Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

It’s a busy couple of weeks at St. Anthony of Padua! Monday morning, we had our monthly assembly and recognized our Dolphins for living out the Heroic Virtue of Love. We also introduced September’s virtue of Charity and how this virtue is manifested so beautifully in the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Yesterday, we hosted our first Smart Families Parent Presentation. Thank you to all who attended and learned more about Neuroscience and how technology impacts our children. This week, we also started NWEA Testing. This is our tri-annual testing for 1st – 8th grades which allows us to measure student growth. This BOY (beginning-of-year) test provides a baseline to track this growth for our MOY (January) and EOY (April/May) testing. Testing continues into this upcoming week as well. We will be able to share out results in October when the Archdiocesan testing window closes.

This upcoming Friday we have our Fall Conferences. We will have another Conference Day in the spring semester. This is a great time to meet with the teachers and learn more about how your children are doing in the classroom. As a parent, I always appreciate the opportunity to see my sons through the eyes of their teachers. I pray these meetings are fruitful, informative and beneficial in continuing to build the partnership between parents and teachers. I look forward to seeing you on Friday!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

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!

REFUGEE BACKPACK DRIVE UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Refugee Backpack Drive! Catholic Charities picked up the donations today and expressed their heartfelt gratitude!

HEROIC VIRTUE RECIPIENTS - AUGUST

Love - To create an environment that empowers everyone in our community to carry out the same kind of love Jesus showed.

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 .

ANGELS CHEER CLINIC - KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE

Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Gym.

• Participants will learn two cheers, a chant and a dance to perform with the Angels at the Homecoming game on October 9th.
• Participants will receive an STAOPCS Cheer Clinic t-shirt and a bow.
• During the clinic, participants must wear school-appropriate athletic shorts or dance leggings, Cheer Clinic t-shirt and gym shoes.
• Bring a disposable sack lunch and water.
• At the Homecoming Game, participants will need to wear school-appropriate athletic shorts (navy or black), Cheer Clinic t-shirt, gym shoes and cheer bow.
• Fee is $50 if you register by Friday, September 13. After today, a $10 late fee will be added for a total cost of $60.
• No registrations accepted after September 19. 
• SHIRT SIZES ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER AFTER SEPTEMBER 13.

ATHLETICS UPDATE

This Week in Dolphins Sports:

Saturday, September 7 – Our Dolphins competed in the Kardia Christian Academy Cross Country meet. Boys 1.5 miles: Alan Aertker, 2nd Place; 1 mile: Giovanni Carrone, 3rd Place, Girls 1.5 miles: Madison Laborde, 4th Place

Monday, September 9 – Dolphins Volleyball Teams hosted St. Martha at SAOPCS. C-Team White: Won 2-0, Varsity B: Lost 0-2, Varsity A: Lost 0-2

Wednesday, September 11 – Dolphins Volleyball vs. St. Anne TB at SAOPCS. C-Team: Won 2-0, JV: Lost 0-2, Varsity: Lost 1-2

Thursday, September 12 – Dolphins Football team hosted JPII at SAOPCS.

Final score: Saints 44, Dolphins 7

Thursday, September 12 – C-Team Volleyball vs. St. Mark Lutheran at SAOPCS. Navy & White: Lost 0-2

Dolphins Sports Next Week:

Saturday, September 14 – Dolphins Football team will travel to St. Mark Lutheran to take on the Cougars at 6:30 PM.

Saturday, September 14 – Dolphins Cross Country team will run in the Cypress Christian Warrior Invitational CC Meet (located at 19911 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070).

Monday, September 16 – Dolphins Volleyball at Christ the Redeemer: Varsity B at 4:30 PM, Varsity A at 5:30 PM.

Tuesday, September 17 – Dolphins Soccer at St. Anne TB: Varsity Soccer at 4:30 PM, JV Soccer at 5:30 PM.

Wednesday, September 18 – Dolphins Football at St. Anne TB at 5:00 PM, and C-Team Volleyball at St. Ambrose: White at 4:30 PM, Navy at 5:30 PM.

Thursday, September 19 – Dolphins Soccer at St. Theresa: Varsity at 4:30 PM, JV at 5:30 PM, and C-Team Volleyball at Kardia Academy: Navy at 4:30 PM, White at 5:30 PM.

Go Dolphins!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS SURVEY

We’re looking for feedback to improve and boost participation in middle school sports at St. Anthony of Padua. Sports help students grow in their faith, academics, fine arts, and athletics. Increased participation enhances their experience, encourages improvement, and fosters team spirit. Your input is crucial for us to provide the best experience for your children. Please complete the survey if you have students in 5th through 8th Grades.

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK - In Our Homecoming Era

Friday, Oct. 4 - Pep Rally- Spirit shirts & jeans

Monday, Oct. 7 - 50’s, Sock Hop - Wear crazy socks

Tuesday, Oct. 8 - 60's & 70’s, Tie Dye Tuesday - Wear a tie dye shirt with uniform bottoms

Wednesday, Oct. 9 - 80's-Future's So Bright Gotta Wear Shades - Wear sunglasses with Mass uniform

Thursday, Oct. 10 - 90's Neon - Wear neon shirt with uniform bottoms

Wednesday, Oct. 9 | Homecoming Event | 4:30 - 7:00 PM Football game vs. St. Theresa, Food trucks, Inflatables, Angels’ cheer clinic performance, alumni booth, and more! Fun for the whole family! Thank you to Lupe Tortilla, Gabino’s Wood Fired Pizza Co, Rollin’ Wingz, and Tikiz Shave Ice food trucks for joining us!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Smart Families presentation! Resources will be available soon. Smart Families will return in late September to speak to students. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Family Code Workshop in October!

SAVE THE DATE

Family Code Workshop

October 24, 6:30 PM

NURSE NOTES

For 9/9/24-9/12/24

3RD GRADE: One reported case of Mononucleosis 

3RD GRADE: One reported case of pneumonia

6TH GRADE: One reported case of Influenza

Please continue to complete your updated TB form online (as part of the Parent Homework). Please remember to save the newly completed form. If your child has a well check and receives any immunizations, please remember to turn in an official copy of the record from the physician (signed). Thank you in advance. 

CONFERENCES DESSERTS, DRINKS, SNACKS – Friday, Sept. 20

Help keep our faculty fueled for their long day of conferences! Paduan Parents will be providing a catered lunch, but we could use parent help providing desserts and stocking the snack bar. Items may be dropped off on Sept. 19. Click Sign-Up Genius Link to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-50961179-conferences#/

VOLUNTEER REMINDER

Please remember that all volunteers must pre-sign up for any campus activities using SignUpGenius links when relevant. This ensures that we can verify Safe Environment training compliance for all volunteers. Additionally, please refrain from "popping in" to volunteer without prior arrangements with the supervising faculty or staff. Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

WISH LIST - 2024-2025

Are you interested in making an immediate impact for our students? We have created a list of classroom or school-wide items that we need! As a school we will be working to fund these items through the Fund for St. Anthony but if you would like to give to specific items, you may give online at the link below. A gift through our Wish List also counts as Fund for St. Anthony Participation (more on the Fund for St. Anthony to come)!

Thank you to the Aertker family for purchasing two new drones for our tech lab, and the McCollor and Ng families for sponsoring two coffee bars for our staff!

MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:45-4:30 PM.

MONDAYS - Spanish Culture Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 16.

MONDAYS - Violin Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 16.

TUESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 AM in Paduan Center. 

WEDNESDAYS-Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:00 AM, PLB Room 204. DAY CHANGE

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. Starting Sept. 18.

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. More clubs to be added soon!

9/18/2024 - MASS: Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time (6-A), 8:30 AM, Church

9/19/2024 - COMMITTEE MEETING | Finance

9/19/2024 - COUNCIL MEETING | School Advisory

9/19/2024 - What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | 6th Grade, 8:30 AM, Paduan Center

9/20/2024 - NO SCHOOL | Fall Conferences

9/25/2024 - MASS: Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time (6-B), 8:30 AM, Church

9/27/2024 - Spirit Shirt & Jean Day

9/27/2024 - What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | 1st Grade, 8:30 AM, Paduan Center

9/30/2024 - NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES | Including Beyond the Bell

10/01/2024 - SPECIAL EVENT | Living Rosary

10/02/2024 - MASS: Memorial of The Holy Guardian Angels (5-A), 8:30 AM, Church

10/03/2024 - SPECIAL EVENT | Smart Families | Student Presentation

10/03/2024 - What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | 5th Grade, 8:30 AM, Paduan Center

10/04/2024 - SPECIAL EVENT | EC Pumpkin Day

10/04/2024 - What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | 2nd Grade, 8:30 AM, Paduan Center

10/05/2024 - Angels HOCO Cheer Clinic, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Gym

10/05/2024 - SPECIAL EVENT | Mother-Son Dance, 6:30-8:00 PM, Gym

Full Calendar available in FACTS! To subscribe to our FACTS school calendar copy and paste this URL into your calendar app:

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WALKING WITH PURPOSE (WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES) Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00 PM or 6:00-8:00 PM

Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point (afternoon & evening) (22-lessons).

This Bible study will take you on an exciting journey closer to the heart of God, help you form a personal relationship with Christ, and help you find answers to life’s biggest questions through the context of the Catholic faith. Opening Your Heart is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart and we encourage all participants new to Walking with Purpose to begin here, regardless of previous experience with Bible study.

Keeping in Balance (afternoon) – (22-lessons)

Come along on a journey throughout Scripture as we discover the relevance of Old and New Testament wisdom to our daily challenges. In this study, we’ll explore biblical ideas for managing life’s pace and pressure while living with calm and steadiness. Your lifestyle of health and holiness awaits.

For More Info: https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2360011

JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA

JCDA continues to seek new members, new service ideas, and outreach. For more information, or if you know of a young girl, age 8-18 that is interested in meeting new friends and growing in her Catholic faith, please contact Susan Smith at 713-397-1752 or Lory Barnhill at 713-302-0160.

MATT MAHER CONCERT

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Matt Maher at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church! Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of an amazing concert. Mark your calendars and invite your friends for a night of inspiration and joy! The doors will open at 6 PM. The concert will start at 7 PM. Seating is first come - first serve in each section.

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Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Gym.

More info: https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1616100