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| Open House & Pre-K Pajama Day is Friday, Jan. 20
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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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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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:
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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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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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). The cheerleaders will join us for the games!
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 here to listen to some of his music; CDs will be available for purchase at the concert.)
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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!
Have you ever wanted to roll out of bed and go to school in your pajamas? Well, if you are in Pre-K, then Friday is your lucky day! We are celebrating Pajama Day on Friday, Jan. 20 with special guest readers reading their favorite winter stories. The children will also enjoy winter fun activities as well as snacks. It will be a great day!
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Fourth Grade News
| Our fourth-graders are helping to get the message out on recycling. Kellen Brown created this poster to remind students to recycle their plastic bottles in the special recycling containers on campus. Way to go, Kellen!
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Sixth Grade News
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The sixth-grade Big Apple Night will be this Saturday, Jan. 21 from 4-8 p.m. They hope you will join them for a fun night to raise funds for their field trip to Medieval Times in April. They will be hosting a Bake Sale, too!
 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.
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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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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Eighth Grade News
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Congratulations to St. Anastasia Catholic School eighth-grader Nishanth Chalasani for winning the school Spelling Bee! He will represent St. Anastasia at the St. Lucie County Spelling Bee in February.
Pictured with the winner (middle) are all the representatives of the Middle School Spelling Bee Competition. Pictured from left: moderator Mrs. Camber, seventh-grader Bill Baxley, sixth-grader Derek Picinninni, eighth-grader Nishanth Chalasani, Mrs. D'Amato, seventh-grader Kate Glasner and runner up sixth-grader Vincent Ventulan.
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Sports News
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J.V. Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament Information
The J.V. Boys and Girls basketball tournaments will be held on Thursday and Friday, January 19th and 20th. The J.V. Boys will be playing at the Pine School - Stuart campus. The J.V. Girls will be playing at Redeemer in Stuart. Both games will begin at 4:00 p.m. Good luck Rams!!
If you will not be attending your child's game, please be sure that your child is picked up at St. Anastasia between 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
** If anyone has not sent in water or Gatorade for their team, we could use it for the tournament!**
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On Friday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., there will be a pep rally honoring the boys and girls basketball teams. On Friday, the basketball players may wear jeans, P.E. or uniform shorts and their basketball jersey to school. No other shorts will be permitted.
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School Advisory Council News
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The Mid-Year Uniform Exchange has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 26. 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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Scouting News
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It's Girl Scout Cookie Time! Our very own St. Anastasia Brownie Troop will be selling Girl Scout cookies at the Pavilion on Thursday, Jan. 19 (tomorrow!) from 2:45 to 5 p.m. Each box is $4. |
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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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Extended Care News
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Please read this important information regarding some changes to our Extended Care program.
Our Extended Care staff is excited to serve you! Mrs. Denise Coyle is our Extended Care Director. She is assisted by Ms. Mandy Johnstone and Ms. Alyssa Shipe.
Mrs. Suzanne Brown, Mrs. Kathlenia Carter and Ms. Jessica Carter will also assist after the "option" classes are brought over to the pavilion. Please see any of our Extended Care staff members if you have questions regarding our services.
We have a new check out process at the pavilion. Please enter through the small kindergarten gate and stop at the check out station. An Extended Care staff member will help you check out and will "radio" your child's name to another staff member. Your child will be brought to you! There is no need for you to walk through the pavilion area to find him/her.
We will continue to offer "option" classes from the end of dismissal until 4:30 p.m. At 4:30 p.m., those students will be escorted to the pavilion. Any student who participates in a sport and needs to stay after the game or practice is over will be checked "in" to Extended Care for safety reasons. There will NOT be a charge for this service.
*In the case of inclement or threatening weather, the students will be kept in the auditorium. Please come to the auditorium to sign them out.
Rules to remember:
- It is ok for students to bring toys to the pavilion, but the toys must not be electronic and should be shown to a staff member before they are used.
- No cell phones are permitted during extended care. The extended care staff members have a cell phone which can be used by a student if necessary.
- The concession stand will open at 3:30 every day. Pizza, snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
- Play safe and have fun! Remember to report any incidents of misbehavior to an extended care staff member as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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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. 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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January 2012
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January 20 - Pre-K Open House & Pajama Day, Pep Rally
January 21 - 6th Grade Big Apple Pizza Night Fundraiser
January 23 - 7th Grade Parent Mass
January 27 - New Student Registration
January 29-February 3 - Catholic Schools Week
January 30 - CSW Grandparent Mass (5-th-8th)
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February 2012
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February 1 - CSW Grandparent Mass (Pre-K -4)
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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March 2012
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February 27-March 2 - Iowa Testing for 2nd-8th Grades
March 2 at 7:30 a.m. - School Advisory Council Meeting
March 6 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting
March 8 - KidsArt Fair & PTO Ice Cream Social
March 9 - No School, Teacher Work Day, End of 3rd Quarter
March 9-18 - Spring Break
March 28 - Principal's List Free Dress Day
March 29 - Pre-K and 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
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