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PTO Presents the 80s Dance Party & Classic Car Show on May 6
 Join friends and family for a "totally rad" 80s Dance Party & Classic Car Show at St. Anastasia Catholic School on Friday, May 6 from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and include all activities like a bounce house, popcorn, sno cones and tons of contests! See if you can still play the Air Guitar like Jon Bon Jovi in the Air Guitar Contest. Other contests include an 80s Dance Contest, Best 80s Costume Contest and Hula Hoop Contest. You Could Win a $100 Cobb's Landing Gift Certificate in the People's Choice Classic Car Show Contest!
Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase, along with an 80s Store filled with goodies like neon-glow necklaces, sunglasses and more!
For more information, to volunteer or to purchase your tickets, contact Shelley Beringhaus, PTO President, at 772-807-0741 or e-mail stanastasiapto@gmail.com. Click here to see the flier about the event and sponsorship opportunities.
It's going to be Totally AWESOME!
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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Teacher Appreciation Week is next week - May 2-6, 2011. Again this year, PTO will sell "Apple Cards" for $1 each for students and parents to say "Thank You" to your teachers and staff members. All "Apples" will be displayed outside the rooms for all to see our gratitude. Proceeds from the sale will go to the teachers' classrooms! Order forms will be sent home in Thursday's folders/envelopes and students may purchase them before school and at the office all week long. For more information, contact Mrs. Beringhaus at stanastasiapto@gmail.com. Beginning Tuesday, students are also invited to bring flowers to their teachers (can be any kind of flowers - they don't need to be store bought) to include them in a vase that will be provided by Student Government. All teachers, assistants, specialists and the office will each have a vase that can be filled all week long!
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Sister Helene Update
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Sister Helene has arrived safely in Michigan and expressed her gratitude for such a lovely "send-off." If you would like to send a card or write a letter, her new address is:
Sister Helene Dompierre
Dominican Life Center
1277 E. Siena Heights Drive, Room 334
Adrian, MI 49221-1755
Please keep her in your prayers!
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Step Up for Students Scholarship
| Due to the tremendous response the State of Florida has received for the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program, they will be closing the application process for NEW families on Saturday, May 21. If you know of a family that might benefit from this wonderful scholarship program, please have them visit www.stepupforstudents.org for more information.
Click here for information about how the scholarship works. The scholarship pays $4,106 towards tuition (It could be more depending on the Spring Legislative Process). Students may qualify for a scholarship if:
- The child is entering 2nd through 8th grade and attended a Florida public school for the entire previous school year OR is entering Kindergarten or 1st grade.
AND - Household income is at or below the amount shown on the income guidelines shown here.
- For example, to meet the income guidelines, a family of four must earn less than $3,446 monthly.
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Band News
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Thank you to all of the band students and parents who helped sell the World's Finest Chocolate Candy. We still have some outstanding money and candy. Please turn whatever you have into the front office immediately. If there are any parents who would like to sell more candy, please contact Mrs. Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org. Thank you!
Reminder to Band Parents: The Spring Band Concert is Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Band Students should report to the band room by 6:20 p.m. Thank you!
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Second Grade News
| The Second Grade Parent Mass is Tuesday, May 3 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Parents are invited to join the students for breakfast in the auditorium immediately following mass.
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Student of the Month News
| The Student of the Month Breakfast honoring those students who were Student of the Month for January through May is Wednesday, May 4 at 8:15 a.m. in the auditorium. Parents are invited to join us for this celebration!
The May Students of the Month will be featured in next week's newsletter.
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Art News
| Thank you to everyone who participated in the KidsArt Fair in March. Because of your support of art education, our Art Department made $712 from the event! Thank you!
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Jog-a-Thon News
| | Our Jog-a-Thon Free Dress Days are Wednesday, April 27 and Wednesday, May 4. Students who are eligible received a prize slip from their teachers. The May 4th Free Dress Day is only for students who earned two Free Dress Days (Those students turned in $50 or more in pledges). Free Dress Day attire information is available online at www.stanna.org in the Parent/Student Handbook on page 24. Administration is allowing students to wear shorts for these days as long as the shorts come to the knees. |
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The Vickie Guettler Scholarship
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The Vickie Guettler Scholarship honors academic effort and achievement and community and/or church service by a Roman Catholic student, while also recognizing the financial needs of the family. This scholarship will be presented to one or two students entering Grade 1 through Grade 8. The scholarships have a value up to $1,500.
In order to qualify for the scholarships, students must send in a completed application form. Original materials will not be returned. All application information will be kept confidential. The application deadline is May 13, 2011.
A committee comprised of Mrs. Vickie Guettler and family will select the students(s) to receive the scholarship(s).
Applications are available in the front office.
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Tuition Reduction Opportunity
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The St. Anastasia Bingo Program is in need of at least two people to work bingo on alternating Sundays. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If interested, contact Kathlenia Carter at kcarter@stanna.org and put BINGO in the subject line.
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Noon Dismissal
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There is a noon dismissal on Friday, May 6. Aftercare is available.
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PTO News
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Mark your calendars for the last PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center. Elections will be held and wine and cheese will be served!
Guest speakers from the Children Services Council will be on hand, as well as a representative from Southern Eagle Distributing. Southern Eagle Distributing is a contributor to the Step Up for Students Scholarships and they will discuss the benefits of the scholarship. They will also be providing their new wine, called Unwined, for us.
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Operation Rice Bowls and Lent
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We are collecting Operation Rice Bowl contributions until Friday, April 29. The school will combine all donations and send one check to Catholic Relief Services/Operation Rice Bowl. Thanks for your cooperation and for your prayers & support of CRS/ORB!
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School Advisory Council News
| The next meeting for the School Advisory Council is Friday, May 6 at 7:30 a.m. in the Media Center. All parents are invited to attend.
The School Advisory Council is in need of members for the 2011-12 school year. Each position is for a 3-year period. If you would like to join the council, please send a letter of interest to the school office attention: Karina Priest, SAC President. The deadline to submit a letter of interest is April 29, 2011.
Those parents elected to the council will be invited to attend the first meeting of the school year which is held in September. Members must attend meetings on the first Friday of every month from 7:30-9 a.m. (in the Media Center) and participate on at least one committee. This year the council worked on the third annual Run for the Son 5K and other issues such as: behavior policies, balancing the school's budget, tuition and the summer reading program. The only requirements to participate: love our school and attendance at the monthly meetings. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail: Karina Priest 561-329-4515 or e-mail her at karinapriest@gmail.com. For more information, click here.
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Summer Art Classes
| | Summer art classes will be offered in the art room with Ms. McCadden. Classes are open to all entering 4th through 8th grade students. Classes will meet for two separate sessions. Session I will be June 6-8 and 13-15, from 9-11 a.m. Session II will be June 20-22 and 27-29 from 9-11 a.m. The cost for each session is $130. All supplies are included in each six class session. Drawing, oil painting and sculpting skills will be explored. Interested parents need to contact Ms. McCadden, who will call or e-mail to confirm registration in the class. E-mail: mmccadden@stanna.org Voicemail 461-2232 ext. 123. Please include student and parent names, student's current homeroom and the session(s) your child is interested in joining. |
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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.
On Friday, April 29, Pre-K will "kick off" to its last theme of the year, "Way Out West" with their Hoe Down at the Pavilion at 10 a.m. Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to come on out for a "Rootin Tootin" good time!
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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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St. Anastasia Vacation Bible School
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Sail into VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Territory!
Meet missionary saints in the Win the World for Jesus VBS! Your kids will love the songs, games, crafts and more while learning to be missionaries at the same time! This program is available for children ages 4-10.
June 13th-17th 9 a.m. until 12 noon St. Anastasia Parish Center (Southeast Room) How do I sign up? Pick up a registration from in the parish office or back of Church Cost: $40/missionary (the first two children in a family are $40 each and any subsequent children in the same family are free) For more information, contact Susan O'Connor at 461-2233. |
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Protecting God's Children Workshop Information
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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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Protecting God's Children Workshop
Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
1:30 p.m. (2½ hours in length)
Call 561-775-9530 to register for workshop - space is limited
Adults only - please do not bring children
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Red Cross Babysitting Class Information
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One of our St. A's parents, Mrs. Jen Richmond, recently spoke with a representative at the Red Cross regarding a program called "Babysitting Boot Camp." It is a 2-day class from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. held at their facility. The class is offered for young people 11-15 (boys are welcome, also). On the first day they go over basic childcare (feeding, bathing, changing, diapers, etc), how to be a responsible sitter, safety and such topics. On the second day, they go through the infant/child CPR program and receive their certificates at the end of the day. Lunch is provided. The cost is $130 for the 2 days.
If any parent is interested in having their child attend this training, the next session is being held either in Port St. Lucie or Vero Beach on June 28 & 29. They need a minimum of 6 attendees to go forward with a class. However, if there are at least 8 attendees, Red Cross can send a trainer to a location of our choice (on campus or other).
If anyone is interested in attending this class at a location of our choice, please contact Mrs. Jen Richmond at (772) 473-1155 or jenmr729@bellsouth.net.
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April 2011
| April 29 - Pre-K Hoe Down
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May 2011
| May 1 - First Holy Communion at St. Anastasia Catholic Church
May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - PTO Classic 80s Dance Party & Classic Car Show
May 3 - Second Grade Parent Mass
May 4 - January-May Student of the Month Breakfast
May 4 - Jog-A-Thon Free Dress Day (for those who are eligible for two Free Dress Days days)
May 5 - Spring Band Concert
May 6 - Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 a.m.
May 6 - Noon Dismissal
May 10 - Middle School Youth Group, Parish Center
May 10 - PTO Meeting, 7 p.m., Media Center
May 19 - Eighth Grade Farewell Mass
May 19 - Eighth Grade Luncheon
May 20 - Eighth Grade Graduation
May 24 - Pre-K Water Day
May 26 - Kindergarten Celebration/Last Day for Pre-K
May 27 - Last Day of School, Noon Dismissal
May 30 - Memorial Day
June 3 - Last Day for Teachers
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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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