Heavenly Father, the beauty and dignity of human life was the crowning of your creation. You honored that life when your Son became one with us in his incarnation. Help us to realize the sacredness of human life and to respect it from the moment of conception until the last moment at death. Give us courage to speak with truth and love and with conviction in defense of life. Help us to extend the gentle hand of mercy and forgiveness to those who do not reverence your gift of life. To all, grant pardon for the times we have failed to be grateful for your precious gift of life or to respect it in others. We ask this in Jesus'

Name. Amen.

Mark Your Calendars

Washington D.C. Trip October 1-3 NO SCHOOL - Fall Break October 4-11 Picture Retakes Friday, October 18 Boo Bash Saturday, October 19 Book Fair Week October 21-25 Zesto Night Wednesday, October 23 Parent/Teacher Conference October 23 and 24 Red Ribbon Week October 28-31 Halloween Classroom Parties October 31 All Saints Day Mass November 1

Fall Break Fall break begins at the end of the day on Thursday, October 3rd. We will return to school on Monday, October 14th. We hope that you all enjoy the break. 2020-2021 School Calendar Again, the New Albany Deanery has collaborated to create the 2020-2021 school calendar. The deanery schools will have a common first day of school, last day of school, and common Fall and Spring Breaks. It is our intent that this common calendar will be beneficial for families that have children in K-12 deanery schools. The calendar is similar to this current school year. Please note that the calendar may differ from area public schools. Attached you will find the basic school calendar for the ‘20-‘21 school year. A more detailed calendar will be sent out in the spring. Financial Obligation According to our Financial Policy, all tuition, After School Care accounts, and lunch accounts must be current by Thursday, October 3rd. If you have an NSF check, these checks also need to be taken care of by this date. If account is not current by Thursday, October 3rd, children will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities or field trips. Bills have been sent home on a weekly basis, please make sure to check your child’s Wednesday Folder. We ask for your help and cooperation in this matter. If you have questions, you may contact the school. Paragon Just a reminder, money for Paragon is due by Thursday, October 3rd. Students will receive prizes after fall break once money has been turned into the office. First Quarter Honor Roll Announcement First quarter Honor Roll, Principal’s List, and Perfect Attendance will be announced at the school Mass on Wednesday, October 23rd. Honor Roll and Principal’s List is for 4th-8th grade and Perfect Attendance is K-8th grade.

October 2, 2019

The NED Show Returns The NED Show is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance; Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. Students enjoyed NED’s Mindset Mission Assembly today, they learned about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor, and yo-yo tricks. Our school gets the assembly at no cost because we’re hosting a Pay-It-Forward Sale. Students will be allowed to purchase yo-yos on October 3rd, 14th, 15th. An order form is coming home today. Payment can be made with cash or check made payable to St. Anthony. There is NO obligation to purchase. Book Fair Reading increases knowledge and vocabulary, lowers stress, and supports your child’s emotional growth. But perhaps the best benefit is the lasting bond you create with your child when you read with them. Visit the Book Fair with your child to discover new books together!

Book Fair dates/times: October 21, 22, 24 (During Library)

October 23, 24 (Open during Parent Teacher Conferences: 3:00-7:00)

NEW In-School and Online Shopping Options! With Book Fair eWallet, a safe and convenient digital

payment account, your student can shop the Fair cash-free! And if you’re not able to attend the Fair, try

our new online shopping option. We’ve partnered with The Scholastic Store™ to offer over 6,000

products that ship direct to your home (with free shipping on orders of $25 or more)! Visit our

homepage to access eWallet or shop online.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stanthonyschool16

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!

Athletic News Basketball season is fast approaching. If you are interested in coaching 5th through 8th grade boys or girls, please contact Dereck Hearn at hearnd@us.nifco.com or Billy Hoyland at hoyboybilly@gmail.com. PHS Basketball Academy The Providence Boys’ Basketball coaching staff, led by Coach Ryan Miller and Coach Lance Stemler, would like to invite deanery boys, K-8, to participate in the PHS Basketball Academy. Your kids play a vital role in the future of the basketball program and the coaching staff looks forward to building relationships with each of them and following their successes in the coming years. We want your kids to be a part of our program! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Bring your ghouls and goblins to Trick-or-Treat

in St. Anthony’s School Gymnasium

Saturday Oct 19th from 6:00-7:30 pm Chili, snacks, and drinks will be available

for purchase in the cafeteria

Teal Pumpkins filled with non-edible treats will be at each table

for children with food allergies

If you are interested in hosting a table, please contact:

Jennifer Yennes-Vizhnay (502) 645-4735/ jenyennes@msn.com

SAS is seeking donations for baskets to be raffled off at the Boo Bash. The funds

we raise will be put toward updating technology carts throughout the building.

Items we are seeking:

New merchandise

Gift certificates/card for products or services

Monetary donations

Please send all items to the office marked: Boo Bash Raffle.

Items are due by October 15th.

Contact Jennifer Yennes-Vizhnay (502) 645-4735 or email

jenyennes@msn.com for more information.

Saint Anthony School Calendar 2020-2021 School Year

Revised 09/19/19

August 5 1st Day of School September 7 No School – Labor Day October 2-9 No School – Fall Break October 12 School Resumes November 25-27 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday December 21-Janunary 1 Christmas Break January 4 School Resumes January 18 No School – Martin Luther King Jr Day (Snow Make-Up Day) February 15 No School – President’s Day (Snow Make-Up Day) March 19-26 No School – Spring Break March 29 School Resumes April 5 No School (Snow Make Up Day) April 30 No School (Snow Make Up Day) May 25 Last Day of School

Future Pioneer Parents, The Providence Boys’ Basketball coaching staff, led by Coach Ryan Miller and Coach Lance Stemler, would like to invite deanery boys, K-8, to participate in the PHS Basketball Academy. Your kids play a vital role in the future of the basketball program and the coaching staff looks forward to building relationships with each of them and following their successes in the coming years. We want your kids to be a part of our program! The “Why” of the PHS Academy Program: The Academy will focus on Team Building areas such as Attitude, Teamwork, and Communication, as well as, Skill Development in areas of Ball Handling, Shooting, Movement / Cutting, and Footwork, among other fundamental aspects of the game. This gives the boys an opportunity to begin playing basketball with other deanery players to build relationships in a competitive, but fun-filled environment. This deanery feeder program is divided into “Academy” and “Jr. Academy” teams. Please see below for additional information. Academy Teams: Who: Deanery boys in grades 5

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What: Tournaments: 4-6 tournaments (maybe 1 overnight tourney) and Practices: 1-2 days/week When: The season will run from November 2019 - February/March 2019 Where: Local, with the possibility of 1 out of town tourney (ex: Bloomington) Cost: $275/athlete (Collected post-tryouts) *Tryouts: Saturday, 10/19 (5/6

th: 12:00-1:45 pm/ 7

th/8

th: 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm.) and Sunday, 10/20 (5/6

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4:00 pm – 5:15 pm/ 7th

/8th

: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm.). Each session will be held at Providence High School. Additional information will be provided at that time. **The PHS coaching staff and Academy coaches will do everything possible to work around the deanery basketball schedules so those interested can play on both teams. Jr. Academy Teams: Who: Deanery boys in grades K-4

What: Skill-Building Sessions When: Sunday, November 3, 10, 17 and December 8, 2019 (Time TBD- Afternoon/Early Evening) Where: PHS High School or Deanery Schools (TBD) Cost: $50/athlete (Please mail a check payable to Providence Basketball to: Brad Denman 3516 Freiberger Rd., Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) If your son is interested in taking part in either PHS Academy program OR receiving updates from the Pioneer coaching staff throughout the season, please complete the short application below by Monday, 10/14/19.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8FbRFUEcFWck4yFbLeLdHmTd0Y5H7ylj-nAJwazf6hgGd0g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Questions: Please contact Brad Denman @ bjdenman@gmail.com or 502-541-3210