Dear Panther Families,
 
The IREAD-3 assessment window is now open. IDOE is offering the opportunity for schools to administer IREAD-3 to 2nd grade students, along with 3rd grade, so we will be assessing both grades this year. The benefits to doing this include:
 

• Early indicator of proficiency means earlier intervention and support for students.
• Early reading support leads to higher rates of reading success at grade three.
• Early reading support may lead to reduced numbers of Good Cause Exemptions needed at grade three.
• Students who pass IREAD-3 in grade two have reduced testing requirements at grade three.

 
Please join us tomorrow for our Original Jonah Fish Fry from 4-7pm, which includes all you can eat Fish, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Tossed Salad, Fish Taco Fixings (including Pineapple Salsa), & Desserts. Carry-out is available. If you have not purchased your tickets, you can still do so in the office during the day tomorrow or at the door.  

Next Wednesday morning, March 16, St. Anthony will be taking over the 10-11am hour on Redeemer Radio as we participate in the Spring Sharathon. This will help encourage awareness and raise funds so that Redeemer Radio can continue their ministry of sharing Christ through audio content! Be sure to tune in and listen at 95.7FM. During the 10-11am hour that day, you can also watch and listen live on Redeemer Radio at these links below:

• Youtube
• Facebook

Our annual Logan Center Nose-On sale has begun and St. Anthony has set our own order deadline, through next Wednesday, March 16. Orders are placed online. Students who purchase an item through the Logan Center Nose-On sale may wear a green shirt with uniform bottoms on Thursday March 17.
 
Want a Piano? We have a previous Saint Anthony School family that would love to give you a piano if you think your children would play it. Just reach out to me if you’re interested.
 
School yearbooks are on sale through March 25. These may be purchased online and order forms are also being sent home with students. Checks should be made payable to Derby Photo. We are also making appointments for parish directory photos. I would love to have all of our parishioners photographed for the parish directory. Click here for instructions on scheduling an appointment,
 
I’m looking forward to seeing our students and families at Mass this 2nd weekend of Lent – Saturday at 4:15pm, and Sunday at 8:15am & 10:30am.  
 
God’s Blessing upon you!
Fr. Ben Muhlenkamp