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Jeans Day for Abby!
Abby Alonzo is a 5th grader here at St. Anastasia School. According to Abby's mom, Abby has Hodgkins Lymphoma, stage IV-B. They were at Palms West Hospital for 19 days waiting for a diagnosis and then spent a couple of weeks at St. Jude's in Memphis for treatment. Her mom says (and we agree), "Abby is handling it so well, she is an amazing young lady!" 
Abby and her mom are now back in Florida and hopefully, we will see Abby's smiling face back at school soon!
We are raising money to help offset some of the family's medical and travel-related expenses. For $2, children may wear jeans on Tuesday, Nov. 24. All of the money will go to the Alonzo Family.
Students may wear any appropriate shirt (see Parent/Student Handbook on the website at www.stanna.org for details). Students can wear jeans or jean Capri's but NO shorts! (The 2nd grade class that has a field trip must still wear their PE shirt, but can participate and wear jeans).
For more information, call the school office at 461-2232. You can sign Abby's guestbook on her blog at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/awesomeabby.
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St. A's Night at Big Apple Pizza
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
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Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food will go to needy families in our community this week. Thank you!
Donated food stacked up at the Parish Center ready for distribution later this week.
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P.T.O.'s Santa's Christmas Corner
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It's right around the corner... it's 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. Volunteers are needed to help with the week-long event. If you can help, please contact Joy Yancy at 201-6099.
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4th Annual Christmas Tree Sale
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St. A's and JCHS 4th annual Christmas Tree, Wreath and Poinsettia Sale is on Friday, Dec. 4 and
Saturday, Dec. 5. The sale will take place from 2-6 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday at the St. Anastasia Pavilion.
We need volunteers! This event is a great opportunity to get your volunteer hours during a weekend! If you can volunteer, please review the information below and select which shift(s) you would like to work. Please
email Rachel McCurdy (JCHS's Office of Institutional Advancement Assistant) at McCurdy@JohnCarrollHigh.com by November 20th:
1.
Your name
2.
Which school your student attends
3.
Which time slot you would like to volunteer
Available shifts:
Friday, December 4, 2009
Noon-3:00
PM
3:00-6:00
PM
Saturday, December 5,
2009
8:30
AM-Noon
Noon-3:00
PM
3:00-6:00
PM
Volunteers will be utilized to
greet visitors, show trees and wreaths, chainsaw tree bases, work the checkout
table and keep the pavilion clean. For more information, please call the school office. |
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Pre-K Open House
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Pre-K 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! For more information, download the flyer from our website at www.stanna.org.
 Father George reads a story to the preschoolers at last year's Pajama Day.
Don't forget to check out the Pre-K Post for all the news and information about Pre-K!
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Junior Athletic League Update
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There will be no Junior Athletic League soccer on Saturday, Nov. 28th. Soccer will resume on Saturday, Dec. 5th.
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Scrip Gift Cards
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Shop Till
You Drop
Your Scrip Guide To Holiday
Essentials  Now is the time to order your Scrip cards for shopping and for giving! If
you are looking for the right gift this holiday season, Great Lakes Scrip
Center can help. Your favorite scrip retailers have filled their shelves with
the best "must-haves" for this holiday season. It's
not too early to start shopping now for:
- Apparel and accessories
- Books and music
- Restaurants/dining
- Grocery stores
- Home decor
- Electronics
- Health and beauty
- Sporting goods
- Travel and vacations
- Gas and auto
- Entertainment
Visit Shopwithscrip.com to start shopping
now! The enrollment code for St. Anastasia Catholic School is E7A4L4C913783. Remember: St. Anastasia School
shares the profits with you: 50% credit to the School and 50% credit toward your
re-registration/tuition fees. You must order online to qualify for this
discount. Please contact the school office if you have
questions. |
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Uniform Store 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
- School supplies: crayons, pens, pencils, notebooks, nap mats, etc.
Proceeds from the store benefit the school! 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!
Thank you to all the parents and children who are patiently waiting on the uniform jackets. They are still on back-order. We will let you know as soon as they arrive.
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Volunteer Information
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It is the policy of the Diocese of Palm
Beach and St. Anastasia Catholic School to complete a background and
fingerprint check on any parent/grandparent who wishes to be a volunteer at the
school or a chaperone on school field trips. The parent/grandparent must also attend a Protecting God's Children
workshop before they may volunteer. Protecting God's Children is a workshop on child sexual abuse.
Parents/grandparents
will not be approved to volunteer or chaperone until we have received the
results of a fingerprint background check and we have verification of
attendance at a Protecting God's Children workshop. The background check is valid for 5 years. Many of our parents are now due to have an
updated fingerprint background check. You will receive a letter from Mrs. MacAdie letting you know that it is time for an
update.
Please call or send a
note to the office if you would like to request a Volunteer Packet. The packet will be sent home with your child. If you have any
questions, please call the school office.
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOPS
St.
Sebastian Church
Wednesday, November
18, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Call Debbie at
772-589-5790 to make a reservation
Pastoral Center (Palm
Beach Gardens)
Thursday, November
19, 2009 - 1:30 p.m.
Call Kellie at
561-775-9530 to make a reservation
Our Lady Queen of
Peace Mission (Delray Beach)
Friday, November 20,
2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Pastoral Center (Palm
Beach Gardens)
Tuesday, December 1,
2009 - 9:30 a.m.
Call Kellie at
561-775-9530 to make a reservation
St. Martin de Porres
(Jensen Beach)
Thursday, December 3,
2009 - 6:30 p.m
772-334-4214
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Volunteer/Fingerprinting Schedule
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St. Lucie Catholic
Church
Holiday
Fingerprinting Schedule
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 will be the last day for
fingerprinting for 2009. The fingerprinting office will be closed from Wednesday,
December 23, 2009 until Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The normal fingerprinting schedule will resume on Wednesday,
January 6, 2010.
Reminder: You need to
make an appointment to have your fingerprints scanned - please do not just show
up.
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Congratulations to Art Teacher Maria McCadden!
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Sister Helene, left, welcomes the Adrian Domincan Sisters' newest Associate, Maria McCadden (right)
On November 15 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in
Port St. Lucie, the Adrian Dominican Sisters welcomed Maria
McCadden as their newest Associate. Maria
McCadden is a member of this
Parish and an art teacher at St. Anastasia Catholic School in Fort Pierce, which was founded by the Adrian
Dominican Sisters over 80 years ago.
Associates are men and women who share the Dominican
charisms of study, service, prayer and community, and wish to formally enter a
relationship with the Adrian Dominican Sisters. After at least one year of prayer, study, discernment and mentoring,
Associates receive a pin, sign an Acceptance Agreement and become part of the
Adrian Dominican family. Associates
embrace the Mission Statement of the Adrian Dominicans Sisters to seek truth,
make peace and reverence life. Associates can be married, widowed, divorced or single and are involved
in ministry in their parishes as well as with the Sisters. The Adrian Dominican
Motherhouse is located in Adrian, Michigan, however, the
Sisters and Associates are in Ministry throughout the United States, Canada
and the Dominican Republic.
"In
1926, our Dominican Sisters came from Adrian
to minister to the people at St. Anastasia. Now, 83 years later, we will have
an Adrian Dominican Associate on the faculty to share her faith with the
students," said Adrian Dominican Sister Helene
Dompierre who served as Ms. McCadden's mentor during her formation process. "Maria
will be a ray of sunshine to our Mission Group."
When asked why she chose to become an Associate for
the Dominicans, Ms. McCadden replied, "In Luke's Gospel, a rich man, who had
followed the commandments all his life, asked Jesus what more he should do.
Jesus said 'Come, follow me.'" She continued, "I want to say "yes" to Jesus'
call to discipleship! Becoming an Associate with the Adrian Dominican
Sisters will allow me to both answer God's call and be a more effective witness
to the Good News."
As an Adrian Dominican Associate, Maria will share
the Mission of
the Adrian Dominican Sisters. She is joining a dynamic faith community of
nearly 200 Associates and 800 vowed Sisters. Together, Sisters and Associates
become involved in issues of peace and justice and form community through
ministry and through prayer and contemplation. For information
about the Adrian Dominican Sisters visit their website at www.adriandominicans.org, or call
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4th Grade Parent Help Needed
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Attention 4th Grade Parents: WE NEED YOU! The 4th grade classes will be creating the awards for St. Anastasia Catholic School's 2nd Annual Run for the Son 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2010.
In their art classes beginning in December, they will be making clay business card holders to be given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in the different race categories. We need volunteers in the Art Class on Wednesday, December 9 & 16 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to assist the students with this project. If you can help, please contact the Art Teacher Ms. Maria McCadden at
461-2232 or mmccadden@stanna.org. Thank you!
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Royal Ram Symphonic Band News
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Congratulations
to the 11 Royal Ram Symphonic Band members that were chosen by Dr. Southall,
Director of Instrumental Music Education at IRSC, to perform on January, 23,
2010, in the IRSC Four County Honor Band. These outstanding students are
leaders in the Symphonic Band on their respective instruments. These students were chosen from all 7th & 8th grade band members throughout St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties!  St. Anastasia Royal Ram Symphonic Band members chosen for the IRSC Four County Honor Band pictured left to right, top row: Kyle Caglioni, Gregory Fesler, Alec Rothman, John Marcano and Tyler Dashner; bottom row, left to right: Jacob Field, Marnie Stokes, Amy Warner, Rebecca Alcindor,
Zara
McQuaid and Matthew Utter.
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8th Grade Advisor Group Bake Sale
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The 8th Grade Advisor Group is hosting a series of Bake Sales to raise money for their Service Day. The money they raise will benefit the children at St. Mary's Hospital. Parents may earn 1/2 hour volunteer time for contributing home baked goods to
sell like cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc. Students may purchase these items during lunchtime. Thursday, December 3
Friday, January 22
Wednesday, February 10
Please bring the baked goods to Room 208 on morning of
sale. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Fitzgerald at the school. Thank you. |
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Breakfast at School
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Need a hot breakfast for the kids? Tropical
Smoothie is presenting a special
breakfast program for the students from
7:15-8:00 a.m. in the auditorium. A portion of the proceeds benefits the school.
Jr.
Breakfast Wraps - $2.00
Egg &
Cheese or your choice
of Bacon or Ham
100% Orange or Apple Juice - .75
Fresh
Fruit - .50
 Banana,
Apple, Orange
or Grapes
Muffins -
$1.00
Apple
Cinnamon, Blueberry, Chocolate
Chip or Banana Nut |
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Walk of Excellence Brick Program
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Looking for a unique Christmas gift for a loved one? You can celebrate your legacy at St. A's by  participating in the
program "Walk of Excellence" Decorative Program. The decorative bricks are placed on the "Walk of Excellence" along the
sidewalk down the middle of campus. They are personalized with three lines of
inscription. These bricks are wonderful gifts for First
Holy Communion or Graduation too! Click here for details and go to the Forms and Flyers section. |
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November 2009 |
November 23 - 6:30 p.m. - Thanksgiving Service (Kindergarten and 1st grade)
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 - Pre-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
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