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A Great School Year is Underway!
    
Thank you for a wonderful first week of school. We appreciate your patience and kindness! The students are starting to get into their routines and we are positive that our 90th Anniversary Year is going to be a great one!
Just a reminder:
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
August 26th, 7-8:30 p.m. - K-4th grade parents only
Parents will receive important classroom information from teachers at our Back to School Nights. The evening will begin with a brief introduction and summary in the auditorium and continue in the classrooms. This meeting is for parents only.
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Cell Phone Policy
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Attention Parents:
This is a new policy this year. It is found on pg. 17 of the Handbook. Please familiarize yourself with this change in policy!
Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Device Policy
Saint Anastasia School strongly discourages students from bringing any personal electronic device on campus, however, if brought on campus, student-owned cell phones/other electronic devices will be required to be confined to the student's backpack. Cell phones will not be allowed to be used during school hours and may not be seen or heard from. Cell phones/electronic devices must be shut off during school hours, during extracurricular activities and during After Care.
If students must use a cell phone to contact a parent/guardian at any time, students must ask for permission first from the supervising teacher/coach to do so. No calling or texting may be done without permission. If students are found using a cell phone without permission the following disciplinary action may take place:
1st offense: Lunch Detention
2nd offense: After School Detention with $10 fine
3rd offense: Saturday Detention with $20 fine
Phones/electronic devices which are confiscated from students during the school day will be taken to the school office where they can be picked up after school hours.
Cell phones/electronic devices will be returned to parent/guardian only.
The school assumes no liability for lost or damaged cell phones or other electronic devices.
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Parent/Student Handbook
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Diocesan policy requires that a signed Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form is kept on file for every family each year. Please review the handbook, sign the Parent-Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form that was sent home yesterday and return the form to the school office by Monday, August 24, 2015. The 2015 edition of the Parent Student Handbook can be found on the school's website - www.saintanastasiaschool.org. If you require a paper copy of the handbook, please contact the school office. Copies of the forms to be signed were sent home in the Thursday folder or you can click here for the form. USE OF STUDENT INFORMATION/IMAGES - Parents are asked to read, sign and return by August 24, 2015, the "Diocesan Authorization for Use and Reproduction of Physical Likeness" form that was sent home yesterday. A parent who does not wish for his or her child's picture to be used by the school or other entities of the Diocese of Palm Beach should notify the Principal in writing by August 24, 2015. Click here for the form.
The Volunteer Handbook form can be downloaded here.
If you have already returned the Handbook Acknowledgement Form and the Diocesan Authorization for Use and Reproduction of Physical Likeness Form, thank you. You do not need to send in the forms again.
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Parent/Student Handbook Addendum Please note the following addendum to our Parent/Student Handbook which is effective immediately (8/18/15):
Saint Anastasia Catholic School maintains a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for use in the event a student is having an anaphylactic reaction. Designated staff members have been trained to administer injections if a student is having an anaphylactic reaction."
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Individual Photos - Next Thursday
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All students will take their individual photos next Thursday, August 27. Students should wear their regular uniforms, not PE uniforms. Eighth graders should wear their Sunday best.
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Aftercare Options
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Students will be checked in at the media center where they will be given the following options:
- Media Center for grades 1-8 with three options:
- media tables (students can work on homework quietly/independently)
- computers
- collaboration lab (this option will not be available until the collaboration tables arrive)
- Legos: grades K-8 (Tuesdays with Mr. Marsh)
- Arts and Crafts: grades K-8 (Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mrs. Odom)
- Band/Drum Line: grades 5-8 with Mr. Hillard and Mrs. Langel. Watch newsletter for more information!
We will also offer several enrichment activities after school:
- Lego Robotics: Beginning Sept. 3rd. Watch newsletter for information on signing up!
- Jr. Gardening Club: Beginning Sept. 23 with Mrs. Steele. Watch newsletter for more information!
- Odyssey of the Mind: Run by parent volunteers. Watch newsletter for more information!
By 4:30 all students will be at the pavilion, weather permitting. Students inside of the Media Center will be walked over to the pavilion around 4:25.
Again we ask for your patience with After Care as we train ALL new staff! We appreciate your support!
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Homeroom Parents News
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Now that you have been informed of your child's classroom assignment, we are looking forward to enthusiastic moms or dads to step forward and volunteer to become a Homeroom Parent. This year, the Homeroom Parent program will be coordinated by Mrs. Karina Priest and some changes to the program have been made for this school year. As a Homeroom Parent, you earn your 20 hours for the year. However, there are new aspects to the program and here are the highlights:
- Homeroom parents can only serve as homeroom parent for one class;
- Homeroom parents will need to email the parents in their class and teachers monthly to keep them informed. A parent contact list will be provided to you;
- Homeroom parents are welcome and encouraged to attend all PTO meetings, and will get an email after every meeting highlighting information to disseminate; however, attendance is not mandatory;
- Homeroom parents must coordinate Christmas and End of the Year Parties with teachers and families;
- Homeroom parents must coordinate class auction package/basket.
Classes who need Homeroom Parents:
B-1/Brennan/Pre-K4
B-3/Forget/Pre-K4
W-5/Picano/K
W-8/Bush/1
M-2/Barton/2
105/Stapleton/5
201/Lott/6
The 20 hours will be earned by tasks. The four main tasks include: the Christmas Party, End of Year Party, Auction item and monthly communication with parents. Each task completed earns 5 points. Those parents who go above and beyond will earn prizes such as free dress days for their children, free lunch or a feature in the newsletter. We will announce a meeting date for the Homeroom parents in an upcoming newsletter.
If you are interested in being your child's class Homeroom parent, please text or email Karina Priest at 561-329-4515, karinapriest@gmail.com
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Volunteer News
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HOW DO I BECOME AN APPROVED VOLUNTEER OR FIELD TRIP CHAPERONE?
It is the policy of the Diocese of Palm Beach and St. Anastasia Catholic School to complete a background and fingerprint check on any parent/adult who wishes to volunteer in the classroom, volunteer at school events or chaperone a field trip.
Before a parent may volunteer or chaperone they must also
- attend a Protecting God's Children workshop. Protecting God's Children is a workshop on child sexual abuse. The schedule of workshops is placed in the weekly newsletter.
- read and sign the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Pastoral Conduct for Church Personnel.
- complete a Volunteer Information Sheet.
Parents will not be approved to volunteer or chaperone until we have received the following: - results of a fingerprint background check;
- verification of attendance at a Protecting God's Children workshop;
- a signed Code of Pastoral Conduct;
- a completed Volunteer Information Sheet.
The fingerprint background check is valid for 5 years. Please call or send a note to the office if you would like to request a Volunteer Packet. The packet will be sent home with your child.
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PTO News
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 Join St. Anastasia Catholic School PTO as they host the St. A's Back to School Baseball Bash at Tradition Field with the St. Lucie Mets. Invite friends and family to join in on the fun! Enjoy a great baseball game, games for the kids and even the National Anthem performed by some of our very own choir members! This is a fundraiser for the PTO and the student who sells the most tickets to the event will win the opportunity to throw out the first pitch.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Xtreme Barcodes, Inc.
See The Difference, Inc.
Tickets are just $6 each and can be purchased by cash, check (made payable to St. Anastasia) or through the St. A's Payment Plan. For more information or tickets, contact Keri Ann Hughes at 772-607-4230 or kvsunfire@aol.com. Ticket order forms are available on the school's website at www.saintanastasiaschool.org. Sponsorships are available, too! Click here for the flyer.
The PTO will have tickets available for purchase in the auditorium during Back to School Night (August 26) and during drop off the mornings of August 24-26.
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Pre-K Post
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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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Endowment Board of Directors News
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Mark Your Calendars Now for November FUN raising
A fun-filled "Ruckus Roast of John Langel" and Florida-themed Foodies' Delight Buffet will highlight St. Anastasia School Endowment Board's annual Gala on Saturday, November 14th at the St. Anastasia Parish Center from 6 until 9 p.m.
Set your sights now on attending an evening of bountiful gratitude and goodwill hunting as we celebrate John Langel's lifelong volunteer service and his many contributions to the school, parish, and community.
Sponsorship details and other information is available by calling 466-2381.
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Protecting God's Children Workshops
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St. Joseph School (Stuart)
Saturday, August 22, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 3 hours
Call Tina Sprauer at 772-287-6975 to register and if you have questions.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance. Online registration is not allowed for this session.
Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop
St. Bernadette Church (St. Lucie West)
Saturday, August 22, 2015
1:00 p.m. - 2 ½ hours
Call 772-336-9956 to register and if you have questions.
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.
St. Joseph School (Stuart)
Monday, August 24, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 3 hours
Call Tina Sprauer at 772-287-6975 to register and if you have questions.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance.Online registration is not allowed for this session.
Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop
St. Helen School (Vero Beach)
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
7:00 p.m. - 2 ½ hours
Call Tracey Terpstra at 1-772-567-5457 to register and if you have questions.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance. Online registration is not allowed for this session.
Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop
You can go to www.virtus.org to register for a workshop, unless otherwise stated. Click on "Registration" to begin the registration process.
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Anastasia's Attic
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St. Anastasia Catholic School's Anastasia's Attic Thrift Shop directly benefits our school. Your donations are so important to us. Please call for a pick-up of large items. Pick-up days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. 772-467-1444. The drop-off box at school has moved a little to the west of the old location, but is still available for you! You may drop off items there or at the shop located at 3901 Okeechobee Road, across from Moonswiners (formerly Dale's Bar-B-Q).
Shop hours are:
Monday - Friday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Every hour you work at the Attic will count for two (2) hours towards the volunteer hours you need at school!
For more information, or to schedule a pick up of a donation, contact Maria Meyer at (772) 467-1444.
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The Attic is in need of appliances in working order to sell. Thank you.
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JCHS News
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The JCHS Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m. in the gym.
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John Carroll High School is once again hosting its popular Mega Drawing this year! Tickets are on sale for $50 each or 3 for $100. The drawing is a 50/50 style, with the winner taking half of the collected proceeds up to $20,000! The winning ticket will be pulled during halftime of the John Carroll Open House/football game on Friday, October 23rd. You need not be present to win.
Tickets can be purchased by completing the online "Ticket Order Form," found on www.JohnCarrollHigh.com, through your student's school account, or on campus. All ticket sales should be completed by Friday, October 16th and returned to the school with ticket stub and payment. For additional information, please visit www.JohnCarrollHigh.com.
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Diocese of Palm Beach News
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 The Diocese of Palm Beach's Office of Catholic Schools is proud to announce that it is launching several new communication platforms to better serve its students, parents, alumni, employees, community members, and supporters near and far.
1. Website: www.DiocesePB.org/Schools
The website is currently being updated, and will be launched in the near future.
2. Facebook: www.facebook.com/DoPBCatholicSchools
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August & September 2015
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August 25 - All School Mass - 9:30 a.m.
August 26 - K-4th Grade Back to School Night - 7 p.m.
August 27-28 - Cheerleading Tryouts
August 29 - PTO Back to School Baseball Bash at Tradition Field
September 7 - No School, Labor Day
September 11 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting
September 16 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
September 18 - Pre-K Safari Day, Noon Dismissal
September 28 - 6th 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.saintanastasiaschool.org. God Bless! Sincerely, Linette Trabulsy Development Director St. Anastasia Catholic School
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