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Our Youth Ministry Planning Team would like to send out a big 'Thank You' to all who attended our recent Mother Son Masquerade Ball. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and made some wonderful memories to last a lifetime. For those who were not able to attend, check out the pictures at the Saint Anthony's Youth Ministry Facebook page or the parish website. Thanks to Mr. Dino and his crew for providing a yummy dinner. The Youth Planning Leadership Team would like to thank Charlene Uhl, Carmella & Vic Reyes, Maya Paris, Olivia Hyndman, Ethan Kerr, Camrynn Brown, Monica Nokes, Chloe Brown and Pat Gillenwater for helping make the Mother Son Dance a big success. Also a big shout out to our youth director, Stacy Gillenwater and her Youth Team for planning fun-filled events for our youth. Mrs. Gillenwater does a wonderful job of planning events to get our youth involved.

We are in need of items for the Reverse Raffle. We are asking that Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade parents donate one or two 2-liters of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite for the dinner. We are asking that grades 2-8 donate gift cards or scratch off lottery tickets for our silent auction. You can donate money if you like and we can purchase the gift cards or lottery tickets for you. Please place your gift card, lottery tickets, or money in an envelope marked “Reverse Raffle Donation” on the envelope. We would like all donations to be turned into the office by Wednesday, February 20th. We appreciate your help in making our Reverse Raffle a success!

Because we had a snow day, we will use President’s Day as a snow make-up day. School will be in session on February 18th. If we have any more snow days, we will begin to make up days the 1st week of Spring Break.

I would like to give a shout out to parents and students that helped with our Open House this past Sunday. We appreciate you taking the time on a Sunday to support St. Anthony School. I know our visitors love to see the wonderful things that are happening at SAS. I would also like to give a shout out to all those who helped with our Catholic Schools Week. Thanks to our faculty and staff for planning and exciting week. Thanks to those parents who volunteered to sit with classes during our annual Volleyball Game. A huge thank you to Brian Fisher for setting up the gym for the game and for officiating the game. Thanks to Kim Fisher for keeping score during the game. Thank you to the many families who sent in items for the food pantry. Catholic Schools Week is a great way to celebrate the mission and the vision here at SAS.

We have come to the midway point of the 3rd quarter. Please check your child’s grades on Jupiter. Review the grades with your child and discuss ways to improve in areas that seem to be challenging.

WOW! St. Anthony’s put on an amazing performance of Singin’ In The Rain Jr. I would like to give a special shout out to Mrs. Doerr and Mr. Webb and the many teachers, parents, and students who put on such a wonderful production. From the set design to the costumes to the musical talent the show was fantastic. We truly have amazing talent here at SAS. Thanks to the cast for all of your hard work. I heard so many wonderful reviews of the show. I would also like to thank Mrs. Jacque Singleton for her choreography; Mr. Tony Singleton for help with the lighting; the Reyes family for their help with the sound system, Mr. Dino and his crew for the delicious dinner on Friday night, and Jeff Wagner our Student Director and Master Of Ceremonies.

This week we have been celebrating Catholic Schools Week. This year the theme is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. This theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic Schools. In Catholic Schools, we are all learners, servants, and leaders. These shared qualities are what make Catholic Schools work. They are what make Catholic Schools succeed. I am grateful every day for the teachers, staff, parents, students, and volunteers who make our school a success. National Catholic Schools Week is a good time for all of us to thank them for their dedication and service.

The SAS Kindness Club is making care packages for our friends at Exit Zero. In order for us to spread a little kindness to our neighbors in need, we need your help! Check the list to see what your student’s grade is bringing in. We appreciate any and all donations. Please send these in by February 1st. Kindergarten: Gallon Size Ziploc Bags First Grade: men/women size socks Second Grade: Travel size deodorant/travel size hand sanitizer Third Grade: Toothbrush/toothpaste Fourth Grade: Adult Size Gloves Fifth Grade: Small snacks (i.e. granola bars) Sixth Grade: Travel Size Baby Wipes Seventh Grade: Travel Size Mouth Wash Eighth Grade: Travel Size Hand Lotion/Chapstick We appreciate any and all donations! Thank you, SAS Kindness Club

St. Anthony School’s Open House for prospective families is coming up! On Sunday, February 3rd, members of the Enrollment Committee and other volunteers will lead individual tours for students and their parents from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Guests will meet teachers and staff, visit classrooms, learn about grade level curriculum, and receive admissions information, including details about tuition, SGO’s, and Indiana’s School Choice Scholarships. Help support SAS by passing along details about the Open House to friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners with school-aged children. We are looking for volunteers who will help in the preparation for this event and also for people who want to help the day of Open House. If you would be interested in helping out, please email Valerie Davis at davisfamily3325@yahoo.com or contact the school office at 812-282-2144.

• As we begin the New Year, we would like to remind parents that if you have changed your cell phone number, taken a new job, or changed your address the office needs to know. Please call the office and let either Emily or Kim know the changes. • We would also like to remind you that many of the students are in need of new supplies-paper, crayons, markers, pencils, pens, etc. You may need to restock their supplies. • We also have a few PE uniforms and new sweatshirts that are left from our last order. If you are in need of any of these items please, call the office.

Stewardship intention cards were mailed in October to all Parish Families. As you are aware, this is one of three stewardship requirements that must be completed each year to maintain your Scholarship and to be eligible next year your intention card must be returned. It is imperative that you return your Intention Cards as soon as possible. As we are heading into the new year it is also a good time to review your Mass attendance and Service hour status. If you have any questions where you currently stand you can email Jim Kenney and he will check our Parish records. His email is jimkenneyiii@gmail.com.

Every year St. Anthony’s participates in the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. This is a great opportunity for the students to exhibit their talents for shooting free throws and, maybe, compete on a National basis. The contest is split into different age levels. We had 5 students who were our school level winners; these students went to Wilson Elementary to compete. Jimena Carrillo Beau Simmons Kamden Pierce Cooper Abell Nick Stoner I would like to recognize Beau Simmons, who advanced on to the next round of competition. Beau shot 15 out of 15 free throws. We wish Beau the best of luck in the next round!

Thank you to Mr. Webb for a wonderful Christmas Program. Mr. Webb and Grades K-4 did a beautiful job retelling the “The Story of Christmas.” I also want to thank our 5th graders that volunteered to read. Thanks to all the teachers for their help during the Christmas. Most of all thanks to the students and families for being a part of such a special event.

We will be announcing Second Quarter Honor Roll along with Perfect Attendance at the Mass on Wednesday, January 9th. Report Cards and STAR 360 Reports will be sent home on Wednesday, January 9th.

The National Geographic GeoBee is an annual competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world. On November 27, students in grades 4-8 participated in the St. Anthony GeoBee. I want to give a shout out to our competitors and the winners. 4W Emily Mendez 4Y Bryce Lopez 5H Ela Kays 5L Damian Velez 6D Henry Dixon – 3rd Place 7N-1 Jeremy Lopez 7N-2 Daniel Cavanaugh – 2nd Place 8H Jackson Bettler – 1st Place 8L Ben Kelly As our school winner, Jackson Bettler will take an online test to see if he will qualify for the State GeoBee. Congrats to all competitors and good luck to Jackson!

I would like to send a shout out to Roxanne Reiter and her many elves for planning and organizing the Secret Santa for our students. It is such a fun event for the children. They love being able to shop for their parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special.

St. Anthony School’s Open House for prospective families will be here before we know it! Open House is scheduled for Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We are looking for volunteers who will help in the preparation for this event and also for people who want to help the day of Open House. If you would be interested in helping out, please email Valerie Davis at davisfamily3325@yahoo.com or contact the school office at 812-282-2144. We also are looking for someone to chair this event next year. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Tucker.

We will be announcing Second Quarter Honor Roll along with Perfect Attendance at the Mass on Wednesday, January 9th.

I would like to give a shout out to our Preschoolers for a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast. Also a shout out to Mrs. Stuerer, Mrs. Lynch, and Mrs. Farris for putting together such a wonderful program. They all did a fantastic job.

St Nicholas' Day is an observance of European origin that is celebrated in some American communities on December 6th. The legendary figure of St. Nicholas is derived from Nicholas of Myra who officiated as a bishop in 4th century Greece. During his lifetime he developed a reputation for gift-giving by putting coins into other people's shoes, which accounts for many of today's Christmas traditions that involve leaving gifts in shoes or boots. Some Europeans who immigrated to the United States brought with them beliefs, customs and practices associated with St Nicholas' Day. Children in families who celebrate St Nicholas' Day receive treats - including candy, cookies, small toys, or fruit - in stockings, socks, shoes or bags on December 6th. Some churches have special services dedicated to the feast of St Nicholas on this day. Here is a link if you would like to find out more about St. Nicholas http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/book-story-saint-nicholas/