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Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
This past Wednesday, we participated in one of my favorite traditions, The Crowning of Mary. This is a steadfast trademark of Catholic Schools and a beautiful reminder of our mission. In this entire month dedicated to Our Lady, we have the opportunity to reflect on Mary's role in the life of Jesus and the Church. Mary's unwavering faith, humility, and devotion serve as an inspiration to all of us in our own spiritual journeys --- especially Mothers. I pray we all find ways this month to honor Mary in whichever way we find best. Maybe this is adding a daily Hail Mary to your morning commute, reciting the Rosary, starting a new Novena, connecting with new Moms, attending Mass dedicated to Mary, or simply taking a moment to meditate on her virtues. And, as a school community, let us come together to celebrate Mary's love and intercession in our lives. May her example guide us in our daily lives and lead us closer to her son, Jesus Christ. I thought you also might to join us in praying the St. Faustina Marian Prayer which we pray together as a school each morning:
O Mary, my Mother and my Lady,
I offer You my soul, my body, my life and my death,
and all that will follow it.
O my Mother, cover my soul with Your mantle
and grant me the grace of purity of heart, soul and body.
Defend me with Your power against all enemies, O lovely lily!
You are for me a mirror, O my Mother!
Amen.
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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Exciting News from Our Athletics Department
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Travis Wallace will serve as our new Athletic Director for the 2025–2026 school year. Mr. Wallace brings a strong background in coaching and athletic leadership, and he is already eager to begin planning for next year—including recruiting coaches and organizing programs. We want to share this update now to support a smooth and proactive transition for our athletics program.
At the same time, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Dale Quickel, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Quickel has served our students and school community with dedication, energy, and care. We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.
Additional staffing updates will be communicated to families over the summer.
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Final Spirit Day of the Year - CRUST PIZZA
Join us for our last Spirit Day of the school year at Crust Pizza (Alden Bridge) on Monday, May 12, from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Whether you dine in or take out, be sure to mention St. Anthony when you order—Crust Pizza will generously donate a portion of your purchase back to our school!
📍 8000 Research Forest Dr. #340, The Woodlands | 📞 832-585-0999
Thank you for supporting our school all year long!
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ATTENTION PARENTS:
Please note your FACTS account for the 2024-2025 school year must be settled by May 15th. Should you require any assistance, please contact Cathy Russell at crussell@ap.school. Thank you!
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As we begin our annual library inventory, please ensure all library books are returned by the end of the week. Any unreturned books will be charged to your student’s FACTS account. | | |
LAST CALL: YEARBOOKS - Order your '24-'25 Yearbooks TODAY!
Please Note: Extras will NOT be available in the fall!
Yearbooks are $45 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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FOOTBALL SPRING TRAINING SESSION
We will be hosting a for any upcoming or current Middle School students (current 5th thru 7th grade). This is a fun way for kids to come out and see what Dolphin Football is all about, whether you've already played for us, or even if you've never played Football ever! Everyone is welcome!
Dates: Monday May 12, Tuesday May 13, & Wednesday May 14.
Time: After school, 3:30pm-4:30pm
What to bring: Athletic wear = shorts, T-shirt, CLEATS if you have them (if not, just wear some good running shoes), and bring WATER (big jug works well).
Questions: Travis Wallace, twallace@ap.school
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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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WRITING LEADERS - APRIL
1st Grade-Kase Meyer, William Blakeley, Isabel Burick, Tabitha Forestier, Anderson Haddock, William Meyer, Ethan Porco, Charlie Linton, Logan Welch, Waylon English
2nd Grade-Leena Anderson, Claire Barr, Vivian Dykes, Benjamin Qadir, Brooklyn Shaughnessy, Dani Suniga, Christian Mai, James Salmon, William Anderson, Gabe Brennan, Chloe Greenberg, Olivia Guerra, Shepard Kroger, Bernie Mateso, Isabella Scholler
3rd Grade-Olivia Rothe, Elliana Landry, Lauren Holub, Kinsley Meyer, Sofia Rosales,
4th Grade-Ethan Cruz, Karmann Dickey, Jessica Paddock, Sienna Sewell, Annika Maza, Marie Lienhard, Abigail Toomey, Riley Aertker
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Welcome to the Church!
On Easter, our parish joyfully welcomed 34 new members into full communion with the Catholic Church. We offer special congratulations to members of our school community—Paul Byrns, Veronica Cadena, Kristen Grober, and Karsten Mock! Welcome home!
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THE WAVE - SUMMER EDITION
Check out our final edition of The Wave Newsletter!
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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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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.
🎥 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.
⛺ 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! ⛺🔥🎶
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
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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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 5/5/25-5/9/25:
No reported specific illnesses this week! 😊 There was a touch of a tummy issue in a few different grades this week, but not anything specific or affecting a specific grade level.
Please remember to submit any updated immunization records to Mrs. Pavlock at lpavlock@ap.school following your child’s well visits.
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THANK YOU!
A heartfelt thank you to Alexandra Fulton and Stephanie Grijalva for their incredible leadership in planning and setting up an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week! And a big thank you to all of the Paduan Parents who helped make it special—whether through drinks, treats, flowers, or lunchroom coverage, you truly showered our teachers with love. We are so grateful for your support!
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🎉 Be Part of Our 25th Anniversary Gala Committee!
We’re kicking off plans for our 25th Annual Gala—and we’d love for you to join us!
📅 Gala Committee Meeting
🕗 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 8:15 AM
📍 Paduan Center
Come meet our Gala Chairs, get a sneak peek at next year’s theme, and learn how you can be part of planning this milestone celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the team, we welcome all levels of involvement. Let’s make our 25th Gala one to remember!
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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.
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.
05/12/2025 - EXAMS | 8th Grade Finals
05/12/2025 – Mrs. Tucker’s Birthday!
05/12/2025 - SPIRIT DAY | Crust Pizza – Alden Bridge
05/13/2025 - EXAMS | 8th Grade Finals
05/13/2025 - GALA EVENT | Committee Meeting, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center
05/14/2025 - MASS | Feast of St. Matthias | 8th Grade, 8:30 AM, Church
05/14/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | 8th Grade Walk the Halls | Noon Dismissal for 8th Grade
05/14/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Walk the Halls | Class of 2025 Alumni, 2:45 PM
05/15/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | 8th Grade Graduation Mass | Middle School, 10:30 AM, Church
05/16/2025 - EXAMS | 6th and 7th Grade Finals
05/19/2025 - EXAMS | 6th and 7th Grade Finals
05/19/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Variety Show Practice
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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