Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! I pray that all of our mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and Godmothers enjoy a weekend of feeling relaxed, appreciated and so loved.

Mary,

Mother of God,

and our Mother,

pray for all mothers,

so that they will be able

to fulfill their responsibilities,.

Help them to be lovers and nurturers

of all human life,

all the while being examples

for their own children.

Pray for their children,

so that they, too,

will be faithful followers of your Son.

We pray for our mothers,

who have given us life and love.

We offer these prayers through Christ, our Lord,

and your Son,

in union with the Holy Spirit ,

one God forever and ever.

Amen.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal 

LAST CALL YEARBOOKS - Order your '23-'24 Yearbooks TODAY!

Please Note: Extras will NOT be available in the fall!

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

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please note that all FACTS tuition agreements and incidental invoices for the 2023-2024 school year must be settled by May 15th. Should you require any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cathy Russell at crussell@ap.school. Thank you!

APRIL HEROIC VIRTUE: JUSTICE

KA – Johnston | Kase Meyer

KB – Wilson | Waylon English

1A – Meyer | James Salmon

1B – Doyle | Helen Fawcett

2A – West | Brooklyn Goduto

2B – Guion | Alyssa Liggon

3A – Loyo | Sarah Sevilla

3B – Preuss | Sebastian Contreras

4A – Naeher | Benjamin Richards

4B – Gambertoglio | Joseph Rmeili

5A – Felchak | Max Reyes

5B – Fagan | Red Cardona

6A – Lemmeyer | Cato Lewis

6B – Insignares | Natalie Bartsch

7A – Sturgeon | Frannie Gamba Zavatarelli 

7B – Wallace | George Meyer

8A – Turner | Hanna Brumfield

8B – Biagi | James Curtin

Staff | Emily De Aragao

THE WAVE - Student Newspaper

The Summer edition of our student newspaper "The Wave" has been published! Read all about it! 

FLYNN O'HARA UNIFORMS

Available starting May 15!

We are so excited to begin our new partnership with Flynn O'Hara Uniforms for the 2024-2025 school year!

Shop Online (starting May 15th) at:

https://flynnohara.com/shop/st-anthony-of-padua-tx107/

Please visit the link above to shop for your uniform starting May 15. Enter your student’s grade & gender to view the products that he or she is permitted to wear to school. Please note that Flynn O’Hara offers Free Shipping on orders over $300.

Email Sign-Up Link:

To stay in the loop on uniform-related promotions and updates, join their email list HERE!

School Code: TX107

Local Store Information:

FlynnO’Hara Uniforms

1022 Wirt Road Suite 322

Houston, TX 77055

CURRENT HOURS:

Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

SAVE-THE-DATE - FlynnO'Hara Sizing Event

June 7 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mark your calendars for the FlynnO'Hara Sizing Event on June 7th from 10 AM to 2 PM in the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Fellowship Hall. This event is exclusively for sizing purposes, where Flynn O'Hara representatives will bring all sizes for our uniform pieces and assist parents with online ordering. Please note that no stock will be available for direct purchase at the event.

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

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 (only 3 more spots available!) LAST CHANCE! Sales close today!

FALL SPORTS COMMITMENT - Due May 20

We are delighted to offer the following fall athletics opportunities for our students.

• Boys & Girls Cross Country (5th - 8th Grades)
• Boys Football (6th-8th Grades)
• Co-ed Soccer (5th-8th Grades)
• Girls Volleyball (6th-8th Grades)

All students who are interested in participating in fall sports should complete the following Fall Sports Commitment form by Monday, May 20. A sports physical form must be turned in prior to the first practice. More details available at: https://ap.school/sports-commitment

SPRING SOCCER MINI CAMP

May 13, May 15, May 17 | 3:30-5:30 PM

Rising 5th - 8th Graders

This is a perfect opportunity for your athlete to come out and see what the great game of Soccer is all about and to experience Dolphins Soccer. Athlete’s will learn and experience Soccer skills such as – dribbling, agility, passing, shooting, defending & goalkeeping. Our Soccer Coaches – Carlos and Emmanuel Guzman will be conducting the Mini Camp and they are excited for the upcoming 2024 Dolphins Soccer season. If interested please fill out the permission form attached and return it to Coach Quickel by Friday, May 10th.

BOYS BASKETBALL CLINIC

Saturday, May 18 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM

For current 5th grade boys interested in basketball for 2024-2025 school year!

Come and meet the coaches and start preparing for next year! Please fill out the permission form and sent to Coach Quickel by May 10th.

FUN FIELD DAY - Tuesday, May 21 | Noon Release

Students will be asked to wear a special color t-shirt with school appropriate shorts (shorts that come to your fingertips when arms are down by your side, if shorts are too short, wear bike length leggings underneath or PE shorts will be provided), and tennis shoes (no flip flops or sandals). The t-shirt color has been determined by each core teacher, see attached chart. You do not need to purchase a shirt, try to find a shirt in your household that is closest to the determined color.  If your child requires sunscreen or bug spray, be sure to apply this at home.

PK3: Neon Green 

PK4A: Red

PK4B: Green

KA: Blue

KB: Tie-Dye

1A: Yellow

1B: Purple

2A: Blue

2B: Green

3A: Turquoise

3B: Camo

4A: White

4B: Black

5A: Orange

5B: Tie-Dye

6A: Pink

6B: Red

7A: Teal

7B: Navy

Each grade level will be a team, competing against a corresponding grade level team. Students in grades 1-7 will play in various large group games and relay races. Early Childhood will also participate in various games and relay races in a separate area. All students will end their day with a yummy snow cone. Early Childhood will end their day a little earlier and enjoy popcorn and a movie.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY tennis shoes are allowed (no flip flops or sandals). Drinking stations will be set up using a one-time use paper cone cup. This allows them to have a drink and throw it away and return to play. If you would like your student to bring their own reusable water bottle, it must be labeled and it is their responsibility to keep up with it throughout the day.

Field Day is a half day event; school is dismissed at 12:00 PM. There is no need to send a lunch or snack. We look forward to having a GREAT Field Day!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need a lot of volunteers to ensure that Fun Field Day runs smoothly. Please sign-up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-49408490-field#/

NURSE NOTES

For the week of May 6-10

Kindergarten: Reported case of Pneumonia

2nd Grade: Reported case of Strep Throat

5th Grade: Reported case of Strep Throat

6th Grade: Reported case of Strep Throat

8th Grade: Reported case of Conjunctivitis   

Please make sure if your child received any updated immunizations you send in an updated official immunization record to Mrs. Pavlock for the student records. If your child is going into Kindergarten or 7th grade next year they should have updated immunization and records due to turn in (unless you have already provided the records).  

If your child has any medication in the clinic, please remember to pick up the medication on or before the last day of school. All medication remaining in the clinic will be disposed of.  

If your child will require medication during the school year next year, please make sure you have any medication forms/medical care plans completed over the summer and ready to turn in at the beginning of next school year. A medication form signed by your child’s physician is required for any administration of prescription or over the counter medication. You may find the physical forms, medication forms, medical care plans online at: https://ap.school/nurse

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

SHOUT-OUTS! Thank you to Mrs. Alexandra Fulton for being our Teacher Appreciation Week Champion and helping us celebrate our teachers! Thank you also to all of the parents who dropped off goodies and helped cover lunchroom coverage - we appreciate all you do for our teachers and school! Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, Paduan Parents, and Student Council for providing lunches this week! It was wonderful!!

VOLUNTEERING:

• Fun Field Day - Volunteers needed to help with Field Day on May 21! Stay tuned for a Sign-up Genius! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-49408490-field#/
• 2024-2025 Room Parent & Volunteer Interest - Please indicate your volunteer interest for 2024-2025 school year at this link: https://ap.school/volunteer-interest

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. 

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, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Fellowship Hall



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

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND

St. Anthony parent, Mrs. Gloria Fawcett is starting a chapter of Odyssey of the Mind. It would be open to students of all ages. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Mrs. Fawcett. https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/

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).