Weekly School Newsletter
10.1.2020
Mission:
United by faith and service, 
St. Anthony of Padua School community forms knowledgeable students who are moral and courageous Catholic leaders.
Notes from Mrs. Pudelko:

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here (as of 9/25/20).
  • Halloween Parties: Classes will have Halloween parties this year, but they will look slightly different than in past. Parties will be for students only. Please watch your email for details from Home and School Room Parents.
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences: Information regarding upcoming parent teacher conferences will be shared next week.

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.  


Noteworthy News:


  • EXTRA DISMISSAL NUMBERS: If you need additional yellow Dismissal Numbers Cards for your family, please email Lisa Barnum in the school office ([email protected]). As we head into the fall and winter weather season, it's helpful to have these highly visible cards in your dashboard.  
  • NAVIGATING CANVAS: Thank you parents, for your patience as we navigate Canvas together and all it's capabilities. Teachers are working hard to streamline information and maintain consistency in displaying classroom information across all grade levels in Canvas. Please see the attached document Parent Quick Guide and Helpful Hints for Canvas. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to configure which auto generated emails/notifications from Canvas you receive and how often you receive them. There is also information regarding the Canvas Parent App.  One important note: ***Not all instructional content is located in Canvas. The most accurate and up-to-date grading and missing assignments should be viewed in Infinite Campus only.*** Please contact Lisa Barnum ([email protected]). if you have specific questions with setting notifications in Canvas or accessing Infinite Campus.
  • ST. ANTHONY UNIFORM/SPIRIT WEAR APPAREL: Please use the following link to order Uniform apparel and Spirit Wear apparel from Radco. Please be mindful of the ordering deadline of October 5th, 2020. ST. ANTHONY APPAREL ORDERING SITE
  • JEAN DAY DRESS CODE REMINDER: When leggings are worn on jean days, they MUST be worn with a top that is long enough to be worn alone (without leggings underneath)...such as a tunic top. T-Shirts/Sweatshirts are too short to be worn with leggings.
  • EL SOMBRERO BURRITO SALE: St. Anthony 8th Graders are selling El Sombrero burritos this fall for their events for their 8th grade year. Wet burritos are $8, and dry burritos are $6. Please contact an 8th grader to purchase burritos or the school office. The sale will continue until October 5th. Thank you for your generosity! 
  • REMIND APP: Parents and Staff - The school is using the Remind App to send daily text reminders with a link to the Health Screening Form. If you are NOT receiving these messages and would like to, please contact Lisa Barnum at [email protected] Please provide the parent name and cell phone number. This app is also used for an emergency notification or school closings. 
  • SA WILDCAT YOUTH & ADULT FACE MASKS FOR SALE:   Support Home & School by purchasing a St. Anthony Wildcat face mask with a built-in lanyard for your student or yourself. Cost is the same for youth or adult sizes. Please see the link for more information: SA WILDCAT FACE MASK  
  • OCTOBER HOT LUNCH MENU - Please note that the October Menu has been updated: UPDATED October Hot Lunch Menu
  • BLESSING OF THE PETS: The Blessing of the Pets will take place tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd, at 3:00 pm. The event will be on the blacktop near the bus garage/back field. Students participating will meet their parents at 2:55 pm (packed up and ready to leave school for the day). Please see the attached permission slip in order for your child(ren) to participate. Students MUST return this permission slip no later than Friday morning, October 2nd. Blessing of the Pets: 2020
Organization and Sports News:

  • FALL SPORTS FEES: Fall sports fees will be billed through Smart Tuition on either 10/5 or 10/20 depending on the set-up of your billing cycle.
  • 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:
  • TRUNK OR TREAT: Please see the link for more information on Trunk or Treat 2020: Trunk or Treat 2020
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