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Veterans Day at St. A's
Thank you to all the Veterans who shared their special day with us. We thank you for your service to our Country! Below are some photos of our Veterans Day celebration.   |
St. A's Night at Big Apple Pizza Tonight!
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Join us for St. A's Night at Big
Apple Pizza on 35th Street in Fort Pierce tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 11. From 4-8 p.m., proceeds from the
evening will benefit the school. Most importantly, our very own "celebrity servers" will take your orders!
Come see Mr. Hoeffner, Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. Hamilton, Ms. Cripps, Mrs. Noelke, Mrs. Christopher,
Mrs. McWhorter, Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Runte in action! There will be a Bounce House for the kids! Tell your friends and family...it should be a great time!
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
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Just a reminder: The St. Anastasia Catholic School and Church Thanksgiving Drive is underway. If you can help with a donation of non-perishable food items, please turn in your donations by Monday, Nov. 16th. A list of food by grades needed is listed below. Thank you and God
bless!
Thanksgiving Food
Drive by Grade
Pre-K & Kindergarten-Boxed cereals/Oatmeal/Cereal Bars
1st
grade-Canned vegetables
2nd
grade-Stuffing/Rice/Noodles/Boxed
Potatoes
3rd
grade-Canned Fruits/Cranberry
Sauce
4th
grade-Canned Fruits/Canned Vegetables
5th
grade-Canned Spaghetti O's/Spaghetti Sauce/etc.
6th
grade-Peanut butter & jelly
(plastic jars, please)
7th
grade-Canned Ham/Tuna/Canned
Meats/etc.
8th
grade-Canned Ham/Tuna/Canned Meats/etc.
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Cub Scouts & Brownies...Making a Difference
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The Cub Scouts and Brownie Troop from St. Anastasia Catholic School have been working very hard to make a difference in our community. Both groups recently participated in Community Service projects to provide food and other items to needy families in our area. Last weekend, Cub Scout Pack 473 collected nearly 2,000 lbs. of non-perishable food for Salvation Army and Mustard Seed Ministries!
 The girls in the Brownie  Troop worked together to
help a needy family in our community. The girls brought in food and toys and put
together boxes to send to the family. The girls decorated the boxes and a couple helped deliver the food and other items to the family. The family was so happy and excited with all the donations and were very touched by the lovely cards the girls made. |
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All School BBQ
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The All School BBQ is this Friday! You are invited to join us for this year's Athletic Booster Club All School BBQ on Friday, November 13 featuring Dale's BBQ Sandwiches!
Students in grades
2-8 will purchase their lunch tickets in the auditorium before school on
Friday. Students in Pre-K, Kindergarten
and Grade 1 have each received an order envelope. We ask that you return your child's order
envelope tomorrow morning, if possible. It will make it so much easier for the teachers on Friday if we can
receive the orders on Thursday.
Parents, if you will
be attending on Friday, there will be an area in the school auditorium at which
you can purchase your sandwich ticket and your drink ticket.
Items available for purchase on Friday:
Dale's BBQ Pork Sandwich -- $3.00
Dale's BBQ Beef Sandwich -- $3.00
Soda, Water or Gatorade -- $1.00
Baked
Goods -- $.50
Chips -- $.50
Sno
Cone -- $.50
Dining Times
11:00-11:45 -- Kindergarten -- Auditorium - South Side
11:10-11:55 -- Grade
1 -- Auditorium - North Side
11:20-12:05 -- Grade
2 -- Regular Lunch Area
11:20-12:05 -- Grade
3 -- Regular Lunch Area
11:20-12:05 -- Grade
4 -- Regular Lunch Area
12:20-1:05 -- Grade
5 -- Regular Lunch Area
12:20-1:05 -- Grade
6 -- Regular Lunch Area
12:20-1:05 -- Grades
7 & 8 -- Pavilion Area
We look forward to seeing you Friday!
A special Thank You to Dale's BBQ West and Publix Sable Palm Plaza for their generosity!
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Scholastic Fall Book Fair
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 This week is the Scholastic Fall Book Fair! Don't miss your chance to purchase books and gifts from a fantastic selection. Start your Christmas shopping now! The Book Fair is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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7th & 8th Grade Dance
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Attention 7th and 8th grade students: You have a dance coming up on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 7:30-10:00 in
the school auditorium! Come have fun
with your friends, but remember to dress appropriately! The dance costs $7
in advance or $8 at the door. Please
no hats or gum. If you are
not in school that day, you cannot come to the dance that night. St. Anastasia students only! The increase in cost will cover the cost of
snacks, so no one will have to bring anything!
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Mrs. Paxton's Kindergarten Class
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Mrs. Paxton's Kindergarten class recently had some fun with "little ladies!" Below, students Emani Terrusa,
Bridgette Leon, Carli Newman and Ethan Dingess hold their little old ladies
from the popular story and song, "There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A
Fly." The students designed and created their "little ladies" after their
study of insects, bugs and spiders. They sequenced the animals from the
story as they sang the song and put each animal in the little old lady's
mouth.
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Auction News
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There will be a kick-off meeting for the Auction Committee tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 12th at 8:30 a.m. in the Development Office. If you are interested in participating on the Planning Committee, please feel free to come to the meeting. We welcome any and all ideas to make the event successful. Please contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org if you have questions. Thanks!
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Uniform News
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The Uniform Store has many wonderful gifts in stock including:
- Thanksgiving hostess gifts & decorations-pilgrims,
pumpkins, candleholders, decorations, etc.
- Advent supplies: wreaths, candles and calendars
- Christmas items: ornaments, nativities, cards
- Stocking stuffer ideas: hairbows, school supplies, socks and
- School supplies: crayons, pens,
pencils,notebooks, nap mats etc.
Proceeds from the store benefit the school! Plus, get your uniform jacket today! The Uniform Store hours are
Tuesday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Stop by soon and start your Christmas shopping!
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Royal Ram Band News
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 Again this year, St.
Anastasia Catholic School has the distinction of having a
student selected to participate in the Florida Bandmasters Association All State
Honor Band that performs each year in Tampa. Congratulations to Matthew Utter, an 8th grader who holds a first
chair clarinet in the St. Anastasia Royal Ram Symphonic Band, was selected to perform with the All State Honor Band in January.
The 131-piece All
State Honor Band is made up of exceptional students from all over the State of
Florida chosen from hundreds of Florida student musicians. Matthew is one of
only six students chosen for this band from District 13 of the FBA consisting of St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee
and Indian River Counties. There are only 24 clarinet players selected for the
All State Honor Band from the entire State of Florida. The convention center ballroom in Tampa will be filled
with hundreds of middle school, high school
and college school officials, band directors, parents and distinguished
visitors from all over the United States and around the world. Matthew is the son of Steve and Connie Utter of Vero Beach, Florida. Congratulations Matthew!! |
P.T.O.'s Santa's Christmas Corner
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There are 43 shopping days left until Christmas...but, there's only 19 days left until Santa's Christmas Corner hosted by the P.T.O.! From November 30 through December 4, the Parish Center will be transformed in to a magical winter wonderland full of gifts for every member of the family. Look for detailed information to come home in the next couple of weeks for shopping times, etc. Volunteers are needed to help with the week-long event. If you can help, please contact Joy Yancy at 201-6099. Thanks!
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Pre-K Open House
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The Pre-K classes will host an Open House on Friday, December 11 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The children will also celebrate Pajama Day that day while guest readers will stop by to read their favorite Christmas stories! All prospective parents, grandparents and students are invited to the Open House to experience the wonderful, nurturing 3 & 4-year-old Pre-School program at St. Anastasia. Join us anytime during the morning hours for a tour of the school and classrooms, meet the teachers and staff and enjoy classic Christmas tales!
Don't forget to check out the Pre-K Post for all the news and information about Pre-K!
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FPPD K-9s Visit Campus
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The Fort Pierce Police  Department K-9 unit visited campus last week to demonstrate how they "catch bad guys" to some of the 1st and 3rd graders. The exciting demonstration was organized by Officer Gagliano. He is pictured below with his children James, 1st grade, and Brooke, 3rd grade.
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4th Annual Christmas Tree Sale
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St. Anastasia Catholic
School and John Carroll Catholic
High School will hold their
4th annual Christmas Tree, Wreath and Poinsettia Sale on Friday, Dec. 4 and
Saturday, Dec. 5. The sale will take place on Friday from 2-6 p.m. and Saturday
from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the St. Anastasia Pavilion.
For the fourth year,
the schools are partnering to offer the community high-quality, fresh-cut
Fraser fir trees and wreaths from North
Carolina. This fundraiser for both schools will feature trees that range in size from 5/6 feet
($45), 6/7 feet ($55), 7/8 feet ($65), 8/9 feet ($85) to 9/10 feet ($95). Also available for sale:
- 24-inch, hand-decorated Fraser fir wreaths for $35.
- 3.5 quart, live Poinsettia plants for $15 -- new item to the sale this year!
The event will
not feature "pre-sales" like in previous years, so shoppers are encouraged to
choose that special tree or hand-decorated wreath early!
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St. Anastasia Wish List
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Since it is the time of year to make a Christmas wish list...we wanted to share ours with you! Our "wish list" for the school is a list that will change from time to time, but we hope that if you have
the time, talent or treasure to help us, you will let us know. If you see
something on the list you can donate or help us with or need further
information, please call Mr. Hoeffner at 461-2232. - Roof work on band room
- Shade structures in courtyard
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Security improvements on campus including:
- 2 automatic/programmable gate operators
for the East exits to the campus;
- 1
aluminum decorative gate that could close off the path between the Media Center
and Uniform Store;
- 3
small sections of black chain-link fence to close the pathways on the East and North sides of the Parish
Center; create an
entrance gate to the NW corner of the main building;
- 3
aluminum decorative gates to close in the East exits to the campus and the NW
corner of the main building;
- 16 camera DVR system (to operate cameras);
- Cameras for Media Center stairwells and outside of the Media Center
and main building;
- 7
sets of new outside doors for the main building that can be automatically
shut/locked during an emergency.
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A big "Thank You" to the DeMaio family for the donation of a white board to Mrs. Steele's 4th grade class! |
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Extended Care
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Extended Care Statements were sent
home last week. We would like for ALL extended care charges, August-October to
be paid in full by November
16th. If you have any questions on your bill please call
Tracy Langel in bookkeeping. Thank you.
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November 2009 |
November 13 - All School BBQ (lunch)
November 13 - 7:30 p.m - 7th and 8th
Grade Dance
November 23 - 6:30 p.m. - Thanksgiving Service
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 - Santa's Christmas Corner
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December 2009 |
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 - Santa's Christmas Corner
December 2 - Christmas Band Concert at Sunrise Ford
Dec. 4 - 7:30
a.m. - School Advisory Council Meeting
Dec. 4 & 5 - Christmas Tree Sale with JCHS
December 8 - Immaculate Conception Mass
December 11 - Per-K Pajama Day and Open House
December 11 - 8th Grade Wal-mart Field Trip
December 16 - Student of the Month Breakfast
December 17 - 6:30 p.m. - Christmas Pageant
December 18 - 9:30 a.m. - Christmas Pageant
December 18 - Noon Dismissal
Dec. 18-Jan. 4 - Christmas Break (classes resume on Jan. 5)
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January 2010
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January 5 - Classes Resume
January 6 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
January 8 - 7:30
a.m. - Parent Advisory Council Mtg.
January 12 - 3:30 p.m. - PTO Meeting
January 15 - Jog-a-thon Kick Off
January 16 - 4 p.m. - St. Anastasia Church's Centennial Celebration Kick Off Mass
January 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No
School!
January 21 - 6th Grade Parent Mass
January
23 - St. Anastasia Church Picnic
Jan. 25-Jan. 29 - Catholic Schools Week
January 28 - Fish Fry Dinner
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Thank you for your support of St. Anastasia Catholic School. We appreciate your support and feedback! Be sure and visit the school's website where all previous newsletters are archived for your reference at www.stanna.org. God Bless!
Sincerely,
Linette Trabulsy
Development Director
St. Anastasia Catholic School |
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