Weekly School Newsletter
11.12.2020
Mission:
United by faith and service, 
St. Anthony of Padua School community forms knowledgeable students who are moral and courageous Catholic leaders.
Auction for Education Raffle
Congratulations to Jim Readwin, our Auction for Education Raffle Winner. We are truly blessed by the generosity of so many individuals who purchased tickets! Thank you to Jim for donating back his winnings to support our St. Anthony scholarship fund!

A few additional notes:

America and Me Essay Contest: The America & Me Essay Contest has been a fun and enriching tradition for Michigan eighth graders for over 50 years. The annual competition was launched by Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan in 1968 to encourage Michigan youth to explore their hopes, dreams, influences and inspirations at a thoughtful time as they prepare to begin the next phase of their growth and development in High School. This has also served as an opportunity for these future leaders to consider their own important role in the country and state they call home and how it will inform their educational journey. Our 8th grade students all wrote essays this year for the contest. The following students will be submitted for the next round of recognition:
Anna Ignatoski
Sophia Putz
Mackenna Scanlon
Charlie Walker
Jordan Empie
Luke Radlinski
Mia Bergman
Peyton Clinger
Brennan Wuestan
Nathan Kado

  • Our survey for Strategic Planning will remain open until Thanksgiving. Thank you to those who have already completed it. Please take a moment if you have not already to provide your input. The survey can be accessed here.
  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here (as of 11/6/20). If a household member is waiting on results from a Covid-19 test, students should not attend school until the test results come back negative. If testing comes back positive, students must quarantine while the positive member is in isolation AND for 14 days after the last exposure to the member with Covid-19 or cleared by the health department.
My Plate For Kids

Our classrooms will be learning about MyPlate. MyPlate is the USDA guide that reminds us to eat all five food groups every day. Here are the tag lines that go with each group:

· Fruits: Focus on fruits. Fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. Children need about 2 cups per day.
· Vegetables: Vary your veggies. Include veggies that are a variety of colors and get about 2 ½ cups daily. Remember, fruit and veggies should fill half of your child's plate.
· Protein: Go lean with protein. Choose lean or low-fat meats/poultry (not fried). Eggs, beans, and nuts are also in this group. Eggs can be a low-cost source of quality protein.
· Grains: Make at least half your grains whole such as whole wheat pasta, bread and bagels; popcorn, brown rice, and non-instant oatmeal. Out of all the grains you eat in a day, half of them should be whole grains.
· Dairy: Get your calcium rich foods. Choose low-fat or non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese.
To learn more about MyPlate, go to www.choosemyplate.gov

For at home parent resources, click here!

St. Anthony of Padua Apps:

Please search "St. Anthony of Padua School" in the App Store or follow one of these links to download it.
Calendars:

All upcoming dates can be found on the school website or app.  




Thank you, parents, for the snacks provided to the staff during conferences.
Your thoughtfullness was very much appreciated!!
NOTEWORTHY NEWS:


  • WEST CATHOLIC MS STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE CAMP: WC would like to welcome our families to participate in this incredible opportunity for 7th and 8th grade students. The camp begins next week, November 16, and runs through December 17. For more information and to register, please use this link: WC Middle School Strength & Performance Camp
  • VISION & HEARING TESTING: Students in Grades K, 2 and 4 will be tested for hearing and students in Grades 1, 3, 5 and 7 will be tested for vision (PS and DK will be tested for both) on Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th.
  • ST. ANTHONY THANKSGIVING SCAVENGER HUNT: Due to the increased cases of Covid, we have decided to cancel the Family Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt scheduled for this Sunday so everyone can stay healthy!
  • 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  
  • NOVEMBER HOT LUNCH MENU - November Hot Lunch Menu

REMINDER:
Families are still responsible for charges for 'milk only' or $1.00 extra for doubles.
Organization and Sports News:

  • 2020/2021 CANNONSBURG SKI CLUB: Here is a great way to enjoy our Michigan winter! Please see the links below for information (options, pricing and punch card) for Cannonsburg Ski Club. Please contact Angie DeWolf, Club Sponsor, with any questions: (616) 901-3221 or [email protected] Cannnonsburg Ski Pricing & Options Cannonsburg Punch Card
  • 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: 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.
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