Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

This past Monday, we had our third monthly assembly of the year. Once a month, we come together as an entire school (Pre-K3 – 8th grade) in the gym on Monday morning. It’s one of my favorite days of the month. I love seeing all of our students, faculty and staff come together to celebrate our school. After prayers and pledges, we review the Heroic Virtue of the previous month and recognize those students who stood out as living that virtue. Next, an 8th grader introduces the next month’s virtue. This month, our Heroic Virtue is faith. We learned about faith and about St. Padre Pio whose life manifested this virtue so beautifully. Next, Mrs. Leddy and Mrs. Garfield recognize Writing Leaders. We then share other important announcements, have all birthdays for the month stand and be honored and then close with prayer. When then challenge our students to live out the virtues. Please take some time to reinforce the Heroic Virtue of Faith at home this month as we all strive to live like St. Padre Pio. 

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker Principal

HEROIC VIRTUE - SEPTEMBER - CHARITY

MEET OUR NEW SCHOOL SECURITY OFFICERS!

MONDAYS - Michael Daus

• 5 years of service at HPD
• Superfan of the Houston Astros…Go Stros!!! 

TUESDAYS - Cecelia Monreal

• 2 years of service at HPD
• She enjoys painting in her free time!

WEDNESDAYS - Mac Norris

• 6 years of service at HPD
• I enjoy working out and hanging out with my family!

THURSDAY & FRIDAYS - Eric Dominguez

• 5 years of service with HPD
• I am an avid angler and enjoy spending my leisure time fishing. 😊

PRAY THE ROSARY WITH YOUR FAMILY - Sign-up

The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary, and after the Mass, the Rosary is the most powerful prayer at our disposal. Please sign up for a day that your family will pray the Rosary together.

WHAT'S BREWING WITH MRS. TUCKER

Informal grade-level meetings with Mrs. Tucker. Meetings start at 8:30 AM in the Paduan Center/AMR (unless otherwise noted). Bring your own coffee!



Thursday, Oct. 17 | 4th Grade

Friday, Oct. 25 | 3rd Grade - DATE CHANGE!

2024-2025 YEARBOOKS

Order your 2024-2025 Yearbooks now! All orders will be placed online by clicking the banner or using the link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02187515 .

THE WAVE STUDENT NEWSPAPER - Check the newest edition!

DNN - Check our our DNN Broadcast from this week!

STEPS FOR STUDENTS - T-SHIRT CONTEST

If your student would like to create a t-shirt design for Steps for Students, please use the template and submit by October 31, 2024 to the Advancement Office. The winning design will be submitted to the Archdiocese for consideration and may become our school's shirt design this year! This year is the 20th anniversary of Steps for Students!

Steps for Students T-shirt Template

ATHLETICS UPDATE

Dolphin Sports This Week:

• Monday, October 7th: The Dolphins Volleyball teams played the Crusaders of St. Anne Tomball. C-Team Navy lost 0-2, JV lost 0-2, and Varsity lost 0-2.
• Tuesday, October 8th: The Varsity A & B Volleyball teams played Christ the Redeemer Crusaders at home. B lost 0-2, and Varsity A lost 0-2. The Varsity soccer team hosted St. Theresa, ending in a 1-1 tie. The JV Soccer team played St. Mark’s Episcopal and won 2-1!
• Wednesday, October 9th: Homecoming football game! The Dolphins took on the Vikings of St. Theresa at Dolphins Field, winning 59-40! Congratulations to Coach Wallace and the team!
• Thursday, October 10th (Today): The Varsity A & B Volleyball teams play at St. Theresa, B at 4:30 and Varsity A at 5:30. The Dolphins Soccer teams are at home vs. Epiphany. Varsity at 4:30 and JV at 5:30.

Dolphin Sports Next Week:

• Tuesday, Oct. 15: A & B Volleyball at St. Rose of Lima, B at 4:30 and A at 5:30. Varsity Soccer at Christ the Redeemer at 4:30.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: Football vs. St. Ambrose at SAOPCS at 5:00.
• Thursday, Oct. 17: JV & Varsity Soccer at Regis. JV at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:00.

GO DOLPHINS!!!

RED RIBBON WEEK | Life is a movie. Film drug free. – Oct. 21–25

Monday, Oct. 21: Say “Bippity Boppity Boo” to Drugs – Wear Disney shirts with uniform bottoms.

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Roll Out the Red Carpet – Wear red shirt with uniform bottoms.

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Grab Your Popcorn and Enjoy the Show! – Students should wear official Mass uniforms. Students will get popcorn at lunch.

Thursday, Oct. 24: The Biggest Fan – Wear college shirts with uniform bottoms.

Friday, Oct. 25: Say Boo to Drugs – Wear Halloween–themed shirt or Spirit Shirt with jeans!

UPCOMING SMART FAMILIES EVENTS:

October 14 - Online Talk - GAME ON: Reversing the culture in trash talking

Join Smart Families for an exciting online talk on the impact of gaming on adolescent brains, featuring special guests from the Houston Neuroscience Brain Center. We’ll dive into how gaming can affect impulse control, risk-taking behaviors, and the emotional highs and lows of in-game trash talk. Learn how gaming shapes behavior, learning, and social dynamics, while gaining expert insights into the vulnerabilities of the teenage brain. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or gamer, this fun and eye-opening session will reveal the risks of virtual play and the real-world impact of those heated gaming moments. Don’t miss this chance to hear from neuroscience experts. 

To access this online event, please RSVP at www.Smart-Families.org/events 

October 24 - Family Code Workshop - 6:30 PM - RSVP REQUIRED

Join us on Oct. 24th and Create Your Family Code!

What are your family values? What do you say "no" to, and what do you say "yes" to? Have you written them down? Enjoy an evening with dinner, guided conversation, and time to create your own family code that will help guide you and your children in making better choices. Dinner will be provided by Smart Families! 

RSVP required. Click here to register your whole Family to build your Family Code.

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!

RED RIBBON WEEK POPCORN MAKERS - Oct. 23

Parent volunteers needed to make and serve popcorn! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-51805245-popcorn#/

PADUAN PARENT FACULTY & STAFF LUNCHEON – Oct. 25

Our Paduan Parent Coordinators are organizing three staff luncheons (Oct. 25, Dec. 13, Feb. 26) for the faculty of St. Anthony and we need volunteer help covering lunch duties and bringing in desserts & drinks! Sign-up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-51867582-paduan#/

HALLOWEEN SCIENCE DAY – Oct. 31 – Save the Date!

Sign–up Genius for volunteer opportunities will be published in The Messenger soon.

NURSE NOTES

For 10/7/24-10/10/24

4th grade: One report of pneumonia

2nd grade: One report of strep throat

• Reminder: If your child gets a yearly flu shot this is a good time to schedule. We are starting to see many coughs/colds/congestion now. No real reports of flu yet.  
• If your child does visit the doctor and has a specific reportable illness (i.e. flu, strep, covid), please email me at LPavlock@ap.school, so I can monitor classroom exposure/cases.  

FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School relies on annual, tax-deductible gifts, in addition to tuition, to balance the budget and enhance opportunities for our students. The Fund for St. Anthony allows us to make important investments beyond what tuition covers. Last year, these funds helped us:

• Adopt new science curriculum for 1st-8th grades.
• Introduce exciting new middle school electives such as Visual Art, Spanish, Theater, Coding, and Contemporary Catholic Songwriting.
• Fully fund our full-time security, ensuring campus safety.
• Improve greenspace by flattening fields and moving the Gaga pits and adding security fencing.
• Install gym hallway cubbies to keep our spaces organized..

This year, we need your support to continue providing faculty development, supporting spiritual enrichment, providing tuition assistance, and integrating the latest technology. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly impacts our school. Our goal is for 100% of our enrolled families to participate in the Fund for St. Anthony.

2024-2025 Wish List

Make an immediate impact by purchasing an item from our Wish List! Gifts to the Wish List also count toward the Fund for St. Anthony.

Matching Gifts

Does your employer offer a matching gift program? You can double or even triple your donation’s impact! Contact your employer's personnel office for details or reach out to Katie Tressel at ktressel@ap.school for assistance.

Paduan Points

Families earn 5 Paduan Points for contributing to the Fund for St. Anthony!

Dolphin Donor Week

Dolphin Donor Week (November 4-8) is a special time to support the Fund for St. Anthony. Many families give during this week to take advantage of matching gift opportunities, but you can give at any time that’s convenient for you!

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. 

10/11/2024 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY | Staff Development

10/14/2024 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

10/15/2024 – FIELD TRIP | 3rd Grade

10/15/2024 – SERVICE PROJECT | Book Buddies

10/15/2024 – SPIRIT DAY | Gringo's, ALL DAY

10/16/2024 – MASS: Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time (4–A), 8:30 AM, Church

10/16/2024 – RECONCILIATION | 4A | OLA Chapel

10/17/2024 – Family Adoration Night, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Church

10/17/2024 – FIELD TRIP | 1st Grade (The Oil Ranch)

10/17/2024 – What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | 4th Grade

10/18/2024 – FREE DRESS DAY | $5 | Supporting Student Council

10/18/2024 – SERVICE PROJECT | Book Buddies

10/21/2024 – COMMITTEE MEETING | The One Gala, 8:15 AM

10/21/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Red Ribbon Week | Disney Shirts + Uniform Bottoms

10/22/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Red Ribbon Week | Red Shirt + Uniform Bottoms

10/23/2024 – MASS: Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time (4B), 8:30 AM, Church

10/23/2024 – RECONCILIATION | 4B | OLA Chapel

10/23/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Red Ribbon Week | Grab a Popcorn

10/24/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Red Ribbon Week | College Shirt + uniform bottoms

10/24/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Talks with Father Jesse, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

10/24/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Smart Families – Family Code Workshop, 6:30 PM

10/25/2024 – Middle School Social, 6:30–8:30 PM, Gym

10/25/2024 – SPECIAL EVENT | Red Ribbon Week | Halloween Shirt + uniform bottoms

10/25/2024 – Spirit Shirt & Jean Day

10/25/2024 – Staff Luncheon | Sponsored by Paduan Parents | Sign–up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-51867582-paduan#/

10/25/2024 – St. Thomas High School and Incarnate Word | 8th grade

10/25/2024 – STUDENT EVENT | Incarnate Word Visit | 8th Grade Girls

10/25/2024 – STUDENT EVENT | St. Thomas High Visit | 8th Grade Boys

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FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

Frassati Catholic Open House - October 30

The Frassati Catholic Open House is the perfect event for 6th-8th grade students and families interested in becoming Frassati Falcons. On Wednesday, October 30, from 6-8pm, you're invited to the Frassati Catholic Open House for an info session and tours of campus. Learn more about Frassati Catholic, meet current students and faculty, and take the opportunity to see what life is like at a Frassati Falcon. RSVP at https://www.frassaticatholic.org/openhouse.  

Applications Open for 2025-2026!

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 academic year at Frassati Catholic! For current 8th grade students or those interested in transferring, this is the first step to becoming a Frassati Falcon - and families can get started today. Simply log in to the SchoolAdmin admissions portal, click "begin admissions process" and you'll be on your way! Following the completed online application, applicants will have access to the applicant checklist, providing the ability to upload documents, see their application progress, and even schedule a shadow visit on campus this fall. Details and application process can be found at frassaticatholic.org/apply. Questions? Contact Mr. Tim Lienhard, Director of Enrollment, at admissions@frassaticatholic.org.

ST. AGNES ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

Please join us for our annual Open House Sunday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This event starts promptly at 3:00 p.m. in Meyer Hall and will give interested families an in-depth look at all the opportunities St. Agnes has to offer its students and community.