Dear Students, Parents/Guardians,
Please note that Picture Makeup Day with Keys Photography (for yearbook photos and student IDs) is on Tuesday, October 27 from 9-11:30am in Rm 7. Please make sure you have made an appointment via Signup Genius if you did not make it to our First scheduled Fall Picture Day.
As for our Halloween celebration this week on Friday, 10/30, Students may dress in appropriate costume and come with their parents in their vehicles for our Halloween Drive-Through Trunk or Treat from 10am-12 noon. Please RSVP today on Sign Up Genius to let us know how many children are attending, so we can be prepared to give them treats and goodies. Passengers must stay in their cars, but if you choose to come out for a quick photo opp at the end of the drive-through experience, you and your child must have a face covering/face mask. Thank you to all our parent volunteers who are decorating their cars for this event!
This week, students begin to wrap up their saint reports and saint projects before All Saints’ Day on November 1. We pray for all our loved ones who have passed away and remember them especially on Nov 2, All Souls’ Day.
To all families, please note there is a wonderful incentive for you to refer NEW families to our school. If you love St. Anthony’s and want your friends to know about our school, we offer a $150 referral incentive per new family (not per student). We can credit that to your tuition/fundraising account or give it to you in the form of Scrip: $75 a Christmas, and $75 at the end of the school year in June. You must request this incentive if you have referred families who bring added value to our school –– it is not automatic. Thank you for help in growing our school to attract the best families around. We truly are the Best Private School in the South Bay, because of all of you and your children!
This week we are excited to begin with our COLLEGE FAIR virtual presentations by our Jr. High students, led by Mrs. Dyogi. We also close out the month of the Holy Rosary and Respect Life Month. As we near the Presidential Elections on Nov 3, we collectively pray for wisdom, courage, and strength for our local, national, and world leaders. Please continue to pray for those who are suffering from COVID and other health-related issues, and those who have lost loved ones recently, especially in our school family.
Mrs. Grey, Principal
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2020-2021
(Be sure to always check www.stanthonygardena.org and your child’s teacher’s blog, along with our SAP School app for the most current information.)
August
- Tuesday, October 27: Picture Makeup Day with Keys Photography (for yearbook photos and student IDs) 9-11:30 in Room 7 (Sign up Genius)
- Friday, October 30: Halloween – Noon Dismissal, Halloween Drive-Through Trunk or Treat 10am-12 noon (RSVP via Sign up Genius for number of children attending)
- All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 1
- All Souls’ Day on Monday, November 2, Virtual Vocation Assemby K-4 1-1:30 on Zoom, grades 5-8 1:45-2:15 on Zoom
- Wednesday, November 4: , AHA Kickoff Assembly at 8:30 am, Yearbook Cover Contest entries due today, no later than Friday 11/6 to Sr. Tho
- Friday, November 6: Gradelink blocked, 8am Drive-in All School Mass (optional Saint dress up day at Mass)
- Monday, November 9: NO SCHOOL Veteran’s Day Holiday observed
- Thursday, November 12: School Parent retreat with Msgr. Sal under the tents in parking lot from 6:00-8:00pm (earn up to 2 service hours for attendance)
- Friday, November 13: 1st Trimester ends
- Saturday, November 14: 2nd Trimester begins
- Friday, November 20:First Trimester All-School Virtual Awards Ceremony on Zoom from 9-9:45am
- Thursday, November 26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
- Friday, December 4: 8am Drive-in All School Mass (poinsettia fundraiser pre-sale pick up day)
- Monday, December 14: School Penance Service (Sign up Genius)
- Thursday, December 17: All-School Christmas Show and Final Drawing for School Raffle Winners
- Friday, December 18: Noon Dismissal and Last day of school before Christmas Break (Faculty and Staff Luncheon at 12:30)
EARN ONE SERVICE HOUR FROM HOME!
Parents who review our school online on Yelp, Google, AND greatschools.org will earn up to one service hour after you send me your screenshots of all 3 sites as proof: to agrey@stanthonygardena.org.
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
Parents who volunteer on Saturdays (every 2-3 weeks) can earn service hours cleaning our school with the Interior Maintenance PLC. Please join the group! Please see the email blast that was sent out re: the dates when the Interior Maintenance PLC will meet. Stay tuned for another exciting opportunity to earn 2-3 service hours from the comfort of your own home! More details to come about this online fundraiser for our school that will take place from 2/1/20-3/2/21. Best of all, it costs our school nothing!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please post pictures of our school events on your social media pages (like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and tag us at #sapschoolgardena!
SCHOOL DONATIONS AND SERVICE HOURS
For families looking to pay off their service hour commitment, our school gives the option to buy Scrip/gift cards and donate them to the school for overhead expenses. We buy a lot of materials and supplies from Home Depot for Beautification of our school, and Target for much needed supplies, so if you buy Scrip valued at $10/hour and donate it to the school to offset costs, we will credit your service hour account. You can also donate gift cards to the school for prizes for our PLCs and fundraisers. Thanks in advance!
MONTHLY EMERGENCY DRILLS
We continue to have emergency safety drills regularly, at least one per month virtually in class, so the students are prepared when we return back to school on campus. Please discuss procedures and your family’s plan with your children in the event of a fire, lockdown/intruder alert, or earthquake.
St. Anthony – Pray for us
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