Weekly School Newsletter
10.29.2020
Mission:
United by faith and service, 
St. Anthony of Padua School community forms knowledgeable students who are moral and courageous Catholic leaders.
Auction for Education Raffle
Who couldn't use some holiday cash? 

The annual Auction for Education Raffle is here and tickets are on sale now. Tickets are available in the parish office for $10 each or look for them in the mail. The winner chooses cash or a tuition credit for next school year at St. Anthony! Drawing is November 7

Drop off your tickets today.
From Mrs. Pudelko:

  • Many of you know or helped participate in our Accreditation last Spring. Unfortunately, we did not get an in-person visit from the accreditation team, but we were offered some great feedback to begin working on our strategic plan. Your input is valued as we continue to grow and improve. If you could offer 10 minutes of your time to complete a survey, it would be extremely helpful for our planning team. We ask that you consider the overall picture of our parish and school community, not necessarily our most recent experiences during "COVID." The survey can be accessed here.
  • Smart AID application information will be emailed tomorrow! Please be sure you read the email carefully and submit your application by December 1, 2020. All financial aid from the Diocese of Grand Rapids and St. Anthony requires a complete application.
  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT TOOLKIT: The Health Department continues to update the School Toolkit. All parents are encouraged to review these updates here (as of 10/23/20).
  • STUDENT HEALTH SCREENING (REMIND APP): Parents, please be sure you are completing the health check for your student(s) every morning. It is especially vital for us to be diligent in tracking health issues this year. Thank you for your help in this matter!
  • NOVEMBER 6 - Due to Parent Teacher Conferences, November 6 is a virtual day of school for students. Google Meets WILL NOT be scheduled, but students will be expected to complete assigned work on Canvas.
  • PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Parent teacher conferences will be the evening of November 5th and during the day on November 6th. There are virtual and in-person options. We hope to have 100% participation from our parents. This time together to discuss student progress is so important. Please visit the link below and carefully read the descriptions for important new details regarding this year's conferences. Specials teachers have been added to the sign up below homeroom teachers. 2020-2021 Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
  • REPORT CARDS: Friday, October 23rd 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 and finalized on Friday, October 30. Preschool will not have 1st quarter report cards.

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:

  • ST. ANTHONY UNIFORM / SPIRITWEAR ORDERING WINDOW OPEN: IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS SALE: Please see the attached link for ordering school apparel and spirit wear. This will be the last sale before Christmas! School Uniform and Spirit Wear Order Form
  • CLASSROOM SPELLING BEES: Classroom Spelling Bees will be held the week of November 2-6.  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 onto the School Spelling Bee.  The School Spelling Bee will be scheduled in December. A date has not been determined yet.  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!!
  • VISION & HEARING TESTING: Students in Grades K, 2 and 4 will be tested for hearing and students in Grades 1, 3, 5 and 7 will be tested for vision (PS and DK will be tested for both) on Monday, November 16th and Tuesday, November 17th.
  • YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST: We are inviting & encouraging all St. Anthony students to design & draw original artwork in our annual yearbook cover contest. Plese see the link for further information: Yearbook Cover Contest
  • ST. ANTHONY THANKSGIVING SCAVENGER HUNT: Join us for a fun fall event!!! Please see the flyer for more information: St. Anthony Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • ELECTION NOVENA: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics to pray a novena leading up to election day. The novena begins this coming Monday, Oct. 26. Details and links to social media graphics are attacheched: Election Novena
  • St. ANTHONY FACE MASKS & SNOW BAGS will be available for purchase after Masses this weekend! Proceeds benefit Home & School Association. Please see the link for more information: SA WILDCAT FACE MASK  
  • OCTOBER & NOVEMBER HOT LUNCH MENUS - October Hot Lunch Menu & November Hot Lunch Menu

Just a reminder: Students are NOT allowed to bring pop in their lunches.

Organization and Sports News:

  • CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT NIGHT: November 3, 2020, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Scrip and Cash & Carry is available. Please see the flyer for more information: Chipotle Restaurant Fundraiser Night
  • 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:
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