Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

What an exciting week we have coming up at St. Anthony of Padua! Today, we have had Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears all over campus. It’s been a little different being a school full of mice instead of dolphins. 😊 This upcoming week, we will celebrate our school and encourage you to get involved! (For information on the entire week, please scroll down.) Please make plans to attend Wednesday’s Homecoming events. Besides the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dances, I think this is my favorite St. Anthony event! It is so fun to welcome alumni and their families and watch our current students of all ages enjoy inflatables, food trucks, cheering before the game and watching some amazing Dolphin Football in our season-opener! Your students will enjoy this time together and it is also a wonderful opportunity for our families to gather, welcome new families and get to know current families even better. A week in which we celebrate our entire Dolphin Family! Hope to see you there!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

WHAT'S BREWING WITH MRS. TUCKER - PLEASE NOTE CHANGES!

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!

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK - Sept. 15-22

Friday, Sept. 15 (Pep Rally Day) | Mickey & Minnie Day – Wear homecoming t-shirts & jeans or uniform bottoms with Mickey Mouse ears

Monday, Sept. 18 | Sleeping Beauties – Comfy Cozy PJ Day. *Must follow Free Dress Guidelines*

Tuesday, Sept. 19 | Monsters U – Wear College shirts with uniform bottoms.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 | Wonderland Wednesday – Crazy Hat Day. *Hats must be removed for Mass*

Thursday, Sept. 21 | Ohana Day – Hawaiian shirts with uniform bottoms.

Friday, Sept. 22 | GO ASTROS – Wear Astros shirts with jeans or uniform bottoms.

HOMECOMING GAME & EVENT

Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Football game, Angels’ cheer clinic performance, Rollin’ Wingz, Lupe Tortilla, Curbside Sliderz & Tikiz Shave Ice food trucks, concessions, inflatables, alumni booth, and more! Fun for the whole family!

MIDDLE SCHOOL JOHN 15 RETREAT

Saturday, Sept. 23 | 9 AM - 1 PM | St. Anthony of Padua Youth Room

All Middle School students are invited! Come join us for food, activities, and spending time with each other and the Lord! Cost is $5 per student. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Martin at kmartin@ap.school.

Sign-up at: https://ap.school/john15

NURSE NOTES

For 9/11/23-9/15/23:

• 8th grade – one reported case of strep throat

Flu season will be upon us soon. If your children regularly get their flu shots this is just a reminder to check in with their pediatrician to see if they have them available.  

Grab your cowboy boots, bring your partner, and join us for dancing and fun at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Mother-Son Dance! There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be served. Due to space constraints, this event is for enrolled students and mothers only. Thank you kindly for letting us know if you plan to attend!

DOLPHIN ATHLETICS UPDATE

9/11/23: Volleyball at St. Theresa - Varsity B won 2-0; Varsity A won 2-0.

9/12/23: Volleyball at St. Anthony vs Christ the Redeemer - Varsity B lost 0-2; Varsity A lost 1-2.

9/13/23: Volleyball at St. Rose of Lima - Varsity B lost 1-2; Varsity A lost 1-2

9/14/23: Football at St. Anthony. St. Anthony-52, Faith West Academy-27

DOLPHIN SPORTS NEXT WEEK:

9/16/23: SAOPCS Cross Country at the Woodlands Christian CC Meet #2 - TBA

9/18/23: Volleyball at St. Anthony vs. Trinity Klein - C team, 4:30 PM; Varsity B, 5:30 PM; Varsity A, 6:00 PM.

9/19/23: Volleyball at Christ the Redeemer - Varsity B; 4:30 PM; Varsity A, 5:30 PM

9/19/23: Soccer at Christ the Redeemer - Varsity, 5:30 PM

9/20/23: HOMECOMING. Football vs. St. Anne Tomball, 5:00 PM

9/21/23: Soccer at St. Anthony vs. St. Anne Tomball. JV, 4:30 PM; Varsity, 5:00 PM

9/23/23: SAOPCS Cross Country at the Woodlands Christian CC Meet #3 - TBA

9/23/23: Football vs. St. Mark Lutheran School at St. Anthony, 2:00 PM

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

We are currently seeking applicants for Substitutes – Classroom (PreK-3 through 8th Grade). If you are interested and would like to be considered for a substitute position, please contact Veronica Tucker, Principal, at vtucker@ap.school.

SPIRIT STORE - Show your St. Anthony Pride!

Check out our online store Spirit Store at SquadLocker. There is something for everyone in the family, from beach towels to water-bottles, sweatshirts to backpacks, pajamas to tote bags! Outerwear & Sweatshirts may be worn by students over uniforms.

ROBOFINS ROBOTICS CLUB - INFORMATION MEETING

Thursday, Sept. 21 | 4 pm | Room 224 (Mrs. Biagi’s room)

Open to 6th, 7th, 8th Grade (do not need to be enrolled in Robotics class)

Check out the flyer for more info! Questions, contact Mrs. Failde at afailde@ap.school.

SACRED SOLES RUN CLUB

Wednesdays | 4-4:30 PM | Sports Fields

Open to all students. 

Starting September 27 (dependent on weather).

• FUN. A simple and effective program that gets kids moving.
• GOALS. Opportunities for kids to learn effective goal setting.
• EXCITEMENT. Fueling kids so they’ll be active in other areas of life.
• CERTIFICATES. For completing a ½ marathon and a full marathon.

Cost is $15. RUN CLUB REGISTRATION FORM. Any questions, contact Mrs. Koett.

CAR LINE VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!

We are still 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. 
• 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.

WISH LIST - 2023-2024

Are you interested in making an immediate impact for our students? We have created a list of classroom or school-wide items that we would like to purchase! As a school we will be working to fund these items through the Fund for St. Anthony but if you would like to give to specific items, you may give online at the link below. A gift through our Wish List also counts as Fund for St. Anthony Participation (more on the Fund for St. Anthony to come)!

Thank you to the Forestier Family for purchasing the Kindergarten Rug for KB!

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

MONDAYS - Strings Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 18.

MONDAYS - ZUMBA® Kids Jr. Club.

TUESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 AM in Fellowship Hall.

TUESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204. 

TUESDAYS - Awakening! Bible Study, 7:15 AM, Paduan Center.

WEDNESDAYS - Mass Choir, 6:45 AM, Sheltz Hall. 

WEDNESDAYS - Sacred Soles Run Club, 3:30 PM, Sports Fields. Starting Sept. 27.

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. 

9/16/2023 - HOMECOMING CHEER CLINIC, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Gym.

9/18/2023 - Sleeping Beauties: Comfy Cozy PJ Day. *Must follow Free Dress Guidelines*

9/19/2023 - Monsters U: Wear College shirts with uniform bottoms.

9/20/2023 - Wonderland Wednesday: Crazy Hat Day. *Hats must be removed for Mass*

9/20/2023 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker-Kindergarten, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

9/20/2023 - Mass (6-2), 9:00 AM, Church

9/20/2023 - Homecoming, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

9/21/2023 - Fall Conferences sign-up opens

9/21/2023 - Ohana Day: Hawaiian shirts with uniform bottoms.

9/21/2023 - Paduan Pods

9/22/2023 - GO ASTROS: Wear Astros shirts with jeans or uniform bottoms.

9/22/2023 - Astros Game: St. Anthony Choir sings the National Anthem.

9/23/2023 - Middle School Retreat | John:15 Retreat, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Youth Room. To sign-up: https://ap.school/john15

9/27/2023 - Mass (8-2)

9/28/2023 - Fall Conferences sign-up closes at noon.

9/30/2023 - Mother-Son Dance, 6:30-8:00 PM, Gym (RSVP)

Full Calendar available in ParentsWeb!

Frassati Catholic Applications Open for 2024-25

Applications are open for the 2024-25 academic year at Frassati Catholic High School! For current 8th grade students or those interested in transferring, this is the first step to becoming a Frassati Falcon - and families can get started today. Simply log in to the SchoolAdmin admissions portal, click "begin admissions process" and you'll be on your way! Following the completion of the application, applicants will have access to the applicant checklist, providing the ability to upload documents, see their application progress, and even schedule a shadow visit on campus this fall.

The Frassati Family Association - September 18 at 6:30pm

Come to Frassati Catholic Monday, September 18 at 6:30pm in the Assembly Hall for the Frassati Family Association Lecture Series. Dr. Roland Millare, who serves as the Vice President of Curriculum and the Director of Clergy Initiatives for the St. John Paul II Foundation (Houston, TX), will give a talk on The Holy Eucharist and the Domestic Church. See the event flyer (click here) for more details.

Middle School Football Night - October 13

Friday, October 13, is Frassati Catholic High School's Middle School Football Night. All middle school (and elementary) students get in free as Falcons Football takes on All Saints Episcopal. We'll invite athletes, cheerleaders, band and choir members to join us at points throughout the game. Gates open at 6pm, with the National Anthem at 6:50pm, and kickoff at 7pm. Tickets for adult family members on sale HERE on the Athletics page of the Frassati Catholic website. See you there! Located at St. Michael the Archangel Field at Frassati Catholic High School.

Frassati Catholic 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.  

EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBIT

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 7 • 6 PM - 8 PM

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 8 • 8 AM - 8 PM

• English & Spanish Exhibits will be in the Gym

With these few words, Carlo Acutis, the boy who died of leukemia, outlines the distinguishing feature of his brief existence: to live with Jesus, of Jesus, and in Jesus. This international exhibition was created and designed by Blessed Carlo Acutis in 2002. More info at: https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1782640

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

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA CHILI FEST

Catholic Daughters of America is holding their annual Chili Fest here at St. Anthony of Padua on Saturday Oct. 14 at 6 PM. If you are interested in putting together a chili team, it only costs $25 to enter. More info at: https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1906279

FAITH & FLIP-FLOPS AT BIG RIVERS WATERPARK & ADVENTURES

Come out for a day of Praise & Worship on Saturday, Sept. 23rd.

Group Rate of $19.99 per person (minimum of 15 per group). For more information contact Big Rivers Group Events Department at 832-509-1833 or email Events@bigriverswaterpark.com.