School Newsletter
10.28.21
Mission:
St. Anthony of Padua School Community
engages students in academic excellence
while guiding them to live as a reflection of Jesus.
Meet Sujey Garcia, Outreach Coordinator

Hello! My name is Sujey Garcia. I have been married for almost 9 years and have two wonderful children. In my spare time, I like to cook, listen to music, sing and read. I will be working with St. Anthony as their Outreach Coordinator. Different languages and cultures have always interested me. I love my heritage and am willing to show and explain any questions that come up about it. I love to meet new people and am excited to meet you! 

Noteworthy News

  • UNIFORM APPARAL ORDERS: Please use this link to order uniform apparel by 11.1.21. There will be no extension on this date. Due to supply shortages and inventory selling quickly, this is a very short timeframe. The items shown are the only things available to our vendor currently. All other styles are completely unavailable. A separate page for holiday spirit wear with a longer due date will be released later this month.

  • SCHOOL MASS: Next week, all school Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 1st in honor of All Saints' Day. There will not be a school Mass on Friday, November 5th, 2021.

  • REPORT CARDS: Friday, October 29th is the end of the first quarter. Report card grading has started in Infinite Campus. Students are encouraged to ensure they have all of their work turned in. Report cards will be available on Infinite Campus and finalized Friday, November 5th.
  • Please contact schooloffice@saparish.com if you need assistance logging into Infinite Campus.

  • PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Conferences will be held the evenings of November 16th and 18th. The signup genius links will be emailed next week.

  • HALLOWEEN PARTIES: Halloween parties will be on Friday, October 29, at 2:30. If the party for your child's homeroom is inside, please wear a mask while inside the building. Students may wear a Halloween shirt and jeans on Friday.

  • FUNDRAISER DINNER: The St. Anthony Community has missed gathering for auction! We will be having a fundraiser dinner on February 5, 2022, to celebrate and honor Catholic Schools Week! Stay tuned for more information.

  • SMART AID / BLACKBAUD: SmartAid (a.k.a. Blackbaud) applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year! St. Anthony families should log in to their SmartAid account at smartaidforparents.com to make sure their information is up to date. SmartAid applications must be complete and updated for families to be considered for tuition assistance or scholarships.  The application deadline for the first round is December 5, 2021. Visit our website for the online instructions.

  • VETERANS' DAY: We would like to extend an invitation to all Veterans or Active Military of our St. Anthony of Padua family to be a part of our annual observance on November 12, 2021. If there is a Veteran or active member in your family that is able to attend our Friday school Mass at 8:30 am, please complete the form below and return it to the school office by Friday, November 5th or email: schooloffice@saparish.com. The form will be coming home with the youngest child today.
  • The NW Youth Soccer Association is a program that offers introductory, recreational, recreational travel levels of soccer for children ages 1-15 regardless of the community in which they live. Spring Season Signups: Early Signup Discounts Begin In October, Regular And Late Signups February Through April.
Notes from last week:

  • AUCTION FOR EDUCATION RAFFLE: Who couldn't use some holiday cash? The annual Auction for Education Raffle is here and tickets are available now. If you did not grab your envelope from the church gathering space, the envelope with tickets was sent home with your youngest child on Monday. Sold tickets and money can be dropped off at church or in the parish or school office. Additional tickets can be purchased in the parish office for $10 each. Drawing is November 6! 
  • SHARE WHY YOU LOVE ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL: If you’re a Catholic school parent, you know how valuable this Christ-centered education is for your children. Sharing a testimonial about your experience at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School can help those considering Catholic schools to know that it’s an excellent choice. Testimonial Form Link

  • 8TH GRADE SHADOW NIGHTS:
  • WEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL: On a West Catholic Shadow Day, 8th-grade students are paired with a West Catholic student to experience a day in their life. By sitting in on a few classes, eating in the lunchroom, and meeting WC students, your child will see what they will experience during their time at West.

Remaining Fall 2021 Semester Dates for WC:
  • Friday, October 29, 9-11:55 a.m.
  • Friday, November 19, 9-12:30 p.m.
  • Monday, November 29, 9-11:55 a.m
Click HERE to sign up!

  • CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: The Shadow Day student agenda includes an introduction and welcome with CC student leaders, attending two CC classes, lunch in the Student Center with CC students, taking a student-led tour, and finishing the experience with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what Catholic Central has to offer. The daily Combo Lunch will be provided to the 8th grade students, free of charge. Students may opt to bring their own lunch if they wish or if they have special dietary needs. We will send you the Combo Lunch meal menu for your student’s Shadow Day in advance.
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 18.
Click HERE to learn more and to register.
Parish Office News


  • ALTAR SERVER TRAINING: Altar Server Training will take place on Sunday, November 7th at 12:45 pm. Any student who has made 1st Communion may serve at mass. Please meet in church. A parent must be present for the first part of the meeting. Paperwork will be available to fill out. For questions please contact: Cindy Roberts in the Religious Education Office at 616-453-8229 or croberts@saparish.com.


  • PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: Don't forget to sign up to have your pictures taken for our parish directory. Just follow the link on the parish webpage www.saparish.com.

Our church number is:
mi1615
password: photos
November Hot Lunch Menu:
Home and School Association Updates:

  • CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT NIGHT: November 8th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Show the fundraiser flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! ONLINE PICKUP ORDERS - use code RGZFDJ6.

  • NOVEMBER MEETING: Join Home & School for the November meeting. November 17 at 6:00 pm.  Come hear about upcoming events, meet new people, share your ideas, and more!

  • HOME & SCHOOL IS ON FACEBOOK: Make sure to follow St Anthony of Padua Home & School Association on Facebook to get up-to-date information on meetings and events!

  • FAMILY PAINT NIGHT:  Join us for cookies and an instructor-led painting activity for the whole family! RSVP with your family name, number attending and number of canvases you will be painting. Submit to the school office or homeandschool@saparish.com. Pay by check or Venmo @Shannon-Hatch-19 or @Mary-Ewald-1.
  • COOKBOOKS AND SNOW BAGS are still for sale in the school office! If you are interested, please contact schooloffice@saparish.com. Cookbooks are $10 and snow bags are $5.
Athletic News:

  • WINTER I SEASON: Boys basketball season started this week. 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.
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