Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

I am excited to share that our 2025-2026 school calendar has been approved by the Archdiocese. The calendar is attached. Key dates include:

• First Day of School: August 11th (noon dismissal)
• Thanksgiving Break: November 24th – 28th
• Christmas Break: December 22nd– January 5th 
• Spring Break: March 9th – 13th 
• Easter Break: April 3rd – 7th 
• 8th Grade Graduation: May 15th
• Last Day of School (Pre-K3 – 7th Grade): May 22nd (noon dismissal)

Please also take note of inclement weather days and conference days.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

✍️ February Writing Leaders

1st grade: Lily Martin, Liam Maza, Zack Toma

3rd grade: John Bradford, Norah Qadir, Ellie Welch

ACE Scholarships

St. Anthony is proud to be a partner school with ACE Scholarships, providing an additional need-based tuition assistance opportunity for our students. Applications are submitted through FACTS and are due April 15, 2025. For more details, please refer to the document below.

Order Your 2025 Yearbook & Ads Today!

Don't miss out on capturing this year's memories! Yearbook orders are now open—secure your copy today through Jostens Yearbooks.

Want to celebrate your student with a personal touch? Yearbook ad spaces are available! Create a custom tribute by ordering through our Ad Store.

📸 We’re looking forward to a fantastic 2025 yearbook season! If you have any yearbook questions, please reach out to Mrs. Morgan at dmorgan@ap.school.

📢 Reminder for Early Childhood Families! 📢

There will be no school for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kindergarten on Monday, February 24 as we conduct screenings for our incoming students. Enjoy the long weekend, and thank you for your support!

DNN-Friday, Feb. 21

🏃‍♀️⚾️ Athletics Update 🏃‍♀️⚾️ Spring sports are in full swing for the Dolphins!

• Baseball: The Diamond Dolphins kick off their season on Monday, February 24th, with their first game against St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Catch the action at Bear Creek Park at 4:00 PM!
• Track & Field: The Dolphins Track team is hard at work, training after school at The Woodlands 9th Grade Campus Track as they prepare for their first meet on Saturday, March 22nd.

Let’s cheer on our Dolphins this season—GO DOLPHINS! 🐬💙

TEACHER LUNCHEON – FEB. 26

Our amazing Paduan Parent Coordinators are hosting a special teacher luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with lunch duties and to provide festive desserts and drinks to make the day extra special for our teachers. Thank you for helping us show our appreciation! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-54095777-paduan#/

GO TEXAN DAY - FEB. 28

Please join us for Go Texan Day on Feb. 28th! We have many fun activities planned, and we need safe environment-certified volunteers to help to make our day a success! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. All volunteers must comply with safe environment training! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-54984625-halloween#/

GALA ASSISTANCE - FEB. 28, MAR. 1, MAR. 2

Thank you for offering your talent to help make this fun event a success! Volunteer time can be tracked as Paduan Points. If you can help with late night event break-down and or volunteering on Sunday, you can earn DOUBLE Paduan Points! Many hands make LIGHT WORK! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-54590386-gala#/

SMART FAMILIES

Thanks to those who were able to join us a few weeks ago for our conversation with Dawn Gibler from Elijah Rising. If you would like access to recording, please see below.

Are you concerned about internet safety and how to protect your kids? 

This video features Dawn Gibler from Elijah Rising, a Houston-based organization dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking. Dawn provides valuable insights on online risks and practical strategies for protecting children from online grooming. 

NURSE NOTES

Reported Cases For 2/17/25-2/21/25:

• Pre-K4: One reported case of strep throat

SILENT AUCTION

Our silent auction is open for online bidding starting today! With many amazing items this year, please check them all out!  If you haven't used our Gala website before, please consider pre-registering on the site or text: apschool to 76278. You do not need to be present at the gala to bid in our silent auction - it's all online!

SINGLE BID VS. AUTO-BID: A single bid can be placed as a one-time bid for any amount. An auto-bid can be placed and set at the maximum amount you are willing to spend. With auto-bid, our system will place your bid at the minimum amount needed to lead. When you are outbid, our system will automatically bid for you until your maximum is reached.

WHO WINS? When two bids are placed for the same amount, the bid placed first, based on the timestamp, wins. Timestamps are set when the initial bid is placed, for auto-bids this is when the initial maximum bid was set. TRANSLATION? If you really want an item in our silent auction, consider placing an auto-bid, and place it early!

Auction will close on Saturday, March 1 at 9:45 PM and 10:00 PM!

GALA WEBSITE: https://apschool.givesmart.com

Get Gala-Ready & Give Back! ✨🎭

Join us for two exciting events to help you prepare for The One Gala while supporting St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School!

👔 Suit Supply – Exclusive Shopping Event

Discover the stunning 2025 Spring/Summer Collection while enjoying drinks, light bites, and expert styling advice. 10% of all proceeds will be donated back to our school!

📍 Suit Supply, The Woodlands – 9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

🗓 Friday, Feb. 21 | 6-8 PM

• RSVP to woodlands@suitsupply.com

💅 Plush Nail Bar – Gala Glam Nails

Get your nails done at Plush Nail Bar and be gala-ready! Visit any Plush location on Feb. 26 or Feb. 27, mention St. Anthony, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school! Look your best while making a difference! 💙✨

• Plush Nail Bar The Woodlands, 9950 Woodlands Pkwy, The Woodlands
• Plush Nail Bar Woodforest, 791 Fish Creek Thoroughfare #20, Montgomery, TX 77316

GALA HOTEL ROOM DISCOUNT 

The Hyatt Regency Conroe has provided us a discount on rooms that are reserved for our March 1 Gala. To book a room at this discounted rate, please use the link below.

Leila & Jason Higham

SIGN-UP PARTIES

DINO PARTY

For Pre-K3

Friday, Mar. 21

5:00-7:00 pm

WILDLIFE PARTY

For 3rd Grade

Friday, Mar. 21

4:30-6:00 PM

MOMS NIGHT OUT-HIBACHI

For St. Anthony Moms

Saturday, Mar. 22

5:30-8:00 PM

PETTING ZOO PARTY

For Kindergarten

Friday, March 28

4:30-6:00 PM

PUPPY PARTY

For 2nd Grade

Thursday, April 3

4:30-6:00 PM

LUAU PARTY

For 1st Grade

Friday, April 4

4:30-6:00 PM

SOLD OUT!

JAMFEST - FAMILY PARTY

For St. Anthony Families

Saturday, April 5

2:00-5:00 PM

LUNCH WITH FATHER JESSE

For 2nd Grade

Thursday, April 10

4:30 - 7:00 PM

EASTER COOKIE DECORATING

For 1st - 8th Grade

Thursday, April 10

4:30-7:00 PM

VARIETY SHOW

For students - all ages!

Tuesday, May 20

2:30 PM

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

MONDAYS - Spanish Culture Club, 3:45-4:30 PM.

MONDAYS - Violin Club, 3:45-4:30 PM.

TUESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 AM in Paduan Center. 

WEDNESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:00 AM, PLB Room 204.

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

WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 3:45-5:00 PM, Art Room.

WEDNESDAYS - Run Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Sports Fields.

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. 

02/24/2025 - COMMITTEE MEETING | Advancement

02/24/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Early Childhood Holiday

02/26/2025 - MASS | Wednesday of the 7th Week of Ordinary Time | 4B, 8:30 AM, Church

02/26/2025 - RECONCILIATION | Middle School | OLA Chapel

02/26/2025 - SPIRIT DAY | Plush Nail Bar

02/26/2025 - STAFF | Luncheon | Provided by Paduan Parents

02/27/2025 - SPIRIT DAY | Plush Nail Bar

02/27/2025 - COMMITTEE MEETING | Finance

02/27/2025 - COMMITTEE MEETING | School Advisory

02/27/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Great History Challenge | MS Students

02/28/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Go Texan Day

03/01/2025 - GALA EVENT | The ONE Gala

03/03/2025 - FIELD TRIP | 5th Grade

03/03/2025 - FIELD TRIP | 8th Grade

03/04/2025 - FIELD TRIP | 6th Grade

03/04/2025 - FIELD TRIP | 7th Grade

03/05/2025 - MASS | Ash Wednesday | 8:30 AM, Church

03/06/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Storybook Character Parade | Kinder

03/07/2025 - NO SCHOOL | Fund for St. Anthony Incentive

03/10/2025 - 03/14/2025 - NO SCHOOL | Spring Break

Full Calendar available in FACTS!

To subscribe to our FACTS school calendar copy and paste this URL into your calendar app:

https://saty-tx.client.renweb.com/pwr/school/ical.cfm?u=11371&h=2D672FF8548A&s=&ut=STAFF&f2=0&sc=SAPCS&t=s