Jamie McIsaac, Principal

With Christ as our foundation, St. Anthony
school community is dedicated to sharing our
faith through learning and service.
4921 43rd Street
Drayton Valley, AB
T7A 1P5
Phone: 780-542-4396
Fax: 780-542-4429
http://stan.starcatholic.ab.ca
https://www.facebook.com/pages/
St-Anthony-School-DraytonValley/868678459817905
St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic
Schools RCSRD
No. 38
(780) 986-2500
www.starcatholic.ab.ca
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The Virtue for the month of October at St. Anthony is GRATITUDE. Whenever we gather as a faith
community to worship, we offer thanks to GOD. The blessings we have of food, friends, family and
freedom are all gifts from our Creator GOD. As we prepare for the celebration of Thanksgiving, we are
urged to take some time to remember our blessings and give thanks.
Thank you to all the families that sent in names and pictures for our Terry Fox Bulletin Board. It was
covered with many of our family or friends that have been affected by Cancer. Thanks also for your
donations, this year we raised $486.60 for the Foundation.
Once again I encourage all our parents/guardians to become involved in supporting our school.
Our first Shark Park Playground meeting is October 5th @ 7:00pm. They are looking for parents help.
Also, the next School Council meeting is on Monday October 19th @ 7:00pm. We will be planning our
Winter Wonderland and many helpers are needed to plan and run this event. Please plan to get involved
this year.
12th—Thanksgiving Day All Done in His Name;
13th—Learning Day
23rd—PD Day
Principal
Jamie McIsaac,
We are still accepting
registrations for Preschool.
Registration forms are available
at the office.
October 5th & 6th Lifetouch Canada will be here doing
individual student photos. Please see the schedule below to
know what day your child/children will have their photo taken.
Monday October 5th:
*Mon/Wed Preschool
*Mon/Wed Kindergarten
*Full time Kindergarten
*Mrs. Cote – Gr.1
If you have any questions please
*Mrs. Clarke – Gr.2
feel free to drop by
or call the office 780-542-4396. *Mrs. Mallory – Gr.2
*Miss Nichols – Gr.2
*Miss Baillie – Gr.3
Where in the STAR? *Mrs. Prentice – Gr.3
*Mr. Kasiuk – Gr. 4
After reading this edition of the
*Any students that missed earlier
St. Anthony STAR write on a
or will be away tomorrow
piece of paper what section this
Preschool students must be 4
years of age by
December 31, 2015.
sentence is in.
“Show junior jaywalking is
for the birds.”
Include your child’s name &
grade. Have them bring it to
morning prayer on Monday to
put in the draw basket.
If your child’s name is drawn
and you have the correct
answer, your child will win a
slice of pizza for lunch on
Thursday Oct. 1st.
Tuesday October 6th:
*Tues/Thurs Preschool
*Tues/Thurs Kindergarten
*Mrs. J. Molzan – Gr.1
*Miss Lemermeyer – Gr. 4
*Mrs. Haggerty Gr. 5
*Miss Maduik – Gr. 6
*Mr. Leggo – Gr. 7
*Mrs. Molzan Gr. 8
*Any Students that missed earlier
or yesterday
*Tues/Thurs PM Preschool
We have switched to the Proof Program with Lifetouch;
All students will have their photo taken, Parents preview the images with
our high quality proof sheet before deciding what to purchase.
Do not send money to school with your child/children on Photo Day.
HANDICAPPED PARKING
ATTENDANCE
We have a designated Handicapped Parking spot in the front of the school to the
South of the crosswalk. Please do not park in this spot unless you have a parking
place card for persons with disabilities.
If you child will be absent or late from school please notify the office at
PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF STUDENTS
SECURITY
Due to safety and congestion issues we are requesting that all Adults dropping off
and picking up students, please remain outside the exit doors or in the front foyer of
the school. If you are attending morning prayer in the gymnasium or volunteering in
the classroom, please make sure you are signed in at the front office.
It is very important that the school is aware of ALL individuals in the school.
Parents/Visitors/Volunteers are to report to the office upon arrival at the school.
Visitors, volunteers and parents, are to sign in and out, and MUST WEAR AN ID
BADGE during the duration of their stay.
MESSAGES
Classroom interruptions break the flow of the lesson being taught and is difficult for
Students to re-focus. We need your help ensuring your child is getting all the
support as possible. If you just dropping off an item, or leaving a message for your
child, please do so at the front office ONLY.
All messages need to arrive at the main office before lunch hour.
This way we can make sure that your child gets this message without being
disrupted from their class and ensuring they receive the message before the end of
the day. Only in cases of emergency will we call your child out of class.
Staff welcomes opportunities to meet and discuss your child’s program, but DO NOT
interrupt classes to speak to your child’s teacher. Please leave a message at the
office for the teacher to call and make an appointment.
STUDENTS ATTIRE
ALL students Preschool—Grade 8 are expected to be clean and tidy, both in person
and attire. Students are required to dress in a manner that is not too revealing.
Students dressed inappropriately will be asked to change or contact parents to
exchange the clothing items for something more appropriate. Headwear is NOT
permitted inside the school, unless it is for a special dress up day.
Please make sure that your child/children have weather
appropriate clothing with them everyday.
PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS’
Preventing the spread of illness in schools is critical to keeping everyone as healthy
as possible. Please do your part by keeping your child/children home when they
are unwell. It is important that we keep our school safe for everyone. You can help
by letting us know if your child is diagnosed with influenza, strep throat, chicken pox,
pertussis, measles, impetigo, fifths disease, hand foot & mouth or pneumonia.
Remember to call the school every day that your child will be absent. Make sure
the school has your current contact information in case your child was to become ill
or injured at school.
OUT OF SCHOOL CARE
LOOKING FOR A QUALITY PROGRAM TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILD?
Look no further! Boys & Girls Club of Drayton Valley offers quality programming in
our licensed Out of School Care program, run by caring and qualified staff. What will
your child do in our program? We have a wide range of activities, including centres,
stories, snack, outdoor play, games, crafts, dramatic play, cooking, and free time!
We have had great feedback from those already registered in the program. Often,
the kids don’t want to leave!
WORRIED ABOUT THE COST?
The cost is $310 per month (with the cost going down $50 for each additional child).
If you need to you can apply for full subsidy from the government (similar to how
you would for day care). Our staff work from 3-6pm with the children each school
day. And full day camps held on weekdays when there is no school (8am-5pm) are
included in this cost! (This excludes statutory holidays, of course.)
ONLY NEED CHILDCARE ON PD DAYS?
If you are only interested in the full day camps as mentioned above, have no fear!
You can register your child for a cost of $35 for a single day. We will start accepting
day camp registrations a week prior to the day. Just give us a call!
Boys & Girls Club of Drayton Valley 780-514-3400
SCHOOL INFORMATION & HAPPENINGS
There are several ways to see what is happening at St. Anthony School.
The “Notebook” section of the Western Review, our website
stan.starcatholic.ab.ca & facebook.com/pages/St-Anthony-School-DraytonValley You will find newsletters, parish information, calendars, payment
options, important dates and much more!
MONTHLY ST. ANTHONY STAR
The monthly St. Anthony STAR will be emailed home (please make sure
Mrs. Lemermeyer has your email address) and will also be available on
our website and Facebook page, if you require a printed copy they will be
available at the office.
780-542-4396 or by email to [email protected].
If you have reached the answering machine please leave a message.
CHANGES TO INFORMATION
In case of emergency/illness, it is extremely important that you let the office know if
you have changed email, physical address or phone numbers.
VOLUNTEERS
We greatly appreciate all our volunteers at St. Anthony School. For the safety of all
children in our school, the following documents must be completed prior to your
volunteering at St. Anthony School. Volunteer Registration Form (put out by the
District); can be picked up at the front office. Criminal Record Check (from the
RCMP); form can be picked up at the front office and then taken to the Drayton
Valley RCMP detachment. Intervention Record Check (from Central Alberta
Child & Family Services Authority). Please stop by the front office if you have any
questions or to see what documentation you may need to complete.
MICROWAVES
All classrooms are microwave free. Students in grades six to eight have access to
microwaves in the student lounge. Students in Kindergarten to grade 5 will eat their
lunches in their classroom under the direct supervision of their teachers.
SCHOOL DOORS
School doors will not be open until 8:20 am. Please ensure that your child is not
arriving to school before that time. If your child/children must wait outside make
sure they are appropriately dressed. You will be responsible for them if they are
dropped off at the school before this time.
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
At M & M Meats, every 3rd Thursday of the month 10% of your sales inside the
store go directly back to St. Anthony School! All family, friends and supporters can
go in & support this great fundraising activity. PLEASE remember to indicate that
you wish to support ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL before you complete your purchase.
LABELING YOUR CHILDS BELONGINGS
Parents/Guardians; please make sure ALL your child/children's clothing
and shoes are labeled. That way if they are left outside or in the school
somewhere, they can be returned to the rightful owner.
LOST AND FOUND
ALL Lost and Found items will be taken to the Thrift Store at the end of EVERY
month. Lost and found bench is located in the South Entrance boot room.
HOME / PROPERTY OWNERS:
Are you aware that your Municipal Taxes can be allocated to Catholic Education in
Alberta? Please visit the Town or County Office and register to have your tax dollars
supporting Catholic education.
SOBEY’S ‘SCHOOL IS COOL’ PROGRAM
When purchasing your groceries at Sobey’s please indicate that you would like your
‘school points’ to go to either St. Anthony School. From this we can earn money
for our school to purchase any new equipment needed. Thank you for your help!
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
If your child has a library book that needs repairing, please do not do it
yourself. Have your child return it to the library and tell Mrs. Lord about it so that
she can repair it. She has special glue or tape for repairs. The library program
automatically generates emails for overdue library books even though it is only 1 day
late. This is only a reminder and your child does not get penalized for this, especially
on days that she is absent.
Mrs. Lord, will be doing the monthly Scholastic book orders. If you have more than
1 student, you can put both orders together and enclose only 1 cheque, made out to
"Scholastic Canada Ltd". Please make sure that your child's name is on the order
forms. Thank you so much for your support as this helps us to supplement our
library with free books.
Running Club have their feet quickly moving Mondays from 3:15—4:15 .
Girl Volleyball Team; Emily Auclair, Natalie Bannard, Sadia Bikienga, Emma Brooks, Kaitlynn Chopko,
Mathea Cruickshank, Rebekah Pequin, Claire Schneider and Andee Utri
Our Boys Volleyball ; CJ Bernard, Dawson Boser, Braydon Buys, Lucas Empringhan, Andy Fontana,
Tomas Hanson, Cody Horne, Austin Hunt, Jonas LaForest, Gage Matkowski, Zackary Parenteau and Brent Sarty.
Both Girls and Boys Volleyball teams have been extremely busy practicing for upcoming games.
Please see our calendar for game dates and locations.
Come out and cheer as St. Anthony Sharks take a “BITE” out of the competition.
Patroller Corner
Miss Senio and our Patrollers would like to say... by following the tips below we can all work together to keep EVERYONE safe!
2015-2016 School Fees
St. Anthony School is hoping to get 100% of our parents/guardians utilizing this
feature to go online and pay your son/daughter’s school fees, swimming fees and much more!
We feel this will save you time from coming to the school to pay fees or sending cash or cheque
with your child. By paying online you may choose to either pay debit or credit card.
Full Time Kindergarten $75.00 Non-refundable Registration Fee & $275.00/month
Part Time Kindergarten $75.00, Grades 1-6 $70.00 & $5.00 Student Union Fee
Grades 7 & 8 $90.00 & $10.00 Student Union Fee
The above School Fees, plus Swimming, Junior High Electives and Bussing are to be paid online
at https://starcatholic.schoolcashonline.com
Little Angels Preschool Fees can be paid at the school office we accept
Chq or Cash only (exact change would be helpful).
We have the amazing
opportunity once again of
receiving Tim Horton’s
snack every second
Wednesday.
Thank you Tim Horton’s!!
School Council News & Notes
Congratulations to the following for accepting the
following Council positions;
Chairperson: Amber Ward,
Vice-Chair: Kathleen Newton,
Secretary: Andrea Patterson
Treasurer: Lonnie Hartley
Congratulations to Preslie; who won hot lunch for a week, her parent
attended our last Council meeting. You could win a week’s lunch for
your child, just by attending a Parent Council meeting.
We will be setting up the Winter Wonderland Committees.
Please come & volunteer. Remember…Many hands make light work.
St. Anthony School Savings Cards will once again be available
soon! On the back of each card you will find exclusively
negotiated discounts within Drayton Valley and online.
Each card sells for $20. With discounts potentially valued at well over
the $20 donation, simply using the card 1 or 2 times will save each
card holder a great deal of money over the year.
Mark your calendars as the next meeting is October 19th @ 7:00,
babysitting will be provided.
Open House
Terry Fox
Walk
Grade 2
cooperative art
project
PATROLLER
TRAINING
You will be forever in our hearts Father Gary
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
5
6
*Picture Day
*Picture Day
*Mrs. J. Molzan’s
Class Swimming
11:00-12:00
*Mrs. J. Molzan’s
Class Swimming
11:00-12:00
See schedule on pg.1
7
See schedule on pg.1
Mrs. J. Molzan’s
Class Swimming
11:00-12:00
2
3
8
9
10
15
16
17
*Thanksgiving
Celebration 11:00
*Mrs. Cote’s Class
Swimming
11:00-12:00
*Shark Park AGM
7:00 pm,
Babysitting provided
11
12
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving
Day
18
19
*Mrs. Cote’s
Class Swimming
11:00-12:00
Sat
1
Mrs. J. Molzan’s
Class Swimming
4
Fri
13
NO SCHOOL—
Learning Day
14
*Tim Horton’s
Snack Day
*Mrs. Cote’s Class
Swimming
11:00-12:00
20
21
22
23
NO SCHOOL –
PD Day
24
27
28
29
30
31
Gr. 5 Swimming
11:00-12:00
Starlight Day Leduc
Grades 7 & 8
*School Council
Mtg. 7:00pm
Babysitting provided
25
26
*Living Rosary
*Tim Horton’s
Snack Day
Sports Night
every Thursday for grades 7-12 from 7:30-9:00pm St. Anthony's
School Gym. Please use the side door for entry.
All Hallows Eve Party
Saturday, October 31st, for all ages up to grades 6 from
2:30-4:30pm. Join us for an afternoon of games, treats, and
saints. Come dressed as your favorite Saint or just as you are.
Parents are asked to attend. Registration is not required but is
highly encouraged.
Trick-or-Eat
Saturday, October 31st for grades 7-12 from 6:30-8:30pm @ St. Anthony's Parish. Come for an evening of games and trick or eating to give
back to your local food bank.
If you have any questions or concerns or to register for any event please call Ashley Rhyno at 780-542-5254.
Also, friend DraytonValley CatholicYouth on Facebook for regular youth ministry updates.
If you or anyone you know may be interested in volunteering with Youth Ministry in any capacity please contact Ashley at 780-542-5254
or by emailing [email protected]