IMPORTANT DATES

A.    Nov. 6 – Market Day Pick Up

B.    Nov. 7 – Picture Retake Day

C.    Nov. 7 – PTO Meeting/Guest Speaker

D.    Nov. 12-14 – Scholastic Book Fair

E.    Nov. 12 & 20 – Conferences:  Grades 5-8  3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

F.     Nov. 13 – Conferences:  Grades K  Noon-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

G.    Nov. 19 – Conferences:  Grades K  Noon-2 p.m.

H.     Nov. 13 & 19 – Conferences:  Grades 1-4  3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

I.       Nov. 21-23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – SCHOOL CLOSED

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

1.         FIRST QUARTER REPORT CARDS were distributed on Friday, November 2, 2007.  If you have not received one, please ask your child for it.  If your child does not have it, please call his or her teacher.  Conference Request sheets are in the report card envelopes.  They are due back to the teacher today, Monday, November 5, 2007.  Conference request times are listed above.

2.         JUST A REMINDER:  There is no supervision until 7:35 a.m.  Children dropped off earlier than this time will be unsupervised until 7:35 a.m.

3.         PICTURE RETAKE DAY.  Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 7.  Only those students getting retakes may be out of uniform.  Original photos need to be returned if requesting retakes.  Picture retake envelopes are available in the school office for those students who were absent on the first picture day (September 13) or who are requesting a different package from original one ordered.  Please don’t hesitate to call the School Office with any questions.

4.         THANK YOU for the donations of hand sanitizer.  They will be put to good use as the flu and cold season comes into full swing.  If you would rather your child not use the hand sanitizer due to sensitive skin or other reasons, please let your child’s teacher know.

5.         URGENT NOTICE FROM PTO.  The PTO Vice-President position is still vacant for this school year!!  The Vice President(s) serve for 1 year before moving into the role of President(s) for 1 year.  Serving on your PTO board is a wonderful opportunity to become more involved.  In order for your PTO to continue to provide our school and parish with the much needed financial and volunteer support, this position needs to be filled quickly!  Therefore, we have a deadline of MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007, in which to fill this vacancy.  The PTO board works as a team and anyone interested will be given plenty of assistance from all board members.  If this position is not filled, the PTO board will have to seek an alternative solution.  Keep in mind, your PTO provides hundreds of volunteer hours, many important programs, services and fundraisers that benefit our children and parish.  Contact Joan Berning at 451-2427 or Joan.Berning@fmr.com ASAP to volunteer.  Thank you for your consideration.

6.         ST. ANTONINUS PTO GENERAL MEETING/GUEST SPEAKER. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 7 for the next PTO meeting!  Please come to the Undercroft at 7:00 p.m. for refreshments, with the meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. Your PTO has arranged for Rick Sweeney to be a guest speaker at the meeting.  He is from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department and will speak to the PTO about Internet Safety.  He will focus on how parents can keep their children safe and how to monitor their children's use of the computer.  All are welcome!

7.         SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR.  See the Brochure enclosed in the White Envelope today for your selections.  If you desire to send money for a specific item, please put the request form from the brochure and money in a white envelope marked "Book Fair" and send with your child.  If you wish your child to only purchase a book, please put the money in a white envelope marked "Book Fair -- BOOK ONLY!” and send with your child.  We will do our best to make sure everyone gets what they want!  PLEASE NOTE:  The Book Fair will be open after the Sunday, November 12th Masses -- Children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Also, the Book Fair will be open Monday and Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. to accommodate parents/grandparents who would like to shop alone.  This also coincides with Parent/Teacher Conferences.  A special contest will be held for the most parents who attend a conference, bring their teacher's card to the Book Fair, and deposit it in the teacher's bag. The award will be for the entire class.  Be sure to ask the teacher for their card as you complete your conference. Remember:  All proceeds from the Book Fair return to the teachers in books and references pursuant to their Wish List.  Any questions, don't hesitate to call me (Patti Brunst) at 451-7652 after 3:00 p.m.

8.         ST. ANTONINUS RAKEOUT.  All school families are invited to help clean up the St. Antoninus grounds on Saturday, November 17, at 9:00 a.m.  This is our annual rakeout.  Many hands make light work, so bring along your own rake and enjoy a morning of fellowship and community service to our parish.

9.         MARKET DAY. Thank you to all of our November customers. You can pick up your orders on Tuesday, November 6, in the school lunchroom from 7-8 p.m.  Thanks, Jenee Ferguson.

10.       LIBRARY NEWS.  Thanks to the following students who have selected books for our 2007-2008 Birthday Book Club:  Kelsey M.; Jenna M.; Andrew, Sarah and Elizabeth G.; Chloe P.; Jacob R.; Evan D.; Emma F.; Henri M.; Shane J.; Matthew M.; Kelly L.; Mark and Anna B.; Maria S.; Danny H.; Grace M.; Danny T.; Chad F.; Elle, Alex and Sam R.; John and Patrick N.; Emily and Benjamin E.; Ella and Chloe K.n; Henry H.; Rachel, Suzanne and Christina S.; Alyse P.; Noah and Emma P.; Roc and Richard R.; Maddy S.; Clare P.; Ryan B.; Ryan and Christine A. Thanks also to Mrs. Breitenstein and Mrs. Egner for donations to the book club in honor of teachers and former students.  We thank them for helping to provide new books to our St. Antoninus School Library.  New members can join our Birthday Book Club at any time through the year.  Don’t wait for your birthday month—especially summer birthdays!  Books can also be donated in honor of a special person; i.e., a teacher, a loved one, etc.  Books are also great gifts for the holidays from grandparent or to a teacher.   Book Club forms are in today’s white envelope.

11.       ACCELERATED READERS FIRST QUARTER.  Congratulations to the following top point earners for the First Quarter:  Gr. 8:  Sam W., Max W., John S.; Gr. 7:  Kevin M., Tina S., Adam G.; Gr. 6:  Christine A., Jack J., Susan N.; Gr. 5:  Matthew W., David N., Maria H.; Gr. 4:  Hannah M., Mark B., Martin L.; Gr. 3:  Jack R., Clare P., Maria B.; Gr. 2:  Anna B., Charlie V., Sarah G.

12.       MUSIC NEWS.  This week’s Shining Star award goes to… Alyssa N.  Alyssa is a second grader in Miss Vallejos’ homeroom.  Alyssa’s favorite song is “Bet On It” and favorite singer is Zac Efron.  Alyssa’s favorite movie is “High School Musical 2.”  Alyssa plays the guitar and is a gymnast with the YMCA Gymgators.  Great job Alyssa!

13.       ATTENTION 8TH 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

14.       NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE.  Mark your calendars for December 31 and make plans to attend the St. Antoninus PTO-sponsored New Year’s Eve Dance.  The party starts at 8:00 p.m. and ends at 1:00 a.m.  The cost of $25.00 per person includes beer, wine, soda, champagne at midnight, party favors, DJ, and Skyline Cheese Coneys!  Come celebrate 2007 and bring in 2008 with family and friends.  For more information contact Jackie Anderson at 451-4264; Lori Rolfes 451-9737; or Lauri Sullivan 451-4142.

15.       GIRLS VOLLEYBALL UNIFORM PICK-UPS.  Tuesday November 6:  5:45 Radziwon; 6:00 Schultz; 6:15 Fink; 6:30 Martini; 6:45 Hobbs; 7:00 Bayer; 7:15 Rigney.  Please remember $15.00 pay to play, and also if you have not paid the family athletic fee, it must be paid before receiving a uniform.

16.       ATHLETIC CLUB BOARD. The Athletic Club is looking for volunteers to serve on the Board for 2008.  Please contact Scott Reiter at 922-5002/reiterjjjls@fuse.net or Todd Logan at 922-1782/toddlogan@msn.com for more information.

17.       SOCCER COORDINATOR NEEDED FOR FALL 2008!  The Soccer Coordinator position will be available to anyone interested for both boys and girls soccer.  If you are interested in becoming the next coordinator, please contact Julie Burke immediately.  You may coordinate both boys and girls or choose one or the other.  Season preparation will start in late March, early April.  If you have any questions regarding the position itself, please contact Julie at: 513.347.7435, or via e-mail at julieburke@current.net.

18.       ELDER WRESTLING.  Last registration/sign-up for the Elder kids’ and junior high wrestling team will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, in the Elder High School wrestling gym.  The programs are intended for grades 2 through 8.  For more information, call Jake Noble at 922-2534 for the junior high team or Ken Lambers at 276-3980 for the kids’ team.

19.       OKLAHOMA!  Mercy Performing Arts presents “Oklahoma!” November 9, 10, 16, & 17 at 8 p.m., and November 11 & 18 at 7 p.m.  Ticket price is $8.00.  Call for tickets, 513-661-2740.