Message from the Principal

SAS families,

We had our accreditation visit last Wednesday and the visiting team for our revisit commended our staff on a very successful implementation of our goals from our last accreditation. They were very impressed with three principals in the past three years how far the school has progressed. This is a testament to what great teachers and leadership team there is present at St. Anthony's school. This is a huge accomplishment. 

There are a few reminders we have coming up:

1. All new families interested in Preschool, TK, and K, please attend our information night March 4th at 6pm in the Social Hall. You will get to meet our team and our new preschool director that has over 20 years of director experience.

2. Our first AG meeting will be on March 6th for K-2 grades from 3:15-4pm and March 7th for 3-6 grades from 3:15-4pm. We are looking forward to teaching our students about plants and we have hands on activities for them as well! This is a start of an exciting program on our campus. 

3. Reminder- Please let us know by this Friday, March 1st, if you are not returning to our school next year. We have families on the wait list that are eager to enroll and become a St. Anthony's family.

Finally, a big congratulations to our 2nd grade students on receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation. 

With gratitude,

Mrs. Chambers

Registration/Re Enrollment

Registration is now open for ALL current families. Priority registration DEADLINE is quickly approaching. After March 1st, registration will open to families on our waiting list. Please make sure to register in a timely manner!

PTO Elections

We are officially launching our PTO Election Process! The first step is soliciting Nominations from our parent community. This is your chance to get involved in an exciting and very meaningful way for our SAS School. We are so thankful to our outgoing teammates, and we are looking forward to welcoming a new group of motivated parents to carry the torch! The nomination period is officially open today, until 3/8/24.

Here are some additional details:

• All position terms are two school‐years long.
• You may nominate yourself or another member of the parent community by either using this ANONYMOUS SURVEY, or by directly emailing pto@sasfresno.com.
• All nominees will remain anonymous during the nominee selection process, except to the PTO Election Committee.
• All nominees will be contacted the week of 3/11 to confirm their continued interest and inform of next steps as we prepare for the official election.
• All positions available and additional position details/descriptions are found in the survey link below.
• Send any questions to pto@sasfresno.com



Reading Day - March 4th

To kick off the Read-A-Thon, we're hosting Warm Up to Reading Day on Monday, March 4th. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes. Please ensure your child wears appropriate shoes for PE and recess. Keep an eye out for an email from your child’s teacher regarding any additional items they may bring. Happy reading!

Mass Help

If you are interested in monitoring the doors during Friday Masses please contact Matt Brown at 559-470-7904

Late Hot Lunch-March

Please submit to the office by NOON on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Read-A-Thon (March 4th - March 29th) - Register Today!

Calling all reader rabbits...the Read-A-Thon presents a fantastic opportunity to involve our friends, family, and neighbors in supporting St. Anthony's School. Don't delay—register your reader today using the link provided above to ensure that they're ready to start reading and raising on March 4th!

Weekly classroom prizes will be distributed based on two key metrics: the most minutes read and the most funds raised. Classrooms will be categorized into three groups to ensure fair competition and numbers will be averaged to account for different class sizes. The classroom breakdown follows:

1. Pre-K, TK, & Kindergarten
2. Grades 1-3
3. Grades 4-6

By dividing classrooms into these groups, we aim to create an equitable playing field where each class has the opportunity to excel and be rewarded for their efforts in both reading engagement and fundraising prowess.

During the Read-A-Thon, students will also have the opportunity to earn individual prizes, ranging from coveted privileges like free dress days to valuable rewards like homework passes. Additionally, participants can accumulate up to 18 raffle tickets, each representing a chance to win the sought-after $200 Visa gift card at the contest's culmination (drawing on April 8th).

To earn these rewards, students will aim to meet specific benchmarks in both reading engagement and fundraising efforts. These benchmarks are as follows:

For minutes read:

• 375 minutes
• 750 minutes
• 1500 minutes

For money raised:

• $50
• $150
• $300

By striving to achieve these milestones, students not only enhance their reading skills and contribute to a worthy cause, but also stand a chance to win exciting prizes that recognize their dedication and achievements throughout the Read-A-Thon. Let's support and encourage them as they embark on this rewarding journey!

Take note: even if your reader is young, you can include the minutes someone else spends reading to them. So, let's make this Read-A-Thon a resounding success for all involved!

Preschool/T-K/Kinder Information Night - March 4th

Please join us in the St. Anthony's Social Hall on March 4th at 6 PM for a Preschool/TK/Kinder informational meeting. You will learn about our amazing programs, meet the teachers, and get your questions answered.

We are excited to welcome all new families, as well as families who may already have students at St. Anthony's, but have never had a little one attend our preschool and/or T-K. We hope to see you all there!

Book Fair - March 4-8th

We will be having our Spring Scholastic Book Fair, March 4th - March 8th. The book fair will be open daily from 7:30-8:00 am and 3:00-4:00 pm in the library. New books are great any day of the year, but especially fun when you're in the middle of a Read-A-Thon! We will only be accepting credit/debit cards and checks made payable to SAS. Thank you for supporting our readers.

Ag Club Meeting - March 6th & 7th

Join us for an Ag Club Meetings in the SAS gym on March 6th (Kinder-2nd Grades) and March 7th (3rd-6th Grades) from 3:15-4:00 PM.

Yearbook Photos

We are always looking for photos for the yearbook. Carnival, Pet Blessing, Recess, Sports, Muffins with Moms, Talent Show, Ag, Field Trips etc. Please email photos to yearbook@sasfresno.com. We ask that all photos are submitted by March 15th.

Lenten Rice Bowls

Each year during the Lenten Season we partner with Catholic Relief Services and participate in their Rice Bowl donation program. Your Lenten alms helps families around the world overcome hunger.

Rice bowls will come home last week. During the Lenten season we kindly ask that you add any spare change you may have into the rice bowl. Please return the rice bowl to school on or before Tuesday, March 26th.

St. Anthony's Golf Tournament

Don't forget, the St. Anthony's Caddyshack Classic Golf Tournament is happening this Saturday, March 2nd, with check in starting at 2 pm and tee-off at 3:00 pm sharp! Rain or shine, we're teeing off, but leave your umbrellas at home because we've got you covered!

If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll move the fun to the covered Top Tracer bays and play all 18 holes on the course of your choice. Playing 18 on the Top Tracer means you're closer to the bar – a definite upside! It's going to be a blast, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way!

If you've been snoozing on registering, wake up! There are only two foursomes left, so secure your spot now. And to everyone who's already signed up, we can't wait to see you there for an epic day of golf and good times!

Congrats on First Reconciliation!

Blessings and a heartfelt congratulations to our second grade classes for completing the sacred rite of First Reconciliation. This sacramental journey marks a profound and cherished moment for both the children and their families. May the light of this spiritual milestone continue to illuminate their paths, guiding them towards a life filled with compassion, love, and righteousness. Amen.

Million Word Readers

Congratulations on reaching the remarkable milestone of becoming a million-word reader and beyond! These rock star readers will be recognized at Prayer Service on Monday, March 4th.

Ashtyn Wedam 1,457,758

Drake Wedam 1,384,220

Adeline Zall 1,135,865

Nelle McCoy 4,653,403

Well done on this extraordinary achievement!

March Students of the Month

Congratulations to our March Students of The Month. The character trait is mercy and the virtue is faith. These students will be recognized at Prayer Service on Monday, March 18th and may wear free dress on Thursday, March 21st.

Snack Shack & Ice Cream Volunteers Needed

We are always looking for Snack Shack volunteers. This is a great way to earn parent participation hours. Click below to schedule.

Yard Duty Volunteers Needed

Bundle up and head to the playground because we need your help! 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.