March 2nd, 2023

THE READ-A-THON PROGRESS!

Reading for the Read-a-thon continues until March 10th

Please make sure your students send in their reading logs once complete.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

The class that reads the most:

Free dress day

The class that raises the most:

Pizza Party

The student that raises the most money in the school:

$200 in gift cards

The student that reads (by time) the most in the school:

A gift basket with gift cards

The student with the most sponsors in the school:

$150 in gift cards

The student that reads the most (by time) in each class:

Gift baskets

Dear Parents,

The results are in and I am thrilled to announce that the Mardi Gras Gala was a great success. Together we raised over $38,000 for the Spirit of St. Anthony Scholarship Fund, which far surpasses the $29,000 raised at the Luau Gala last year. I want to thank the teachers who volunteered to work the event. The parents who attended and bid on the exciting auction items made a huge difference to our fun and our bottom line. But we could not have a successful event without the tireless efforts of our Communications Director, Megan McNamara, who was instrumental in the success of every aspect of this event. Thank You all!

I hope all the same enthusiasm can be applied to our next fundraiser, the Read-a-Thon!

Amy Fry, Principal

Reporting your child absent or late for school

Please Email [email protected]

or Call 703-820-7450 each day your child is absent from school or if your child is expected to report late for school due to an appointment.

Our Camp provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn in a playful, relaxed environment.

At our theme-based camp children explore a different theme each

week – Some past themes were come live under the sea, exploring space, or traveling

back in history to medieval times. Art, music, and library are incorporated

into these themes each week.

Campers will make full use of our spacious classrooms,

playgrounds, and sports field. Water activities abound with sprinklers. We will

enjoy lots of outdoor art and ball play, and Friday Fun Days.

Camp is offered in weekly sessions. Sign up for one or more or pick

and choose your dates to suit your schedule.

Don’t hesitate to contact our [email protected] should you have any questions.

Summer Camp LINK to register

THEATER & PERFORMANCE

Offered to rising 3rd - 8th grade students

For those who love storytelling, going to the theater, or are naturally a bit dramatic, we have the camp for you. Campers will use all their skills to tackle every challenge of putting together a performance of a short play in one week! This effort will require actors, of course, but also costumes, makeup props, sets, a Director, a Stage Manager, and a crew to pull it all together. Families will be invited to attend the performance on the last day.

Taught by Ms. Luperon

Half Day Week 2: June 26 - June 30 - $250.00

Half Day Week 6: July 24 - July 28 - $250.00

Half Day Hours: 08:00a - 12:00p

If you require a full-day option, campers are able to move to the Primary camp once the half-day is completed. Please see the notes on the registrations when making this choice.

Email Nurse Amy

Hopscotch PDF

Updates from the Nurses Corner

Remember to kill those pesky stomach viruses your children should use warm water and soap four times a day and supplement with hand sanitizer if that is the only option.

HOPSCOTCH - We've created our own fun little Hopscotch (See Image). Our aim is for you to have fun and experience the beauty of the world around you and maybe it will provide some stress relief. Click on the button to get the PDF.

Let us know which of the activities you did.

I will place the names of individuals who complete 4 of the activities in a hat and draw a winner. - The Winner will get a $5.00 Sweet Frog Gift Card!

Important Dates

February 27 - March 10, 2023 -
READ-A-THON starts MONDAY!(See PTO Message above)
March 9th, 2023 - 11:30 Dismissal - Teacher Work Day
March 9th, 2023 - End of 2nd Trimester
March 10th, 2023 - No School - Diocesan Teacher Training
March 17th, 2023 - Report Cards available on PowerSchool
March 17th, 2023 - Student Council's St Patricks Free Dress and Ice-cream day
March 18th, 2023 - Father Figure & Daughter Dance - Cafeteria
March 30th, 2023 - Intermediate Grade Showcase (2:00p - 2:45p)
March 31st, 2023 - Deadline to Apply for Summer Camp

LINK to the FULL Calendar

Reminder - Lost and Found!

Is your child missing any items of clothing etc.?

If your child has been missing an item of clothing please could you come in and check the lost and found items on the tables in the cafeteria. None of the items shown in the photo have names on them which makes it rather difficult for us to reunite them with their owners. There are also a number of really good jackets hanging on the rack. If items are not claimed by the end of this week we will be donating what we can.

Because we are all wearing the same uniform, please make sure that you put your child's name on their pieces of clothing, lunch boxes, and water bottles to avoid them ending up in the LOST AND FOUND area.

Saturday, February 25

The 5th and 6th Grade Boys had a great game. Here are some photos of the game.

Basketball Playoff Schedule

We hope that you can come out and support our teams.

Saturday March 4^th

7^th/8^th Grade Boys: 9:45am @ St James (800 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046)

5^th/6^th Grade Girls: 1:15 pm @ St Anthony

7^th/8^th Grade Girls: 6:30pm @ St James (800 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046)

Sunday March 5^th

5^th/6^th grade Boys: 2:15pm @ St Luke (7005 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101)

We've added new items

to the recycling lists.

Please click the button

to learn more.

Need something for your children to do over Easter Break?

The PSA Sports team have you covered. Navigate to their site for more information.

The PSA Sports Website

St. Anthony of Padua School follows Fairfax County Schools policy decisions on inclement weather, including closings, delayed openings, early closings, and cancellation of after-school and evening activities. All decisions on closings and delayed openings are made by 6:00 AM. For early closings, Fairfax County generally makes a decision between 10-11 AM. In the event of inclement weather, it is the parent’s responsibility to follow Fairfax County announcements concerning late openings and early closings. WTOP News is available at 103.5 FM, 103.9 FM, 107.7 FM, and www.wtop.com. When possible, information will also be posted on the school website and Facebook.

Reference: Saint Anthony of Padua Parent Handbook - Page 85

BE PREPARED: Inclement Weather Procedure

It's that time of the year again! Stay informed, stay prepared.

We highly recommend that you follow us on the Social Media platforms at the end of this Newsletter and keep checking updates on our website for additional information throughout the school year. We look forward to improving our communications with families, if you have any comments or suggestions please don't hesitate to contact Megan McNamara at [email protected]

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