News - May 2017 RSS Feed

St. Anthony School would like to congratulate our 8th graders on their Graduation, and we want to wish them the best of luck in high school. This year’s graduates are: Zach Aurillo, Anna Isler, Aaron Burke, Josiah Jackson, Kaden Connin, Kieran Kelly, Ryan Crum, Rosie Kempf, Brennan Finnegan, Gracie Koesters, Marcus Fuson, Josh Lynch, Bastian Gaylord, Isaac Martinez, Gavin Gentry, Rylie Masters, Jeremy Gettelfinger, Monica Nokes, Josh Gettelfinger, Joseph Schansberg, Eli Grimes, Maisie Skeens, Michael Hamm, Kendall Stackhouse, Abby Hanlon, Grant Thompson, Miranda Harley, Samantha Thompson, Carson Heldman, Josh Walter, Kindle Hickey, Ashley Warren, Mara Holifield, Bradley Wolfe, and Dev Hunter-Lawrence.

This year we have several faculty and staff members who will not be returning in the fall. Thank you for the service to our school and for the great job each one of you have done. We are going to miss you and we want to wish you the best of luck in your new adventures. • Mrs. Mary Ann Jones, cafeteria employee, will be retiring • Mrs. Jessica Blythe, sixth grade teacher, will be exploring other opportunities. • Ms. Candace Offutt, first grade teacher, will be teaching fifth grade at Hazelwood. • Mrs. Jana Connin, fourth grade teacher, and her family will be moving to Africa to teach. I would like to wish all of you the best of luck in your new adventures.

I would like to thank the faculty and staff, the parents, the students, and the parish community for the love and support they have given to me over the last 47 years. I started working at St. Anthony many years ago teaching Physical Education classes while I took college classes. I then became a Junior High Science teacher for 36 years before becoming the Principal. I have enjoyed my many years, but it is time to take some time for myself. Mrs. Stephany Tucker has been the assistant principal this year and on July 1st she will become the principal for the 2017-2018 school year. I will remain as a Principal Emeritus to continue to support the transition between principals. I hope that you give Mrs. Tucker the love and support that you have given to me. I would also like to wish the best of luck to Mrs. Mary Ann Jones, Mrs. Jessica Blythe, Ms. Candace Offut, and Mrs. Jana Connin as they will not be returning to work at SAS next year. I hope everyone has a great summer. The Back to School Bash is July 25th and the first day of school is Wednesday, July 27. Relax, participate in some fun activities, and enjoy your precious children this summer.

The Clark County and Floyd County Bar Association in conjunction with the Sherman Minton American Inn of Court once again sponsored a Law Day essay contest for fifth graders. The theme was “Proud to Be an American”. Jeremy Lopez (5L) was selected as one of the ten finalists. He received a $100 prize. Congratulations Jeremy on your accomplishment!

The total SCRIP profit for the 2016-2017 school year was $992.49! I would like to thank all the people who supported this program by purchasing gift cards. The next order will be placed in August and information will be on the website and in the Bear Facts when school resumes.

The results are in for the New Albany Deanery Art Fair and we are pleased to announce the following winners from St. Anthony School: 5-6th grade 2D Art Keira Bordenkircher placed 2nd with “Waves” 5-6th grade 3D Art Tessa Holifield won 2nd place with “Art” 5-6th grade 3D Art Kara Beth Merchant won 3rd place with “That’s What Friends Are For” 7-8th grade 3D Art Emma Green won 3rd place with “Rainstorm’s Love” Congratulations to all the winners. To all those who weren’t chosen, please don’t give up. Your work was outstanding in my eyes. I just wish you all could have been recognized for your talent. Awards will be presented to the winners at the Deanery Musical on Saturday, May 13th.