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Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
This has been such an exciting week at St. Anthony of Padua! On Wednesday, we welcomed our Class of 2021 back to campus as they walked the halls to the cheers of our Dolphins. I remember well when this Senior class was in our classrooms… it seems like yesterday. How the time flies! Best of luck to the St. Anthony Class of 2021 as they start their college careers!
And then yesterday morning, we had our Graduation Mass! We are so proud of the Class of 2025! This year’s class has 43 students. Some joined us this year as 8th graders, and some have been here since their Pre-K3 days with Mrs. Foy and Mrs. Rodriguez. Now all 43 join the ranks of our St. Anthony of Padua Alumni and we couldn’t be prouder. 32 of our graduates will attend Frassati Catholic High School. One each will attend St. Pius X Catholic High School, Cathedral High School, Concordia Lutheran High School, The Woodlands Christian Academy and John Cooper School. One will attend school in Mexico and five will attend local public schools. This diversity of secondary schools shows that they will be spread out all over the city, state and the world. I have no doubt that they will do great things.
Please join me in congratulating these students and praying for their continued success!
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
8TH GRADE CLASS OF 2025!
Mateo Aldrete Reyes
Emma Anderson
Ximena Berezowsky
Madison Brown
Ricardo Bucio*
Martin Calero
Arabella Cook-Norris
Nicholas Coon*
Quinn Cooper
Amelia Curry
Olivia Dykes*
Torsten Elk
Jolie Feo
Sebastien Fournier
Francesca Gamba Zavatarelli
Caroline Gonzalez Alba
Andrew Groning
Maryn Halstead
Farah Hilbawi
Natalya Hromanik
Mac Janiszewski*
Isabella Junca Bejarano
Kohen Lawless
George Meyer
Elisa Mora
Joshua Munoz Ellenor
Regina Musi
Diego Nava
Andrea Navarro*
Julia Paddock
Anabela Reyes
Nicole Ritchey*
Levi Rogers
Amelia Romer
Lya Romero
Jane Rosas*
Quinton Rybolt
Franco Sandoval
Lelis Schubert*
Oliver Scott–Hopper
Conrad Shaw
Asher Smithson
Julian White*
*Crusaders: Student has attended St. Anthony of Padua School continuously since Kindergarten.
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President's Award for Educational Excellence
The presidential achievement award is given to students in 8th grade who meet the following criteria. Final grades in 6th, 7th and 8th grade are 90% or higher, E’s in auxiliary classes and conduct, middle school NWEA end of year scores are 90% or higher in at least one subject test.
Torsten Elk
Caroline Gonzalez Alba
George Meyer
Julia Paddock
Spirit of Frassati Scholarship
Franco Sandoval
Lelis Schubert
Principal’s Award
Mateo Aldrete Reyes
Bishop George Sheltz Scholarship Awards
Every year, St. Anthony of Padua awards the Bishop George Sheltz Scholarship to the boy and girl with the highest GPAs and will be attending a Catholic high school.
Caroline Gonzalez Alba
Conrad Shaw
National Junior Honor Society
Mateo Aldrete Reyes
Ximena Berezowsky
Martin Calero
Quinn Cooper
Olivia Dykes
Sebastien Fournier
Francesca Gamba Zavatarelli
Caroline Gonzalez Alba
Maryn Halstead
Natalya Hromanik
George Meyer
Elisa Mora
Andrea Navarro
Julia Paddock
Lelis Schubert
Conrad Shaw
Student Council
Nicholas Coon
Elisa Mora
Franco Sandoval
Lelis Schubert
Altar Server Recognition
Maryn Halstead
Joshua Munoz
Mass Choir Recognition
Maryn Halstead
Lelis Schubert
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🏃♂️ Fun Field Day – Wednesday, May 21
Our annual Fun Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, May 21, and we can’t wait for a day full of games, team spirit, and fun! Dismissal will be at 12:00 PM—no lunch or snacks needed.
Dress Code Reminder:
Students should wear athletic shoes and school-appropriate shorts (must reach fingertip length). Each class has been assigned a t-shirt color—no need to purchase anything new, just find something close at home!
T-Shirt Colors by Class:
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Pre-K3 – Neon Green
Pre-K4A – Red
Pre-K4B – Green
KA – Blue
KB – Tie-Dye
1A – Yellow
1B – Purple
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2A – Blue
2B – Green
3A – Turquoise
3B – Camo
4A – Light Blue
4B – Black
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5A – Orange
5B – Gray
6A – Pink
6B – Red
7A – Teal
7B – Navy
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👉 Volunteer Help Needed!
Sign up to join the fun: Fun Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up
For full details on dress guidelines, water stations, and event plans, please see the attached letter from Mrs. Koett.
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Beyond the Bell – Field Day Reminder
Beyond the Bell will be available on Wednesday, May 21. If your student is staying after school on Field Day, please remember to pack a lunch, as Geomar will not be providing lunch service that day. Questions about Beyond the Bell contact: caldrich@ap.school.
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🎉 Last Day of School – Thursday, May 22
We’re wrapping up a wonderful school year!
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8:00 AM – End-of-the-Year Awards Ceremony
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9:00 AM – Mass (Students should wear official school uniforms)
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After Mass – Students will enjoy a special “Step Up” visit to their next grade level
- 12:00 PM – Noon Dismissal
- PreK–3rd: Pick up in classrooms
- 4th–8th: Pick up in gym
- No afternoon Beyond the Bell
Thank you for a fantastic year—and for being on time at dismissal. Have a joyful and restful summer! ☀️🐬
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LAST CALL: YEARBOOKS - Order your '24-'25 Yearbooks TODAY!
Please Note: Extras will NOT be available in the fall!
Yearbooks are $55 and will be delivered at the start of next school year. Secure your copy today through Jostens Yearbooks. If you have any yearbook questions, please reach out to Mrs. Morgan at dmorgan@ap.school
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RISING 5TH - 8TH GRADE STUDENTS - ALTAR SERVERS
If your child is interested in becoming an altar server, please reach out to Mrs. Amparan via email at ileanaalonso@hotmail.com. Your child's interest is greatly appreciated!
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🏅 FALL SPORTS SIGN-UP
Hey Dolphins! We’re excited to offer the following Fall Athletics opportunities for the 2024 season:
- Boys & Girls Cross Country (5th–8th)
- Boys Football (6th–8th)
- Co-ed Soccer (5th–8th)
- Girls Volleyball (5th–8th)
If you’re planning to play, please commit by May 16 so we can begin planning for coaches and teams. ✅ Complete the Fall Sports Participation Form and make sure to turn in your Sports Physical Form before the first practice.
More info and forms: https://ap.school/sports-commitment
Let’s go, Dolphins! 🐬💪
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Uniform Updates & Measuring Event – Mark Your Calendar!
As we enter the final year of our Uniform Transition Plan, a few important updates are in place for the 2025–2026 school year. Please note the following:
✅ Required New Logo Items:
- All plaid shirts and jumpers (PreK–5th boys, PreK–3rd girls)
- Outerwear (only navy options from FlynnO’Hara)
- Middle School skirts (khaki or plaid only – no skorts)
- Middle School pants/shorts (khaki only)
- 🚫 No old logo items will be permitted starting in the 2025–2026 school year.
🎉 To help families prepare, we’re excited to host a Uniform Measuring Event on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. FlynnO’Hara representatives will be on campus to measure students, answer questions, and help with uniform purchases.
🔗 Click here to sign up for a time slot
We recommend shopping at least one month before school starts to ensure you’re ready for the new year! For more info or to shop online, visit: flynnohara.com/shop/st-anthony-of-padua-tx107
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🎶 Take Me Out to the Ballgame… 🎶
Join us as our school choir takes the field to sing the National Anthem at the Houston Astros Labor Day game on Monday, September 1 at 1:10 PM! Let’s fill the stands with school spirit—purchase your tickets to sit with our group and get ready to cheer on the Astros together!
🎟️ Purchase tickets here
Don't miss this special performance and a fun afternoon at the ballpark! 💙⚾❤️
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2024–2025 Middle School Basketball Coaches Needed
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is seeking dedicated coaches for the Middle School Boys C-Team and JV Basketball teams. The season runs from mid-October through February, with practices and games on weekdays after 3:30 PM. Coaches should have experience, strong communication skills, and be positive Christian role models. This is a stipend-only position, and all coaches must complete required trainings through the Archdiocese. Contact: Dale Quickel at dquickel@ap.school.
2025 Fall JV & Varsity Soccer Coaches Needed
We are looking for enthusiastic Coed JV and Varsity Soccer Coaches for the Fall 2025 season. Practices begin the first day of school (August 12) and the season runs through mid-October. JV focuses on development, while Varsity competes for the GHCAA Championship. Coaches must be experienced, have a heart for mentoring students, and serve as Christian role models. Stipend-only position; all required Archdiocesan trainings must be completed. Contact: Dale Quickel at dquickel@ap.school
2026 Varsity Baseball Coach Opening
We are hiring a Varsity Baseball Coach for Spring 2026. The season begins in February and ends in late April, with practices and games scheduled during weekday afternoons. All student athletes are welcome, and no cuts are made. The coach should bring experience, strong fundamentals, and a positive Christian presence to the team. This is a stipend-only role requiring Archdiocesan training and certification. Contact: Dale Quickel at dquickel@ap.school
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☀️ 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.
📖 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.
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Morning: Rising 1st – 4th Grade; $250 (FULL)
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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.
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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.
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Afternoon: Rising Kindergarten; $250 (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
🎥 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.
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.
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Smart Families Pledge Thank You!
Thank you to the 70 families who joined our Smart Families Pledge this school year! Your commitment to making thoughtful choices about technology and screen time has a positive impact on our school community. As a small token of our appreciation, we held a drawing from among all participating families—and congratulations to the Mateos family, who won a $100 Visa gift card!
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SMART FAMILIES
As we reflect on this past school year, we are celebrating the incredible partnership we have with Smart Families. Through their program and presentations, our students and families have been supported and empowered to build communities that engage with technology in a healthy, intentional way.
This special celebration edition of the Smart Families newsletter is packed with reflections, wins, testimonies, and a sneak peek at what’s ahead—and it’s all because of the incredible community that has grown around this movement.
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Evil exists, and it is every parent’s worst nightmare that something bad could happen to our children. Unfortunately, this fear is exacerbated by social media and news outlets. Fear sells. We can be tempted to believe that worst-case scenarios are commonplace rather than exceptions.
As Proverbs 3:5–6 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; in all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.” We can have confidence that God will be there to lift us up and guide our decisions.
Check out the newest version of the Smart Families Be Not Afraid at the buttons below.
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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! | | | | |
NURSE NOTES
Reported Illnesses For 5/12/25-5/16/25:
We still have a touch of a tummy bug making its way around. There has only been one grade that had more than a case or two.
2nd Grade: 3 reported cases of tummy bug
PARENT REMINDER: If your child has any medication stored in the clinic, please make sure it is picked up by a parent on/before the last day of school. Any medications not picked up will be disposed of and will not be kept for the next school year. You will need to have all new medication forms completed for next school year and turned in with the medication at the beginning of the school year (if it will be needed again).
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2025-2026 VOLUNTEER INTEREST
We invite parents to volunteer as a Room Parent or Paduan Parent Champion for the 2025–2026 school year! It’s a fun way to support your child’s class and be part of special moments. Interested? Fill out the form below—we’ll be in touch at the start of the year!
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WEDNESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:00 AM, PLB Room 204.
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.
05/19/2025 - EXAMS | 6th and 7th Grade Finals
05/19/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Variety Show Practice, 3:30 PM, Gym
05/20/2025 - EXAMS | 6th and 7th Grade Finals
05/20/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Kindergarten Celebration, 8:15 AM, Gym
05/20/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Variety Show, 2:30 PM, Gym
05/21/2025 - NOON DISMISSAL | Field Day – Sign-up Genius to volunteer:
05/22/2025 - ASSEMBLY | Morning Assembly
05/22/2025 - MASS | Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter | Staff, 9:00 AM, Church
05/22/2025 - NOON DISMISSAL | Last Day of School
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
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Looking for a way to keep your child active this summer?
Check out Northside Running and Tri Youth programs!
Northside Youth Info
This program is a great way for kids to stay moving and have fun. The coaching team includes familiar faces: Coach Cabriana, a former St. Anthony parent, and Coach Sharon, our very own Cross Country Coach! Many of our former students continue to train with Northside Youth and Tri. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to keep your child engaged and active all summer long!
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ECyD Summer Camp 2025 | May 27 – June 3
Boys ages 9–15 are invited to join this faith-filled adventure at Holy Rosary Parish in Frenstat, TX! With a focus on prayer, formation, sports, and mission, this dynamic camp helps young men grow in the gifts God has given them. Boys age 16 may apply to participate as team leaders. Cost is $425, and scholarships are available.
Register today: Summer Camp Registration
Questions? Contact Fr. Chad Everts, LC at ceverts@legionaries.org.
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📣 Summer Camp Opportunities at Frassati Catholic
Frassati Catholic High School will be hosting a variety of summer camps this year, perfect for elementary and middle school students looking to build skills, make new friends, and have some summer fun!
🎭 Middle School Theater Camp
📅 June 2–6 | ⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | 💵 $150
Open to rising 6th–8th graders, this exciting camp is led by Drs. Cody and Lindsay Medina and includes acting, stage movement, lighting, makeup design, and more!
🏀🏈⚽🏐 Youth Athletics Camps
Future Falcons can get moving with Frassati's awesome sports camps for a variety of age groups:
- Basketball (Rising 2nd–8th Grade): June 2–6
- Football (Rising 2nd–8th Grade): June 9–10
- Soccer (Rising 5th–8th Grade): June 16–18
- Middle School Volleyball (Rising 6th–8th Grade): July 24–25
🔗 Learn more and register at: frassaticatholic.org/summer
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Cathedral High School Summer Programs
Cathedral High School in Houston, TX, is excited to offer a diverse range of summer camps for students entering grades 6–12. Running from June 9 to August 1, these programs provide opportunities for students to explore new interests, develop skills, and engage in enriching activities.
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✍️ 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.
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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