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It's Catholic Schools Week at
St. Anastasia Catholic School!
 Thank you to everyone who has helped make our 2011 Catholic Schools Week a huge success! And we still have two days to go! The theme this year, "A+ for America," which celebrates the fact that Catholic Schools are an added value for our nation.
On Monday, we held a successful Open House and PTO presented the staff and faculty with a wonderful breakfast buffet. We also held a tour for local government officials and priests where we showed off our campus, as well as our band and music programs. Pictured below (left to right) front row: Kristen Trabulsy, Asst. Principal Karen Richmond, Principal Kevin Hoeffner, Port St. Lucie Mayor JoAnn Faiella, Audrey Jackson and Property Appraiser Ken Pruitt; middle row: Father McNally from St. Mark's, Tax Collector Bob Davis, Sgt. Andrew McIntosh of St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Fort Pierce Mayor Bob Benton and St. Lucie County Commissioner Chris Craft; back row: Father Mark and Father George.
Tuesday featured a huge gathering of grandparents for mass and breakfast! Pictured below, Joseph Fanizzi, Cole Childs and Ethan and Caroline Ball enjoy breakfast treats with their grandparents.
In the afternoon, U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney spoke to our seventh and eighth graders about current events in the federal government. Pictured below, Congressman Tom Rooney poses for a photo with the 7th and 8th grade Student Government members.
On Wednesday, we celebrated Community Service. Five representatives from local non-profit organizations came to campus to talk to the students and collect the donated items from the students. It was an overwhelming response and we thank you for your continued generosity! Pictured below, Mrs. Thoennissen and Mrs. Brennan display some of the donated items. They, along with Ms. Fitzgerald, co-chaired the events for the day; Mrs. Brennan poses with Ms. Shawn Hart of the Humane Society in front of some of the donated items. Ms. Hart also brought service dog with her, a whippet named Bella.
We still have a couple of more days left to celebrate what makes our school so special. We hope you will join us in the fun!
Thursday, February 3 (Feast of St. Blaise)
- Grandparents Mass (8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church) & Breakfast for students in grades 5th through 8th grade. After mass, students may join their Grandparents for breakfast in the school's auditorium.
Friday, February 4
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Catholic Schools Week T-shirts
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Just a reminder, students can wear their Catholic Schools Week t-shirts throughout the month of February for P.E. as well as the Jog-A-Thon and Field Day on Feb. 25.
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Jog-A-Thon News
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The LAST Turn In Day is Thursday, February 3!
The St. Anastasia Catholic School Jog-A-Thon is this Friday, Feb. 4th. This event is a very important fundraiser for the school and we need every student's participation in order for us to succeed. Our school goal is $20,000 and we can reach that goal if each student turns in at least $40 in pledges.
The Jog-A-Thon is a fun event that involves students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Each student obtains pledges, either by lap or as a single pledge, and on the day of the event, runs laps around a track. The laps are counted and students are eligible to win prizes based on how many laps they run. Pledges are then tallied and mailed to the sponsors for payment.
The deadline to turn in pledges is 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 3.
Remember: In order to participate in the Jog-A-Thon, students must turn in at least $10 in pledges.
Students should wear P.E. clothes (or Catholic Schools Week t-shirts) and tennis shoes on the day of the event. The students really enjoy this event, so we encourage you to involve them in obtaining pledges from family members and friends! We would also like to invite you to join us for the Jog-a-Thon - bring a lawn chair and watch the festivities! Or, if you need volunteer hours, this is a great opportunity to help! Don't forget that this day (Friday, Feb. 4) is a noon dismissal, too. Thank you ahead of time for your continued support and generosity! If you have any questions, please contact me at ltrabulsy@stanna.org or 461-2232. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
| Our annual Jog-A-Thon is this Friday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. We are in need of the following volunteers:
- 3 people to help with drinks in the kindergarten area
- 3 people to serve as medical personnel
- 2-4 more people to count laps at the JCHS track
- 2-4 more people to help with clean up
If you can assist, please contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org. Thank you.
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Third Grade News
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The Third Grade Parent Mass is Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Breakfast will be served immediately after mass in the auditorium.
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Sports News
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Congratulations to St. Anastasia Catholic School's Varsity Boys Basketball team! They won the Treasure Coast Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday, January 27 by defeating St. Joseph's 36-25. The championship capped off an undefeated season as the team finished with a record of 19-0. Fantastic job Rams!
Congratulations to St. Anastasia Catholic School's Varsity Boys Basketball Team as they placed first in the Treasure Coast Athletic Conference tournament. Pictured left to right, kneeling: Andrew Brancaccio, Joey Lange, Koushal Rao, Elliot Zirwas and Jake Celidonio; standing: Jonathan Jethroe, Thomas Dietrich, Jarrett O'Leary, Aaron Garland, Jimmy Hunt, John Eberhart, Christopher Tobar and Coach Lowell Odom.
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Second Annual Kid's Art Fair
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The 2nd Annual Kid's Art Fair is Coming!
Last year's Art Fair was such a huge success we're making it an annual event!This year's Art Fair will be held on Thursday, March 3rd.Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade have been working hard on their artwork for the Fair during their Art classes with Ms. McCadden. Each student has the opportunity to see their artwork on display in a "Kid's Art Fairs" frame during the event.Parents have the option of purchasing the frame package at the Fair or in advance, but there is no obligation to purchase the frame to see your child's artwork on display.
Your child's invitation should have gone home in last week's Thursday Folder.If you did not receive one, please ask your child's homeroom teacher for one.Whether or not you purchase the frame package, if you plan on attending, then the invitation must be returned to ensure that your child's artwork is framed for viewing on the evening of the Fair.The PTO will also be hosting an ice-cream social, and the Kid's Art Fairs representative will have art activities available.Volunteers are needed to help make this year's Art Fair as successful as last year's Fair.If you would like to volunteer please fill out the information requested on the invitation and Ms. McCadden will be in touch.
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PTO News
| The next PTO meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 8 a.m.
Thank you to all the parents who helped with the Catholic Schools Week Faculty and Staff Breakfast: Cristina Ball, Shelley Beringhaus, Cathy Langel, Emily Davis, Jenny Fee, Diana Chiong, Becky Blackwell, Becky Springsteen, Nikki Blackwell, Amy Metcalfe, Natalie Taylor, Cheryl Mitchell, Diana Brugnone, Joy Yancy, Kim Johnson, Sarah White, Kim Zastenick, Margie Vogt, Jenn Peper, Mirta Marrero-Vadell, Joya Lippard and Maria Eugenia Fanizzi! |
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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.
Reminder: There is no school for Pre-K students this Friday, Feb. 4. Please plan accordingly. |
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Second Grade News
| Second grade has been working on some great projects. This week they turned in their Time Capsule project for Social Studies. Recently, they made "pumpkin fluff" in class after reading their weekly story called, "The Life Cycle of a Pumpkin."
 
Charlie Demarais shows off his Time Capsule and Jake Dunajewski works with Mrs. Capezza to make "pumpkin fluff." |
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Health Screenings
| On February 9 and 10, St. Anastasia Catholic School students will be screened according to state requirements. Mrs. Patty Gagliano, a parent and instructor at Indian River State College, along with nursing students from the college and parent volunteers will screen the students. Students who wear glasses or contacts are reminded to wear them on the day of the screening.
The screening requirements this year include:
New students in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 Body Mass Index, Vision and Hearing New students in grades 7 and 8 Body Mass Index, Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis Kindergarten Vision and Hearing Grade 1 Body Mass Index, Vision and Hearing Grade 3 Body Mass Index and Vision Grade 6 Body Mass Index, Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis
If you do not want your child to participate in the screenings, please submit a written statement to the office by Monday, February 7, 2011.
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Anastasia Attic News
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Please remember Anastasia's Attic when you are organizing your house!
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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Middle School Youth Group News
| | The St. Anastasia Middle School Youth Group will meet on Tuesday, February 8 from 6-8 p.m. for a prayerful night of fun! All 6th through 8th graders are welcome to attend the night entitled "Secret Admirer." Bring a friend! |
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JCHS News
| St. Anastasia eighth graders are invited to audition for John Carroll's musical, Pippin. auditions will be on Thursday, Feb. 3 and Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 3-5 p.m. in room 401. Prior stage experience is not required. There are many lead and smaller chorus roles available. Strong dancers are encouraged to audition for five dance positions in the show. For more information contact Mrs. Z at drama@johncarrollhigh.com.
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Protecting God's Children Workshops & Fingerprinting Info
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CHANGE IN FINGERPRINT SCANNING LOCATION
The new location for volunteers and employees to have their fingerprints scanned for their background check is Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach.The address is 500 Iris Lane and the phone number is 772-231-0671. Please call to make an appointment.
Fingerprinting schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (excluding 11:45-12:45) Limited evening appointments are available on these days.
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Workshop Dates
St. Luke Church (Lake Worth)
Monday, February 7, 2011
6:30 p.m. (2½ hours in length)
Adults Only - please do not bring children
Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
1:30 p.m. (2½ hours in length)
Call Kellie at 561-775-9530 to make a reservation.
Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Christopher Church (Hobe Sound)
Saturday, February 26, 2011
9:00 a.m. (2½ hours in length)
Please call 772-546-5150 to make a reservation.
Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Joan of Arc (Boca Raton)
Sunday, February 27, 2011
11:00 a.m. (2½ hours in length)
Please call 561-391-4345 to make a reservation.
Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Anastasia Church (Fort Pierce)
Saturday, March 5, 2011
10:00 a.m. (2½ hours in length)
Please call 461-2233 to make a reservation
Adults Only - please do not bring children
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February 2011
| February 3 - Grandparents Mass (5th-8th Grade)
February 4 - School Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Media Center
February 4 - Jog-A-Thon, No School for Pre-K Students
February 8 - PTO Meeting, 8 a.m.
February 11 - Middle School Dance, 7:30-10 p.m.
February 15 - 3rd Grade Parent Mass, 8:15 a.m.
February 17 - 6th Grade Retreat
February 18 - Teacher Work Day, No School
February 21 - President's Day, No School
February 25 - Field Day
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March 2011
| Feb. 28-March 11 - ITBS Testing
March 1 - Middle School Youth Group Meeting, 6 p.m., Parish Center
March 3 - Pre-K Field Day
March 3 - Art Fair
March 4 - School Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Media Center
March 5 - 9th Annual Night for the Children Auction & Dinner
March 8 - PTO Meeting, 8 a.m.
March 9 - Ash Wednesday All School Mass, 1:30 p.m.
March 11 - Noon Dismissal, End of 3rd Quarter
March 14-21 - SPRING BREAK!
March 22 - Classes Resume
March 24 - Report Cards Sent Home
March 29 - Principal's Free Dress Day
March 31 - Pre-K & Kindergarten Portfolio Night
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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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