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Pope Francis Visits the U.S.
 We are so excited for the Pope to visit the United States next week. Our school has various plans to engage our students during his visit. We will watch some of the live video feed during the week, learn about the Pope and even create a 3D bust of Pope Francis with the new 3D printer in the STREAM Lab! Please read the article that was recently published in The Tribune regarding what local schools are doing to celebrate Pope Francis' visit (click here). Click here for an interesting "infographic" to learn about the Pope. A full schedule of the Pope's trip is available by clicking here.
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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
Pony Rides
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!
Click here for flyer. Click here for the ticket order form. For details on prizes and other information, please click here.
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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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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Thank you to everyone who attended the first PTO meeting of the year. Please join us for the next PTO meeting on Friday, Oct. 9th at 7:45 in M211. ____________________________________________________________
Our PTO Box Tops for Education chairwomen are hard at work sorting, cutting and counting the Box Tops for submission this month. Send in those Box Tops marked with your child's classroom. Thank you.
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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.
Attention Pre-K Parents: Due to the weather conditions, the Pre-K Safari Day scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 has been postponed until next Friday, Sept. 25. Sorry for any inconvenience!
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Second Grade News
| The second graders in Mrs. Steele's class visited the STREAM lab this week. They participated in a contest where teams competed to make the tallest structure out of tape and popsicle sticks. Great job, second grade!
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Third Grade News
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Mrs. Dohrer's third grade class sold the most tickets to the PTO's Back to School Baseball Bash. They celebrated their win on Friday with a lunch provided by the St. Lucie Mets and their mascot, Klutch!
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Fourth Grade News
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The fourth graders in Mrs. Savage's class are working hard on their Saxon Diary of a Math Kid interactive journals.
Students in Mrs. Schildwachter's 4th grade class recently visited the STREAM Lab. Prior to going to the Lab, they learned about the Tower of Babel in Religion. They also talked about the Twin Towers on Friday, Sept. 11. They discussed other towers in our world including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Pyramids, and more. While in the Lab, they designed and built their own towers using marshmallows, spaghetti and play-dough. Great job, 4th grade!
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Fifth Grade News
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Last week Mrs. Springsteen and Mrs. Odom joined forces to teach a lesson that infused art into writing. The students had a blast learning about beautiful works of art!! They worked on stretching out their details, incorporating colorful vocabulary and tapping into their creativity to write fictional stories and lists based on various pieces of art. The students said the experience was, "Cool and Groovy," and "Snazzy-Jazzy!"
Click here to watch the Flipagram photos.
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Technology News
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We are very proud of how we use technology at St. Anastasia. Our Director of Information Services, Mr. Takahashi, was recently interviewed by the Florida Catholic regarding technology in the classroom. Click here to read the article.
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Send a Teacher to NCEA
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Voting has started to send a Catholic school teacher to the NCEA 2016 convention in San Diego! Our very own Mrs. Springsteen has made the cut for the final 64!
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Job Opportunity
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Substitute Teacher and Substitute Teacher Assistants Needed
These are as needed positions, with no benefits.
Substitute Teacher
Salary is $11 per hour
Applicants must have at least a two year college degree. It is preferred that some of the classes taken are in the area of Elementary Education.
Substitute Teacher Assistant
Salary is $9 per hour.
Applicants must have at least a high school diploma. Completion of some college classes is preferred.
If you are interested in either position, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Dr. Kevin Hoeffner, Principal.
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Odyssey of the Mind
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 Dear Parents,
We will, once again, offer the Odyssey of the MindŽ 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 MINDŽ? 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 start the 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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Religious Emblems Jump Start
October 3, 2015
9:30 AM - 12 Noon
Cathedral of St. Ignatius
Get a "jump start" on your religious emblem program this year with the help of some experienced Catholic Scouters! Scouts, (boys and girls) parents, coordinators, and counselors are invited to attend. You will be able to purchase workbooks for $5 (respond by 9/23 to give us time to order books), fill out commitment forms, and start some emblem-specific activities with the help of experienced members of the diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. The fee for this event is $5, but if you submit your Commitment Form and $10 (or half of the annual $20 fee) by this date, there will be no additional charge to attend.
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The Bear Den of Cub Scout Pack 473 met for the first time on Friday. They made "Sit-Upons" to carry their gear and sit on.
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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. 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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The St. Anastasia Church Middle School Youth Group kicked off their year last Friday at a meeting with 50 students! Directed by Mrs. Becky Springsteen and assisted by Seminarian Daniel Daza-Jaller, the Youth Group will meet monthly and participate in community service activities throughout the year.
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St. Anastasia Church Community would like to welcome Daniel Daza-Jaller our new seminarian to our Catholic Family! He will be with us for the 2015-2016 school year.
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That Man is You! is an interactive men's program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture,That Man is You! seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.
The Spirit of Nazareth ~ D I S C O V E R - The true source of the struggles in the spiritual life and the time honored means for winning the spiritual battle.
- The practical means for developing a prayer life that puts you into communion with God so that you can discern is will in your life.
- A step-by-step guide to developing a "spiritual plan of life" that enables you to make true progress in your spiritual life.
- The grace being offered families to experience the love, peace and joy found within the Holy Family.
Program Information Friday Mornings, St. Anastasia Parish Center, Begins October 2, 2015 Schedule 6:00 am - Breakfast; 6:25 am - Presentation; 7:00 am - Small Group Discussions; 7:30 am - Conclusion Registration Registration forms are located in the Parish Office. If you were previously registered you are not required to register again.
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JCHS News
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Job Opening at John Carroll High School
Job Opening: Part time bus driver
Salary: $10.50 per hour.
Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
Send resume to Belle Young, Transportation Director - 464-5200
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Drama Workshop at JCHS
There are only three openings left for the Tuesday afternoon theater workshop! This workshop is for students in grades 2-8. If you would like to reserve one of these spots, please email Mrs. Z at pzalnoski@johncarrollhigh.com________________________________________  Save the date for the JCHS annual Open House on October 23rd. They will once again be giving away FREE tuition to a 2016 prospective 9th grader!
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September & October 2015
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September 18 - Noon Dismissal
September 23 - 5th Grade Parent Mass
September 25 - Pre-K Safari Day
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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