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The St. Anselm School Scope
Striving Together for Academic Greatness and Spirituality
May 9, 2024
Good Afternoon St. Anselm Families,
Our whole staff would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Sbeiti, our homeroom parents, volunteers, and all who donated to make our Teacher Appreciation Week special! We have been spoiled and enjoying wonderful breakfasts and lunches this week, and it continues next week as well. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by generous, caring families. Thank you, for making us feel so appreciated!
As a reminder, the fair hours sheets came home on Monday. The sheet is BRIGHT PINK. Please mark your shifts on your calendar, and plan to show up for those shifts 15 minutes before the start time to get instructions. We need everyone to work in order to make this fair a success!
Remember to scroll down and take a look at everything we need for the fair. Homerooms are collecting materials to create baskets for our raffles. Our raffles are quite successful year after year. Please consider donating!
Finally, I ask that you remember to drive slowly and carefully in the parking lot. We have been reverting back to driving too fast. Please listen to Mrs. Boes and Mr. Santostasi, who are guiding cars in the morning, and to the staff members, who are guiding the cars in the afternoon. We want to ensure that all students are safe while moving about in the lot.
Thank you!
Have a nice weekend!
Mrs. K
Congratulations to Mrs. Jeannine Herdon- St. Anselm Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Jeannine Herdon is the St. Anselm Catholic School Teacher of the Year.
We are honored to present her with this award, as it is well-deserved. Mrs. Herdon has been a teacher at St. Anselm for six years. She has worked as an educator for over 20. To meet Mrs. Herdon is to love her. She has a calm, loving, and kind demeanor. She is constantly helping her students, who are some of the youngest in the building. She makes them feel safe and loved.
Mrs. Herdon started at St. Anselm in the pre-kindergarten classroom, co-teaching and working with 28 three and four year olds. This was no easy task and every day, Mrs. Herdon handled her task with grace and patience. Soon after, Mrs. Herdon transitioned into the preschool classroom to teach our three year olds. These children are in school for the first time, which is difficult. Mrs. Herdon met every parent with gentleness, making them feel confident that their child would be in the best care at St. Anselm.
Just a couple years ago, Mrs. Herdon was asked, fairly last minute, to move back to the pre-kindergarten classroom. Without hesitation, she said she would do whatever was best for the students and the school. She is flexible and selfless.
Mrs. Herdon is a great communicator. She regularly speaks with her parents about their students’ progress in the classroom. Parents certainly feel that they can partner with her to make school enjoyable for their students. If you ask Mrs. Herdon what her goal is for her young students, she will tell you it’s to help them love coming to school.
Mrs. Herdon has been a guiding light for so many co-teachers and aides who have worked alongside her. She is an excellent role model for teachers in training. Her previous co-teachers and aides rave about her wonderful personality, her classroom demeanor, and her engaging and creative lessons.
We are blessed to have Mrs. Herdon as our pre-kindergarten teacher and early childhood expert and mentor. Her positive attitude is contagious, and her dedication to our students and our school is unwavering.
Congratulations, to Mrs. Jeannine Herdon, St. Anselm Catholic School Teacher of the Year!
Field Day was a success!
Field Day was held this past Tuesday and we were fortunate and blessed that the rain held off until after school. The day was filled with many activities, loads of fun, and Kona Ice (thank you Mrs. Kraetke)!
The 8th grade class did a great job setting up, running their stations, and cleaning up. They also showed great sportsmanship in the Volleyball Tournament against their opponents. Thank you 8th graders on a job well done!
I also want to thank the Rock-Star Parent Crew that volunteered to help all day: Kalen Deisler, Katie Lunsford, Nicole Kibit, Nicole Porter, Ghazala Khatri, Katie Foley, Matthew and Taylor Garrett, and Gena Sbeiti. They all did an amazing job assisting with set up, during the activities and with clean up! I appreciate you spending the day with us and my sincere thanks for all your help. I couldn't have done it without your assistance!
Mrs. Marcia Santostasi
Our eighth graders are having a great time on their trip!
The Annual Fair is on its way!
What do we need right now?
Fair hours went home on Monday! Did you get yours? If not, call Mrs. Delaney!
BOOK SALE NEEDS:
We will need volunteers to sort books during school hours. If you can help, this will count for their school hours. Contact Mrs. Delaney to sign up!
The following days and times are available to sort books:
Wednesdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursdays 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am to 2:00pm
The book sale is in need of reusable tote bags. If you have any reusable grocery bags or tote bags, please send those in!
CANDY BOOTH NEEDS:
We are in need of individually wrapped candy (starburst, for example) and dum dum suckers. Please consider donating!
PLANT BOOTH:
Can you donate indoor plants? The plant booth will need ALL types of plants, but we are collecting indoor plants to store in the school right now!
TICKETS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME:
By now, everyone should have received their 10 festival tickets to sell. Every family MUST sell 10 tickets. As we normally do, if families sell more tickets, they can earn tuition credits for 24-25 school year.
Here are the credit options:
Sell 5 additional books of tickets (50 tickets): $75.00 credit
Sell 10 additional books of tickets (100 tickets): $150.00 credit
Sell 15 additional books of tickets (150 tickets): $225.00 credit
(Anything beyond 150 tickets will be credited appropriately.)
Thank you for helping make the festival a success!
Donate to your homeroom raffle basket!
St. Anselm Festival
The festival runs from May 31-June 2.
Friday, May 31, 2024, 06:00 AM
17700 West Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI, USA
Uniform/Gym Uniform Reminders
During the fourth quarter, students can wear regular uniform shorts with their regular uniform. They can also wear gym shorts with their gym shirts. The shorts have to be "uniform."
All students who choose to wear gym shorts to PE are to be in the St. Anselm issued Gym shorts, which are available for purchase in the office. No one is to be wearing plain black shorts. They can continue to wear their PE sweatpants to avoid confusion. Out of uniform notices will be issued for any student out of compliance.
If there are issues with a student's uniform, please call the office and we can help!
Please help our nonpublic schools!
Governor Whitmer presented a proposed FY2025 budget in February. Nonpublic schools were not included in several funding opportunities including an appropriation for school safety and mental health initiatives. Nonpublic schools have been eligible for this funding for the past nine years, including a per pupil distribution over the last two years totaling $36 million. Funding has allowed schools to install and update safety measures in school buildings and has permitted schools to enhance student mental health services.
As your advocate for nonpublic schools, the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) is working hard to inform state legislators of the importance of this funding for students and families. You can help the effort by contacting your legislators. Click here to follow the link below to the Michigan Catholic Conference Voter Voice portal and contact your state legislators asking them to include nonpublic schools in school safety and metal health services funding.
Donations for Volunteer Hours
As the school year moves into the fourth quarter, our classrooms are in need of a few supplies and snacks. Donations count for volunteer hours. By purchasing $35.00 worth of the items below, families can earn one volunteer hour. Please provide a labeled copy of the receipt with your items so we can keep track in the office.
You are welcome to let us know what classroom you would like to donate to when you send your purchases in.
Swiffer Wet Jet Mops (Starter Kits) (15 kits needed)
Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Refills (at least 15 refill boxes needed)
Clorox/Disinfecting Wipes
Baby Wipes (Bulk Boxes are best)
Paper Towel
Kleenex Multi-packs
Kraft Mac and Cheese Multi-packs
Cheese-its (Individual Bags- enough for a classroom)
Bulk boxes of chips (variety packs)
Bulk boxes of snacks (variety packs)
Cases of Water Bottles (4 oz or small bottles are best)
Sidewalk Chalk in various colors
We appreciate anything you can provide!
Altar Server Schedule
Servers for the rest of the year:
Friday, May 10: Mia Malkowski and Joseph Schimizzi
Friday, May 17: Mateo Martinez and Lourdes Martinez
Wednesday, May 22: Stella Nosis and Nolan Nosis
Friday, June 7: Elliana Smith and Anthony Lackey
Servers will be scheduled for weekend masses. Parents- this scheduling will begin soon. It will be in the bulletin.
If your son or daughter in grades 6, 7, or 8 would like to serve, send them to see Mrs. Kraetke as soon as possible.
Schedule at a Glance
What's Happening in Stag Country!
Friday, May 10: 8:30 AM Mass, Vocation Presentation with Fr. Hans 12:15 PM (Grade 3-7)
Wednesday, May 15: Student Council Snack Sale
Thursday, May 16: Spring Concert Rehearsal (AM)
Friday, May 17: 8:30 AM Mass, Spring Concert 1:30 PM in the church (Doors open at 1:00 PM), Students wear Sunday Best.
Wednesday, May 22: 8:30 AM Mass, Eighth Grade Honors, Eighth Grade Last Day, Middle School Musical 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 23: Kindergarten Round up 9:00-10:00 AM, CYO Sports Banquet 5:30 PM
Friday, May 24- Monday, May 27: No School- Memorial Day Weekend
Thursday, May 30- Monday, June 3: No School- Fair Weekend
Tuesday, June 4: Class Picnics (Second, Fifth)
Wednesday, June 5: Class Picnics (Preschool, Pre-K, First, Third)
Thursday, June 6: Class Picnics (Kindergarten, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh)
Friday, June 7: Last Day of School, Students wear Sunday Best, 8:30 AM Mass, 9:15 AM Honors Assembly, 10:00 AM Dismissal
Monday- Thursday, June 10-13: Office open 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Mark your calendars for the spring concert!
Spring Concert (Church)
1:30 PM, Doors open at 1:00 PM.
Friday, May 17, 2024, 01:30 PM
17700 West Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI, USA
Middle Musical- Moana
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 07:00 PM
17700 West Outer Drive, Dearborn, MI, USA
Rehearsal Schedule
Download the 2024-2025 Calendar here!
CYO STAG SPORTS CORNER
Spring Sports are in full swing! Good luck to our athletes!
If you have any interest in coaching robotics, cross country, soccer, basketball, cheer, softball, or baseball for any level of play, please contact Athletic Director, Catie Tyzo.
Catie Tyzo, Athletic Director
Please remember the sports program guidelines about missing school:
* My child will attend regular practices or I will give notice to the coach regarding any necessary absences via phone call, text, email, or note to the main office. Please do not ask another athlete to relay a verbal message. If a student is absent from school on that day of a scheduled practice or game, then that student CANNOT participate in the scheduled practice or game. All exceptions will be reviewed by the school principal and athletic director to make a final decision. *
St. Anselm Catholic Parish Mass Times
Attendance at weekend mass is important! All Catholic families should find the time to attend mass on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning. By attending mass, you are solidifying the importance of our faith in our young people. We attend mass as a school community. Please attend mass as a family, too.
Our mass times are as follows:
Saturdays at 4:30 PM
Sundays at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Remember to bring your envelope to mass every week! If you forget to turn it in at mass, you can send it with your student and your student's homeroom teacher will send the envelope to the office.
Need to Venmo a payment? Use the Venmo app and @StAnselmParish. Be sure to label your payment (church offering, fair tickets, etc.).
View The Anselmeter (church bulletin) here:
Do you need lunch documents? Check here!
Remember! You can login to the Meal Magic Account to deposit money for lunches! Do that today!
Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch here!
Why would a family want or need to apply for benefits?
Families can apply using the Family Portal by simply clicking "benefits." Based on income and other small factors, families can be given free or reduced lunches which proves to be helpful in many ways!
This application is simple and does not require any additional forms to be uploaded.
In addition, our school is given Federal Funding based on our students who receive free and reduced lunch. The more students who qualify, the better. Because of federal funding, we are able to provide after-school tutoring, in school tutoring, additional, non-core classes and activities, free field trips, books and supplies, technology, and more.
The application is simple and private! Please consider filling it out today! The link is below.
Need to login to FACTS?
See the link below!
Does your payment date need changing? Call the office AT LEAST two days before the payment comes out of your account.
Can you help? Kroger Rewards are a great way to give back to St. Anselm! Simply click the link, or use your app to select "St. Anselm"! When you grocery shop, a percentage of your purchases will be donated to our school!
We are an OK2SAY school!
Can you help St. Anselm? Download the Box Tops for Education App and start earning!
Looking for a tutor?
Time to start thinking about Summer Camp!
Mrs. Melissa Cragg is accepting students who need help in the summer to prepare for their next grade level!
Feel free to reach out if you are interested:
313-399-0549
Schoolcraft Kids on Campus Summer Camps
Divine Child Youth Camps
Maybury Day Camp
Huron Metro-Parks are offering free swimming lessons!
The demand for indoor swim lessons this spring is very high so we're excited to announce more swim lesson opportunities are now available! Scroll below to learn more about our Everyone in the Pool initiative and explore the new lessons.
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are committed to improving water safety so that all Michiganders can safely and confidently enjoy the pools, lakes and rivers our state has to offer.
With drowning being among the top three causes of unintentional death for persons 29 years old and younger, teaching children this life-saving skill is essential to decreasing the likelihood of water-related injuries and deaths. Our overarching goal is to ensure that every child residing in southeast Michigan not only learns to swim but also acquires the vital skill of water safety for a lifetime. To achieve this, the Metroparks have committed to expanding their Everyone in the Pool initiative. We have partnered with organizations across the region to offer free water safety and beginner swim lessons for residents in southeast Michigan, and we will continue to expand those opportunities this winter.
We invite you to register your children, 5 years and older, to learn water safety and swimming skills at one of the partner locations this winter. Lessons are FREE and participants will learn basic water safety skills and get an introduction to swimming. No prior experience is needed. Certified instructors will work with participants at their starting level, understanding and comfort in the water.
Also continuing are adult-only classes at the Wavemaker Swim School in Whitmore Lake.
All lessons will be 30-45 minutes long and participants should plan to attend all lessons in their registered session. Registered participants will also receive a free swimsuit, swim cap, goggles, bag, and a towel.
Ages: 5 and up.
- Youth swim lessons are geared towards children ages 5 to 13, however teens and adults are welcome too. Any child under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at the lesson (not in the pool).
- Adult Lessons are intended for adults 18 years and older.
Cost: Free!
Location: Different locations to choose from throughout the region
Want to know more about St. Anselm Catholic School?
17700 West Outer Drive
Dearborn Heights MI 48127
313-563-3430
Email: akraetke@saintanselmschool.org
Website: www.saintanselmschool.org
Location: 17700 Outer Drive West, Dearborn Heights, MI, USA
Phone: (313) 563-3430