January 7, 2010

 
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Uniform News
Junior League Sports News
Fort Pierce Coffee with the Mayor
Christmas Parties
PTO Meeting
6th Grade Parent Mass
2009 Extended Care/Tax Info
Thank You
Volunteers Needed
JCHS News
St. Anastasia Church News
School Lunch Program
Volunteer Hours
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Happy New Year!

Welcome back! We hope your Christmas break was wonderful! This year has many exciting opportunities for fun, fellowship and learning at St. Anastasia Catholic School. Be sure and mark your calendars for these special upcoming events:

Fort Pierce Coffee with the Mayor (hosted by St. Anastasia Catholic Church and School) - Jan. 15

St. Anastasia Church's Centennial Kick Off Mass -
Jan. 16

St. Anastasia Church's Picnic Under the Stars - Jan. 23

Catholic Schools Week - Jan. 31-Feb. 6

New student registration - Feb. 1

Fish Fry - Feb. 4

Jog-A-Thon - Feb. 5

PTO Science Expo - Feb. 10

2nd Annual Run for the Son 5k Race/Walk - March 20

PTO Art Fair - April 14

Night for the Children Auction & Dinner Dance - April 24

These are just a few of the events happening at and around our school. Keep informed by checking the website and newsletter for details.
Uniform News
Winter has finally arrived! Just a reminder...only school uniform jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts will be permitted on campus...no exceptions! P.E. uniform sweatshirts and other St. Anastasia jackets previously purchased at the uniform store are permitted. Students who wear non-uniform jackets or sweaters will be asked to remove them.

The Uniform Store hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
Junior League Sports News - IMPORTANT
Junior League Soccer is CANCELED for this Saturday, Jan. 9. Please note: The final day/party will be next Saturday, January 16.
Coffee with the Mayor
On Friday, January 15, St. Anastasia Catholic Church and School is hosting the Fort Pierce Coffee with the Mayor at Historic City Hall located at 315 Avenue A in Downtown Fort Pierce. The event begins at 8 a.m. with coffee, doughnuts and orange juice. Please come by this free networking event to show your support of your school and church! For more information, contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org.
Christmas Parties
Thank you to all the Homeroom Moms and helpers who coordinated the fantastic Christmas parties before the break! A wonderful time was had by all!

Christmas Party

Christmas Party 2

Top: Fourth graders Dalton Hegedus, Arthur Aiello and Ryan Trabulsy get ready to assist Santa at the North Pole. Bottom: Bennett Suba and Orla McQuaid enjoy the 2nd grade Christmas fun!
PTO Meeting
There is a PTO Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
6th Grade Parent Mass
The 6th Grade Parent Mass is Thursday, Jan. 21 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church.
Breakfast at School
Need a hot breakfast for the kids? Just a reminder that 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. Beginning this week, hot chocolate and oatmeal will be offered for $1.00 in addition to the regular menu items listed below. Also, daily specials are offered!

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 GrapesBrownies
 
Muffins - $1.00
Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip or Banana Nut

2009 Extended Care
Extended Care Information for Income Tax Deduction
 
If you need your 2009 Extended Care Payment information, please complete the form below and return it to the bookkeeping office. Please do NOT call the office for this information. 
 
Our Tax # is 65-0090414.

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2009 EXTENDED CARE
 
Please let me know the amount that I have paid towards day care for the following children for 2009.

 
Child's Name__________________________________
Room Number _________________________________
 
Child's Name__________________________________
Room Number _________________________________
 
Child's Name __________________________________
Room Number _________________________________

Parent's Name _________________________________
Thank You!
From Mrs. Steele's 4th Grade Class:
Thank you to Mr. Joe DeRoss, a local attorney, who donated a computer hard drive, flat screen monitor, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse to their classroom! We appreciate his donation and support of St. Anastasia Catholic School!
Jog-A-Thon Volunteers Needed
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!
JCHS News
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!

JCHS 5k


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.
St. Anastasia Church News
St. Anastasia Catholic Church is celebrating its 100th Birthday this year and to honor this special celebration, St. Anastasia Church will host the annual, fun-filled, spectacular...

PICNIC UNDER THE STARS!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
5 to 9 p.m.
St. Anastasia Pavilion & Soccer Field
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.
RFP for St. A's School Lunch Program
St. Anastasia Catholic School is currently accepting bids to contract the school lunch program with a possible start date of the 2010/11 school year. Written proposals will be accepted at the school's office from January 8 through February 16, 2010. Interested vendors should pick up an informational packet at the school's office.
Volunteer Hours
Please make sure the volunteer hours that you have worked for the first semester have been recorded in the Volunteer Hours Book in the school lobby.

If you are unable to come to the school to record your hours, please complete and return the form below and the office staff will be glad to record your hours.
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VOLUNTEER HOURS

Please record the following:

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Area Worked _________________________________
# of hours ____________________________________

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Student's Name _________________________________
January 2010
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
February 2010
Jan. 31-Feb. 6 - Catholic Schools Week
February 1 - New Student Registration
February 2 - 4th Grade Parent Mass
February 4 - Fish Fry
February 5 - Advisory Council Meeting, Jog-A-Thon & Noon Dismissal
February 10 - PTO Meeting & Science Expo
February 11 - 6th Grade Retreat
February 12 - Teacher's Work Day - No School
February 15 - President's Day - School Closed
February 17 - Ash Wednesday
February 18 - 7th Grade Parent Mass
February 19 - 4th Grade Field Trip to St. Augustine
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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
Mission Statement

The St. Anastasia School and Church Community believe each student is a unique child of God, called to achieve excellence by nurturing the mind, body and spirit in the image and likeness of God.