Knights' News
January 26, 2021
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.
Our 2020-2021 theme is Anchored in Faith
A note from Mrs. Becker
We are really flying through this school year.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2021 ~ FAITH ~ EXCELLENCE ~ SERVICE
We are excited to celebrate our St. Anthony community during Catholic Schools Week January 31st - February 6th. This year our celebration will look a little different to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, however we still plan to celebrate. We will send out the CSW Week at a Glance before Friday. This year each day of the week will be a “dress up” or “dress down” day based on that day’s celebration. Please remember to adhere to dress code guidelines for each of these days.
Registration Packets for the 2021-2022 School Year will be distributed on February 2, 2021. Please carefully consider your plans for the 2021-2022 School Year and make your commitment to return to St. Anthony Catholic School as soon as possible. We have several grades at or near capacity and cannot hold seats without the completed registration packet and the $100 Registration Fee. The first 100 families completing the registration process will receive a t-shirt for each registered student. (Please see the flier in the packet for details.)
Masks are Required
Soup-a-Bowl Dress Out day
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021
Peanut Butter Drive
End of the Year Tax Documents
Please provide your name, your child's first and last name and grade.
Income Verification Forms
I have provided a copy of the form below.
ST. VALENTINE'S DAY
Students may bring Valentines for their classmates. The teachers will let you know the number of students in the class.
All Valentines cards or treats must be at school by February 4. We will hold them in the classroom and send them home on February 12. Students will bring home all Valentine's Day treats to open at home.
February Calendar
VIRTUAL STUDENTS - Terra Nova Testing
Virtual Learning and Terra Nova
All Virtual Students in grades 2 - 8 must be present on campus for the Terra Nova Testing. This test cannot be administered remotely. Please watch for additional information regarding the test schedule for Virtual Students. The testing window is February 22 - March 12. Please email Mrs. Becker with any questions.
COVID
We thank you for your support of our efforts to keep our students, faculty, and staff healthy. Our students, faculty, and staff will continue to follow all established protocols, including wearing of face masks, extra cleaning, social distancing, etc. We will continue to follow the protocols in place until further notice.
If your child is complaining that he or she is not feeling well or has symptoms including but not limited to stomach ache, body aches, or headache, please keep him or her home. We will be calling parents to pick up students when they are not feeling well especially if they are running a fever while at school. You have done a great job communicating with us as you have seen doctors. Please continue sending notes when returning from absences and calling or emailing when keeping a student at home.
Please continue to communicate with Mrs. Becker as soon as possible. Keep in mind that we are focused on keeping everyone healthy and we need your help. We follow the recommendations of the CDC and local health authorities, as well as, guidance from the Diocese of Orlando. Working together, we can keep students and staff healthy.
PICTURE DAY
8th Grade Cap and Gown Picture Day February 18, 2021
(Caps and Gowns will come home Feb. 2, 2021)
Birthday Treats
January 1 - Alexia Garcia
January 3 - Jack Thompson
January 4 - Mercedes Emerson, Mercedes
January 9 - Anabelle Ovalle-Yusti, Kaiden Rodriguez, Romeo Chipa
January 10 - Gavin White
January 13 - Andres Vera
January 16 - Bentley Carter
January 26 - Alonzo Rodriguez-Diaz
January 27 - Yaritza Roque
January 29 - Killari Blase
January 31 - Isaac Massey
February 2 - Averie Evans
February 4 - Nevaeh Ellis
February 9 - Giovanna Harris
February 10 - Manny Ocampo-Cruz, Jacob Quigley
February 12 - Julian Agosto
February 14 - Clark Acosta, Alexander Brito, Ivana Chinchilla
February 15 - Braxton Brown
February 16 - Tiary Larson
February 20 - Leah Marin
February 22 - Jennavie Velazquez-Lopez
February 23 - Jadiel Garcia
February 25 - Hailey Pietris
Uniforms Kindergarten - 8th graders
Please refer to and follow the uniform guidelines. Our students are growing, and it is normal to need new uniform sizes mid-year. Please check the length of the pants, shorts, and skorts. We have some uniforms available in the school office. Please call the office to schedule a time to look for necessary items. Are you interested in a St. Anthony Knights T-Shirt or a St. Anthony Catholic School Sweatshirt? We have some available in the office. Please email Lorrie for an order form.
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.
Positive COVID Notification Procedures
There have been some questions regarding our procedure when we are notified of a positive COVID case in a home.
- Mrs. Becker speaks with the family or positive individual to gather information regarding the date of first symptoms, date of the test and date of the results as well as any other important information.
- Mrs. Becker then contacts the Diocese of Orlando Office of Schools and the Polk County Health Department who identify the individual to be quarantined.
- Mrs. Becker contacts the family or positive individual again regarding the need for and length of a quarantine for the student. An email follows this conversation.
- Mrs. Becker then contacts the classroom teacher regarding work for the students.
- Mrs. Becker speaks with the family or positive individual to gather information regarding the date of first symptoms, date of the test and date of the results as well as any other important information.
- Mrs. Becker contacts the Diocese of Orlando Office of Schools and the Health Department who identify the class(es) to be quarantined.
- Mrs. Becker then calls families to notify them of the close contact with an affected person and the details of the quarantine. An email follows. If your child has come in close contact with someone who has tested positive here at school , you will receive a phone call!
- Mrs. Becker then speaks with and emails a letter to the teachers and the parish office.
- Mrs. Becker the emails the entire school community.
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Get to know 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