School Newsletter
01.27.22
Mission:
St. Anthony of Padua School Community
engages students in academic excellence
while guiding them to live as a reflection of Jesus.
School Calendar:

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From Mrs. Pudelko:

Hello St. Anthony Families,

Catholic Schools Week is next week! Thank you for your commitment to Catholic Education. We have several fun events planned for our students. Spirit Days are listed on our school calendar and all of the events for the week can be found on this schedule. Please join us for the Livestream Mass with all of the schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. This Mass will take place at 10 am on Tuesday. (Livestream link) Our St. Anthony Catholic Schools' Week Mass will be on Friday, February 4 at 8:30 am. Parents are welcome to attend with us! Students are encouraged to wear their uniforms to Mass this weekend no matter what parish you attend. Feel free to send photos to the school office to be featured on our social media accounts. (schooloffice@saparish.com)

Because Valentine's Day falls during conference week and on a Monday, our Home and School parents made a great suggestion that we are going to try this year! Home and School will be supplying a treat for all students and students will do their card exchange at 8:30 am on Valentine's Day. This is in lieu of a traditional party. Home and School will be reaching out to room parents with details.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our building. Please continue to monitor your children closely for symptoms. I hope each week continues to get better!

Registration for next year is right around the corner. Packets will be sent home soon - we will again offer a referral scholarship for new and referring families. If you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who may be interested in sending their children to St. Anthony, now is the time to share more information with them! We have an Early Childhood Night and Open House planned for March 7, but we are willing to meet with families anytime! Please spread the word!

Happy Catholic Schools' Week!

Jenny
Catholic Schools' Week Social Media Challenge:
St. Anthony Families,

Next week is Catholic Schools' Week! I encourage you to use your own personal Facebook and Instagram accounts to "check-in" at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School every day during this Catholic Schools Week, along with the hashtags #LoveMyCatholicSchool & #CSW22 and a picture of your child(ren) or family.

We also will be having a Catholic Schools' Week-themed holdable photo frame. I will be taking pictures with our frame after all Masses this coming weekend. Come to the gathering space and have your picture taken! In the gathering space, you will also notice a banner that reads "Connect Through Faith," along with a cut-out hand of each student in our school. Our hands represent the connectedness of our school community where all are welcome.

Ben Novitsky
Noteworthy News:
  • CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: NEXT WEEK!! Please see the attached Catholic Schools Week Schedule 2022. Students are encouraged to wear uniforms to Mass this weekend (January 29/30). Be sure to check out the Gathering Space to see the students' Connect Through Faith project.

  • KIDS HEART CHALLENGE...SAVE THE DATE: Get ready to take a road trip across America with the Kids Heart Challenge Explorers! Our school is kicking off on January 31. Be sure to complete Finn’s Mission so you can learn CPR, stroke symptoms, and how to move more with your family. Join the heart heroes and learn all about healthy choices and being active. St. Anthony is Heart Healthy

  • GIRLS ON THE RUN REGISTRATION: Girls on the Run is an 8-week program for girls in 3rd to 5th grade. The program includes 2 practices each week (March/April) and ends with a celebration 5K race in May. Registration found here is due January 31, 2022. What is Girls on the Run?
January 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)
AmazonSmile:
Amazon shoppers, this is for you!

AmazonSmile is a great opportunity to raise money for St. Anthony School. If you are planning to make any purchases on Amazon, please look at using AmazonSmile when making your purchases, as St. Anthony will receive .05% for each purchase when using AmazonSmile at no cost for you!

How it works:
  • Go to https://smile.amazon.com/, and then log in to your Amazon account.
  • Click the "Get Started" button.
  • When looking for the charity name, type in "St. Anthony of Padua Church" - please make sure the location is listed as Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Begin shopping!

**Please note that each time you are making a purchase on Amazon, be sure to always start at https://smile.amazon.com. We suggest creating a bookmark directly to your smartphone screen.**
Athletic News: 

  • 3 on 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: St. Paul the Apostle is hosting their 22nd annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 13. This tournament is open to all 4th-8th grade boys and girls! See the attached flyer for details on how to register! St. Paul the Apostle 3 on 3 Tournament Flyer

  • ATHLETIC COMMUNICATION and CALENDAR: The athletic calendar will be updated regularly with practices times, game times, and deadlines. Please use the athletic calendar as a reference point for planning. It can be found on the school website and St. Anthony app. All athletic communication should be sent to athletics@saparish.com. **Please note all last-minute changes and cancellations will be found on TeamSnap App Notifications and Chats screen from GRACEAC, coaches, and athletic directors**

  • WINTER II SEASON: 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 HS Athletics News:

  • WEST CATHOLIC ESPORTS LEAGUE: Calling all middle schoolers interested in E-Sports! Participate in 1-2 hour practices each week with one-hour matches against other middle schools in the state of Michigan. Sign up HERE!
Home & School Association Updates:

  • SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP:  Save on your school supplies + support St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School when you shop at Sam’s Club today 25% of your membership cost will be donated back to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School when you join using our link* Sam's Club Membership Link.

  • DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE...CANCELED: The Daddy Daughter Dance that was scheduled for February 26, 2022 has been canceled. There was a brief discussion at the last Home and School meeting with the potential to reschedule for Spring. Details to come!

  • ARTOME: Save the Date! March 15 from 5-7. The Artome art show that will include artwork created by St. Anthony students that will be for sale. Proceeds will support the art department. More information to come.
SCRIP Office News:

Cash and Carry and Order Pick Up Schedule:
Friday 8am-8:30am and following school Mass until 9:30 am, as well as following 9am Sunday Mass.

**Orders are due on Monday’s by 8:30am

Have you downloaded the RaiseRight app? This app pairs with our ShopwithScrip and allows you to check out daily deals and easily purchase gift cards on the go!
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. From here, all school information will be at your fingertips! The push notifications will allow you to stay connected to all important information, quick calendar access, staff contacts, and much more!
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