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Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month! They are fourth-graders Samantha Decker and Leilany Gonzalez; fifth-graders Ethan Priest and Arthur Costa; sixth-graders Kendra Brown and Joanna Chicas; seventh-graders William Orlopp and Nick Siringo; and eighth-graders Abhi Patel and Kyle Trabulsy. 
Students in fourth through eighth grade are nominated for this honor by their teachers based on their outstanding achievement in scholarship, citizenship, faithfulness and leadership. They are recognized for their positive attitude, respect and friendship towards others and hard work. Students chosen as Students of the Month attend a special breakfast in their honor and receive a certificate.
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Open House
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Please share this information with friends and family!
As St. Anastasia Catholic School celebrates its 90th Anniversary, we would like to invite prospective parents, grandparents and students to come experience what makes our school exceptional! Join us on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The school is located at 401 S. 33rd Street in Fort Pierce and serves students in Pre-K 3 through eighth grade. Discover the difference at St. Anastasia where we have been serving the Treasure Coast since 1926. St. Anastasia Catholic School provides an engaging and challenging curruculum with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathmatics (STREAM). Each student participates in weekly enrichment clusters. We boast a championship athletic program, as well as an award-winning fine arts program that includes band, choir, drama, Spanish, art and more! We are proud of our Catholic identity by providing community service learning projects, weekly liturgies and daily prayer. The school has 1:1 technology in grades 5-8. The campus is gated with a full security system. We are also pleased to offer extra-curricular activities such as Student Government, Odyssey of the Mind, Girls and Boys Scouts, Engineering for Kids STEM Lego Robotics, Drum Line and Junior Master Gardener Program. St. Anastasia also has an aftercare program, hot lunch service and bus service is available. For more information about the school or for questions about the Open House, please contact the school at 772-461-2232 or visit www.saintanastasiaschool.org.
We are looking for enthusiastic tour guides to help with the event. Training, materials and t-shirts will be provided. Please click here to sign up! Thank you!
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Veterans Day Celebration
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 All Veterans and their families are invited to a special Veterans Day Mass and gathering on Wednesday, November 11th at the 8:15 a.m. Mass. After Mass and a special blessing, all are invited to St. Anastasia School for a performance by our award winning band, a light breakfast and fellowship. Please help spread the word!
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
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Administration News
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
St. Anastasia School is required by the St. Lucie County Department of Public Safety to provide parents with the school's evacuation procedures in the event that an emergency occurs at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant on Hutchinson Island.
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Head Lice Information Sheet
St. Anastasia School has recently detected several cases of head-lice that are currently being treated. I appreciate the generous assistance that parent volunteers have provided to the school to help to improve awareness and assist us with checking heads. Affected classes have been thoroughly checked, cleaned, and treated. Teachers have been notified of preventative measures to take in the weeks ahead to prevent a recurrence of lice. The purpose of this flier is to inform and educate our families about head lice.
Head lice do not carry any disease, nor does their presence mean that you or your child are dirty. Contrary to popular belief, lice prefer to live on clean heads. A louse is as big as a sesame seed and cannot jump or fly from person to person. The "no-nit" policy of our school and the St. Lucie County School District states, that students will not be allowed to return to class until all lice and nits are removed. Volunteer nurses and administrative staff are typically used to check the children. However, parents should be checking their children regularly for lice.
The recommendations below should be followed by the entire family if you find lice on your child's head. After following these recommendations, please bring your child to the front office to be checked before you drop them off. Upon returning to school, your child will be inspected by a volunteer nurse or member of the staff to determine that all lice and nits (eggs) have been removed. If nits are found on your child's head, you will be required to take your child home for additional treatment and nit removal. If the following directions are followed, infected students should hopefully return to school within 48 hours of detection, depending on the severity of the infestation.
The initial removal of nits from your child's head will likely take 1-8 hours depending on the type of hair. The continuing process of nit picking and disinfecting your home may take two days. And, the complete treatment cycle, according to most literature, is expected to take 10-14 days.
Basic Head Louse Control Recommendations
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Live lice must be removed or killed. Mechanically removing head lice can be accomplished using a special fine-toothed comb which requires no use of pesticides. This method is time consuming but can be made easier after a treatment with ordinary hair conditioner. Various creams and shampoos which contain pesticides are available over the counter for treatment of head lice. These treatments are not always effective and can cause reactions in some children. There are two or three products available by prescription only, which are known to be quite effective at killing head lice. The prescription products do contain pesticides. Recently several new brands of head lice shampoos have become available over-the-counter which claim to be non-toxic and effective at killing lice. No known scientific reports exist as to their efficacy.
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Eggs (nits) of head lice should be removed from the child's hair. This step is the most crucial and will require most of your time and effort. There are no known products available over-the-counter which kill head lice eggs completely. Eggs must be removed using a fine-toothed comb or tweezers.
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Your child's bedding, clothes, and towels should be washed in warm soapy water and dried in a dryer on the "high heat" cycle. This step should be completed on the same day as above steps. Any personal items such as toys or stuffed animals which cannot be laundered must be sealed in a plastic bag for two weeks. Although head lice live only on humans, this step will kill any lice or eggs which may have recently fallen off your child's head. Vacuuming carpets may also help.
For more complete information on head lice, please contact your doctor or go on-line to review the following resources:
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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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 Attention parents: There will be a gift wrapping party for Santa's Christmas Corner on Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Seacoast Self Storage located at 2448 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34946. This is a fun way to get some volunteer hours on a weekend!
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Save the date - The next PTO meeting is Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:45 a.m. in M211 of the Media Center.
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Fall Scholastic Book Fair
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The Book Fair Begins this SUNDAY!
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is November 8-13. Click here for details about the event.
Click here to sign up to work or fill out this form and return to Mrs. Palmeri in the Media Center.
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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.
Our Pre-K students enjoyed Pumpkin Patch Day last Friday!
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Kindergarten News
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Students in Mrs. Smith's kindergarten class recently finished their first STREAM Unit. The unit theme was based on the book titled, "The Busy Tree." There were six educational centers that the children rotated through over the 6 week period. Additionally, they learned about leaves, trees, the animals who live in and around trees, Johnny Appleseed and his prayer. They made a class graph regarding who like green or red apples best. The six educational centers were: Apple Stamping with paint, Board Game - The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel, Building with blocks made of wood, Touch and Feel Sensory Center - bins filled with acorns, leaves, beans, plastic insects, etc., Play dough Tree Art and Mural Painting- they created a mural based on the book - it is on display in the media center. Mrs. Smith said it has been a joy-filled six weeks! Great job, students!
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First Grade News
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Tuesday was Election Day in First Grade. They learned about Election Day and had a cookie election to decide which is the best cookie- Oreo or chocolate chips. Results to be determined!
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Kindergarten & First Grade News
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Our kindergarten and first grade students enjoyed an afternoon of fall educational games and activities on Friday! It was a great way to kick off the Halloween Weekend!
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Third Grade News
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Our third graders completed their fall book reports and created pumpkins to represent the main characters of their books. They were all so creative!
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Fourth Grade News
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 The fourth grade Big Apple Pizza Night is Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 4-9 p.m. The proceeds from this evening help offset the cost of the field trip to St. Augustine. |
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Eighth Grade News
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The 8th grade retreat is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23.
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Mr. Marsh and the eighth graders enjoyed hosting the Haunted Classroom.
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Sports News
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Congratulations to the Varsity Soccer Team who won the Treasure Coast Athletic Conference Championship in October! Way to go, Rams!
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Service Learning News
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Our third graders are working with Cross Catholic Outreach for their Service Learning project this year. They will be collecting "Boxes of Joy" for children in Guatemala during October 16-November 6. On Nov. 6th, they will have a packing party where they will sort and package the boxes to be delivered. If you would like to help our third graders by filling a box or donating to their efforts, please contact Mrs. Kelly Lalicon at the8lalicons@ymail.com. Please visit their website for details and watch the video below to see how wonderful this project is.
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The Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway! It runs through November 18. Each grade is responsible for a specific food items, however any and all donations are appreciated. Please see the flyer by clicking here.
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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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Scouting News
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Girl Scouts learned about the science of soap making when they recently got to make 20 bars of home-made soap. 
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Church News
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Christ The King / Viva Cristo Rey
Come and celebrate The KING and Prince of Peace!
Sunday, November 22, 2015
What is happening?
In place of all the regular scheduled Masses at St. Anastasia Church, Juan Diego Center, and the Notre Dame Catholic Mission, on Sunday, November 22nd, our community of families and friends will celebrate one Mass together.
7:30 a.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Anastasia Church
8:00 a.m.
Procession
10:00 a.m.
The Divine Liturgy (Mass), on the St. Anastasia School Pavilion and Soccer Field
What will I need?
Seating will be available under the pavilion or bring your chairs and blankets for seating on the soccer field. Food will be available for purchase after Mass. Please join us after Mass for the Christ The King Soccer Tournament from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Why? To publicly celebrate Christ as Our King & Savior of the World. Please Note: The Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m. on November 21st will be celebrated as normal.
Attention St. A's Parents and Families! We are encouraging all family members to wear the same t-shirts for this event. We would like all students to wear their grey St. Anastasia PE shirts. We will give away adult size matching shirts prior to the event through Mrs. Trabulsy's office. If you know you will be attending and want a shirt, please contact Mrs. Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@saintanastasiaschool.org. We look forward to everyone attending!
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 Local Knights of Columbus Council 15429 to Sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge Competition
All boys and Girls aged 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2015 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The competition will be held Saturday, Nov. 7th 2015 from 9:30-Noon at St. Anastasia Soccer Field.
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters in New Haven, CT, based on soccer from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14-year-old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
Parent signature entry forms will be available on site starting at 9:15 a.m. Contact Council 155429, Coach Picchiarini at 772-284-3038.
The Knights of Columbus is an International Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members in over 15,000 local councils. Last year Knights donated 70 million volunteer hours and 170 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their Church, communities, councils, Culture of Life, Families and youth.
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Endowment News
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You're Invited!
Join the St. Anastasia Catholic School Endowment Board of Directors as they host a fun-filled "Ruckus Roast of John Langel" on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 6-9 p.m. in the Parish Center. The event features a Florida-themed Foodies' Delight Buffet, music and fun!
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. Mark Church (Boynton Beach)
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
7:00 p.m. - 2½ hours
Please register online
This workshop is for ADULTS only.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for the workshop, it will not count for attendance.
Please do not bring children under 18 years old to the workshop
The workshop will be held in the Church Hall.
St. Peter's Church (Jupiter)
Saturday, March 12, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3 hours
This workshop is for ADULTS only.
There will be NO BABYSITTING
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.
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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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November 2015
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November 11 - Veterans Day Celebration, 4th Grade Big Apple Night
November 13 - Open House*
November 14 - Christmas Corner Wrapping Party, Endowment Gala Fundraiser*
November 16 - WQCS Christmas Kids Band Performance at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
November 20 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting*
November 22 - Christ the King Mass
November 23 - 8th Grade Retreat*, Pre-K Indian Walk
November 24 at 1:45 p.m. - Kindergarten-2nd Grade Prayer Service
November 25-27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 30-December 3 - PTO Santa's Christmas Corner*
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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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