Weekly School Newsletter
2.18.2021
Mission:
United by faith and service, 
St. Anthony of Padua School community forms knowledgeable students who are moral and courageous Catholic leaders.
From Mrs. Pudelko:

  • The season of Lent is here. Our students will be focusing on their relationship with Jesus throughout Lent throughout various activities in the classroom, participation in the Stations of the Cross and ministry outreach projects. Look for details to come home throughout Lent.

“I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
 With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
Psalm 16.8

  • We are excited to move forward with the option for Summer Childcare beginning this summer! In order to properly prepare for staffing, we will be sending out a survey to gauge how many families will be signing up. I encourage you to begin thinking about your summer schedules in order to complete this survey as accurately as possible.
  • Please complete your registration packet for 21-22 as soon as possible. Our goal is to have financial aid award letters out the first week of March.
  • Our Early Childhood Night is March 1st. This is an opportunity for families to take a tour and meet with the preschool, DK and Kindergarten staff. If you have a child who will be entering one of those grades and you'd like to tour, please call or email the school office. We will also be offering our referral form again this year. If you have friends or family who may be interested, please pass along the information. I would love to share more about our programming. The Diocese of Grand Rapids announced that they will also be offering Welcome Scholarships for new families with children in preschool and kindergarten. Check out the details here.


COVID 19 INFORMATION

  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here.


Cold Weather Fun!  

Although the warmer fall weather has long faded away, you and your child can stay active and get moving indoors! Try acting out a story that you and your child have read together. Create an obstacle course to get your child moving and have a fun time indoors. Or move the activity outdoors with sledding, skating, building a snow person or even shoveling snow. Winter is also a great time to cook soup with your child.  


For at home parent resources, click here! There is a new kid friendly section, as well for kids to learn from independently!
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.
Calendars:

All upcoming dates can be found on the school website or app.  


Noteworthy News:

  • CHILDCARE STATEMENTS: Our Childcare billing application is not functioning correctly at this time; therefore, statements for the last two weeks of Childcare will not be distributed at this time. Statements will be sent out as soon as the issue is corrected. Thank you for your patience!
  • MARCH IS READING MONTH CALENDAR: The Boy Called Bat
  • ST. ANTHONY COOKBOOK: We want your recipes! Home and School is collecting recipes from St. Anthony families to create a cookbook. Please submit 3-4 of your favorite recipes by March 12, 2021. See flyers for more details:
  • COOKBOOK COVER CONTEST: Students can create a cover for the cookbook and win a free copy! A flyer was sent home with each student today!
  • ART BOX: Outside of the office is a turquoise "Art Box." Students have the opportunity to donate art to be brought to area Nursing Homes. We will be creating artwork during Catholic Schools Week, but if you have a chance to create at home or have completed projects that students would like to donate, these can be place in the box any time within the next couple of weeks. The first pick up will be the second week of February. Thank you!
  • ST. ANTHONY FACE MASKS & SNOW BAGS will be available for purchase in the school office. Only child-size face masks are available. Proceeds benefit Home & School Association. Please see the link for more information: SA Wildcat Face Mask  
FEBRUARY HOT LUNCH MENU: February Hot Lunch Menu


Organization and Sports News:

  • WILDCAT SPORTS REGISTRATION: The TeamSnap registration links for spring sports ready to go. The links below are open: 5th-8th Grade Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/256711 3rd/4th Grade Boys & Girls Lacrosse Link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/256830 Two notes on the 5th-8th grade registration link - a) as usual, tennis is only available for 6th-8th graders b) we will not be offering softball this spring. The participation numbers over the past several years simply do not support having a GRACEAC league. We will be offering both boys & girls lacrosse for 3rd/4th graders this spring. The cost is $131.00 per player (same as last spring). The TeamSnap registration link is set up for parents to pay directly for this program. 
  • THE MINES GOLF LESSONS: The Mines Golf Course is offering small group lessons. Lessons will begin in the spring. For more information: The Mines Golf Lessons
  • WALKER REC CO-ED SPRING SOCCER: This is for boys and girls, ages 4-13. Registration is February 1-28. All MDHSS guidelines for outdoor sports will be followed. Please use this link for registration and more information: Walker Rec Co-Ed Spring Soccer
  • MARNE/PIONEER BASEBALL SIGN-UPS: Registration information for the Marne/Pioneer baseball league went home today with students (PS-7).
  • WESTERN LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS: Please see the link for registration and other pertinent information for Western Little League: Western Little League
  • NW YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION: Please see the flyer for more information on the NW Youth Soccer program. Sign-Ups are February 1 - March 14. NW Youth Soccer
  • BOXTOPS/FUNDRAISING: Just a reminder...you can send in Boxtops, Family Fare receipts or MyCoke reward #'s (found on 12 and 24 pack cartons).
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