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We are on a boat!

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

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On May 12, Pack 523 took a trip to an island on Lake Hartwell. We pontooned around the lake, saw Wilson Island, and seven bird nests on another!

Next, we beached and got to exploring our island. After gathering firewood and starting a fire, the guys enjoyed swimming in the lake. We cooked hot dogs over the fire. Then, it was time for some jet ski rides. Only one of the guys had been on a boat previously, and none had been on a jet ski, so it was a trip of firsts.

Special thanks to Assistant Cubmaster Stu Franklin for captaining our adventure and Mr. Rick Shoolbred for the the jetski rides.

-Submitted by Cubmaster Norm

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Save the Date for September 7

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

Attention all sports fans and friends of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School! Our annual fundraising gala will be held on Friday, September 7 at the TD Convention Center.

This year’s theme is “Teaming Up for a Bright Future!” So, get out your football jerseys and pom-poms, and and join us for an evening filled with team spirit!

More details coming soon.

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Our Groundbreaking Ceremony

Monday, February 27th, 2012

We held our Groundbreaking Ceremony yesterday afternoon at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. Our students, faculty and staff were joined by numerous leaders and members of our diocese, community and parish. Thank you for all of your support as we begin construction very soon!

We invite you to view various slide shows from the event:

-Johnny Payne’s Photography

-Don Kilburg’s Photography

-Our Facebook Page

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Student art show a success!

Monday, February 20th, 2012

St. Anthony’s school was privileged to receive a grant from the Metropolitan Arts Council allowing us to host an extensive art program in February.

Mr. John Gregory “Daso,” a South Carolinian artist who primarily paints from the memories of his childhood in the South, led the program. Each of our students worked with Mr. Daso to create a unique piece of art that expressed their individuality and heritage.

Working with various mediums, including pastels, watercolors, canvas and acrylics each student was able to create his or her own masterpiece.

Each student at St. Anthony’s also helped to paint a very large 5×6 foot mural entitled “The Journey Begins.” The completed mural will be permanently displayed in our new school building.

The culminating event of this entire program was held on February 17. The students of St. Anthony’s hosted their very own art gallery opening at the studio of Mr. Daso.

The studio, which is less than five minutes from the school, was transformed into a modern upscale gallery, which highlighted all of the beautiful works of art created by our students. The mural was also unveiled at this event.

To view photos from our art show, join us on Facebook!

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Arts and crafts with the Girl Scouts

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

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On a beautiful day in late January, St. Anthony Girl Scout Troop 2481 learned from volunteer Desiree Coutino how to decoupage stained glass with tissue, giving new purpose to silvery coffee containers donated by a St. Anthony parishioner. Thank you, Desiree, for your guidance and creativity!

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- Submitted by Suzanne Newton

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Scouts on Ice

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

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Pack 523 went to downtown Greenville for an adventure on Saturday, December 17. We ran into Mayor Knox White on our trek through the city, and he wished us well.

We arrived at the Ice on Main rink and got our skates on! Everyone had a great time skating, falling and playing. We ended the day with funnel cakes on the way back to church. The outing was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Assistant Cubmaster Michael, our new Assistant Cubmaster Armando, Pack Mom Pam and Den Leader Catherine.

-Submitted by Cubmaster Norm

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Caroling at Gower Place Apartments

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

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On December 6th, Girl Scout Troop 2481 sang Christmas songs at Gower Place Apartments. Of course, they sounded like angels! They also distributed special containers they had created the week before with yarn wrapped around empty containers filled with peppermints for the residents.

-Submitted by Suzanne Newton, Troop Leader

(Photo by Kathy Little)

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The Christmas Elves are busy

Monday, December 5th, 2011

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On Saturday, November 19, the St. Anthony School Junior Scouts (grades 4 and 5) and Cadette Girl Scouts (grade 6) worked as Christmas Elves, painting baby doll beds that will be given out at Christmastime. A special thank you to the Greenville Woodworkers Guild for their help and guidance!

(Provided by Suzanne Newton.)

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Thank you, Community Foundation of Greenville!

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

We recently received a Community Enrichment Grant from the Community Foundation of Greenville. This grant will be used to provide parent and teacher training, support literacy through building home libraries, and enhance the physical environment of our classrooms. In addition, the grant will help enrich our two pre-kindergarten classrooms and the kindergarten classroom.

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Serving and celebrating at Christmastime.

Friday, December 24th, 2010

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St. Nicholas Day. On December 6, St. Anthony of Padua School students celebrated the Feast Day of St. Nicholas. Our third and fourth graders went to the lobby of St. Francis Hospital. For 30 minutes, they sang songs of great joy to the assembly. Each child wore a St. Nick hat as they shared they Good News of God’s Love to all. A wonderful meal and a bag full of gifts were given to each child. What a great time they had

Yes, we can! We also appreciate the leadership of the Student Council, which includes students from grades K5-6. As a Christmas charity, they worked diligently to collect canned and boxed goods from students and teachers in each grade level. The food collection went to the St. Anthony’s Food Pantry to help Father Patrick Tuttle feed the hungry. They did a great job and are greatly appreciated for all their hard work!

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Our Christmas Program. A special thank you to all the students, faculty, and staff that helped put on a wonderful Christmas program on December 17. The fifth and sixth grade students performed the Christmas Story, while other grades performed songs using bells, recorders, percussion instruments, and their beautiful voices! Also, thank you to all the parents, guardians, and care-givers that made time to come and support their loved ones!

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