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Eighth Grade "Staying Connected"
Last Friday, our eighth graders
participated in a one-day retreat at school and at St. Mark the Evangelist
Church. The theme was: It's a jungle out there...Stay Connected to the Vine
(John 15:1-5) and it stressed the importance of the perfect communion of love
found in the Trinity and that God wants us to share in that love. It served as
a reminder to stay close to Jesus and that God is always with us. The students
participated in activities that encouraged trust and teamwork that comes from
modeling the perfect community of the Trinity. The Retreat team consisted of
Sara Fitzgerald (Religion Coordinator), John Marsh, Barbara D'Amato, Ann Delaporte, along with other faculty and parent volunteers.    During their retreat, the eighth graders were asked to go outside and find something in the vicinity that helps them relate to the bible verse John 15:1-5. Students came back with numerous items and descriptions of their perception of "Staying Connected to the Vine." Top: Adriana Knowles, Brittany Langel, Madelyn Church and Janae Carter. Middle : Jonathan Jethroe and Patrick Perone;Bottom: Hannah Knowles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A special Thank You to the parent volunteers who helped with the retreat. From filling water balloons to serving lunch, these ladies worked very hard to help make the day run smoothly.  Thank you!! From left to right: Mrs. Maryam Gonzalez, Mrs. Kerri Gilmore and Mrs. Jackie Garland. |
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PTO News
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Congratulations to the new officers of the St. Anastasia Catholic School PTO: President Shelley Beringhaus, Co-Vice Presidents Lisa Paparella and Victoria Weideman, Secretary Cathy Langel and Treasurer Rhonda Runte.
 Pictured left to right: Cathy Langel, Lisa Paparella, Victoria Weideman and Shelley Beringhaus ____________________________________________
The first meeting of the year was held on Friday, Sept. 17 and many wonderful topics were discussed and reviewed. Thank you to all the parents who attended this meeting! Several popular PTO sponsored events from year's past will continue this year including the Spaghetti Dinner, Santa's Secret Corner and the Ice Cream Social. Mark your calendars for the Spaghetti dinner to be held on Thursday, Oct. 14 in the Auditorium. Look for details to come home soon.
____________________________________________ Clip & Collect
The PTO is once again collecting several items to help the school including Box Tops for Education, Tyson A+ Project, Campbell Soup Labels, used cell phones and toner cartridges. New this year, the PTO is participating in Coke Rewards. There are two ways to participate and help the school by using Coke Rewards. Either send in your Coke Rewards number (bottle tops and from the boxes of twelve packs) with your children or enter in your Coke Rewards numbers online  ( mycokerewards.com) and donate your points to St. Anastasia Catholic School. The school will become eligible for prizes from Coca-Cola and the students who collect the tops/numbers are eligible for the prizes from PTO. The PTO is currently seeking volunteers to help count and clip the Box Tops and other items. If you need volunteer hours that you can earn from home, this might be a fantastic opportunity for you. Please contact Fran Rheinberger at f.rheinberger1403@comcast.net for more information. |
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Uniform Store News
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The Uniform Store now has the following items in stock: new hair bows, new belts and Spirit jackets in all sizes. Be sure and get your St. A's jacket before the weather cools down!
Also, two 7th grade textbooks are available for home use: Literature and Math books for $15 each. Please call Julie Caudell at the Uniform Store for details.
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Aftercare & Lunch News
| Friday, Sept. 24 is a noon
dismissal and aftercare is available. However, there will be no aftercare
options -- all students will go to the playground. If your student is attending
aftercare, they may bring a packed lunch or the concession stand will be open
with pizza, hot dogs, garlic knots, snacks and drinks available. (Pre-K students
remain in the Pre-K building and will not be able to visit the
concession stand. Pre-K students must pack a lunch if staying past noon).
Due to the noon dismissal on Friday, Pizza will be served on Thursday, Sept. 23
(not Sliders).
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First Grade Super Citizens
| Please congratulate last week's First Grade Super Citizens! Clearly, they are very excited and proud of their accomplishment.
 The First Grade Super Citizens are (left to right, seated): Gianna Vallee, Birddie Dieujuste, Will Mitchell and Nemo Thomas; (standing): Sophia Knowles, Dominick Delvalle and Kellen Blackwell. Not pictured: Blake Roberson. |
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Pinwheels for Peace ~ International Day of Peace
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International Day of Peace, St. Anastasia Catholic School participated in Pinwheels for Peace yesterday. Peace Day has marked our personal and planetary
progress toward peace and is celebrated across the world. Pinwheels for Peace
is an art installation project allowing students to express their feelings
about what's going on in the world and in their lives.
Our students created pinwheels during their art time. Yesterday, the first and eighth graders "planted" the pinwheels in the Butterfly Garden and Courtyard with Deacon Jack leading us in prayer.
The St. Lucie News Tribune was on hand to cover the event. Please click here to watch the video they created featuring our wonderful art teacher, Ms. McCadden.
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Middle School News
| Every year, the seventh and eighth grade students present anti-bullying skits to the elementary grades. The skits aim to show the students how to prevent, report and stop this behavior in the classroom. Below, eighth graders Kohl Gilmore and Jarrett O'Leary show the third grade class "What Not to Do!"
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Band News
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Congratulations to the seventh and eighth grade band students who
practiced the requirements for the Florida Bandmasters Allstate Auditions held
on September 18, 2010.
John-Paul Fox, Gregory Fesler, Nicholas Ramirez, Jacob Sneed, Noah Graben, Tanner Dashner, Luke Horger, Emily Tobar and John Marcano
These hard working band students are
the driving force behind our band program. Universities are aware of students that have auditioned
for All State Bands and that have long associations with organizations such as
band. Please congratulate these St. Anastasia students when you
see them for their extra effort.
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church News
| St. Anastasia Catholic Church will host "Anastasiapalooza" on Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Parish Center and St. A's pavilion. Anastasiapalooza is an all-day youth event for 8th graders and up. The Youth Rally will bring in national speakers and worship leaders for the day. There
will be awesome music (like Steubenville), workshops, praise and worship, adoration, lunch and dinner. The day starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs until
8 p.m. Join your friends and "Get Fired Up for God!" The cost is only $15. Space is limited, so RSVP early by calling Kris Frank at (772) 461-2232 or by e-mail at kfrank@stanastasiachurch.org.
 To see a larger version of this flyer, right click on the flyer and click on "View Image"
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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
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St. Anastasia Catholic Church will host the Annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. The blessing will take place on Monday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m. in the church "courtyard" -- the grassy area across from
the Parish Center. Father Mark will bless all animals, so bring Fido and Fluffy (on a leash or carrier, please) to "Pick Up" with you that day.
 The St. Anastasia Catholic Church's Blessing of the Animals event last year. |
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4th Grade Parent Mass
| Attention 4th grade parents! The 4th grade parent mass is Tuesday, Sept. 28th 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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Volunteers Needed
| - We are looking for parents who are willing to make homemade bows for our Christmas wreaths that we will sell at our annual Christmas Tree and Wreath sale in December. If you are crafty, or at least willing to learn how to make bows, and want to earn volunteer hours at home, please contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org.
The wreaths hand-decorated by our volunteers last year.
- Anastasia's Attic is looking for volunteers to work at the store. The hours worked at the Attic count towards your required volunteer hours at school. The Attic is open on weekends too! If you are willing to share a few hours helping the school's Thrift Store, please contact Pat Caglioni at the school office at 461-2232.
- We are also looking for someone to decorate baskets for the auction in March. This activity can be done at home or at school. If you are gifted with the ability to make decorative gift baskets, please contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org.
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Pre-K Post
| Don't forget to check the "Pre-K Post" for all the news and happenings in Pre-K. Click here to visit the Pre-K Post.
Busy Bee Day is Friday, Sept. 24! If you have volunteered to come to school to help out on "Busy Bee Day," please plan on coming in with your child or
arrive at 9:15 a.m. We will start our activities at 9:30 and will need a
few minutes to explain what the centers involve. The children may wear play clothes for "Busy Bee Day." Please no sandals or Crocs because of the mulch.  These Busy Bees in Mrs. Forget's class have been working very hard to prepare for Pre-K's Busy Bee Day on Friday, Sept. 24. |
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Sports News
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The Soccer and Volleyball Season is underway. Stop by and watch a game and cheer on your Rams! Weekly schedules for all the games are online at www.stanna.org. |
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Second Annual Grandparent's Pilgrimage
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The Second Annual Grandparent's Pilgrimage will
take place Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. with a Mass
celebrated by Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm
Beach at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (9999 N. Military Trail, Palm
Beach Gardens).
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light reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall. Families are encouraged to
"Pilgrim" to the Cathedral to celebrate the role grandparents serve in passing
on family faith traditions. All are invited to gather in prayer for the
strengthening of all families. For more information please call the office of
Marriage and Family Life at 561-775-9557.
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IRSC Celebrating 50th Anniversary
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Indian River State College is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 25th. They have many demonstrations and events on campus, many geared towards children. Click here for a full description of the day's events. |
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September 2010
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September 24 - Pre-K Busy Bee Day
September 24 - Noon dismissal
September 28 - 4th Grade Parent Mass
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October 2010
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October 1 - School Advisory Council Meeting - 7:30 a.m. Media Center
October 1 - Magazine Drive Touchdown Party
October 2 - St. A's Church Youth Rally
October 4-8 - ITBS Testing
October 7 - Living Rosary
October 14 - PTO Spaghetti Dinner
October 14 - End of First Quarter
October 15 - Teacher Work Day - No School
October 29 - 7th Grade Retreat
October 29 - Pre-K Pumpkin Patch Day
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November 2010
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November 1 - All School Mass for All Saints Day at 9:30 a.m.
November 5 - Advisory Council Meeting at 7:30 a.m.
November 5 - Noon Dismissal
November 6 - St. A's Church Golf Tournament
November 8 - 8th Grade Parent Mass
November 8-12 - Fall Scholastic Book Fair
November 12 - All School BBQ
November 17 - St. A's Night at Big Apple Pizza
November 22 - Thanksgiving Prayer Service
November 24-26 - Thanksgiving Break
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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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