Knights' News
October 26, 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.
Halloween Colors Dress Out Day
Students may wear jeans or pants with Halloween colored or designed shirts. Please NO costumes or costume accessories. All images on the shirts should be school appropriate.
All food collected will go to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry here at St. Anthony Catholic Church. This group serves Lakeland with food bags every Saturday morning. We are pleased to be able to support their efforts on a monthly basis with a food collection. In September, we donated nearly 700 pounds of non-perishable food items. If you are interested, they are looking for volunteers to help on Saturday mornings. This will count for Service Hours.
We will collect Thanksgiving food in November and pajamas, sneakers, and baby items in December.
Calendar Change
Save the dates
Mask update
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
Contact information
St. Anthony Catholic School Website
October printable calendar
Save the dates
October 29
Halloween Colors NUT day with Canned Food Donation
November 4
Early Dismissal
November 5
Last day of Trimester 1
November 11
Veterans' Day
November 16 and 18
Report Card Conferences - 2 pm dismissal these 2 days aftercare available
November 19
Early Dismissal - No wraparound or aftercare.
November 22 - 26
Thanksgiving Break
**Upcoming Collections and drives include our Thanksgiving Project Brown Bag, December athletic shoe drive for our Sister Diocese in the Dominican Republic, Pajama drive, and Baby Items collection. The food collected, pajamas, and baby items stay in our local community.**
Walk-a-Thon - October 22
This year St. Anthony Catholic School's Walk-a-Thon took place on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the school. It was a huge success. Your donations and sponsorships brought in $21, 000. We will be upgrading our playgrounds with mulch and shrubbery. We will be planning on a new piece of playground equipment.
Congratulations to to following Class winners:
The top earning class winning a Pizza Party: 3rd grade
The second place class winning an Ice Cream Party: VPK B
The third place class winning a special NUT Day on Friday November 4: Kindergarten
Congratulations to the TOP THREE EARNERS
Blake Sell from VPK B who will join Mrs. Becker at Principal for the Day
Mercedes Emmerson who will enjoy lunch for 4 with Mrs. Becker.
Gigi Harrison who will enjoy breakfast for 2 with Mrs. Becker.
Prize Drawings for students who earned $100 or more and the NUT Day for students who earned $50 or more will take place on Tuesday, November 2.
Please don't forget the water bottles at home!
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. 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.
Birthday Treats
Celebrating October Birthdays!
3 - Christian P.
4 - Naomi O.
6 - Sebastian M.
8 - Isabella N., Ansley R.
9 - Ian P., Angelis A.
10 - Gwen H., Lorna A.
12 - Steven L., Lane K.
16 - Veronica R.
20 - Ivanna C.
23 - Madison T., Harmony M.
24 - Ben-Jayden Aucul
25 - Tracy Allen
26 - Ilianna Cedeno
28 - Nicholas Richey
Celebrating November Birthdays
2 - Lilliana M.
3 - Bud K.
5 - Kayden D., Angelica R.
6 - Harley A., Jose V.
7 - Jomar C., Lillian B.
8 - Becca B.
9 - Mikaela R., Jolyan C., Nalah M.
12 - Aurmoni H.
14 - Tianh G.
15 - Lola M.
16 - Libby B.
17 - Dominic L.
22 - Landon B.
23 - Morgan G.
25 - Mykah J.
26 - Gerald F., Luis M.
27 - Jacob J.
29 - Izabella P.
30 - Jaxon S.
St. Anthony Sports
SOCCER 6th-8th BOYS - Coach Moncada
Practices on Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Last soccer practice is Thurs. Nov. 18th
BASKETBALL 6th-8th BOYS - Coach Justin
Begins Monday Nov. 1st
Practices on Mon. & Wed. 3:20-4:20
Santa Fe Catholic High School
8th Graders:
December 3 8th Grade Shadowing Day at Santa Fe
Santa Fe Basketball Camp
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in Santa Fe Catholic High School's Holiday Basketball Camps. Each session is co-ed and open to all skill levels. Each Camper receives a 2021 Camp T-shirt! Please see the flyers for additional information.
THANKSGIVING BREAK November 22nd – 24th
CHRISTMAS BREAK December 20th – 23rd
St. Anthony Catholic Church News
First Communion and Confirmation
Sacramental Preparation is done through the Religious Education with St. Anthony Catholic Church. Don't wait if you want your child to receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation. Please contact the Parish Office or see our Parish website @ saintacc.com under the “Faith Formation” tab for more information.
COVID News
COVID Testing
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 and in use at tables in PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade.
- We are starting the day in the classrooms and eating lunch in the classrooms for the time being.
- We are 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.
How can we help you? We are here for you!
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