I want to give a shout out to our students who participated in the Deanery Musical, Lion King Jr. The show was amazing and all the kids did a great job. Thanks to Providence High School and Mrs. Ellen Holifield for providing this great opportunity for our Deanery students. Luke Bettler Miles Conner Emma Holifield Sophie Singleton Lena Veasey Naimah Vizhnay

It is hard to believe that we are ending this school year and already looking to our next school year. We want to wish the best of luck to a couple of members of our faculty and staff who will not be returning next school year. Mrs. Stephanie LaMaster and Mrs. Emily Fisher are both retiring to spend more time at home with their family. We can’t thank them enough for their service to our school. They will both be missed immensely! I am very excited to say that our enrollment continues to increase and we continue to enroll new students. With this increase in enrollment, we are looking to hire teachers. Please help spread the word about the open positions here at St. Anthony School. 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher 3rd Grade Teacher Interested candidates should contact the principal, Mrs. Stephany Tucker. s.tucker@stanthonyschool.us 812-282-2144

WOW!!! We surpassed our goal of $15,000 collecting just over $18,000. Our school community truly came together to achieve a goal! We were blessed with beautiful weather for the Walk A Thon and everyone enjoyed the day. Students enjoyed Kona Ice after the walk and even enjoyed some dancing. With the money raised, we plan to purchase new student desks for classrooms. Thank you to all of your who donated, shared, and advertised for this event. Way to go Bear Nation! Top Class - 6D Top Students 1st Place - Naimah and Zaina Vizhnay 2nd Place - Lennox Spann 3rd Place - Henry Luker 4th Place - Ryder Baxley 5th Place - Miles and Sadie Conner

This week we had a visit from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Mrs. Peggy Olsen and Mrs. Mary Pat Sharpe from the Office of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis visited our school for our Continuous Improvement Journey Visit. This particular site visit takes place every three years. We were previously scheduled for this, but due to COVID, it was rescheduled for this school year. During this visit, Mrs. Olsen and Mrs. Sharpe were looking at 4 Domains of St. Anthony School and Preschool: Mission & Catholic Identity, Governance & Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality. They met with all faculty and staff, a student group, a parent group, and our School Commission. They also toured the school led by 3 of our students. This was a great opportunity for the Archdiocese to see the great things happening at St. Anthony School. They were very impressed with our School Community; they spoke highly of our positive, family atmosphere and the many activities that we offer to our students.

Please make sure to pay any overdue bills you may have for the 21-22 school year. Bills for tuition, After School Care, Lunch Bills, and library charges need to be current for the end of the year. It is very important that bills are current by the end of the year.

Every family will be receiving registration packet for the 22-23 school year. Please make sure to read information and complete and return all necessary paperwork. We recommend returning the paperwork by next week. If you do not turn in by next week, then you must return the paperwork by July 22nd. We are also making revisions to the School Handbook. Once this is complete, we plan to send a copy home to every family. It is very important that you read the handbook and understand the rules and expectations. We will make sure to highlight changes that have been made to the handbook.

St. Anthony School is seeking a certified 7th and 8th grade Science teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate should possess an Indiana Teaching License in Middle School Science and be familiar with the Indiana Academic Standards. The candidate should be a passionate, student-focused and innovative educator. Candidates should desire to serve in the ministry of the Catholic Faith and be capable of incorporating lessons that uphold and build upon the school’s mission. Interested candidates should contact the principal, Mrs. Stephany Tucker.

Please help spread the word. St. Anthony School is seeking a certified 7th and 8th grade Math teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate should possess an Indiana Teaching License in Middle School Math and be familiar with the Indiana Academic Standards. The candidate should be a passionate, student-focused and innovative educator. Candidates should desire to serve in the ministry of the Catholic Faith and be capable of incorporating lessons that uphold and build upon the school’s mission. Interested candidates should contact the principal, Mrs. Stephany Tucker.

It has been such a blessing to have free lunches for all families this year. But it is still very important that lunch bills are kept current for the end of the school year. Lunch bills are sent home on a weekly basis, please make sure to check your child’s Wednesday folder for any lunch bills. If any money is left in the account at the end of the school year, this will roll over to the next year. Also, our last day for extras was Thursday, May 5. Students are no longer allowed to get an extra entree, water or juice. Students may bring a water bottle to have with their lunch if they would like. This will ensure that all families are able to catch up on lunch accounts.

Two weeks ago families who registered their children for the 22-23 school year should have received a tuition invoice for next year. Please complete the bottom portion of the form and return it with your first payment on or before May 20th. If you didn't receive one, please check your child's backpack, and if it's not there, email Emily Fisher at e.fisher@stanthonyschool.us to ask for a new one to be sent home.

Students from across the Deanery will be performing Lion King Jr. the Musical this Friday and Saturday. The performances will be at 7:00 at Providence High School. General admission tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Come see some of our very own St. Anthony students take the stage. We are very proud of all of you! Break a leg. Luke Bettler Miles Conner Emma Holifield Sophie Singleton Lena Veasey Naimah Vizhnay

Congratulations to our Kindergarten students and their participation in the KinderDerby. It was a wonderful celebration. Our Kindergarten Class also hosted a Lemonade Stand at the Kinder Derby. The money donated supported Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. The proceeds will go to help in the cure of childhood cancer. Over the past 10 years, Bear Nation's Alex's Lemonade Stand has contributed nearly $5,000 to childhood cancer research! This year we collected $736.87. Thanks to everyone who donated! In the Bible it says: How can I repay the LORD for all the good done for me? Psalm 116:12

We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week last week and I would like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to all of our teachers. We have the most amazing teachers at SAS and they deserve a huge thank you. Teachers are probably the most underrated yet the most powerful professionals in the whole world. Their work has a long term impact on not just the lives of the children they teach, but on society as a whole. They have the power to shape generations, impact minds and make the world a better place. They put their heart and soul into making a difference in the lives of all children. Our teachers go above and beyond each day to prepare lessons and activities that will help your child grow academically, spiritually and emotionally. We are so blessed to have such wonderful teachers who are dedicated to St. Anthony School. Please pray for our teachers each and every day and if you haven’t had a chance to say thank you, please do so.

Please help spread the word. St. Anthony School is seeking a certified 7th and 8th grade Math teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate should possess an Indiana Teaching License in Middle School Math and be familiar with the Indiana Academic Standards. The candidate should be a passionate, student-focused and innovative educator. Candidates should desire to serve in the ministry of the Catholic Faith and be capable of incorporating lessons that uphold and build upon the school’s mission. Interested candidates should contact the principal, Mrs. Stephany Tucker. s.tucker@stanthonyschool.us 812-282-2144

A HUGE thank you to Bear Nation for your help in the 4th grade Waterstep Project. We had 370 pairs of shoes donated, surpassing our goal of 200 pairs of shoes. Every 3 pairs of shoes provides water to 1 family in need. With our donations we have the potential of helping around 123 families receive clean drinking water!

It has been such a blessing to have free lunches for all families this year. But it is still very important that lunch bills are kept current for the end of the school year. Lunch bills are sent home on a weekly basis, please make sure to check your child’s Wednesday folder for any lunch bills. If any money is left in the account at the end of the school year, this will roll over to the next year. Also, our last day for extras will be Thursday, May 5. After this date students will not be allowed to get an extra entree, water or juice. Students may bring a water bottle to have with their lunch if they would like. This will ensure that all families are able to catch up on lunch accounts.

Two weeks ago families who registered their children for the 22-23 school year should have received a tuition invoice for next year. Please complete the bottom portion of the form and return it with your first payment on or before May 20th. If you didn't receive one, please check your child's backpack, and if it's not there, email Emily Fisher at e.fisher@stanthonyschool.us to ask for a new one to be sent home.

The Kindergarten Class is hosting a Lemonade Stand at the Kinder Derby, Thursday, May 5. Send some change with your children so they can donate and enjoy a glass of lemonade during the Kinder Derby. The money will go to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. They can donate as much as they want for a glass of lemonade. The proceeds will go to help in the cure of childhood cancer. Over the past 10 years, Bear Nation's Alex's Lemonade Stand has contributed nearly $5,000 to childhood cancer research! In the Bible it says: How can I repay the LORD for all the good done for me? Psalm 116:12

We are so excited to celebrate our annual KinderDerby. Our Kindergarten students and their big buddies have worked hard to prepare for this day. Our KinderDerby should begin around 9:30-9:45. The event will take place on the playground side of the parking lot. Families are welcome to join us for this special event. If weather causes the event to relocate, we will limit guests to Kindergarten and 8th grade families only. We will pray for beautiful weather so our horses can have a great race!

Our Walk A Thon fundraising kicked off on Monday, May 2. I’m reaching out to rally our families to participate! The school’s goal is to raise $15,000 classroom improvements like new desks, tables and storage areas. Every family can participate and make a big difference! As a family, you can GIVE at MYBOOSTER.com, SHARE your student’s fundraising link with others, or BOTH! If this is not the right time to financially give, we fully understand. Simply sharing about our fundraiser online IS supporting our fundraiser. It is super easy to create a video and post on social media. All of your friends and family can then donate online! Thanks in advance for your involvement. This is a great opportunity for all students to participate in a high-energy event, show school spirit, and help make a difference! We have already collected over $2,100. Dates to Remember: Donating is Open on MYBOOSTER.com. Register on MYBOOSTER.COM, SHARE, & GIVE! May 13 - SAS Walk A Thon Let’s Go Bear Nation! Are you ready for a sneak peek at some prizes?? All families that register at MYBOOSTER.com will receive an out of uniform day! Students will receive an out of uniform ticket with the date. All families that receive at least $50 in donations will receive an additional out of uniform day. Top 2 sellers in each class will have an ice cream party with Mrs. Tucker. Top 5 sellers in the school will have the opportunity to “dunk” a teacher.