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As a precautionary measure, we are cancelling our material pick up scheduled for the next 3 days. Information regarding a curbside pickup for the beginning of next week will be sent out soon.

I want to give a shout out to the Providence Theater Department for their performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Many of our St. Anthony students performed in the show as Junior Cast Members. We also had many St. Anthony Alumni sharing their wonderful talents on stage. This was an amazing production and I am so proud of all of the cast and crew. I also want to give a big shout out to Ellen Holifield, Ron Breedlove, and all directors for a great show.

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who participated in 1st Reconciliation this past weekend. We hope that on this grace filled occasion of your 1st Reconciliation, you discover the peace and the amazing love of God’s forgiveness. Thank you to Father Joe, Mrs. Reardon, and Ms. Neumann for preparing the students for this special occasion.

Because we are more frequently disinfecting classrooms, we are quickly using the Disinfecting Wipes that were sent in at the beginning of the year. I know these supplies are a hot commodity at this moment, but if you have an extra container of wipes and could donate them to the school we would appreciate it.

We continue to receive information from the IDOE, State Health Department, and the Archdiocese. With Spring Break approaching families may have questions about upcoming travel. The CDC has issued no official recommendations regarding domestic travel at this time. All travelers should practice general preventive measures. Regarding international travel, the CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel to countries with a CDC level 2 or 3 health notice. Additionally, anyone returning from travel to countries with CDC level 2 or 3 health notice will be instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days. Additional information can be found on the CDC website. As a reminder it is important that we practice good health hygiene to prevent the spread of any illness, including viruses. Here are some steps recommended by the CDC to prevent the spread of germs that cause illness. • Do not panic. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Stay home when sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. We are also regularly disinfecting “frequently touched objects and surfaces” at school and reminding students of good personal hygiene. Desk, door knobs, and light switches are wiped down daily.

Reece McKee participated in the State finals of the Elks Free Throw Shooting Contest. I am proud to announce that Reece was the Runner Up in the State competition. Reece hit 19 out of 25 free throws. Congratulations Reece, we are proud of you!

On Tuesday, February 26th, St. Anthony’s held its annual School Spelling Bee. All classrooms grades 1st – 8th held a classroom spelling bee. The winners from the classroom spelling bee then participated in the School Spelling Bee. The following students were our participants in the School Spelling Bee: Nolan Ellis Ashton McKee Zachary Lopez Chase Farris Zaina Vizhnay Lachlan Wacker Naomi Mendoza Hailey Roberts Grace Duggins Carter Lannan Jacob Dunbar Jeremy Lopez Bryce Lopez Congratulations to all of our participants; they all did an excellent job! Our school spelling bee winner is Grace Duggins and our 2nd place winner is Chase Farris. Grace and Chase will move onto the Regional Level of the National Scripps Spelling Bee competition. We wish Grace and Chase the best of luck!

Friday, March 6th marks the end of the 3rd quarter. Report cards will be going home next week in your child’s folder. Awards for Principal’s List, Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance will be given out on Wednesday, March 18th during Mass.

In preparation for the potential impact from the COVID-19 virus, please know that we are in the process of planning for any impact this may have on the school. We will review our school safety plan and follow directives from the IDOE, Archdiocese, and the local health department. As a reminder it is important that we practice good health hygiene to prevent the spread of any illness, including viruses. We will continue to discuss hygiene procedures at school and we encourage you to talk with your child about these procedures as well. Steps include: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Stay home when sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.