The Messenger - 9.14.18

THE MESSENGER September 14, 2018 staopcs.org

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Dear St. Anthony of Padua Families, In response to the e-mail sent last weekend, some of you have reached out and expressed a desire to learn more about ways that we, as parents, can protect our children online as well as educate them on the importance of being responsible digital citizens. While this is a topic covered on our campus through classes and guidance lessons, many of the vulnerable times occur off-campus. To partner with you on this important subject, we will share information that I hope you find helpful. Periodically, beginning this week, you will see a “Tech Tip” box in The Messenger which will highlight a website, application or other tool which you can use to address this very real concern we face in this digital age.

A big thank you to Mrs. O’Connor and Mrs. Failde for putting this resource together for our families.

Finally, if you have a resource that you find helpful, please e-mail Mrs. O’Connor so that we can include in upcoming issues. Thank you, in advance, for your partnership and support in tackling this challenge.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica D. Tucker, Principal

September/October 2018 Calendar Mon

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Mass, 9 a.m.

Rosary (en Espanol), 2:30 p.m.

Rosary, 8:15 a.m.

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SPIRIT WEEK

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Rosary, 8:15 a.m.

Mass, 9 a.m.

The

Early Release, 1:45 p.m.

Rosary (en Espanol), 2:30 p.m.

$1 T-shirt & Jean Day benefiting Honduras Mission

Homecoming, 4:30— 7:30 p.m.

Fall Family Open House, 6—7 p.m.

SPIRIT DAY, Crust Pizza—All Day

SPIRIT WEEK, See Details on Page 4 BULLYING AWARENESS WEEK 1 Rosary, 8:15 a.m.

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Mass, 9 a.m.

Parent-Teacher Conference Registration Opens at 9 a.m. (Signup Genius)

International Day

Rosary (en Espanol), 2:30 p.m.

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS NURSE NOTES From 9-7-18 to 9-14-18: 09-08-18 09-10-18 09-12-18

2A KB PK4B

Strep Throat Strep Throat Fifth’s Disease

**Please turn in your Permission to Treat for Medical Emergency, if you haven’t already done so**

CHARACTER COUNTS NOMINATIONS AUGUST-REVERENCE

JR. MASTER GARDENING PROGRAM Who: Students in 1st—5th Grade When: 3:45—5:15 p.m., First Thursday of the Month The theme this year will be “Secrets of a Garden”. There is something very special about growing plants whether it is vegetables, flowers, herbs or fruit! We will explore the many wonders of one small garden; plants growing, bugs nibbling, birds chirping, and small animals.

If your child is interested in joining our Jr. Master Gardening Program please fill out the permission form on our website and send in by Friday, September 21st. Any questions regarding Junior Master Gardener should be directed to Mrs. Dueitt.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

1ST-3RD GRADE Wil Ochs Riley Childress Ava Walker Marissa Dickinson Mary Zion John Davenport Andrea Navarro Jane Rosas Maren Held Emilio Ibrahim Johanna Cabriana Justin Baines Caleb Piefer 4TH-8TH GRADE Sarah Fedoruk Laura Hill Jace Wells Jack Janiszewski Isa Perez de Arenaza Ben Fedoruk Brendan Felicidario Elizabeth Abib Bernie Roblesgil

If you are interested in helping with the Jr. Master Gardening program please use the Sign-up Genius link and Mrs. Dueitt will contact you.

TECH TIPS Here are a couple of great resources for parents for keeping kids safe online.

COMMON SENSE MEDIA improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ SCHOLASTIC—KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotionallearning/technology-and-kids/keeping-kids-safe-online.html

THE NED SHOW | STUDENT ASSEMBLY During Bullying Awareness Week!

The NED Show is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL The Basketball season is just around the corner and we need to know how many players we have! To play basketball this year, please send in your commitment form to Coach Quickel by Friday, October 5th!

HOMECOMING

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