From the Desk of Mrs. Schweitzer

In St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians chapter 4 verse 32, he says, “Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.”

What do these words mean to us as followers of Jesus? These words tell us what it means to be Christian, and how God calls us to “Live by the Spirit” so as to grow His Kingdom on earth and live holier, happier lives.

This school year, we will spend time focusing on the Sunday Gospel readings and what they tell us about how we can “Live by the Spirit” each and every day.

Blessings,
Mrs. Schweitzer

We Love Our St. Anthony Family!

MEET OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS:
- Mrs. Lisa Faulhaber – Kindergarten, Grade 1
- Ms. Patty Reams – Grades 1-2
- Mrs. Rachel Webster – Grades 2-3
- Mrs. Katy Murray – Grades 4-8
- Ms. Karen Blank – Grades 4-8
- Mrs. Carole Simon – Grades 4-8
- Mrs. Veronica Schweitzer – Principal, Grades 4-6
- Sr. Suzanne Rose – Grade 8 Math
- Ms. Kaleigh Callahan – Classroom Aide
- Mrs. Tina Walter – Covington Title I
- Mrs. Jackie Benkert – Art Grades K-8
- Mrs. Tara Drummond – Music Grades K-8
- Mr. Bob Hamman – Cafeteria Manager/Cook
- Mrs. Lisa Bottom – Administrative Assistant
- Mr. Tom Martin – Maintenance and Custodian
- Mr. Pete Manczyk – Website
- Fr. Ivan Kalamuzi – Pastor

SCHOOL MASSES – This year Grades K-8 will attend Mass on Tuesday mornings at 8AM and Grades K-3 will attend Mass on Friday mornings at 8AM. Please join us any time as we learn about and participate in the greatest form of communal prayer in our Catholic faith ~ the Holy Mass.

USDA SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - At this time, all students will receive a breakfast and a Hot Lunch with a drink at no cost to parents as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (“CEP”) under the National School Lunch Program.

FAMILY FEE – If you have not already done so, please be sure to pay the $50 family fee as soon as possible.

COMMUNICATION – This school year, the Diocesan schools will once again be no longer be Sycamore. The new system is FACTS – information on how to log into the portal will be sent home soon.

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) – Our PTO organization has its first meeting for the new school year on Wednesday, August 26th at 6PM BEFORE Parent Information Night. Meetings will usually be held the third Tuesday of every month throughout the school year. Please join us on Wednesday, August 26th for the first meeting of the school year as we discuss what’s ahead!

IMPORTANT NEW YEAR PAPERWORK – An envelope with 2026/2027 school paperwork will be sent home soon with students. Please return the envelopes with ALL COMPLETED paperwork completed ASAP.

SCHOOL ABSENCES

Please be sure to contact the school office by 7:30AM if your student will be absent on a given day. Completion of the St. Anthony Reentry After Absence Form or a note will be required upon the student’s return to school. A copy of the form is attached to this newsletter. After 3 days, a physician’s note / release is required to accompany the form or note.

PE SHIRTS

Students were given a PE t-shirt that may be worn to school on MONDAYS when the students will have PE. Black gym shorts, sweatpants, or uniform bottoms may be worn with the t-shirt. The sponsorships on the back of the shirt covered the cost for one shirt per student. A few extra shirts are available for $10 each – contact the office if you would like to purchase one. Checks made out to St. Anthony PTO or cash should be sent in with this form.

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - Parent Information Night will be held on Wednesday, August 26th at 6:45 PM. This is a night for parents to learn about school and classroom procedures and routines. The gathering will begin in the cafeteria and then parents may visit classrooms if they wish. This year, someone will be available to translate information.

FUN OFFERINGS IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON, KY – Covington Parks & Recreation is inviting local students to get active and build new skills this fall through two youth programs: the Youth Soccer League and the E-Gaming Club.

The Youth Soccer League is open to students in kindergarten through fourth grade and will run from Sept. 13 through Oct. 18. Games will be played on Sundays, with the location and practice days to be determined.

The league will provide young players with an opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of soccer in a fun environment.

The E-Gaming Club is an after-school esports program open to all students in sixth through eighth grade. The program will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., from Sept. 15 through Nov. 5, at the Boys & Girls Club, 30 W. 26th St.

The E-Gaming Club is designed to allow students to experience organized gaming in a structured and supervised environment while developing skills in teamwork, communication, strategy, leadership and sportsmanship.

Students participating in the E-Gaming Club do not have to be members of the Boys & Girls Club.

Registration for both programs is available through the Covington Parks & Recreation registration website at covparks.recdesk.com.

Families are encouraged to register early and take advantage of these opportunities this fall.

TECHNOLOGY REMINDER

Please remember that the students' school emails and Chromebooks are meant for school/academic purposes only. Misuse of school emails and Chromebooks is considered a misuse of technology and a ten point violation which would result in two detentions. This also applies to cell phones and other devices such as watches used for texting during school hours. All of this is stated in the student handbook. Any important communication from your child/children during the school day should be via the school office phone or email. I have reminded students of this policy.

INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER

Please remember that in case of inclement weather, a telephone call will go out to all families, local televisions stations will be notified, and an email will be sent stating plans regarding delays or school closings.

2026 / 2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Our school calendar for this year is attached. 

LUNCH THIS WEEK
• Wednesday – Mini Corn Dogs
• Thursday – Chicken Tenders
• Friday – Grilled Cheese
• Monday – Soft Taco or Nachos

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.