Dear St. Athanasius Families,

On this Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, we reflect on the words of Sunday's liturgy, which beautifully call us to love the Lord wholeheartedly. In Deuteronomy 6:2-6, we are reminded of God's command to keep His laws close to our hearts, to follow them with devotion, and to teach them to our children. In Mark 12:28b-34, Jesus teaches us that the greatest commandments are to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This central call to love resonates especially deeply as we celebrate the feast day of St. Martin de Porres.

St. Martin, known for his profound love and humility, dedicated his life to serving the poor, sick, and marginalized. His life is a powerful example of what it means to live the commandment of love in real, practical ways, following Jesus' teachings with grace and compassion. For our students receiving the sacrament of Confirmation today, St. Martin's example stands as a beautiful reminder of the path they are embarking upon. Through the Holy Spirit, they are given the strength and courage to love and serve others as Christ did, bearing witness to their faith in their communities and beyond.

As a school community, we are blessed to walk with these young people as they make this sacred commitment. May we, like St. Martin de Porres, support one another with compassion and strive to live out the great commandments in our daily lives. Let us pray for our confirmands, that they may be filled with the Spirit of love and continue to grow in faith, hope, and charity.

Grade 7

John Akpocli

Karmen-Eliza Holmes

Keith Surfin

Chase Wright

Grade 8

Malachi Haire

Jaciyia Peyton-Parrish

Makayla Tidwell

🌟Wishing you a blessed week🌟

Dear St. Athanasius Family,

Thank you to everyone who helped make this past week a great success! We’re grateful for the donations to our Saints Bingo, for the families who participated in and supported our annual Trunk or Treat, and for those who joined us at the St. Martin de Porres Mass. Your support is what makes our school community exceptional.

We are excited to welcome Mr. Charles Coey as our new teacher! With a background in psychology, holding both a bachelor’s and a Ph.D., teaching experience at the College of the Holy Cross, and a commitment to service through ministry work, Mr. Coey brings both expertise and a passion for Catholic education. He is eager to share his knowledge of mathematics and science in engaging ways, and we look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students and families.

Our Joe Corbi's / Claire’s Gourmet fundraiser has begun! If you haven’t received your sales packet, please contact the main office. Your participation directly supports our school’s needs.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education.🌟

Apply for a @csfphiladelphia scholarship to help offset the costs of your 2025-2026 tuition.

Apply before November 15th: www.csfphiladelphia.org/apply

The top five sellers will receive a Dress Down Day, be entered into the prize drawing, and earn a cash prize:

Top Seller: $100.00 Cash Prize

Grade 4 - Saphyre Walker

Second Place: $75.00 Cash Prize

Grade 7 - Jahir Campbell

Honorable Mentions placed 3rd, 4th, and 5th Cash Prize

Grade 2 - A'Siyah Johnson

Grade 3 - Zaria Nesbitt

Grade 1 - Elle McCoy

Students who earn a Dress Down Day and will also be entered into the prize drawing are:

Tamir Beasley

Mahogany Fair

Naomi Gibbs

Zaniyah Revere

Rashid Anderson

Chase Grazier

Ameenah Nelson

A'sata Gatling

Maleah Scott

Cali Spires

Brooke Mack

Noah Burton

Ricky Miller

Olliyah Perkins

Zahlil Sidberry

Zamaree Sanders

Chase Hammiel

Isaiah Jean

Olivia Pitts

We also have 73 students who earned a Dress Down Day, scheduled for November 8, 2024. On that day, prizes will be drawn using a spinning wheel, and students will receive Dress Down passes on Monday, November 4, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact the main office.

Please consider signing your child up for one or more of the exciting clubs we will be offering.

We ask that all information be submitted as soon as possible.

Monday and Wednesday - Karate (6th-8th grade boys) from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday - Math Tutoring (5th-8th grade) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Tuesday - Dance (Gr. 2 and 3) from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday - Piano (4th-8th grade) from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday - Dance (4th-8th grade) from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.

Thursday - Dance (Gr. 1) from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Thursday - STEM (5th-8th grade) from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Thursday - Choir (4th-8th grade) from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

If applicable, all fees must be paid to date before students can attend the program(s).

We look forward to a great afterschool program!

• Mon. Nov 4, 2024 - Mon. Nov 11, 2024 Safe Environment Training
• Tues. Nov 5, 2024 - Adoration @ St. Athanasius Church - 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Wed. Nov 6, 2024 - School Mass @ 9:00 AM
• Fri. Nov 8, 2024 - Dress Down Day - World Finest Candy Sale Prize
• Fri. Nov 8, 2024 - Early Dismissal @11:45AM
• Fri. Nov 8, 2024 - October Recognition School Assembly / Candy Sale Prize Drawings @ 10:30 AM

Looking for a fun, hands-on STEM experience for your child? Nafees Innovations LLC offers workshops designed to spark curiosity and inspire future STEM leaders. Visit their website to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

St. Athanasius Families,

Your input will make the difference.

We ask you to participate in our school's accreditation process by taking the St. Athanasius Middle States Standards for Schools: Parents survey. This is a voluntary survey, and your responses are completely anonymous. We have received 46 responses.

We are close to 50 families! Please complete the survey.

Your voice matters,

Mrs. Mona Bradwell

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." (Galatians 5:22-23)
Pray for the Spirit’s fruits to flourish within you. Ask for the grace to live a life led by the Spirit, bearing witness through love, patience, and kindness. Commit to sharing these fruits with others as a testament to God’s love.

St. Athanasius School exists for the purpose of spreading the Good News of Christ according to Catholic teaching. Our mission is to address the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of our students. We are dedicated to empowering our students to live Christian values and to strive for academic excellence.

St. Athanasius School is a K through Grade 8 Catholic elementary school. Founded in 1929, St. A's is located in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia. St. Athanasius School is an equal opportunity child care provider.

Email: principal@saschool.org
Website: www.saschool.org
Location: 7105 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Phone: (215)-424-5045
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-Athanasius-School-Philadelphia-PA-948902141833314/