Knights' News
Mrs. Becker's News and Notes for the week of Mar. 24, 2020
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.
Registration for 2020-2021
Distance Learning Starts Monday
As we prepared for distance learning, it was important for us to consider that all of our families at St. Anthony families are experiencing different challenges in their lives during this Covid-19 crisis. We recognize that not all children will be able to do schoolwork during the traditional school hours. Additionally, some families only have one device that children will need to share in the evening hours. Teachers are working to accommodate the different family structures and needs. We have identified the essential standards that must be taught in each subject for the remainder of the school year and have developed a plan to help your child meet those benchmarks. Please recognize that students will be able to complete their daily schoolwork in a time shorter than a typical school day. We will work to provide each class with extra/enrichment activities that can be completed at the parent's discretion. If you have any concerns about your child's progress, I strongly encourage you to voice that concern with the child's teacher via email or phone call.
Attendance....Required Daily!
Tips for Distance Learning
- Maintain a routine for your child, including bedtimes and waking up in the morning. Recognize that it may not be the same times as regular school days, but consistency and routines are important for our children.
- Have children make their beds, eat breakfast, and get dressed - just as they would do if they were coming into the school daily.
- Establish a work area for your child, regardless of how old he/she is. Limit distractions such as cell phones, television, radio, conversations, etc.
- Help your child maintain a balance in his/her life. During this time of social distancing, identify safe activities, free of electronics, for your child to do inside and outside.
- Use this crucial time in our country to create some special family time. Play board games, do a puzzle, go for a bike ride together, facetime long distance family members, read a book as a family, have a family movie night.
- Most important, please keep in mind the enormous stress that your young child may be experiencing through all of this. Try to eliminate watching the news or discussing this with your child in the room.
- Know that you aren't in this alone. Your extended school family is here to support you and your child. Your child's teacher(s) is available to help with academic or technology questions. Mrs. Valenzuela is very happy to assist with any psychological concerns that you or your child may be facing during this time. Father Luis is available to support your spiritual needs.
Conferencing
More than ever, our teachers are committed to maintaining a strong relationship with the parents of our students. Communication is going to be critical in the coming weeks as we all embark on distance learning. Your child's teacher will be available via email and telephone. In the coming days, you will be receiving information from your child's teacher(s) about the best way to reach them and to request a phone conference. Teachers are very willing to schedule a time for a call during the day or on scheduled evenings.
*Be aware that teachers are not permitted to hold individual telephone or video conferences with a student. Per Diocesan Safe Environment policy, a teacher may hold a conference with more than one student at a time, with a student and a parent, or have another staff member present.
Individual Learning Needs
Staying Connected
Free Lunch and Breakfast
https://polkschoolsfl.com/lunchlocations/. We've heard that these meals are quite nice for our children. When you pick up lunch between 11am and 1pm, they will also give you breakfast for the following day.
Please take time to participate in an online Mass
Weekend Masses will be on Livestream at 6pm Saturday (Spanish), 8am Sunday (Vietnamese), and 10am Sunday (English). Click the link to find St. Anthony Catholic Church Webcam. https://saintacc.com/church-web-cam-1
'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
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