Our last day of school will be Tuesday, May 23. This will also be our field day. We will dismiss at 1:00 on this day and we will not have After School Care. Please make arrangements to pick up your child(ren) on time. It is very important to be on time as our teachers will have a gathering at the end of the school day.
Field day will be Tuesday, May 23. Students may be out of uniform on this day. They must wear tennis shoes. Students are NOT allowed to wear bathing suits or tank tops. There will be some water activities and a water slide. Students can bring a towel, change of clothes, hats, sunglasses, and a bottle of water. If there is inclement weather, field day will be moved indoors.
The SAS Walk A Thon was a huge success! We came so close to reaching our goal. I want to thank all of those who registered on Mybooster.com and shared for donations. Our donation portal will stay open until Friday, May 19. We will continue to take donations through this time.
Congratulations to our PHS Deanery Art Fair winners! Artwork will be on display tomorrow, 5/16 from 6-7:30 at Providence High School. -Liam Flores Hernandez, 2nd Grade, 2D Art -Annabelle Harrington, 7th Grade, 2D Art -Sophie Singleton, 8th Grade, Photography
Ms. Libby Steltenpohl, our school counselor, will not be returning to St. Anthony School next year. She will begin a new adventure at a different school. We were so fortunate to have Ms. Libby with us here at SAS. She did an amazing job of guiding our students and helping with the many challenges they face. We will miss Ms. Libby, but we wish our the best of luck on her new endeavor. We are working with St. Elizabeth’s to ensure that we can fill this position for next school year.
Please help us spread the word about the new Choice Expansion. The new legislation expands school choice eligibility to 97% of Indiana families. Beginning in the 23-24 school year, any child from a family of four that earns up to $222,000 annually will be able to receive a Choice Scholarship. In addition to expanding financial eligibility, the new legislation eliminated tracks/pathways. Now a new kindergarten student to our school is eligible for a Choice Scholarship. The new criteria to be eligible for Choice is: Student must be a resident of Indiana Student is a member of a household that meets the eligibility requirements This is a great opportunity to see our school grow. The new legislation gives all families the opportunity to make the choice where they would like to send their children to school. Let’s show them what a great choice Bear Nation is for their family!
The Indiana Department of Education has approved our application to participate in the Choice Scholarship Program for the 23-24 school year. We are very excited about the new changes that will be taking place this summer. Please remember that families must reapply every year for the Choice Scholarship. Included in the Bear Facts is a form for you to complete and details about the information we need from you. We would like to get a jumpstart on collecting paperwork from families, so we can submit as soon as the new legislation begins. The new legislation will take effect on June 29. It is very important that you send in the documentation in a timely manner.
We had many SAS students that were a part of the Providence Deanery Show, Finding Nemo Jr. This was a wonderful production and our SAS Bears did a fantastic job. Thank you to Ellen Holifield and PHS for allowing our Deanery students to have this wonderful opportunity.
I want to give a huge shout out to all the parents who made our teachers feel extra special this past week. Each day was filled with delicious treat or gifts. We couldn’t be more thankful for all that you did.
Our last day of school will be Tuesday, May 23. This will also be our field day. We will dismiss at 1:00 on this day and we will not have After School Care. Please make arrangements to pick up your child(ren) on time. It is very important to be on time as our teachers will have a gathering at the end of the school day.
Our 8th grade class celebrated Mary this past week by crowning Mary. It was beautiful to see our 8th graders shower Mary with flowers. Samir Kone was chosen by classmates to represent the 8th grade class and place the crown on Mary.
Today will be the last day that extras will be served in the cafeteria. Students will only be allowed to get an entree with white or chocolate milk. Students may bring water if they do not want the milk.
Thank you to all students and parents who donated to our Lemonade Stand at the Kinderderby. This year, Bear Nation raised $600.11 for childhood cancer research.
I want to give a huge shout out to our Kindergarten students for a great KinderDerby. They did a wonderful job with their program and they definitely had some fast horses. It was a beautiful day and I know everyone enjoyed the time outside. Thank you to Mrs. Bettler for all of her hard work and to our 8th graders for doing a wonderful job as trainers.
This week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and I would like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to all of our teachers. We have the most amazing teachers at SAS and they deserve a huge thank you. Teachers are probably the most underrated yet the most powerful professionals in the whole world. Their work has a long term impact on not just the lives of the children they teach, but on society as a whole. They have the power to shape generations, impact minds and make the world a better place. They put their heart and soul into making a difference in the lives of all children. Our teachers go above and beyond each day to prepare lessons and activities that will help your child grow academically, spiritually and emotionally. We are so blessed to have such wonderful teachers who are dedicated to St. Anthony School. Please pray for our teachers each and every day and if you haven’t had a chance to say thank you, please do so.
The Kindergarten Class is hosting a Lemonade Stand at the Kinder Derby next Thursday, May 4. Money raised from the stand will go to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research. Send some change with your student so they can donate and enjoy a glass of lemonade during the Kinder Derby. They can donate as much or as little (all kids will get a cup of lemonade regardless). Grown-up Kinder Derby fans can also participate! Over the past 12 years, Bear Nation's Alex's Lemonade Stand has contributed over $5,000 to childhood cancer research!
We are so excited to celebrate our annual KinderDerby. Our Kindergarten students and their big buddies have worked hard to prepare for this day. Our KinderDerby should begin around 9:30-9:45. The event will take place on the playground side of the parking lot. Families are welcome to join us for this special event. If weather causes the event to relocate, we will limit guests to Kindergarten and 8th grade families only. We will pray for beautiful weather so our horses can have a great race!
We are doing our best to start the application process for Choice Scholarship. We are awaiting approval from the State of Indiana. Once we are approved as a Choice Scholarship school, we will begin the application process. Please be on the lookout for more information. We are also super excited about the new expansion of Choice Scholarships that came out of the legislature this session. Indiana both simplified the Choice Scholarship Program and expanded it to more Hoosier families. Pathways/tracks were removed The financial eligibility was increased to 400% of Free and Reduced Lunch eligibility ($220,000 for a family of 4). SGO scholarships can now be used for PreK tuition as well
Our SAS Walk A Thon kicked off on Monday, May 1, and we are thrilled about this year’s fundraiser! This year, our entire school is raising funds for new bookcases, cubbies and storage cabinets for the classrooms. Our goals are to have 100% of our school register and to raise $20,000, and we’re inviting YOU to help! Thank you for supporting our school. We can't wait for our SAS Walk A Thon happening on May 12! Go Bears! Amount Raised - $7,645.00 Number of students registered - 119 Number of States we have received donations from - 11 Please register at mybooster.com. Once you have registered, please share with all of your family, friends and neighbors.
Our wishes and prayers go to our students who received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist for the first time this Sunday! This long-awaited day held many treasured memories for our children and their families who helped prepare them throughout the year for this very special occasion. Prayers of gratitude are offered to Ms. Hellinger and Mr. Jarboe who worked closely and so well with the children and their families as they prepared for both Penance and Holy Eucharist.
May 10, 2023This week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and I would like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to all of our teachers. We have the most amazing teachers at SAS and they deserve a huge thank you. Teachers are probably the most underrated yet the most powerful professionals in the whole world. Their work has a long term impact on not just the lives of the children they teach, but on society as a whole. They have the power to shape generations, impact minds and make the world a better place. They put their heart and soul into making a difference in the lives of all children. Our teachers go above and beyond each day to prepare lessons and activities that will help your child grow academically, spiritually and emotionally. We are so blessed to have such wonderful teachers who are dedicated to St. Anthony School. Please pray for our teachers each and every day and if you haven’t had a chance to say thank you, please do so.Read More