School Newsletter
05.05.22
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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From Mrs. Pudelko:
We have an exciting weekend ahead! Our second grade students will receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion, and we celebrate Mother's Day! The weather forecast looks wonderful - congratulations to all of our 2nd grade students and Happy Mother's Day to all of our St. Anthony moms!
We spent time this week working on our crayon mosaic - almost all of the students in the building had the opportunity to play a part in this exciting project! All of the crayons should be placed by next week.

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Brain Break Live on Tuesday night - it was great to see so many of you. I have been able to renew this program for next year again due to the overwhelmingly positive response from our students!

Our Wildcat Walk is well underway - thank you to all of the families who have already made donations! This is our MAJOR fundraiser this year and we are hoping it is our best yet. This fundraiser keeps us from having to do other smaller fundraisers throughout the school year. Please prayerfully consider what your family is able to do to support our fundraising - this is a great opportunity for students to share with family members why they love their Catholic schools as they ask for support for our programming. If you own a business or work for a company that would be interested in being a business sponsor, please contact the school office. Funds this year will help to support the addition of a SmartLab (Stem Lab) and refresh our library/media center. The goal is to open both of these rooms at the start of the 2022-2023 school year.

Please be sure to mark your calendar for May 15 for our Community Fiesta - there will be Mother-Son kickball, great food, music, games, inflatables, and more! Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor with you!

Have a wonderful weekend (please note there is NO school for students on Monday!)

God bless,

Jenny
**In partnership with the Shared Time program at Brighton Area Schools, we are looking for a STEM teacher and Spanish teacher for next year. If you are qualified to teach either of these subject areas or know someone who is, please contact me or see our website to learn more! (YES, you read that correctly, we are adding a STEM class for the 22-23 school year - more details will be shared soon!)
Noteworthy News:
  • NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MAY 9: There is no school on Monday due to a staff retreat! Enjoy your long weekend!
  • SCHOOL AND PARISH FIESTA: Come join us for our Parish & School Fiesta on Sunday, May 15, from 12:00-3:00. Enjoy an afternoon of Mexican and Polish food, dancing, games, and more activities!
  • PARENTS' NIGHT OUT: Thank you to our Home & School Association for putting on a night out with St. Anthony Parents on Thursday, May 12, from 6:30-9:00pm, at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm to socialize with fellow parents from school at an adults-only night out. Enjoy appetizers & drinks for $20 per person. (alcoholic drinks available for purchase). Purchase your ticket(s) online HERE.
  • WILDCAT WALK / FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of volunteers to help on the day of the Wildcat Walk and Field Day (May 27). Use this link to SIGN UP! Thank you in advance!
Notes from last week:
  • SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP (CHILD CARE): Time is running out to sign up for Summer Camp! St. Anthony is excited to offer licensed child care during the summer! This is a fun opportunity for students ages 3 and up to get great care while also participating in learning activities, prayer, crafts, and outdoor activities! Click HERE to sign up.
  • NEW STUDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM: 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. Check out the details HERE.

  • 2021-2022 FAMILY DIRECTORY: Our school directory is now complete! Please see the attached pdf version for your use.
May 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)
Athletic News:

  • 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENT PARENTS: St. Anthony of Padua Athletic Boosters is excited to partner with Dr. Michael App to provide sports physicals at a discounted rate. Dr. Michael App is graciously giving his time and services and donating his fee to the St. Anthony of Padua Booster Club. Appointments will be at St. Anthony on May 18th, 2022 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. Please see this letter for more details.

  • WEST CATHOLIC SUMMER CAMPS: The WC summer camps have been scheduled and you can find plenty of opportunities for your kids to take part! These camps include fine arts, athletics, and more! Visit this LINK to sign up. 
Home & School Association Updates:

  • TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Teacher Appreciation Week is this week. Your student had a fun sheet come home to fill out and thank their teacher. If they have not filled it out, they can still do so and bring it back to their teacher.  Let's show our teachers how important they are to us and to St. Anthony!
  • HOME & SCHOOL MEETING: Mark your calendars for the last meeting of the year. May 18, 2022, at 6:00 pm. See you there!

  • MOTHER SON KICKBALL: This event is happening during the Fiesta on Sunday, May 15. Come enjoy good food, and good company, and listen for the announcement for when it is time to play a good game of kickball!
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