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Congratulations to Our January through May
Students of the Month

Playground Update
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 & Cristina Ball
Jorge & Margie Vogt
Thomas & Cheryl Mitchell
Frederick & Carmela Schildwachter
Reece & Linda Parrish
Dave & Cindy Noelke
Jerett & Suzanne Brown
Lucie Decker
Joey & Jennifer Trefelner
Eric & Linda Schildwachter
The Hamilton Family
Dolores & Edward Ustinowich
Jo Blakeslee
Harold & Sherry Woolley
Lori Cardoza and Family

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.
It's not too late to contribute or learn about our plans. For more information, visit www.saintanastasiaschool.org or contact Dr. Hoeffner at khoeffner@saintanastasiaschool.org. Thank you!
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.
Kindergarten News
May Crowning in Mrs. Picano's Class
This week in Mrs. Picano's kindergarten class, the students crowned Mother Mary during their May Crowning.
First Grade News
First Grade Science
"If You Give a First Grader Straws, Paper Clips, Life Savers, Paper and Tape..." They will create!!! Check out the awesome Puff Mobiles created by students in Mrs. Noelke's first grade class!

More First Grade Science
Pushes, Pulls, Friction, Simple Machines and Magnets! Students in Mrs. Noelke's first grade class are excited to be learning about Force and Motion!

Recycling in First Grade
First graders in Mrs. Bush's class are learning about recycling and enjoyed a lesson in "Plan, Create, and Demonstrate." Students made a plan to create something from recycled materials. Way to go!
Second Grade News
Second Graders Make Their First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the Second Graders on Receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion.
Fourth Grade News
Pen Pals in Fourth Grade
Sister Mary brought our Fourth Graders letters from her students at St. John Vianney Pry school in Africa. Both 4th grade classes have become pen pals with the students in the orphanage that is directed by Sister Mary and Father Mark Mlay.

Field Trip to the Marine Center
Last week our fourth graders enjoyed a field trip to the St. Lucie County Marine Center. They learned about the coastal ecosystems and even had an opportunity to seine for marine life. They had a great time! 
Eighth Grade News
Upcoming Events for 8th Grade
Bell Ringing Ceremony - May 18 at 8:15 a.m. - Front of School
Farewell Mass - May 18 at 9:30 a.m. - St. Anastasia Catholic Church
End of Year Luncheon/Party - May 18 at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Pavilion
Graduation - May 19 at 7 p.m. - St. Anastasia Catholic Church
Retreat at Lake Aurora Christian Camp
Our 8th graders enjoyed their last retreat at St. A's at Lake Aurora Christian Camp in Lake Wales. The day was filled with team building exercises and activities. Father George joined them for lunch and mass. The day ended with each student reading letters written to them by their friends and families. They had a great day!

Poet's Tea a Wonderful Night
Each year, our 8th graders host a Poet's Tea where they present poetry they've written for family and friends. This year's Poet's Tea was held on Tuesday night and they all did an amazing job. 
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Royal Ram Band News
Spring Concert a Success!
On Thursday night, Mr. Hillard directed his last Royal Ram Band concert as he will retire this year. We celebrated his 19 years of dedication during the concert and the Class of 2016 presented him with a plaque thanking him for his service. The band also surprised Mr. Hillard with "The Final Countdown" directed by Mrs. Langel! The audience was delighted to hear all the band members play during the evening from fifth grade through eighth grade. 
Uptown Funk by the Royal Ram Band
Uptown Funk by the Royal Ram Band
The Final Countdown - Celebrating Mr. Hillard's Retirement!
The Final Countdown - Celebrating Mr. Hillard's Retirement!
Coach for the Day
Coach Boyd Takes Over in PE
First grader Austin Boyd was Coach for the Day on Tuesday! His parents won this opportunity at this year's Night for the Children Auction & Dinner. He worked with the kindergarten students and all the other classes that had P.E. Great job, Coach Boyd!
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.

Registration forms are now available. Click here to download.
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.
PTO News
May PTO Meeting
The last PTO meeting of the year is Friday, May 13 at 7:45 a.m. in M211 of the Media Center. Topics for discussion: Teacher Appreciation Wrap Up, Box Top Challenge Update, and Elections for the 2016-17 school year. Please join us!
Technology News
Message from Mr. Takahashi
Greetings parents!

As you may already know, St. Anastasia School and a Google development team have been creating e-portfolios and an e-portfolio app for parents, teachers, students and administrators. The student e-portfolios will hold valuable information about your child and his/her academic journey. We are very excited to announce that the portfolios are ready for you to access and utilize!

The e-portfolio app allows different levels of access based on who is viewing it. Parents will have an individual login created for them in order to access their child's portfolio. When you log in, you will be able to view all information that has been added by students, teachers, and administrators regarding your child. 

The e-portfolios will be used to store everything from student created works to information that is currently housed in their cumulative folders. As a parent you will be able to add pictures and documents, as well as create goals for your child. The pictures and documents stored here are meant to serve as a snapshot into who your child is beyond the grades in the grade book and eventually serve as documentation for how your child has developed as a whole person.

We invite you to come to the Media Center any day between 8:00-4:00 from now until the end of the school year to meet with Mr. Takahashi and to create your parent account. This short meeting will take about 10 minutes. If you would like to schedule a specific time with Mr. Takahashi, please e-mail him at ktakahashi@saintanastasiaschool.org. 

Thank you for your interest and participation in this exciting advancement for the students of St. Anastasia School!
Scouting News
Garden of Blessings
Our Cub Scout Pack 473 has been working hard helping to clean up and weed the Garden of Blessings! Great job!
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.
Diocese News
Job Openings
Notice of Open Positions Diocese of Palm Beach

School Bookkeeper - St. Jude School
English Teacher (6th - 8th Grade) - St. Jude School
School Administrative Assistant & Registrar - Palm Beach County
School Maintenance Worker - Palm Beach County

The Diocese of Palm Beach also has a variety of open teaching positions.

For more information on the above positions, please see our job posting and application instructions at http://www.diocesepb.org/job-listing.
Protecting God's Children Workshops
Upcoming Workshops

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! 
May 2016
May 2016 Calendar of Events
May 10 - 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!

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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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