January 21, 2010

 
St. A's Header
In This Issue
Jog-A-Thon
Fish Fry Fundraiser
Uniform News
Catholic Schools Week
Health Screenings
Thank You!
6th Grade Parent Mass
Middle School Dance
St. Anastasia Church News
PTO Meeting & Science Expo
Catholic Scouting
Pre-K Post
School Lunch Program
Anastasia's Attic
Extended Care
January
February
March
Quick Links
Join Our Mailing List
Forward this email
Jeans Day for Haiti

St. Anastasia Catholic School will have a Jeans Day for Haiti on Monday, Jan. 25. To participate, students need to bring in a minimum donation of $2. Students may wear a shirt of their choice that follows the free dress day guidelines. (See the Parent/Student handbook on our website for further details on the guidelines).

We are raising money for the Catholic Relief Services' emergency fund for victims of the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community. Lifesaving supplies from Catholic Relief Services are reaching desperate survivors in quake-shattered Port-au-Prince, Haiti. CRS is distributing food and water from its warehouses in the Haitian capital and the city of Les Cayes. Additional aid is on its way from CRS' supplies in the neighboring Dominican Republic. CRS has committed an emergency response of $25 million.

Please be generous and join us for Jeans Day for Haiti on Monday, Jan. 25. Thank you!


Church in Haiti

A cross stands amid the ruins of the Eglise Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart Church), in downtown Port au Prince, Haiti. Photo by Lane Hartill/CRS.
Jog-A-Thon
The annual Jog-A-Thon is almost here! We hope you saw the information about the event that was sent home in last week's Thursday folder. (By the way, we had the incorrect date listed for the last turn in day...it is Thursday, Feb. 4th not Jan. 4th! Sorry!)

The first official Turn In Day for pledges is Thursday, Jan. 21. Students who turn in pledges (any amount) on Thursday will receive a coupon for a free slice of pizza from Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce!

We are very excited about this year's event as we have some new prizes such as coupons for free food from Presutti's Italian Subs, Panera Break, Big Apple Pizza and Tropical Smoothie! We thank our sponsors for helping to make this event a huge success!

The Jog-A-Thon is Friday, February 5 and will cap off Catholic Schools Week this year. We need everyone's participation to make this event a success. Our school goal is $24,000 and if every student turns in at least $42 in pledges, we will make our goal.

We are in need of a few volunteers for the kindergarten lap counting area and drink servers. Please call Jeanie Lattner at 461-2232 if you can help. Thank you!

Brownies

Fifth graders Addison McKnight and Celina Okwuone dance to the "YMCA" during last week's pep rally kicking off the Jog-A-Thon.
Fish Fry Fundraiser
Tickets are now on sale for the Catholic Schools Week Fish Fry Dinner scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the school's auditorium. This delicious dinner will consist of fresh fried fish, hush puppies, cheese grits, coleslaw, dessert and drinks all for $7.50/adults and $5/children 10 & under. This dinner is made possible due to the generosity of our sponsors including Inlet Fisheries (donated and will cook the fish and hush puppies!), Domenick's Corner Grill, KFC and Roma Bakery.

To order tickets, complete the order form in this week's Thursday folder or download the order form online at fishwww.stanna.org.

For more information or to volunteer at the dinner, call Linette Trabulsy in the Development Office at 461-2232 or contact her by e-mail at ltrabulsy@stanna.org. Volunteers are needed to help with serving and selling tickets during the dinner.

You don't want to miss this dinner with your friends and family at St. Anastasia Catholic School!
Uniform News
Brrrrrr.....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.
Catholic Schools Week
CSW LogoDuring the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6, St. Anastasia Catholic School will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is a national celebration of Catholic education and its role in preparing young people for a life of love and service to their families, communities and the Lord. This year's theme is: "Catholic Schools: Dividends for Life," which focuses on our school's commitment to instill students with faith, knowledge, morals and discipline to help them lead fulfilling lives. St. Anastasia Catholic School has many wonderful events planned for the week including: 
  • On Monday, February 1, students may dress as their favorite saint or holy character.
  • On Tuesday, February 2, grandparents of students in grades Pre-K-3rd grade are invited to the 8:15 a.m. mass at St. Anastasia Church followed by breakfast in the school's auditorium.
  • On Wednesday, February 3, grandparents of students in grades 4-8 are invited to the 8:15 a.m. mass also followed by breakfast.
  • On Thursday, February 4, an aerial photo of the entire student body and the Fish Fry dinner.
  • On Friday, February 5 -- Hats Off to Students and Faculty -- all students and faculty may wear their favorite hat.
For a full schedule of events, click here.
Health Screenings
On February 10 and 11, St. Anastasia Catholic School students will be screened according to state requirements. Mrs. Patty Gagliano, a parent and instructor and Indian River State College, along with nursing students from the college and parent volunteers will screen the students. Students who wear glasses or contacts are reminded to wear them on the day of the screening.

The screening requirements this year include:

New students in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5
Body Mass Index, Vision and Hearing

New students in grades 7 and 8
Body Mass Index, Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis

Kindergarten
Vision and Hearing

Grade 1
Body Mass Index, Vision and Hearing

Grade 3
Body Mass Index and Vision

Grade 6
Body Mass Index, Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis

If you do not want your child to participate in the screenings, please submit a written statement to the office by Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.
Thank You!
Thanks to the volunteers who came to the Art room on Saturday to help with prizes for the Run for the Son 5K. Thank you to: Amy Metcalfe, Jaimee Hartnett, Fawn Seissiger, Lee Dunajewski, Michelle Aiello, Alexis Aiello and Arthur Aiello. A special THANK YOU to Art Teacher Maria McCadden for her time, patience, guidance and expertise on creating the wonderful gifts!
6th Grade Parent Mass
The 6th Grade Parent Mass is Thursday, Jan. 21 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church.
Middle School Dance
Attention 6th, 7th and 8th grade students:
We have a dance coming up! It will be held on Friday, January 29 from 7:30-10 p.m. in the school auditorium. Come have fun with your friends, but remember to dress appropriately! The cost is $7 in advance or $8 at the door. If you are not in school that day, you can't attend the dance that night. This dance is for St. Anastasia students only! No gum allowed and please do not wear hats.

PARENTS: We need chaperones and help with clean-up. E-mail Ms. Smith at lsmith@stanna.org if you can help.
St. Anastasia Church News
St. Anastasia Catholic Church is celebrating its 100th Birthday this year and to honor this special celebration, they will host their annual, fun-filled, spectacular...

PICNIC UNDER THE STARS!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
5 to 9 p.m.
St. Anastasia Pavilion & Soccer Field
Tickets: Adults $10, Children $7.50 (ages 4-12)
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.

CWM

Father George and Mr. Hoeffner with Fort Pierce Mayor Bob Benton at last week's Coffee with the Mayor event. The Church and School hosted the event and presented information about the Church's Centennial Celebration.
PTO Meeting & Science Expo 2010!
Join the St. Anastasia Catholic School PTO and Science Teachers as they present:
molecule
"Science Expo 2010!"
Wednesday 02.10.10
7:00 p.m.
St. Anastasia Parish Center

Students from 4th and 6th grade will present and highlight the school's science program with demonstrations, experiments and "really cool" machines at this first-ever event! You'll be treated to tours of the science rooms and there will even be some surprise "scientific snacks!"
Catholic Scouting
Attention Cookie Monsters!! The Girl Scouts and Brownie Troops of St. Anastasia Catholic School will begin selling Girl Scout Cookies on Thursday, January 21 through Sunday, February 7. Please support your St. Anastasia School troops!

Attention all Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts: There is a Day of Recollection scheduled for all scouts working on religious awards.

Annual Day of Recollection
February 6, 2010 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
St. Peter Church in Jupiter
$5

For more information, call Dawn Borrow at (772) 979-5109.
Pre-K Post
Attention Pre-K Parents: Click here for the latest news and information about Pre-K in the "Pre-K Post!"
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.
Anastasia's Attic
Did you clean out your closets during the break? Need somewhere to donate those items you just don't need anymore? Please remember Anastasia's Attic Thrift Shop as they will gladly accept your donated items or even pick up large items for you. Call 467-1444 to schedule a convenient time for pick up!

NEW Sunday Hours! The Attic is now open on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.!

If you need volunteer hours, you can work at the Attic anytime and those hours are counted towards your hours at school!
 
The Attic accepts donations at any time. Simply drop off your items in the shed located at the north end of the school parking lot or take your donations directly to the shop. The shop is located on Okeechobee Road directly across from Dale's BBQ. The Attic is always looking for good used furniture, clothing, knick knacks, antiques, kitchenware, dishes...just about anything! All profits from the shop go directly to the school. Stop by and visit the store and thank you for supporting our school!!
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.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  - - - - - - - -Brownies

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 _________________________________
January 2010
January 21 - 6th Grade Parent Mass
January 23 @ 5-9 p.m. - St. Anastasia Church Picnic
January 29 - Middle School Dance
Jan. 31-Feb. 5 - Catholic Schools Week
February 2010
Jan. 31-Feb. 6 - Catholic Schools Week
February 1 - New Student Registration
February 4 - Fish Fry
February 5 - Advisory Council Meeting, Jog-A-Thon & Noon Dismissal
February 5 - Pre-K Screening, No School for Pre-K
February 10 - PTO Meeting & Science Expo
February 10 & 11 - Health Screenings
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
March 2010
March 4 - 8th Grade Parent Mass
March 5 @ 7:30 a.m. - School Advisory Council Meeting
March 5 - Noon Dismissal
March 9 - Class Photos
March 9 @ 3:30 p.m. - PTO Meeting
March 15 - Teacher Work Day - No School
March 16 - 3rd Grade Parent Mass  
March 16 - 4th Quarter Begins
March 19 - Field Day
March 20 - 2nd Annual Run for the Son 5K Race
March 24 - Band Night at Big Apple Pizza
March 25 - Pre-K & Kindergarten Portfolio Night
March 26 @ 7 p.m. - Stations of the Cross Presentation

April 1 - Spring Break Begins

Join Our Mailing List!
Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone who might be interested in the information by clicking on the "Forward this e-mail" button on the left. To sign up for this newsletter, please e-mail me at LTrabulsy@stanna.org or click on the "Join Our Mailing List!" tab on the left.
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.