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Service Learning Program
During Catholic Schools Week of 2015, our school community pledged to help others through service projects each year. Each grade has been assigned a non-profit group to learn about and participate in some sort of service project. Last week, our first graders met with representatives from Food for the Poor which is their non-profit group. Food For The Poor Inc. is an ecumenical Christian nonprofit organization based in Coconut Creek, Florida that provides food, medicine, and shelter, among other services, to the poor in Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about this organization, click here. For a list of the Service Learning projects by grade, click here. 
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Safety News
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 Now that we are four weeks into the school year, it is important that all parents (including Kindergarten and 1st grade) drop their children off at the appropriate drop off locations in the morning. For Kindergarten through 8th grade, the drop off location is the north side of the auditorium. Please do not walk your child into the auditorium. Please use the designated drop off areas as this will help with all morning routines and assist those on duty in watching those students in the cafeteria. - Please do not use your cell phone while in car line. This is for the safety of our staff and students.
- When picking up your child(ren) from aftercare, please use a parking space. Do not leave your car unattended in a non-lined space.
Thank you for your assistance!
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90th Anniversary Tervis Tumblers
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To celebrate our 90th Anniversary, we are making St. Anastasia 24 oz. Tervis Tumblers. They will cost $20 each. To pre-order yours, please click here for the order form.
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Yearbooks On Sale Now!
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YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!
SAVE MONEY & ORDER YOURS TODAY!
Purchase your copy NOW to ensure that you will have this treasury of once-in-a-lifetime, school memories. All orders are placed through the yearbook company, Herff Jones. Please do not send in your checks or payment to the school.
Yearbooks purchased by 12/18/2015 cost only $25. Yearbooks purchased after 12/18/2015 will cost $30. A limited number of yearbooks will be ordered, so don't miss out on purchasing your hardcover, 104 page, full color yearbook!
Log on to the Herff Jones secure website:
Your order number is 17269.
Contact Linda Hamilton at lhamilton@saintanastasiaschool.org with any questions.
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PTO News
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The PTO is selling these ladies t-shirts for $20. They are available for purchase in the front office. |
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Harvest Fest
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SAVE THE DATE:
Harvest Fest is Saturday, October 24 from 4:30-8 p.m. at the pavilion!
You won't want to miss any of the fun as we have:
Cow Chip Bingo with a Cash Prize of $5,000
St. Anastasia Friends and Family Fellowship Ministry Trunk or Treat
Parade of Costumes
St. Anastasia Bereavement Ministry Pie Auction
St. Anastasia CCW Bake Sale
Games & Cornhole Tournament
DJ
St. A's Royal Ram Band Drumline Demonstration
New this year, we will have a German Beer Garden with fall beer specials from Southern Eagle as well as a German Band and Food!
Information regarding Cow Chip Bingo Tickets will be forthcoming. Take a chance at winning $5,000 in the Cow Chip Bingo - tickets are only $25 each!
Volunteers are welcome to sign up by clicking here! We are especially looking for families and friends to decorate a "Trunk" for the Trunk or Treat. Prizes for Best Decorated Trunk! |
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Pre-K News
|  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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Kindergarten News
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Students in Mrs. Smith's kindergarten class are learning about color mixing. After they read the story MOUSE PAINT, they used marbles as their "mice" to run across their puddles of red, blue, and yellow paint to see what would happen when the colors mixed. They created a beautiful bulletin board in their class with their artwork. Great job, Kindergarten!
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Odyssey of the Mind
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 Dear Parents,
We will, once again, offer the Odyssey of the Mind® program at St. Anastasia as an after school Enrichment activity! This activity would be open, by invitation, to all divergent thinkers.
WHAT IS ODYSSEY OF THE MIND®? Odyssey of the Mind is a program where students will build contraptions, design and paint props, make costumes, write scripts, make decisions, take risks and have fun with creativity. Students work 1-3 hours a week learning self-confidence, evaluating ideas and solving one of five problems. No adult assistance is permitted in this process. (Hands off, mom and dad!) A coach (or two) is required; however, the coaches' responsibilities are primarily to keep the team on task, supervising, finding materials and guiding the kids in their problem solving, guiding the team through the rules of competition, and asking questions to keep the team thinking in the right direction. Coaches' also work with the team to practice spontaneous problems and teach basic skills the team might need (such as sewing,) and transport the team to shop for good "stuff," such as paint, wood, fabric, pvc pipe, spray foam insulation, balloons ... (hey, you never know what a creative team might need.)
DO TEAMS COMPETE? Yes, in March teams perform their solutions. This is a day of excitement and pride! However, the emphasis in Odyssey is on the process, not the product, and every team that successfully solves the problem is a winner. Students learn that scores can be subjective, but skills they learn and the self-confidence they gain are absolute and last a lifetime! The tournament is a celebration of creativity.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We are very excited to offer this wonderful program, however, we need volunteer coaches to make it happen! This is not a large commitment! If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Tricia Goulet at 772-291-3319. We hope you will join this new and exciting learning adventure! |
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Junior Master Gardener Program
|  We will be starting a Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program on Monday, September 21st. This program is modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener program for adults, and is supported through 4-H and the St. Lucie County Extension Office.
The JMG program helps young people become good gardeners and good citizens. Like the Master Gardener program the JMG activities offer horticultural and environmental science education to interested young gardeners. The JMG program incorporates group and individual activities using a teacher/leader guide book full of information, activities, and opportunities for the students to earn JMG certificates. Local Farmers &/or Certified Master Gardeners will visit with the students throughout the year to answer questions and help with some of the activities.
The Junior Master Gardener program will meet every other Monday after school beginning September 21st, from 3:30-4:30 and is open to interested, motivated students in 5th through 8th grades.
In addition to the certified activities, the JMG students will also be helping with miscellaneous gardening tasks.
Please complete & turn in this form contact Mrs. Steele via e-mail if you are interested in becoming a Junior Master Gardener.
dsteele@saintanastasiaschool.org.
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Scouting News
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Cub Scouts have lots of fun, adventure and activities with the den and pack. But there's more to it than that. Being a Cub Scout means being a member of a worldwide youth movement that stands for certain values and beliefs. Cub Scouting is more than something to do. It's all about the boy he is and the person he will become. If you have a boy entering 1st through 5th Grade and want him to be part of a GREAT organization, please call Beth Pantano at 786-266-8016. Scouting is a ministry of St. Anastasia. If you are looking for a way to fulfill your family's ministry obligation, please consider becoming part of the Pack 473's leadership team. We have several summer activities planned. You won't want to miss these "getting to know you" opportunities for parents and scouts. For more information on scouting visit: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts.aspx.
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Endowment News
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Mark Your Calendars Now for November FUNraising
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. Juliana School (West Palm Beach)
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
6:30 p.m. - 2 ½ hours
This workshop is for ADULTS only.
Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop.
There will be NO BABYSITTING
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance
St. Peter Church (Jupiter)
Saturday, September 19, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 3 hours
This workshop is for ADULTS only.
Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop
There will be NO BABYSITTING
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance.
St. Sebastian Church (Sebastian)
Saturday, October 24, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 2 hours
Please register online
You will need a pen or pencil
This workshop is for ADULTS only.
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.
The workshop will be held in the Church Hall.
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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St. Anastasia Church News
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 Live the Love. It's Real."The future of the world and the Church
passes through the family."
-Pope John Paul II, Familiaris Consorito #75
Integrating the latest findings from modern science with the timeless teaching of the faith and the wisdom of the saints, The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage places authentic marital happiness within every couple's reach.
The Choice Wine puts couples on a path to superabundance through seven simple, yet highly effective steps:
- Honor your wedding vows
- Use money for other people
- Give God some of your time
- Set your mind on the things above
- Find God in yourself
- Find God in other people
- Make it easy to be good and hard to be bad
Program Details
St. Anastasia Church Parish Center
Monday Nights from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meets weekly from September 14, 2015 - November 9, 2015
Babysitting available
Schedule
6:30pm - Doors open for refreshments 6:50pm - Welcome/ opening prayer 6:55pm - DVD presentation 7:55pm - Small group discussion 8:25pm - Closing prayer and dismissal Registration forms are available in the parish office or on our website at www.stanastasiachurch.org. For more information please contact Amy McKee at 772-812-3572 or by email at McKeeAmyM@aol.com.
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September & October 2015
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September 18 - Pre-K Safari Day, Noon Dismissal
September 23 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
September 28 - 6th Grade Parent Mass
October 8 at 2 p.m. - Living Rosary
October 9 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting
October 12 Pre-K - Parent Conferences Begin
October 13 - 4th Grade Parent Mass
October 16 - 8th Grade Retreat, End of 1st Quarter
October 19 - No School, Teacher Work Day
October 20 - 2nd Quarter Begins, K-2 Parent Conferences Begin
October 22 - Look Ahead a Grade Day
October 24 - Harvest Fest
October 29 - Principal's List Free Dress Day
October 30 - Pre-K Pumpkin Patch Day, K-2 Fall Fun Day
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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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