Weekly School Newsletter
3.18.2021
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:

  • Thank you to those families who completed the Child Care Survey. Look for an update prior to Spring Break.

  • Please complete your registration packet for 21-22 as soon as possible. Financial aid letters will be emailed no later than March 10. You may see a full tuition balance entered into Smart Tuition. Smart Tuition will be adjusted when all financial aid is awarded. REMINDER: Beginning April 1st, a registration fee of $200 will be charged.

  • We continue to offer our referral scholarship 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.

  • The school office is not able to access the 'Attendance' line at this time. If you need to call in an absence, please call the direct line at 453-8229, ext. 200. We will update you when it can be utilized. Thank you!

  • March is Reading Month: Please see the following link:


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

COVID 19 INFORMATION

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

Spring Has Sprung!

Now that it stays light longer and there are warmer days, it’s easier to get outside and exercise. What physical activities can your family do together? Walk, dance, ride bikes, jump rope, go to the recreation center to swim or work out. Walking instead of driving saves gas money and is good for you. If you live close enough to school, do you have time in your schedule to walk to school with your kids? Or walk here to use the playground? The important thing is to get off the couch and move more. Being healthy feels good and healthy students are better learners.  

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:

  • THANK YOU for your support of the "TAKING FLIGHT FOR OUR COMMUNITY" PAPER AIRPLANE EVENT: The students enjoyed making and flying their airplanes...all for a good cause! We will be making a Wildcat donation to the Grand Rapids Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in the amount of $310.75.
  • LONGEST THROW IN EACH CLASSROOM:
PS3-2nd Grades: Isabella Rodriquez, Mason Baker, Myla Deuling, Leah Lowell, Wesley Keler, Catalina Myers, Jacob Oates, Natalia Skiba
Grades 3rd-5th: Charlie Puksta, Nolan Britton, Brendan Morgan, Jacob Sutherland, Ryan Boshoven
Grades 6th-8th: Caleb Ophoff, Cas Zemna, Devin Bolt, Noah Ysasi, Brady Polega, Nolan Robbins
  • DIVISION WINNERS (Winners of a McDonald's Lunch)
PS3-2nd Grades: Jacob Oates
3rd-5th Grades: Jacob Sutherland
6th-8th Grades: Nolan Robbins
  • HOUSE TO HOMEROOM: 'House to Homeroom' is the new name for the Yearbook page about Covid!! We are still in need of entries for the page. These can be anything that was learned or 'found out' during the time we spent away from school.....not necessarily pertaining to school courses!
  • GIRL SCOUTS COOKIE SALE: St. Anthony's Girl Scout Troop will be selling Girl Scout cookies this weekend. Saturday, 3/20, 5:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, 3/21, 9:30-1:00. Drive by our booth in the Church parking lot!!
  • 5 BELOW FUNDRAISER: March 21 - March 27. 10% of purchases made will be donated back to St. Anthony School. See the link for more information: 5 Below Fundraiser
  • RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER NIGHT AT 'THE LOCAL': Please join us for a St. Anthony FUNdraiser Night at 'The Local' on Thursday, March 25, from 3:00-9:00 pm. See the attached link for more information: FUNdraiser Night at The Local
  • 2021-2022 TRANSPORTATION: Catholic Secondary Transportation is utilizing online registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Please see the attached link to register for bussing for next year: Transportation 2021-2022
  • ST. ANTHONY EASTER EGG HUNT: St. Anthony is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27th. Please see the link for more information: Easter Egg Hunt 2021
  • 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  
MARCH HOT LUNCH MENU: March Hot Lunch Menu

March Menu Changes:
Wednesday, 3/31: Cereal Day (Cinnamon Toast Crunch), muffin, yogurt, cheese stick, apple juice, cherry sidekick, white milk only
Thursday, 4/1: Pizza Lunchable Kit (naan bread, pizza sauce, pepperoni, cheese), veggies and dip, peaches

Organization and Sports News:

  • WINTER II SPORTS FEES: Winter II sports fees will be billed 3/20 or 4/5 via Smart Tuition.
  • 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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