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Congratulations to our March Students of the Month
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Congratulations to the March Students of the Month! They are fourth-graders Sadie Rankin and Mary-Alice Lott; fifth-graders Austin Shevak and Wyatt Dempsey; sixth-graders Rachel Gordon and Jessica Hines; seventh-graders Brooke Niemczyk and Gwladys Jolivet; and eighth-graders Sophia Glenn and Tahje Pelle.
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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90th Anniversary Great Gatsby Celebration ~
14th Annual Night for the Children is April 9
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You're invited to the party of the year as St. Anastasia hosts the 90th Anniversary Great Gatsby Celebration - 14th Annual Night for the Children on Saturday, April 9, 2016 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The school's Media Center and Parish Center will be transformed into a Roaring 20s hideaway to honor the 90th anniversary of the school. Guests will enjoy themed-food stations and beverages, casino-type games, silent and live auction, dancing and more! Everyone is encouraged to dress in their best 20s attire for the event. Buy your tickets today because "A Little Party Never Killed Nobody...!"
Tickets are $100 per person and include dinner and open bar. The proceeds from this event help us to pay down the mortgage on the Media Center.
Sponsors for the event include: Photo Booth Sponsor - Pride Electrical Services of Florida
Dessert Sponsor - Vogt Family;
Sponsorships for the event are still available. For more information, contact Linette Trabulsy at ltrabulsy@saintanastasiaschool.org or call (772) 461-2232. Click here for details.
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IOWA Testing Begins Monday, March 7
Attention Parents!
Beginning Monday, March 7, all students in grades 2-8 will take the IOWA Assessments!
The IOWA Assessments are nationally standardized, norm-referenced tests. They are administered in the same way across a specified reference population (e.g. age groups, grade groups, etc.). The score interpretations are based on a comparison of the test-taker's performance to the performance of other students in the nation.
Iowa Assessments (Grades 2-8) will begin on Monday, March 7 and will continue through Friday, March 11.
It is very important that all students report to school on time during testing! In order to create a quiet atmosphere with minimal disruptions, any student who comes to school after 8:15 will not be permitted into the classroom until testing is complete. Please encourage your child to do his/her best on the test. By maintaining a typical schedule and atmosphere at home and encouraging an early bedtime and a healthy breakfast, our students will shine! If you have any questions regarding testing procedures, please feel free to contact Karen Richmond at the school at 461-2232. Gooooooo students!!!
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Internet Safety
Beginning in March, Mrs. O'Loughlin and our St. Lucie County Sheriff's Resource Officer Deputy Loupe will begin a series of talks with our students regarding Internet Safety. We encourage our parents to review the following Safety Tips that we will share in the classrooms. As adults, we can model good behavior to show children how we can all make the Internet a more positive place for us to communicate and learn. Click here for details.
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Sensory Screening News
Parents:
If you received a referral letter following our sensory screenings (vision, hearing, or scoliosis), please send in a copy of the results for our records after consulting with your physician. THANK YOU!
St. Anastasia would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted with our sensory screenings. A special thank you to Patty Gagliano and Erin Casson for your expertise and organizational skills! Also thank you to Jen Richmond, Melody Noelke, Adam Bookspan, and Indian River State College students who did an outstanding job of providing this important service for our children. You are a blessing!
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St. Anastasia 90th Anniversary Playground Fundraising Underway
As you may know, St. Anastasia Catholic School is raising money to build a new 90th Anniversary Playground. Educators and parents agree that unstructured, outdoor playtime helps children grow physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively with benefits that last a lifetime. Our new playground will modernize and update the current playground to include durable and safe equipment on soft, long-lasting turf all under a shade structure.
Detailed information was sent home recently. Please see the letter from St. Anastasia parent, Mrs. Amber Rankin, and consider helping us with this initiative. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hoeffner at khoeffner@saintanastasiaschool.org. If you did not receive a brochure and letter, please click here for details.
Below are samples of the flooring we are hoping to create for the playground. These photos are a representation of what can be done with the new playground. |
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The PTO is hosting their annual Italian Night Dinner on Tuesday, March 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Tickets are $5 (children under 3 eat free) and includes salad, lasagna dinner, garlic knots, dessert and drink. The event features a 50/50 raffle, middle school spaghetti eating contest, arts & crafts for the kids and more! Enjoy fun, food and fellowship at the Italian Night! Ticket information can be downloaded here.
Volunteers and donations are needed. Click here for details.
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March & April PTO Meetings
Please note: The March PTO meeting has been moved to Friday, March 18 at 7:45 a.m. and the April meeting has been moved to Friday, April 15 at 7:45 a.m. Thank you!
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Congratulations to our Division I Odyssey of the Mind Team
Congratulations to our Division I Odyssey of the Mind team for taking 2nd place at the Odyssey Competition in Riviera Beach over the weekend. The team worked on the long-term problem called, "No-cycle Recycle." They also received the Omar Award for their dedication and team work. Way to go, students!!
Coach: Ken Richards; Team: Samantha Decker, Anthony Vercillo, Tanner Goulet, Ethan Priest, Cameron Pantano, Lauren Hoeffner and Lauren Richards
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Congratulations to our Division II Odyssey of the Mind Team - Heading to State Competition!
Congratulations to our Division II (Middle School) Odyssey of the Mind Team for winning First Place at their Palm Region Competition this weekend. They now qualify for the Florida Odyssey of the Mind Competition! They have been working on a long term problem, performance and solution called "Something Fishy" since October. The competition also consisted of a spontaneous problem (which coaches and guests may not watch) where the children compete as a team to resolve problems within a short period of time. They competed against two other teams and will participate in the state competition at University of Central Florida on Saturday, April 9th. Way to go!!
Coach Kim Johnson; Team: Bennett Suba, Anna Paparella, Grace Hodges, Christian and Grant Johnson and Cael Fevrus.
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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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Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
Our kindergarten students celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday this week with special math, art and reading lessons.
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First Field Trip
Our kindergarten students are took their first field trip this week! They visited the fire station and Kids Crossings playground!
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Learning About Force & Friction
Middle School Science Teacher Mr. Carr has been working with Second Graders to create Rockets made from 2 Liter bottles. They have been learning about Force and Friction. He demonstrated by launching some rockets made by 7th graders.
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Students in 3rd Grade are in need of 400 Gallon Size Milk Jugs. If you have an empty one to spare, please send in to Mrs. Dohrer or Mrs. Thoennissen. Thank you!
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Stations of the Cross
Our 8th grade class is presenting the Stations of the Cross for the school during Lent. The students did an amazing job leading us through a most reverent prayer.
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STREAM Mosaics
At the beginning of the school year, our Middle School Students participated in a contest to design artwork for the new STREAM lab. This week, we unveiled the mosaic artwork created by Ms. Anita Prentice of the winning submissions from 8th graders Lillyanna Bienz and Colton Hamilton. These pieces of art were blessed by Father George and complete the construction of our STREAM labs.
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JV Boys Flag Football Team Wins TCAC Conference Championship!
With an undefeated season, our boys JV Flag Football team won the TCAC Conference championship this afternoon! Way to go, Rams!
Coach Steve Boyd, Assistant Coach Austin Boyd, Joseph Toussaint, Shane Adler, Georgie Vogt, Luke Capezza, Wyatt Dempsey, Emilio Ortiz, Matthew Wuest, Ethan Priest, Tynan Molloy, Cody Menke, Cole Childs, Will Mitchell, Garrett Zrallack, Ashton Lalicon, Connor Zrallack.
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Summer is Right Around the Corner!
Once again this summer, we will offer Summer Camp for Pre-K and Day Camp for older students. Please see the flyer for details.
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SGA Creates St. Lucie County Fair Booth
Members of our Student Government, along with Mrs. O'Loughlin and Mrs. Odom, created a very exciting Fair Booth at the Education Pavilion at the St. Lucie County Fair. The theme of the display is "Preserve the Fun, Recycle When Done" and cash prizes will be awarded - up to $1,000! When you are visiting the fair this year, please stop by the Education Pavilion and vote for St. Anastasia. You can vote as often as you like! Go Rams!
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Lenten Fish Dinners
Lenten fish dinners are being offered every Friday during Lent at St. Anastasia (through March 18) by the Knights of Columbus Council 15429. Dinners are served from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. There are new additions to the menu with table service and family pricing. They also have take out service. Phone orders will be accepted after 3 p.m. with pick up after 4 p.m. Plan now to attend the Lenten Fish Dinner as a family and then attend the 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross at church. For take out orders, call (772) 332-8125.
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Summer Athletic Camps Offered
Click here for Summer Athletic Camps offered by JCHS.
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Protecting God's Children Workshops
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Upcoming Workshops
St. Peter's Church (Jupiter)
Saturday, March 12, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3 hours
Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 2 ½ hours
Holy Spirit Church (Lantana)
Saturday, April 30, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2 ½ hours
Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 2 ½ hours
Visit www.virtus.org to register for a workshop, unless otherwise stated. Click on "First Time Registrant" to begin the registration process.
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Job Opportunity!
Anastasia's Attic is looking for a part time employee to work on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact Maria Meyer at 467-1444 for information or to apply.
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
Every hour you work at the Attic will count for two (2) hours towards the volunteer hours you need at school!
The Attic is in need of working appliances to sell.
For more information, or to schedule a pick up of a donation, contact Maria Meyer at (772) 467-1444. Thank you for your continued support!
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March 2016 Calendar of Events
March 7 - IOWA Assessments Begin
March 8 - PTO Italian Night Dinner*
March 18 at 7:45 a.m. - PTO Meeting*
March 18 - End of 3rd Quarter, Pre-K Field Day*, Noon Dismissal
March 21-28 - Spring Break
March 29 - Classes Resume, 4th Quarter Begins
March 31 - Royal Ram Band FBA Concert Festival Evaluation
*Volunteer Opportunity
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Thank you for your support of St. Anastasia Catholic School. We appreciate your 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
St. Anastasia Catholic School
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