April 16, 2014
   
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Congratulations to the Third Quarter Honor Roll and Principal's List Students

 
HONOR ROLL and PRINCIPAL'S LIST 
SECOND QUARTER 2013-14

HIGH HONORS 
 
FOURTH GRADE 
Anna Smith, Sofia Stromak
 
FIFTH GRADE 
Joseph Fanizzi, Johanna Rizo, Michael Vogt , Kate Cheyne, Kayla Fitzgerald, Mallory Hendrickson, Christian Johnson, Adam Marsh, Lauren White 
 
SIXTH GRADE  
Abbey Capezza, Devan Fischbeck, Bryce Shevak, Alexys Weideman, Angeli Assaly, Francisco Barros, Lillyanna Bienz, Julia DeMott, Bennett Suba
 
SEVENTH GRADE 
Casey Daigle, Jacob Hoeffner, Joshua Kimmelman, Christopher Pantano, Andrew Priest, Samantha Priest, Lindsey Richmond, Hannah Barbare, Manuel Rodriguez
 
EIGHTH GRADE 
Alivia Bienz, Eric Matamoros, Hannah Morris, Justin O'Leary, Reese Perretta, Beatrice Reyes, Emily Schwerer, Madeline Stromak, Shannon Gonzalez, Emma Titus, Ryan Trabulsy
 
 
HONORS 
 
FOURTH GRADE  
Shane Adler, Kellen Blackwell, Grace Fee, Rachel Gordon, Sophia Knowles, Brian Marsh, Hayley Peper, Connor Zrallack, Wyatt Zrallack, Ethan Blackwell, Kaley Brancaccio, Gina D'Alessio, Robert Gaudreau, Cooper Grimes,  
Grace Hamilton, Grace Hodges, Thomas Leach, Mathew Mathew, Cody Menke,  
Courtney Metcalfe, William Mitchell, Carlene Newman, Nemo Thomas, Gabriel Urrutia

FIFTH GRADE  
Caroline Ball, Karly Barton, Mariund Bas, Jensen Hicks, Gabriel Irizarry, Jonathan Lippard, Madison Nield, Brodie Rohrbough, Nicholas Siringo, Alex Alonzo, Bradley Brown, Casen Brugnone, Caleb Cobb, Alexander Gaudreau, 
Julia Jessup, Brooke Niemczyk, Alyssa Pewonski, Kendall Raym, Olivia Rekus, Danny Richmond, Bella Russman, James Sell, Paiten Springsteen

SIXTH GRADE  
Kate Capezza, McKenzie Christopher, Jaxon Grimes, William Picchiarini, Jonathan Plata, Gabrielle Richards, Kyle Trabulsy. Kellen Brown, Sophia Glenn, Gabrielle Levesque, Nicolas Macias, Orla McQuaid, Matthew Miller, Abhi Patel, Sarah Richmond, Evan Vanover 
 
SEVENTH GRADE  
Lily Barton, Nicholas Celidonio, Michael Cheyne, Austin Evans, Jose Mathew, Emily Noelke, Rebecca Noelke, Zach Rohrbough, Andrew Evans, Brooke Gagliano, Dylan Hendrickson, Drew Hicks, Emma Niemczyk, Mackenzie O'Loughlin, Bryson Stone, Hunter Wegelewski,
 
EIGHTH GRADE  
Darrell Decius, Bradley Moll, Cristian Ortiz, Anais Piquion, Stephanie Sarlo, Victoria Sarlo, Jackie Alcindor, Cole Brugnone, Haye Gong, Thomas Ivey, Brian Jacobus, Kristopher Lippard, Tiare Seibenick, Jake Stapleton 


PRINCIPAL'S LIST

SIXTH GRADE  
Brooke Botterbusch, Abbey Capezza, Kate Capezza, McKenzie Christopher, Anthony D'Alessio, Devan Fischbeck, Jaxon Grimes, Brandon Jones, Kaitlin Mathey, William Picchiarini,  Gabrielle Richards, Bryce Shevak, Kyle Trabulsy, Alexys Weideman, Smarlensly Altenor, Gwen Anderson, Francisco Barros, Kellen Brown, Julia DeMott,  Sophia Glenn, Gabrielle Levesque, Orla McQuaid, Abhishek Patel, Sarah Richmond,  Bennett Suba
 
SEVENTH GRADE  
Lily Barton, Nicholas Celidonio, Michael Cheyne, Casey Daigle, Berly Duclona, Austin Evans, Jacob Hoeffner, Josh Kimmelman, Joseph Mackenzie-Smith, Jose Mathew, Emily Noelke, Rebecca Noelke, Christopher Pantano, Andrew Priest, Samantha Priest,  Lindsey Richmond, Christopher Rodriguez, Zach Rohrbough, Christine Westenhaver, Hannah Barbare, Andrew Evans, Brooke Gagliano, Dylan Hendrickson, Drew Hicks, Gaby Leonor,  Laura Mejia, Brendan Mimnaugh, Emma Niemczyk, Mackenzie O'Loughlin, Paloma Parrotta, Manuel Rodriguez, Bryson Stone, Hunter Wegelewski, Robbie Yancy
 
EIGHTH GRADE 
Alivia Bienz, Ryan Christopher, Tayaih Culbertson, Darrell Decius, Josiah Harmon,  Angela LaPonza, Eric Matamoros, Bradley Moll, Hannah Morris, Cristian Ortiz, Reese Perretta, Derek Piccininni, Beatrice Reyes, Stephanie Sarlo, Victoria Sarlo, Emily Schwerer,  Madeline Stromak, Latoya Tanilus, Jackie Alcindor, Cole Brugnone, Carly Bush, Ariel Cumerma, Haye Gong, Shannon Gonzalez, Marco Ibarra, Thomas Ivey, Brian Jacobus, Kristopher Lippard, Genesis Mejia, Mary Perone,  Tiare Seibenick, Garrett Stacy, Jake Stapleton, Emma Titus, Ryan Trabulsy
Administration News
  • Please note we will not have school on Thursday, April 17.
  • "Thursday" Folders will go home on Wednesday, April 16. IOWA Test results will be put in the folders this week.
  • Thank you to all who have donated to Father Mark's school supply drive for his orphanage in Tanzania. At this point, the coordinators have told us they have met their goal of what they can collect and the storage container is full. Therefore, we are not collecting any additional school supplies. Way to go, St. A's!
Lenten Reflections

 
Thank you for participating in our Lenten Rice Bowl program. Students may bring their Rice Bowl's in after Easter and turn them in to their teachers or the front office. All Rice Bowl donations are due into school by April 25. We will count the money and issue one check to Catholic Relief Services. Remember, "What You Give Up for Lent Changes Lives" and your change matters in the lives of many. Thank you and Happy Easter!
PTO News 
The PTO is once again holding a Box Top Challenge for the students. The class that brings in the most Box Tops for Education by May 9 will have the chance to Silly String Mrs. Richmond! Homeroom parents have been collecting what you have sent in. If your class would like to win, send in as many Box Tops for Education by the last PTO meeting of the year on May 9. 
 
Here are the class totals so far for the Box Top Challenge:
B-1 - 15
B-2 - 75
B-3 -15
B-4 - 185
W-5 - 450
W-6 - 835
W-7 - 1,722
W-8 - 1,277
M-1 - 0
M-2 - 1,123
M-3 - 2,304
M-4 - 450
104 - 1,451
106 - 773
103 - 1,250
105 - 884
208 - 44
206 - 100
202 - 294
204 - 789
203 - 554
201 - 522

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PTO Officer Elections

The PTO is currently seeking nominations for officers for the 2014-15 School Year. Positions available: President, Vice President and Secretary. Please contact Mrs. Cathy Langel at (772) 215-2255 if you would like your name to be on the ballot for the elections on May 9. 

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Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

The St. Anastasia PTO will host St. A's Night at Tradition Field on Saturday, August 31. This "Back to School" night for families will be a fundraiser with tons of fun for all ages. We will start selling tickets next month. Tickets are $6 each and the PTO keeps 50% of each ticket sold. The student who sells the most tickets over the summer will have the opportunity to throw out the first pitch! There will be a class competition and other incentives and rewards. Stay tuned for details!

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Teacher Appreciation Apples

"Apples" for Your Teachers will be available for $1 each during Teacher Appreciation Week. Flyers to order the apples will go home in today's "Thursday" folder. Please make sure your child's name is on the order form. Apples can be pre-ordered or purchased on Monday, April 28-Wednesday, April 30 in the auditorium before school. 

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The Teacher Appreciation Lunch is Friday, May 2 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. We will have An All-American Lunch to spotlight our Baseball Bash and will need help with food, donations and set-up and clean up. If you can help, please call or text Mrs. Cristina Ball at (772) 618-3932.
Spring Scholastic Book Fair News
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is almost here. Mark your calendars for the week of April 28-May 2. Tons of great summer reading and more!

Click here for information on volunteering.
Junior Athletic League News
The Junior Athletic League program is pleased to announce a 5-week Lacrosse program that will begin on April 26th. The Saturday morning clinics will be directed by Mr. Brad Bobrick and offer instruction in fundamentals of lacrosse including catching, ground balls, shooting, passing, dodging and defensive positioning. The non-competitive league will run from 9-10:30 each Saturday beginning April 26 through May 24. Cost is $40 per athlete and is for students in 3rd through 8th grade. Click here to register.
Summer Camp News
We are pleased to offer Summer Camp again this year! There are a few options to choose from including sports camps, day camp and Pre-K day camp.

The dates of the Day Camps are:
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
No camp week of June 30-July 4
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-24
July 28-Aug. 1
Aug. 4-8

Each week will have a different theme such as Oceans Week, Theater Week, God Bless America Week and More! A sample schedule of each day includes:
  • 7:30 a..m. - Pre-camp activities
  • 9 a.m. - Check in and welcoming
  • 10 a.m. - Off campus activities such as swimming, skating, movies, bowling and more
  • 12 p.m. - lunch
  • 1:30 p.m.- On campus activities incorporating each week's theme such as arts and crafts, computers, games and more
  • 4 p.m. - Sports and free time
The cost is $95 per week. Registration forms for the Day Camp and Pre-K Day camp are available in the front office (call and request one be sent home) or click here to download the registration form. Pre-K day camp is for children ages 3-4. Regular Day Camp is for children ages 5-12.
 
Additionally, we will offer two sports camps. The first one is the Girls Volleyball Camp for children ages 7-13. This camp is June 9-12 at John Carroll High School Gym and is directed by Coach Lowell Odom. Click here for the registration form. 
 
The second sports camp is the Hall of Fame Basketball Camp for boys and girls. Directed by Coach Mike Leatherwood, this camp is June 23-26 for children ages 6-15 (two sessions). Cost is $70 if paid before June 16, $75 after that date.The camp will be held at JCHS gym. Click here for the registration form.
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.

Students in Mrs. Smith's Pre-K 3 class were recently learning about the letter V. They held a group cooking lesson to prepare and enjoy vegetable soup. Mrs. Smith was very proud of the children! They were excited to have Dr. Hoeffner and Mrs. Richmond stop by their class for a taste. It was a wonderful experience!







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Father Chamindra visited Mrs. Forget's Pre-K 4 class last Friday. He brought iPad photos of the Shroud of Turin that covered Jesus in the tomb. The children were spellbound by Father's Easter story.


First Grade News  
Our first graders re-enacted the Passion this week. Parents and grandparents enjoyed the presentation.






Second Grade News  
Our second graders went to the Hobe Sound Nature Center on Tuesday. Second graders have been learning about the trading of goods. The children learned that the United States protects endangered animals from being made into goods for trade. Second graders enjoyed making sand sculptures and acting out a skit sequencing the nesting of sea turtles.





Third Grade News  
Our third graders have been learning about life cycles in science. In their science journals, they have illustrated and written about the life cycle of a chicken. Last week, they had several "chicks" visit Mrs. O'Loughlin's classroom. What a fun experience!
Seventh Grade News  
Congratulations to these 7th grade students who earned 1st place at the State level for their JAC (Junior American Citizens) contest. Their entries are now being judged at the Southeast Division. Results should be available by early May. Way to go!

Dylan Hendrickson - Photo Essay
Emma Niemczyk - Short Story
Christopher Rodriguez - Poem
DJ Stickens (not pictured) - Poster 


Eighth Grade News

Save these important Date(s):

 

May 1 - Sea World Trip (permission slips and payment due by April 25)

May 6 at 6:30 p.m. - Poetry Night

May 29 at 8:15 a.m. - Bell Ringing Ceremony

May 29 - 9:30 a.m. - Farewell Mass

May 29 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Eighth Grade Luncheon (Dismissed at 1 p.m.)

May 30 at 7 p.m. - Graduation at Church

Scouting News

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 47002 made blankets for Project Linus. Project Linus is a non-profit organization that makes blankets for children in need. Mrs. Mercer is a member of the organization and she taught the girls how to make the blankets.

 

 

Protecting God's Children Workshops

Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

1:30 p.m. (2½ hours)

Call 561-775-9530 for reservations and directions

Online registration is not allowed for this session

Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop

If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance

 

You can go to www.virtus.org to register for a workshop, unless otherwise stated.Click on "Registration" to begin the registration process.

JCHS News

JCHS Alumni and 2014 Graduate Breakfast

Wednesday, April 23

9:30-10:30 a.m.

St. Anastasia Parish Center

Free

Welcome the class of 2014 to its upcoming Alumni Status, network with current Alumni and learn more about the JCHS Alumni Association. RSVP by April 14 to Kristen Trabulsy at ktrabulsy@gmail.com. All JCHS Alumni are invited.

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April, May & June 2014
April 17-21 - Easter Break

April 24 - 6th Grade Living Wax Museum

April 25-May 2 - Spring Scholastic Book Fair*

April 28-May 2 - Teacher Appreciation Week * 

April 30 - 7th Grade Retreat*, Young Authors Lunch 

 

May 1 - Middle School Field Trips

May 2 at 7:30 a.m. - School Advisory Council Meeting*
May 2 - Noon Dismissal
May 4 at 11:30 a.m. - First Holy Communion at St. Anastasia Catholic Church
May 6 -  2nd Grade Parent Mass & May Crowning
May 6  - 8th Grade Poet's Tea
May 8  - Student of the Month Breakfast for January-May
May 8  - Spring Band Concert*
May 9 at 7:45 a.m.  - PTO Meeting*
May 12 & 13 - Band Pictures

May 23  - Pre-K Water Day*
May 26 - No School, Memorial Day
May 29 - 8th Grade Bell Ringing Ceremony, Farewell Mass & Luncheon*
May 30  - 8th Grade Graduation*  

 

June 3  - Noon Dismissal, Last Day for Kindergarten & Pre-K and Kindergarten Celebration
June 4  - Last Day of School, Noon Dismissal 

  

* Volunteer Opportunity   
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Sincerely,
Linette Trabulsy
Development Director
St. Anastasia Catholic School
Mission Statement

The Saint Anastasia Catholic School and Church Community is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, where Catholic doctrine and values are integrated with a challenging curriculum.  

 

Through effective and innovative instruction, a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and active participation in the Sacramental life of the church, we work together with our families to develop foundations on which our children can build their lives.

Inspired by the founding Adrian Dominican nuns in 1927, St. Anastasia Catholic School continues to seek the truth in the Gospel, the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, and the value of all human life.