From Mrs. Pudelko:
Hello all!
I hope everyone is enjoying their last week of Summer. We look forward to welcoming students back into the building next week and seeing our families at the Back to School Night on Monday evening. For any of our new families, we will be assigned an Ambassador family to you soon to answer any questions you may have and welcome you to St. Anthony. If there is anything you need as you make this transition for your family, please do not hesitate to call the office.
Our theme for the school year is "Connect Through Faith." As we selected this theme, we hoped that students would be able to see the presence of the Lord in all that they do and in those around them. As we launch a new Mission Statement and House System (more details to come) our desire is also for our students to see the goodness of the Lord in others!
COVID remains at the forefront of many of our minds. Last week we shared our mitigation strategies to provide the safest environment possible. While it has been determined as a Diocese not to mandate masks throughout all of our schools at this time, at St. Anthony we highly recommend that everyone in the building is wearing masks indoors throughout the day. Current protocols are subject to change at any time.
For more specific details on COVID mitigation strategies and plans, please see our
FAQ document, as well as our
plan that was submitted to the Kent County Health Department. The Kent County Health Department also updated the
toolkit for schools for the 21-22 school year. In addition,
flowcharts for determining the next steps when individuals are tested or present symptoms will also guide our decision-making.
My maternity leave is coming quicker than I originally anticipated. Thankfully baby and I are both healthy, but I am currently on limited work hours and anticipating the arrival of Baby Pudelko during the first week of September. My goal is to be at school to greet students and families on the first day of school! If you have questions in my absence, Mr. Wieber is available.
Wishing you many blessings as we embark on this new school year!
God bless,
Jenny