Weekly School Newsletter
1.14.2021
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:

  • Registration packets are going home with students Friday, January 14, 2021. The activities fee is built into tuition for the upcoming year and will cover the same costs as it did last year. If you have any questions regarding your registration, please do not hesitate to reach out to the office. We are waiting on information from the Diocese of Grand Rapids for Round1 and Round 2 of Bishop's scholarships and will send out financial aid letters as soon as that information is available to us.

  • We are officially halfway through the 20-21 school year! It has certainly been an adventure, but we have truly learned how resilient students can be. Our continues to work on perfecting our remote learning options and are so thankful that we have this option available for students who are home sick for extended periods, or if they need to be in quarantine due to exposure. We also know that students perform better when they are in person and are so thankful for the ability to have face to face learning throughout the beginning of this school year. Moving into quarter 3, we want parents to know that remote learning (Google Meets) is not necessary if a student will only be out one day, but they can certainly keep up on work posted in Canvas. If there is an illness or need to quarantine, please contact the office so we can determine the best plan for remote learning for your child. Thank you for your continued partnership and understanding as we navigate new ways of learning!

  • Friday, January 15 is the last day of quarter 2 - teachers are working on final grades and report cards will be posted at the end of the day January 22.

  • Parent teacher conferences are right around the corner. Conferences will be the evening of February 11 and during the day on February 12 (both a virtual and in person option will be available.) Students will have a virtual day of learning with work posted on Canvas on February 12. This is a change from our original calendar, but with continued concern of the spread of COVID and need to ensure proper time to sanitize classrooms, our Board of Education approved the adjustment for February conferences. 

COVID 19 INFORMATION

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

UnAuction for Education: Please see the link for a list of generous donors to our UnAuction for Education. Thank you!!!!: UnAuction for Education

Follow the Leader!

Parents/guardians, teachers, principals, classmates and siblings are all important role models for young children. They DO notice what you eat and drink, and if you’re physically active on a regular basis. At school, we are talking about healthy habits and encouraging students to follow our lead. You can do the same by making healthy choices related to food and physical activity, and talking about them with your child(ren). Eating fruits and vegetables with and in front of your child(ren) is important. Choose ones you like, since kids can tell if you’re just pretending to like them. No one likes every vegetable; it’s OK to have favorites. Limit sugary drinks like pop, juice drinks and sports drinks. If your child shops with you, check the label and talk about what you find. Put fewer of the less healthy choices in your grocery basket. We can’t expect children to make healthy choices if we don’t! 

For at home parent resources, click here!
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:

  • UnAuction for Education: Please see the link for a list of generous donors to our UnAuction for Education. Thank you!!!!: UnAuction for Education
  • Spelling Bee: Our school Spelling Bee will be held on Friday, January 22nd, after Mass. Students will be able to watch from their classrooms. Good luck to all our participants!!
  • National Day of Prayer for Legal Protection of Human Life - On January 22nd, the Catholic Church in the US will observe the annual National Day of Prayer for the legal Protection of Human Life. Also on this day, at 7:00 pm, Bishop Walkowiak will be celebrating Mass from the Cathedral of St. Andrew for this intention. The Mass wil be livestreamed that evening so that we can all pray along in the safety of our homes. As an extension, you may sign up to receive a daily text or email to participate in the 9 Days for Life Novena, by clicking on this link: Respect Life/9 Days for Life
  • Smart Aid - Families are encouraged to get their completed applications in as soon as possible. St. Anthony scholarships are given based on Smart Aid applications, as well. Link is here.
  • 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  
  • JANUARY HOT LUNCH MENU: January Hot Lunch Menu

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING HOT LUNCH CHANGES FOR JANUARY:
January 27th and 28th lunches have been switched:
January 27 now: Chicken Quesadilla
January 28 now: Ham & Cheese Sub
Organization and Sports News:

  • NW Youth Soccer Association: Please see the flyer for more information on the NW Youth Soccer program. Sign-Ups are February 1 - March 14. NW Youth Soccer
  • 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:

  • WINTER I ATHLETIC FEES: These will be billed in Smart Tuition on the 5th or 20th of the month.
  • WINTER II ATHLETIC SEASON: Registration for GRACEAC Winter II sports is now open! Winter II will include girls basketball and boys wrestling for 5th-8th graders from after Christmas break (January 4) through the first week of March (March 6). The plan is to offer a full season of Winter II. The deadline to register girls basketball teams is Monday, December 7. Please follow this link to register: Winter II Registration
Newsletter / Emails Resubscribe:
Please take caution when viewing the School Newsletter via a tablet or smart phone, that you do not 'unsubsrcibe' to the school emails. While 'swiping' with your finger to view the newsletter, it is easy to hit on the 'unsubscribe' button on the bottom of the page. When this is done, you will no longer be able to receive newsletters or email blasts from the school.

If you find you are no longer receiving emails from school, please call the school office. We will send you a 'resubscribe' email. After we get confirmation from you that you accept it, you can be added back to the contact list.
St. Anthony of Padua School | 616-453-8229 x 200 [email protected] | www.saparish.com