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Merry Christmas from St. Anastasia Catholic School
 Thank you for the many blessings that you continue to share
with our school. Growing with your children is richly rewarding. I am so
thankful for our professional faculty, our hardworking administrative and
service staff and for the parents who volunteer to enrich our school with the
gift of their time.
The holidays are a joyful time of thanksgiving and
celebration. We come together with family and friends to renew our faith and
celebrate God's great love for humanity. This season, let us take a moment with
our family and reinforce our priorities.
Children, don't miss your chance to find Jesus during your
holiday. Jesus is very hard to find on T.V., in a video game or in the mall.
My experience is that Jesus can be easily found in quiet moments, in
conversations with friends and siblings and in the love you share with your
parents and grandparents. He can be found in your efforts, in your generosity
and in your joy. The greatest feeling that you will receive this Christmas will
not be from a present that you unwrap. The ultimate joy will be found in
sharing your love with God and with your family.
I hope that you will attend mass this Christmas to wish
Jesus a Happy Birthday, to thank Him for the many blessings that He has given
you and to offer Him the praise that He so justly deserves.
God bless you and Merry Christmas!
Sincerely,
Mr. Hoeffner
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 This year, I am really trying to
"slow down" and enjoy the Advent and Christmas season. I am learning that when
you take time to do this, you can hear God so much easier! He speaks to us in
our everyday experiences...it's just hard to hear Him when you are rushing through
your day. I encourage you to do the same thing as me...take time to slow down and
listen for God. He will speak to you in the most unexpected places! He is so
good to us!
I hope you enjoy your time off with
your families and friends! I thank God every day for this school and community!
We are truly blessed for all that we have. Merry Christmas and may God bless
your 2010 with good health and happiness!
In God's Love,
Mrs. Richmond
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Pre-K Open House & Pajama Day
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Last Friday, the Pre-K classes hosted an Open House and celebrated Pajama Day! The children thoroughly enjoyed the visitors and all the excitement surrounding
Pajama Day. Nearly 25 new families visited the school during Open House. If you know of any new families that might be interested in taking a tour of St. Anastasia, please let the school office know.
Pajama Day was filled with fun
Christmas crafts, activities and snacks. The children also enjoyed Christmas
stories read by special guests including Father George, Mr. Hoeffner and Mrs. Richmond!
Top: Mrs. Thomas' class poses with Santa Claus. Middle (left): George Vogt dances during Pajama Day! (right): Father George reads to the students. Bottom: Mrs. Richmond and Jesse Priest read a Christmas story.
Don't forget to check out the Pre-K Post for all the news and information about Pre-K...and for a special Christmas Card from Pre-K! (Click on the Pre-K Christmas box on the left hand side of the page) Enjoy!
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Back to Basics Christmas Drive - Thank You!
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Thank you to all of you that sent in items for the Christmas Back To Basic drive. The items were delivered on Monday to the mission. Thank you for your commitment and
generosity at this difficult time! And thank you for all you continue to do to enrich the lives of others this holiday
season. God bless!
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Junior League Sports News
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There will be no soccer on December 19, 26 and January 2. Play will resume
on January 9. The final day/party will be January 23. |
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Winter Break Basketball Clinic at IRSC
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Coach John Picchiarini, head basketball coach at Indian River State College, will host two Winter Break Basketball Clinics. The first one is December 21-23 and the second camp is December 28-30. The camp is for boys and girls ages 7-12 and each camp cost $35. For more information, call 462-7766 or 284-3038.
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Student of the Month Breakfast
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On Wednesday, Dec. 16, St. Anastasia hosted the "Student of the Month" Breakfast. Students that were chosen for the Student of the Month from September through December were joined by their parents and honored with a special breakfast and certificate. Congratulations to those students! |
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Jog-A-Thon Volunteers Needed
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On Friday, February 5, 2010, we will host our annual Jog-a-Thon Fundraiser. We are looking for volunteers to: count laps, serve water, work as medical personnel, set up and clean up. Please call Jeanie Lattner at 461-2232 if you can help. Thank you!
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Welcome!
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We welcome John Joseph Schildwachter, son of our 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Linda Schildwachter, who was born on November 30 at 9:08 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces!
According to Mrs. Schildwachter, the family is doing great adjusting to their new life! She says John is being really good so
far and she's even getting some sleep at night!
Says mom, "He is very quiet and content. He
gets lots of attention from his older siblings who love to hold him. He loves
to cuddle, lay on Justin's waterbed and look around. He is definitely a gracious gift from God (that's
what the name John means). I think his name suits him
perfectly."
Congratulations to the Schildwachter family!!
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JCHS News
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John Carroll High School is hosting a 5K (3.1 mile) run/ walk on Saturday, January 9, 2010. The 2nd annual event will feature a kids' fun
run, delicious breakfast buffet, numerous awards, tee shirts (to the first 250
participants who register) and much more!
Registration begins at 6:30 AM, the
race will begin at 8:00 AM, followed by the kids' "fun run" at 9:00 AM and
awards and breakfast at 9:15 AM. The
flat, fast race course will start in front of the school and finish on the
school's rubberized track.
All middle and high school students
will pay only a $10 entry pre-registration fee, and participants over 18 will
only pay a $15 pre-registration fee. All
participants who sign up the day of the event will pay a $20 entry fee. The "fun run" for children under 7 years old
is FREE and each participant will receive a ribbon!
Trophies will be awarded to the
first overall male and female runners, the first "Masters" male and female
finishers. Medals will also be awarded three deep in age groups 10
and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69
and 70 and older. Age groups 11-14 and 15-19 will receive medals ten
deep. All school, organization and club
teams will receive a free team photo!
The 5K race is a Sailfish Striders
sanctioned event and will meet all race standards. Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information or to receive a
registration form, contact John Carroll High School at (772) 464-5200 or log on
to www.johncarrollhigh.com.
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St. Anastasia Church News
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church is celebrating its
100th Birthday next year!
The St. Anastasia Catholic Church annual picnic this year will kick off the church's 100th Birthday - an historical event of
enormous proportions. So, to celebrate
this monumental event in a manner worthy of its numerical place in history, the church is having a super-duper outrageously fun picnic this year:
PICNIC
UNDER THE STARS!
Saturday, January 23, 2010 * 5 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $12.50, Children $10
Free for children 3
& under
For more information, purchase your tickets or volunteer, call the Darlene Francis at the Church office at 461-2233.
Volunteer hours may go towards service
hours at St. Anastasia School.
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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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Catholic Schools Week
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Please note that Catholic Schools Week is January 31 through February 5 -- not the week earlier as we have promoted. Also, please note we have changed the date of the Fish Fry to Thursday, Feb. 4! Thank you!
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December 2009 |
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. 31-Feb. 5 - Catholic Schools Week
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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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