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Merry Christmas from St. Anastasia Catholic School!
Thank you for the many blessings that you continue to share with our school. Growing with your children is richly rewarding. I am so thankful for our professional faculty, our hardworking administrative and service staff and for the parents who volunteer to enrich our school with the gift of their time.
The holidays are a joyful time of thanksgiving and celebration. We come together with family and friends to renew our faith and celebrate God's great love for humanity. This season, let us take a moment with our family and reinforce our priorities.
Children, don't miss your chance to find Jesus during your holiday. Jesus is very hard to find on T.V., in a video game or in the mall. My experience is that Jesus can be found in relationships. The greatest of these relationships is with Him. The best feeling that you will receive this Christmas will not be from a present that you unwrap. The ultimate joy will be found in sharing your love with God and with your family.
I hope that you will attend mass this Christmas to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday, to thank Him for the many blessings that He has given you and to offer Him the praise that He so justly deserves.
God bless you and Merry Christmas!
Sincerely,
Dr. Hoeffner
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Richmond! I hope you enjoy the wonders of Christmas with your families! May Christ continue to bless your home with peace, love and happiness in 2011!
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Las Posadas Christmas Pageant
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Thursday evening is the Performing Arts presentation of "The Night of Las Posadas"! Las Posadas is an old Spanish custom celebrating Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. In Spanish, posada means "inn."
The play will begin at 6:30 p.m. All 7th and 8th grade students need to arrive in the Cafeteria at 5:45 pm. All 7th and 8th grade Band students report to the Band Room at 5:45 p.m.
We hope you will join us for this magical retelling of the story by Tomie DePaola. There will also be a presentation for the school on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m.
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Feast Day Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Mrs. Paxton's kindergarten class recently learned about the Feast Day in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. According to tradition, on Dec. 9, 1531, Juan Diego saw a vision of a young woman dressed as an Aztec Princess while he was on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City. She asked that a church be built at that site in her honor. Diego told the Bishop of Mexico, Juan de Zumarraga, who asked for proof. Three days later, when Juan Diego opened his cloak before the Bishop, roses fell from and the image of Mary miraculously appeared on his cloak. The students reenacted the story and dressed in the roles of Juan Diego, the Bishop and Our Lady.  Pictured left to right: Philip Hoeffner, Sebastian Ponce De Leon, Gianna Morales and Madison Corey.
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Fifth Grade News
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Please welcome Mrs. Putman as our fifth-grade substitute. Mrs. Putman is a certified elementary teacher and graduated from Florida State University. She has taught for over 30 years in grades Pre-K through seventh. Fourteen of her years of teaching experience were in 4th grade at St. Mary's Catholic School in Columbus, Ohio. She is a graduate of St. Anastasia and John Carroll and we are very blessed to have her substituting in 5th grade while we conduct our search process.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteer positions are available at Anastasia's Attic Thrift Store for display, sorting and other duties. Please contact Mrs. Pat Caglioni at 461-2232 for details. All proceeds from the store benefit our school.
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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.
Please enjoy the "Smilebox" photo presentation featuring our Pre-School students also on our Pre-K website (click on the Pre-K Christmas red box on the right hand side of our website). Merry Christmas!
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Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts Spread Holiday Cheer
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On Saturday, December 11, the St. Anastasia Catholic School Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies visited the Abbiejean Russell Care Center in Fort Pierce sharing the Christmas spirit. The children sang Christmas songs and delivered homemade crafts to the residents.
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Lunch News
| Thursday, Dec. 16th is Pizza Day since there is a noon dismissal on Friday. Merry Christmas from Big Apple Pizza!
On Tuesday, Jan. 4 (when we return to school after Christmas break), we will serve PIZZA. This will be in addition to the Friday pizza (on Jan. 7).
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Third Grade News
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Mrs. O'Loughlin's and Mrs. Lott's third grade classes were very busy last week. Not only did they present the All-School Immaculate Conception mass, they presented "Reader's Theater" to parents and the kindergarten through second grade classes. The play was called, "Pushing Up the Sky," and was part of their reading classes. Each student played a role from narrating to Indian Chiefs to animals and everyone played a role in creating the costumes and scenes. From the story, the students and audience members learned to work together to accomplish a goal. Yaa-Who!
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St. A's Middle School Youth Group
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The St. Anastasia Middle School Youth Group will meet on Tuesday, January 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Parish Center. All 6th-8th graders are welcome to attend!
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JCHS News
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The JCHS Theater Department will be holding a workshop on Wednesday afternoons from 3-4:30 (or 5 if needed) starting January 5. Activities will include (among other things) improvisation, acting, singing and dancing. Scene and monologue study will be offered for older actors. The workshop will end with a theater showcase in the spring.
The price is $25 a month. This includes the cost of any craft supplies needed for projects. There will also be an $8 drop-in fee available for any students who might want to stop in occasionally and participate.
The workshop is open to students in grades 2-8.
Please email Mrs. "Z" at drama@johncarrollhigh.com as soon as possible if your child would like to participate in this new and exciting theater workshop. The workshop is limited to 30 students, so reserve your spot today!
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PTO News
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Congratulations to the winners of the PTO Christmas Raffle:
- Live, Fraser fir Christmas Tree decorated in the "Garden of Eden" theme - Nicole Cheyne
- Artificial Decorated Tree - DJ Stickens
- Inflatable Snow Globe - Dina Bush
Thank you to everyone who supported the Santa's Christmas Corner and the raffle! Merry Christmas from the PTO!
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Anastasia Attic News
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Things are very busy at the "Attic." We have so many beautiful items! Please stop by and browse the shop. Christmas decorations are on sale now! We have seasonal items, as well as everyday things.
Remember that the shop's profits benefit our school.
We always need volunteers to sort, arrange and stock merchandise. If you are interested please call the shop at 467-1444. Bring a friend to help and have fun together.
We appreciate your donations. Our pick-up days for large items are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Shop hours are:
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.*
*Special note: All clothing and knick-knacks are 1/2 price on Sundays!
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First Grade News
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Please congratulate last week's First Grade Super Citizens!
The First Grade Super Citizens are (left to right, back row): Emily Small, Caleb Miller, Cole Childs, Seth Palin, Alex Petry, Eric Goggins and Angel-Uriel Chihuahua; front row: Carly Newman, Analysse Stockton and Cody Menke. |
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Uniform Store News
| Please remember that our Uniform Store has a large supply of Advent candles, Advent wreathes and calendars, nativity sets, Christmas gift ideas and much more. Keep the St. Anastasia Uniform Store in mind as you shop for the Christmas holiday...the profits from this store benefit our school!
Uniform Store hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 7:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. when school is in session.
Some of the items available for Christmas in the Uniform Store.
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Protecting God's Children Workshops & Fingerprinting Schedule
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Fingerprinting Schedule at:
St. Helen Catholic Church
2085 Tallahassee Avenue
Vero Beach
772-569-7444
No appointment is needed but you must have registered
on-line and have an identification bar-code that you must take with you.
Friday, December 17, 2010
9:00-Noon
Friday, January 7, 2011
9:00-Noon
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St. Joan of Arc Church (Boca Raton) Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:00 a.m. (2 hours in length) Call 561-392-7974, ext 2954 to make a reservation Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Matthew Church (Lake Worth) Saturday, January 22, 2011 10:00 a.m. (2½ hours in length) Call 561-966-8878 Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Luke Church (Lake Worth) Monday, February 7, 2011 6:30 p.m. (2½ hours in length) Adults Only - please do not bring children |
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December 2010
| December 16 - Las Posadas Pageant, 6-8 p.m.
December 17 - Las Posadas Pageant, 9:30-11 a.m.; Noon Dismissal; Last Day of School
December 18-January 3 - Christmas Break
January 3, 2011 - Teachers Report to Work
January 4, 2011 - Classes Resume
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January 2011
| January 3 - Teachers Report to Work
January 4 - Classes Resume
January 5 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
January 7 - School Advisory Council Meeting at 7:30 a.m., Media Center
January 14 - Jog-A-Thon Pep Rally
January 17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
January 19 - Fish Fry Dinner
January 21 - Pre-K Pajama Day
January 24 - 7th Grade Parent Mass
January 30-Feb. 4 - Catholic Schools Week
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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
St. Anastasia Catholic School |
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