Weekly School Newsletter
2.25.2021
Mission:
United by faith and service, 
St. Anthony of Padua School community forms knowledgeable students who are moral and courageous Catholic leaders.
From Mrs. Pudelko:

  • Please don't forget to submit your recipes for our St. Anthony Cookbook. We are hoping to have at least one recipe per family. See information below for submitting recipes.

  • The season of Lent is here. Our students will be focusing on their relationship with Jesus throughout Lent throughout various activities in the classroom, participation in the Stations of the Cross and ministry outreach projects. Look for details to come home throughout Lent.

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
 With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
Psalm 16.8

  • We are excited to move forward with the option for Summer Childcare beginning this summer! IF you are interested in Summer Child Care, please complete this survey prior to March 15 to help us to plan appropriately.

  • MARCH IS READING MONTH : We are excited to participate in another One School One Book opportunity this March. We will be reading The Boy Called Bat. Books will be sent home with every family on Monday, March 1. Check out all of the activities in the calendar: The Boy Called Bat

  • Please complete your registration packet for 21-22 as soon as possible. Financial aid letters will be emailed no later than March 10. You may see a full tuition balance entered into Smart Tuition. Smart Tuition will be adjusted when all financial aid is awarded.

  • Our Early Childhood Night is March 1st. This is an opportunity for families to take a tour and meet with the preschool, DK and Kindergarten staff. If you have a child who will be entering one of those grades and you'd like to tour, please call or email the school office. We will also be offering our referral form again this year. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please pass along the information. I would love to share more about our programming. The Diocese of Grand Rapids announced that they will also be offering Welcome Scholarships for new families with children in preschool and kindergarten. Check out the details here.


COVID 19 INFORMATION

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here.


March is Reading Month.
March is Nutrition Month.

Health and reading go hand-in-hand! The Building Healthy Communities program combines healthy eating education with reading in many ways. From sending home healthy homework to reading nutrition labels in class, your child is developing in both reading and health knowledge. There are also lots of ways to incorporate reading and nutrition at home! Visit your local library and get a book on the importance of healthy eating and being physically active or pick out a cookbook and try making a recipe together!

For at home parent resources, click here! There is a new kid friendly section, as well for kids to learn from independently!
St. Anthony of Padua App:

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.  


Noteworthy News:

  • THANK YOU FROM KINDERGARTEN!: Thank you for all the donations of Play-doh for our Kindergarten ministry. We were able to collect 522 tubs of Play-doh! The Play-doh will bring happy smiles to many kids at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital. Thank you!

  • PLAYGROUND SUPERVISORS NEEDED: We are in need of PG Supervisors (especially on Fridays). Hours are from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm. Tuition stipend provided.
  • ST. ANTHONY COOKBOOK: We want your recipes! Home and School is collecting recipes from St. Anthony families to create a cookbook. Please submit 3-4 of your favorite recipes by March 12, 2021. See flyers for more details:
  • COOKBOOK COVER CONTEST: Students can create a cover for the cookbook and win a free copy! A flyer was sent home with each student today!
  • ART BOX: Outside of the office is a turquoise "Art Box." Students have the opportunity to donate art to be brought to area Nursing Homes. We will be creating artwork during Catholic Schools Week, but if you have a chance to create at home or have completed projects that students would like to donate, these can be place in the box any time within the next couple of weeks.
  • 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  
MARCH HOT LUNCH MENU: March Hot Lunch Menu
*Due to our program being a part of a national lunch program and
recent delays due to inclement weather in areas of the country, supplies may not allow 'doubles' to always be available.
Organization and Sports News:

  • WILDCAT SPORTS REGISTRATION: The TeamSnap registration links for spring sports ready to go. The links below are open: 5th-8th Grade Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/256711 3rd/4th Grade Boys & Girls Lacrosse Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/256830 Two notes on the 5th-8th grade registration link - a) as usual, tennis is only available for 6th-8th graders b) we will not be offering softball this spring. The participation numbers over the past several years simply do not support having a GRACEAC league. We will be offering both boys & girls lacrosse for 3rd/4th graders this spring. The cost is $131.00 per player (same as last spring). The TeamSnap registration link is set up for parents to pay directly for this program. 
  • WALKER REC CO-ED SPRING SOCCER: This is for boys and girls, ages 4-13. Registration is February 1-28. All MDHSS guidelines for outdoor sports will be followed. Please use this link for registration and more information: Walker Rec Co-Ed Spring Soccer
  • NW YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION: Please see the flyer for more information on the NW Youth Soccer program. Sign-Ups are February 1 - March 14. NW Youth Soccer
  • BOXTOPS/FUNDRAISING: Just a reminder...you can send in Boxtops, Family Fare receipts or MyCoke reward #'s (found on 12 and 24 pack cartons).
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