School Newsletter
02.17.22
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:

We are excited to announce that planning is underway for Summer Child Care! This will be an 8 week program beginning the week after school dismisses (close the week of the 4th of July and ending August 12) . Final details will be shared by the middle of March and sign ups will begin soon after. If you or someone you know would be interested in working, please have them contact me to apply. This is a very exciting addition to our school programming!

Thank you to all of our parents who signed up for conferences. It is always great to spend a little bit of time with you. Your partnership is appreciated. While conferences come twice a year, parents are encouraged to reach out to their child's teacher when ever there are concerns or questions.

This weekend is our mid-winter break! Enjoy this additional time with your families and we will see you all back on February 23!

God bless -
Jenny
Noteworthy News:
  • RIGHT TO LIFE DONATIONS: Thank you to everyone who contributed coin donations with the baby bottles! We raised $950.00! All of the proceeds will be shared with local pregnancy care centers to help mothers and babies in our community.

  • SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS: "Trial of the Wicked Witch: The Musical." This show is filled with laughs and songs that make you wonder... "Is the Wicked Witch really guilty or innocent?" AUDITIONS are open to Middle School Students and will be held in Meeting Room C on February 23 and February 24 from 3:30-5:30. Performances will be held the weekend of April 29 and 30. Please email Jennifer Hulst (saptheatre@yahoo.com or rhspomdance@yahoo.com) with any questions.

  • REGISTRATION PACKETS: Registration packets for the 2022-2023 school year went home with students last Thursday. The deadline for returning students to register is March 25, 2022, with no registration fee. Please complete the registration packet and return to school as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding registration or have a new student starting next year, please contact the school office.

  • PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: As the Ricord family awaits their new baby, the school office has noticed there are still many open slots for the Family Meal Train. Please consider helping Jean and her children by providing meals for them for the remainder of the school year.  Ricord Family Meal Train
Notes from last week:
  • 8TH GRADE BURRITO SALE....ORDERS DUE THIS FRIDAY: Our 8th grade burrito sale is running through TOMORROW, February 18.  This fundraiser helps our 8th grade students a way to earn money towards all of the 8th Grade events throughout the year.  Wet Burritos are $9 and Dry Burritos are $7. Contact an 8th grader or the school office to place your order.

  • KIDS HEART CHALLENGE: Take a road trip across America with the Kids Heart Challenge Explorers! Our school kicked off on January 31. Be sure to complete Finn’s Mission so you can learn CPR, stroke symptoms, and how to move more with your family. Join the heart heroes and learn all about healthy choices and being active. St. Anthony is Heart Healthy
February 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 for 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: 

  • SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Registration for GRACEAC spring sports is now open! The following sports will be available for 5th-8th graders at GRACEAC member schools and parishes this spring - girls soccer, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, baseball, boys & girls track, and boys & girls tennis (6th-8th graders only). Registration can be done at the following link: GRACEAC Spring Sports Registration

  • 3RD/4TH GRADE BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE: GRACEAC is excited to offer boys & girls lacrosse to 3rd & 4th graders! The player fee is $131.00, which parents can pay during the registration process. Registration for 3rd/4th grade boys and girls lacrosse is due by Monday, February 28 and can be done at the following link: Catholic United 3rd/4th Grade Boys & Girls Lacrosse

  • 3 on 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: St. Paul the Apostle is hosting their 22nd annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament on March 13. This tournament is open to all 4th-8th grade boys and girls! See the attached flyer for details on how to register! St. Paul the Apostle 3 on 3 Tournament Flyer

  • ATHLETIC COMMUNICATION and CALENDAR: The athletic calendar will be updated regularly with practices times, game times, and deadlines. Please use the athletic calendar as a reference point for planning. It can be found on the school website and St. Anthony app. All athletic communication should be sent to athletics@saparish.com. **Please note all last-minute changes and cancellations will be found on TeamSnap App Notifications and Chats screen from GRACEAC, coaches, and athletic directors**

  • WINTER II SEASON: Please remind your students of their grade responsibility for eligibility. Activity eligibility is reviewed weekly by teachers. Please see the Athletic Handbook on the school website for specific details. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Barnum, Interim Athletic Director or Chad Wieber, Dean of Students.

  • SPORTS PHYSICALS: All students grades 3rd through 8th are required to have a physical dated after 4.15.2021 on file with the school office before the first day of scheduled practice. Forms can be found here and emailed to athletics@saparish.com or dropped off to the school office.
Home & School Association Updates:

  • THE LOCAL FUNDRAISER NIGHT....THIS EVENING:  Join other St. Anthony families at The Local for a good meal and to support our school TODAY, Thursday, February 17, from 3:00-9:00pm. See you there! The Local Fundraiser Flyer
SCRIP Office News:
Due to Mid Winter Break the ordering schedule will be a little different next week.

Please place orders by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH by 9am, for pick up the following Friday (Friday, February 25th). Any orders placed AFTER the 18th at 9am will not be processed until Monday, February 28th.

Cash and Carry and Order Pick Up Schedule:
Friday 8am-8:30am and following school Mass until 9:30 am, as well as following 9am Sunday Mass.
St. Anthony of Padua App:

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