TO: PARENTS / GUARDIANS

The pace is quickening and much is happening as we continue to prepare for the pending move of St. Joseph Regional Jr. High School to our campus. Many individuals are involved in the preparatory process by lending their support and expertise to make this transition as smooth and trouble free as possible. Ms. Martineau and I are very grateful for all the effort and input.

Our pastor, Fr. Richard Dion, has been very involved to insure that the integrity of St. Anthony School will be preserved while it moves forward to become an ever increasing vibrant and effective center of learning for our elementary children. As we welcome St. Joseph School into our midst, we are mindful that our two separate but equal educational paths will complement one another and benefit all our students.

Safeguarding the positive strides we have initiated this past year and continuing to advance our ambitious efforts would not be possible without the determination of our great faculty and support staff. They remain a group of professionals determined to immerse your children in a value centered Catholic culture of learning that will not allow to be deterred by any circumstances. Of course there are and will be challenges involved with this transition.  But true educators thrive on challenges and grow in the process of dealing with such situations. That is because the focus is always on what is best for the children and not on the preservation of one’s comfort zone. I extend a personal thank-you to each of our staff members - what a wonderful group you are!      

As we proceed with this collaborative effort, the enrollment at St. Anthony’s is holding steady and growing.  I am optimistic that when we open on August 25th, our enrollment will have surpassed this year’s and we will be poised to move forward on the positive path we have created this year. Our new technology capabilities will greatly benefit our students and we will thrive on the positive attitude and unrelenting dedication of our families and staff. Continue to be positive and let us all work together to make this new venture a truly great opportunity for our children.

I know that postcards have been mailed to parents of both St. Anthony School and St. Joseph, inviting you all to a May 19 meeting at 7 p.m. at the school. I wanted to reiterate that invitation and encourage you to attend the meeting.  It will be an opportunity for parents of St. Joseph to meet parents of St. Anthony School. You will also learn about the new layout of the two schools next year, and receive information about budgets and tuition. I would also like to remind you that all information on the relocation can be found at the St. Anthony School website under “St. Joseph Regional Jr. HS Relocation.”

I will continue to keep you, as parents, informed every step of the way as we continue this process and welcome these pilgrims into our home.

God bless each of you!

Jerry Bergeron     

A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL PAULINE MARTINEAU

Dear St. Anthony Community,

    THANK YOU.  You have opened your home to us and we are very grateful. The STJ family is looking forward to our continued collaboration with the St. Anthony community to make both schools the vibrant environment we know they can be. A special note of gratitude to Fr. Dion and Mr. Bergeron for making us feel so welcome. On behalf of the STJ faculty, staff and families, again, thank you.  

    Ms. Pauline Martineau, Principal
    St. Joseph Regional Junior High School