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School Newsletter
08.22.22
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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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2022-2023 School Year Theme: | |
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Parents, on the first day of school, you may walk your child to his/her classroom, if you wish. We are asking that all parents exit the main building no later than 8:00 am so classes can begin at 8:05 am. We learned through our COVID practices that dropping students off at the main doors reduces tears and anxiety. We ask that after this week you refrain from walking to the classroom with your child, but welcome you to chat with other parents in the Gathering Space if you wish. By the end of September, we will be hosting parent coffees to allow you additional time to get to know other families.
We can't wait to see all of our Wildcats in the morning. Have a wonderful night!
God bless,
Jenny
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Noteworthy News:
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT: It was SO exciting to see many of our families at the Back-to-School Open House Thursday evening!! There was so much energy and smiling faces to start off the year!
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ONLINE FOOD SERVICE PAYMENTS: Adding funds to your child(ren)'s Food Service accounts in Infinite Campus will be available starting on the first day of school, August 23. Thank you for your patience! Food Service Deposit Instructions Students can still get lunch on the first day without funds in the account.
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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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DISMISSAL NUMBERS: If you did not get your dismissal number at Open House it will be emailed to you and sent home on the first day of school. Please be patient with dismissal on the first couple of days of school; it gets much faster. It is really helpful if parents and students all know their dismissal numbers. They are new numbers for each family this year and should be on the orange paper provided.
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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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RECESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Parent volunteers are an important part of our recess coverage each year. Please prayerfully consider this great opportunity and visit this Signup Link. Volunteers should report outside by the playground no later than 11:10am and you will be wrapped up by 12:30. A staff member will be out to assist with volunteer areas. The commitment is year round, but the office will find substitutes as needed to accommodate parent schedules. If recess is moved indoors due to weather, parent help is still required to cover the classrooms. Volunteers will receive a tuition stipend paid out twice yearly for their assistance.
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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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GRCSS TRANSPORTATION: Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools Transportation is utilizing online registration for the 2022-2023 school year. Please click the attached LINK to register for bussing for next year.
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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
- 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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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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Newsletter / Emails Resubscribe:
Please take caution when viewing the School Newsletter via a tablet or smartphone, that you do not 'unsubscribe' to the school emails. While 'swiping' with your finger to view the newsletter, it is easy to hit on the 'unsubscribe' button at the bottom of the page. When this is done, you will no longer be able to receive newsletters or email blasts from the school.
If you find you are no longer receiving emails from school, please call the school office at 453-8229, ext. 200. We will send you a 'resubscribe' email. After we get confirmation from you that you accept it, you can be added back to the contact list.
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St. Anthony of Padua School | 616-453-8229 x200
schooloffice@saparish.com | www.saparish.com
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The school newsletter is sent weekly on Thursday. Any items to be submitted for the newsletter must be submitted by Tuesday via email to Ben Novitsky:
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