Weekly School Newsletter
5.6.2021
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:

Many parents have asked questions about next school year. As we plan, we hope that most tings will return to "normal," but as we learned this year, things can change on an almost daily basis. Mr. Wieber and I will work closely this summer with Mr. Faber and other principals in the Diocese of Grand Rapids to ensure we have the best plans in place to fully support our students, in the safest environment possible. As we plan for the end of this school year, we are excited about the Wildcat Walk on May 21 and 8th grade Graduation on June 2nd. Details will be sent home soon regarding these events that are so loved by our school community. I also encourage you to mark your calendar for our Family Picnic on May 23rd - all families are invited to attend for this fun, outdoor event! The flyer is below and includes all of the details.


  • Exam Schedule (Grs. 6-8): Please see the attached link for the Middle School Second Semester Exam schedule: MS Second Semester Exams. We encourage students to start preparing for their exams in advance to ensure they are prepared. Teachers will be allowing some time in class for review, but it is important for students to study nightly leading up to exam week.

  • May Crowning: May Crowning will be celebrated at Mass tomorrow (May 7). Our 8th grade student representatives will crown Mary. Families are invited to send in flowers and two representatives from each homeroom may get dressed up to bring flowers to Mary.

  • 13TH ANNUAL WILDCAT WALK: A St. Anthony tradition is coming next month! Information was sent home with students last week, but please see the link for information on our upcoming Wildcat Walk scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2021: 13th Annual Wildcat Walk We encourage all families to fully participate!


**Cookbooks are available for purchase in the school office!!


  • We continue to offer our referral scholarship again this year. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please pass along the information. We have openings in all grades levels and would love to welcome new members to our St. Anthony school community!

  • Parking Lot Exit: Parents, as a reminder, when you exit the school parking lot (Drop-Off and Dismissal), please exit closest to the Playground.

COVID 19 INFORMATION

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here.
Fresh, Frozen or Canned?

Although fresh fruit and veggies taste great, canned and frozen ones are also very nutritious. When you buy canned fruit, choose products with light syrup rather than “heavy.” Frozen fruit is great to add to smoothies and you don’t have to worry about it becoming too ripe and being wasted. You can rinse canned vegetables using a strainer or colander and reduce the amount of salt by more than half. Frozen vegetables are also handy to add to soups or spaghetti sauce, right out of the bag. No matter what form fruits and veggies are in, try to add more to your meals to work toward the goal of 4 ½ cup goal. Apples and baby carrots are great (and quick) snacks. Add bananas or berries to your cereal or yogurt. Keep raisins or other dried fruit in the car. Tomatoes are a very healthy food. How many ways can you use them? Try tomato juice, canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and spaghetti or pizza sauce to name a few. 
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:


  • CHECK YOUR SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: Parents, please be sure that the phone number you are calling is 616-453-8229. For years we had several lines that were accessable, but they no longer are in use. If you have a number to one of those lines stored in your phone, please update with the number above. If you have called the school office and the phone rings continuously - does not get answered or go into voicemail - this is the reason!
  • ST. ANTHONY FAMILY PICNIC: Please join us for a fun St. Anthony Family Picnic! Sunday, May 23, from 1:00-3:00 pm. Patty Matters and Kona Ice food trucks will be there. Bring your own drinks, chairs and a table, and yard games. Join us for a fun gathering to celebrate our St. Anthony family! See you there! St. Anthony Family Picnic
  • LOST & FOUND / UNIFORMS: Our Lost & Found / Uniform table will be outside Meeting Room 'C' from May 10-May 14. Anything not picked up from the table will be donated.
  • 13TH ANNUAL WILDCAT WALK: Please see the link for information on our upcoming Wildcat Walk scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2021: 13th Annual Wildcat Walk
  • ARTSONIA: Please see the attached document for information on students' artwork through Artsonia: Artsonia
  • WEST CATHOLIC & CATHOLIC CENTRAL SUMMER CAMPS: Please see the links below for information on upcoming summer camps offered by West Catholic and Catholic Central:


Your rising K-8 student is invited to participate in summer sports, band, and fine arts camps at West Catholic High School beginning this June.
Options include: 
  • Summer Band (for students entering grades 6-9) 
  • Fine Arts Camp (entering grades 4-8) 
  • Boys Basketball (entering grades 3-8) 
  • Girls Basketball (entering grades 1-9) 
  • Falcon Youth Volleyball Camp (entering grades 3-9) 
  • Camp of Champions (football) (entering grades 1-8) 
  • Soccer Camp (entering grades 3-8)  
  • Stunt & Tumble Camp (entering grades K-8)  
  • Sideline Cheer (entering grades K-8)  


  • 2021-2022 TRANSPORTATION: Catholic Secondary Transportation is utilizing online registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Please see the attached link to register for bussing for next year: Transportation 2021-2022

  • MAY/JUNE HOT LUNCH MENU:
Organization and Sports News:

  • ST. ANTHONY COOKBOOK: Cookbook Pre-Sale...The cookbooks are ready for purchase. Please fill out this form and return it to the school office or email to shannon.horning@gmail.com or maryewald@hotmail.com. Cookbook Pre-Sale Form Cookbooks are available for purchase in the school office!!
  • ST. ANTHONY FACE MASKS & 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  
  • 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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