Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

We have a big week coming up as today we wrap up Red Ribbon Week. This upcoming week, we celebrate our first All Saints’ STREAM Day. As our returning families know, we have two school-wide STREAM Days each year. This year, we have added two new ones so that we have a three-year rotation. In addition to Wednesday’s All Saints’ STREAM Day, we will have Healthy Dolphin Day in the Spring. This upcoming Wednesday, November 1st, we will celebrate Mass at 9:00 AM and invite you to join us! Then, throughout the afternoon, STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities will be conducted allowing students hands-on opportunities to explore these fields with connections to the Saints. We look forward to having our parents volunteer to help. We still have some stations needing parents. Please consider signing up with this link (see Sign-Up Genius Link). We really need your help and this is a great way to earn Paduan Points and see our students in action! 😊 Please be sure to ask your students about this day and look for pictures. 

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

1st QUARTER AWARDS - 2023-2024

HONOR ROLL

5th Grade: Grace Barr, Sofia Bradford, Max Carvajal Tucker, JP De Azevedo, Emily Curtin, Matias Forero Duarte, Marina Gonzalez, Addie Harris, Bryson Higham, Lucas Hubbard, Annika Johnston, Lee Ann Jurkus, Madison Laborde, Alexis Liggon, Melba Little, Roberta Mateos, Isabella McDevitt, Ray Midden, Mikey Peschier, Caroline Piefer, Pierce Smithson, Charlotte Tressel, Davidson Tucker

ST. ANTHONY HONOR ROLL

6th Grade: Natalie Bartsch, Khloe Flores, Ava Ibrahim, Liam Jundos, Emme Kinnicutt, Hannah Kinnicutt, Zofia Lewis, Julieta Molina Ganau, AJ Rangel, Alex Toma, Luke Toma, Lindsey Twellman

7th Grade: Ximena Berezowsky, Martin Calero, Sebastien Fournier, Will Pesce, Conrad Shaw, Sofia Tellez Gomez

8th Grade: James Curtin, Isabella Del Valle, Addy Gregory, Amelie Hernandez-Parks, Aryanna Lorenzetti, Hallie Martin, Ellie Tressel, Sammy White, Fernanda Yepiz Zamora, Evan Yu, Evan Sophia Zander

PADUAN HONOR ROLL

6th Grade: Alex Bierschenk, Noah Daigle, Theresa Nahigian, Anna Pickett, Ximena Ruiz Olloqui, Ana Lucia Yepiz Zamora

7th Grade: Quinn Cooper, George Meyer, Julia Paddock

8th Grade: Elsie Enia, Jacob Hubbard, Peter Nava Trevino, Andrew Oghena

PADUAN PRIDE AWARD

1st Grade: Gabby Walker, Karina Higham 

2nd Grade: Norah Qadir, Ellie Welch, Liam Kaercher

3rd Grade: Katelyn Chen, Mia English, Annika Maza, Madelyn Click

4th Grade: Julianna Flores, Camila Boles, Brian Goduto, Anne Gorg

5th Grade: Addie Harris, Annika Johnston, Grace Barr, Bryson Higham

6th Grade: Aria Basford, Lindsey Twellman

7th Grade: Sofia Tellez Gomez, Sebastien Fournier, Maryn Halstead

8th Grade: Ellie Tressel, Sammy White, Fernanda Yepiz, Fergus Shaw  

CHRISTIAN SPIRIT AWARD

1st Grade: Emmy Rose Garfield, Lucia Dabdoub

2nd Grade: Klay Ortega, Cerise Smithson, Leighton Cooper

3rd Grade: Rosie Pesce, Emmy Fulton, Mario Cruz, Alejandro Pelaez

4th Grade: Miles Ourso, Sophia Salinas, Ben Enia, Aliana Russell

5th Grade: Emily Curtin, Levi Pond, Madison Laborde, Davidson Tucker

6th Grade: Riley Childress, Natalie Bartsch

7th Grade: Nicholas Coon, Emma Anderson, Fernanda Servin-Hernandez

8th Grade: Corina Guzman, Michael Basford, James Curtin, Hallie Martin

BEACON OF LIGHT AWARD

1st Grade: Gael Boles, Victor Contreras

2nd Grade: Luke Borsboom, Boone McKinney, Jackson Smart

3rd Grade: Andriana Oghena, Claire Greenberg, Sebastian Contreras

4th Grade: Luke Holub, Brian Shaughnessy, Eduardo Vigil

5th Grade: William Paz-Alegretti, Kate Knower, Juan Pablo Cornejo

6th Grade: Layla Blaschke, Emmy Gregory, Porter Ourso

7th Grade: Ricky Bucio, Amelia Curry, Diego Nava

8th Grade: Evan Sophia Zander, Anthony Janda, Amelie Hernandez-Parks, Jayden Salinas  

Details about Honors, Awards & Recognition can be found on pg. 62-63 of the Family Handbook.

WHAT'S BREWING WITH MRS. TUCKER

Informal grade-level meetings with Mrs. Tucker. Meetings start at 8:15 AM in the Paduan Center/AMR (unless otherwise noted). Bring your own coffee!

Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 3rd Grade

Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 5th Grade

Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 4th Grade

Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 1st Grade

VETERANS TRIBUTE

This year, we will once again be honoring all veterans in our St. Anthony's community with a presentation prior to the 3rd Grade program. If you want to have your veteran included in this tribute, please use the following form to submit your veteran's information and photo. All information & photos must be received by Nov. 3rd. We can not guarantee inclusion for information sent late.

NURSE NOTES

For 10/23/23-10/27/23:

Nurse notes for the week of October 22, 2023:

• Pre-K3: One reported case of strep throat & One reported case of stomach virus 
• Kindergarten: Two reported cases of strep throat
• 2nd Grade: One reported case of influenza
• 3rd Grade: One reported case of strep throat & One reported case of influenza
• 5th Grade: One reported case of strep throat
• 8th Grade: One reported case of influenza

It is not required for students to see their physician for a diagnosis, so there may be additional cases of influenza that are not diagnosed.  

DOLPHIN ATHLETICS UPDATE

10/23/23 - The Dolphins Varsity Volleyball team traveled to Sugarland to take on the Saints of St. Laurence Catholic School. The Dolphins put up a hard fight but fell to St. Laurence 2 games to 0. The Dolphins reached the play-offs for the first time is the last 4 years! Way to go Dolphins!

10/24/23 - Varsity Soccer team played their last home game and defeated the Crusaders of Christ the Redeemer Catholic School 6 to 1.

10/25/23 - The Football Dolphins played the Cardinals of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in the GHCAA Football playoffs at Frassati High School.

Final Score - Dolphins - 57, Cardinals - 28. 

10/26/23 - Dolphins soccer teams finished their regular season games at Regis. JV - Dolphins-1, Regis-5. Varsity played some of there best soccer of the season, but came up short to the undefeated Knights of Regis. Varsity-2, Regis-3.

Dolphins Sports Next Week:

The Varsity Soccer Team will travel to St Michael Catholic School in Houston on to take on the Tigers in the first round of the GHCAA soccer play-offs – Date & Time to be announced. Good Luck in the Play-offs Varsity soccer team!

The Football team will play in the GHCAA 6-Man Football Championship vs St Thomas More – Date, Time & Location to be announced.

Good Luck Dolphins! Bring Home a Championship and “Hang ANOTHER Banner!”

COLD WEATHER APPAREL

As the weather turns cooler, please remember that ONLY St. Anthony of Padua outerwear (from Risse or Squadlocker) may be worn in the classrooms. Hoodies are not allowed in classrooms. Any jackets / coats may be worn outside or to and from school, but must remain stored in lockers or cubbies during the school day.

DNN - 10/27/23

"THE WAVE"- FALL 2023 EDITION

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

CLASS GROUP PICTURES & PICTURE RE-TAKES

Class group pictures and retakes will take place Wednesday, November 15th.

LIFETOUCH COUPON

Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures! ENJOY 10% OFF your order with this coupon code! CODE: F202310OFF | EXPIRES: May 1, 2024

November 12 – November 17 | FALL BOOK FAIR

**All book fair visitors & volunteers must check-in through the front office.**

Sunday, Nov. 12: Open after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses

Monday, Nov. 13: 7:40 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 7:40 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 15: 7:40 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday, Nov. 16: 7:40 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday, Nov. 17: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Grandparents Day)

To purchase books at the Online Book Fair or purchase gift cards for students and teachers to use please visit: https://efairs.literati.com/?school=saint-anthony-of-padua-school-the-woodlands-tx!

GRANDPARENTS DAY

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

On Grandparents Day, grandparents will spend time enjoying morning refreshments and fine arts performances, visiting our book fair, participating in classroom activities, and attending Mass with their favorite students. Students will dismiss at 12:00 PM noon to enjoy the rest of the day with their grandparents. Grandparents listed in FACTS were mailed invitation postcards. Please remind your grandparents to RSVP if they plan to attend!

NOTE: Students without Grandparents attending will still participate in classroom activities and receive donuts! 

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

ALL SAINTS STREAM DAY – Nov. 1

All Saints STREAM Day will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 1st from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, and volunteers will be needed to assist students at each station. Supplies and details for every activity will be provided. Volunteers will need to stay at each station until the end of their sign-up time to assist with all classes passing through. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE SAFE-ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANT.

MORE VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! Especially for Middle School slots!

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERING - Nov. 12-17

We are excited to announce our Fall Book Fair. Please help make our fair a success by volunteering at our fair. Volunteers will help students pick out books, tidying up displays, and may assist with checking out purchases as well.  All volunteers must be compliant with Safe Environment training. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Morgan, dmorgan@ap.school.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School relies on annual, tax-deductible gifts, in addition to tuition, to balance the budget each year and continue to provide greater opportunities and facilities for our children. This year, we need your help to continue providing faculty development, offer current technology and resources, and add additional security (a full-time dedicated deputy)! Please consider increasing your gift in 2023-2024 to support this critical need. Thank you for your prayers and support of this effort!

WHAT IS THE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY?

The Leadership Society is a group of lead benefactors to the Fund for St. Anthony, who through their generosity demonstrate a commitment to the ideals and mission of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. All individuals, companies and foundations are invited to join as members by making a gift of $2,000 or more by June 30, 2023 to the Fund for St. Anthony. Members are invited to a recognition reception with our Pastor, Principal and the School Advisory Committee for their investment in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School and are recognized in the school’s annual gratitude report. Additionally, gifts for $3,500 or more will be honored with a table for 10 at the 2024 Auction Gala. We are blessed and grateful for the devotion of the many members of The Leadership Society.



• $15,000 and above Partners in Mission
• $10,000 to $14,999 Pastor’s Circle
• $5,000 to $9,999 Principal’s Guild
• $3,000 to $4,999 Beacon of Light
• $1,500 to $2,999 Circle of Saints

FUN FOR ALL!

• The first two (2) classes or homerooms to reach 100% Family Participation in the Fund for St. Anthony will earn a special Free Dress Day & Pizza Party!  
• When we reach 90% family participation in the Fund for St. Anthony, the entire school will earn Friday, March 8 (the Friday before spring break) as a DAY OFF! As of today we are at 15% family participation!
• Gifts of $3,500 or more will be honored with a table for 10 at the Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala on April 6, 2024.

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

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

MONDAYS - ZUMBA® Kids Jr. Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Spanish classroom.

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. 

10/23/2023 - Red Ribbon Week - October 23-27

10/23/2023 - Red Ribbon Week: Peace Out to Drugs – Students may wear peace or tie-dye t-shirts with uniform bottoms.

10/24/2023 - Red Ribbon Week: Heroes Don’t Do Drugs – Students may wear super hero shirts with uniform bottoms.

10/25/2023 - Mass (7-1), 9:00 AM, Church

10/25/2023 - Red Ribbon Week: Be a Smartie, Say No to Drugs – Students should wear official Mass uniforms. Everyone gets a Smartie candy!

10/25/2023 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker-3rd Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

10/26/2023 - Red Ribbon Week: Team Up Against Drugs – Students may wear sports shirts or jerseys with uniform bottoms.

10/27/2023 - Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day

10/27/2023 - Red Ribbon Week: Use Your Head, Don’t Do Drugs – Crazy hair day! It’s also a Spirit Shirt & Jeans day!

10/27/2023 - Middle School Social, 6:30-8:30 PM, Gym

10/31/2023 - Steps for Students Registrants may wear Halloween Shirts & Jeans or Uniform bottoms. Register at: https://runsignup.com/apschooltx

11/01/2023 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker- 5th Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

11/01/2023 - All Saints Day: Mass (4B), 9:00 AM, Church

11/01/2023 - All Saints STREAM Day

11/02/2023 - Living Room Show

11/02/2023 - Saints Bee, 8:15 AM, Gym

11/02/2023 - 3rd Grade Saints Gallery | 2:30-3:15 PM

11/03/2023 - Prospective Family Fall Preview, 8:30 AM

**Athletics events are featured on the full calendar in FACTS or in the app!**

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. ANTHONY ALL SAINTS DAY FESTIVAL

Please see the attached flyer for information about attending, and also information about volunteering! Volunteering includes signing up for a very easy (and very clever) saint-themed activity, or various other ways to donate your time/efforts/gifts to our parish community. Please click the link below to check out what options are still open! https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1898576

Thank you very much in advance, and may your patron saints continue to pray for you always!

FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - Nov. 8

The Frassati Catholic Open House is the perfect event for 6th-8th grade students and families interested in becoming Frassati Falcons. On Wednesday, November 8, from 6-8pm you're invited to the Frassati Catholic Open House for an info session and tours of campus. Learn more about Frassati Catholic, meet current students and faculty, and take the opportunity to see what life is like at a Frassati Falcon. RSVP at https://www.frassaticatholic.org/openhouse.