Upcoming Dates
October 6
Conference Slips Due
October 7
Mission Shirts/uniform bottoms
7:45am Children's Mass
3rd grade prepare & attend
1st grade attend
October 8
8am Picture Retakes
October 9
No School - In-service
October 12
6:30pm School Committee
October 13
3-7pm Virtual Conferences
October 14
Picture Proofs Due
7:45am Children's Mass
2nd grade prepare & attend
6th & 4th grade attend
October 17
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The next meeting will be October 12 at 6:30pm.
KEEPING ALL OF OUR STUDENTS SAFE
Read the labels at each purchase! Manufacturing processes change!
Avoid items with allergy and ingredient alerts such as: "May Contain Peanut or Tree Nuts" "Processed on shared equipment with Peanuts or Tree Nuts" "Manufactured in a plant with Peanut or Tree Nuts" "Contains Peanut or Tree Nut Ingredients" Your diligence is keeping an allergic child safe at school. 
Order Your Advent Wreath Kit Today!
 
Advent is coming, and you'll be ready for the season of preparation with this all-in-one kit.
Kit includes: Wreath form*, 4 Advent candles, greenery, ribbons, directions, a history & blessing of your wreath and prayers for the 4 weeks of Advent.
*metal, not styrofoam 
Order by October 20th 
in the Parish Office
$15 cash or check, made out to St. Anthony on the Lake
Pick up between Nov. 21-29 in the Gathering Space


Extended Day Care Positions Available
Hours are from 2:20-6pm. This is a great position for a college student or a parent. EDC is free for any EDC workers. Please contact the office if interested. Workers must be at least 18 years of age.

Fall Parish Activities

The next session will be at Maggie Sonnemann's home on Oct. 21, 6-7:30pm. Contact Kathy Paro if you would like more info.

Meet in St. Anthony's childcare room from 9:30-11am on scheduled Wednesdays. Sessions include songs, stories, and crafts as well as free play and a snack. Masks required for everyone ages 3+. The first session will be Oct. 14th. Please pre-register with Kathy Paro and be sure to sign in when you come.

October 5, 2020
From the Desk of Ellen Knippel, Principal
 
Dear Parents, 
Thanks to all who brought their furry or finned friends to our Pet Blessing on Friday. It turned out to be a beautiful day!
 
Halloween! This has always been an exciting time at our school (MY house is already decked out in Halloween finery!) Due to the Covid19 pandemic it will need to look a little different this year. We will still have Halloween celebrations in the classroom but they will be toned down a bit. It is hard to social distance and "party" at the same time. We will not be changing into costumes for our parties this year - you can save that for Trick or Treating in your own neighborhoods if you so choose. Also, we are not going to be able to host our annual Trunk or Treat this year. We have been following CDC protocols and they have recommended specifically no Trunk or Treat. Any celebrations will be more of a family, personal nature this year. I truly look forward to the days when things will get "back to normal"! I thank you for your understanding.

We are very pleased to say that thus far we have stayed very healthy and safe here at St. Anthony on the Lake. My hope and prayer is that this continues in the weeks and months ahead.

Friendly Reminder: If your child is not feeling well, overly sneezy or drippy - please keep them home. It's no fun to sneeze into a mask!

Blessings!

Mrs. Ellen Knippel
School News
First Student Bus Riders
First Student is no longer allowing student guest riders on their routes this year per their COVID Policy. Only students who are registered to take the bus can ride. 

Hot Lunch 
Good news! The USDA has extended free hot lunch until 9/30/2021. Therefore, hot lunch will continue to be free the rest of the school year and through next September. 

Parent/Student Handbook Signature
Please remember to read and sign the Parent/Student Handbook for 2020-2021 school year. A hard copy was sent home a couple of weeks ago. You can also read the  handbook and sign the form online.

Mission Wear Day, Oct. 7th 
Students should wear their red "Called to be Strong in Spirit" mission shirts with uniform bottoms.

School Photo Retakes, Oct. 8th
Picture Retakes will take place on Thursday (8:00am). Your child may be out of uniform if they are having their school picture retaken. Please be sure to return your original picture envelope. Please let Rebekah know if you plan on having pictures retaken (or missed picture day at orientation in August).

School Photo Proofs Due, Oct. 14th
Many of you received an email with proofs of this year's school pictures. If you did not receive a proof email from Scholastic Reflections and would like a digital option, please send them an email. Order pictures on line or through the school by Oct. 14th. If you don't plan to order, or intend to do a picture retake, send the proof back with a note.

Parent/Student conferences, Oct. 13th or Oct. 22nd 
The first conferences of the year will be held virtually. Please return your conference slips by tomorrow. Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 22nd from 3 - 7pm. Your child's teacher will then send home directions for a Google meet or ZOOM call for you and your child. Students are expected to attend conferences in grades 2-8. This is a new way of conferencing, but we are confident this can be done successfully.

100% of donations raised by our team will stay right here at St. Anthony on the Lake to help us and our tuition assistance program. Although this year the walk is virtual, our students will be participating in a unique way by kicking up their soles in physical education the week of October 12th!  Please consider donating or pledging your loved one(s) as we raise funds for our school.  No denomination is too small and all donations and pledges are greatly appreciated. Most importantly, the impact of your donation will do even more to help our school, as generous Soles Walk sponsors have stepped up to match a portion of donations we receiveSupport us by texting SOLES43 to 71777, send in a check directly to school, or Make a Donation online.

Culver's Night - Every Night!!
Dine-in, carry-out or drive-thru at the Culver's on Grandview Blvd at any time. Send your receipt into school and 10% of purchase will be donated to school! See flyer below for details. 
We Are Called to Serve
Parent Volunteer Expectations 
Each school family is required to sign up for 2 slots per trimester Sign Up Here. If not personally fulfilled, you MUST find a parent or relative to cover your commitment. All volunteers must have undergone Safeguarding training. Volunteer options include:
Health Room - 11:30am-12:45pm*
Playground Duty - 11:30am-12:45pm* 
Hot Lunch Server - 11:20am-12:45pm* 
*time subject to be altered due to changes in COVID protocol


Safeguarding Training 
All adult volunteers must take the Safeguarding All God's Family training. The Safe Environment training is now virtual so it is EASY to do! Register



FaithWorks helps parish families live the Gospel of Jesus Christ by serving others. Opportunities
 
Classroom Corner
4th Grade News
Students in grade 4 are practicing writing in cursive. They finished reading a story about a cat who brings unexpected hope to two families during the current pandemic. They are learning how the theme of a story can change from the beginning to the end of the story.

1st and 7th Grade News
First graders took a virtual field trip to an apple orchard to help them learn how to navigate Google Classroom and to work on their Chromebook skills. Also, their 7th grade buddy class set up a Google Meet to model appropriate behavior during a virtual call.
Prayers, Celebrations, & Gratitude
Prayers
October is Respect Life Month. Pray for the protection of  human life, especially at its most vulnerable stages.

Submit prayer requests, celebrations or a thank you to this email.

Purchase Scrip after Mass, through school, or order onlineQuestions? Email Scrip Coordinators

Box Tops
Download the Box Tops App today! Shop, Scan, and EARN money for our school. Participating Products List Questions? Contact Angie Lois

Do you have an athletic picture to share or game results? Send them to this email.
 
 

 
Calendar Raffle Winners can be found in the church bulletin.
Newsletter Submissons
Email MELANIE SOBOTKA at commschool@stanthony.cc
Submissions due Friday for inclusion in the following Monday's newsletter