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The St. A's Magazine Drive is off to a Great Start!
Thank you to all of the families who participated in the first Turn-In Day for the Magazine Drive! It's rumored that many of the students are waiting for the special prize incentives like Jeans Days and Hershey Bar Days! Well, wait no more! Tomorrow is a Jeans Day (Don't wear jeans, though! The Jeans Day will be in October!) with three or more orders turned in (Cookie Dough orders count, too!) and Monday, Sept. 12 is a Hershey Bar Day. Students will receive a Hershey Bar (candy bars might have cash taped to the back, too) for each order turned in!
The Magazine Drive is ahead of schedule based on the turn-in amounts on Tuesday, so "Thank You!" Keep selling! Let's make our goal this year!
The schedule for Turn In Days and Prize Days is as follows:
Thursday, September 8 - Turn In Day (Jeans Day on Oct. 13 for 3 or more orders turned in)
Friday, September 9 - Prize Day
 Monday, September 12 - Turn-In Day (Hershey Bar Day - One candy Bar per order turned in)
Tuesday, September 13 - Prize Day
Wednesday, September 14 - Turn In Day
Thursday, September 15 - Prize Day and Mrs. Fields Cookies to Top Classes from Sept.14th Turn In Day (at lunch) (K-4 & 5-8).
Friday, September 16 - Turn-In Day (Hershey Bar Day - One candy Bar per order turned in)
Monday, September 19 - Prize Day
Tuesday, September 20 - Final Turn in Day (Jeans Day on Oct. 14 with 3 or more orders turned in)
Wednesday, September 21 - Prize Day
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Thank you to the Vogt family for generously donating all 15 magazines on the Media Center's wish list!
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If you need additional order forms, please contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org and they will be sent home with your student. Don't forget, you may also place orders online at www.qsp.com and enter the school code #1095330. Orders are counted on Turn-In Days only and count the same way that orders submitted on forms are counted.
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St. Anastasia Church News
|  The Third Annual St. Anastasia Golf Tournament at the Legacy Golf and Tennis Club in the PGA Village in the Reserve is this Saturday, September 10, 2011. The tournament is sold out! However, there are still opportunities to sponsor or donate raffle items for the tournament. Call the Church office at 461-2233 for information.
A special THANK YOU to our Sponsors:
The proceeds of this Tournament will benefit St. Anastasia School! |
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Firefighters' Honor Day
| To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks upon the U.S., St. Anastasia Catholic Church and School honored St. Lucie County Firefighters on Friday, September 2. During the event, our first graders thanked firefighters for what they do for our community and sang several songs.
Father George blessed the firefighters and gave them St. Florian medals. Catholic Christians uphold St. Florian as the patron saint of firefighters. During the Roman Empire, St. Florian served as a commander of the imperial army and was responsible for organizing firefighting brigades.
After the presentation, the firefighters let the students tour the firetrucks and watch the firefighters "gear up."
The PTO provided a wonderful breakfast that was shared by firefighters from Station 1 and 11.
Top: The first graders sing songs to the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters. Middle: Hannah Steele, Gianna Morales, Luke Retual and Matthew Wuest present the St. Florian medals to the firefighters. Middle (2): All of the first graders had the opportunity to "tour" the fire truck. Bottom: St. Lucie County Firefighers Ian MacPherson and Ed Hill pose with Father George after he blessed the ambulance and firetruck. To see some of the media coverage at the event, click on the links below:
WPBF Channel 25
WPEC Channel 12
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
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School Advisory Council
| On Friday, September 2, the St. Anastasia Catholic School Advisory Council met for the first time of the 2011-12 school year. 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, Oct. 7 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 2011-12 are: Karina Priest, President; Cristina Ball, Vice President; Victoria Wiedeman, Secretary; and Jennifer Brancaccio, Treasurer. The Council Members include: Father Richard George, Pastor; Dr. Kevin Hoeffner, Principal; PTO Liaison Cathy Langel; Kevin Hendrickson; Allen Osteen; Analia Parrotta; Carla Rollins; Jim Westenhaver; Patty Gagliano; Judi Newell; Amber Rankin; Jeannine O'Leary; Nancy Perretta; and Adam Bookspan (not pictured).
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Family & Business Directory
| St. Anastasia Catholic School is supportive of local businesses and our family-owned businesses. In fact, we would like to encourage our families to participate in the PTO Spaghetti Dinner and Business Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. in the auditorium.
The PTO is also coordinating and updating the 2011-12 Family and Business Directory with a goal of having the printed document available for distribution at the dinner. To have your business information included in this year's directory, please fill out the form attached here.
All families should make any necessary updates to the current directory by filling out the attached form. Both forms are due to the front office no later than Friday, Sept. 23.
In an effort to reduce the amount paperwork sent home in the Thursday folders, anyone wishing to promote a business or event will be given the opportunity to place flyers in the front lobby with prior approval from Dr. Hoeffner. We will allow copies of flyers to remain in the school lobby for up to two weeks.
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Back to School Night
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September 8 from 7-8 p.m. Back to School Night for 7th & 8th grades For a full list of events for the 2011-12 school year, please click here.
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Homeroom Parents
| | All Homeroom Parents are invited to an informational meeting on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:45 a.m. in the Media Center. If you have signed up to be a Homeroom Parent and can't attend this meeting, please contact Mrs. Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org or 461-2232. |
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Art Department News
| Ms. McCadden in the Art Department is in need of a VHS/DVD combo player. If you can donate one or have one you are not using at home, please contact Ms. McCadden at mmccadden@stanna.org.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Art classes are again being offered to students in 4th through 8th grade by Ms. McCadden. The class will focus on advanced drawing skills and instruction in watercolor painting, oil painting and other art media. Class is each Monday from 3:00-4:30 p.m. and the cost is $20 per class. All supplies and a light snack are provided. If your child is interested in building their artistic abilities, please call Ms. McCadden 461-2232, ext. 123. You can also e-mail Ms. McCadden: mmccadden@stanna.org. Classes are set to begin on September 12th. |
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Fifth Grade News
| | Attention 5th grade parents! The 5th grade parent mass is Friday, Sept. 9 at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. (Change of date from what is on calendar). 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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Sixth Grade News
| The sixth-graders in Mrs. Lott's science classes are busy working on their most recent science experiment. The students have been learning about the scientific method and how to use it during labs. Today, they were working on a paper airplane science project hoping to find out if adding paperclips to the airplanes would make them fly further or not!
Top: Jackie Thybulle and Travis Terwilliger show off their paper airplane. Middle: Bridgette Murphy sends her paper airplane through the air. Bottom: Carly Bush and Arthur Aiello work together to measure the distance their paper airplane traveled. |
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St. A's Middle School Youth Group News
|  St. Anastasia would like to form a solid Middle School Youth Group program this year and we need your help! If you are an adult or parent and feel called to this ministry of working with 6th, 7th and 8th graders on two Tuesday afternoons from 3:15 to 5:30 each month, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Gina Daigle at 772-579-8637 or by e-mail at ginadaigle1@yahoo.com by Thursday, September 15th. Together, we can make St. Anastasia's Middle School Youth Group an awesome experience for our children. |
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Pre-K Post
| | Attention Pre-K parents! Pre-K has its own class page on our website that gives you important information and updates about all the happenings in Pre-K. Click here to go to the Pre-K Post! |
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Sports News
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Cheerleading Tryouts for Girls & Boys Thursday, Sept. 8
3:15-5 p.m. 5th-8th Grade Coach Shannon Hojnowski
Students should meet Mrs. Hojnowski at 3:15 p.m. in the back of the auditorium. P.E. uniforms and athletic shoes should be worn. Parents may pick up their children at 5:15 p.m. at the pavilion.
Reminder: All students in grades 5-8 who wish to participate in sports must submit a current physical to the office. The form to be filled out for participation is located on the school's website at www.stanna.org. Students do not have to have the physical before team tryouts, but they must have the forms on file at the school office to participate in an official game. Please contact Janice Lynch at jlynch@stanna.org or 461-2232 if you have any questions. |
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PTO News
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Thank you to all the parents and friends who attended the first PTO meeting of the year.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the PTO Spaghetti Dinner and Business Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 11 form 5-7 p.m. PTO is looking for a chairperson for this event. Much of the pre-planning has already been completed for this event. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Cathy Langel at 772-215-2255.
PTO Officers Margie Vogt, Vice President Cristina Ball, President Cathy Langel, Co-Secretaries Jennifer Peper and Kim Zastenik and Treasurer Pat Fitzgerald.
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Anastasia's Attic News
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Did you know that St. Anastasia School operates a thrift shop named Anastasia's Attic? Our Thrift Shop helps St. Anastasia School in many different ways. Funds from the Attic help with the school's budget, provide scholarships and help the teachers with items they would otherwise have to purchase.
The Attic is doing great because of YOU! Your donations keep the Attic in business. Please continue to donate your gently used items.
The Attic is in need of volunteers. The time you spend at the Attic can be applied towards your required volunteer hours. If you can work all day, or just a few hours, your time is appreciated. The shop is open 7 days a week, so if you have a full time job, you can volunteer during the weekend. Call Maria, the manager, at 467-1444 to help.
Or if shopping is more your style, please stop by the Attic and peruse the many unique and beautiful items! Furniture, clothing, kitchen ware, linens, books (thousands of them), patio sets, electronics, jewelry, fine china and crystal.
The Attic is located at 3901 Okeechobee Road across from Dale's BBQ West in Fort Pierce. Pick up service for large items may also be arranged. For information or to schedule a pick up, please call 467-1444.
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Protecting God's Children Workshop Information
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The 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.
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Protecting God's Children Workshop
St. Helen's School (Vero Beach)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours in length)
Please call 772-567-5457 to make a reservation
Adults Only - please so not bring children
Holy Family Church (Port St. Lucie)
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours)
Adults Only - please do not bring children
Workshop will be held in Ryan Hall
St. Vincent Ferrer Church (Delray Beach)
Monday, September 19, 2011
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours)
Adults Only - please do not bring children
Workshop will be held in Kellaghan Hall
Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
1:30 p.m. (2½ hours in length)
Call 1-561-775-9530 to make a reservation
Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Ann School (West Palm Beach)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours)
Adults Only - please do not bring children
Workshop will be held in the Banquet Room
You can also go to www.virtus.org to register for a workshop.
Click on "Registration" to begin the registration process.
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September 2011
| September 8 - Back to School Night (7-8)
September 9 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
September 10 - 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
September 12 - 6th Grade Parent Mass
September 21 - Pinwheels for Peace
September 23 - 8th Grade Retreat, 7th & 8th Grade Dance & Pre-K Pirate Day
September 26 - 3rd-8th Grade Parent Conferences Begin
September 27 - 4th Grade Parent Mass
September 30 - Noon Dismissal
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October 2011
| October 4 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting
October 6 at 2 p.m.-Living Rosary
October 7 at 7:30 a.m.-School Advisory Council Meeting
October 11-PTO Spaghetti Dinner & Business Fair
October 18-Individual Photo Retakes
October 20-End of 1st Quarter
October 21-No School, Teacher Work Day
October 24-K-2nd Parent Conferences Begin
October 28-7th Grade Retreat, Pre-K Pumpkin Patch Day
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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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