Weekly School Newsletter
11.24.2020
Mission:
United by faith and service, 
St. Anthony of Padua School community forms knowledgeable students who are moral and courageous Catholic leaders.
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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope each of you stays healthy and safe during this long holiday weekend ahead. Thank you for all that you do to support our community during such trying times! Our St. Anthony community is truly a blessing to all of us.

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"
Psalm 107:1
  • Angel Tree - There are several angels left on the Angel Tree. If your family would like an Angel, students may find a time during the school day to get one off the tree, or you can call the school office and we can send one home with your child.
  • Wellness Committee - Rebecca Podbregar, one our school board members is reviewing our School Wellness Policy and looking to form a Wellness Committee that will include parents and staff members. We are looking for five committed parents to serve on the committee. Please send your name to [email protected] if you are interested or would like more information. If we receive more than five interested individuals, names will be randomly selected. The committee will begin meeting virtually AFTER Christmas.
  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here (as of 11/20/20).

Tips to Have a Healthy Thanksgiving!
This week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving week and reflect on all of the blessings in our lives. Likely this celebration will take place over a shared feast with family and friends.
Trivia: Can you think of a vegetable that people often have as their holiday dessert?
Answer: Pumpkin!

Your meal can feature other great-tasting fall veggies like sweet potatoes and orange or yellow squashes. Another big component of the meal is often turkey, which is a lean meat if you don’t eat the skin! If your family/guests are hungry and the meal isn’t quite ready, cut up some fruits and veggies for them to munch on. Offering these foods when children are hungry is a great way to increase their acceptance of them. Have a happy and healthy holiday and don’t forget to add some physical activity into the long weekend!

For at home parent resources, click here!

St. Anthony of Padua Apps:

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.  




Please help support our UNAUCTION FOR EDUCATION by making a donation. For additional details, please contact Mr. Wieber.
NOTEWORTHY NEWS:

  • ADVENT 2020 and LEGO NATIVITY CHALLENGE: Please see the links below for information on celebrating Advent 2020: Rejoice in Hope: Advent 2020 Lego Nativity Challenge
  • Lunch for Virtual Learners - If your child is a remote learner, he/she can still get school lunch. Please contact the school office if you want to make arrangements for school lunch for your child (it can be picked up for multiple days at one time!)
  • Smart Aid - The first round of Bishop Scholarship's will be awarded to those that apply by December 1st. Families are encouraged to get their completed applications in as soon as possible. St. Anthony scholarships are given based on Smart Aid applications, as well. If you have questions, the next virtual Smart Aid workshop will be on Monday, November 23 at 6:00 pm. Families that still have questions about the application process, can register on the DOGR website or just join the meeting, as they will go over it in detail that evening. Link is here.
  • DRIVE-BY LIVE NATIVITY: Saturday, December 12, 2020. Please see the link for more information: Live Nativity
  • 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  
  • DECEMBER HOT LUNCH MENU: December Hot Lunch Menu

REMOTE LEARNERS THAT NEED LUNCH, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE AND WE WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS!
Organization and Sports News:

  • 2020/2021 CANNONSBURG SKI CLUB: Here is a great way to enjoy our Michigan winter! Please see the links below for information (options, pricing and punch card) for Cannonsburg Ski Club. Please contact Angie DeWolf, Club Sponsor, with any questions: (616) 901-3221 or [email protected] Cannnonsburg Ski Pricing & Options Cannonsburg Punch Card
  • BOXTOPS/FUNDRAISING: Just a reminder...you can send in Boxtops, Family Fare receipts or MyCoke reward #'s (found on 12 and 24 pack cartons).
  • SCRIP UPDATES: Scrip is still working for you! Cash & Carry hours will remain on Thursday evenings, 5:15-6:16 pm, and following the 9:00 am Sunday Mass, until 10:30 am. If you are unable to pick up at this time, please contact us. Please see the links below for further information:
  • WINTER I ATHLETIC FEES: These will be billed in Smart Tuition on the 5th or 20th of the month.
  • WINTER II ATHLETIC SEASON: Registration for GRACEAC Winter II sports is now open! Winter II will include girls basketball and boys wrestling for 5th-8th graders from after Christmas break (January 4) through the first week of March (March 6). The plan is to offer a full season of Winter II. The deadline to register girls basketball teams is Monday, December 7. Please follow this link to register: Winter II Registration
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