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School Newsletter
08.25.22
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Mission:
St. Anthony of Padua School Community
engages students in academic excellence
while guiding them to live as a reflection of Jesus.
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What a great first week of school! I've noticed a lot of smiles and happy kids. I hope you've all felt the same way about the transition back to the school routine. | |
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On the first day of school, Father Mark, Mr. Wieber and I visited classrooms. Father spoke about rules and expectations being put in place to help students be the best versions of themselves. He specifically touched on shirts being tucked in during the school day and hair being out of students' eyes, as both can cause a distraction. During his talk, he demonstrated the "head shake" to show students how distracting it can be to have hair in your eyes (click the thumbnail to watch the video). Be sure to ask your child about "What you call a chicken who does math?" Father Mark was full of jokes, too!
I invite you to share in the celebration of our first school Mass together tomorrow morning. Students will be sitting with their classmates and parents are invited to sit in the section nearest the choir. Our 4th grade students will be leading us in song under the direction of Mrs. Beth Parr.
As we wrap up the first week, if there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
God bless,
Jenny
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ONLINE FOOD SERVICE PAYMENTS: Adding funds to your child(ren)'s Food Service accounts in Infinite Campus is now working and available. We ask all parents utilizing hot lunch to place money in accounts by Friday, August 26. Food Service Deposit Instructions
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FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION: All parents are encouraged to fill out the linked application for free and reduced meals. Please complete the Free and Reduced Meals Family Application and return it to the school office in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Food Service Application”. Applications are confidential and students receiving free or reduced meals check out the same as all other students. Application Link
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DISMISSAL NUMBER: If you would like to receive another dismissal number card, please email the school office, and we will send it home with your child.
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CHROMEBOOK EQUIPMENT AGREEMENTS: Equipment agreements will be sent home this week for parents to sign - this is for the use of devices that are assigned to students at school, even if they are brought home.
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SCHOOL PICTURE FORMS: Please be on the lookout for school picture forms next Monday or Tuesday.
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CARPOOL ASSISTANCE: There is a St. Anthony family looking for temporary rideshare/carpool assistance to the Elmridge/Westwinde neighborhood for the afternoon commute home from school. If you have an extra seat in your vehicle and would be willing to help out, please contact the school office at 616-453-8229 x200 or email us at schooloffice@saparish.com. Walking is also an option if there is someone who regularly walks to the area after school as a companion. Thank you for giving this consideration.
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WEST CATHOLIC BAND FOR 5th-8th GRADE: Mr. Michewicz and Mr. LaPrise at West Catholic are getting ready to start the 2022-2023 band year! If you have a child in grades 5-8, please consider signing them up to participate in their band program. Find the attached letter HERE, which explains all the details and FAQs.
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FAMILY HANDBOOK: The 2022-2023 family handbook is attached HERE. This can also be found on the school website.
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CHILDREN'S CHOIR: The St. Anthony Children's Choir will begin rehearsals on Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM in Church. The choir is open to students in grades 2-8. (We also need older students to run the monitors at rehearsals). We are excited to have the Children's Choir (and the adult choir) join John Angotti for a celebration of Song. John is a Catholic composer who was at the Parish a few years ago. Mark your calendars for the concert which will be on Thursday, Oct 6. Any questions contact Vonnie Clark, Music Ministry Coordinator, at 616-485-0695 or vclark@saparish.com.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM: A committee of teachers and board members worked on a social justice curriculum that uses literature to teach Catholic Social Teaching. This literature will be used in each elementary classroom throughout the year. This is not new content, just an additional way to reinforce the teaching of our Faith. Social Justice Curriculum Book List
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CHILD CARE REGISTRATION: At this time, we ask that Child Care registration for the fall should be done online through our website and details regarding the program will be sent soon. Child Care opens on August 23, the first day of school. If you plan to use St. Anthony Child Care, please submit your registration as soon as possible here.
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VIRTUS: Any parent who volunteers with children MUST have completed the online Virtus class - this includes coaching, classroom parties, field trips, and playground supervision. Please take some time this summer to take the Virtus class if you plan to volunteer in any capacity during the school year. If you have taken the class in the past, your account should still be active.
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August Hot Lunch Menu:
Click the image to bring up an 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)
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AmazonSmile:
AmazonSmile is a great opportunity to raise money for St. Anthony School. If you are planning to make any purchases on Amazon, please click our AmazonSmile link before purchasing your items! St. Anthony will receive .05% for each purchase at no cost to you!
How it works:
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SCRIP Office News:
The SCRIP Office is open on the following days:
- Thursday, Aug 25, 5:15-6:15 pm
- Friday, Aug 26, 8-8:30 am and following school Mass until 9:30 am
- Sunday, Aug 28 following 9 am Mass until 10:30 am
- Thursday, Aug 1, 5:15-6:15
- NO SCHOOL Friday, Sept 2, and Monday, Sept 5
- No Sunday, Sept 4th.
Friday's will continue on September 9.
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FALL ATHLETIC FEES: Athletic fees for the fall season will be billed in SchoolAdmin and will appear on your September tuition statement.
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1ST-8TH FALL SIDELINE CHEER: For the first time, 1st-8th grade will all have the opportunity to cheer on the sidelines weekly for the youth football games!! We are asking all interested in participating, this fall, please fill out the interest form. Details are still in the works and should be communicated soon.
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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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St. Anthony of Padua School | 616-453-8229 x200
schooloffice@saparish.com | www.saparish.com
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