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It's Time to "Get in the Game" with the 2010 Magazine Drive
 Are
you ready to "Get in the Game?" It's
time for the St. Anastasia Catholic School 2010 Magazine Drive! Our theme this
year for the drive is "Get in the Game!" and is all about Football! From prizes
like wearing your favorite football t-shirt to a Top Seller QB Challenge, this
year's Magazine Drive proves to be a football fanatic's dream come true. Our
Kick-Off is Friday, August 27. This year, home collection items and other gifts have been added to the catalogs that will be sent home on Thursday. Our school goal is $40,000 and if we make the goal, the students will be rewarded with the use of inflatables during our Touchdown Party on Oct. 1. Prizes, jeans and jersey days, cash and Hershey Bars will also be part of the prize selection during the drive. 
Monday, August 30
Sub-Net
Turn-In Day
Regular
prize Turn-In Day
Tuesday, August 31
Prize
Day
Traveling
Prize Locker to Top Classes on August 30 (K-4 & 5-8) - locker contains
candy, pencils, silly bands, other small prizes. Students may pick one prize at
lunch.
Wednesday, September 1
Turn
In Day - Chance to wear your favorite football jersey/t-shirt (on Oct. 1) with
3 or more orders
Thursday, September 2
Prize
Day
Friday, September 3
Turn-In
Day - Hershey Bars 1 for 1
Tuesday, September 7
Turn-In
Day
Prize
Day (for Sept. 3)
Traveling
Prize Locker to Top Classes on Sept. 3 (K-4 & 5-8)
Students may pick one prize at lunch.
Wednesday, September 8
Prize
Day
Traveling
Prize Locker to Top Classes on Sept. 7 (K-4 & 5-8)
Students may pick one prize at lunch.
Thursday, September 9
Turn-In
Day - Hershey Bars 1 for 1
Friday, September 10
Prize
Day
Traveling
Prize Locker to Top Classes on Sept. 9 (K-4 & 5-8)
Students may pick one prize at lunch.
Monday, September 13
Last
Day!
Turn
in Day - Jeans Day with 3 or more orders
Tuesday, September 14
Prize
Day
Again this year, friends and family can order magazines and gifts online by clicking here and using our school code of WC2808. If you would like to donate a subscription to our Media Center, here is their wish list: Kids Discover, Code 2969T1
National Geographic For Kids, Code 8370T1
Wild Animal Baby, Code 6426T1
ZooBooks, Code 7040T1
Your Big Backyard, Code 8541T1
Boy's Life, Code 0110T1
Sports Illustrated Kids, Code8212A1
Newsweek, Code1200T1
Time, Code 1850A1
Discover, Code 3469A
Smithsonian, Code 1699T1
Instructor, Code 0760T1
Catholic Digest, Code 0201T1
Parents, Code 1260A1
Please contact Mrs. Pat Camber at 461-2232 or pcamber@stanna.org to donate a subscription (to avoid duplication). Thank you!We want to thank the parents who have signed up to volunteer during the drive. We especially would like to thank the Chairman of the fundraiser, Mrs. Jennifer Richmond. |
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Parent/Student Handbook
| All families should have received a 2010 Parent/Student
Handbook. If you have not received a handbook, please contact the office and
one will be sent home to you.
Please return the signed Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgment Form to the school office. The form is at the end of the
handbook.
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School Advisory Council
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On
Friday, August 13, the St. Anastasia Catholic School Advisory Council met for
the first time of the 2010-11 school year and elected their new officers. The
School Advisory Council is an advisory organization made up of parents and
supporters of the school that meets monthly with the Pastor and Principal to
discuss and vote on policies, procedures and programs at the school. The
Council features representatives from all of the Catholic parishes in the area,
as well as non-Catholic representatives. The Council has many working
committees to assist the administration including budget and finance,
communications, homeroom parents, marketing, awards and other ad hoc committees
as needed. The School Advisory Council also is responsible for the school's
annual Run for the Son 5K Run/Walk fundraiser that takes place each Spring. The next meeting is Friday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the Media Center and parents are welcome to attend.
The
officers for the St. Anastasia Catholic School Advisory Council for 2010-11
are: Karina Priest, President; Cristina Ball, Vice President; Anne Marie Nail
and Victoria Wiedeman, Secretaries; and Dan Field, Treasurer. The Council
Members include: Father Richard George, Pastor; Dr. Kevin Hoeffner, Principal;
Jennifer Brancaccio; Chris DeMaio; Kevin Hendrickson; Amy Metcalfe; Allen
Osteen; Analia Parrotta; Carla Rollins; Steve Utter; and Jim Westenhaver.
The 2010-11 St. Anastasia Catholic School Advisory Council. Pictured left to right, standing: Steve Utter, Cristina Ball, Chris DeMaio, Kevin Hoeffner, Karen Richmond, Allen Osteen, Carla Rollins and Amy Metcalfe; sitting: Anne Marie Nail, Victoria Wiedeman, Jennifer Brancaccio, Analia Parrotta and Karina Priest. Not pictured: Dan Field, Kevin Hendrickson and Jim Westenhaver.
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Afternoon Pick Up
| To help the afternoon pick up line move faster, please make sure that you have a sheet of paper with your child's last name placed near the right side of the car's front window. We have an employee who will radio the child's name to the main building. This allows the student to be at the driveway area when your vehicle arrives there. Thank you for your cooperation!
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5th Grade Parent Mass
| Attention 5th grade parents! The 5th grade parent mass is Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Parents are invited to join their children for mass and then for coffee, orange juice and donuts in the school's auditorium immediately following mass.
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Back to School Nights
| 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.
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Aftercare News
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Attention
Parents...your requests have been answered!
We
are pleased to announce that we will be bringing back an after school "Homework
Club." Details of the club will be worked out this week. As
soon as we have the official information, we will let you know! Thank you for
your input in making our after school program even better! God bless!
 Leo Hojnowski enjoys the computer lab during our new Aftercare Program. Students have the opportunity to enjoy time at the playground, dance and yoga, board games, computers and arts and crafts. Homework Club will soon be offered.__________________________________
Please note: Beginning Sept. 7, Aftercare Payments will only be accepted through the new St. Anastasia Payment Program. This is the program that is currently being used for the lunch program. If your child or children use Aftercare, please make sure you set up your child's account and load money into it by Sept. 7. The website is www.StAnnaPayments.org. You'll need to use your PASS number and your child's library number to access the program. If you have any questions, please contact Janice Lynch at 461-2232 or jlynch@stanna.org. Thank you.
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Protecting God's Children Workshops
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The Protecting God's Children that is scheduled to be held
at John Carroll High School on September 18 is for JCHS Parents Only.
We will try to get another workshop scheduled locally. Please let the office know if you anticipate needing the workshop before
Christmas.
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Second Grade News
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During the first week of school, Mrs.
Capezza's second grade students were given the assignment to fill a bag with
five items that represent themselves. They integrated the "Getting to Know You"
activity with their assigned Summer Reading book, "Nate the Great Goes
Undercover." Each detective hid in "Nate the Great's Hideout" while
another classmate emptied their personal items on the floor. The detective
used the clues to guess which classmate left the personal items on the floor. The
class also helped Mrs. Capezza follow a pancake recipe to integrate a math
lesson while reviewing the book. They had so much fun getting to know one
another and reviewing the summer reading assignment too!  Second graders Abel Perez and Michael Vogt help Mrs. Capezza make pancakes in class while reviewing their required summer reading book, "Nate the Great Goes Undercover." |
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Tuition Reduction Opportunity
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church hosts Bingo every Sunday in the auditorium. There are two working positions available. If you are interested in working during Bingo, please contact Kathlenia Carter in the school office at kcarter@stanna.org or 461-2232. The hours are Sundays 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and the "pay" is $65 towards tuition. You could "earn" up to $260 off per month.
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Scouting News
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Cub Scouts
The Cub Scout year is underway and  they will host an Open House on Thursday, August 26th in the Parish Center at 6 p.m. The Cub Scouts are going to have a great year and they welcome any boy from grades 1 through 5 to join. For more information, contact Mrs. Susan Schuetz at 941-586-6222.
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It's Girl Scout Time Again!
There will be 2 open houses this year for Brownies and Juniors:
Tuesday,
August 31 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium
and
Thursday, Sept. 2 (before Back to School Night) at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium
Brownies
are open to 2nd and 3rd graders
Juniors
are open to 4th, 5th and 6th graders
There
is a $12 registration fee
Dues
are $5 meeting (includes badge, snack and activity)
Brownies
will meet one Thursday a month with one community service activity per month on a
Saturday. Juniors
will meet one Friday a month with one community service activity per month on a
Saturday. Some
activities this year include: a beach clean-up, day at the humane society,
singing at a nursing home, sewing and a camping trip. Uniforms
will be available for purchase at the open house. Only vests are required.
Mrs. Denise Ageeb is looking for 1-2 committed adults to help at the
meetings at the Junior level. For any questions, please call her at 772-878-0151 or
email geebeea@bellsouth.com.
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Junior League Sports News
| The Junior Athletic League is a volunteer-sponsored athletic
program for students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. A student
enrolled in pre-school may participate as long as they are five (5) at
the time the sport begins. This program meets on Saturday mornings from
8:30-10 a.m. T-ball and Coach Pitch (Pre-K through 2nd grade only) September 17-November 6 Registration is now underway for T-ball and Coach Pitch. Please click here for the registration form or visit www.stanna.org for the form.
In this league, all children
must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. This is not a
competitive league. The league aims to teach the fundamentals of the
game and to have fun!
Volunteer coaches are needed in all sports. Please contact Mr. Steve Goldstein at stevenagoldstein@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information.
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All School Mass
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We celebrated our first All School Mass on Tuesday, August 24. The mass was hosted by the faculty and staff and they performed a skit before Fr. George's homily. The skit reminded everyone that Jesus is the cornerstone and foundation to our lives and He is who we should look to everyday. The entire student body promised to pray for our 8th grade students as they embark on their final year at St. Anastasia Catholic School.
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Guardian Angels
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During
the first week of school, the 7th and 8th grade students
became "Guardian Angels" to the kindergarten and 1st grade students.
Through the year, the "Angels" will mentor and guide the younger students
during liturgies and other school-wide events. Pictured below, the 7th Guardian Angels get to know the kindergarten students.
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Prayer Tree
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 Have you noticed our "Prayer Tree" in our school office lobby? Please take this opportunity to request prayers for
relatives and friends who are in need by filling out a "Prayer Tree"
form in the lobby and giving it to the front office. We will hang an
"Angel" on our tree
with the name of the person you want us to pray for and the students and
faculty will keep these individuals in their prayers. Prayer intentions
are also mentioned on the daily "St. A Live." Additionally, we will send
a card to the person who we are praying for. If you are interested in
sending prayers to someone in your life, please contact Sister Helene
at 461-2232 or fill out a "Prayer Tree" form in the school's lobby.
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Anastasia's Attic -- Volunteer Opportunity
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Anastasia's
Attic Thrift Shop has had a wonderful summer thanks to many people who
donated their items to us. We continue to improve the entire operation,
but we need your help! Volunteers are desperately needed. If you have a
morning or an afternoon free to help us out, please call the school
office at 461-2232 or the shop at 467-1444. Moms, dads, grandparents,
aunts, uncles and friends are welcome to volunteer and the hours will
count towards the required family volunteer hours at school. For more
information, call the school office. Thank you so much for your
continued support of Anastasia's Attic.
Hours of operation are:
Monday-Friday ~ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday ~ 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sunday ~ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pick up of items available Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays or by appointment. There is also a drop off shed at the north side of the school parking lot.
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Uniform Store News
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The Uniform Store has two 7th grade text books for sale (for use at home):
Literature - $15
Mathematics - $15
Please call the school or stop by the Uniform Store if interested.
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August 2010
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August 27 - Magazine Drive Kick Off
August 27 - Back to School Night for 7th & 8th grade parents
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September 2010
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September 1 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
September 2 - Back to School Night for grades K-5
September 3 - School Advisory Council meeting at 7:30 a.m.
September 6 - Labor Day - No School!
September 14 - 6th Grade Parent Mass
September 16 - School Pictures
September 17 - 8th Grade Retreat
September 17 - 7th & 8th Grade Dance
September 21 - Pinwheels for Peace
September 24 - Pre-K Busy Bee Day
September 24 - 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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