January 30, 2018 A Message from the Principal:  Catholic Schools – Learn.  Serve.  Lead.  Succeed.  Dear Parents, 

 

     Welcome to Catholic Schools Week!  This week the 6,500 Catholic schools across the United States  celebrate Catholic education and its contribution to our Church and our nation.  For 55 years, St.  Anthony’s School has educated thousands of students; our school, along with the Catholic schools of the  Diocese of Fresno, represents the rich tradition of Catholic education in the Central Valley.  Our school  develops 21st‐century learners, engaged citizens, and people of faith; our students believe, achieve,  serve, and belong.         Catholic schools make education happen.  They are Christ‐centered, relevant, challenging, and  essential.  They value relationships.  And they are communities of faith, knowledge, and service.   Catholic schools enroll nearly half of all students in private schools in the United States.  They have the  highest national high school graduation rate: 99%; for comparison sake, the national average for public  school students is 82%.  85% of Catholic high school graduates attend a four‐year college; this is 22%  higher than other private school graduates and 41% higher than public school graduates.       Please join us for the special activities of this week (described in the attached flyer).  Thank you for  the sacrifices you make to send your child to a Catholic school and for entrusting to our school that  which is most dear to you – your child.  We are happy your family is a part of the mission of Catholic  education.  We are deeply honored to partner with you – the primary educators of your child ‐ in the  sacred privilege and serious responsibility of providing a Catholic education at St. Anthony’s School.  Let  us celebrate Catholic education this week and every day!  God bless you and your Catholic school family.  Live, Jesus, in our hearts forever.                               Susannah Nelson, Principal   

Tuition and Campus Care Tuition and Campus Care envelopes went home today.  Please look for them in your child’s backpack.

Scrip News We are approaching the end of our Scrip year.  Rebates earned on Scrip purchases made by Wednesday, February  28 will apply to THIS school year.  Please contact Mrs. Lisa Dean at [email protected] if you have any  questions.

Kindergarten Sibling Registration The registration form for siblings who will be attending kindergarten at SAS in August of 2018 was attached to the  January 9 Tuesday Packet.  Forms will be processed in the order in which they are submitted.  Please be sure to  indicate whether you prefer the full day or half day option.  Testing will take place in March; calls to set up the  testing date will start in late February.  These documents will be needed on the scheduled testing day:  the child's  birth certificate, baptismal certificate, and immunization card.  You can either bring the originals and we will make  copies, or you can bring a copy.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Reynolds at 435‐0700 ext. 0244.     

Catholic Schools Week * January 28-February 3 See Attached Flyer for Details on the Special Activities of the Week!

 

Congratulations to Our SAS Graduates and Their Success at SJM! Today is “Celebrating Students” day for Catholic Schools Week, and in addition to celebrating our SAS students, we  would like to share the success of our graduates currently attending San Joaquin Memorial High School.  Please  enjoy the attached flyer with details of their average GPA, leadership roles, club memberships, and athletic  participation.  We are proud of our St. Anthony’s School graduates as they continue their Catholic education!  And  congratulations to SAS grads Grace Baker and Bella Ray for being chosen to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth  Leadership Conference in June. 

School Mass We were honored to have Bishop Ochoa preside at our School Mass today to help us celebrate Catholic Schools  Week!  There will be no School Mass on Friday, February 2.   

WCEA Catholic Identity Survey – Your Input Is Important!  Each year the school completes specific reviews as part of our ongoing WCEA/WASC accreditation work.  This year  is the scheduled review of Catholic Identity Standards 2 (Prayer/Sacraments) and 7 (Signs/Sacraments).  The  process begins with an online WCEA survey of these two areas; this survey is provided to all parents, staff  members, and the pastor.  The survey will remain open through February 2.  Your input is valuable and  appreciated – thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.  The link to the survey is:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3NKSTSF 

Springboard Update Chess class started last week and is currently full.  Lego Engineers will begin in late February and has a few  openings.  Registration is via hard copy and NOT online.  Please contact Kim Boyer at [email protected] if  you have any questions. 

Talent Show – See Our SAS Students Shine Tomorrow!   * Talent Show Times:  All are invited to attend and enjoy the Talent Show in the gym on Wednesday, January 31.   The first half of the show will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M.  There will then be a lunch break, and then the 

second half of the show will begin at 12:30 P.M. and continue until the acts are finished (about 2:30 P.M.).  If you  are bringing lunch to school that day for your child, please be sure to bring it by 11:30 A.M.    *DVD Orders:  The last day to order Talent Show DVDs is Wednesday.  The order form is in the Tuesday Packet. 

Warm Up to Reading Day on Thursday This is an all school reading day.  Students are encouraged to bring lots of books to read and share.  Students may  come in their coziest warm‐up suits or their school uniform.  If your child has PE on Thursday, they need to bring  athletic shoes to change into.  Check with your child’s teacher to see if e‐readers, pillows, and/or blankets may be  brought in. 

Attention 8th Grade Parents – Deadline for Admission to SJMHS Is Jan. 31 The deadline for admission to San Joaquin Memorial High School is January 31.  The application can be accessed at  this online site:  http://sjmhs.org/admissionsaid/apply‐to‐sjm/  Please note the flyers attached to this packet with further information about how to apply for financial aid at SJM. 

Children’s Holy Hour The next Children’s Holy Hour is Friday, February 2, from 3:15 to 4:15 P.M.  Join your child in adoration of the  Blessed Sacrament each First Friday of the month at St. Anthony’s Church.  This special holy hour is led by and for  children on the First Friday of each month.  All are welcome!  If your child would like to participate in leading a  prayer, please arrive 10 minutes early and ask to volunteer. 

Mardi Gras Grams If you would like to order "Mardi Gras Grams" for your child or staff members, the forms to do so can be found in  the Tuesday Packet.  Each Mardi Gras Gram costs $1.  The deadline for orders is February 7; they will be delivered  on February 13.  Thank you for your support of this fundraiser that benefits Catholic Charities, and many thanks to  the students in the SAINTS service club for coordinating this fundraiser. 

See’s for Scholarships Let’s help one of our graduates attend San Joaquin Memorial High School!  Seventh grader Sofia Fanucchi will be  continuing the fundraiser her brother Luca began last year, the See’s for Scholarship fundraiser.  This candy sale  raises money for a $3,000 per year scholarship for an SAS 8th grader attending SJMHS.  This year the candy sale  will not include orders and deliveries; instead, the candy will be sold after school on February 2 (just in time for  the Father/Daughter Dance!) and March 2 (just in time for the Mother/Son Dance!) and on VIP/Grandparents’  Day (March 23).  Sofia and her family will also be speaking at the Sunday masses and selling candy at St. Anthony's,  Holy Spirit, and St. Paul‐Newman Center churches.   The recipient of the scholarship will be chosen by the administration and staff; criteria include academic standing,  service to others, and financial need.  As with all the scholarships at the school, students who apply will be asked  to write an essay.  Thank you for your support!  See the attached flyer for details and pricing for the candy.     

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Sign‐ups for Track and Field will be during PE on February 12 and 13 for grades 3‐8.  The first day for  elementary track with Coach Sierra Vasquez will be February 26 after school from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M on  Monday‐Thursday for grades 3‐6.  Track practice for 7th and 8th graders is not yet scheduled and will be  announced.  The FUSD track schedule will be available as soon as possible.  CVAL Boys’ Golf will have the first day of practice on February 13 at River Park Driving Range after school.  St. Anthony's has a new head boys’ golf coach. Bernhard Shiveley is an experienced golfer who played for 

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SAS and SJM. He is currently a student at Fresno State.  Coach Joella Paniccia will remain the head girls’  golf coach.  FUSD Tennis tryouts will be on February 15 from 3:15 to 4:00 P.M. at Fig Garden Racquet Club.  Congratulations to the JV PAL Teams on a successful 2017‐2018 year!   A great big thank you to head  coaches Mae SIlverio, Julie Landon, John Kashian, Jacque Jarvis, and Russell Raypon for your dedication  and support of PAL Basketball.  PAL Varsity League Basketball Tournament at SJM is on February 3, and the Varsity Invitational  Tournament is February 10 and 11 at SJM.   FUSD Jr. High Girls’ Basketball league play will begin on January 31 at Tehipite.  Varsity starts at 3:00 P.M.,  and the JV game immediately follows.   FUSD Jr. High Boys’ Baseball game on January 25 vs.Tenaya has been cancelled and is rescheduled for  February 9 at Tenaya at 2:45 P.M.   

Father-Daughter Dance Is This Friday, February 2 This year’s theme is “Denim and Diamonds.”  Join us in the gym from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.  Please see the attached  flyer for details about this special night for SAS dads and their daughters.  Purchase tickets and corsages online  through the school website. 

Student Government Dance for 7th and 8th Graders The annual Student Government Dance for SAS 7th and 8th graders will be Monday, February 5 from 6:30 to 8:30  P.M. in the gym.  Please contact Mrs. Asparuhov at [email protected] or Mrs. Tuel at  [email protected] if you have any questions.   

Students Represent SAS for Catholic Schools Week at Weekend Masses We are proud of the following members of Student Government who wrote and presented reflections on what  Catholic education means to them at the past weekend’s masses at St. Anthony’s Church and Holy Spirit Church.   Thank you for representing SAS and for speaking so eloquently about what your Catholic education means to you!  Isaiah Munoz  *  Kate Landon  *  Claire Fitzgerald  *  Lauren Lopez  *  Gentry Conner  *  Jade Huerta  *                 Ava Jahromi  *  Josephine Nicholson   

What a Delightful Italian Dinner! Many Thanks to Chairperson Joanna Lopez and All Those Who Assisted Her in Providing this Special Night for Our SAS Families! Early Dismissal on February 14 – 2:30 P.M. Due to the congestion in the parking lot on Ash Wednesday with school dismissal and parish Masses, school will be  dismissed early on Ash Wednesday on February 14 at 2:30 P.M.  Further details on parking lot procedures for Ash  Wednesday will be provided as the date draws near. 

Box Tops We are still collecting Box Tops through March.  Weekly awards will be given for the top collector.  If you need  more information, please contact Keri Herzog at [email protected]. 

Prayer for Catholic Schools Almighty Father, You sent forth your Son as a beacon of hope for all people. As Teacher, he has given us the prime example of the importance of education. As disciples, we look to him for inspiration and strength. Thank you for the many sisters, brothers, priests, and laypeople who have dedicated their lives in service to our Catholic schools. Thank you for the teachers and administrators who sustain our schools today. Thank you for the parents who have given support and witness to the importance of Catholic education in their daily lives. Thank you for the students who work hard to further their education. Bless St. Anthony of Padua School and the many people who advance our mission. May our school be a home for those who seek to grow in faith, knowledge, and service. May our community always support one another and exhibit hospitality to newcomers. Fill our minds with knowledge and wisdom. May our understanding of the world help us to grow in our appreciation of it. Fill our hearts with gladness. May we always turn to you in our times of need. Fill our hands with the tools we need to serve others. May we show them your unceasing love through our actions. Amen.

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LATE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018

 

Tuesday Frebruary 06, 2018 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Staff Lounge

All Are Welcome!

Superintent Mona Faulkner will join us to talk about the new school principal and answer questions from the parents.

Refreshments start at 5:45 pm provided by our PTO Hospitality Committee. Child care will be provided in the Library. If you have any questions, ideas, concerns that you would like discussed at the meeting please email [email protected].

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Mrs. Nelson’s School Updates—what’s new with academics, athletics, staffing and facilities.

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Come and learn about volunteer opportunities in our upcoming events:

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Spring Auction

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Mother Son Dance

Your opportunity to make suggestions, voice concerns, ask questions.

We are always looking for great parents who want to be more active with PTO!! WE NEED YOU!!! Please email [email protected] for more information. Two Parent Participation hours are given for attendance to this meeting!

Catholic Schools Week January 28- February 2 https://www.ncea.org/csw/Planning%20Tools/Logo_Guidelines/CSW/Planning_Tools/Catholic_Schools_Week_Logos_and_Themes.aspx?hkey=82977ac5-0f2e-458e-98f6-4c4cc8ab7f9c

Sunday - Celebrating Our Parish ● Student Government students will speak at each English Mass at St. Anthony Church and Holy Spirit Church ● Student work will be displayed in the walkway outside of the doughnut room of St. Anthony’s Church. Monday - Celebrating Service ● Each grade will write thank-you cards to a service organization of their choice. Tuesday - Celebrating Students ● The School Mass will be on Tuesday, January 30, at 9:00 A.M. to accommodate a change in Bishop Ochoa’s schedule. There will be no Friday School Mass. ○ 7th and 8th graders will meet with the Bishop in church after the School Mass for a brief Q & A, and then they will join him at a reception in the Social Hall. ● Student work will be displayed on the hallway walls. ● Mrs. Nelson will share information on SAS alumni success at SJM in the Tuesday Packet. Wednesday - Celebrating the Nation ● Each class can take a virtual tour of our National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. ○ http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.5947909/k.A2AD/Virtual_Tours.htm ● Talent Show - 8th graders will put together a video to celebrate our students and the school. It will be shown during the Talent Show. The first portion of the Talent Show will be from 10:30-11:30 A.M. The second portion of the Talent Show will be from 12:30-2:30 P.M. All are invited to attend. It will take place in the gym. Thursday- Celebrating Vocations ● Today is “Warm Up to Reading” Day. ○ This is an all school reading day. ○ Students are encouraged to bring lots of books to read and share. ○ Students may come in their coziest warm‐up suits or their school uniform. ○ If your child has PE on Thursday, he/she must have athletic shoes to change into. ○ Check with your child’s teacher to see if he/she is allowing e‐readers, pillows, and/or blankets to be brought on Thursday. ● Students will write thank-you notes to the priests and sisters who work with us. ● Isaiah Munoz will write a nine half-hour novena prayer for students to discern and follow their vocation. He will lead the first prayer. Each grade level will lead the prayer at the start of their assigned half hour. ○ 8:30 A.M.: 8th grade ○ 9:00 A.M.: 7th grade ○ 9:30 A.M.: 6th grade ○ 10:00 A.M.: 5th grade ○ 10:30 A.M.: 4th grade

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11:00 A.M.: 3rd grade 1:30 P.M.: 2nd grade 2:00 P.M.: 1st grade 2:30 P.M.: Kindergarten What is a novena? http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=36553

Friday - Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers ● No School Mass today. ● Teacher trivia game - Which class knows the most about the teachers? ● Father-Daughter Dance

 

 

 

Father Daughter Dance 2018

Corsage Information   Thank you for your purchases!  We are officially sold out!    Corsages will be distributed on Thursday, February 1st to the  classrooms of the oldest sibling.     All corsages are denim with rhinestone embellishments, there are no  fresh flowers.  

 

 

Each corsage has a pin, a ribbon and a hair clip on the back, which  allows for many options to wear it: as a barrette, pinned to a dress, or  worn around a wrist.    Any additional questions can be addressed to Barb Rogers:  [email protected] 

 

SAINTS sponsored Mardi Gras Grams All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities. Candy Grams will be delivered to your child’s classroom on February 13. Each Mardi Gras Gram is $1.00. 4 coupons on this page = $4.00. Please fill out ONE COUPON FOR EACH CHILD. Checks are made payable to SAS. Please place all money and forms in an envelope marked MARDI GRAS GRAMS PLEASE KEEP MESSAGE INSIDE THE LINES.

Surprise your child and be Christ on earth helping those in need. NO LATE ORDERS Important!!! Deadline is Wednesday, February 7th

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  2018 Talent Show   DVD Order   Wednesday, January 31st   Is your child performing in the Talent Show? If so, you will surely want a lasting memory of their performance. Main Event Video will again be videotaping the performance so that you won’t have to lug around all that video equipment! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! To order your copy of the Talent Show, please fill out this form completely and attach $20 (checks must be made payable to Main Event Video). Please return to your teacher by Monday, January 29th. Student’s Name _____________________________ Grade/Class _______ Number of DVDs ____ @ $20

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SAS Graduates – Average GPA, Leadership Positions, Club Members,   and Athletes at SJMHS – 2017‐2018  Current Freshmen  There are 47 SAS graduates in the current freshmen class.  Their average GPA is 3.60. 

Current Sophomores  There are 39 SAS graduates in the current sophomore class.  Their average GPA is 3.50. 

Current Juniors  There are 44 SAS graduates in the current junior class. Their average GPA is 3.50. 

Current Seniors  There are 47 SAS graduates in the current senior class. Their average GPA is 3.60.  The total number of SAS graduates at SJMHS is 177. The average overall GPA is 3.55. 

Leadership Roles  SAS graduates are involved in the following leadership roles at SJMHS:  Student Council:  21 

 

 

 

Associated Student Body Officers:  4 

National Honor Society:  22 

 

 

 

Peer Counselor:  3 

CSF:  68  

 

 

 

Leadership Class:  27 

 

 

 

Club Membership  Academic Decathlon:  3 

 

 

 

Campus Ministry:  6   

Application of Practical Ethics in Society Club:  5 

Block M:  3 

Chemistry Club:  11   

 

 

 

Drama:  6 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes:  11   

 

International Cultures:  8 

Girls’ Empowerment in Modern Society:  25  

Journalism:  4 

LeAg:  19 

 

 

 

 

 

Math Club:  6 

Mosaic:  3 

 

 

 

 

 

Nature Club:  12 

Pep Cheer:  10  

 

 

 

 

Photography Club:  10 

Robotics:  5 

 

 

 

 

S Club:  40 

 

World Languages:  10 

 

 

Sports Participation  Boys Varsity Basketball:  3 

 

 

Boys Varsity Soccer:  9 

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball:  1 

 

 

Boys Junior Varsity Soccer:  4 

Boys Freshmen Basketball:  5  

 

 

Boys Water Polo:  9 

Cross Country:  6 

 

 

 

Girls Tennis:  7 

 

 

 

Girls Golf:  5 

Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball:  4 

 

 

Girls Varsity Soccer:  8 

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball:  4 

 

 

Girls Junior Varsity Soccer:  4 

Varsity Football:  16   

 

 

 

Girls Water Polo:  2 

Junior Varsity Football:  11   

 

 

Rugby:  16 

 

Girls Varsity Volleyball:  9 

 

This list does not include spring 2018 sports.   

 

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APPLY ONLINE TODAY! www.sjmhs.org SJM SCHOOL APPLICATION Deadline: January 31, 2018 Requirements: • A completed online application submission • 7th and 8th grade unofficial transcripts • a copy of immunization records • completion of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Exam • SKIP THE $35 FEE and use PARTNER2 waiver code before January 31, 2018

SAVE THE DATE Freshman Registration Night is on March 1, 2018

For more information, contact Patty Nunez, Admissions Director at [email protected] or at (559) 475-5837

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FACTS

(GRANTS & Financial Aid Application)

Submitting your Financial Aid Application Online Application Deadline: February 16, 2018 To apply for financial aid, please visit http://sjmhs.org/admissionsaid/financial-aid-facts/ Financial aid is intended to help qualified students attend Memorial who may not otherwise be able to do so because of limited financial resources. For the 2017/18 school year, Memorial awarded $675,000 in financial aid. Financial aid is awarded in the form of tuition reduction grants. The amount of each award is based upon the demonstrated financial need of the student’s family in relation to all other families applying. The following supporting documents are required to complete the application process: • Copy of 2016 Federal Form 1040, 1040A or 1040-EZ U.S Individual Income Tax Return. If applicant and co-applicant Eile separately, we require both tax returns for the 2016 tax year. We do not require state tax returns. • Copies of all 2016 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both applicant and co-applicant. • Copies of supporting tax documents if you have business income/loss from any of the following: o Business – Schedule C or C-EZ and Form 4562 o Farm – Schedule F and form 4562 o Rental Property – Schedule E (page 1) o S-Corporation and Partnership – Schedule E (page 2), Form 1065 (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825 o Estates and Trusts – Schedule E (page 2) Form 1041 and Schedule K-1 • Copies of supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as: Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF. If you do not Eile a tax return, you are required to provide documents for all income received. After completing the online application, these documents may be uploaded to the FACTS site or faxed to 866-315-9264. All documentation is imaged upon receipt and then destroyed. You may login to FACTS to review the status of your application. You may also contact Lisa Jones ([email protected]) or Rob Del Pozo ([email protected]) in the Business Ofcice if there are additional questions or concerns.

www.sjmhs.org | Apply online Today! |1406 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703

7th & 8th Grade High School Information Night

Parents and students are invited to the San Joaquin Memorial High School Information Night at the home of Phil and Dorothy Christensen. Join us for dinner while Administrators and Admission Staff address all of your Memorial inquiries. Date: Wednesday, February 7 | Time 6:00pm - 8:00pm |Place: Christensen Residence, 2504 West Sample, Fresno, CA |

RSVP by January 29 to (559) 475-5837 or [email protected]. Financial Aid and Admission Applications are available at www.sjmhs.org. Apply Online Today!

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