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| Congratulations to the January Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! They are fourth-graders Kyle Trabulsy and Matthew Miller; fifth-graders Casey Daigle and Lily Barton; sixth-graders Ryan Trabulsy and Justin Hines; seventh-graders Darby White and Taylor Leander; and eighth-graders Harrison Stacy and Elliot Zirwas.
 Congratulations to the St. Anastasia Catholic School January Students of the Month! Pictured from left, sitting: Matthew Miller, Kyle Trabulsy, Ryan Trabulsy, Casey Daigle and Lily Barton; standing: Justin Hines, Harrison Stacy, Elliot Zirwas, Taylor Leander and Darby White. |
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Matthew Kelly to Speak at St. Anastasia
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You are invited to join us on Friday. February 17th when Mathew Kelly, an internationally-known writer and speaker, will be speaking at our church and school. Many teachers from all over our Diocese of Palm Beach will be joining us to hear Mathew Kelly speak about: The "Trinity" of Raising Children Catholic (Counter-Culture Parenting and Teaching).
The event begins at 8 a.m. in the church and runs until noon. The fee is $20 and includes lunch. We hope that you consider joining us for a morning of learning and reflection on February 17th.
Click here to learn more about Matthew Kelly and his books. Click here to register for the event.
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Report Cards & Account Info
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Just a reminder, report cards are to be sent home Thursday, Jan. 12. All report cards will be held for any tuition, lunch or extended care account in the arrears. Please be sure to upload funds on your child's account to make sure you receive your child's report card next week. Thank you.
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Open House
| We will host a school-wide Open House on Friday, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. until noon. Please invite potential new families, friends, students and parents to join us on this day for tours and informational sessions. Click here to download the flyer and share with your friends and family members.
The Pre-K will have their Pajama Day on this day with special guest readers entertaining the children throughout the morning. For more information, please contact the school office at (772) 461-2232.
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Step Up for Students Scholarship News
|  We have been notified that the Step Up for Students 2012-13 school year application season will begin one month earlier than in years past for renewal and new families. Beginning in early February, renewal families can log into www.stepupforstudents.org and begin a scholarship application for the following school year. One month later, in early March, online application to new families will open. Like last year, renewal families are asked to complete the online application and submit their documents as early as possible. Those families that complete their application, submit supporting documentation and pay the application fee by March 30th will likely receive notification of an award or denial prior to the start of the school year.
The program is opening the application season earlier to better accommodate the spike in demand the program has seen for the last couple of years. By last May, just two months after the program started taking applications for the current school year, about 12,000 students had joined a waiting list. There are currently about 38,000 students enrolled in the program receiving scholarships worth up to $4,011.
The Customer Contact Center is extending the hours of operation, too. Beginning in early February, the Contact Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing from 11 a.m. to noon every day. Families calling to inquire about their application can call 877-735-7837 for assistance.
The application fee is $30. The individual amount of the scholarship is expected to increase but won't be determined until the end of Florida's Legislative session in March. As soon as a final amount is determined, applicants will be notified.
If you know of someone who could benefit from this scholarship, please feel free to pass this information along. For more information about the program, please click here. |
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Calendar Updates
| Please note these calendar updates for 2012:
Jan. 12 - Report cards sent home
Jan. 18 - Principal's List Free Dress Day (Middle School)
Jan. 30 - Catholic Schools Week Grandparent Mass for Grades 5-8
Jan. 31 - Catholic Schools Week Grandparent Mass for Grades Pre-K-4
Feb. 6-21 - Band Candy Sale
Feb. 10 - Field Day
Feb. 25 - 4th Annual Run for the Son 5K
Click here to download a copy of the updated calendar. |
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4th Annual Run for the Son 5K Race
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The 4th Annual Run for the Son 5K is Saturday, Feb. 25. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. near our pavilion and end with a quick run through our beautiful campus. The School Advisory Council is the host of this event.
The race is $25 and includes breakfast provided by the PTO, a goodie bag, prizes and a t-shirt to the first 100 registrants. There will also be a Kids Fun Challenge for children 10 and under. Please click here to register for the race.
Thank you to our current sponsors:
Dr. Robert Tobar Mrs. Karina Priest, LMHC Coastal Limbs and Brace
Sponsorships are still available for the race from $100 to $500. We would encourage you to consider advertising your business with us. Click here for more information about sponsorships. |
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Anti-Bullying Program and Parent Survey
| St. Anastasia Catholic School, along with all of the other schools in our Diocese, are participating in an important initiative within the Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach to further our commitment to teaching positive Catholic/Christian values in our schools while promoting the safety and well being of our Catholic school students. As co-partners with you in the education of your children, we constantly strive to provide an environment for learning which reflects the Gospel which we strive to imitate.
Across the country, public and private schools alike are combating a growing problem among young people -- that of inappropriate social and Internet behavior. Recognizing the challenges we face in dealing with this dangerous trend, the Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is seeking to implement a comprehensive bullying prevention and response program in all 21 Catholic schools within our five-county diocese. A team comprised of leadership from around the diocese has been established to work together on this critical initiative and to collaborate with diocesan leadership staff. This staff includes the Chancellor, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, and the Coordinator for the Office of Serving Children, as well as an outside professional expert, Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., Co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University.
The initial step in this process is the administration of a survey to better understand the prevalence of bullying and cyberbulling behaviors, and to help inform where we need to direct personnel, resources, and expertise as we work to enhance student safety and well-being while also promoting safe learning environments. This survey will serve to collect quantitative and qualitative data, which will then specifically guide the prevention and response initiatives and strategies we implement. Without the data, we cannot make meaningful improvements in the areas that are revealed to need it.
Over the last several months drafts of the survey were pilot-tested at different grade levels, and the survey was revised accordingly. The age appropriate surveys have recently been administered across the diocese for students in 4th through 12th grade.
The purpose of this survey is to find out about bullying/harassment experiences of your child at school. This information will be used by the principal and teachers to help them understand where vulnerabilities are and help them promote an environment of respect, safety, and belonging for all students. We are not collecting your name or any identifying information from you, and the answers you provide to the survey questions cannot be linked to your child or anyone else in any way. We are simply interested in learning the perspectives of our parents.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey, please contact:
Mr. Gary Gelo
Superintendent of Schools
Diocese of Palm Beach
(561) 775-9547
ggelo@diocesepb.org
Mrs. Kit Johansen
Coordinator, Serving Children /Safe Environments
(561) 775-9593
kjohansen@diocesepb.org
Please click here to take the Parent Survey. |
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Catholic Schools Week 2012
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The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2012 is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service." The theme expresses three priorities that make Catholic schools stand out from other educational institutions. Children learn about faith-not just basic Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. They concentrate on academics, which in Catholic schools are held to the highest standards, so they can reach their highest potential. They practice service-giving time, talent and effort to help others-as an expression of both faith and good citizenship. This combined focus on faith, academics and service prepares students for full and meaningful lives.
We are pleased to announce our Catholic Schools Week agenda for 2012:
St. Anastasia Catholic School
Catholic Schools Week 2012
Sunday, January 29 - In Our Parish
Our St. Anastasia students will host the 9:30 a.m. mass at St. Anastasia by participating in all aspects of the mass including choir, lectors, altar serving, gifts, ushers and Prayers of the Faithful. Students who attend mass in uniform will receive a free dress day on Monday, February 6. Students at St. Anastasia Church must find Dr. Hoeffner or Mrs. Richmond to qualify. Students who attend mass at another parish must get a bulletin (from their parish) signed by a priest from that parish to qualify.
Recognize the Teacher and Staff member of the Year.
Varsity basketball games versus St. Helen's Catholic School at John Carroll High School gym (Boys and Girls).
Monday, January 30 - In Our Community
Grandparents Mass (8:15 a.m.) & Breakfast for students in grades 5th through 8th grade. After mass, students may join their Grandparents for breakfast in the school's auditorium.
Read-a-thon - Each grade or class will choose a community member and write them a letter of invitation to read to them at their choice of time and choice of book/story.
Tuesday, January 31 - In Our Faculty & Staff
Lunch for staff/faculty provided by the PTO
Wednesday, February 1 - In Our Vocations
Grandparents Mass (8:15 a.m.) & Breakfast for students in grades Pre-K (Breakfast in Parish Center for Pre-K and Kindergarten) through 4th grade (Auditorium). After mass, students may join their Grandparents for breakfast.
Students will have the opportunity to hear from different missionaries throughout the day.
Thursday, February 2 - In Our Ministries
Each class/grade picks a Ministry, learns about it and kicks off their own way of participating in a project or program.
Friday, February 3 -
In Our Students
Unique day! Students may wear any Catholic Schools Week (previous years) t-shirt shirt and P.E. shorts (or P.E. Uniform) plus whatever accessory that makes them unique (fun socks, necklaces, earrings, hair accessories)! This year, we won't be selling new CSW t-shirts. Instead we will sell silicone bracelets that the students may wear throughout February. They will cost $2 each and will be available in blue, yellow or blue and white swirled.
Concert by Catholic Rapper Dy-Verse Colombian Emcee at 2 p.m.!
(Click the link below to hear some of his music; CDs will be available for purchase at the concert.)
http://www.youtube.com/DyVerseColombianMC |
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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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First Grade News
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Mrs. Bush's first grade class celebrated the "Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting" for their new "Town" on Tuesday with Mrs. Richmond as the honorary Ribbon Cutter! Their town is complete with a post office, cafe, library, church, fire department, pet store, hospital and grocery store. In the grocery store, the students can use money from their math class to purchase food items. The grocery store items consist of empty food boxes and containers that the children recycled from home.
In order to send letters from the post office, students must earn money in the classroom for things like helping, good behavior and completing work to "purchase" stamps and paper (at the town paper store, of course) to be able to write and mail their letters.
These activities span across the first grade curriculum as they are using math, writing, language arts and social studies. Students can also work in the town as the banker who is in charge of the money for that day. The deputy mayor for the first day was Angel-Uriel Chihuahua.
Top: Mrs. Richmond cuts the ribbon to the room's new "Town." Middle: Mrs. Richmond congratulates Angel-Uriel Chihuahua as the Deputy Mayor for the day. Middle: Gia DeMaio makes a transaction at the bank with Matthew Wuest as the banker on the first day of their town opening. Bottom: The students celebrate as Mrs. Richmond cuts the ribbon.
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Fourth Grade News
|  Thanks to fourth-grader Leo Hojnowski, St. Anastasia Catholic School was prominently featured on The Today Show in New York City during the Christmas break. Thanks to his mom, Mrs. Hojnowski, for sharing this picture with us!
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Seventh Grade News
| The Seventh-Grade Parent Mass is Monday, Jan. 23 at 8:15 a.m. Join the students in the auditorium after mass for breakfast and fellowship!
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School Advisory Council News
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The Mid-Year Uniform Exchange will take place on Thursday, Jan. 19. The forms with all needed information will go home in the Thursday folder. If you have any questions, please contact Karina Priest at 561-329-4515 or karinapriest@gmail.com
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St. Anastasia Church News
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The Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Victorian Tea on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 1-3 p.m. in the Parish Center. There will be music, picture taking, tea time, friendship and lots of fun. The cost is $15. For further information and tickets, please contact Karina Priest at 561-329-4515 or karinapriest@gmail.com.
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Band News
| Attention Band Parents: The 2nd Annual Band World's Finest Chocolate Candy Sale is coming up soon. The sale will take place from Feb. 6-21. All band members are asked to participate in this important fundraiser supporting the band program. The candy will sell for $2 per bar. Thank you for your support.
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Lunch News
| Due to the holiday next Monday, the Lunch Menu is as follows:
Tuesday - Chicken Nuggets
Wednesday - Pasta
Thursday - Hot Dogs
Friday - Pizza |
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Magazine Drive News
| We have heard from a few parents and friends who ordered magazines but have not received them as of yet. We used a new publishing company this year, QSP, and their processing times are 12-14 weeks, which is different than the publisher we used last year. Please allow for at least one more week for processing. If you haven't received your orders by Jan. 19, please contact Mrs. Trabulsy by e-mail at ltrabulsy@stanna.org. Thank you for your patience and support.
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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.
The sixth-grade Big Apple Night will be on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. Mark your calendars for a fun night to raise funds for their field trip to Medieval Times in April.
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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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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St. Sebastian Church (Sebastian)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
**This is a different day than previously advertised.**
7:00 p.m. (2½ hours)
Adults only - please do not bring children
Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1:30 p.m. (2½ hours)
Please call 561-775-9530 to make a reservation
Adults only - please do not bring children
St. Joan of Arc Church (Boca Raton)
Friday, January 27, 2012
8:00 a.m. (2½ hours)
Adults only - please do not bring children
Sacred Heart School (Lake Worth)
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
3:30 p.m. (2½ hours)
Adults only - please do not bring children
The workshop will be held in the school library
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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Anastasia's Attic Thrift Store News
| When cleaning out those closets and toy boxes, be sure to remember Anastasia's Attic Thrift Store for your donations. 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 located at 3901 Okeechobee Road across from Dale's BBQ West in Fort Pierce. Pick up service for large items may also be arranged. The shop is open 7 days a week. For information or to schedule a pick up, please call 467-1444.
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St. A's Wish List
| We are still making progress on our "Wish List," but still need additional AV systems in several classrooms. If you are interested in donating items to your child's classroom, please contact either Mrs. Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@stanna.org or Dr. Hoeffner at khoeffner@stanna.org to discuss.
- 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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Find Us on Facebook
|  St. Anastasia Catholic School is now on Facebook. If you use Facebook, then be sure to "like" us and keep up to date with daily updates.
Click here to find St. Anastasia Catholic School.
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JCHS News
| The JCHS Theater Department will hold a workshop on Wednesday afternoons from 3-4:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 4. Activities will include improvisation, acting, singing and dancing. Scene and monologue study will be offered for older actors.
The price is $20 per month. This includes the cost of any craft supplies needed for projects. There will also be an $8 drop-in fee available. The workshop is open to students in grades 3-8.
Please e-mail Mrs. Z at drama@johncarrollhigh.com to participate. Open to 25 students only.
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January 2012
| January 12 - Report Cards Sent Home
January 13 - 7th Grade Retreat January 16 - No School, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18 - Principal's List Free Dress Day January 20 - Pre-K Open House & Pajama Day, Pep Rally January 23 - 7th Grade Parent Mass January 27 - New Student Registration January 28-February 3 - Catholic Schools Week January 31 - CSW Grandparent Mass (Pre-K -4) |
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February 2012
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January 28-February 3 - Catholic Schools Week
February 3 at 7:30 a.m. - School Advisory Council Meeting
February 3 - No School for Pre-K only
February 6-21 - Band Candy Sale
February 7 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting
February 10 - 6th-8th Grade Dance
February 14 - 3rd Grade Parent Mass
February 16 - 6th Grade Retreat
February 17 - No School, Teacher Professional Day
February 20 - No School, President's Day
February 22 - Ash Wednesday
February 25 - 4th Annual Run for the Son 5K Run/Walk
February 27-March 2 - Iowa Testing for 2nd-8th Grades
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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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