Knight's News 19-20
Mrs. Becker's News and Notes
We want to extend a sincere and warm welcome to all of our new families in both our VPK program and in our K-8 classes. We also want to welcome back all of our wonderful, committed St. Anthony families.
We had a very busy start to the school year with nearly 200 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade starting on August 14. 58 four-year-olds joined us in VPK on August 19.
We changed our plans for classroom meeting on August 20 and 22 to meet with Parents on August 20 at 6 pm in the Church. We will be discussing our safety protocols and procedures. We will also be available to address your concerns.
Parking Lot and Carline
The parking lot speed is 10 miles per hour. Please remember "safety first"!
FYI
Tardies
Students are tardy after 7:55 am, and you will be required to sign them in at the school office. This will require that you park your car and walk them in using the crosswalks and sidewalks. Please do not hold up the VPK drop off line if you are bring a students late to school.
VPK students should be signed in and in class by 8:15 am.
Absences
Please call the school office the day your child is out and follow up with a note on the day your child returns. If the absence requires a doctor's appointment, please be sure to provide documentation.
Dismissal
Kindergarten will be dismissed at 2:50pm in front of FDC
The first dismissal bell will ring at 3:00pm for grades 1-4
The second dismissal bell will ring at 3:10pm
The aftercare bell will ring at 3:20pm
PE Days
Monday Grades: Kindergarten, Second, Fourth, Fifth
Thursday Grades: VPK, First, Third, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth
FYI: students are to come to school wearing their PE uniforms on their PE day
Uniforms
Students are to wear p.e. uniforms on their p.e. day and regular uniforms the other days. Please come in Mass uniform on Wednesdays. Risse Brothers Uniforms has sold out of a number of sizes. All students must be in full uniform by Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Risse Brothers should have all out of stock inventory back by this date.
You are welcome to join us for our school Masses.
We have moved our school Mass day to Wednesdays at 10 am unless there is a Feast Day Mass during the week. Parents and extended family members are welcome to join us for our Mass but must sit in the chapels away from the student body.
MORE THAN A SCHOOL, WE ARE A FAMILY!
Please remember as we begin this school year that we are working together as a family. As a family we need to do everything we can to help our children be successful. Our students, teachers, and staff need to:
1. Get to bed early
2. Arrive at school on time
3. Be dressed according to school dress code
4. Complete assignments on time
5. Eat a nutritious breakfast, snack, and lunch
6. SHARE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!
Our 2019-2020 School Theme is Amazing Encounters with Jesus!
'Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”' Matthew 19:14
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
St. Anthony Catholic School celebrates each individual as a unique child of God, provides a safe, Christ-centered environment that promotes cultural diversity, academic achievement, and challenges each of us to serve the school, parish, and community. More than a school, we are a family.
Beliefs
- Catholic education is an integral part of the Church's mission to proclaim the gospel message of Jesus, to build faith communities, to celebrate through worship and to serve others without distinction.
- Pastors, principals, teachers, students, parent advisory organizations, and members of the parish share responsibility for the mission of the school.
- Christian formation is at the heart of Catholic education.
- Mutual respect among and between the students and staff creates a wholesome learning environment.
- The opportunity for success is an important component of student learning.
- Parents are the primary educators of their children.
- Meeting student learning styles and special needs is primary in the development of programs, curriculum, and instruction.
- A variety of instructional approaches challenge students to demonstrate their full potential and individuality.
- Ongoing evaluation and improvement of the curriculum is crucial to the development of a sound educational program.
Connect with us!
Email: pbecker@saintacs.com
Website: www.saintacs.com
Location: 924 Marcum Road, Lakeland, FL, USA
Phone: (863)858-0671
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StAnthonyCatholicSchool