🙏The Messenger - March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Welcome to the Fourth Quarter! This past Monday, we had our monthly all-school assembly. I hope your students tell you about these meetings. We pray together as a school family and then we recognize those who have been identified as beautifully living out the heroic virtue of the month. Last month, our heroic virtue was Fortitude. Then we learned about our new heroic virtue, Fortitude. Next, we honor students who have earned academic achievements. This month, we recognized Writing Leaders, Great History Challenge Finalists, our Academic Decathletes and our finalists in the Archdiocesan Sacred Poetry contest. We closed with a big rendition of Happy Birthday for all of our March birthdays. This time to come together as a school family is one of the highlights of my month. I hope your students enjoy it too! We are excited to start our final quarter and end the year strong! 😊

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS

HEROIC VIRTUE - FORTITUDE

Kindergarten A: Victor Madrigal

Kindergarten B: Giovanna Giardina

1A: Edmundo Trejo Gonzales

1B: Madeline Mock

2A: Claire Barr

2B: Luci Bello

3A: Maria Luisa Yepiz

3B: Benjamin David

4A: Brady Bonilla

4B: Evie Brennan

5A: Henry Dugas

5B: John Carsey

6A: Melba Little

6B: Will Burns

7A: Porter Ourso

7B: Noah Brennan

8A: Sebastien Fournier

8B: Natalya Hromanik

SAVE-THE-DATE: First School-wide Art Show!

📅 Thursday, April 3, 2025

⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 School Gym

Come celebrate the incredible creativity of our students as we showcase their artistic talents in a stunning gallery-style exhibit. Don’t miss this special evening of art, imagination, and inspiration!

Give the Gift of Life – Blood Drive - Sunday, April 6

Join us in making a difference! St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is hosting a blood drive on Sunday, April 6, in honor of our student Marina Gonzalez, who was diagnosed with aplastic anemia in December 2024. Marina has received numerous blood transfusions, and your donation can help patients like her in critical need.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 6

📍 Location: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

🔗 Schedule Your Donation: Click Here to Sign Up

Thank you for supporting Marina and all those who rely on life-saving blood donations! ❤️

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.

UNIFORM SHOPPING 2025-2026

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DNN-3/21/25

Check out this week's episode of Dolphin Network News!

DNN-3/21/25

🏃‍♀️⚾️ Athletics Update 🏃‍♀️⚾️

This Week in Dolphins Sports:

Tuesday: The Dolphins Baseball team hosted the Cardinals from St. Rose of Lima. It was a hard-fought game, but the Dolphins came up just short in a close matchup.

Thursday: The Dolphins were back at home taking on the Christ the Redeemer Crusaders—and they brought home a big WIN!

Final Score: Dolphins 8, Crusaders 3 🏆

TODAY: The Dolphins take the field again in a non-conference matchup against the Covenant Christian Cougars.

Game Time: 4:30 PM at Dolphins Field

Come out and cheer on the team!

Saturday, 3/22: The Dolphins Track & Field team kicks off their season at the GHCAA Meet #1 at Barnett Stadium.

Field Events: Begin at 9:00 AM
Running Events: Begin at 10:00 AM

Next Week in Dolphins Sports:

Monday, 3/24: Dolphins Baseball travels to take on the Assumption Catholic Badgers.

First Pitch: 4:00 PM at Pep Mueller Park

Wednesday, 3/26: The Dolphins host the Vikings from St. Theresa at home.

First Pitch: 4:30 PM

Saturday, 3/29: Dolphins Track & Field competes in GHCAA Meet #2 at Barnett Stadium.

Field Events: Begin at 9:00 AM
Running Events: Begin at 10:00 AM

Good luck to all our Dolphin athletes—let’s go Dolphins! 💙⚾️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

LENTEN FAITH RESOURCES

Family Holy Hour – March 27, 4:15-5:15 PM.

Join us in the Our Lady of Angels Chapel for prayer and praise from 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM. Bring your little ones (wiggles welcome!) to experience this extraordinary encounter with the Lord.

Hallow App for Our School Community

We’re excited to provide access to Hallow, a Catholic prayer app with over 10,000 guided meditations, Bible readings, and more. You should receive an email from Hallow with log-in details—check your spam folder if you don’t see it by March 7th or contact, Mrs. Martin at kmartin@ap.school.

Lenten Resources for Families

Our Faith Alive Committee has compiled a fantastic document with activities, including coloring pages and ideas to celebrate Lent as a family. See the attached PDF for details.

FAMILY RESOURCES

SUMMER AT ST. ANTHONY

☀️ Summer Camps at St. Anthony – June 2-6! 🎨🎭📚🔬🎥

Join us for a fun and engaging week of summer camps at St. Anthony from June 2-6! Our diverse lineup of camps offers students hands-on learning experiences in art, drama, STEM, science, broadcasting, and more!

📅 Camp Schedule:

🕘 Morning Session: 9 AM – Noon

🕐 Afternoon Session: 1 PM – 4 PM

🌟 Camp Offerings:

🎨 Art Camp (Mrs. Ettman) Campers will create delightful doodles, dynamic line designs and dazzling drawings! We will take basic lines and shapes, learn to recognize them in our environment and combine them to start drawing what we see. Older campers will experiment with shading and perspective in order to create realistic three-dimensional images.

Morning: Rising 1st – 3rd Grade; $250
Sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/250564317501147

Afternoon: Rising 4th – 8th Grade; $250
Sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/250565017873157

📖 Summer Smarty Party (Mrs. Blakesley & Mrs. Morgan)

Calling all Rising 1st – Rising 4th Graders! Get ready for a week of games, crafts, learning, and fun with Ms. Morgan and Mrs. Blakesley at our Summer Smarty Party Camp! This exciting camp will include STEM and Literacy Enrichment activities designed to keep young minds engaged and inspired.

Morning: Rising 1st – 4th Grade; $250 (FULL)
Afternoon: Rising 1st – 4th Grade; $250 (FULL)

🔬 Science Camp (Mrs. Johnston & Ms. Burnette)

Join Mrs. Johnston & Ms. Burnette for an exciting week of hands-on discovery at Science Explorers Camp! Designed for rising Kindergarten and 1st grade students, this camp will spark curiosity through fun experiments, interactive activities, and exciting science adventures.

Morning: Rising Kindergarten & 1st Grade; $250
Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vrw6li9P69lLgT1pN1_c9UlmvTTo_JBTEmMf-ukZ8cs/edit

📝 Kinder Prep Camp (Mrs. Johnston & Ms. Burnette)

Designed for incoming Kindergarteners, this fun and engaging camp will help little learners build confidence through hands-on activities in literacy, math, and social skills.

Afternoon: Rising Kindergarten; $250
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RDM0VJJgWW_w4r_rWJBAHGPF0WriA8rdCTQUyzJztgc/edit?pli=1

🎥 Broadcast Camp (Mrs. Blouin & Mrs. Failde) (Limited to 10 students per session)

Step into the world of media production! Aspiring broadcasters in rising 5th-8th grade will spend a week learning the ins and outs of broadcasting—operating cameras, filming segments, editing footage, and delivering the news just like the pros. By Friday, campers will have created their own DNN News Show to share with family and friends. Whether they want to be on air or behind the lens, this hands-on camp is the perfect place to explore media, storytelling, and production in a fun and fast-paced setting.

Morning: Rising 7th – 8th Grade; $250
Afternoon: Rising 5th – 6th Grade; $250
Sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/250585929187169

⛺ Happy Fun Camp (Ms. McDowell)

Camp out (in the A/C) this summer with Ms. McDowell! Tell scary stories around the campfire (prop), sing silly songs about the outdoor life (inside), make delicious (not) hot S'hmoes, and finish the week sewing a teddy bear to donate to kids in the community! ⛺🔥🎶

Morning: Rising 4th & 5th Grade; $250
Afternoon: Rising 6th – 8th Grade; $250
Sign-up: https://form.jotform.com/250605706708154

We can’t wait for a summer full of learning and fun! If you have any questions about any of these camps, please contact the camp organizers directly.

SMART FAMILIES

The March Be Smart - Bringing Play Back to Childhood, is now available! In this issue, we dive into the science and wonder of a play-based childhood—why it matters, how it shapes brain development, and how we can bring more play into our children’s lives. Check it out below!

Be Smart - March Newsletter

If your family is ready to sign the Smart Families pledge to delay giving your child(ren) smart phones until high school, click the link below!

SMART FAMILIES PLEDGE

NURSE NOTES

Reported Illnesses For 3/17/25-3/21/25:

1st Grade: Detected a case of lice (early stages).

1st Grade: One case of Strep Throat

ILLNESS ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS

THE ONE GALA - Flash Sale & Photos

🚨 FLASH SALE ALERT! 🚨

Missed out on the Gala auction? Now’s your chance to snag some amazing items at drastically reduced starting bids! 🎉

We’re offering a limited-time Flash Sale on select gala items that didn’t receive bids. The auction will be open starting today until Friday, March 28, at 12:00 PM / Noon—so don’t wait!

Bid, win, and take home a fantastic deal, all while supporting St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School!

CHECK OUT THE FLASH SALE!

📸 EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS AVAILABLE 📸

If you haven’t had a chance, stop by the front desk to view our stunning gallery of canvases, beautifully captured by St. Anthony parent, Mary Beth Boudreaux. These breathtaking photos are still available for purchase to take home today!

✨ More Photos Available Online! Order yours today: https://apschoolphotography.zenfoliosite.com/st-anthony-of-padua--gala-2025

Don’t miss out on these one-of-a-kind memories of your students! All proceeds benefit our school.💙📷

SIGN-UP PARTY SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE Don't miss out on these fun experiences that directly support our school! Sign-up parties are a great way to connect with our community while giving back—secure your spot today!

PETTING ZOO PARTY

For Kindergarten

Friday, March 28

4:30-6:00 PM

PUPPY PAWTY

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!

EASTER COOKIE DECORATING

For 1st - 8th Grade

Thursday, April 10

4:00-5:30 PM

LUNCH WITH FATHER JESSE

For 2nd Grade

Thursday, May 1

(DATE CHANGE)

4:30 - 7:00 PM

VARIETY SHOW

For students - all ages!

Tuesday, May 20

2:30 PM

PADUAN PARENTS / VOLUNTEERING

🍽️ Volunteers Needed for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry! 🍽️

We need parent and student volunteers to help make the annual Knights of Columbus Fish Fry a success on Friday, March 28th! This is a wonderful opportunity to support our school and parish community while earning Paduan Points and service hours.

Parents:

🍪 Donate Baked Goods – Bring individually packaged cookies, bars, brownies (sold for $1 each), or cakes, cupcakes, and pies, which will be sliced for sale or sold whole. Earn 1 Paduan Point for donating baked goods.

👨‍🍳 Volunteer at the Fish Fry – Help out during the event and earn 1 Paduan Point per hour worked.

Middle School Students:

🎟️ Help the Knights during the Fish Fry and at the baked goods table! Earn service hours while giving back to our community.

Thank you for your support in making this event a success! Sign up today and join us for a great evening of food, fellowship, and fun! 🎣✨

Fish Fry Sign-up Genius

New Family Ambassadors - 2025-2026

We are amping up our New Family Ambassador program to better serve our new families! Thank you to Mrs. Jenny Burns, who is championing this role! If you are interested in serving as a loyal ambassador to welcome new families, please sign-up below by April 12, 2025.

NEW FAMILY AMBASSADOR SIGN-UP

CALENDAR

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.