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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Noteworthy News
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8TH GRADE CAR WASH: The 8th grade class will be holding a car wash Thursday, September 16th from 3:45pm to 5:00pm. The $5.00 donation helps cover class expenses for the year, including the 8th Grade Epic Adventure and graduation.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND (6th-8th grade): Band starts this week at West Catholic. Middle School Band meets on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:15am to 8:05am. Please see the attached information here.
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BEGINNER BAND: Band starts next week at West Catholic - Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15am to 8:05am. Please see the attached information here.
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UNIFORM APPAREL: Please use the following Uniform/Spirit Wear Link to place an order for St. Anthony of Padua School uniform apparel. The deadline is Sunday, September 12th at 11:59pm.
Notes from last week:
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DISMISSAL NUMBERS: Please email schooloffice@saparish.com if you need extra dismissal numbers printed.
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LATE ARRIVALS AND HOT LUNCH: Hot lunch orders are placed before 8:30am each day. If your child is arriving at school late due to an appointment, please email the school office and teacher that your child will need hot lunch. If you child doesn't preorder before that time, they may be served an alternative option rather than the main entree.
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BIRTHDAY TREATS IN CLASSROOMS: Birthday treats (DK through 8th grade) must be individually wrapped store bought treats. Preschool room is allergy friendly. Please provide a non-food item if you are sending in a birthday treat.
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HOT LUNCH: Hot lunch will be free again this year through federal funding. We are requesting all families regardless of financial status to fill out a Free and Reduced Lunch Application found here. Lunch applications assist the school in receiving Title I funding through the state. Title Funds last year helped purchase over 40 Chromebooks and provided funds for tutoring opportunities.
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FAMILY FUN RUN: Great News! The Family Fun Run will be Olympic-themed and will be held on St. Anthony of Padua School grounds. We will have a shorter route but will include obstacles on the path. We welcome you to bring your tailgate set up in the parking lot. A picnic-style lunch of hot dogs, chips, apples, and water will be provided with your race registration (here). We will have giveaways and raffle prizes too! **The last day to register and be guaranteed a t-shirt will be Thursday, September 2, 2021. Race registration will be open until Noon on Friday, September 17, 2021,** Family Fun Run Flyer
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VIRTUS: We plan on having parents back in school to volunteer for the 2021-2022 school year. 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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PESTICIDE ADVISORY: Pesticides are applied - after school hours - on the third Wednesday of the month. Please see the link below if you need FURTHER notification of application. You may call the school office with any questions. Pesticide Advisory
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Scrip Office Updates:
Are you interested in reducing the tuition costs of sending your child(ren) to St. Anthony of Padua K-8 and/or to West Catholic / Catholic Central? If so, and if you aren’t already a participant, then enrolling in the St. Anthony SCRIP program might be a great decision. Please see the attached document for some frequently asked questions on SCRIP.
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Board of Directors Updates:
St. Anthony of Padua School is blessed to have a group of dedicated individuals on the Board of Directors. Their hard work, dedication, and support are appreciated in providing our families with a Christ-centered education.
Please see the Back to School Letter from Board President, Rob Flermoen |
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Home and School Association Updates:
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HOME & SCHOOL MEETING - September 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm
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Please join us for our first meeting of the year! Come, listen and give ideas of what you'd like to see for the future of home and school. No commitments necessary, just give us your thoughts. Room parents, please attend so you can pick up your classroom folder. Click here to see the agenda. (attached)
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ST. ANTHONY FAMILY FUN RUN - September 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm
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There is still time to sign up and participate in this fun event and earn your chance to DUNK THE DEAN! A picnic style lunch of hot dogs, chips, apple and water will be provided with race registration. We welcome you to bring your tailgate setup in the parking lot. We will have giveaways and raffle prizes. Click here to sign up! (https://runsignup.com/stanthonyfamilyfunrun)
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COOKBOOKS AND SNOW BAGS are still for sale in the school office! If you are interested, please contact schooloffice@saparish.com. Cookbooks are $10 and snow bags are $5.
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Athletic News:
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**UPDATE** ATHLETIC COMMUNICATION and CALENDAR: Due to parent request, the athletic calendar will now only reflect game schedules starting next week. Practice days and times, especially in the early stages of the season, change frequently and are difficult to update last minute on our website. Please the follow TeamSnap App for the up to date communications and notifications regarding practices. The athletic calendar can be found on the school website and St. Anthony app. All athletic communication should be sent to athletics@saparish.com. **Please note all last minute changes and cancellations will be found on TeamSnap App Notifications and Chats screen from GRACEAC, coaches, and athletic directors**
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HEALTH SCREENINGS: Please continue to fill out health screenings on TeamSnap for practices and games. Screenings open up approximate 8 to 10 hours before the events.
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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.
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St. Anthony of Padua School | 616-453-8229 x 200
schooloffice@saparish.com | www.saparish.com
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