School Newsletter
11.04.21
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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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Noteworthy News:
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CLASSROOM SPELLING BEES: Classroom Spelling Bees will be held the week of November 15-19. Check with your child's homeroom teacher on the exact date. Practice Lists have been sent home with the students. The top two students from each homeroom will move on to the School Spelling Bee. The School Spelling Bee will be January 7, 2022, after Mass. Words will be taken from the student's grade lists. If all the words have been used, or there is a tie, words may be taken from other lists. Good luck to all students!!
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SCHOOL MASS: There will not be a school Mass on Friday, November 5th, 2021.
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REPORT CARDS: Friday, October 29th was the end of the first quarter. Report card grading has started in Infinite Campus. Students are encouraged to ensure they have all of their work turned in. Report cards will be available on Infinite Campus and finalized Friday, November 5th.
- Please contact schooloffice@saparish.com if you need assistance logging into Infinite Campus.
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences will be held the evenings of November 16th and 18th. The SignUpGenius links will be released with report cards on Friday, November 5th.
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BLACKBAUD FINANCIAL AID: Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year! St. Anthony families should log in to their Blackbaud Financial Aid account at studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school to make sure their information is up to date. Blackbaud Financial Aid applications must be complete and updated for families to be considered for tuition assistance or scholarships. The application deadline for the first round is December 5, 2021. Visit our website for the online instructions. (Spanish instructions). If you do not already have a Blackbaud / Smart Aid account, please click here to get started.
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FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP: There will be a Virtual Financial Aid workshop (Blackbaud Financial Aid) for parents on November 17, from 5:00-7:00pm. If you would like to participate in this workshop please use the attached link to join. Google Meet Link
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VETERANS' DAY: We would like to extend an invitation to all Veterans or Active Military of our St. Anthony of Padua family to be a part of our annual observance on November 12, 2021. If there is a Veteran or active member in your family that is able to attend our Friday school Mass at 8:30 am, please complete the form below and return it to the school office by Friday, November 5th or email: schooloffice@saparish.com.
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NW YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION: The NW Youth Soccer Association is a program that offers introductory, recreational, recreational travel levels of soccer for children ages 1-15 regardless of the community in which they live. Spring Season Signups: Early Signup Discounts Begin In October, Regular And Late Signups February Through April.
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WMD WRESTLING CLUB: Wrestlers will be taught Folkstyle wrestling and will have the opportunity to wrestle in many MYWAY tournaments throughout Western Michigan. All skill levels are welcome to join! See the attached document for more information and to sign up.
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7TH & 8TH GRADE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AT WEST CATHOLIC: Calling all 7th and 8th-graders! Come join us at West Catholic for our next middle school strength and conditioning session. Held in our high school weight room, participating students will learn the same safe, inclusive principles of performance training that our high schoolers are working on each day. Our facilities and equipment allow us to safely and effectively teach our Falcon Strength program to kids of all skill levels. Strength and Conditioning Sign-Up Link
Notes from last week:
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FUNDRAISER DINNER: The St. Anthony Community has missed gathering for auction! We will be having a fundraiser dinner on February 5, 2022, to celebrate and honor Catholic Schools Week! Stay tuned for more information.
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AUCTION FOR EDUCATION RAFFLE: Who couldn't use some holiday cash? The annual Auction for Education Raffle is here and tickets are available now. If you did not grab your envelope from the church gathering space, the envelope with tickets was sent home with your youngest child on Monday. Sold tickets and money can be dropped off at church or in the parish or school office. Additional tickets can be purchased in the parish office for $10 each. Drawing is November 6!
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PLEASE SHARE WHY YOU LOVE ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL: If you’re a Catholic school parent, you know how valuable this Christ-centered education is for your children. Sharing a testimonial about your experience at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School can help those considering Catholic schools to know that it’s an excellent choice. Testimonial Form Link
- 8TH GRADE SHADOW NIGHTS:
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WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: On a West Catholic Shadow Day, 8th-grade students are paired with a West Catholic student to experience a day in their life. By sitting in on a few classes, eating in the lunchroom, and meeting WC students, your child will see what they will experience during their time at West.
Remaining Fall 2021 Semester Dates for WC:
- Friday, November 19, 9-12:30 p.m.
- Monday, November 29, 9-11:55 a.m
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CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: The Shadow Day student agenda includes an introduction and welcome with CC student leaders, attending two CC classes, lunch in the Student Center with CC students, taking a student-led tour, and finishing the experience with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what Catholic Central has to offer. The daily Combo Lunch will be provided to the 8th grade students, free of charge. Students may opt to bring their own lunch if they wish or if they have special dietary needs. We will send you the Combo Lunch meal menu for your student’s Shadow Day in advance.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 18.
Click HERE to learn more and to register. |
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Parish Office News
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LIVE NATIVITY VOLUNTEERS: Join us for our drive-by Live Nativity once again this year on Saturday, December 18, from 5:30-7:30 PM. We are in need of middle school students to help hand out hot chocolate, booklets, or flyers to cars driving by! Click the SignUpGenius link to sign up or contact Ben Novitsky in the School Office by calling 616-453-8229, ext. 201 or email bnovitsky@saparish.com.
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8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION: Dear Parents of 8th Grade confirmation Students: We have a change in the Confirmation Schedule this month. November 21st has a conflict and we will no longer be able to meet. However, we are moving the Confirmation meeting to the week before! We will meet on Sunday, November 14th from 10:15a-11:15a in the Chapel. Just like last time we look forward to seeing your Son/Daughter there so we can gather the full Confirmation class together and grow! Please make the changes in your schedules as well. Thank you for understanding. Lynne Haley - Director of Faith Formation; Kaitlin Milke - Director of Youth Ministry
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ALTAR SERVER TRAINING: Altar Server Training will take place on Sunday, November 7th at 12:45 pm. Any student who has made 1st Communion may serve at mass. Please meet in church. A parent must be present for the first part of the meeting. Paperwork will be available to fill out. For questions please contact Cindy Roberts in the Religious Education Office at 616-453-8229, ext. 102 or croberts@saparish.com.
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: Don't forget to sign up to have your pictures taken for our parish directory. Just follow the link on the parish webpage www.saparish.com.
Our church number is:
mi1615
password: photos
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November Hot Lunch Menu: |
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Home and School Association Updates:
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CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT NIGHT: November 8th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! ONLINE PICKUP ORDERS - use code RGZFDJ6.
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NOVEMBER MEETING: Join Home & School for the November meeting. November 17 at 6:00 pm. Come hear about upcoming events, meet new people, share your ideas, and more!
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HOME & SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK: Make sure to follow St. Anthony of Padua Home & School Association on Facebook to get up-to-date information on meetings and events!
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FAMILY PAINT NIGHT - CANCELED: This event on November 10, 2021, has been canceled. Information regarding refund will be coming.
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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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WINTER I SEASON: Boys' basketball season started this week. Please remind your students of their grade responsibility for eligibility. Activity eligibility is reviewed weekly by teachers. Please see the Athletic Handbook on the school website for specific details. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Barnum, Interim Athletic Director or Chad Wieber, Dean of Students.
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SPORTS PHYSICALS: All students grades 3rd through 8th are required to have a physical dated after 4.15.2021 on file with the school office before the first day of scheduled practice. Forms can be found here and emailed to athletics@saparish.com or dropped off to 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 x 200
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