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The 8th Annual Night for the Children Auction & Dinner Dance a Huge Success!
St. Anastasia Catholic School thanks the 8th graders who assisted
the school at the recent Night for the Children Auction and Dinner Dance.
Pictured left to right (back row): Vincent Mejia, Michael McPherson, Zara
McQuaid, and Audrey Edmondson; front row: Alyssa Janezic, Emily Stapleton and
Kierstin Rondeau. __________________________________________
St. Anastasia Catholic School would like to thank everyone who made the 8th Annual Night for the Children Auction and Dinner Dance a wonderful success this past weekend! Guests were treated to a Silent Auction featuring a "Tiki Bar" and over 120 fantastic items to bid on. The Live Auction aboard the SS Anastasia featured 26 items plus one surprise item -- the opportunity to help shave Fr. George's beard at school (see pictures and story later in the newsletter!). Everyone enjoyed a fantastic voyage and returned to port with wonderful memories of an evening of fellowship, fun and friends! Congratulations to Dave & Donna Vercillo, the winners of the $5,000
raffle drawing! We would like to thank our generous sponsors, as the event could not have been as great as it was without their support. The sponsors are: Jacquin & SonsHarbor Federal RealtyReprographics Solutions Inc.Grimes Heating & Air ConditioningSea Coast Air Conditioning & Sheet MetalThe Vogt FamilyHill, Barth & King LLCRiverside Bank, A Division of TD BankGulfstream Urology AssociatesEast Coast Lumber & SupplyWe would also like to thank our gift donors, especially those who donated goods, services and items to our Live Auction including: Father Richard George
Mrs. Jeannie Christopher
Mrs. Kim Jacobus
Quail Creek Plantation
The Pelican Yacht Club
Mrs. Amy Adams Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Yancy
Weinstein & Associates
The Adams Family Ranch
Mrs. Colleen Nash Becht
Huck's BBQ
Mrs. Mary Young
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Clemenzi
Jetson TV & Appliances
Mr. & Mrs. Hanz Kraaz
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Noelke
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Bahamon
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kelly
Our Live Auction raised over $30,000 thanks to the wonderful gifts donated and the volunteer efforts of Mr. H. Brian Beville, our auctioneer and dad of future St. A's students. The Pelican Yacht Club took on a more tropical feel with the help of palm trees and beautiful red bromeliads donated by Mr. & Mrs. Alex Fell, owners of Kraft Gardens in Fort Pierce. We thank them for their generosity! Thank you also to our volunteers who worked so hard before, during and after the event. They set up, decorated, acquired gifts, sold raffle and 50/50 tickets, worked the bank, broke down and put all the auction-related items away! Thanks to: Pictured from top: Giacomo and Pat Caglioni, Kevin and Debbie Hoeffner, the Home Theater System donated by Jetson TV and Appliances, the Family Land Cruise donated by parents of Pre-K students, Diane Gallagher and Lee Dunajewski creating the Birthday in a Basket silent auction item, Treasure Chest decorations and sponsors, Auctioneer Brian Beville, table decorations featuring donated bromeliads from Kraft Gardens/Fell family, passports and nautical items and Cheryl Mitchell and Jeannie Christopher.
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Father George Loses the Beard!
| On Wednesday, Father George let the 8th grade class (and Mrs. Anne Sinnott -- the winner of the surprise Live Auction item) shave his beard that he's been growing all year as part of a "challenge" with them. The 8th graders fulfilled their part of the deal by meeting certain grade, athletic, spiritual and personal goals, so Fr. George kept his promise to let them near his face with razors...well, at least an electric shaver! Even some kindergarten students and second graders were on-hand to watch the show. Mrs. Sinnott chose not to shave Fr. George, but she provided a history lesson on beards, barbers and priests.
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St. A's Students Excel at Duke TIP
(Duke University Talent Identification Program)
| Join us in congratulating the 2009-2010 7th grade Duke Talent Search participants. Eligibility for participation in the Talent Search is an honor requiring exceptional academic ability and we applaud these students' achievements.
St. Anastasia students were invited to participate in the Duke TIP program because of their achievement on their standardized test scores in 6th grade. To earn an invitation to take part in TIP, students scored 95% or higher on specific areas of the IOWA test such as reading, math and science. A special TIP testing date for the ACT is held at St. Anastasia School in February each year for our students and those in the surrounding areas.
Of those invited,13 of our students applied and took the qualifying tests for TIP. The 2010 Talent Search results produced outstanding results!
Everyone received exceptional scores with five students qualifying for State Recognition and eight students qualifying for Academy or Center Recognition. Those qualifying for state recognition will be notified and invited to the State Recognition Ceremony. Invitations are sent in late April by Duke to qualifying students.
Talent Search opportunities and benefits include a wide range of educational programs. Participants will receive information on Duke TIP's Independent Learning, e-Studies and Scholar Weekends. Through the 10th grade year, students will receive helpful information on academic resources and guidance on college planning. Summer enrichment programs are also offered in many areas. Talent Search is an excellent program supporting academically talented students.
Those students qualifying for the TIP program:
Carolina Bahamon
Kathryn Carter
JohnPaul Fox
Luke Horger
Garrett Malone
John Marcano
Sean Pena-Ariet
Austin Sanz
Liam Stanton
Chase Tangney
Justin Titus
Christopher Tobar
Lainey Williams
In addition, five student received state recognition (ST) and eight students received academy/center recognition (AC).
Carolina Bahamon -- AC
JohnPaul Fox -- AC
Sean Pena-Ariet -- AC
Lainey Williams -- AC
Justin Titus -- ST
Luke Horger -- ST & AC
John Marcano -- ST & AC
Liam Stanton -- ST & AC
Chase Tangney -- ST & AC
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Spring Scholastic Book Fair
| Mark Your Calendars...AGAIN! Spring into books!
Scholastic Book Fair is May 9-14
Mark your calendars for May 9th through May 14th and get ready to have some fun! Our Book Fair is always very popular with students and adults alike. We will again be getting Scholastic's top-of-the-line book fair which means lots of titles in both hardback and soft back; hands-on science activities and games to challenge the mind; and a table of great books and activities for the preschool crowd. Of course, we will also have posters, pencils, erasers, calendars, diaries, journals, book sets, software, toys, games, science stuff, and we hope to have some value packs too.
Having our Book Fair during the spring season encourages everyone to think about purchasing books for summer reading. While there are some required reading titles, be sure to encourage your students to choose from titles that interest them for pleasure reading. Encourage and make time for this very important activity.
In addition, adult books will be available -- so plan to come and spend some time shopping for yourself, your friends and the other adults in your life. Reading allows our imaginations to soar and provides a thrilling ride for the mind.
Thank you in advance for your continued support,
Mrs. Camber and the library staff
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Spring Scholastic Book Fair Volunteers Needed
| Scholastic Book Fair 2010
Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
If you would like to get some volunteer hours in, or you just want to support reading, please put your name, phone number, and dates available next to the choices below. Please turn it in to the front office, so we can start planning our work schedule for another great book fair.
Thank you! We look forward to having fun with you!
Set-up Book Fair:
Friday / May 7th / 1:00 p.m.
Book Fair begins:
Sunday, May 9th after the 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mass
Book Fair:
Monday-Friday/10-14th/ 7:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Break-down Book Fair:
Friday/May 14th starting at 3:30 p.m.
Please print clearly
Volunteer ______________________________________
(student name and rm #)__________________________
Email____________________________________
Home Phone__________________
Cell Phone_________________
Best time to call:_________________________
Volunteer hours you can give: please mark time you are available
___Setup Friday, May 7th @ 1:00-3:30 p.m.
___Sunday Open House after Masses see above
___Breakdown Friday, May 14 @ 3:30 p.m.
Please circle when available
Fair Week
Monday Morning.7:45-12:00 Afternoon 12:00-3:30
Tuesday Morning 7:45-12:00 Afternoon 12:00-3:30
Wednesday Morning 7:45-12:00 Afternoon 12:00-3:30
Thursday Morning 7:45-12:00 Afternoon 12:00-3:30
Friday Morning 7:45-12:00 Afternoon 12:00-3:30
Whether you give an hour or two...a day here and there...or a full week...we appreciate you and would love to have you come and help out at our Spring Scholastic Book Fair!
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Required Summer Reading List
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In tomorrow's Thursday Folder/Envelope will be a listing of
the required summer reading books for students entering grades one through
eight in August. We are hoping that many of the titles will be available at
this year's Spring Scholastic Book Fair that will be held from May 9-14.
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Take Your Child To Work Day
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Some of our students participated in this year's Take Your Child To Work Day. One student, third grader Michael Faurot, went to work with his mom Gina Mendenhall who works for dentist Dr. Essen. According to mom, Mikey had to fill out an application, go through an interview with her employer, negotiate his pay and once hired -- worked ALL day including vacuum! 
Michael Faurot interviewing for a job and then working in the lab.
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School Advisory Council -- Deadline Upcoming!
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The School Advisory Council is in need of 5 members for the 2010-2011
school year. The position is for a 3-year period. If you would like to join the
council, please send a letter of interest to the school office attention: Karina Priest, SAC President. The deadline to submit a letter of interest is May 7, 2010.
Those parents elected to the council will be invited to attend the
1st meeting of the school year which is held in September. This year the council
worked on issues of parent concerns, improvement of the school's lunch program,
alumni data base, homeroom parent project, etc, and held its second
annual 5K
run successfully. The only requirements to participate are to love our
school
and to be able to meet once or twice a month to discuss issues at hand.
If you
have any questions, please call or e-mail: Karina Priest 561-329-4515 or
e-mail her at karinapriest@gmail.com.
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SCRIP Program News
| For those of you who use the SCRIP program, the last order for this
year will be Monday, May 17. Your SCRIP credits will be posted to your account sometime that
week. To date, we have made $10,110.73 which is split
between the school and those families participating in the program. Don't forget that many vacation-related gift cards can be purchased from the SCRIP program and could be easier and safer than carrying cash. Cards from companies such as American Airlines, Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental, Best Western, Residence Inn, Hyatt, Spring Hill Suites, Sleep Inn, Comfort Suites, Fairfield Inn, Carnival Cruises and Celebrity Cruises are all available with the SCRIP program. Thank you for your support. |
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Congratulations to the Royal Ram Band
| Congratulations to our St. Anastasia Royal Ram Band! Last week they participated in the Florida School Music Association's Competition and received three Excellent ratings on stage and one Superior in Sight Reading. Eighth grader Jacob Field received a Superior rating for conducting the Royal Ram Band in a difficult three-meter music selection.
Only eight overall Superiors "the highest rating" were given in our four county FBA district 13 and only two Superiors in St. Lucie County. Thirty schools participated in this competition. Way to go band members!
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Band Night at Big Apple Pizza Canceled
| The Band Night at Big Apple Pizza scheduled for Wednesday, April 28th will be rescheduled for the fall.
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From the Fourth Grade Classes
| From the fourth grade classes:
Fourth grade is
looking for "new" board games and puzzles! If you have any gently used games or
puzzles that you would like to donate, please send them in to Mrs. Steele. Our
students would greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much for all you do for us!
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Scouting News
| Boy Scout Troop 475 is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to send troop members to Camp Daniel Boone this summer. The dinner is at the community United Methodist Church located at 3114 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce on Saturday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. Adults and youth 12 & over-$6; children under 12-$3. Menu includes salad, spaghetti, garlic break, drinks and dessert.
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church News
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From Kris Frank, Youth Program Coordinator: The monthly middle school
youth ministry has been a great success this past year with nearly 60 kids
attending some nights. For the upcoming
year, we are hoping to concentrate on building the ministry and offering more
for the middle school kids of our parish. To make this happen the youth program will need more involvement from
parents and volunteers. We are also looking for someone to come forward and
take a role conducting the middle school youth nights with the help of the
current director of youth ministry. There will be a possible stipend for this
new position. If you are interested in
assisting in the spiritual growth of the middle school youth of the parish or
have any questions, please contact Kris Frank at the Parish Office at 461.2233
or e-mail him at stanastasiayouth@gmail.com. God bless.
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church News
| Attention St. Anastasia Catholic Church families:
Deacon Paul is starting a new
ministry called The Chalice Ministry at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. The main goal is to get
families to pray together for the purpose of vocations. It is called The
Chalice Ministry because when a family is selected to partake in this, they will
be given a Chalice at the Sunday Mass they attend that weekend. For the
following week the chalice will be on display in their home and each night the
family will come together to pray. The chalice will then be returned to the
parish office on Friday so a new family can participate the following
week. If this is something you would like
to participate in please let Mrs. Schildwachter know (2nd grade teacher at St. Anastasia Catholic School). Please provide the following information to Mrs. Schildwachter:
Name
Phone number
The mass you usually
attend
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church Blood Drive
| The parishes of St. Lucie, St. Bernadette and St. Anastasia have been asked to raise as many pints of blood as possible on Wednesday, May 5 at Big Apple Pizza, 2311 S. 35th Street in Fort Pierce. Scott Van Duzer of the Van Duzer Foundation will give a $1,000 donation to the church that raises the most blood donations. The May 5th event benefits the family of Sheryl Swirderski, a Port St. Lucie mother who passed away after a difficult battle with lung cancer. During her battle, Sheryl used a great deal of blood. You are encouraged to donate blood on behalf of St. Anastasia Catholic Church (or any parish listed) between the hours of 2 and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5 at Big Apple Pizza. Share the gift of life and your prayers, too!
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Protecting God's Children Workshops
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Pastoral
Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Thursday, May 13,
2010 - 1:30 p.m.
Call 1-561-775-9530
to register
Pastoral
Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Wednesday, June 2,
2010
Call 1-561-775-9530
to register
St. Juliana Church (West Palm Beach)
Saturday, June 5,
2010 - 9:00 a.m.
This session will be
conducted in Spanish
St. Juliana Church (West Palm Beach)
Saturday, June 5,
2010 - 9:00 a.m.
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Pre-K Post
| Attention Pre-K Parents: Click here for the latest news and information about Pre-K in the "Pre-K Post!"
YEE HAW! We would like to invite all our families to come to the pavilion on Friday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. to watch our annual "Pre-K Hoedown." This is not an opportunity to volunteer, just a time to come and enjoy the show!
Your child may come to school on Friday, April 30th in their best Western Wear (blue jeans, blue jean skirt, bandanas, overalls, t-shirt, western shirt). Boots and hats
are optional.
EXCITING NEWS! Many of you returned our Pre-K Camp Surveys and we have determined that Pre-K Camp is a "GO" for this summer. We have sent everyone a Pre-K Camp Brochure/Registration form in this week's
envelope. If you indicated an interest or need, please fill out the form, include a $10 registration fee, check the weeks you will need and return ASAP to insure
your child's spot.
If you do not have a need for camp, please share with a friend or neighbor. The child must be four years old by September 1st or moving on to Kindergarten. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to ask.
Looking Ahead:
Pre-K Water Day/End of Year Party - Tuesday, May 25th.
Regular Full Day - Wednesday, May 26th
Last Day for Pre-K - Thursday, May 27th
(Early Dismissal with NO EXTENDED DAY for Pre-K)
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Field Day Update
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Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with Field Day on April 16 and to all the parents and grandparents who came out to support the children during the annual fun-filled event.
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Summer Camp Applications
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Summer Camp applications were sent home last week to
students in grades kindergarten through seven. If you need additional applications, please call the school office -
461-2232. Thank you.
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Summer Art Classes
| Summer art classes will be offered in the art room with Ms. McCadden. Classes are open to all entering 4th through 8th grade students. Classes will meet for two separate sessions. Session I will be June 7-9, and 14-16, from 9-11 a.m. Session II will be June 21-23, and 28-30 from 9-11 a.m. The cost for each session is $130. All supplies are included in each six class session. Drawing, Oil Painting & sculpting skills will be explored. Interested parents need to contact Ms. McCadden, who will call or e-mail to confirm registration in the class. E-mail: mmccadden@stanna.org Voicemail 461-2232 ext.123. Please include student & parent names, student's current homeroom & the session(s) your child is interested in joining.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7
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The PTO is once again hosting events during Teacher Appreciation Week to honor our teachers including the sale of "apples" for the classroom doors. These 6" x 6" apples can be purchased for $1 each for your favorite teacher or staff member to say, "Thank You," or any note you wish. All apples will displayed outside the rooms for all to see our gratitude and the proceeds go back to the teachers' classrooms. Order forms are available at the school office and on our website at www.stanna.org.
Volunteers are needed to assist with events during the Teacher Appreciation Week. Please contact Joy Yancy at 201-6099 to help.
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Anastasia's Attic Thrift Shop
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Help Needed! Anastasia's Attic Thrift Shop is now open on Sundays from
11 a.m.-4 p.m. This is a great way to earn
some of your service hours required by the school. Please call the Attic at 467-1444 and speak
to Maria to schedule your volunteer time. You may come any day to volunteer, even if it only for an hour or
so. We are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thank you so much for your continued support of our
shop. Your donations mean so much to
us. Our pick up days for large items
are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call the shop for a pick up or drop off your items in the Drop-Off Box
located at the north end of the school parking lot.
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JCHS Theater Camp
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John Carroll High School is hosting a Theater Camp from June 1-25 for children ages 5-14. Camp times are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and the performance of HONK! Jr. will be on Saturday, June 26. The cost is $360 and includes a t-shirt. There is a $25 sibling discount. Extended care is available until 5 p.m. for an additional cost of $75 per week or $250 for all four weeks. The camp theater fun includes acting, singing, improvisations, theater games, basic theater terms and show rehearsal. The director is Mrs. Zalnoski-McGeown. Please see the JCHS website at www.johncarrolhigh.com for the application and more information. Applications are due May 10.
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PE News
| The music and PE classes will be
combined on Monday and Tuesday, May 3 and 4 and May 10 and 11 for Square Dancing
under the pavilion. Students in grades K-6 should wear (or bring) PE shoes to
school on those days.
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May 2010
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May 2 - First Holy Communion at St. Anastasia Catholic Church
May 3-7 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - Spring Band Concert 2 & 7 p.m.
May 7 - Advisory Council Meeting @ 7:30 a.m. in the Media Center
May 7 - Noon Dismissal
May 10-15 - Spring Scholastic Book Fair
May 11 - PTO Meeting @ 3:30 p.m.
May 14 - Second Grade Parent Mass
May 14 - Middle School Dance
May 20 - 9 a.m. - Farewell Mass for 8th Grade
May 21 - 8th Grade Graduation
May 25 - Pre-K Water Day
May 27 - Kindergarten Celebration
May 28 - Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal
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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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