Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

In response to parent concerns and frustrations with Risse Uniforms, our uniform provider for the past six years, we are transitioning to a new vendor beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year. Our new provider is Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. Most uniform pieces remain the same. Our plaid will not change. However, we are using this opportunity to undergo a two-year process to fully move to our updated logo which was put in place three years ago. The major changes occur with our middle school students. Please carefully review the attachment below to see next year’s uniform as well as when some older items will be phased out. Flynn O’Hara Uniforms will be able to start serving our school families on May 15th. We hope to host a sizing event on campus this June followed by a St. Anthony of Padua Day in their store this summer. More info to come on these events later this school year. 

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker 

DNN - March 1

NURSE NOTES

For the week of Feb. 25-March 1:

1st Grade: Three reported cases of Strep Throat

3rd Grade: One reported case of Strep Throat

4th Grade: One reported case 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!

Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala | April 6, 2024

Hyatt Regency Conroe - New Venue!

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

We have a variety of sponsorship levels that include after-party tickets for some or all guests!

Paduan Patrons - $650

• Two (2) seats at the Gala
• Two (2) tickets to after-party
• Recognition on the sponsor page of program
• Recognition in the Annual Gratitude Report

Individual Ticket - $200

Individual After-Party Ticket - $125

This year's gala after-party (10:00 PM - Midnight) includes a live band & DJ, light bites, and open bar. Be sure to purchase your after-party tickets early!

HEADS OR TAILS

What is "Heads or Tails"?

"Heads or Tails" is a thrilling fundraising game, held at the Gala, that's all about chance and enthusiasm! Participants purchase a chance to play, then brace themselves to predict whether the coin flip will land on heads (hands on head) or tails (hands on tail). The energy builds as the game progresses, with players eagerly awaiting the final outcome until only one triumphant participant remains standing - and they win the prize! "Heads or Tails" has been a Gala tradition for MANY YEARS and it's always fun! Now is your chance to choose the prize!

VOTE NOW!

Thomas Markle Jewelers has generously donated a piece of jewelry for our "Heads or Tails" game prize at the Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala! We need your help deciding which jewels to choose! Vote now below!

AVAILABLE SIGN-UP PARTIES

All proceeds benefit the gala & our school!

Thursday, March 21 - PUPPY PARTY - For 2nd Grade Students

Friday, March 22 - DINO PARTY - For Pre-K3 Students

Friday, March 22 - WILDLIFE PARTY - For 3rd Grade Students

SOLD OUT SIGN-UP PARTIES

Saturday, March 2 - CRAWFISH BOIL - Adult Party

Tuesday, March 26 - MISS LORRAINE'S COOKIE DECORATING - 1st-8th Graders

Thursday, April 18 - LUNCH WITH FATHER JESSE - For 2nd Grade Students

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

WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE

We are once again hosting a Winner's Choice Raffle as a part of our Gala! Raffle packets went home in early December and are due March 22! Let us know if you need more tickets to sell to friend & family over Spring Break!

Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala: WINNER’S CHOICE RAFFLE • PRICE: $20.00 each. 

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will win a choice of one (1) of three trips:



• SNOWY SLOPES OF JACKSON HOLE - Lift tickets with 3-night stay for 2 with Airfare
• DRIVE & DREAM PALM SPRINGS - BMW Performance Drive, Mid-Century Tour, 3-night stay for 2 with Airfare
• DISNEY WORLD FAMILY ADVENTURE - Disney Gift Card ($550) Redeemable for Admission and 4-Night Stay Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress with Airfare for 2

NOTES: **Winspire Booking & Concierge can assist winner with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests at winner’s expense.

Raffle tickets may also be purchased with a credit card on our gala website at:  RAFFLE TICKETS

Thank you to this year's Raffle Sponsor: 

PADUAN PARENT LUNCHEON We are seeking dessert & drink donations and lunchroom coverage for our teachers on Wednesday, March 27 for our next Paduan Parent-sponsored luncheon! Thank you for signing up!

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. 

03/02/2024 - GALA: Crawfish Boil

03/04/2024 - 8th Grade Trip – Washington D.C.

03/04/2024 - Morning Assembly in the Gym

03/05/2024 - 7th Grade Field Trip - Sea World San Antonio

03/05/2024 - Spirit Night | Chipotle

03/06/2024 - Confession | 5A | OLA Chapel

03/06/2024 - Mass (8-2), 9:00 AM, Church

03/07/2024 - Spirit Day at the Learning Express - All Day

03/08/2024 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY – Fund for St. Anthony Day Off

03/11/2024 - 03/15/2024 – SPRING BREAK

03/19/2024 - SPECIAL MASS (1A): Feast of St. Joseph, 9:00 AM, Church

03/20/2024 - 1st Grade Retreat

03/20/2024 - 3rd Grade Field Trip | Houston Museum of Natural Science

03/20/2024 - Confession | 6A & 6B | OLA Chapel

03/20/2024 - Kindergarten Storybook Parade

03/20/2024 - Mass Moved to Tuesday, March 19

03/21/2024 - GALA: 2nd grade | Puppy Party

03/22/2024 – Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Spring Program

03/22/2024 - GALA: 3rd Grade Party: The Learning Zoo

03/22/2024 - GALA: Pre-K3 | Dinosaur Party

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

ST. JUDE: THE APOSTLE OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

The arm of St. Jude Thaddeus, venerated in Rome from ancient times, is on pilgrimage in the United States. Fr. Carlos Martins is stopping at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. All are welcome to come experience his transformative presence! For more information, visit: ap.church/stjude

Monday, March 18, 2024

• 2:00 PM - Public veneration of Saint Jude Relics begins.

• 7:00 PM - Special Mass celebrated in Saint Jude’s honor.

• 10:00 PM - Public veneration ends.