St. Anthony School

Roadrunner Newsletter December 18th, 2019

Upcoming Events and Reminders

December 23rd -January 3rd: Christmas Break/No School

January 23rd: First Annual State of the School Address (see below for more information)

January 23rd: Uniform Exchange in the MPR from 5 to 6 pm

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Volunteer Hrs

Calendar

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School News

From all of us to all of you: Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year!

Save the Date: Important Information

St. Anthony School Administration, School Commission and PTC invite you to attend a special address on January 23, 2020 at our first annual State of the School meeting (this will replace the January PTC Meeting).

The meeting will begin @ 6:30 pm in the St. Anthony Parish Hall.

This event will also kick off enrollment for the 2020-21 school year.

Parent attendance is highly encouraged and as a thank you for attending, families will be able to pick up registration packets early. Packets will include a coupon to secure last year’s registration fee of $225. After this meeting, registration fees will increase to $250.

The State of the School is part of the school’s efforts to enhance school to parent communication and will offer information on upcoming initiatives, goals and a vision for the future. Due to space constraints and the business-like nature of this meeting, we’re requesting that parents take advantage of the PTC sponsored childcare.

More information will be in subsequent newsletters.

Looking for your Student's Hat from Friday Night's Advent Concert?

We've got it in the School Office.

Chess Wizards are back for a Winter Session

Chess Wizards happens on Fridays after school in the Faculty Room from 3:15 to 4:15 for students in Kindergarten through 5th Grades. More information is in the flyer below.

Chess Wizards

Speakers for Masses at St. Stephen the Martyr and St. John the Baptist Parishes

We're still in need of student volunteers who are comfortable speaking in front of people at St. Stephen the Martyr and St. John the Baptist Parishes for the following weekends.

St. John the Baptist: January 18-19. St. Stephen the Martyr: January 25-26

If you have a student that would be interested, please email Carolyn Wiemals and let her know your parish and what mass you would prefer. Your student will be provided a script.

Fulcrum Tuition Assistance Grant Applications for the 2020/2021 School Year are due Wednesday, January 8th. Please don't wait until the last minute!

If you are planning to apply for tuition assistance at St. Anthony School, you must also apply for the Fulcrum Grant.

Fulcrum Foundation Grant for Tuition Assistance Application

Uniforms for Free Dress

Thank you to the students who wore their uniforms to mass again this past weekend and to parents who posted about our school on their social media accounts! Those students who wore their uniforms can wear free dress this Friday.

There are still 2 more weekends (January 11/12 and January 18/19) for students to get free dress on Friday.

Though we can't offer free dress over the break, if your student wears their uniform to mass and you post it on social media, you can get additional entries into the "win a pizza party for your class" contest.

To get free dress the following Friday:

Have your student(s) wear their uniform to mass the previous weekend.

To get the free dress and get entered to win a pizza party for their classroom: Have your student(s) wear their uniform to mass the previous

weekend and then post a picture of them in their uniform on Facebook or Instagram with something along the lines of: "My student attends St. Anthony School. If you'd like to find out more, consider attending their Open House on January 26th. You can find out more information on their website, www.sasr.org." Then, email a screenshot of that post to Chris McCoy at mccoy@sasr.org. Your student(s) will be entered into a drawing on January 27th for a pizza party for their classroom on Friday, January 31st. Each week and post constitutes an additional entry.

Thanks for helping us get the word out about our Open House!

Volunteer Opportunity: A couple of classes still need Class Auction Project Coordinators

We are still in need of Class Auction Project Coordinators for 3A, 3B, 6A, 7B and 8th grade. This is a very easy way to get volunteer hours and fulfill your Development Event Volunteer Requirement. You'll work in conjunction with the Development Office and the classroom teacher. Sign up below. If you have any questions, email Carolyn or Danielle in the Development Office.

Class Auction Project Coordinator

Year End Matching

If you work for a company that offers matching, many have deadlines for 2019 matches (particularly Boeing). Please submit any matching hours or donations before the end of the year.

Corporate matching gifts are an important part of our fundraising and a great way to maximize your giving to the school. Some companies match

donations, others donate funds for volunteering and some do both.

If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Burgess in the Development Office.

6th & 7th Grade Parents: Sign up now for the 2021 Washington DC Trip.

Sign up early and save $175

Trip ID: #183527

There are 3 ways to sign up:

Phone: 1.800.468.5899 Online at www.worldstrides.com/signup Mailing your registration form to WorldStrides PO Box 9033

Charlottesville, VA 22906-9033 If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Ormiston at

luv2beteachin@aol.com

Student News

St. Anthony School students Tia M. (7A), Leah M. (4B), Xander M. (2A), Samantha S. (7A) & Mackenzie S. (7A) helped out at the “Toys for Joy” gift wrapping event.

It was a busy night with a total of 2,224 gifts wrapped for kids aged newborn to 12 years old. After, the toys were loaded onto a semi-truck. Wonderful job students!

Several St. Anthony School students (Isabella G., Ianette F., Karime H., Gemma S. and Valentina S.) helped at St. Anthony Parish's celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Students were treated to a wonderful dance presentation during last week's mass. Thanks to the students for a wonderful celebration.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 44520 volunteered at the Coal Creek YMCA helping wrap hundreds of Christmas gifts for local kids. Nice work girls!

Latest Volunteer Opportunities

Class Auction Project Coordinator:

We still need coordinators for the following classrooms: 3A, 3B, 6A, 7B and 8th grade.

State of the School Meeting on January 23rd

ASAPP Italian Dinner Ticket Sales

ASAPP Italian Dinner Volunteering

Roadrunner Parent Teacher Club News

SAVE THE DATE

1st Annual State of the School (see above for more information)

Jan. 23rd beginning at 6:30 pm in the St. Anthony Parish Hall Click here to sign up for complimentary child care Click here to volunteer

The PTC Uniform Exchange will happen in the MPR from 5 to 6 pm that evening.

To close 2019, the PTC shares this fun, festive story with all St. Anthony families:

Twas the days before Christmas at St. Anthony School, Teachers and students were trying to keep their cool. Only a few more class days and quizzes were left, Homework and projects were being completed to their best. The hallways were covered with Mrs. Smith’s art; And Principal Cantu was prepping for the holiday break to start. Sugary treats had kinder bouncing off ceilings and walls, And eight graders were roaming giggling with joy in the halls. The staff wore ugly Christmas sweaters and jingling jewels, The festive spirit in the air made it tricky enforcing the rules. Suddenly, from down the hallway there came such a chatter, The principal went to see what was the matter. PTC parents and grandparents brought more treats to refuel, All sorts of coffee and cookies and treats from the Yule. When what to their

wondering ears do they hear, But rapid tapping shoes up the stairs like tiny reindeer. Lots of little ones came and PTC parents shouted, “Thank your teachers and parents,” till they were surrounded. “Come, Vincent! Come, Tanner! Hello, Tyler and Sammy! Have a treat, Jamie! And one for Laura, Tara and Tammy!” “Parents, teachers and staff, they are so amazing, The greatest gift you can give is lots of praising!” “Kids, thank them for us and the Lord for many blessings, Little and big ones all are worth expressing.” As the final bell rang, the PTC and staff joined in unison to say, “Your parents and each of you are important to us every day,”

Blessed Christmas to all; have a joyful L-O-O-O-NG HOLIDAY!”

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! See you all in 2020!!!

-PTC Steering Committee

PTC Contact Information

We want to hear your ideas for building our community in 2020, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and hear any concerns you have. Email the PTC at ptcsaintanthonyschool@gmail.com.

St. Stephen Parent's Club (SSPC) News

Praying with Parents

St. Stephens Parent’s Club (SSPC) members, please join Father Ed for "Praying with Parents." This is a three-session series focused on prayer to strengthen our parish, homes and St. Anthony School families.

Attendance is not required but recommended. Note that we are not planning to provide childcare, however if this is a hindrance please contact Julie Tobin (julie-tobin@comcast.net).

Please RSVP via the attached sign-up genius. Note you will need to RSVP for each session.

January 10th 6:30 – 7:30 February 7th 6:30 – 7:30

March 6th 6:30 – 7:30

Praying with Parents Sign Up

Active St. Anthony Parish Parents (ASAPP) Group News

In the ASAPP Newsletter:

Italian Dinner Volunteering and Donations Upcoming Events

ASAPP Newsletter

Please contact ASAPP co-leads with any questions:

Renee Rassilyer-Bomers (rrassilyer@seattleu.edu) Erin Villeneuve-Bouchez (erin.villeneuve@gmail.com)

Parish and Community News

For St. Anthony Parish Parishioners

If you receive in-parish tuition from St. Anthony Parish, one of the requirements is to attend one adult faith formation education class. Below is the listing of upcoming opportunities.

St. Anthony Parish Adult Faith Formation

On Friday, Dec. 20th at 7:00 pm, a Simbang Gabi Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Church with a reception following the Mass in the Parish Hall. Simbang Gabi is a traditional novena of Masses held before Christmas in the Philippines since the 17th century. All are encouraged to attend this special gathering as the Filipino community wishes to share their religious tradition and culture with our whole parish family. Don't forget to bring your Christmas lantern or parol for a blessing and procession prior to the start of Mass.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Challenge for kids aged 10-14 years old

Saturday, January 11th

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

St. Anthony Parish Hall

Registrations will be at the event or you can pre-register with the form linked below.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Challenge

Open House and Registration Information for Local Catholic High Schools

Catholic High Schools Open Houses

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St. Anthony School

336 Shattuck Ave., South

Renton, WA 98057