School Newsletter
9.16.21
Mission:
St. Anthony of Padua School Community
engages students in academic excellence
while guiding them to live as a reflection of Jesus.
From Mr. Wieber:

"I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all."       - Maya Angelou

Through the heartache and pain of losing a St. Anthony family member this past week, I have witnessed the heroic acts of kindness, comfort, service and sacrifice. The school office has taken calls from across the city offering help and support. I've seen people offer gifts, provide meals for months and watched as children emptied their piggy banks to help a family in need. Just today, the student body raised over $3,000 through a Jean Day fundraiser. Some envelopes came in with pennies and quarters... some with dollar bills. Our community deeply cares for one another and it shows in times of joy, as well as times of tragedy.  

We grow in faith and discipleship by engaging in acts of service to others. We serve because Jesus came "to serve and not be served." Jesus’ example to us throughout scripture shows us that he was here to show care, concern and compassion for others and that it was done in love. In the book of Matthew, he said "I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!"


Our work will continue in the coming days, months and years. Jean and her family will be a part of our school community for many years to come and we stand ready and committed to serving as God calls us to do.


Thank you for your heroic acts!

Chad L. Wieber
Dean of Students
Noteworthy News


  • STUDENT OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS: If you are contacting the office with a late arrival, early dismissal, appointment, change of dismissal plan, etc. please use the schooloffice@saparish.com email address.
  • SCHOOL ABSENCES: Please include symptoms or reason when you contact the school office for absences. This information needs to be reported weekly to KCHD.
  • AUCTION FOR EDUCATION RAFFLE: Who couldn't use some holiday cash? The annual Auction for Education Raffle is here and tickets are available now. An envelope (with your name) with tickets is in the gathering space for pick-up. 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!  
  • GYM SHOES: Please note that kids go outside for physical education as much as possible. Student are encouraged to leave an extra pair of old athletic shoes at school (see school supply list).
  • 3RD TO 8TH GRADE GIRLS: Please see the attached FLYER for cheer open gym opportunities.
  • 6TH TO 8TH GRADE STUDENTS: West Catholic High School is providing an opportunity for students interested in Robotics. See FLYER.
  • FLPC 5K TRAIL WALK/RUN: The seventh annual Franciscan Rhythms 5k Trail Walk/Run will be on Saturday, October 2. They are offering parishioners and staff a $5 off code to sign up for Trail Run, which directly supports our Music Therapy program. 

Notes from last week:

  • 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.
  • 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
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.
Home and School Association Updates:

  • ST. ANTHONY FAMILY FUN RUN - THIS SUNDAY, September 19, 2021 at 1:30 pm. Join us for 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)

  • 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.
Athletic News:


  • **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 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**
  • 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.
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.
St. Anthony of Padua School | 616-453-8229 x 200
schooloffice@saparish.com | www.saparish.com