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School Newsletter
09.08.22
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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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Dear Families,
It has been another great week with the students. We are settling into the school year nicely and looking ahead to a great fall. Mark your calendars for the first home Football Game at West Catholic where there will be a St. Anthony tailgate opportunity for all of our families. Join us for some great snacks and social time before the game.
This week also brought several parents together for our first Home and School meeting of the school year. The energy level and participation was high. I look forward to several great events this year - be sure to mark your calendars for the Pulaski Days Pub Crawl, Parade and the Auction for Education.
Our enrichment classes are also off to a great start. I am so thankful for our partnership with our Shared Time Services - we are truly blessed to have Trisha Duba, Beth Schlosser, Becky Bacon, Cindy Byerly and Becky Bacon on our staff teaching our students. The passion each of these ladies have for their subject area is contagious - I hope your children are sharing with you what they are doing in class.
Please be sure you are checking your hot lunch balance in IC and sending in your Free and Reduced Lunch application. As I shared at the beginning of the year, it is helpful beyond free lunch for parents to complete this form. Because of the additional funding we have received through grants, we've been able to enhance our programming, especially in the area of technology and teacher development over the last couple of years.
Thank you for your partnership - have a great weekend!
God bless,
Jenny
One ore thought. . . For the parents with little Wildcats - we invite you to join Mrs. Maxim for Wee Wildcat Time starting next week. I have also heard some interest in a walking club for parents with even younger kiddos. Anyone interested in organizing a walking with strollers group while the weather is still nice? This would be a great way to connect with parents in our community! Email me if you would help organize!
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WEE WILDCAT TIME (TODDLER TIME): Toddler Time, formerly known as Laptime is back at St. Anthony! On each Wednesday from 10:00-10:45am, St. Anthony School welcomes you and your future Wildcat to Wee Wildcat Time! Come and join us for story time, prayer, music, craft, and playtime!
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8TH GRADE CAR WASH: The 8th Grade Car Wash will be held on Thursday, September 15, from 3:45 - 5:00 pm, here at St. Anthony School. Car washes are a $5.00 donation. All money will be used throughout this school year for 8th grade events.
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BLOOD DRIVE: Donating blood can save many lives in our community! Our next blood drive is Sunday, September 25, in the St. Anthony Gymnasium. Sign up online HERE or click the flyer for more details.
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SPIRIT WEAR SALE: "It's a Great Day to be a Wildcat" t-shirts are here! Be sure to place your order before September 11. Click HERE for the t-shirt options and instructions to order.
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THEATRE CAMP: Save the date for St. Anthony Theatre Camp, offered to 3rd through 5th grade students! Information went home and signs ups are coming back. Please note there is a $15 fee to cover the cost of camp and the t-shirt. Call the school office if you still need a form.
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AUCTION FOR EDUCATION: Our annual Auction for Education is back! Mark your calendar for November 12, 2022. If you are interested in helping with planning or donations, please email the school office.
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WC KESTREL KONNECTION (West Catholic): Click HERE to read the September edition of the West Catholic Kestrel Konnection, a newsletter just for kids!
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PULASKI DAYS PARADE: We are looking for volunteers (students & parents) to help in the Pulaski Days Parade on Saturday, October 8. We are in need of walkers and adults to help set up a float. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ben (453-8229 x102 or bnovitsky@saparish.com) or Kay (453-8229 x200 or krooney@saparish.com)
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JOHN ANGOTTI CONCERT: All are welcome to join us for a concert featuring John Angotti along with the choirs of St. Anthony on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 pm - celebrating the Music Ministry under the direction of Vonnie Clark for 40+ years!
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ST. ANTHONY HOUSE SPONSORS: St. Anthony Middle School initiated a house system to help foster a positive climate and culture that builds character, relationships, school spirit, and a closer bond to God and others. Each house is led by 8th grade prefects and our Middle school teachers. This year, we are looking for some companies or individuals to help sponsor our Houses. A $250 donation will help offset the cost of t-shirts for all the students, incentives, rewards for challenges, etc. Please contact Chad Wieber (cwieber@saparish.com) or Sara Patterson (spatterson@saparish.com) if you are interested or know of someone that would be interested in sponsoring one of our Houses. Thank you for your generosity and support!
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HIRING - CHILD CARE SUPPORT: This position is primarily 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday in our after-school child care program. The candidate must be over 18 years of age. If you or if you know someone who is interested, please email Mrs. Pudelko at jpudelko@saparish.com. This is a great opportunity for a college or high school student.
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HIRING - DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY: The parish office is hiring a Director of Youth Ministry. This position is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative-salaried position. The Director of Youth Ministry, who should be a practicing Roman Catholic, will fulfill the duties and responsibilities listed HERE. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to Fr. Mark Przybysz at parishoffice@saparish.com.
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ALTAR SERVER TRAINING: A training for students in 3rd grade and up will be held on Sunday, September 18, at 12:30 pm in Church. To RSVP, please contact Lynne Haley, Director of Religious Education & Faith Formation, at LHaley@saparish.com or 616-453-8229, ext. 103
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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. Please log into your Infinite Campus parent portal account and ensure you have added funds to your account. We are asking all parents whose students utilize hot lunch to add funds by Monday, September 12. 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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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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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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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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September 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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Home & School Association Updates:
Mark your calendar for our next Restaurant Night out at Lost Art Brewhouse, located at 3393 Remembrance Rd NW, on Tuesday, September 20th.
The Pulaski Days Hall Crawl is back! Mark your calendar for Friday, October 7th where you will board a bus for an afternoon of hall hopping! Be sure to register online by September 25th!
Be sure to follow Home and School on Facebook @StAnthonyHomeandSchool to receive updates on events.
Mary, Lisa, Michelle, and Debbie
homeandschool@saparish.com
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BASKETBALL & DOWNHILL/SLALOM SKI TEAM: Registration is now open for Basketball and Downhill/Slalom Ski Team. Winter I (boys) league runs from mid-October until Christmas break. Winter II (girls) league starts in January until mid-March. Please register your student by September 30th. The athletic directors are meeting the first week of October to determine team mergers if needed. Registration Link
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CANNONSBURG PUNCH CARDS: Winter is coming and punch cards are now available for online purchase. This is a heads-up that pricing will increase in October. Click on the link to take advantage of pricing from last year NOW!
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ATHLETIC HANDBOOK: A copy of the 2022-2023 athletic handbook can be found HERE.
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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. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
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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
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