I would like to give a shout out to Dennis Ott and Company for putting in a new playground for our Preschool Building. Our preschool students are very excited to play on the new equipment. Thanks for all you do for St. Anthony School. I would also like to give a shout out to our Head Room Parents that provided snacks for teachers during Parent Teacher Conferences. The snacks we yummy! You are very thoughtful, thank you so much! Also I want to give a shout out to Mr. Dino for providing delicious soups both nights of Parent Teacher Conferences.

Congratulations to Mrs. Pickerrell’s 1st grade class! They came in 1st place for sending in the most Box Tops. They sent in 517 box tops. They will receive an ice cream party. Mrs. Housholder’s 5th class came in 2nd place. They will receive an out of uniform day. Thanks to all of those that sent in Box Tops. We raised a total of $332.80 from the Box Tops. We will have another competition in the Spring.

I would like to give a Shout Out to Jennifer Vizhnay and her crew for hosting the Trunk or Treat; it was a huge success. The kids really enjoyed trick or treating and spending time with friends. Throughout the night visitors voted on the best decorated table. Congratulations to the Munoz family and their Minion’s Table. I also want to thank Chef Dino for providing the yummy chili, hot dogs, and snacks. I also want to give a shout to all who participated in our Book Fair. This was a great opportunity for students to purchase books. They all loved shopping for their favorite book. The Book Fair was a huge success!

St. Anthony School will observe Red Ribbon week from Thursday, October 25th through Wednesday, October 31st. In today’s “Bear Facts,” there is a list of the themes for each day of the week and also what the students may wear. As a school, we will focus on the negative influence that drugs, alcohol, and bullying may have on them. We will have a kick off celebration on Wednesday, October 24th. We will have Boomer, the Indiana Pacer’s Mascot, present an Anti-Bullying/Anti-Drug Program.

I want to give a Shout Out to our 8th Grade Class. Before Fall Break, the class went on their class trip to Washington D.C. This was a wonderful opportunity for the students and it was an excellent trip. The 8th grade class did a great job in representing St. Anthony School.

Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2018 – this year’s theme is: Life Is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free. At school, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week (October 23rd-31st), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend. St. Anthony School will observe Red Ribbon week from Thursday, October 25th through Wednesday, October 31st. In today’s “Bear Facts,” there is a list of the themes for each day of the week and also what the students may wear. As a school, we will focus on the negative influence that drugs, alcohol, and bullying may have on them. We will have a kick off celebration on Wednesday, October 24th. We will have Boomer, the Indiana Pacer’s Mascot, present an Anti-Bullying/Anti-Drug Program.

I want to give a Shout Out to all our St. Anthony Grandparent’s. Grandparent’s Day was a huge success. I was overwhelmed with the number of grandparents that attended. They were able to go to church, play Bingo, enjoy activities in the classrooms, and get a photo. It was a great opportunity for students to spend time with grandparents.