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March 9 2nd Grade Trip to Fossil Discovery Center

Fire Drill 11:00 A.M.

March 10 6th Grade Country Convention – Social Hall 9:30 A.M. – 12:00P.M.

March 11 Happy Birthday, Mr. Olson!

School Mass – 8B 8:45 A.M.

3rd Grade Trip to Peach Blossom Oral Interpretation of Literature Festival at Fresno State

March 13 Daylight Savings Time begins

March 14 Happy Birthday, Mr. Briseno!

March 15 8th Grade Retreat at St. John’s Cathedral

Fresno County Spell Off

1st Grade Trip to see Rumpelstiltskin at Tower Theatre

Kindergarten Testing for new students

PTO Meeting - Staff Lounge 6:00 P.M.

March 16 Kindergarten Testing for new students

Sierra Chamber Opera Performance – 1:00 P.M. for Grades K-3, 1:45 P.M. for Grades 4-5

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Chrism Mass – Holy Spirit Church 2:00 P.M.

School Board Meeting – Conference Room 6:00 P.M.

March 18 7th Grade trip to Monterey

School Mass – 1B

March 20 Palm Sunday

March 21 Staff Retreat – School Office closes early 3:15 P.M.

March 23 Living Stations of the Cross – Community Center – presented by 8th Grade 1:15 P.M.

Security Committee Meeting – Conference Room 5:30 P.M.

March 24 Holy Thursday Prayer Service – in the church – presented by 3rd Grade 9:15 A.M.

Minimum Day – 12:30 Dismissal

Upcoming Calendar Events

St. Anthony’s School5680 N. Maroa

Fresno CA, 93704559-435-0700

Fax 559-435-6749

March 8 , 2016

Principal’s Message: Laetare, A Pause to Rejoice!

Dear Parents,

This past Sunday was the Fourth Sunday of Lent, formerly known as “Laetare” Sunday. It is a pause placed in the middle of Lent for us to

“rejoice.” We have reason to rejoice, for the disciplines of Lent – prayer, fasting, and almsgiving – are helping us to put God first in our lives as we

focus on the Gospel message and follow the ways of Jesus. This “pause” allows us to reflect on our Lenten resolutions - how they going? For the

next three weeks, as we remain faithful to our Lenten practices, we grow closer to the fullness of joy that awaits us on Easter Sunday; with

Laetare Sunday, we are halfway there. At St. Anthony’s, we work each day to ensure that our words and actions reflect the Gospel message of

Jesus, and our Lenten activities of service, prayer, and reflection assist us in doing so. Thank you for your support and presence during our Lenten

journey as the community of SAS. God bless you and your family during this Lenten season.

Live, Jesus, in our hearts forever. Susannah Nelson, Principal

TUESDAY LETTER

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Change in Hot Lunch Menu for Friday This week the hot lunch program on Friday is being hosted by the 8th grade. There has been a menu change: instead of grilled cheese sandwiches, the hot lunch will be Pacifica Cheese Pizza.

Fresno County Spell Off – March 15 The Fresno County Spell Off will take place on March 15 (the incorrect date was posted in the previous Tuesday Packet). Two SAS students will be competing: 5th grader Daniella Golik and 7th grader Celine Irasusta. We wish them all the best, and we know they will represent SAS well!

Sierra Chamber Opera Performance Rescheduled at SAS The Sierra Chamber Opera performance has been re-scheduled for March 16 in the Social Hall. The performance for grades K-3 will begin at 1:00 P.M., and the performance for grades 4-5 will begin at 1:45 P.M. Come join us for a delightful musical experience!

Parish Verification Forms The Parish Verification forms for Holy Spirit and St. Paul Newman Center went home last week with your child. These forms need to be filled out and given to the appropriate parish office to be signed, and then they will be returned to SAS. This form is what makes you eligible for the discounted tuition rate known as an “Active Catholic.” These forms need to be returned to the SAS office no later than March 31, 2016. If your form is not returned by that date, your tuition rate will be changed to “Other Catholic.” If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Reynolds in the school office.

Special Dress for St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 Students are invited to wear special free dress to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day: any green on top with long jeans or school shorts, green socks, and green hats. Thank you, Student Government, for sponsoring this special dress day!

Kindergarten Testing Dates for New Students The dates for the Kindergarten Testing for new students are March 15 and 16.

Financial Aid Applications If you are currently receiving financial aid, your packets were mailed last week. If you would like to apply for financial aid from St. Anthony’s School, please come to the school office and pick up an application. The due date for financial aid applications is April 29, 2016.

Scrip Reminders As of March 1, you are now buying scrip for next school year (2016-2017). A letter with your total Tuition Scrip Credit amount will be sent home with your oldest child this week. This letter must be returned to the school office no later than Friday, March 18 to receive your Scrip Credit. The Tuition Scrip Credit may be deducted from your April and/or May tuition balance or used to pay registration or any other category you select. NO TUITION SCRIP CREDIT MAY BE CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dean or Mrs. Reynolds in the school office.

PTO Meeting Date Change

The date for the next PTO Meeting has been changed. It has been moved to March 15 at 6:00 P.M. in the Staff Lounge. Child care will be available for the meeting. Please join us as we complete the Viability Survey for the Diocese and share news of upcoming events.

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School Mass on Friday The next School Mass will be Friday, March 11 at 8:45 A.M. It will be prepared and presented by the students in 8B. Parents and family members are always welcome at our School Masses.

Springboard Update – and Farewell, Mr. French Spring offerings are now available on the Springboard website. Classes begin the week of April 11th. Please see the attached flyer for details. For questions, contact Kim Boyer at kimboyer10@comcast.net.

Mr. Vaness French, the founder of French’s Knights, passed away last week at the age of 49. French’s Knights provided chess classes to SAS through Springboard for the last four years. While Mr. French did not teach classes at SAS this last year, we were blessed to have him teach many of our SAS students in the years prior. Please keep Mr. French’s family and his staff at French’s Knights in your prayers. http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article64117732.html

Father-Daughter Dance – Photos The photos purchased the night of the dance are available for pick up in the school office. If you would like to order additional photos, please visit the photographer’s web site at www.glennschafer.com. Click on the St. Anthony’s link to order.

Security Committee Meeting The next Security Committee Meeting is March 23 at 5:30 P.M. in the conference room.

Parking Lot Reminders Recently parents have been stopping/parking in areas that are causing traffic flow and safety issues for our families and students. Please refrain from parking, dropping off, or picking up in the following areas of the parking lot:

• By the church conference room (also known as the “donut room”) – it is not safe for our students to travel across the parking lot to meet their rides; they need to remain near the school to be effectively supervised during dismissal. Please park in the spaces near the school.

• By the stanchions that block off the school parking area from the Maroa side entrance. Cars that stop here to drop off or pick up students greatly impede the flow of traffic.

Thank you for your cooperation to keep our students safe and our parking lot traffic flowing smoothly.

Lent Service Project at SAS: CRS Rice Bowl Program At St. Anthony’s School, we are participating in Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl Program as our Lent service project. Your family’s donation will assist in serving the poorest among us in 100 countries worldwide. CRS is the official humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Locally, 25% of the funds collected for the Rice Bowl Program will go to the Catholic Charities organization to assist those in need in the Fresno area. Please view this Rice Bowl video for a look at how your donation makes a difference in the world: http://youtu.be/hTLtrHdlnN0. Additional Rice Bowl resources for families can also be found at http://www.crsricebowl.org/family-activities/.

Athletic News Congratulations to our February Spirit of Sportsmanship Honorees: Jr. High: Tarryn DeBenedetto – Basketball and Nick Dalena – Baseball The Honoree for our Winter Sports Team: the Elementary Cross Country Team

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SAS Student Receives Service Award and Presidential Recognition Congratulations to 8th grader Grace Baker! At last week’s Academic and Sports Awards ceremony, she was recognized for her commitment to service. Grace was nominated by the staff of SAS for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award due to her efforts in organizing and facilitating the December toy drive for the students of Martin Luther King, Jr. School for the last four years and for inspiring other students, parents, and staff members to assist her in this service project. Grace was recognized by the Prudential program with an Grace was recognized by this national program with an Excellence Award, which signifies that Grace was among the top ten per cent of applicants from the state of California this year. She also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which included a letter of congratulations and thanks from President Barack Obama. We are proud of Grace for this recognition of her commitment to serve others.

SAS Student Is Named a “Girl of Merit” by the Girls World Expo The Girls World Expo Girls of Merit Program recognizes young women between the ages of 11 and 18 who have done exceptional things academically, artistically, for their family, for their friends, or for their community. A Girl of Merit is dedicated, compassionate, caring, and committed. 8th grader Francesca Wood was nominated by the administration of St. Anthony’s School as a Girls World Expo Girl of Merit. Francesca was one of 10 young women who were honored with this recognition by this national program, out of 128 young women who were nominated. We are proud of Francesca for this recognition of her leadership and service to others.

Arrow of Light Award The highest award in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light Award. The scouts who receive this award have completed a minimum of ten activity badges, including activities involving STEM, outdoor skills, physical fitness, and citizenship. Congratulations to these members of Cub Scout Pack 223 who received the Arrow of Light Award at a ceremony on March 5: 5th graders Logan DaSilva, Jacob de Sousa, Liam Jensen, and Aidan Purtell. These scouts, along with 5th grader Conor Childs, bridged into the Boy Scout Troop on the same day. May they all continue successfully on their journey in scouting!

Lent Meditation

Gracious God, it's so hard to love the world sometimes,

and to love it the way Jesus did seems impossible. Help me to be inspired by his love

and guided by his example. Most of all, I want to accept that I can't do it alone, and that trying is an arrogance of self-centeredness.

I need you, dear God, to give me support in this journey. Show me how to unlock my heart

so that I am less selfish. Let me be less fearful of the pain and darkness

that will be transformed by you into Easter joy. Amen.

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Lunch $3

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THURSDAY March 10th – Hot Lunch for 1B

FRIDAY March 11th- Hot Lunch for 8th Grade

This lunch contains no nuts. Please fill out form completely. Orders must be in by 3:30 pm Wednesday.

This lunch contains no nuts. Please fill out form completely. Orders must be in by 3:30 pm Wednesday.

Lunch Includes: Hamburger or Cheeseburger

Lunch Includes: Grilled Cheese

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Premier Sponsorship Opportunities

Dear Friend of St. Anthony’s School, Excitement is building as St. Anthony’s 24th Annual Spring Auction planning is under way. This year we take

you to the hottest spot north of Havana, The Copacabana. The Copacabana has been THE spot where the

cosmopolitan come for an unforgettable night. This party will be no exception.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 21, 2016, for an evening of drinks, special performances, fine

cuisine, and our fabulous silent and live auctions. Plan to stay late and dance the night away at our club after

party. Last year over 400 guests joined us for the festivities. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, the event was a

huge success. We’re looking forward to an even stronger showing this year. We are grateful for the

compassion and generosity of people like you. Please consider sponsoring our event. Your contribution will

help further our commitment to educational and spiritual excellence at Saint Anthony’s Catholic School.

Sponsorship opportunities are described in the enclosed packet. If you have any questions, please contact Bree Comstock, at (559) 647-7854 bcomstock@ashwoodco.com or Jill Grootendorst at (559) 352-0035 jillsgroot@gmail.com. Sincerely,

Jessica Marshall, Lisa Bonadelle and Tanya Marshall-Dias

2016 Spring Auction Sponsorship Co-Chairs

Sponsorship Opportunities

For questions please contact: Bree Comstock (559) 647-7854, bcomstock@ashwoodco.com or Jill Grootendorst (559) 352- 0035 jillsgroot@gmail.com

The Havana

$5,000 Sponsorship

The Tropicana

$3,000 Sponsorship Reserved table of twelve with premier location for the

24th annual spring auction: The Copacabana

VIP butler service at your table for you and your guests throughout the night

VIP parking for you and your guests

VIP check in for you and your guests

Champagne toast for you and your guests

Premier wine on your table

Your family or company’s name listed in the Event Program: Full page advertisement

Your family or company’s name prominently displayed on your table

Your family or company’s name recognized throughout the evening

Your family or company’s name prominently displayed on The Copacabana event signage

$100 of Bar Scrip

Reserved table of ten with preferred location for the 24th annual spring auction: The Copacabana

VIP parking for you

VIP check in for you and your guests

Premium wine on your table

Your family or company’s name listed in the Event Program: Half page advertisement

Your family or company’s name prominently displayed on your table

Your family or company’s name recognized throughout the evening

Your family or company’s name prominently displayed on The Copacabana event signage

$70 of Bar Scrip

The Lola

$1,500 Sponsorship

The Manilow

$500 Sponsorship

The Patron

$100 Sponsorship Reserved table of ten with preferred

location for the 24th annual spring auction: The Copacabana

VIP check in for you and your guests

Premium wine on your table

Your family or company’s name prominently displayed on your table

Your family or company’s name prominently displayed on The Copacabana event signage

$40 of Bar Scrip

Your family or company’s name listed in the Event Program

Your family or company’s name displayed on The Copacabana event signage

Your family or company’s name listed in the Event Program

St. Anthony’s Spring Auction Sponsorship Commitment Form 2016

Family / Company / Organization: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: _________________ ZIP: ______________________

Phone (Work): _____________________ (Cell): _____________________ (Fax): ______________________

Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Please list Company/Family name as you would like to have it printed in the program:

_________________________________________________________________________________________

EVENT SPONSORSHIP LEVEL

The Havana ($5,000)

The Tropicana ($3,000)

The Lola ($1,500)

The Manilow ($500)

Patron ($100)

Single Ticket $80

Couple Ticket $160

I am Unable to Come but Would Like to Make a Donation:

$5,000 $3,000 $1,500 $500 $100 Other:________

PAYMENT METHOD

Enclosed is a check for $____________ (payable to St. Anthony’s School)

Visa MasterCard Card #: ___________________________________________ Exp:_____________

Name as is appears on card: _______________________________ Three digit code on back of card: _______

Purchases can be made here or online by visiting www.sasfresn.ejoinme.org/2016

SEND TO

Please return this form with your payment by March 8th to:

St. Anthony’s School, Attn: Jill Grootendorst, 5680 North Maroa Avenue, Fresno, California 93704

For questions please contact Bree Comstock (559) 647-7854, bcomstock@ashwoodco.com or

Jill Grootendorst (559) 352- 0035 jillsgroot@gmail.com.

Thank you for supporting St. Anthony’s School

---PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION---

TABLE INFORMATION

Family / Company / Organization: _____________________________________________________________

Table Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone (Work): _________________ (Cell): _________________ Email: _____________________________

You can submit guest list now or email/fax/send at a later date to:

Jill Grootendorst at (559) 352- 0035 jillsgroot@gmail.com

We would like to communicate with you and your guests regarding seating by email and text. We will not share your

personal information.

Guests:

NAME AND PHONE NUMBER:

1) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

2) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

3) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

4) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

5) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

6) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

7) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

8) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

9) _______________________________________ _______________________________________

10) ______________________________________ _______________________________________

11) ______________________________________ _______________________________________

12) ______________________________________ _______________________________________

PROGRAM INFORMATION

All print advertising for the program must be submitted by April 22nd. To ensure quality, please use the following criteria to submit photographs and ads

All files must be in PDF or JPEG format

300 DPI quality

Please, only digital copy formats

Please send electronic files to Sarah Hallier at sarahhallier@yahoo.com

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Electronic Recycling

5680 N. Maroa Fresno Ca 93704

April 10 th and 17th 9:00am – 3:00pm

We Recycle:

TV’s, Monitors, LCD Screens, Plasma Screens, Laptops, Computer Towers, Printers, Copiers, Faxes, Calculators, Stereo Systems, Keyboards, Mice, Cell

Phones, Telephones, Toner and Ink Cartridges

For More Information Please Contact:

Mr. Olson at dolson@sasfresno.com

Please drop off items next to the trash bins near the South East

corner of the parking lot.

One Week

Only !!

The Italian Catholic Federation will be serving meatless meals each Friday during Lent

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall

Friday, February 12

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Friday, February 19 - Pasta Ilforno

Friday, February 26 - Cheese Ravioli

Friday, March 4 - Stuffed Pasta Shells

Friday, March 11 - Lasagna

Friday, March 18 - Fish & Chips

Cost: $10.00 Adults

$5.00 for children under 10

All meals served with salad, bread and butter and dessert.

Wine and Punch will also be available.

Any questions, call Bernie at: 275-4149. Thank you for your support.

All proceeds go to the church, school, Seminary, Catholic Charities, etc.

                                           

Coming this April to Springboard! Introducing our Spring offerings 2016

Springboard is a voluntary afterschool enrichment program designed to spark passion, creativity, and ingenuity in our young students’ minds. Our custom programs have been created to provide a quality learning experience delivered in a hands-on, interactive, and fun environment. Enrollment is open to students in grades 1-5 and we are excited to announce our Spring session offerings including Conversational Italian, Lego Brick Builders, and Hand sewing 2. All classes take place in Room 24 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The cost is $10 per class Registration and payment processing for Springboard is all online. Simple go to our springboard website, peruse the class schedule and register and pay all in one simple and easy step.

Space is limited so go online and register today!

Af t erschool Enrichment Program

An  After  School  Enrichment  Program  for  Grades  1-­‐5  Registration  Information.    REGISTER  AND  PAY  FOR  CLASSES  ONLINE  AT:  www.springboard-­‐sas.com  

Springboard  Spring  2016  classes    Monday  Lego  Engineers:    Lego  Building  with  Bricks  4  Kidz  Class  runs  until  4:15pm  (10  x  6  sessions  =  $60  for  the  session)  Monday  Class  sessions:  4/11,  4/18,  4/25,  5/2,  5/9,  5/23      Tuesday  Italian:    Conversational  Italian  with  Mrs.  Joanna  Lopez  Open  to  students  in  grades  1-­‐8    (10  x  6  sessions  =  $60  for  the  session)  Tuesday  Class  sessions:  4/12,  4/19,  4/26,  5/3,  5/10,  5/  17      Wednesday  Sewing  2:    Sewing  fun  with  I  HEART  Art  Class  runs  until  4:30pm    Students  must  6  years  old  and  have  completed  a  beginning  sewing  class  through  Springboard  or  I  HEART  Art    Summer  Camps  Space  is  limited  (10  x  5  session,  plus  $10  one-­‐time  material  fee  =  $60  for  the  session)  Wednesday    Class  sessions:  4/13,  4/20,  4/27,  5/11,  5/18    

Lego  Engineers!    Back  by  popular  demand!  Instructor:  Bricks  4  Kidz  Bricks  4  Kidz  is  the  first  company  in  the  Central  Valley  to  provide  an  extraordinary  classroom  atmosphere  for  children,  where  they  learn,  build  and  play…  with  LEGO®  

Bricks.  This  class  is  built  around  proprietary  model  plans,  designed  by  engineers  and  architects,  with  exciting  themes  such  as  space,  construction,  and  amusement  parks.    Bricks  4  Kidz’  specially  designed  project  kits  and  theme-­‐based  models  provide  the  building  blocks  for:    

• Engineering  and  architecture  principles  • Exploration  of  math  and  science  concepts  • Increasing  general  knowledge  through  discussions  related  to  each  model  • Development  of  social/emotional  skills  such  as  patience,  teamwork  and  

communication  in  the  process  of  completing  a  project  and  much  more!    

If  students’  interest  in  this  class  grows,  there  will  also  be  opportunities  for  them  to  learn  about  the  First  Lego  League  competition  tournaments  and  attend  a  local  event!    This  class  will  run  until  4:15pm.          Conversational  Italian  This  beginner  Italian  class  for  kids  is  one  you  don’t  want  to  miss.    This  class  was  such  a  success,  that  we  decided  to  bring  it  back!  Students  will  learn  some  everyday  conversation  and  phases  to  help  communicate  in  Italian  here  and  in  Italy.    During  each  class,  students  will  learn  basic  vocabulary  and  some  culture  differences  thru  activities  and  discussion!    This  is  class  is  open  to  students  in  grades  1-­‐8  9  (sorry  no  kinders  for  this  session).        Hand  Sewing  2    Instructor:  I  HEART  ART      Your  child  will  continue  the  steps  of  hand  sewing  starting  where  they  left  off  in  beginning  sewing.    Students  will  continue  practice  techniques  to  thread  a  needle,  knots  and  sewing  on  buttons.  We  will  explore  fabrics  and  different  sewing  tools  and  supplies.  1  small  project  will  be  completed  over  the  course  the  class.  Students  must  be  at  least  6  years  old  and  have  completed  a  beginning  sewing  class  through  Springboard  or  through  an  I  HEART  Art  summer  camp.    The  class  runs  until  4:30pm  for  each  of  the  5  sessions  and  there  is  a  $10  supply  fee  for  each  student  in  addition  to  the  class  fee.    Space  is  limited.            

Spring  Programming  2016  

I Heart Art'sSpring Break

Art Camp

March 21-24and

March 28-31Monday-Thursday

9:00am-12:30pm

$179 persession20%Discountforsiblings

5524 N. Roosevelt Fresno, Ca 93704(559) 708-6532www.iheartartfresno.com

Ages5.5 to 12