Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, 

Happy May! So many things happening this month at St. Anthony of Padua! With all the excitement of closing the school year, it is important to remember the significance of this month in our Catholic faith. May is traditionally known as the month of Mary, a time when we honor and pay tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Throughout this month, we encourage our students to deepen their devotion to Mary through prayer, reflection, and acts of love. We opened the month with our May Crowning Mass on Wednesday when our second-graders, who just received their First Holy Communion, showered Mary with flowers and then crowned her as the Queen of Saints and Our Mother. It was beautiful! 

We invite you to join us in celebrating the month of Mary at home by participating in special prayers, rosaries, devotions, and activities that honor Mary’s role in our faith. Let us come together as a school community to show our love and reverence for the Blessed Mother. May Mary's intercession guide us and inspire us to live out our faith with the same grace and devotion that she exemplified. 

Mary, Notre Dame, Our Lady, Pray for Us.

Mary, Our Lady of the Angels, Pray for Us.

Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for Us.

Mary, Undoer of Knots, Pray for Us.

Mary, Queen of All Saints, Pray for Us.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker 

Principal

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 WRITING LEADERS

1st grade-Charlie Graham, Ana Lucia Pelaez, Lucia Dabdoub, Sophie Richards, Isabella Scholler

2nd grade-Oliver Galindo, Sofia George, Hunter Hansen, Lucia Vigil, Annalee St. John

3rd grade-Ibrahim Chaparro, Brady Bonilla, Joshua Cook-Norris, Emmy Fulton, Mia English, Luke De Vera, Katelyn Chen

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - May 6-10

Clink Link for Printable Schedule!

Monday, May 6 – Look What You Made Me "Brew”

• Students bring teachers notes or cards to tell their teacher what they helped them do (brew) this year! Printable Thank You
• Parents sign-up to bring in snacks or coffee for the staff lounges! (Sign-up Genius - make sure you select the correct tab!)

Tuesday, May 7 – Shake It Off

• Students bring in a flower to help their teacher smile, “Shake it off” and have a great day!

Wednesday, May 8 – Wildest Dreams

• Parents give the teachers a break and sign-up to cover lunch duty (Sign-up Genius - make sure you select the correct tab!)

Thursday, May 9 – Sweet Nothings

• Students bring your teachers a small sweet or salty treat!
• Parents give the teachers break and sign-up to cover lunch duty & bring desserts (Sign-up Genius - make sure you select the correct tab!)

Friday, May 10 – You Make the Whole Place Shimmer

• Show your teacher how much they “shimmer” with a gift card or item of your choice. Thanks for a great year!

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!)

DNN - May 3, 2024 - Final DNN of the year!

DOLPHIN ATHLETICS

CONGRATULATIONS! Dolphins GHCAA Track Championship Meet Competitors!

Marina Gonzales - 5th place - 800 meter run.

Alan Aertker - 2nd place - 800 meter run, 1st place in the Mile run

Ana Lucia Yepiz - 6th place - Mile run

Hallie Martin - 4th place - Long Jump, 1st place - 100 meter hurdles, & 1st place - 200 meter dash.

Nicolas Velardo - 3rd place - Long Jump

Caleb Piefer - 4th place - Mile run

• Great Job Dolphins & Track Coach Oscar Garcia!!!

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.

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.

NURSE NOTES

For the week of April 29-May 3

Nothing notable this week.

Late reports from last week:

Pre-K3: One case of strep throat

1st Grade: One case of strep throat

5th Grade: One 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!

VOLUNTEERING:

• Teacher Appreciation Week - Click the different tabs at top to sign-up for lunchroom coverage or bringing coffee on Monday!! http://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/33774D702A6C9E8C71-teacher

• New Family Ambassadors – We need volunteers to serve as ambassadors for our school over the summer to welcome new families. We will do our best match families with similar grades. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-49032644-newfamily#/

• 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#/

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. 

05/06/2024 - 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, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Fellowship Hall



Full Calendar available in ParentsWeb!

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/

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).