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Volume 10   March 10, 2008 thestanewsletter@yahoo.com

 

IMPORTANT DATES

 

A.      Mar. 14 – Cub Scout Pinewood Derby

B.      Mar. 20 – Third Quarter Ends

C.      Mar. 21-28 – Easter Holiday – SCHOOL CLOSED

D.      Apr. 4 – Third Quarter Report Cards Distributed

E.      Apr. 5 – Girl Scout Toy and Clothing Sale

F.      Apr. 10 – Spring Program

G.      Apr. 28 – Jog-A-Thon

H.      May 22 – Olympic Day

 

1.         ELDERS SCHOLARS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.  If you are going to be in 8th grade next year at the parish school, you are eligible to compete for an ESAP Scholarship.  ESAP, formerly EDSAP, is the Elder Scholars Assistance Program – a privately-funded grant program administrated by Elder High School.  One 7th grade girl and one 7th grade boy will be chosen from our school.  Applications are available on the Elder website: www.elderhs.org.  Once there, click “Parents” on the top banner and then on the Parents page, click “EDSAP” on the left side.  Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2008.  ESAP financial aid awards are available to families with students entering the 5th-8th grade at the parish school next year.  Applications available April 1 on Elder’s website.  See www.elderhs.org for more details or contact Maureen Regan at Elder at 921-3744 ext. 3423.

 

2.         ST. A SKATING PARTIES.  The next party is scheduled for March 17, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Western Rollarama.  The cost is $4.50 and includes skate rental.  All skaters in attendance will receive a free glow stick!  For the April 21 party there will be a homeroom attendance competition -- the winning HR gets a special delivery of homemade chocolate chip cookies.  Remember the parties are always held on the 3rd Monday of each month during the school year.  See you then!

 

3.         ATTENTION 7th and 8th GRADERS, MARCH MADNESS DANCE:  The date of the March Madness Dance is SATURDAY, March 15, not Friday.  Time:  7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., in the gym.  Cost:  $3.00, which includes snacks, drinks and a DJ.  There will be raffles and fun basketball games and a contest for dressing in the best college spirit wear!  Please turn money in by Thursday, March 13, to Matt R., Room 202, or John Simon S., Room 201.  Thank you!

 

4.         EDUCATION COMMISSION.  Meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the school conference room.  Visitors are always welcome.  If visitors wish to speak, they should contact Maggie Pater a week prior to the meeting to be included in the agenda.  Contact Maggie at 922-2735 or at maggiepater@yahoo.com.

 

5.         MARKET DAY.  Please have all orders for the March sale to the school by Tuesday, March 11, or you can order online until Thursday, March 13.  This month all previous customers who have ordered at least $35 for the past 5 months will receive a FREE PIZZA.  Another bonus for March is a free 9" serving spatula when you buy 3 Brunch Bonus Day Items.  Thanks for your support of Market Day.

 

6.         JOG-A-THON, MONDAY, APRIL 28.  WE NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS!  St. A’s 2nd Annual Jog-a-thon will be held Monday, April 28.  As you will recall, last year Mr. Corey had his head shaved, thanks to the students and all their pledges that collected over $20,000 for the PTO.  We need a new incentive for this year, so if you have any suggestions, please e-mail to vffeld@aol.com for consideration.  Thank you!

 

7.         ST. A FESTIVAL BID N BUY BOOTH.  We are now seeking donations for the upcoming Bid -N- Buy Booth for this summer's festival.  We need:  baskets (any shape & size), ribbon, shred/crinkle paper and packing peanuts.  We will be glad to "reuse" those baskets purchased at last year's festival!  If you would like to donate, or have a question, please contact Cara Hester (347-0545) or e-mail to mark.hester@fuse.net  We will be glad to pick up your items or you may drop them off to Cara at 1231 Hickorylake Drive.  Thank you for your continued support!

 

8.         CONGRATULATIONS 7th and 8th BOYS BASKETBALL.  Congratulations to the 7/8th combo boys’ basketball team on a tremendous season.  The boys finished the season with 40 wins and 5 losses.  They made it to the finals of all 9 tournaments they were in, champions of six, runners up in three.  Team members are:  Kevin C., Gerad L., Joe D., Bryan C., Jack M., Alex W., Scott R., and Corey B.  WE ARE THE JAGUARS!

 

9.         FALL SOCCER SIGN UPS.  For boys and girls will be held on Sunday, April 6, after 9:30 and 11:30 masses in the Youth Room in the Undercroft.  This is the only sign up date we will have.  Please mark your calendars now!   Attention Parents of Incoming first graders who are interested in playing:  child must be 6 years old by 7/31/08 in order to play SAY soccer.  If younger - see notice regarding lollipop soccer.  Should you have any questions before then, please contact Julie Burke at julieburke@current.net, or 513-347-7435, or Bernie Pfeiffer at 922-7355 or at  Bernie.Pfeiffer@SunTrust.com.

 

10.       LOLLIPOP SOCCER.  Sign ups for Lollipop Soccer will also be held Sunday, April 6th after 9:30 and 11:30 masses in the Youth Room in the Undercroft.  This is for children ages 4 and 5.   Should you have any questions, contact Judy Rigney at 347-7708 or judy_rigney@yahoo.com.

 

11.       FOOTBALL SIGN UPS.  Football sign ups will be held on Sunday, April 6th after 9:30 and 11:30 masses in the Youth Room in the Undercroft.  Should you have any questions, please contact Jeff James at 451-9199

 

12.       CUB SCOUT ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY – Friday, March 14, 7 p.m. in the St Antoninus Gym.  See the latest top secret Pinewood Derby car designs and what the inspired Cub Scouts and adult assistants have created this year!  Top three cars advance to the District Finals to defend last year's champion from our parish at St Catherine's:  Saturday, March 15 – Noon Race 10 a.m. sign-ups Pinewood workshop #2:  Monday, March 3,  6-8 PM in the Scout room for our scouts and adults helping them.  Scout leaders and parents bring tools and tips to help finish the car with over 25 years experience.. Final weigh-ins are Wednesday, March 12, 6-8, Scout room.  Contact Frank Ellert or Joe Nolan for more info. on the Derby or how to join our pack!

 

13.      SAINT ANTONINUS BOY SCOUT TROOP 614 - LENTEN FISH FRY.  Please come!  Free yourself from cooking and socialize with your fellow parishioners beginning on Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent.  Dinner is served between 5-7 p.m. in the Undercroft.  Menu includes fish sandwiches, grilled salmon, pizza, fries, macaroni and cheese, desserts and more.  New item this year is baked potatoes.  Dine-In and Carryout options are both available.

 

14.       TOY AND CLOTHING SALE.  Sellers needed for the St. Antoninus Girl Scout Toy and Clothing Sale, Saturday, April 5, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Church Undercroft.  Sellers should register by contacting Mariellen Rechtin, 467-1616 or trechtin@fuse.net.  The following items may be sold at the sale:  baby/child/teen clothing, school uniforms, maternity clothing, baby equipment (strollers, car seats, etc.), toys, children’s videos and books, parenting books.  More information can be found on a link from the Church web site, www.saintantoninus.org.  Sellers receive 60% of what is sold.

 

15.       ATTENTION EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS.  We would like to collect pictures from all your years at St A. for your graduation breakfast.  Please send any pictures you would like to share to school, marked with your name and phone # so we can return them to you.  And remember to take lots of pictures during this year so we can include them also.  We are looking for all kinds of events:  scouts, sports, school events, etc.  Send them in an envelope marked "8th grade pictures - Attention Diane Martini” through the school office or you can e-mail them to me at rmartini2@cinci.rr.com.  We will be collecting them all year.  Thank you in advance for helping.  Questions?  Contact Diane Martini at 922-0963.

 

16.       YMCA CAMP ERNST COUPONS.  YMCA Camp Ernst is proud of over 75 years of summer camp excellence.  We promote positive character development in young people.  Coupons are available in the school office.  Please call or stop by the school office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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