Knights' News
December 30, 2021
More than a school, we ARE a FAMILY!
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.
Happy New Year
Christmas
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-worship/liturgical-year/christmas
Annual Blessing of the Home and Household on the Epiphany
ADVENT TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE
207 pair of pajamas, 100+ pairs of shoes, baby items including diapers, wipes, baby food, bottles, clothes, socks, bibs, blankets and toys, AND kid friendly foods.
You blessed many with your kindness and generosity!
Physical Education Teacher
Monday PE for grades 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
Tuesday PE for PreK, K, and grades 1, 3, 4
- PE Day Uniform: Black mesh uniform shorts longer than fingertip length. PE shirts (not spirit shirts). Any RUNNING shoes, tie or Velcro, must be work on P.E. Days.
Please don't forget the water bottles at home!
January printable calendar
Save the dates
January 3
Teachers return to school
January 4
Students Return to school
January 13
Progress Reports emailed home (Grades 3-8)
January 30
Catholic Schools Week Tailgate Party and Open House 12 pm - 3 pm
January 30 - February 4
Catholic Schools Week
February 3
Noon Dismissal
COVID Protocols PreK - 8th grade
- We are following all Diocesan policies and CDC recommendations.
- We are keeping our day cleaner who will disinfect all high touch surfaces throughout the school day.
- Desk shields are available upon request.
- We are starting the day in the classrooms and eating lunch in the classrooms for the time being.
- Students, Faculty and Staff will be wearing masks as we return from the Christmas Break. We will continue taking regular mask breaks outside.
If your child is sick, please keep him or her at home. Let's prevent the spread of all illnesses. Please call or email the school if you are keeping your child home. We need a note documenting the absence upon the child's return to school.
If your child is sick at school, we will be calling for your to come check him or her out for the day.
Mask update - following Christmas Break
Students, faculty, and staff will be wearing masks as we return to school from Christmas Break. Please continue to send masks to school. We do wear the masks throughout the day.
Parents, Guardians, and Visitors are required to wears masks on Campus
Pik My Kid
Please download the app and start checking in when you arrive on campus for dismissal.
Pik My Kid will not be used when a student needs to be checked out of school early. You will still need to come into the building and sign your child out.
Birthday Treats
January Birthdays
Happy Birthday!!
December
30 – Stephanie M., Violette P., Rylen P.
31 – Isabella S.
January
1 – Alexia G.
4 – Mercedes E.
5 – Marc P.
7 – Adrianna T.
9 – Anabelle O., Kaidan R.
10 – Gavin W.
12 – Aliana C., Ava C.
13 – Micah C., Andres V.
16 – Bentley C.
26 – Alonzo R.
27 – Yaritza R.
28 – Juliana T.
St. Anthony Catholic School Website
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Uniforms
Please refer to and follow the uniform guidelines. We have a number of students out of uniform on a regular basis. Please review the uniform guidelines and make necessary adjustments Risse Brothers inventory is growing. If you are missing items please contact Risse Brothers and check their inventory. We have some uniforms available in the school office. Please call the office to schedule a time to look for necessary items.
Boys’ Uniform Guidelines (K-8)
- Regular School Day Uniform: Khaki uniform shorts or khaki uniform trousers from Risse Brothers. A belt if your uniform has belt loops (grades k-8). White, Black, Gray, or Maroon polo shirt with logo, must always be tucked in. A solid T-shirt may be worn under the knit shirt. Solid white, black or gray socks only with no additional colors visible. Socks may be ankle or no show, no mid-calf or knee socks. Predominantly black, white, grey or burgundy athletic shoes (tied or Velcro). Colored soles are allowed if they are not too extreme. No boots, sandals, beach shoes, shoes with wheels, shoes with inappropriate graphics or pictures are not allowed at any time.
- Mass Day Uniform: Khaki uniform trousers from Risse Brothers, belt (grades 3-8), white, black, gray, or maroon polo shirt with logo, must always be tucked in.
- PE Day Uniform: Black mesh uniform shorts, PE shirts (not spirit shirts). Any RUNNING shoe, tie or Velcro, must be work on P.E. Days.
Girls’ Uniform Guidelines
- Regular School Day Uniform: Plaid skort, culottes, khaki shorts, or khaki slacks (grades K-8). May not be shorter than 2” above the bend of the knee (back of leg). Short Sleeve White Peter Pan blouse or white, gray, or maroon polo shirt (grades K-8). Belt when belt loops are present (grades K-8). Solid white/maroon/gray or black only socks no mid-calf or knee socks. Solid white, gray, or maroon or black tights or leggings under the skort on cold days. Predominantly black, white, or burgundy athletic shoes (tied or Velcro) may be worn; colored soles are allowed if they are not too extreme. No boots, sandals, beach shoes, shoes with wheels, shoes with inappropriate graphics or pictures are not allowed at any time.
- Mass Day Uniform: Plaid culottes or skort (grades K-8). May not be shorter than 2” above the bend of the knee (back of leg). Short Sleeve White Peter Pan blouse or white, gray, black, or maroon polo shirt (grades K-8). Belt when belt loops are present (grades 3-8)
- PE Day Uniform: Black mesh uniform shorts longer than fingertip length. PE shirts (not spirit shirts). Any RUNNING shoe, tie or Velcro, must be work on P.E. Days.
Please follow the Uniform policy. As your child(ren) are outgrowing their uniforms please be sure to replace them with Risse Brothers Uniforms.
Have questions?
Contact St. Anthony Catholic School
Principal: Mrs. Patricia Becker
Superintendent: Mr. Henry Fortier
Email: pbecker@saintacs.com
Website: www.saintacs.com
Location: 924 Marcum Road, Lakeland, FL, USA
Phone: (863)858-0671
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StAnthonyCatholicSchool