Each year, the Clark County Sherriff’s Department hosts a class for fifth graders in which they learn about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Sergeant Joe Waters spent ten weeks with the students during which time the students learned about the harmful effects of illegal drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. They practiced using a decision model so they can be prepared to recognize the consequences of their decisions. Finally, they discussed bullying and cyber-bulling. The course ended in an essay contest. The classroom winners were Lola Fisher from 5H and Abby Hoyland from 5L. The overall school winner was Abby Hoyland. Congratulations to all the essay winners and D.A.R.E. graduates!

The 7th and 8th grade students also participated in the Southern Indiana Right to Life Value of Life essay contest. This contest is designed to encourage young people to research life issues and develop pro-life convictions. Right to Life is one of the most important issues of our time. We would like to congratulate and recognize our 7th and 8th grade winners who were honored with a reception and presented with awards last week. • 7th Grade The third place winner and recipient of $10.00 is Maddie Mullis. • The second place winner and recipient of $25.00 is Paige Flispart. • The first place winner and recipient of $50.00 is Mark Sears. • 8th Grade The third place winner and recipient of $10.00 is Aidan Singleton. • The second place winner and recipient of $25.00 is Emma Scharre. • The first place winner and recipient of $50.00 is Kara Beth Merchant

The 7th and 8th grades participated in the annual history essay contest sponsored by our local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The essay this year centered on the importance of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Each student researched the history of a woman’s right to vote in our country and wrote an essay on their findings. We are pleased to announce that St. Anthony’s has two first place winners who were honored at a DAR meeting in February. In addition to their awards, the students received a monetary gift of $50.00 each. • The 7th grade first place winner was Mark Sears. • The 8th grade first place winner was Emma Scharre.

The New Albany Deanery Fine Arts Fair competition is coming up after Spring Break. This is a perfect time to sharpen your pencils to draw, fluff up your brushes to paint, heat up your glue gun to construct a 3-D piece, and sharpen your focus to capture an unforgettable photograph; all to create award-winning pieces for St. Anthony School. Entries will be accepted from Grades 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, and Grades 7 & 8. Remember when entering your artwork that presentation is key to winning. If you glue or tape your 2-D art on poster board or place in a frame the judges will see your art so much better. The same is true for photography when you put it in a frame. Good luck over spring break with your ideas. The entries and filled out form are due to Mrs. Roehm at School on Tuesday, April 23rd. Forms are coming home today in the Bear Facts or can be picked up in the Art room. Mrs. Roehm will deliver the pieces to Providence High School. Thanks for stepping up and sharing your special talents with everyone.

There will be NO After School Care on Friday, April 19th.

St. Anthony School will dismiss at 1:45 PM on Friday, April 19th to allow students to attend Good Friday Services with their families. The service will begin at 3:00 PM.

We will be on Spring Break starting March 18th through March 29th. We do not have any snow days to make up, so Spring Break will be for 2 weeks. We hope that you enjoy time with your family and if traveling be safe.

Track sign-ups (boys and girls, grades 3-8) will be Friday, March 8th from 5-6:30 p.m. in the parish gym. Please bring a copy of your child's physical, $75 athletic fee and $50 uniform deposit. Soccer (boys and girls, grades K-8) will be Friday, March 8th from 5-6:30 p.m. in the parish gym. Please bring a copy of your child's physical, $75 athletic fee and $50 uniform deposit. Biddy soccer (K-2nd) do not require a uniform deposit.