVE BELOW FUNDRAISER: Shop Five Below between 12/13 and 12/20 and 10% of your purchase will support St. Anthony. Please remember to show the flyer to the casher: FIVE BELOW FLYER
• CHILDREN'S PUZZLES / SIDEWALK CHALK NEEDED: Childcare is looking for 300-500 piece puzzles. Used puzzles are welcomed!!! Also, sidewalk chalk would be put to good use!! You may drop off in the school office. Thank you!!!
• ADVENT 2020 and LEGO NATIVITY CHALLENGE: Please see the links below for information on celebrating Advent 2020: Rejoice in Hope: Advent 2020 Lego Nativity Challenge Entries are due on Monday, December 14!
• Lunch for Virtual Learners - If your child is a remote learner, he/she can still get school lunch. Please contact the school office if you want to make arrangements for school lunch for your child (it can be picked up for multiple days at one time!)
• Smart Aid - Families are encouraged to get their completed applications in as soon as possible. St. Anthony scholarships are given based on Smart Aid applications, as well. Link is here.
• DRIVE-BY LIVE NATIVITY: Saturday, December 12, 2020. Please see the link for more information: Live Nativity
• ST. ANTHONY FACE MASKS & SNOW BAGS will be available for purchase in the school office. Only child-size face masks are available. Proceeds benefit Home & School Association. Please see the link for more information: SA Wildcat Face Mask  
• DECEMBER HOT LUNCH MENU: December Hot Lunch Menu

• BOXTOPS/FUNDRAISING: Just a reminder...you can send in Boxtops, Family Fare receipts or MyCoke reward #'s (found on 12 and 24 pack cartons).
• SCRIP UPDATES: There are a lot of new cards in the Cash and Carry box! American Eagle, Biggby, Burlington, Cracker Barrel, Disney, Five Below, Freddy’s Steakburger, Macy’s, Sonic, Tim Horton’s and VISA gift cards are now available in the box for immediate purchase. Scrip is still working for you! Cash & Carry hours will remain on Thursday evenings, 5:15-6:16 pm, and following the 9:00 am Sunday Mass, until 10:30 am. If you are unable to pick up at this time, please contact us. Please see the links below for further information:

• WINTER I ATHLETIC FEES: These will be billed in Smart Tuition on the 5th or 20th of the month.
• WINTER II ATHLETIC SEASON: Registration for GRACEAC Winter II sports is now open! Winter II will include girls basketball and boys wrestling for 5th-8th graders from after Christmas break (January 4) through the first week of March (March 6). The plan is to offer a full season of Winter II. The deadline to register girls basketball teams is Monday, December 7. Please follow this link to register: Winter II Registration