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St. Anthony’s School News
5680 North Maroa Avenue
Fresno, California 93704
P (559) 435-0700
F (559) 435-6749
www.sasfresno.com
Where Faith and Learning Grow Hand-in-Hand
November 5, 2012
Dear families,
Eating God’s Food
With technology developing at a record pace and kids
mastering iPads before they’re even out of diapers, it’s
more important than ever to instill the love of reading in
our children. The importance of getting kids to develop a
love for reading early on often correlates with a love for
learning, a passion for lifelong reading, and so many other
positive traits that ultimately lead to the empowerment
needed for success.
The Bible says your body is the "temple" of God. In
1Corinthians 3:16-17 it says, "Don’t you know that you
yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in
you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy
him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple."
Look around your home. Do you have a collection of
literary gems? Do you have more books than toys? The
library is always a great place to find wonderful books,
which we hope you frequent at least every other week—a
ritual which many families start before children could even
walk. Look for and share these books with a positive
message with your child soon:
A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon
All I See is Part of Me by Chara Curtis
An Awesome Book of Thanks by Dallas Clayton
Have you Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud
There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world.
Love of books is the best of all.
— Jacqueline Kennedy
Mrs. Kim Cochran ☺
Principal
[email protected]
SPRINGBOARD
There will be no chess on Wednesday, November 7, due to
minimum day schedule. Classes will resume next
Wednesday, November 14.
If your child was not able to participate in
Springboard science because conflicting activities such as
soccer they are in luck! As soccer games end in the coming
weeks, students can join science for the remaining last
sessions of the Fall 2012 semester (session dates 11/13,
11/27, 12/4). Classes are $10 per session. Please contact
Kim Boyer ([email protected] for registration
information). Thank you for continuing to let us know if
your child will not be able to attend their Springboard class
on a particular day.
How are teaching your children to treat their "temple"? Are
you providing real and perfect food God made for
complete nourishment or only food products that were
created by man?
1. Eat FRESH vegetables and fruits. Canned, frozen or
processed foods should not make up more than 15% of any
meal.
2. Whole grains should make up 25% of one meal per day.
3. Seeds, nuts and berries, oh my! Great for munchies and
between meal snacks.
The health of Americans is the worst ever in history. We
have created a culture that believes that a well-balanced
meal consists of chicken nuggets, french fries and a soda.
According to the most recent statistics released by the
Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 64% of adults,
age 20 years or older are considered overweight or obese.
Whole foods, the way God intended it to be, should be
consumed for our own sake. Remember, wellness and
good health is a choice. Honor your body and God’s
"temple". Parents are discouraged from bringing fast food
for their child’s lunch each day. Please do not bring soda
for your child to consume at lunch.
Research on the relationship between a healthful lifestyle
and academic achievement supports this equation:
good nutrition + exercise = optimal learning.
Pal Championships
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Congratulations to our 5 and 7 grade Flag Football
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Teams for their 4 place finished at the tournament.
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Our 7 grade Girls Volleyball Team for their 2 place
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finish in the Silver Division and our 8 grade Girls
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Volleyball for their 3 place finish in the Gold Division.
Kyra Franklin and Jennifer Kim were honored as members
of the Sportsmanship Team. SAS had two championship
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teams on Saturday with both the 6 and 8 grade Boys
capturing the JV and Varsity Flag Football titles. Way to
go Raiders! We are proud of all our teams.
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St. Anthony’s School News
5680 North Maroa Avenue
Fresno, California 93704
P (559) 435-0700
F (559) 435-6749
www.sasfresno.com
Where Faith and Learning Grow Hand-in-Hand
November 6, 2012 2/2
IOWA Assessment Results
November Focus of the Liturgy
This is the first year for students in grades 2-8 to take these
tests. Previously, students took the Iowa Tests of Basic
Skills (ITBS). The Iowa Assessments are different from the
ITBS in many ways, especially in how results are reported.
The Gospel readings for the Sundays in November 2012, are
taken from St. Mark and St. John and are from Year B, Cycle
2.
November 4 In this Gospel Jesus tells the Scribes to love
your neighbors as yourself.
November 11 The Gospel relates the parable of the widow
and the coins.
November 18 This Gospel is about the second coming of
Christ.
November 25 This Gospel is about the exchange between
Pilate and Jesus.
The Iowa Assessments will provide valuable information
about the yearly academic growth of students. It will also
provide strong indicators of college readiness. Student
academic growth is monitored based on something called
a "standard score". The National Standard Score, describes
performance on a continuum from kindergarten through
high school. The continuum is based on scores from testing
thousands of students and determining where students at
certain grade levels fall within a range.
The Iowa Assessments also include a National Percentile
Ranking . This compares a student's score with others in
the nation in the same grade who took the test at the
same time of year. Individual student results will be
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included with 1 Trimester Report Cards. Parents should
contact teacher with questions or concerns.
Wednesday November 7 Dismiss @ 12:30pm
WASC & Staff Development
Campus Care is available. Please be sure to bring your lunch.
Service Projects
Thank you for your generous donations of Hotel and
Sample sized Toiletries. Donations accepted until Friday.
Non-perishable food items are being collected for both
Poverello House and Catholic Charities. Student
Government has asked each student to contribute one bag
of items. Every food donation helps in the fight against
hunger – no matter how small or large. (Ends 11/16)
Shopping List
Bisquick or Flour
Corn Muffin Mix
Sugar
Canned Pie Filling
Jell-O
Pudding Mix
Canned Veggies
Marshmallows
Stuffing Mix
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Dried Beans
Canned Fruit
Canned Gravy
Broth
Evaporated Milk
Canned Pumpkin
Pie Pans
The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of November
Those bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may
bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and
risen Lord.
Notes from the Office
SCRIP NEWS: Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks
away!!! Office will be closed the week of
Thanksgiving so be sure to place any orders and
come and get all the scrip you will need for all
those goodies for your Thanksgiving table. If you
have any questions, please call Mrs. McCreedy in
the office. Don’t forget we have Honeybaked
Ham, Marie Callendar’s, SaveMart/FoodMaxx,
The Market, Whole Foods, Vons, See’s Candy and
Edible Arrangements just to name a few.
The office is in need of small Dixie cups and children’s
chewable Tylenol. Your generosity is always
appreciated.
Calendar Reminders:
Wed. Nov. 7th
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Fri. Nov. 9
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Sat. Nov. 10
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Mon. Nov. 12
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Thurs. Nov. 15
Fri. Nov. 16
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All Saints Presentation (in Social Hall)
2M 8:45 and 2G 10:45
Minimum Day 12:30 dismissal
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End of 1 Trimester
Happy B’Day Msgr. Rob
NO School Veterans Day Observed
School Board Meeting and Principal’s
Appreciation Day
Jog-a-Thon 10:30-2:45
Report Cards go home
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THURSDAY November 8th – Hot Lunch for 3S
Lunch Includes: Chicken Nuggets
Name
Grade/
Class
Lunch $3
Extra
$1
Total $
This lunch contains no nuts. Please fill out form completely.
Orders must be in by 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Please remember to write separate checks for Thursday and Friday
Cut Here Please
Cut Here Please
FRIDAY November 9th - Hot Lunch for K1
Lunch Includes: Pizza – Carrots w/ranch – Graham Crackers
Name
Grade/
Class
Lunch $3
cheese
pepperoni
Extra
$1
This lunch contains no nuts. Please fill out form completely.
Orders must be in by 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Total $
November
Students of the Month
Character Trait: Citizenship. A St. Anthony’s Student respects
oneself, individual abilities, and cultural diversity in their daily life.
K1
Gabriel Munoz, Gianna DeMera, Hailey Hughes
K2
James Hallier, Sofia Sanchez, Vien Tran
K3
Sean Cuellar, Justice DeAnda
1M
Thomas Olson, Carine Tookoian
1P
Catherine Chielpegian, Bret Wathen
2G
Mackenzie Johnson, Declan Ryan
2M
Brayden Clark, Audrey Rickelman
3B
Audrey Campos, Kyle Kashian
3S
Bella Gocke, Isaiah Munoz
4P
Isaiah Mercado, Emily Schuh
4S
Grace Ribb, Gianna Triplett
5A
Xander Arfsten, Margaret Smith
5M
Jamison Bailey, Bella Ray
6G
Lily Bennett, Riley McCann
6S
Esmeralda Altero, Liam Jacoby
7C
Zach Angelillo, Olivia Baldwin
7R
Sarah Carlos, Kevin Orlando
8B
Jack Benscheidt, Molly Campbell
8S
Molly Oakes, Logan Tingey
2012
DECEMBER Hot Lunch Menu
mark meal orders “1” and extra “+ x” on the same line
$3.50 per meal/ $1.00 for extra
LAST NAME:
___________________________
Contact Name, Number & Email Address:
_________________________________
NAME (Class)
December 3
(Monday)
December 4
(Tuesday)
December 5
(Wednesday)
December 10
(Monday)
December 11
(Tuesday)
December 12
(Wednesday)
example: John (4S)
Curly Pasta w/
Meat Sauce, Garlic
Bread
Teppanyaki Fried
Rice with Chicken
and Vegetables
MINIMUM DAY
Staff Dev’t
Beef Nachos (BN)
Or
Taco Salad (TS)
Grilled Cheese
Sandwich, Tomato
Soup
Fried Chicken,
Mashed Potatoes,
Mixed Vegetables
NAME
December 17
(Monday)
December 18
(Tuesday)
December 19
(Wednesday)
NAME (Class)
BFL: French Toast &
Sausage (FT) OR
Ham & Cheese
Croissant (HC)
Bacon, Cheese
and Potato Bake,
Baby Greens w/
Cranberries
Chicken Teriyaki,
Steamed Rice,
Oriental Salad
1
2
3
1
2
3
Number of Meals _______x $3.50 = ____________
Number of Extras _______x $1.00 = ____________
TOTAL = ____________
Price Guide:
(add $1.00 for every extra serving)
PLEASE: Double-check your math
Checks payable to ‘LUNCH BOX’
DUE by Wednesday, November 14, 2012
1 - $3.50, 2 - $7.00, 3 - $10.50, 4 - $14.00, 5 - $17.50, 6 - $21.00, 7 - $24.50, 8 - $28.00
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Felise Montes
cell 355-72779
[email protected]
PTO MEETING TONIGHT
Tuesday****November 6th, 2012**** In Staff
Lounge****Day Care Provided In Library
Snacks and Drinks provided
Meeting at 5:30 pm.
The class with the most parents in attendance
will win a Gift Card for their Teacher! Join us for an hour and
earn Parent Participation Points
REPORTS FROM:
Presidents Report: Deb Martin
Parish Report: Msgr. Rob
Principals Report: Mrs. Cochran
Treasurers Report: Mr. Neumeier
SPECIAL GUEST:
Mark Lopes to share information about Odyssey of the Mind.
OLD BUSINESS:
Golf Tournament
NEW BUSINESS:
Up-coming PTO Events
DISCUSSION TOPICS: Parents time for Questions and Answers
Meetings last approximately 1 hour
Parent Participation hours are given for attendance!
If you have any questions, ideas, concerns that you would like
discussed at the meeting please call or text me at 559-473-8607.
You can also email me anytime at
[email protected]@aol.com
TALENT SHOW INFORMATION
Dear St. Anthony’s Students and Parents,
It’s TALENT SHOW TIME! The Talent Show will be on Thursday, January 24, 2013.
To ensure that the acts are appropriate for our school, you will perform for us at the time
allotted for your grade level. Below is the schedule:
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
January 8
January 9
January 10
January 11
K – 3rd
Staff Dev. / Minimum Day
4th – 5th
6th – 8th
If you are performing with someone in a different grade, choose either your day or your
partner’s day. Time for performing will be at 12:45 in the Social Hall on ALL days.
These are not try-outs. Anyone wanting to be in the show will be in the show if your
act is appropriate. PLEASE CHOOSE APPROPRIATE MUSIC, DANCES, AND
COSTUMES. YOU MUST BRING YOUR MUSIC AND THE WORDS WRITTEN
OUT. Also, bring any props you may need. BE PREPARED. REMEMBER, if the
dance or music is not appropriate, you will not be allowed to perform in the Talent Show.
If you plan to participate, the words to your music must be written out and given to
Mrs. Polacek by December 20, 2012. You can only be in one act. If you are planning
to lip sync a song, please limit your song to 2 verses plus 1 chorus only. The acts are no
longer than 3 minutes.
When you attend the rehearsal performance, you will receive information on dress
rehearsal and show time.
If you have any questions, please come and see us.
Thank you,
Mrs. Polacek
Mrs. Silverio
Mrs Garrett
Mrs. Blanchard
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______________________________________ has my permission to be in the 2013 St.
Anthony’s Talent Show on January 24, 2013.
Parents Signature: ________________________________________________________
Please describe your child’s act for the Talent Show: _____________________________
________________________________________________________________________
8th Grade Ad
and/or
Business Yearbook
Page Order
Payment is due by 12-20-12
Ad/Page is due by 1-31-13
Full Page Ads:
Half Page Ads:
Business Card:
$100.00
$60.00
$25.00
Phone: __________________
NAME____________________________ Teacher_____________
Number of Pages: __________
AMT Enclosed $_______________ Check # _________________
Please return this paper with payment to Mrs. Stone or Mrs. Reynolds
----------- Please Detach and Keep Bottom Portion ----------Ads can be turned in on paper or digitally.
Paper size is 8.5” x 11” with a 1” margin (7.5” x 10” useable)
Digital pages must be a .jpg file (7.5”x10”)(300 dpi)
Digital pages can be emailed to [email protected]
or copied to a USB flash drive or CD
Ad/Page is due by 1-31-13
Check# ___________
Date: _____________ AMT: ___________
It’s that time of year
again……
St. Anthony’s is hosting their annual
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please bring in non-perishable food items
such as rice, flour, pasta and canned goods
by Friday, November 16th.
There will be a box in each classroom for all
food donations.
THE FOOD WILL BE FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES
AND THE PROVERELLO HOUSE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
GENEROSITY
HOME OF RAIDERS
2012-2013 Basketball Season
Sign up in the Athletic Office for St. Anthony’s basketball starting November 7th. Signups close November
16th.
Who can play? We have a place for every eligible* St. Anthony’s student in 5th through 8th grade.
When does the season begin?
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5th and 6th grade boys and girls begin practice the week of November 26th.
7th and 8th PAL boys begin practice the week of November 26th.
7th and 8th FUSD boys are already in season.
7th and 8th grade girls will begin workouts the week of January 7th.
When does the season end?
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5th and 6th grade boys and girls finish their season with the PAL tournament in early February.
7th and 8th PAL boys finish their season with the PAL tournament in mid-February.
7th and 8th FUSD will finish league on December 12th with possible playoffs for the 8th grade boys on
December 17th and 19th.
7th and 8th grade girls finish league on March 13 with possible playoffs for the 8th grade girls on March
18th and 20th.
What is the time commitment?
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Teams will practice twice a week on either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Times will be either 3-4:30 pm or 4:30-6 pm. Coaches will be in contact through your SchoolSpeak
email address.
5th – 8th grade teams will play on Saturdays at San Joaquin Memorial High School. The specific times
will be posted as soon as we have them from the scheduler for the Parochial Athletic League.
What if I have piano lessons during my practice time?
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We ask that students reschedule all non-school activities and appointments around the practice
schedule. For this reason, we keep practice days and times consistent through the season.
I play a club sport. Can I still play for St. Anthony’s?
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Yes. However, please note that according to our athletic policy absences other than doctor
appointments, illnesses, or family emergencies may result in a loss of playing privilege at the coach’s
discretion up to an entire game.
Who are the coaches?
Boys
8th FUSD—Coach Craven
7th FUSD—Coaches DeFendis and Orlando
PAL—Coach Tyler Salcido
6th—Coaches Chulantseff and Rutledge
5th—Coach Craven
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8th—Coach McNamara
7th—Coach Sampson
Girls
6th—Coach Houtsinger
5th—Coach Kelley
Eligible athletes maintain C’s and above in the classroom and have no 3’s in conduct or effort.
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