Come Holy Spirit enlighten our minds, guide our thoughts and direct our actions. So that we may convey Your Joy in our smile; Your Love with our voice; Your empathy with our eyes, Your understanding with our ears; Your gentleness with our touch; and Your peace in our spirit. Amen

Mark Your Calendars

Paragon Fundraiser Kickoff: Wednesday, August 21 School Pictures: Thursday, August 22 School Pictures: Friday, August 23 NO SCHOOL: Monday, September 2 Paragon Orders Due: Wednesday, September 4 Stewardship Friday: Friday, September 13 Zesto Night: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Class Birthday Party: Friday, September 27 Washington D.C. Trip October 1-3 NO SCHOOL - Fall Break October 4-11 Picture Retakes Friday, October 18

Paragon Fundraiser Once again this year, the school will be sponsoring the Paragon Catalog Sales. The catalogs are coming home today and the return date is September 4th. We would encourage you to take part in this fundraiser. All the profits will help to update the technology carts throughout the school building. Handbook Revisions 19-20 Don’t forget to read the revised handbook and turn in your form stating you have read and understand the handbook. As an incentive, all families that return the form by August 23rd will receive on Out of Uniform day on Tuesday, August 27th. Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Free and Reduced lunch applications can be picked up in the office or they can be found on our School Website. Applications must be filled out on a yearly basis, one application per family. Please fill out an application and return to the office as soon as possible. Remember that extras, water, and juice are not included in the Free and Reduced lunch; your account will be charged for these items. Handbook Reminder - Socks and Sweatshirts • Socks must be solid navy, black, or white, no other colors permitted • Socks must be visible above the shoe • Girls may wear solid navy or white tights instead of socks (no designs in the

material). Leggings or tights may be worn under skirts in the cold months-they must be solid navy blue or white and must go to the ankles

• Students are only allowed to wear the school sweatshirt or a navy sweater as a part of the school uniform. Students are not allowed to wear other sweatshirts, hoodies, or jackets during the day. If they are getting chilly in the classroom; they should make sure to bring a school sweatshirt or a navy sweater.

Auditions for Aladdin Jr. Grades 5-8 August 26th is the date of our Aladdin Jr. Auditions. If your child is interested, please have them sign up for an audition time between 2:45PM-4:45PM. The sign-up sheet is located outside of the music room. Your child will also need to pick up an audition packet located in the music room or your child can see Mrs. Doerr for information as well. Students should be picked up at the end of the annex.

August 21, 2019

School Pictures 2019-2020 School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 22nd and Friday, August 23rd. Preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-4 will have pictures taken on Thursday, August 22nd. Grades 5-6-7-8 will be Friday, August 23rd. Money is due on or before the pictures are taken. Students may be out of uniform on the day that their picture is taken. Guidelines for out of uniform days are in the school handbook. Order forms were sent home last week or you can order online at mylifetouch.com with your picture day ID: EVTNKRQSV

Smoke Free Campus This is a reminder that St. Anthony School and its property is a SMOKE FREE facility. Please, this rule must be enforced. You may not sit in your car and smoke on the school property and you may not smoke on the school grounds. Cafeteria News

When sending in lunch money, the money should be in an envelope with your child’s name and homeroom number on the envelope.

Lunch money cannot be combined with tuition money in one check. These items need to be paid with 2 different checks.

Students have the opportunity to get an extra entrée, juice, and/or water with their lunch. These items will be an added cost on the regular lunch cost. The cost for water is $.70, the cost for juice is $.50, extra milk is $.50, and the cost for extra entrée is $1.00. If you do not want your child paying for extra items, you need to talk with them and let them know cannot purchase those items from the cafeteria. You can also let the cafeteria know and they will try to help monitor the students and what they are getting.

If your child is getting either Free or Reduced Lunches, they are charged if they order extra entrée, juice, or water.

Family Game Night So, do you know how to play euchre? Do you want to learn? Have you ever played bunco? What about other games? Come have fun with your parish community and meet our St. Anthony High School Leadership Team in the Social Hall for Family Game Night, on Saturday, August 31st, from 6-7:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Committee Openings

Athletics committee has immediate openings for CONCESSION and FINANCIAL reps. If you are

interested, please contact Billy Hoyland at hoyboybilly@gmail.com or Stacy Gillenwater

at stayouth22@gmail.com. This is a great way to be involved and earn your service hours!

Students in 5th-8th Grade Interested In Dance Practices will begin on September 5th from 3-4:30PM in the parish gym. All participants are required to have a CURRENT IHSAA physical form and a $75 athletic fee for the 2019-2020 school year. Please make checks payable to St. Anthony's Athletics. Practices will be held on Thursdays 3-4:30PM in the parish gym (or social hall on drop-in days). Please email the Dance Rep (Jessica Goodman) at goodmanj1263@gmail.com to confirm sign-ups. Fees and physical forms are due at the first practice. If you have any questions or are willing to help, please email Jessica Goodman at the above email address. Flag football returns to SAS! This will be a co-ed league with two divisions, Pre-K/K and 1st/2nd. Games will be held 9/14, 9/22, 9/28 and 10/5 at PHS. A current physical is required, as well as a $75 athletic fee ($50 if your child will only be participating in flag football this school year). Please contact Brittany Ross at 812-989-3847 if you are interested. We need coaches! If you are interested, please contact Billy Hoyland at hoyboybilly@gmail.com.

Room Parents Needed!

Dear Parents,

Being a Room Parent is a fun and easy way to be involved with your child’s education. It allows you to get to

know their teacher and the children they learn and play with every day. Helping out with your child’s classroom

is also an easy way to earn service hours.

Each classroom celebrates birthdays in the fall, winter, and spring, as well as parties at Halloween, Christmas

and on Valentine’s Day. Guidelines for each event will be provided.

The Room Parents are also asked to help in recognizing teachers and staff at other times throughout the year

such as their birthdays, Christmas, Teacher Appreciation Week & Parent -Teacher Conferences.

Read below how you can help your child’s class and choose the options that are right for you. Please note:

Parents are invited, but not required, to attend the Christmas party only.

_____ Head Room Parent This parent is responsible for coordinating the snacks and/or activity for each celebration, making sure to adhere to the guidelines provided by the school. They are also responsible for communicating with the Room Parent Helpers. Room Parent Coordinators will provide you with both a schedule of events and guidelines on items to be sent in to make this an easy job!

_____Room Parent Helper Several parents will be chosen to assist the Head Room Parent with organizing the snacks and activities for each celebration.

_____Other Several parents will be chosen to help provide food for Grandparent’s Day and Parent Teacher Conferences (once in the fall and possibly again in the spring) as well as to help recognize teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2020)

Please provide the following contact information.

Name __________________________________________________________________________________

Classroom(s) you want to help with _________________________________________________________

Email (required) __________________________________________________________________________

Phone #(s) ______________________________________________________________________________

Completed forms should be returned to school by Friday, August 23rd. A schedule of events and the

guidelines, as well as other class information will be returned to the Head Room Parents via e-mail soon after.

If you have any questions, email us at erfisher27@yahoo.com or lorimiller23@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Emily Fisher & Lori Miller

Room Parent Coordinator

Bear Facts Online

In order to keep costs down and save on some trees, “Bear Facts”

will be available (After August 14th) only from the school website: www.stap.us or by email. If you would like to have a copy via email,

please fill out the form below. If you do not have access to the

internet, please contact the school office and arrangements will be

made.

If you already receive the Bear Facts via email, you DO NOT need to fill this form out again.

Parent Name(s): ______________________________________

______________________________________

Children’s Names and Homerooms:

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Email address (please print neatly):

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Calling Young Church!!

Do you love to sing, or do you like to be with others & sing? Do you like to play an instrument? Well, WE would love for you to share your love for music at our Student Choir!! The Student Choir will meet Tim Glasscock in church to practice one hour before Mass and then sing / play your instrument at 5pm Mass on Saturday’s for all to enjoy.

Please consider committing to these 7 Saturday’s

Name __________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name & Email _______________________________________

Teacher’s Name________________________________________________

What is your passion… Singing or instrument?

What instrument (s) do you play?____________________________

Would like to sing at Mass ____________________________________

Please return this form to the school office by Wed, August 28th

Bring your ghouls and goblins to Trick-or-Treat

in St. Anthony’s School Gymnasium

Saturday Oct 19th from 6:00-7:30 pm

Chili, snacks, and drinks will be available

for purchase in the cafeteria

Teal Pumpkins filled with non-edible treats will be at each table

for children with food allergies

If you are interested in hosting a table, please contact:

Jennifer Yennes-Vizhnay (502) 645-4735/ jenyennes@msn.com