Message from the Principal

SAS Families, 

I want to thank you for all of the prayers and love the school community has shown my family and me during this difficult time. It reminds me how wonderful St. Anthony's community is and how fortunate I am to be a part of your family. I also want to thank my school family for being such professionals in my absence. I know that many people had to do other tasks while I was gone, especially our Vice Principals, Mrs. Orozco and Mrs. Silverio. I am truly grateful for your help. There are many other staff members to thank and I hope that you all know how much I appreciate you and how fortunate our families are that you work at SAS. 

Last week we learned of Mr. Burke's retirement and I wish him the best for his next chapter. I have a meeting today to learn more about the process of Mr. Burke’s replacement, but rest assured we will continue to improve and grow at St. Anthony’s as we transition next year.

There are some exciting things happening this week! We hope to see our dads at Donuts with Dads on Thursday. I would also welcome our parents to join us this Friday for our final Mass before Thanksgiving break. I pray that your family has a wonderful holiday with friends and loved ones. We have a lot to be thankful for and I am looking forward to our return to celebrate the Advent season with your children. 

With gratitude,

Myka Chambers

Holiday Harvest Boxes

With the help of our generous families and community of donors, PTO presents Holiday Harvest Boxes for purchase this holiday season. We will be offering two gift boxes, wrapped and ready to gift to your friends, family, or anyone who deserves a special Christmas treat. Buy one for yourself and make entertaining easy! Each box is stuffed with a bounty of the Valley's best nuts, fruits, candies and other treats. See below for contents of each box.

Sales begin today and will continue through Friday, December 1st. Drive-thru pickup will be available on the back blacktop Saturday, December 8th from 9-1 pm. Quantities are limited so place your order today!

PTO Meeting - Rescheduled - Thursday, Nov. 16th

Our November PTO meeting will be rescheduled to Thursday, November 16th at 6 PM in Room 10. Please join us to discuss Holiday Harvest Boxes, Snack Shack and more. Thanks for your support.

Student Learning Expectations

The SLE rubric came home today. This is a self assessment completed by your child. Please review, sign, and return tomorrow. Thank you!

Order Hot Lunch

The menu for December hot lunch is live. Please order through FACTS. The deadline to order is Sunday, November 26th.

Hot lunch that was purchased for November 6th and 7th will be automatically transferred to December 6th and 7th. DO NOT order for those days if you have already paid for them in November.

Donate Wine Today

PTO is in need of premium wine for our Holiday Harvest Boxes. Donate a bottle of premium wine that has a Wine Enthusiast rating of 93 points or higher OR a value of $40 or more. Drop off to the office by Friday, December 1st. Each bottle is worth 2 parent participation hours. Thank you for your generosity.

Calling All Moms

As we begin planning for the 2024 Mother/Son Night Out, we would love some feedback from you. Please take a few moments and complete the survey below. Thank you in advance for participating!

Golf Tournament - Save the Date

Get ready for a new and exciting take on the traditional golf tournament. AJ Johnson and his team are working hard to plan a great event. Lock in March 2nd for a fun-filled evening of golfing 9 holes on a par 3 course, along with Toptracer virtual golfing, eating, and drinking! Hole and event sponsorships will be available soon, as well as package pricing.

AJ is also looking for parent volunteers from each grade level to help on the committee. At this point, all grades are represented except for 4-6th. Please reach out if you are interested to AJ Johnson (559) 246-0695.

Honor Roll

Our student parent handbook needs a revision. There are two levels of honor roll in grades 4-6. Students earning a GPA of a 3.75-4.0 achieve Gold Honor Roll. Students earning a GPA of a 3.5-3.74 achieve Blue Honor Roll.

Donuts with Dad - Thursday, Nov. 16th

Join us for Donuts with Dad on Thursday, November 16th in the Social Hall from 7-8 am. We'll have coffee for the dads and donuts for all!

Contact Blake Casares at blake.casares@gmail.com with questions. To volunteer to help the day of the event or to donate items, please click the button below.

Report Cards - Friday, Nov. 17th

Report cards will be sent home with your student on Friday. Please review, sign and return to your child's teacher on Monday, November 27th. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

Awards Assembly - Tuesday, Nov. 28th

There will be an awards assembly for grades 4-6 on Tuesday, November 28th at 2:15 PM in the gym. Parents are welcome to join.

November Students of the Month

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month exemplifying the virtue of stewardship and the character trait of caring. These students were recognized at Prayer Service on Monday, November 13th and may wear free dress to school on Thursday, November 16th!

Yard Duty Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in volunteering for yard duty, please sign up! This is a great way to earn parent hours, while getting an inside view of your kids' day at school.

We are still missing volunteers for lots of spots in November! Please help!!