School Newsletter
12.30.21
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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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School Calendar:
All upcoming dates can be found on the school website or app.
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From Mrs. Pudelko:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I hope the two weeks together with your families provided some much-needed rest, relaxation, and fun! I definitely enjoyed our first Christmas together as a family of three! Being a mom on Christmas makes the magic even better! Father Mark talked about how a "baby changes everything," and I couldn't agree more!
As we prepare to return to school, we are excited to welcome three new families to our school community. If your children have new students in their classrooms, please encourage them to welcome their new classmates with a big St. Anthony welcome! It's always fun to continue to grow our community. If you know of anyone looking for a great education for their children, remember we have a referral scholarship available, which benefits both the new family and the referring family.
COVID continues to spread throughout Kent County. At the top of the newsletter, you will find updated guidance from the Kent County Health Department, as well as a letter from me regarding the expiration of the mask mandate in schools. While masks will no longer be required in school, students are encouraged to wear them to reduce the spread of germs. Staff will continue with all other mitigation strategies to help create the healthiest environment possible. Your support is truly appreciated. (As new information continues to become available, guidance and recommendations may change. Masking requirements continue for students riding the bus.)
Look for more updates regarding Catholic Schools Week, registration, and upcoming school events when we return to school!
May you enjoy your last couple of days together in 2021 and ring in 2022 safely!
God bless,
Jenny
***I highly encourage you to sign up to use SCRIP if you are not already doing so! The digital app is so easy to use, helps you with tuition, and helps St. Anthony school. It's a win for everyone! Click here for more information or to get signed up! |
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Newsletter Attachments / Quick Links:
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InPACT AT HOME PROGRAM: InPACT at Home is a home-based physical activity program designed to motivate students and entire families to get moving for 60 minutes a day. Click HERE to read the highlights of the importance of Managing Emotions and Stress. This module describes how physical activity provides an opportunity for children to practice and build important life skills.
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FRIENDSHIP FLICKS BINGO: Christmas break is a great time for family movies! Check out this fun Flick Bingo to play with family and friends by clicking HERE. Choose a movie, download your bingo cards, and let the friendship fun begin! It aligns with our themes from Friendzy.
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GIRLS ON THE RUN COACHES NEEDED: St. Anthony is currently signed up to host a Girls on the Run team this spring. Coaches are needed to continue this program for 3rd to 5th grade students this year. Please contact Lisa Barnum (lbarnum@saparish.com) by January 3rd if you are interested in volunteering. Registration is opening soon and coaching must be in place to activate our school registration. What is Girls on the Run?
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FREE THROW CONTEST: On Saturday, January 15, St. Anthony will host a free throw contest for girls and boys ages 9-14. The contest starts at 2:00 PM. Please contact Mr. Wieber (cwieber@saparish.com) for sign-ups - this form requires a parent signature in order to compete.
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January 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)
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Amazon shoppers, this is for you!
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!
**Please note that each time you are making a purchase on Amazon, be sure to always start at https://smile.amazon.com. We suggest creating a bookmark directly to your smartphone screen.** |
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Athletic News:
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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 Notifcations and Chats screen from GRACEAC, coaches, and athletic directors**
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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.
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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.
West Catholic HS Athletics News:
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WEST CATHOLIC YOUTH CHEER CAMP: Spend time stunting, tumbling, jumping, and cheering! Receive a holiday gift and invitation to attend a competitive cheer invitational after attending cheer camp at WC! Find all of the details including how to sign up HERE.
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WEST CATHOLIC ESPORTS LEAGUE: Calling all middle schoolers interested in E-Sports! Participate in 1-2 hour practices each week with one-hour matches against other middle schools in the state of Michigan. Sign up HERE!
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING: This is open to all 7th and 8th grade students from January 3 - January 28. 8th graders who have already applied to WC get a 50% off discount code! Learn more and find all of the details HERE.
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Home & School Association Updates:
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CHUCK E. CHEESE FUNDRAISER NIGHT: Join us for a fundraiser night at Chuck E. Cheese (Alpine) on January 13, starting at 3:00 PM. Chuck E. Cheese will donate up to 20% of all sales to St. Anthony! See the attached flyer HERE. You must bring the flyer with you that night.
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JANUARY MEETING: Join Home & School for the January meeting. January 19 at 6:00 PM. Come hear about upcoming events, meet new people, share your ideas, and more!
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We will return to our normal schedule, January 2nd, for Cash and Carry following Mass. You will still be able to purchase via RaiseRight and use instant downloads.
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.
**Orders are due on Monday’s by 8:30am
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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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. From here, all school information will be at your fingertips! The push notifications will allow you to stay connected to all important information, quick calendar access, staff contacts, and much more!
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Newsletter / Emails Resubscribe:
Please take caution when viewing the School Newsletter via a tablet or smartphone, that you do not 'unsubscribe' to the school emails. While 'swiping' with your finger to view the newsletter, it is easy to hit on the 'unsubscribe' button at 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 at 453-8229, ext. 200. 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.
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St. Anthony of Padua School | 616-453-8229 x200
schooloffice@saparish.com | www.saparish.com
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