School Newsletter
04.14.22
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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From Mrs. Pudelko:
Happy Easter!

It was a great week back from Spring Break! I was able to join our 3rd and 4th graders on their field trip to Lansing with Alice and then joined our 1st graders on their field to Fredrick Meijer Gardens. It feels so good to get our students back out into the community for learning!

Thank you to our 8th grade students and teachers for 8th grade living stations as we wrapped up Holy Week at school. We do not have school on Friday in observance of Good Friday. Students are encouraged to attend the living stations presented by high school and middle school students of the parish on Good Friday at noon. School resumes on Tuesday following a long Easter weekend. Enjoy the time with your family as we celebrate our Risen Lord.

Happy Easter and God bless -

Jenny

**Please get your registrations in for the Daddy Daughter Dance as soon as possible for planning purposes. If Dad is unable to attend, students are invited to bring a special guest with them or attend with a friend! All lady Wildcats are welcome!
Noteworthy News:
  • $200 TUITION CREDIT GIVEAWAY: We are giving away a $200 tuition giveaway!! The rules are simple! All you need to do is leave us a positive Google review, write what you love about St. Anthony, and you are entered into the drawing! The winner will be randomly drawn on Monday, May 2. Be sure your name is on your Google account so that we know the name of who wrote the review. Please use this LINK to write your review.

  • JOHN O'DONNELL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: The John O'Donnell Student Scholarship is named in honor of John O'Donnell, a St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School alumni. John's life was cut short by a tragic auto accident. This scholarship is open to 5th-7th grade students and was established to assist other students in pursuit of a quality St. Anthony of Padua Catholic education. For those interested, please complete the attached APPLICATION and student reflection by Friday, April 22, 2022. 

  • 2021-2022 FAMILY DIRECTORY: Our school directory is now complete! Please see the attached pdf version for your use.
Notes from last week:
  • SUMMER CAMP (CHILD CARE): St. Anthony is excited to offer licensed child care during the summer! This is a fun opportunity for students ages 3 and up to get great care while also participating in learning activities, prayer, crafts, and outdoor activities! Please note the due date to sign up for Summer Camp is May 1. Click HERE to sign up.
  • DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: The Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 23, 5:30-8:30pm. See the attached FLYER for details and the link to register!
  • NEW STUDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM: 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. Check out the details HERE.
April Hot Lunch Menu:

Click image to bring up interactive live calendar. Please note we will not be continually sending separate blasts with last-minute changes due to continued shortages in the supply chain. This link along with the app will be updated automatically as soon as changes occur. (click on the calendar)
AmazonSmile:
AmazonSmile is a great opportunity to raise money for St. Anthony School. If you are planning to make any purchases on Amazon, please look at using AmazonSmile when making your purchases, as St. Anthony will receive .05% for each purchase when using AmazonSmile at no cost to you!

How it works:
  • Go to https://smile.amazon.com/, and then log in to your Amazon account.
  • Click the "Get Started" button.
  • When looking for the charity name, type in "St. Anthony of Padua Church" - please make sure the location is listed as Grand Rapids, MI.
  • Begin shopping!
Athletic News:

  • 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENT PARENTS: St. Anthony of Padua Athletic Boosters is excited to partner with Dr. Michael App to provide sports physicals at a discounted rate. Dr. Michael App is graciously giving his time and services and donating his fee to the St. Anthony of Padua Booster Club. Appointments will be at St. Anthony on May 18th, 2022 from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. Please see this letter for more details.

  • WEST CATHOLIC SUMMER CAMPS: The WC summer camps have been scheduled and you can find plenty of opportunities for your kids to take part! These camps include fine arts, athletics, and more! Visit this LINK to sign up! 
Home & School Association Updates:

  • EASTER TREAT: Home & School provided a nice Easter treat to all the students today. Make sure to ask your kids about the Easter poem.
  • UNIFORM CLOSET COLLECTION: Home and School is excited to announce collections are starting for the uniform closet next week. Please bring your gently used uniforms (pants, shorts, shirts, jumpers, skirts, and spirit wear) to the school office through 4/29/22. Volunteers will sort and organize the items in preparation for the "grand opening" in May. The items will be free and open to benefit everyone! More details will follow soon! 
  • HOME & SCHOOL MEETING: Join us for our next meeting on April 20 at 6:00 pm. Click HERE to preview the agenda.
SCRIP News:

  • SCRIP order pick up and Cash and Carry will be Thursday, April 14th, 5:15pm-6:15pm.

  • NO SCRIP on Easter Sunday. 
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