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Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins On November 1
 The annual Thanksgiving Food drive, in partnership with St. Anastasia Catholic Church, gets underway on Nov. 1. Thanks to all of you who have helped make the food drive such a huge success in the past. This year has presented many challenges for all of us, yet our hearts still yearn to reach out to those less fortunate than ourselves. When we give sacrificially with a joyful heart, the return from God for our "investment" knows no limits.
This year, the Food Drive begins Tuesday, Nov. 1 and runs through November 18. Our donations will be distributed locally through the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Juan Diego Mission and the Notre Dame Mission. Each grade level will be responsible for bringing in specific food items (see list below or click here to print out the list), however any and all donations are appreciated! We will need volunteers to help pack up the food baskets for distribution. If you are interested in helping, please call Darlene at the Parish Office at 461-2233.
Pre-K & Kindergarten Boxed Cereals/Oatmeal/Cereal Bars 1st grade Canned Vegetables 2nd grade Stuffing/Rice/Noodles/Boxed Potatoes 3rd grade Canned Fruits/Cranberry Sauce 4th grade Canned Fruits/Canned Vegetables 5th grade Canned Spaghetti O's/Spaghetti Sauce/etc. 6th grade Peanut Butter & Jelly (plastic jars, please) 7th & 8th grades Canned Ham/Tuna/Canned Meats/etc. |
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Jog-A-Thon News
| The annual Jog-A-Thon is on the morning of Friday, Nov. 4. The first pledge Turn-In Day is Thursday, Oct. 20. If students turn in any pledges on Thursday, they will win a free slice of pizza coupon from Big Apple Pizza. The remaining Turn-In Days are:
- Thursday, Oct. 27* (by 9 a.m.)
- Thursday, Nov. 3 (final day)
The deadline to turn in pledges is 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 3. In order to participate in the Jog-A-Thon, students must turn in at least $10 in pledges.
For complete details on the Jog-A-Thon, Turn-In Days and Prizes, click here. If you need additional pledge forms, please contact the Front Office at 461-2232. Thank you for your support!
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Magazine & Cookie Dough Drive News
| | The Cookie Dough orders are in. If you haven't picked up your order, please make arrangements to do so by Thursday, Oct. 20. Contact Mrs. Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org or 461-2232 to schedule a pick up time. Thank you. |
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Pep Rally
| The Fall Sports and Magazine Drive Pep Rally on Friday was a huge success! Congratulations to AJ Timmons in Mrs. Rodriguez's class who won the Pig Race and congratulations to Michael Gernie in Mrs. Bush's class who won the Best Dressed Pig contest. Each of their classes will win an Ice Cream party next week.
We were honored to have some John Carroll High School band members partner with our very own Royal Ram Band and loved the outstanding performance by our St. A's Rams Cheerleaders! Congratulations to the Girl's Varsity Volleyball team as they defeated the Faculty Volleyball team in a come from behind win! Way to go, girls!
Top: The St. A's Rams Cheerleaders. Middle: The Faculty Volleyball team. Bottom: Mrs. Rodriguez and AJ Timmons; Michael Gernie and Mrs. Bush. |
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Teacher Work Day
| Just a reminder: Friday, Oct. 21 is a Teacher Work Day and there is no school.
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Office News
| Due to the high cost of the magnets for the back of each students badge, if you still have your student's badge from last year and would like to recycle the magnet for this year's badge, please send your student's old badge in to the front office. Your help is appreciated!
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Lunch News
| This Thursday, Oct. 20, Pizza will be served for lunch.
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Step Up for Students Scholarship News
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The State of Florida has announced that the Step Up for Students Program is offering more scholarship money for this year. The scholarships are worth up to $4,011 and the program administrators will determine eligibility as though the students were applying prior to the start of school. The online application log in for new parents at www.stepupforstudents.org is "live" again and will remain open until Nov. 30. If you know of any students or families that might benefit from this scholarship, please forward the information to them as soon as possible. |
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Sports News
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Girls and Boys JV and Varsity Basketball Tryouts will take place on Monday, Oct. 24 from 3:15-5 p.m. at the pavilion. This is open to students in 5th-8th grades.
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Sports News
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Congratulations to the JV Soccer Team on their recent Treasure Coast Athletic Conference tournament. They were Runners Up in the tournament and had a fantastic season.  Pictured left to right, front row: Eric Cho, Eric Matamoros, Ryan Trabulsy and Hiram Garland; middle row: Luke Pena-Ariet, D.J. Stickens, Ben Rider, Derek Piccininni, Manuel Rodriguez, Alec Urrutia, and Hunter Wegelewski; and back row: Camilo Plata, Ariel Cumerma, Vincent Ventulan, Latoya Tanilus, Jacob Hoeffner and Coach Utter. |
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Junior Athletic League News
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The Junior Athletic League will have practice and games this Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m.
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PTO News
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We inadvertently left out one of our sponsors for the PTO Spaghetti Dinner. Thank you to A1A Sportswear for donating the Contest T-shirts and PTO Aprons. Your generosity is appreciated! |
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Class Big Apple Fundraisers
| | Big Apple Pizza has graciously given our families an opportunity to participate in their own classroom fundraisers. Each class or group that chooses to participate can earn 50% of the proceeds from the evening to use to help parents offset the cost of field trips or programs.
Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming Pizza Nights:
Saturday, October 22 from 4-8 p.m.
4th GradeProceeds will help offset the cost of their annual St. Augustine Field Trip. The 4th graders will serve pizza and more! Saturday, October 29 from 4-8 p.m.
KindergartenProceeds will help offset a field trip they will participate in. Big Apple Pizza is located 2311 South 35th Street in Fort Pierce across from Indian River State College. Take out is available. |
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Yearbook News
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2011-2012
St. Anastasia Catholic School Yearbook
Early Bird Special!
Purchase your yearbook now and save!
104 Full Color pages of memories!
Turn in your order by
October 28, 2011 and pay $20.
After October 28, the price is $25.
Yearbook order forms/envelopes will be sent home on Thursday, 10/6.
Please contact Mrs. Hamilton at lhamilton@stanna.org for additional information.
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Endowment Gala ~ Save the Date
| Caribbean Nights ~ A Gala Affair
All families should have received an invitation to "Caribbean Nights" a Gala Affair. If you did not get your invitation in last Thursday's folder, please call the office and request that one be sent to you. Remember the buffet, all drinks, dancing and music are covered under one price.
We really need volunteers! Volunteers are needed for decorating, serving, bar tending and cleaning up. You will receive your school volunteer hours by working at this event. If you can help with decorating, please call Cristina Ball at 618-3932. If you can serve, bar tend, or clean up, please call Anne Sinnott at 466-2381. See you for a night of fun on Saturday, November 5th from 6:30 to 9:30 in our beautifully decorated Parish Center.
Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors!
Grand Sponsors
Mr. Bill Wolf
Mr. Tom Scott
Other Sponsors
Seacoast Air Conditioning
Grimes Heating and Air Conditioning
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Brown, Sr.
East Coast Lumber and Ace Hardware
Mr. Kevin Hendrickson, P.A.
McAlpin, Cavalcanti & Lewis, CPA
Click here for see the complete menu for the evening. |
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Kindergarten News
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Both kindergarten classes celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima on October 13. Several students performed a skit about Fatima and explaining the significance.
Fatima is a visit by Our Heavenly Mother Mary with a message of concern, world peace, and promise. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children: Lucy, Francisco and Jacinta, between May 13 and October 13, 1917. She came to the little village of Fatima which had remained faithful to the Catholic Church during the persecutions by the government.
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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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Uniform Store News
| | The Uniform Store is pleased to announce that they have new Thanksgiving and Christmas inventory available now! Please stop by and see the lovely Advent wreaths and candles as well as new bibles. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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Rainbows News
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Rainbows for All God's Children will again be offered this year at St. Anastasia. This is a support group for children who have suffered a loss due to death, divorce or separation. The program begins the week of November 14th and is offered to students in grades kindergarten through eighth. The students are grouped by grade and they meet one day a week during lunch. If there are any questions please call Mrs. Vickie Guettler, former Principal and this year's coordinator at 466-1521. Parents of students in last year's program or those new to the school who wish to be in the program, click here to register.
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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
Holy Cross Church (Vero Beach)
Monday, October 24, 2011
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours)
Contact 772-231-0671 to register
Workshop will be held in Parish Hall
Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Peter Church (Jupiter)
Sunday, October 30, 2011
1:00 p.m. (2 ½ hours)
Workshop will be in the Parish Hall
Adults only - please do not bring children
Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Boca Raton)
Thursday, November 3
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours)
Workshop will be held in the Christian Formation Center Room 210
Adults only - please do not bring children
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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St. A's Wish List
| Each year we publish a "Wish List" for our school. If you see something on this list that you would be interested in donating, please contact either Mrs. Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org or Dr. Hoeffner at khoeffner@stanna.org to discuss.
- Two desktop computers for our elementary resource classes (Mrs. Dillman) at $745 each.
- Two desktop computers for our middle school resource classes (Mrs.Christopher) at $745 each.
- Twenty (20) wireless presenters with mouse controls for the teachers with new technology at $41 each or $820.
- Four (4) Polevault (AV) systems for Ms. Smith, Mrs. Odom, Mrs. D'Amato, and the Multipurpose Room (M-211 in the Media Center) at $20,000.
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St. Anastasia Church News
| Trunk or Treat!
St. Anastasia Catholic Church invites you to join them on Saturday, October 29th from 5-8 p.m. for an evening of fun for all ages! Kids are invited to wear their costumes and "trunk or treat" and adults are encouraged to enter the "Most Festive TRUNK" contest. We look forward to a SMASHING event!!
Participants are asked to be creative and bring treats to fill their trunks.
To register your vehicle in the "Most Festive TRUNK: contest, contact Dina Hicks at: dinahicks@comcast.net or 772-519-1163
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The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held daily at St. Anastasia Catholic Church from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. followed by daily mass. It's a beautiful way to start your day in prayer and adoration, even if only for a few minutes.
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JCHS News
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John Carroll High School is Hosting an Open House Party!
John Carroll High School is hosting an Open House party complete with tours, a free tailgate party, complimentary admission to the last home football game, and a chance to win free tuition! The celebration will be Thursday, November 10th from 4:30- 6:30 PM on campus. Prospective 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, along with their families are encouraged to take advantage of this creative and fun Open House event.
JCHS students will be giving tours of the campus, while introducing guests to the faculty and staff. There will be opportunities to ask questions regarding the college preparatory curriculum, obtain info about tuition assistance and register for the placement exam. At the conclusion of the tours, all prospective students and their families can enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs and the traditional tailgate specialties under the oak hammock by the football field. Guests can then enjoy complimentary admission for the last home football game of the season versus St. Edwards High School. At halftime, JCHS will be giving away free tuition, a $7,000 value, to a prospective 8th grader who completed the tour!
For more information, please visit www.JohnCarrollHigh.com or call 772-464-5200.
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October 2011
| October 20-End of 1st Quarter
October 21-No School, Teacher Work Day
October 24-K-2nd Parent Conferences Begin
October 28-8th Grade Retreat, Pre-K Pumpkin Patch Day
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November 2011
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November 1 - All Saints Day Mass
November 2 - Principal's List Free Dress Day
November 4 - Jog-A-Thon, Noon Dismissal
November 4 at 7:30 a.m. - School Advisory Council Meeting
November 5 - Endowment Gala Fundraiser
November 8 at 7:45 a.m - PTO Meeting
November 10 - Veterans Day Celebration
November 11 - No School, Veterans Day
November 13-18 - Fall Scholastic Book Fair
November 14 - 8th Grade Parent Mass
November 18 - All-School Cook Out
November 21 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Prayer Service
November 23-25 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 30 - 1st Grade Parent Mass
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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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