Congratulations to Reece McKee for coming in 1st place at the District Competition for the free throw shooting contest. Reece now moves on to compete at the state level in February. Good luck at the state competition Reece!

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. Captain Nick Mobley 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-making model so they can be prepared to recognize the consequences of their decisions. Finally, they discussed bullying and cyber-bulling. The course ended with a D.A.R.E. graduation and reception at which time the winners of the essay contest were announced. The classroom essay winners were Azul Angeles and Sophie Singleton. Honorable mention essay winners were Lucia Bartley and Ashton McKee. Captain Mobley was joined by Corporal Scottie Maples and Captain Tim Franklin to honor all the St. Anthony D.A.R.E graduates. Congrats to all the essay winners and D.A.R.E. graduates!

Because we have not had a snow day this year, we will be out of school on Monday, January 20th. We hope you enjoy the long weekend. Our next snow make-up day will be Monday, February 17th.

January 18th, (time TBD) we will have sign-ups for the following sports: K through 4th Jr dance, Pre-K through 2nd basketball academy, 3rd-4th boys and girls deanery basketball, Pre-K through 8th soccer and 3rd through 8th track. You will need to have a copy of your child's physical and the $75 athletic fee (if they have not played another sport this school year). A $50 uniform deposit is due for 3rd-8th soccer and track.

Feel free to stop by and check out all of our talented students' art work during the school play, January 24th and 25th. Art work will be displayed in the lobby until February 3rd. Each student, grades K-8, will have a piece of art work displayed.

Our theater department is excited to present Aladdin Jr. for our school play this year. There will be a dinner show on Friday, January 24th and a regular show on Saturday, January 25th. Order forms can be found in the school office. Tickets are for reserved seats.

Mark your calendars for our annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, February 22nd. No time for a Siesta, it’s time for a Fiesta at our Reverse Raffle. This year’s theme is La Fiesta. Come enjoy a great dinner, silent auction, treasure trunks, teacher treat and cupcake raffles, and 50/50 drawings. Order form is in today’s Bear Facts. This is the school’s biggest fundraiser, show your support and join in the fun!

I want to give a shout out to Dereck Hearn and the athletic committee for hosting the St. Anthony Holiday Classic Tournament. This was a wonderful event for our 5th – 8th grade basketball teams. We appreciate all of your hard work in putting this event together.