Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Yesterday, our Kindergarten – 8th grade students attended their final SMART Families Presentation of the Year. In these presentations entitled “Follow Me”, our students learned how much God loves each of them and our responsibility to “Follow Him” (Matthew 9:9) --- which also means online and on social media. Statistics and anecdotes were shared that opened our eyes to the dangers of addiction to technology and the benefits of conversation and relationships and living in community, the way God intended for us to live. Please ask your students about these meetings and what they learned. For more information on SMART Families and their resources or to sign the Pledge, please visit: https://www.smart-families.org/. Our partnership with SMART Families will enter our second year in 2025-2026.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal 

WRITING LEADERS

1ST GRADE-Hannah Cadena, Liam Romero, Mackenzie Wasinger, Ryan Borsboom, Gabi Junca, Hunter Sewell, Charlie Linton

5TH GRADE-Ella Bui, Gemma Meyer, Tristan Mordas, Sophia Salinas, Bryan Shaughnessy, Ricky Weber, Camilo Boles, Gabriella Carrone, Ben Enia, Kaydence Gillis, Sofia Patino Tovar

🎨 SCHOOL-WIDE ART SHOW 🎨

📅 Thursday, April 3, 2025

⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

📍 School Gym

Come celebrate the creativity of our amazing students at our first-ever school-wide Art Show! Stroll through a stunning gallery-style exhibit featuring artwork from every grade level—it’s sure to be a night full of imagination and inspiration.

• Want to skip the line? Pre-purchase your child’s artwork and take it home that evening!
• Can’t make it in person? Browse and shop the Online Art Show now:
• 👉 Online Art Show – Shop Student Art

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! ❤️

📍BOOK DRIVE - 4th Quarter Stewardship Project

From April 7–11, we’ll be collecting new and gently used children’s books during morning drop-off. All donated books will go to Books Between Kids, a nonprofit that provides books to underserved children in the Houston area. Let’s come together as a school community to share the joy of reading and help build home libraries for kids in need.

What kind of books are we looking for?

New and Like-New Pre-K through 5th-grade books

• Story books
• Chapter books
• Leveled readers
• Children’s non-fiction books (that kids would pick out to read for fun)
• Board/toddler books
• Spanish or dual language books

Thank you for your generosity! 

🌸 Spring Spirit Day at Learning Express Toys! 🌸

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 9 and join us for a fun day of shopping at Learning Express Toys in The Woodlands. When you shop on this day, 20% of your purchase will be donated back to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School! It’s the perfect way to grab some fun toys, gifts, or spring surprises while supporting our school community. Thank you for helping us grow and thrive!

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

Need uniforms for the upcoming school year? FlynnO’Hara makes it simple! Shop online or in-store and ensure your student is ready by ordering at least one month before school starts. Plus, enjoy easy returns for up to 180 days and a school year product guarantee.

📌 Order Early! Don't wait until the last minute—shop now for the best selection. 🔗 Shop Now

📌 Stay Updated! Sign up for FlynnO’Hara’s email list to receive important updates and promotions.https://flynnohara.com/join-our-email-list/

DNN-3/28/25

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

🏃‍♀️⚾️ Athletics Update 🏃‍♀️⚾️

Baseball Highlights

• Last Friday, the Dolphins Baseball team scored another impressive win over the Knights of Covenant Christian Kingwood with a final score of Dolphins 10 – Knights 3 on our home field.
• On Monday, the team traveled to Assumption Catholic and fell to the Panthers, 5–10.
• On Wednesday, the Dolphins hosted the Vikings of St. Theresa. Final score: Vikings 9 – Dolphins 1.

Track Highlights – GHCAA Meet #1 at Barnett Stadium

Our Dolphins Track Team had a strong showing in their first GHCAA meet:

• 6th Grade Boys 100m – Mikey Peschier: 🥇1st Place
• 6th Grade Boys 200m – Levi Pond: 4th Place
• 6th Grade Girls 1600m – Madison Laborde: 🥉3rd Place
• 7th Grade Boys 800m – Alan Aertker: 🥉3rd Place
• 7th Grade Boys 1600m – Alan Aertker: 🥈2nd Place
• 7th Grade Boys 4x100m Relay – Alan Aertker, Luke Pond, Liam Basford & Santiago Amparan: 4th Place
• 7th Grade Girls 200m – Roxana Romero: 5th Place
• 8th Grade Girls 1600m – Amelia Romer: 4th Place

Way to go, Dolphins! 🐬

Upcoming Events – Week of 3/31:

⚾ Baseball

• Monday, 3/31 – Away vs. St. Ambrose Hornets at 4:30 PM
• Tuesday, 4/1 – Last Home Game vs. St. Anne Tomball Crusaders at 4:30 PM – NO FOOLIN’! 😄
• Friday, 4/4 – Away vs. St. Martha Mavericks at Deer Ridge Park (Field #2)

🏃 Track

• Saturday, 4/5 – GHCAA Track Prelims at Barnett Stadium
• Field Events: 8:00 AM
• Running Events: 10:00 AM

Let’s go, Dolphins! Good luck to all our spring athletes! 💙

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.

☀️ 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 (FULL)

📝 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!

NURSE NOTES

Reported Illnesses For 3/24/25-3/28/25:

1st Grade: Reported case of impetigo

6th Grade: Two reported cases of Strep Throat

7th Grade: One reported case of Strep Throat

🚨 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 closes today (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!

📸 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!

PUPPY PAWTY

For 2nd Grade

Thursday, April 3

4:30-6:00 PM ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!

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

SOLD OUT!

PETTING ZOO PARTY

For Kindergarten

Monday, April 28

(DATE CHANGE)

4:30-6:00 PM

LUNCH WITH FATHER JESSE

For 2nd Grade

Thursday, May 1

SOLD OUT

4:30 - 7:00 PM

VARIETY SHOW

For students - all ages!

Tuesday, May 20

2:30 PM

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.

✍️ PLEASE NOTE: We are currently looking for families with students entering 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades to serve as ambassadors.

PADUAN POINTS REMINDERS

REMINDER: Paduan Points need to be logged/entered in FACTS by end of day April 30th! Volunteer hours (Paduan Points) can be logged in FACTS (Under Family Information) or on the App! If you need more information please visit: https://ap.school/volunteer-opportunities

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. 

04/01/2025 - FIELD TRIP | 2nd Grade

04/02/2025 - MASS | Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent | 6B, 8:30 AM, Church

04/02/2025 - RECONCILIATION | 4A | OLA Chapel

04/03/2025 - GALA EVENT | Puppy Pawty | 2nd Grade

04/03/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Spring Art Gallery

04/04/2025 - FREE DRESS | $5 | Supporting 8th Grade Gift

04/04/2025 - GALA EVENT | Luau Party | 1st Grade

04/04/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Career Day

04/06/2025 - MASS | SAOPCS First Communion

04/07/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Holy Hour

04/08/2025 - SERVICE PROJECT | Book Buddies

04/08/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Spring Pep Rally, 2:30 PM, Gym

04/08/2025 - SPIRIT DAY | Chick-fil-A Alden Bridge, All Day

04/09/2025 - MASS | Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent | 7A, 8:30 AM, Church

04/09/2025 - RECONCILIATION | 4B | OLA Chapel

04/10/2025 - GALA EVENT | Easter Cookie Decorating Party

04/11/2025 - SERVICE PROJECT | Book Buddies

04/11/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Community Helper Day | EC - 3rd Grade

04/14/2025 - ASSEMBLY | Monday Morning Assembly, 8:00 AM, Gym

04/15/2025 - FAMILY EVENT | New Family Social, 4-5 PM, Playground

04/16/2025 - MASS | Wednesday of Holy Week | 7B, 8:30 AM, Church

04/16/2025 - RECONCILIATION | 3A | OLA Chapel

04/17/2025 - NOON DISMISSAL | Holy Thursday

04/18/2025 - NO SCHOOL | Good Friday

04/20/2025 - EASTER SUNDAY

04/21/2025 - NO SCHOOL | Easter Monday

04/22/2025 - NO SCHOOL | Easter Tuesday

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

✍️ Catholic Summer Writing Camps – June 9–13

Looking for a creative and faith-filled summer activity for your child? Catholic Literary Arts is offering Summer Writing Camps for students in grades 3–12, June 9–13 at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Students will grow as writers through engaging workshops in fiction, poetry, sacred storytelling, and more—led by Catholic authors and educators.

🏃‍♂️🐶 IRONKIDS Texas Fun Run & Doggie Dash – April 19!

Join the fun at Town Green Park in The Woodlands on Saturday, April 19 for the 2025 Children’s Memorial Hermann IRONKIDS Fun Run and Doggie Dash! Kids of all ages can participate in age-appropriate races (from a Diaper Dash to a full mile), and furry friends can join the Doggie Dash too! Enjoy snow cones, obstacle courses, games, crafts, pet vendors, and more.



Register online at ironman.com/races/im-texas/ironkids – $27.31 per child or dog. Each participant gets a t-shirt, race bib, and finisher medal (plus a bandana for the pups!).

Village booths and activities begin at 8:30 a.m., with races starting after the opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Don’t miss this fun-filled, family-friendly event!