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What is Heaven ...?
Mrs. Steele's 4th grade Religion Class recently had an assignment to write a paragraph describing the kingdom of Heaven. Here are some of their thoughts about Heaven.
"Heaven is more awesome than a big bowl of chocolate and vanilla ice cream." -- Arthur A.
"As you enter, God is with Jesus and Mary waiting to see your face." -- Carly B.
"Heaven feels like a warm, soft blanket on a cold day." -- Skyler C.
"There's one thing I know about Heaven, I'll be there!" -- Anthony F.
"Heaven might look like tall columns and streets paved with gold, with angels singing and praying." -- Brian J.
"Heaven feels like millions of puffs of tissues surrounding you." -- Karalynn K.
"Heaven is going to be a bunch of love!" -- Katie K.
"Heaven is more awesome than football by a lot!" -- Hunter K.
"Heaven is like a theme park for God." -- David M.
"All the vegetables taste like candy." -- Reese P.
"I will be sad when my family and friends are gone, but I know they're having a spectacular time." - Camilo P.
"Heaven feels like the movie theater, bowling alley and Mets Stadium. It's the most 'awesomest' place in the world!" -- Garret R.
"Heaven feels like a cool pool of water on a hot, sunny day and a wonderful warm blanket on a quiet cold day." -- Gabrielle S.
"Heaven feels like sitting in a basket of warm, freshly folded laundry on a snowy day." -- Jake S.
"In the kingdom of Heaven, you will have no more pain, no more bullies, no more sadness and lots of happiness." -- Asha T.
"But the greatest thing about Heaven is I get to see God and Jesus." -- Ryan T.
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Jump Rope for Heart
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Our
school is participating in a very special community  service program to raise
funds for the American Heart Association. We will be "jumping" to fight against our nation's No.1 and No. 3 killers
- cardiovascular diseases and stroke. During regularly scheduled P.E. classes on March 1st and 2nd, we will participate in our "2nd Annual Jump Rope For Heart"
event. This program helps students learn
about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health, but also
teaches children the value of giving back to those in need. Heart disease affects
every family, so help us support the American Heart Association as they help
people live longer, healthier lives!
Sponsor forms will go home in the Thursday folder and any donations are due by March 2, 2010. Our school will be eligible for P.E. supplies and certificates for our participation and students can win prizes such as a Free Kids Meal at Panera Bread, sports bottles, jump ropes t-shirts and more! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Coach Jo at the school. |
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Jog-A-Thon Update
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 The Free Dress Day(s) for students who obtained at least $25 or more in pledges for the Jog-a-Thon will be next Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26. Students who obtained $50 or more in pledges have two Free Dress Days -- both Thursday and Friday (next week!) and students who obtained $25-$49.99 in pledges get One Free Dress Day on Friday only. Students will receive certificates noting the dates they are eligible. Please refer to the Student Handbook on our website (www.stanna.org) for questions on what to wear -- or what not to wear -- on Free Dress Days.
Also, congratulations to Paiten Springsteen (1st grade) and Blair Arnold (5th grade) as their names were drawn for the Dale's BBQ lunch with a friend! All of the students who obtained $42 or more in pledges were eligible for the drawing and on Tuesday, Sister Helene drew the names on St. A Live! They will enjoy lunch brought to them next Tuesday. Way to go!
Thank you again for all of your support and generosity in making the Jog-A-Thon a success.
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St. Anastasia Church News
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From Father George: The Holy Season of Lent is upon us. We are invited during this time of interior reflection and repentance to increase our prayer and almsgiving. A wonderful way to increase our prayer is through the Stations of the Cross. On Fridays during this Lenten season, we will have the opportunity to pray the Stations together in the Church led by Fr. Mark and myself. Please join us at 7 p.m. in the Church to journey with Christ through His passion and death so we can more fully rejoice with Him on Easter Sunday. There will be a fish fry in the Parish Center from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Stations following.
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Second Annual Run for the Son 5K Race
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St. Anastasia
Catholic School announces its second annual "Run for the Son" 5K
Run/Walk on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 a.m. in Downtown Fort Pierce. The entry
fee includes a race through downtown Fort Pierce
and over South Bridge, a Kid's Fun Run, T-shirt (for
1st 200 entries), goodie bag, breakfast and FUN! The race is co-hosted by the
St. Anastasia School Advisory Council and the Sailfish Striders Running Club.
Registration begins
at 6:30 a.m. and the race begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost for registration is $15
pre-registration and $20 the day of the race. The race course begins at the Fort Pierce Community Center,
located at 600 N. Indian River
Drive in Fort Pierce,
continues through historic downtown, over South Beach
Bridge and ends at the
Community Center. The free "Kid's Fun Run" - for children age 10 and
under - is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Community Center. Registration forms can
be found on the school's website at www.stanna.org.
Prizes will be
awarded to the first overall male and female runners as well as the first
"Masters" male and female runners. Prizes will also be awarded to the
male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each division including: 10
and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 and up. Children in the Kid's Fun Run will
also win ribbons!
For a minimal cost,
Tropical Smoothie will be on hand to serve fresh, ice-cold smoothies to
participants who wish to partake. The sale of the smoothies will benefit St. Anastasia
Catholic School. Free breakfast food items, water, juice and coffee will also
be available and participants will receive a "goodie bag" filled with
coupons, free items and information.
Sponsors for this
event include: Reprographic Solutions, Inc. and A1A Printing. Sponsorships are
still available by calling (722) 461-2232 or visiting www.stanna.org.
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Anastasia's Attic Thrift Shop
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Anastasia's Attic Thrift Shop accepts donations at any time. The Attic also offers pick up of large items. 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.
The Attic is now open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sundays and they are looking for volunteers. If you need volunteer hours, you can work at the Attic anytime and those hours are counted towards your hours at school!
The Attic is located on Okeechobee Road directly across from Dale's BBQ. Stop by and visit the store and thank you for supporting our school!! To arrange for a pick up of your donation, please call 467-1444 to schedule a convenient time. To volunteer, please contact Jeanie Lattner or Pat Caglioni at the school at 461-2232. Thanks!
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Protecting God's Children Workshops
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Attention parents**! **Special note to the 8th grade parents...the Sea World Trip is coming soon!
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.
PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOPS
Pastoral Center (Palm
Beach Gardens)
Tuesday, February 23,
2010 * 1:00 p.m.
Call 1-561-775-9530
to register
St. Joan of Arc
Church (Boca Raton)
Sunday February 28,
2010 * 11:00 a.m.
Call 1-561-391-4345
to register
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. Please call
or send a note to the office if you would like to request a Volunteer Packet.
If you have any questions, please
call the school office.
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PTO News
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 Don't forget to turn in your Box Tops for Education, used cell phones,
Campbell soup labels, Tyson labels and ink cartridges. Each class has the opportunity to win a pizza party at the end of
the year by collecting the most points through the year.
A special Thank You to Women of Excellence at the PACE Center for Girls for counting the
labels and box tops for the P.T.O.!
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Pre-K Post
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Attention Pre-K Parents: Click here for the latest news and information about Pre-K in the "Pre-K Post!"
New student registration and screening for Pre-K is underway. If you know of a family interested in taking a tour of our Pre-K Program, please let us know! Thanks!
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Commemorative Bricks
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Looking for a unique First Holy Communion or Graduation gift? 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. Click here for details and go to the Forms and Flyers section. |
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February 2010
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February 18 - 7th Grade Parent Mass
February 19 - 4th Grade Field Trip to St. Augustine
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March 2010
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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 11 - 6th Grade Retreat
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
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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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