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Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
The countdown is on! The Office Staff has been back on campus for a couple of weeks. Faculty return on August 1st and we canât wait for our Dolphins to meet their teachers on August 8th and then come ready for their First Day on August 12th! đ We have had some ask about school supplies. Remember that supplies are included in your tuition so no need to stock up in the Back to School aisles. Students do need to provide their own backpack. There may be a few supplies specific to the classroom in our older grades but the teachers will communicate with you if that is the case.
Another exciting change for 2024-2025 is our updated Mass time. Our school Mass will continue to be on Wednesdays, but the start time has changed from 9:00 am to 8:30 am. This was a request that came up by parents at last Springâs Talk with Father Jesse. The concern was that more parents would like to attend Mass but the 9:00 am start time makes it difficult with student drop-off and arrival at work. How wonderful that our parents are wanting to be involved in this most important part of our mission. Father Jesse was very open to the change and quickly got things rolling. This earlier start time will help decrease lost instruction time as we will be able to get to Mass sooner without starting and stopping a lesson. This also permits us to start all Auxiliary classes after Mass. If this earlier time works better for your schedules, we would love to have you join us! This will start on Wednesday, August 21st. Because the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls during the first week of school, our first school Mass of the year will take place at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 15th.
Iâm very much looking forward to seeing you soon!
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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All families are asked to review the Family Handbook prior to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Items highlighted in yellow are changes from previous years. | |
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MEET THE TEACHER
Thursday, August 8 | 4:00 â 6:00 PM (Doors open at 4 pm)
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- Pick-up yearbooks, purchase Spirit Shirts, purchase middle school PE Uniforms, drop-off medication to nurse/clinic, learn more about Geomar lunch program and Beyond the Bell, pick-up used uniforms, and learn about volunteer opportunities in the gym. Car line tags will be in your student's classroom.
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, August 12 | 8:00 AM â 12:00 PM (Doors open at 7:40 am)
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There is no car line on the first day of school. Students should be dropped off and picked up in their classrooms.
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There is no Beyond the Bell on August 12.
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FIRST MASS DAY (No school Mass on Wednesday, Aug. 14)
Thursday, August 15
- Feast of the Assumption. Students will attend Mass at 9:00 AM and should wear official school uniforms.
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WHAT DO I BRING TO SCHOOL?
School supplies have been purchased in bulk and will be in the classroom when students arrive. Students need to bring a zippered backpack and lunchbox if they are bringing snack/lunch to school (lunch is not served on the first day of school). Information about snacks will be provided by the classroom teachers. Backpacks must be large enough to hold textbooks and a 9 1/2â x 11â folder but small enough to fit into classroom cubbies or middle school lockers as storage space is limited. We highly encourage PreâK & K students to have nonârolling backpacks due to safety concerns. Please label backpacks and lunchboxes.
UNIFORMS, SHOES & DRESS CODE
Uniforms are required beginning on the first day of school. Here are a few reminders:
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Shopping for socks and shoes will be easier if you read the requirements first and refer to dress code in the Family Handbook (Page 46) and the uniform color chart.
- Before getting back to school haircuts, please read the requirements.
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Uniform information is available at: ap.school/uniforms
IMPORTANT â Uniform and dress code infractions are reflected in conduct grades.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL REMINDERS
- There is no car line on the first day of school. All students should be dropped off and picked up in their classrooms.
- All families will receive car line numbers, tags and instructions at Meet the Teacher.
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Arrival & Dismissal Form for walkers & bikers should be filled out and turned in at Meet the Teacher or on the first day of school to teachers or front office.
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Car line will begin on the second day of school (August 13). Please review the Arrival & Dismissal Instructions & Diagrams so you are prepared for a safe drop-off or pick-up.
DISMISSAL CHOICE SURVEY
For the 2024-2025 School Year we are continuing with 4 Dismissal Options for students: Carline, Personal Pick-up (in the rear of the school), Bike/Walk, or Beyond the Bell (after-care).
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There are 4 options for afternoon dismissal: Car line Pick Up, Personal Pick Up, or Walker/Biker, or Beyond the Bell. Walkers & Bikers must complete the permission form below prior to the first day of school or students will not be allowed to leave campus.
- Please choose one dismissal option that will serve as the âdefaultâ option for your family.
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Any changes from the default dismissal option should be communicated to the classroom teacher and to attendance@ap.school by noon of that day. This allows teachers time to check email and direct your student to the correct dismissal line. Please try to keep dismissal changes to a minimum.
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE DISMISSAL CHOICE FORM BY MONDAY, AUGUST 5.
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BEYOND THE BELL (Before & After Care)
The August and September calendars are available on our website at: ap.school/beyondthebell. If you plan to use Beyond the Bell during the months of August and September, please complete the calendars and email to Charlotte Aldrich at caldrich@ap.school. Payments are invoiced through FACTS© accounts. There is no Beyond the Bell on the first day of school (August 12).
SUMMER REQUIRED READING & MATH
You still have time to finish up your summer reading and math. Requirements and forms are posted on the school web site, ap.school/summerâreadingâlists. Please keep summer reading logs and projects at home until teachers ask for them.
ABSENCES
Parents are required to contact the school office at attendance@ap.school by 8:30 AM on the day of an absence or in advance, if known. Calls made by students are not acceptable. If a studentâs absence is not confirmed by 8:30 AM, the school office attempts to contact the parent to verify the studentâs whereabouts. Please let us know in advance if your child will be absent due to a scheduled appointment.
CAMPUS SECURITY & SCREENING: VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS
Access to school building during school hours is through the main entrance only. Other entrances including those into the Bishop Sheltz Fellowship Hall are locked for the safety and security of our students, staff, and visitors. All visitors, including school parents are required to check in through the school office and show valid picture identification. Visitors approved to enter the building will be issued nametags that must be worn while on campus.
FACTS FAMILY PORTAL
Our school management system is FACTS FAMILY PORTAL (ParentsWeb©) â a private and secure parentsâ portal that allows parents to see academic information specific to their children, while protecting their childrenâs information from others. If you went through the online enrollment process, you should already have a FACTS FAMILY PORTAL Login.
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FACTS FAMILY APP - The FACTS Family App is available for both iOS and Android. The app is a great way to have quick access to important information that you would normally find in the FACTS Family Portalâgrades, billing, school calendars, and more. Search for St. Anthony of Padua TX in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or use the button below. Be sure to allow notifications! More features will be added once school year begins.
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When you click on an item in the app that will access FACTS information (grades, directory, financial, etc.), you will be prompted to log in with your FACTS Family Portal credentials. You will also need to use our district code: SATY-TX. The app will keep you logged in for 30 days, after which you will need to log in again for security purposes.
- If Family Portal users have not updated their Family Portal passwords in a while, you should do so on a browser prior to logging in to the appâs Family Portal features the first time.
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LUNCH PROGRAM
ï»żWe are pleased to welcome Geomar© back as our hot lunch vendor. Lunch service will begin on the second day of school. Orders and payment must be placed through their website at geomar.h1.hotlunchonline.net. You can access their website directly or through a link on the school web page or in the app. Online menus are available for viewing, and orders must be placed at least 2 days in advance to ensure that enough meals are prepared each day.
Students may bring lunches from home. Information about snacks will be provided by the homeroom teachers. Students do not have access to cold storage, heating appliances or utensils.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHROMEBOOKS
We are excited once again to offer our middle school students the use of Chromebooksâą to enhance their educational experience. The purpose of this 1:1 Chromebookâą Program is to have a seamless integration between technology and the curriculum in order to promote a 21st century classroom. This device is for educational purposes only. If you have any questions about our Chromebook program please contact our Information Technologist, Arlene Failde.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Calling all cross country, soccer, football and volleyball players!
Practices start:
Cross Country: 5th-8th Grade Boys and Girls-Tuesday, August 13, 6:30-7:45 AM
Football: 6th-8th Grade Boys-Tuesday, August 13, 3:45-5:45 PM
Soccer: 5th-8th Grade Boys and Girls-Tuesday, August 13, 3:30-5:30 PM
Volleyball: 6th-8th Grade Girls-Tuesday, August 13, 3:30-5:30 PM
All athletes must have a current physical on file at school before they will be able to participate.
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PADUAN PARENTS & VOLUNTEERING | |
We are very excited to announce the return of some familiar faces as our Paduan Parent Coordinators for the 2024-2025 school year! If you have any questions about our school and getting involved, please contact any of our coordinators. They might not know all the answers, but are willing to help you figure them out and welcome you to our St. Anthony community! | |
Mary Mounce
Cell: 832-693-5414
Early Childhood
Paduan Parent Coordinator
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Bianca Shaughnessy drbiancashaughnessy@gmail.com
Cell: 281-883-2960
Elementary
ï»żPaduan Parent Coordinator
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ï»żJennifer Smithson
Cell: 346-224-4117
Middle School
Paduan Parent Coordinator
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING (VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT)
Our school requires all volunteers to complete Safe Environment Training. As a community of faith it is our moral responsibility to safeguard children, the most important gifts God entrusts to us. NOTE: All volunteers/parents must be current with safe environment training in order to participate in volunteer opportunities within our school.
Safe Environment Program - The CMG Safe Haven online training consists of training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings will be available in English and Spanish. For more information about completing Safe Environment Training please visit: https://ap.school/safe-environment-training
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CAR LINE VOLUNTEERING
We are seeking volunteers to assist on a regular basis with morning and afternoon car line.
- In the mornings, volunteers will help with directing traffic and assisting students safely out of their cars. Volunteers will need to be present from 7:30AM - 8:05AM.
- In the afternoon, volunteers will assist with lining up cars and directing traffic. Volunteers will need to be present from 2:45PM - 3:30PM.
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All volunteers must be in compliance and complete Safe Environment Training. More info is available at: https://ap.school/safe-environment-training
If you are able to help once or twice a week, we are extremely grateful! Thank you for being a dedicated volunteer to our school.
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ROOM PARENTS & OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you haven't already indicated your interest in Paduan Parent volunteer roles or Room Parents, please fill out the form at the button below. We will finalize Room Parent & Leadership assignments when classes begin! If you already filled this form out earlier this summer or at the end of the school year, there is no need to fill it out again unless your interests have changed.
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2024-2025 SPIRIT T-SHIRTS - $20
Students may wear Spirit Shirts with jeans on planned Spirit Shirt & Jeans days and other designated days throughout the school year. T-shirts are Bella+Canvas brand in Forest Green.
T-shirts will be available for purchase and pick-up at Meet the Teacher on August 8th and will be billed to your family's FACTS account.
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SQUADLOCKER SPIRITWEAR
Our school Spirit Store through SquadLocker features items for the whole family. Our school will receive a percentage of all sales to benefit our programs on campus. Outerwear items may be worn by students over uniforms.
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COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM
Our school would not exist without the support and engagement of our community members and businesses. Thank you to the following organizations for their early commitments as 2024-2025 Community Partners!
Folder Sponsors:
America's Family Dental - Dr. Diego Flores
Cherry Creek Mortgage - Jason Higham
LizFloresListings.com - Liz Flores, Realtor
JK Dentistry - Dr. Jaimie Kocian
Showtime Orthodontics - Dr. Jeff Shao
Coachingandconsultingexperience.com - Dr. X. Carmen Qadir
Woodlands Sports Medicine - Dr. Jason Piefer
We are still seeking businesses to help sponsor Halloween Science Day, Go Texan Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more! Please click the link below to learn more about this program. Questions, please reach out to Katie Tressel, Advancement Coordinator at advancement@ap.school.
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GIVING BY LIVING
Through just living your life and making purchases at these businesses, you can raise money for our school and students. These are the simplest ways to support our school!
Box Tops for Education - BOXTOPS IS NOW DIGITAL!
STAOPCS students, parents and teachers have been collecting Box Tops coupons through the BoxTop app and earning money for our school.
Mabel's Labels
Personalized labels are great for uniforms, water bottles & lunchboxes! Never lose your student's items again! Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School to place your order and support our school!
Minted.com
Raise money for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School simply by shopping at Minted. Enjoy 20% OFF Minted holiday cards & custom gifts using code FUNDRAISESAPCS. We'll earn 15% of the proceeds from every order - it's that easy! Minted also has personalized labels & backpacks now!
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The Mouse Detectives - Disney Vacation Planning
The Mouse Detectives will make a $25 donation to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School for every Disney Destination or Universal Studios package booked by family and friends of St. Anthonyâs! Walt Disney WorldÂź, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Universal Studios are popular destinations for many families, and this is a great way for you and The Mouse Detectives to support St. Anthonyâs while planning your magical vacation! This fundraiser is offered year round, so you can book or plan at any time, and our school will still benefit! The Mouse Detective for your school is: Megan Thomas, megan@themousedetectives.com, 713-677-4678
RestoPros of Northwest Houston
Unfortunately disasters occur when you least expect it and during or after these incidents there can be a heavy loss to property, especially after a flooding event. If you find water in your home where it shouldn't be, RestoPros is here to help you get on your way to recovery. We will remove saturated and non-recoverable items such as drywall, insulation, flooring and cabinets and dry out everything else to minimize further damage and potential mold growth. We offer free inspections and work with all insurance carriers. For every caller that mentions St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, RestoPros will donate 10% of the final sales value to the school. Contact Stephen Guion, stephenguion@restoprosnwhouston.com, 713-202-4200.
https://restoprosnwhouston.com
Spirit Days
Regularly throughout the year we partner with local restaurants and earn between 10 â 20% of the total sales brought in by St. Anthony of Padua families on our assigned days/night. The money earned goes toward the Fund for St. Anthony and our students throughout the year.
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Enjoy your last few days of summer! See you soon! | |
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7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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