Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

This past weekend, we celebrated our second graders receiving their First Holy Communion. As the only sacrament celebrated during their years at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, this is one of my absolute favorite events of the school year. The previous Wednesday, under the leadership or Mrs. Martin (Religion Coordinator) and Mrs. Guion and Mrs. West (2nd grade teachers) and our Middle School Retreat Team, our students participated in a class retreat and prepared for this huge step in their faith lives as they completed the second sacrament of Initiation. Having the opportunity to watch their eager faces as they approached the Eucharistic Minister to receive the Body and Blood of Christ is a true honor. There are so many things that make our school great; our shared faith and our school family coming together in the celebration of the sacraments and the Eucharist are two of the very greatest. Please pray for our second graders as they receive their second, third, fourth, fifth holy communion… 😊 And may we imitate their joy each time we receive.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL 2024-2025

We have one (1) opening on School Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 academic year. To be considered, please send your resume to Mrs. Tucker at vtucker@ap.school. The SAC meets at least five times per year and serves in an advisory role to Mrs. Tucker and Father Jesse. This is a three-year commitment. 

RISING 5TH - 8TH GRADE STUDENTS - ALTAR SERVERS

If your child is interested in becoming an altar server, please reach out to Mrs. Amparan via email at ileanaalonso@hotmail.com. Your child's interest is greatly appreciated!

SUMMER ART CAMP

June 3-7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $250 per student

Rising 4th Grade through rising 6th Grade

Join Mrs. Ettman for Summer Art Camp! Students will make all types of printmaking: from thumbprint doodles and vegetable prints, to monoprints and repeated patterns.

Sign-up at: https://www.jotform.com/form/240567010515043

CAMP WONDERLAND

June 3-7 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $250 per student

Rising 1st grade through rising 3rd grade

June 3-7 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | $250 per student

Rising 4th grade through rising 6th Grade

Dive down the rabbit hole with Ms. McDowell and Mrs. Lienhard this summer as we explore the exciting world of theatre through the story of Alice in Wonderland!

Sign-up at: https://form.jotform.com/240803768475162

DNN - April 19, 2024

DOLPHIN ATHLETICS

This Week in Dolphin Sports:

• On Monday the Dolphins baseball team traveled to play St Martha. The Dolphins came out on top 16 to 4.
• Wednesday the Dolphins hosted the Vikings of St. Theresa. Final Score Vikings - 10, Dolphins - 7.
• Thursday the Dolphins played their last regular season game at home vs St. Rose of Lima. The Dolphins lost 10 to 0.
• The Dolphins finished the season with a over all 6 and 4 record & finished 4 and 4 record in the GHCAA North Division.
• On Saturday the Dolphins track team will compete in the GHCAA Prelims Meet at Barnett Stadium.
• The top 8 finishers in each grade/gender/event will qualify for the GHCAA Meet of Champions that will be held on Saturday April 27th at Strake Jesuit High School.

Good Luck Dolphins!

Dolphins Sports Next Week:

Saturday, April 27 - The GHCAA Championship Track Meet at Strake Jesuit High School.

SPRING FOOTBALL MINI CAMP

May 6, May 7, May 9 & May 10 | 3:30-5:00 PM

Rising 6th - 8th Graders

This is a perfect opportunity for your athlete to come out and see what the great game of Football is all about and to experience SAOPCS Dolphins Football. Athlete’s will learn and experience football skills such as – stance, agility, passing, carrying, & catching the football, covering receivers, blocking/tackling techniques, placekicking, and punting.

To participate, please fill out the form and send in by May 3 to Coach Quickel.

NURSE NOTES

For the week of April 15-19

Pre-K3: One report of Strep Throat

3rd Grade: One report of Influenza

Late report from 4/12/24:

3rd Grade: One report of Strep Throat

Please report any specific diagnosis to Mrs. Pavlock or Attendance.  

2023-2024 YEARBOOKS

Order your '23-'24 Yearbooks now! Yearbooks are $45 and will be delivered at the start of next school year.

You may also create your own page! Commemorate your student's school year!

• Full page ad - $150
• 1/2 page ad - $75
• 1/4 page ad - $50

All orders will be placed online using this link:

https://www.balfour.com/texas/the-woodlands/st-anthony-of-padua-catholic-school

GIVING BY LIVING - Minted.com

Use Code: FUNDRAISESAPCS for a 20% discount and they will donate 15% back to our school! https://www.minted.com/ . Minted offers Valentine's cards, artwork and more! The discount code can be used year-round!

SIGN-UP - VARIETY SHOW

• New this year! The Variety Show will take place during the school day, so that our students can showcase their talents to the whole school!
• Open to 20 acts comprised of currently enrolled St. Anthony students.
• Participating students must attend a rehearsal on Monday, May 20 at 4:00-5:30 PM.
• Purchase one (1) spot per ACT please.

Date (Time): Wednesday, May 22 (2:30 PM)

Cost: $50 per act

SOLD OUT SIGN-UP PARTIES

Friday, April 26 - LUAU PARTY - For 1st Grade Students

We are delighted to announce that this year's Gala raised over $380,000 for our school! $120,000 was raised for our Raise the Paddle project of adding a new security fence behind the school! If you would like to contribute to the security fence, donate here:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/wOR/i/_Auction/qs74/

Thank you to our amazing donors, sponsors, and gala committee! We encourage you to patronize the businesses who support our school!

GALA PHOTOS

We had several photographers taking photos of the fun at the Gala. Click here to access all the images: https://dailyproductions.pixieset.com/stanthonygala/

Thank you to all of our volunteers for helping on Healthy Dolphin Day!

• Shout-outs to Sarah Cruz for being our Parent Champion and working so hard with our P.A.C.E. Team to coordinate this day!
• Special thanks to Dr. Robert Cook-Norris, Dr. Kemmy Mokaya, Young Chefs Academy, Gayle Cheatham, Amanda Rosales, Adriana Salmon, Helen Polzer for being a part of our student activities and donating to our students.
• Finally, thank you to Stainless Structurals for sponsoring this enrichment day!

JOIN US!

• Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast - Thursday, April 25, 8:00-9:00 AM

PADUAN POINTS REMINDERS

REMINDER: Paduan Points need to be logged/entered in ParentsWeb by end of day April 30th! Volunteer hours (Paduan Points) can be logged in FACTS/ParentsWeb (Under Family Information) or on the App! If you need more information please visit: https://ap.school/volunteer-opportunities

NEW FAMILY AMBASSADORS

Do you have a passion for our school and a desire to welcome new families into our vibrant community? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of Family Ambassadors! As a Family Ambassador, you'll have the exciting opportunity to connect with incoming families, share your love for our school, and help them feel right at home. We are "amping-up" this program for 2024-2025 in order to better serve our new families!

• Due to the large number of new families in Early Childhood, they will receive a contact list of New Family Ambassadors that they can reach out with questions. We'd also like our Early Childhood Ambassadors to reach out to families and arrange meet-ups as a team!
• New Families Ambassadors in Grades 1-8 will be matched with a new family (or two) to reach out to.
• New Family Ambassadors will also be asked to be "visable" at Meet the Teacher and other orientation events at the beginning of the year. 

Please only sign-up if you can commit to contacting your new families by June 21, 2024 and plan to attend the Meet the Teacher & Parent Info Nights at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.  Thank you for signing up to welcome new families to our community!

MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Library.

MONDAYS - Strings Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Band Hall.

TUESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 AM in Paduan Center.

TUESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204. 

WEDNESDAYS - Mass Choir, 6:45 AM, Sheltz Hall. 

WEDNESDAYS - Sacred Soles Run Club, 3:30 PM, Sports Fields.

WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 3:45-5:00 PM, Art Room.

THURSDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (Spanish) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204.

Please check the calendar and/or communications from club advisors regarding cancellations or changes. 

04/19/2024 - Middle School Social, 6:30 PM

04/23/2024 - New Family Social, 4:00-5:00 PM

04/23/2024 - Rosary Club (2nd-8th Grade)

04/24/2024 - 2nd Grade May Crowning practice after Mass

04/24/2024 - Mass (3B), 9:00 AM, Gym

04/24/2024 - Spirit Night - Panera Bread, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

04/25/2024 - Volunteer Appreciation-Fellowship Hall, 8:00 AM

04/26/2024 - GALA: 1st Grade | Luau Party

04/26/2024 – Middle School Free Dress - Wear Pink, Middle school only!

04/30/2024 - All Paduan Points must be entered in FACTS.

05/01/2024 - Mass (2A/2B) | May Crowning, 9:00 AM, Gym

05/01/2024 - May Crowning, reception for 2nd Grade after Mass

05/01/2024 – Middle School Fine Arts Rehearsal, 4:00-5:30 PM

05/02/2024 – Middle School Fine Arts Program, 2:30 PM, Gym

05/02/2024 – Middle School Fine Arts Program, 5:30 PM, Gym - TIME CHANGE!

05/03/2024 - Safety Day

05/03/2024 – Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day

05/03/2024 - Safety Day

05/03/2024 – Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day

05/06/2024 - Invention Convention

05/06/2024 - Morning Assembly in the Gym, 8:00 AM

05/06/2024 - Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10

05/07/2024 - Advancement Committee Meeting

05/08/2024 - Mass Moved to Thursday, May 9 for the Ascension of Jesus.

05/08/2024 - What's Brewing: Rising 4th Graders, 11:00 AM

05/08/2024 - What's Brewing: Rising 1st Graders, 1:00 PM

05/08/2024 - What's Brewing: Rising 6th Graders, 2:30 PM

05/09/2024 - Mass (7-2), Ascension of Jesus, 9:00 AM, Church

05/10/2024 – 8th Grade Finals

05/12/2024 - Veronica Tucker's Birthday

05/15/2024 - 8th Grade Walk the Halls

05/15/2024 - Mass (8-1/8-2), 9:00 AM, Church

05/16/2024 – 6th and 7th Grade Finals

05/16/2024 – 8th Grade Graduation Breakfast

05/16/2024 - Mass (8-1/8-2) | Graduation Mass

05/21/2024 – Fun Field Day | Noon Dismissal – Check The Messenger for Fun Field Day volunteer opportunities!

05/22/2024 - Kindergarten Celebration

05/22/2024 - Variety Show, 2:00 PM, Gym

05/23/2024 - Mass (Staff), 9:00 AM, Church

05/23/2024 - Noon Dismissal

05/24/2024 - Staff Development | NO SCHOOL

06/07/2024 - Flynn-O’Hara School Uniform Sizing Event - More details to come.

Full Calendar available in ParentsWeb!

PRIEST MEALS

A Meal Train has been created to help feed our priests at the rectory weekly. If you would like to sign-up to provide a meal, please click the link, review the instructions and pick a date to sign-up! https://mealtrain.com/e17zoe

Frassati Catholic Middle School Theater Camp, June 3-7

Registration for the Frassati Catholic Summer Theater Camp is now live! This camp is open to rising middle school-aged students (6th-8th grades for the 2024-25 school year). Led by Drs. Cody and Lindsay Medina, students will learn a variety of skills, including stage movement, character development, and vocal projection, as well as behind-the-scenes skills such as stage direction, lighting design, and stage makeup design. Click here to learn more and register.

Program Details:

• Dates: June 3-7
• Age Group: Rising Middle School (6-8th Grade for 2023-2024)
• Time: 9am-12pm, M-F
• Cost: $150

Frassati Catholic Youth Summer Athletics Camps at Frassati Catholic

Registration is open for Frassati Catholic's youth athletics programs! These are the perfect camps for your future Falcons, and we have options for all age groups:

• Basketball (Rising 2nd-8th grade), June 3-7 - LEARN MORE and REGISTER
• Football Camp (Rising 2nd-8th grade), June 11-12 - LEARN MORE and REGISTER
• Middle School Volleyball (Rising 6th-8th grade), July 25-26 - LEARN MORE and REGISTER

More information is available on the summer programs website (click here).