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90th Anniversary Playground News
Dear Friends of St. Anastasia Catholic School,

It is with joyful gratitude and loving respect that I thank the many supporters of our 90th Anniversary Annual Campaign. We will celebrate the end of our 90th Anniversary Annual Campaign and the beginning of our Playground Construction at the Picnic for the Playground on Tuesday, April 26 from 4-6:30 p.m. under the pavilion. We plan to casually listen to music, share some food, and discuss the future plans for our playground that will be built in July.

Although we did not have one major donor to name the playground and pay for the poured rubber flooring that we had intended for the playground, we did have many donors who we will recognize on pieces of equipment, on the shade structures, and on our benches. Our current funding will allow us to purchase cypress mulch carpet that is engineered specifically for playgrounds. The total cost of the playground equipment, shade structures, and cypress flooring is $130,500.  

We have currently raised $125,000 in donations from parents, parishioners, friends of St. Anastasia, grandparents, faculty, staff, and many others who have come together to make the building of a new playground this summer a reality for our children. This includes the following donors:

Corporate and Foundation Donors
$39,000 - St. Anastasia Endowment Fund - Playland Expedition Structure
$20,500 - Scott Foundation - Shade Structure
$10,000 - Bill and Carol Schmidter
$9,000 - Danelian Family
$5,500 - The VanDuzer Foundation/Big Apple Pizza - 10ft. Six Belt, Swing Set
$5,000 - St. Anastasia Catholic Church Knights of Columbus
$5,000 - Grimes Air Conditioning
$5,000 - St. Anastasia PTO
$5,000 - Anonymous

Platinum Donors
Dorothy Scotto
Keith & Melissa Oliveira

Gold Donors
The Lott Girls
Thomas Scott

Silver Donors
Dan & Betty Ann Scott
Brandon & Meghan Haynes
Fred & Jacqulyn Rohrbough

Bronze Donors
Allen & Theresa Osteen
Graham & Rita Stikelether
Gordon Case
Michael & Connie Driscoll
Scott Crippen
Denise Pieczynski & Jeff Brown (Brown Family)
Robert & Shirley Lewis (In Halston Kraaz's name)
Rosemary Rawls (In Irene Marr's Name)
Jennifer Hodges
Patricia Pelzer (In Keyda Sagastume's name)
Grace Scott Family
Herbert & Carol Hoag
Doris Zrallack
Eileen & William Wetzel
Patrick Guettler - W-7
Allison Barajas
Dina & Alvaro Lanza
Carla Wakim
Noah & Stacey Blum
Fort Pierce Little League
Dale & Amy Boyd
Dan & Tara Zrallack
John Murphy
Chris Block
Sylvie Licausi
Summerlin's Marine Construction - Yancy
Rebecca Laughlin
Lolita Orlopp
Edouard & Geraldine Jolivet
John & Pat Fitzgerald
Allison Mateo
Rachel Mendoza
Kevin & Debbie Hoeffner
Don & Chrissy Savage
Daniel & Alissa Scott
Albert & Adelaida Nappo
Gustavo & Karla Alvarado
Jose & Elena Chicas
Michael & Lori Jacquin
Eric & Lori Bellino
Joseph & Frances Guettler
David & Catherine Matos
Callie DiFrancesco
Frank & Janice Lynch
Adrian & Christian Caudell
Lowell & Jessica Odom
Mark & Ineitza Stromak
Judith Newell
Raymond Oglethorpe
Edwin & Shannon McCool
Lucia Decker
Donald & Keri Barton
Trabulsy Family
Gustaaf & Lucille Van Doorn
Claire Melville
Richard Grant
Richard & Susan Landwehrle
Troy & Diane Drawdy
Sarah Mason
Dana Fischbeck
Raym Family
James & Rhonda Runte'
Frank & Levan Fee
Warren & Peggy Alonzo
Dina & Thomas Bush
Maria Vasiento
Dominic & Anthony Celestino
Kristopher Takahashi
Stanley Golebiewski
Barbara Wessels
Marguerite Shevak
Max Davis Associates
Gerald Raym
Carolyn Sanders
Laura Dohrer
Karen Richmond
Christine Nield
Alto & Dorothy Adams
Leon & Denise Niemczyk
Milagros & Genesis Mejia
Alaina Pearl
Victoria Lambie
Kenneth & Joya Lippard
Michael & Terri Windle
Antonio & Michelle Gonzalez
Raymond Thoennissen
Jason & Keri Hughes
Christian & Becky Springsteen
Fawn Seissiger
Pablo Bregolat
Fanizzi Family
Jeff Janocsko & Kathy Post
Stephen & Stephanie Neill
Michael & Merry Pat Dillman
Melissa Kent
Daniel & Alissa Scott
Adam & Christina Ball
Jorge & Margie Vogt
Thomas & Cheryl Mitchell
Frederick & Carmela Schildwachter
Reece & Linda Parrish

Services and In-Kind Donations
Perez Family - Donating Labor to Install Concrete Pad
John and Dana Langel - Donating Palm Trees and AC for Bathrooms
Paparella Family, Armadillo Dirt Works - Donating the Excavating of the Playground
Juan Diego Catholic Center - Donating Tree Cutting and 2 basketball stanchions
LEB Demolition - Donating the removal of trees and debri from the playground

Remaining costs that have not been realized yet:
  • $22,945 for the surfacing, lining, and new basketball stanchions for the north basketball court.
  • $4,500 for the concrete to extend the north basketball court.
  • $36,000 for (6) retractable basketball stanchions for the south basketball court.
  • $60,000 additional cost over the cypress flooring to purchase poured rubberized flooring.
We hope you will join us in celebrating this wonderful occasion as we kick off construction of the 90th Anniversary Playground on Tuesday, May 26 from 4-6:30 p.m.

In Christ's Service,
Dr. Kevin Hoeffner
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.
First Grade News
Published Authors in First Grade
Congratulations to Mrs. Bush's first grade class! They all became published authors when they wrote, typed and illustrated their own story into a class book which after publishing the parents can order hardbound books. According to Mrs. Bush, they were super excited to be published authors!
Second Grade News
Second Graders Preparing for First Holy Communion
The St. Anastasia School Second Graders spent time on Tuesday, April 12th at their First Holy Communion Retreat reflecting in preparation to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 1st.
Third Grade News
Third Graders are Learning About Volcanoes
Third grade has been studying volcanoes as part of a STREAM unit. The students read a story about volcanoes. Then they researched volcanoes and created a poster explaining the different parts of a volcano. The students helped to create a volcano. The end of the unit was to watch it erupt! Everyone enjoyed this project.
Eighth Grade News
Congratulations to our Published Poets
Congratulations to these eighth grade students who were published in "A Celebration of Poets" in the Fall of 2015. Way to go!

Kate Capezza
Gabrielle Levesque
Sarah Richmond
Kylee Dougherty
Devan Fischbeck
Kaitlin Mathey
Middle School News
Congratulations to the Math Competition Participants!
Congratulations to these bright students who competed in the Joyce Putnam Diocesan Math Competition this week at All Saints Jupiter! A special Congratulations to 6th grader, Brian Marsh, who came in 2nd place for grade 6!! Way to go!!
Sports News
Three-Sport Award Winners 
This week, we honored our Flag Football Teams and Golf Team at a sports luncheon. We also honored students who played three or more sports this year with a 3-Sport Trophy! Congratulations, Rams!
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
Feeling Groovy Spring Scholastic Book Fair is May 2-6
A message from Mrs. Palmeri from the Media Center:

Dear Parents and Families,

It's Spring! Summer is just around the corner! The St. Anastasia Library is feelin' groovy and ready for some Peace, Love and Books.

Everyone needs more Peace and Love, but if you need more books.... Who doesn't? Get yourself to the St. Anastasia Spring Scholastic Book Fair. It's going to be Far Out!!

Students love the book fair, and this one is going to be great. There will be awesome prizes given daily, some free books handed out to some rad readers, cool and colorful lava lamps will even be flowing in this year's totally psychedelic spring book fair!

So... MAKE LOVE NOT WAR! DON'T LET THE MAN GET YOU DOWN! GIVE PEACE A CHANCE! POWER TO THE PEOPLE.... WHO READ!!! That's what I said, Man!!

Help your child become a life-long reader, thus helping them in becoming a life-long learner!

Book Fair Dates: Set-up on Friday April 29, 2016 all day
Open for business May 2 - 6, 2016 7:30am - 4:30pm
Breakdown May 6, 2016 [half day for students] after 10 am

Please volunteer for this year's 'Feelin' Groovy' Book Fair! We look forward to hangin' with you! Please use the Sign Up Genius to pick a time to volunteer. Click HERE!

Contact: Pam Palmeri 461-2232 ext. 130 Email: ppalmeri@saintanastasiaschool.org
Celebrating Earth Day
Today is Earth Day!
In partnership with St. Lucie County and the University of Florida, we released thousands of Lady Bugs, or Lady Beetles, into our landscape on Thursday. The children learned about Good Bugs & Bad Bugs and had a great time letting the bugs go!
 
Summer Camp News
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.




Volleyball and Basketball Camps
It's time to register for Volleyball and Basketball Camps! You can find the registration forms on our website below. The Girls Volleyball Camp is June 6-9 and will be directed by Coach Odom and Coach Hopper from JCHS. The Hall of Fame Basketball Camp is July 25-28 and will be directed by Coach Mike Leatherwood. Sign Up today!!

Click here for Volleyball Camp registration form. Click here for Hall of Fame Basketball Camp registration form.
Camps Offered by Sheriff's Office
Click here for details.
Norman M. Trabulsy Scholarship
Norman M. Trabulsy Memorial Scholarship Now Available
Deadline: May 6, 2016

The CPA firm of McAlpin, Cavalcanti & Lewis and Glynda Cavalcanti, through the St. Anastasia Catholic School Endowment Board of Directors, has created the Dr. Norman M. Trabulsy Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is worth $1,000 towards tuition in the 2016-17 school year and is open to incoming 6th-8th graders at St. Anastasia.  

The application process is anonymous. To apply, candidates must submit report cards for the first three quarters of this school year with names and any identifying information deleted. Additionally, students must write a one-page essay with the theme of, "How I Best Exemplify Christian Values at My School." 

This scholarship is open to ANY student entering grades 6-8 and should be submitted in a sealed envelope in person to the front office at St. Anastasia School. At that time, staff members will give the applicant an identifying number. The deadline is Friday, May 6 at 3 p.m.  No name or identifying information should appear on the report card, essay or sealed envelope as the scholarship is to be chosen anonymously by a small committee. The application will be disqualified if any identifying information is found anywhere on the report cards or essay.

Dr. Norman M. Trabulsy was a dentist in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach for almost 50 years.  Although he was a renowned dentist, he was also known in the community as a compassionate leader and was an example of Christian values.  He served in many capacities at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, particularly as a Eucharistic Minister and on various councils over the years. Additionally, he served on the St. Anastasia School Endowment Board of Directors and the School Advisory Councils of John Carroll and St. Anastasia. Despite all his achievements, Dr. Trabulsy is most remembered for his love of family, kindness to others and dedication to the St. Anastasia Catholic community. This scholarship has been created by friends of the family through the St. Anastasia School Endowment as a living legacy of this great man.
PTO News
Appreciation Apples for Teachers
The PTO will sell Appreciation Apples for Teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week which is May 2-6. Apples are $1 each and order forms are available by clicking here. They will also be sold in the auditorium before school on Monday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 4.
Uniform Store News
The Uniform Store now has First Holy Communion gifts and items for sale. 
Church News
CCW Scholarship
The CCW is pleased to offer a $2,000 scholarship to a deserving 8th grade girl who is a St. Anastasia parishioner attending John Carroll High School. Click here for the application.
JCHS News
Summer Athletic Camps Offered
Click here for Summer Athletic Camps offered by JCHS.
Protecting God's Children Workshops
Upcoming Workshops

St. Bernadette Church (St. Lucie West)
Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 3 hours

St. Sebastian Church (Sebastian)
Saturday, April 23, 2016
1:00 p.m. - 2 hours

Our Lady Queen of Peace Mission (Delray Beach)
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
7:30 p.m. - 2½ hours
This session will be conducted in Spanish.

Holy Spirit Church (Lantana)
Saturday, April 30, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 2½ hours

Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 2½ hours

Pastoral Center (Palm Beach Gardens)
Thursday, June 9, 2016
1:30 p.m. - 2½ hours

Visit www.virtus.org to register for a workshop, unless otherwise stated. Click on "First Time Registrant" to begin the registration process.
Anastasia's Attic News
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! 
April & May 2016
April 2016 Calendar of Events
April 26 - Picnic for the Playground - 4-6:30 p.m.
April 28 - Middle School Field Trips*

May 2 - 8th Grade Retreat
May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week & Spring Book Fair
May 3 - 2nd Grade Parent Mass
May 3 - 8th Grade Poetry Night
May 5 - January-May Student of the Month Breakfast
May 5 - Spring Band Concert at St. Bernadette Catholic Church
May 6 - Pre-K Water Day
May 11 - 8th Grade Exams Begin
May 13 - PTO Meeting
May 18 - 8th Grade Bell Ringing Ceremony, All School Farewell Mass and Luncheon
May 19 - 8th Grade Graduation at 7 p.m.
May 26 - Kindergarten Celebration
May 27 - Last Day of School!

*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
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Saint Anastasia Catholic School and Church Community is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, where Catholic doctrine and values are integrated with a challenging curriculum.  
 
Through effective and innovative instruction, a balanced and healthy lifestyle, and active participation in the Sacramental life of the church, we work together with our families to develop foundations on which our children can build their lives.

Inspired by the founding Adrian Dominican nuns in 1926, St. Anastasia Catholic School continues to seek the truth in the Gospel, the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, and the value of all human life.
 
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