From the Desk of Mrs. Schweitzer

Blessings,
Mrs. Schweitzer

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SCHOOL MASS: 
Friday: 8:00AM

SCHOOL ABSENCES - If a student is going to be absent or tardy, please phone or email the office by 8:00 AM. A note or return to school after absence form should be sent with your student upon return. If a student is absent for three or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required to return. 

SUPPORT OPTIMISM IN ART -- The Optimist Club of Covington is looking for ways to help our school and grow a love for optimism and art at the same time! For next school year, the club hopes to develop a project called: "An Art Lesson in a Box Project." In order to get this up and running for the 2024-2025 school year, the foundation officer is hoping that there may be people who are willing to donate to this cause. This gentleman plans on writing grants once he can get the program off the ground. If you are interested in helping "An Art Lesson in a Box Project," please contact the school office at 859-431-5987 for more information. We are excited about this opportunity to work with the Optimist Club of Covington!

2024/2025 TUITION RATES- Please see the attached information regarding tuition next year. 

NOTRE DAME URBAN EDUCATION CENTER – The Notre Dame Urban Education Center has openings for its after school/homework help program. Several of our students take advantage of this opportunity. Homework PLUS provides one on one tutoring assistance with daily homework, practice on age appropriate skills and enrichment activities such as music, art, science, sewing, basketball and more! Transportation may be available upon request. Homework PLUS is open from 2:45pm – 5:10pm Monday through Thursday. If you are interested in signing your child up for the program contact Sr. Maria Therese at smtherese@nduec.org. See attached for more details.

TEACHER & STAFF WISHLIST – Wondering what to get teachers to support their efforts and to show your appreciation? The PTO has worked with our teachers to create Amazon Wish Lists. These entirely optional lists are arranged by teacher or staff member. If you’re looking for a great gift for a holiday or just a random thank-you, consider choosing one from here! Teachers will be adding things on an on-going basis. As always, your support is greatly appreciated! Click on the links below to view any of the WishLists.

Mrs. Faulhaber: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YKZLRJ5VJID9?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Bement: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HBQJKZIO0K3W?ref_=wl_share 
Mrs. Fischer: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17I8BPMT14IKX?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Schweitzer: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OCL3HP8Q6KPB?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Simon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/354BVEXJLZ7OK?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Bell: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35WSQPFUOFP0L?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Reams: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NJ4FEFJOXCD7?ref_=wl_share

COMMUNICATION – This school year, the Diocesan schools will once again be using Sycamore Education for online grading. Login information will be sent home to new families. If you are a returning family and need login information resent to you, please contact Mrs. Bottom.

For weather emergencies, the local news stations will report and delays or closings. Automated phone messages will also be sent – as a reminder, the call will show from Carlisle, KY.

VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practice programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote right-doing within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church. “Protecting God's Children® for Adults” is training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. The Diocese requires all adults who enter the school building or are around school children in any capacity, must be in full compliance with the charter. This requires completed paperwork on file with the Diocese, attendance at a one-time Virtus Live Training session and maintenance of monthly online bulletins. More information can be found at www.virtus.org. In summary, ALL ADULTS who would like to be involved with our school children must be Virtus certified and in compliance with the National Charter, “Protecting God’s Children” program. This means that all volunteers are required to be VIRTUS trained -- this includes classroom volunteers, field trip sponsors, room mothers, cafeteria workers, coaches, and substitutes, etc. New parents wishing to be VIRTUS trained should register online at www.virtus.org. If you are transferring from another parochial school, please make sure you add St. Anthony School to your VIRTUS account. If you already have an account with VIRTUS and it has been suspended or if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bottom.

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR - Attached is the school calendar for next year. 

CAFETERIA MENU - August Menu

LUNCH THIS WEEK

*Apply for Free and Reduced Lunch: https://www.myschoolapps.com/

LUNCH – Some discussion has come up regarding portion size for older students at lunch. As part of the Federal lunch program, the portion sizes, as well as the menu options, are determined by the Federal program for all who participate. Packing your student’s lunch is always an option, even if they choose to get the hot lunch at school in addition to their packed items. There should be no reason for anyone to go home hungry. If this is happening, please contact the office and the information will be shared with the Director of the lunch program.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
• Dismissal is a busy time. Please do not allow children to run & play on school grounds at the end of the day. With more students & vehicles coming and going we need to ensure everyone is picked up safely. Thank you for your cooperation.
• There are no water fountains available in the building. Water refilling stations are available. Each student should bring their own water bottle.
• Please wait until all students have been dismissed to depart the parking lot after school. Thanks for your patience!
• Yearbook photos – If you attend any school events and have photos for the yearbook, please send to yearbook@stanth.org

PLANNING AHEAD:

REMKE CARING NEIGHBORS – As part of the Remke’s Caring Neighbor program, they will donate up to 2% to St. Anthony for every purchase made when you use your Remke Rewards card if you have designated St. Anthony. It has been brought to our attention that even if you had previously chosen St. Anthony, you may need to log into your account and verify that St. Anthony is still designated.
Here’s How!
 Sign in to your account at www.remkes.com
 Go to My Account in the top right corner of the page
 Choose St. Anthony as your favorite Caring Neighbor Non-Profit Organization from the drop down box toward the bottom of the page

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS – Please designate St. Anthony as your Kroger Community Rewards partner.
Here’s How!
1. Login or create your digital account at www.kroger.com
2. Link your Card to an organization.
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.
1. Sign in to your digital account.
2. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support.
3. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”.

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