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St. Anastasia Catholic School

July 26, 2010

E-Flash

Mark Your Calendars for Important Back to School Events

We hope your summer has been (and continues to be) relaxing and filled with fun and God's blessings! We are busy at school preparing for our students return on Monday, August 16 and wanted to share some important Back to School events with you. The official Back to School packet with your student's class assignment will be mailed out by the end of this week. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Welcome to Middle School Dinner
For 6th grade parents only
Wednesday, August 11th at 6 p.m.

This year will are hosting a new annual event for 6th grade parents only. This informal dinner will be held in the Parish Center and focus on sharing experiences, communicating teacher and parent expectations of our children and discussing important social, academic and spiritual issues that our culture is facing with adolescents. One hour of volunteer time will be given to families who sign in at this event. Students should not attend this meeting.

Parent Orientation
Friday, August 13 at 7 p.m.

All parents are strongly encouraged to come to the parent orientation that will be held in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. All families who sign in at this event will receive one hour of volunteer time. Administration will introduce new policies and staff for the upcoming school year. Scott Van Duzer will introduce the new school lunch program. Susan Woodward and Mrs. Terry Osteen will present a program on internet safety and share personal parenting experiences related to internet boundaries for our children. Light refreshments will be provided by the PTO.

Open House
Friday, August 13th at 1 p.m.

This event has traditionally been for new families. However, this year we welcome all families who wish to visit to attend Open House. We will not be formally gathering at this event for general announcements. This is an informal opportunity for families to receive a student-guided tour of the facilities, visit their new classroom, and meet their teachers and administrators.

Back to School Nights

7th-8th grade students and parents

August 27th from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

K-5th grade students and parents
September 2nd from 7-8:30 p.m.

For a full list of events, visit the calendar on the school's website at www.stanna.org.

New Lunch Program
If you received an e-mail message from SLA Management this week, please disregard. The message was sent out in error by SLA. As you know, Big Apple Pizza will be our provider for our new and improved lunch program. During Parent Orientation, Scott Van Duzer will provide an overview of the program and explain the process (which is similar to last year's process).

Uniform Store Hours

The Uniform Store is now open. Please be sure to purchase your uniforms early to avoid the lines! Remember, proceeds from the Uniform Store benefit our school. There are a limited number of 7th grade text books available for $10 each for at-home use. You can also find school supplies and other great items at our Uniform Store.

July 6 through July 30
Tuesday-Thursday ~ 9 a.m. until noon

August 2 through August 13
Monday-Friday ~ 9 a.m. until noon

August 16 through August 20
Monday - Friday ~ 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Beginning August 24 (When school is in session)
Tuesday-Thursday ~ 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Step Up for Students Scholarship

St. Anastasia Catholic School is pleased to announce the recent approval by the State of Florida to accept the Step Up for Students Scholarship for lower-income families. The scholarship provides $4,106 this school year for each child in households that meet the financial and situational criteria.

Step Up for Students is an initiative of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The innovative program provides scholarships for qualifying low-income students who are entering kindergarten or first grade or attended public school the previous year.

The income guidelines to receive the scholarship are the same as those for free or reduced-price lunch in public schools. For the 2010-11 school year, monthly household income cannot exceed these amounts:
·   Two-person household: $2,247;
·   Three-person household: $2,823;
·   Four-person household: $3,400; or
·   Five-person household: $3,976;
·   Add $577 for each additional member for families with five or more.

If you know of someone who might qualify for this program, please share this information or have them contact the school office at 461-2232 for details. For more information or to apply for the scholarship, visit www.stepupforstudents.org.

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Thank you for your support of St. Anastasia Catholic School. We appreciate your support and feedback. Please visit the school's website at www.stanna.org for more information or call the school office at (772) 461-2232. God Bless!

Sincerely,

Linette Trabulsy

Development Director

St. Anastasia Catholic School