School Newsletter
11.11.21
Mission:
St. Anthony of Padua School Community
engages students in academic excellence
while guiding them to live as a reflection of Jesus.

Noteworthy News:

  • VETERANS' DAY: We would like to extend an invitation to all Veterans or Active Military of our St. Anthony of Padua family to be a part of our annual observance on November 12, 2021. If there is a Veteran or active member in your family that is able to attend our Friday school Mass at 8:30 am, please do.


  • St. ANTHONY THEATRE CLUB PRESENTS "Help Desk": a hilarious comedy presented by St. Anthony students about customer service that spirals out of control. See the attached flyer for more details.

  • SNIPPETS: One Book, One School continues. Snippets by Diane Alber. This week we will be focusing on Art skills as we listen to this book during our Art classes. This week Miss Ring had students create their own "Snippet Houses." Check out the work next week while you are in the building for conferences.  

  • CLASSROOM SPELLING BEES: Classroom Spelling Bees will be held the week of November 15-19.  Check with your child's homeroom teacher on the exact date. Practice Lists have been sent home with the students. The top two students from each homeroom will move on to the School Spelling Bee.  The School Spelling Bee will be January 7, 2022, after Mass.  Words will be taken from the student's grade lists. If all the words have been used, or there is a tie, words may be taken from other lists. Good luck to all students!!

  • REPORT CARDS: Report card grading has been posted in Infinite Campus.
  • Please contact schooloffice@saparish.com if you need assistance logging into Infinite Campus.

  • PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 16th, and Thursday, November 18th. OUR GOAL IS 100% PARENT PARTICIPATION. Please see the Sign-Up Genius links below to schedule your Fall conferences.
  • Sign-Ups will close on Monday, November, 15th at 12:00 pm





  • SCRIP UPDATE: Place your BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING gift card orders by Monday, November 15th for Post Thanksgiving shopping!! you can always use Raise Right and purchase ecards for your shopping too!



  • BLACKBAUD FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP: There will be a Virtual Financial Aid workshop (Blackbaud Financial Aid) for parents on November 17, from 5:00-7:00pm. If you would like to participate in this workshop please use the attached link to join. Google Meet Link

  • BLACKBAUD FINANCIAL AID: Time is running out to apply for the first round of Financial Aid for 2022-2023. Please go to your Blackbaud Financial Aid account at studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school to apply. Blackbaud Financial Aid applications must be complete and updated for families to be considered for tuition assistance or scholarships. Please submit all of your information and documentation by November 30th so that any last minute adjustments can be made if needed. The application deadline for the first round is December 5, 2021. Visit the website for the online instructions. (Spanish instructions). If you do not already have a Blackbaud / Smart Aid account, please click here to get started.

Notes from last week:

  • FUNDRAISER DINNER: The St. Anthony Community has missed gathering for auction! We will be having a fundraiser dinner on February 5, 2022, to celebrate and honor Catholic Schools Week! Stay tuned for more information.
  • PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHY YOU LOVE ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL: If you’re a Catholic school parent, you know how valuable this Christ-centered education is for your children. Sharing a testimonial about your experience at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School can help those considering Catholic schools to know that it’s an excellent choice. Testimonial Form Link

  • 8TH GRADE SHADOW NIGHTS:
  • WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL:
Remaining Fall 2021 Semester Dates for WC:
  • Friday, November 19, 9-12:30 p.m.
  • Monday, November 29, 9-11:55 a.m.
Click HERE to sign up!

  • CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: Remaining Shadow Days
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 18.
Click HERE to learn more and to register.
November Hot Lunch Menu:

Click image to bring up interactive live calendar. Please note we will not be continually sending separate blasts with last minute changes due to continued shortages in the supply chain. This link along with the app will be updated automatically as soon as changes occur. (click on the calendar)
Home and School Association Updates:

  • NOVEMBER MEETING: Join Home & School for the November meeting. November 17 at 6:00 pm.  Come hear about upcoming events, meet new people, share your ideas, and more!

  • HOME & SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK: Make sure to follow St. Anthony of Padua Home & School Association on Facebook to get up-to-date information on meetings and events!
  • COOKBOOKS - Cookbooks can be purchased in the school office. These make a nice holiday gift for $10.

  • SNOW BAGS (to carry all your winter outdoor items) are for sale in the school office! Snow bags are $5. If you are interested, please contact schooloffice@saparish.com
Athletic News:

  • WINTER II SEASON - GIRLS BASKETBALL: Registration for GRACEAC winter II is now open. Girls basketball is available for 5th-8th graders. Please register HERE by Friday, December 3rd for team formation. Practices can begin Monday, January 3rd with games beginning Saturday, January 15. Reminder sports' physicals must be on file to begin practice (see information below).

  • GIRLS BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED: If you are interested in coaching girls basketball, please contact Lisa Barnum at athletics@saparish.com. Coaches must have a current concussion training certificate on file before the season starts. 

  • WINTER I SEASON: Boys' basketball season started this week. Please remind your students of their grade responsibility for eligibility. Activity eligibility is reviewed weekly by teachers. Please see the Athletic Handbook on the school website for specific details. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Barnum, Interim Athletic Director or Chad Wieber, Dean of Students.

  • SPORTS PHYSICALS: All students grades 3rd through 8th are required to have a physical dated after 4.15.2021 on file with the school office before the first day of scheduled practice. Forms can be found here and emailed to athletics@saparish.com or dropped off to the school office.

  • WEST CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BOYS AND GIRLS YOUTH CAMPS: Starting December 18th! K-4th grade. Learn more and sign up here.

  • WMD WRESTLING CLUB: Begins November 16th 1st to 8th grade Wrestlers will be taught Folkstyle wrestling and will have the opportunity to wrestle in many MYWAY tournaments throughout Western Michigan. All skill levels are welcome to join! See the attached document for more information and to sign up.

  • 7TH & 8TH GRADE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AT WEST CATHOLIC: Calling all 7th and 8th-graders! Come join us at West Catholic for our next middle school strength and conditioning session. Held in our high school weight room, participating students will learn the same safe, inclusive principles of performance training that our high schoolers are working on each day. Our facilities and equipment allow us to safely and effectively teach our Falcon Strength program to kids of all skill levels. Strength and Conditioning Sign-Up Link

Parish Office News

  • LIVE NATIVITY VOLUNTEERS: Join us for our drive-by Live Nativity once again this year on Saturday, December 18, from 5:30-7:30 PM. We are in need of middle school students to help hand out hot chocolate, booklets, or flyers to cars driving by! Click the SignUpGenius link to sign up or contact Ben Novitsky in the School Office by calling 616-453-8229, ext. 201 or email bnovitsky@saparish.com.

  • 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION: Dear Parents of 8th Grade confirmation Students: We have a change in the Confirmation Schedule this month. We will meet on Sunday, November 14th from 10:15a-11:15a in the Chapel. We will NOT be meeting on November 21st. Just like last time we look forward to seeing your Son/Daughter there so we can gather the full Confirmation class together and grow! Please make the changes in your schedules as well. Thank you for understanding. Lynne Haley - Director of Faith Formation; Kaitlin Milke - Director of Youth Ministry


  • PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: It's not too late! Don't forget to sign up to have your pictures taken for our parish directory. Just follow the link on the parish webpage www.saparish.com.

Our church number is:
mi1615
password: photos
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