The Messenger - 9.21.18

THE MESSENGER September 21, 2018 staopcs.org

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Dear St. Anthony of Padua Families, Thank you to all who have followed and respected our new carline procedures. Overall, things have gone very smoothly and we appreciate your partnership in this change. Just a few reminders as we continue to follow the protocols which promote safety and the smoothest traffic flow: • Students cannot be dropped off unsupervised before 7:40 am. If you need to drop off before 7:40 am, please take advantage of our Beyond the Bell Program.

• Students can only be dropped off if using carline. Please do not drop off using the front lots. If parking in front, please walk your student in.

• Please follow traffic patterns. Please do not drop off and then make a U-turn to exit back onto Kuykendahl.

• Please keep your carline number visible in windshields until children are loaded.

• Middle school Park and Walk is for Middle School students. If you have an Elementary or Early Childhood student, please park in the designated front lot.

• Please watch the traffic flow in the afternoons. Please refrain from making right turns into the oncoming traffic flow.

We are looking forward to Homecoming Week with football & volleyball games (and food trucks) on Wednesday, and our Fall Family Open House (and Crust Spirit Day) on Thursday. See you next week!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica D. Tucker, Principal

September/October 2018 Calendar Mon

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Rosary, 8:15 a.m.

Mass, 9 a.m.

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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

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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— Parent Volunteers Needed, See Pg. 3.

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

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Mass, 9 a.m.

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

Conference Registration closes at noon

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS LOST & FOUND Please remind students to check the lost and found tables for any missing items. On Sept.

28th all unclaimed items will be donated or discarded!

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!

NURSE NOTES From 09-14-18 to 09-20-18: 09-14-18 PK4B

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BULLYING AWARENESS WEEK | SEPT. 24-28 Our theme this year is "Kindness Begins With Me." THE NED SHOW | STUDENT ASSEMBLY Kicking off 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.

FAMILY OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 6—7 P.M. Want to see what your child has been doing during busy school days? Have your student show you around school, visit the photo booth, and participate in a fun guessing game! And don’t forget to stop by Crust Pizza Alden Bridge for Spirit Day! CRUST PIZZA ALDEN BRIDGE SPIRIT DAY 11 A.M.—9 P.M. Be sure to tell the cashier that you are supporting St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED INTERNATIONAL DAY FRIDAY, OCT. 5TH International Day is our first schoolwide activity day of the year and is led by our volunteers! Volunteers must be VIRTUS certified. Click to sign-up and volunteer!

If your student would like to represent their country of heritage in the International Day Parade, please email Mrs. Koett.

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