Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Thank you to everyone who attended our Smart Families Presentations last Thursday. Dr. Crystal Collier had many important things to share regarding the safe use of technology and our role as parents in monitoring and modeling appropriate digital citizenship. (If you missed the presentation, you can also obtain information from Dr. Collier’s website: https://www.knowyourneuro.org.) For me, one of the best takeaways was that our children are watching us. It was a reality check for me to put the phone and laptop down and be more deliberate in being fully present to my children so they will then be able to do the same in their relationships.

This was the first of two parent events this year. The next parent event is the Family Code Workshop on Thursday, October 24th. This is an event for the whole family with dinner provided so please mark your calendars now. We will also have guest speakers for our 4th – 8th graders as well as classroom activities for our Pre-K – 3rd graders emphasizing this same theme in early October. As an administrator, trying to find the right balance in the use of technology in the classroom is a challenge and something we discuss often. While technology is certainly not going away, we have to always check that we are creating this balance…using technology as an effective tool while not over-exposing our students to technology and still using traditional education tools as well. Please be on the lookout for more information from Smart Families!

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!

Friday, Sept. 27 | 1st Grade

Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5th Grade

Friday, Oct. 4 | 2nd Grade

Thursday, Oct. 17 | 4th Grade

Friday, Oct. 18 | 3rd Grade

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 .

FIRST DNN

Check out the link to our first DNN of 2024!

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

Dolphins Sports This Week:

• Saturday, Sept. 14: The Dolphins football team traveled to St. Mark Lutheran School for the annual Neon Night Game. Final Score: Cougars 35, Dolphins 6.
• Saturday, Sept. 14: The Dolphins Cross Country team competed in the Cypress Christian Warrior Invitational. 6th grader Marina Gonzalez earned 3rd place in the girls' 1.5-mile race, and 7th grader Alan Aertker won the gold in the boys' 1.5-mile race. Congratulations, Marina & Alan!
• Monday, Sept. 16: Dolphins Volleyball at Christ the Redeemer. Varsity B fell 0-2, and Varsity A also dropped their match 0-2.
• Tuesday, Sept. 17: Dolphins Soccer at St. Anne TB. Varsity Soccer lost 5-1, and JV Soccer won 7-4.
• Wednesday, Sept. 18: Dolphins Football at St. Anne TB. Final Score: Crusaders 34, Dolphins 0.
• Wednesday, Sept. 18: C-Team Volleyball at St. Ambrose. White won 2-1, and Navy lost 1-2.
• Thursday, Sept. 19: Dolphins Varsity Soccer at St. Theresa lost 6-1. C-Team White and Navy lost 0-2 to Kardia Academy.

Dolphins Sports Next Week:

• Saturday, Sept. 21: The Dolphins Cross Country team will run in the Covenant Christian Meet in Conroe.
• Monday, Sept. 23: Dolphins Volleyball Varsity A & B will host the Vikings of St. Theresa. JV at 4:30 PM & Varsity at 5:30 PM.
• Tuesday, Sept. 24: The Varsity Volleyball Dolphins will play at home vs. the Magi of Epiphany. JV at 4:30 PM & Varsity at 5:30 PM. The Dolphins soccer teams will travel to Katy, TX, to take on the Magi of Epiphany at George Bush Park. Varsity at 4:30 PM & JV at 5:30 PM.
• Wednesday, Sept. 25: Dolphins Football will face the Magi of Epiphany under the lights at St. John XXIII High School at 7:00 PM. The Dolphins C-Team Volleyball teams will host the Stingers of St. Ambrose, Navy at 4:30 PM & White at 5:30 PM.
• Thursday, Sept. 26: The C-Team Volleyball teams will travel to St. Mark Lutheran School to take on the Cougars. White at 4:30 PM & Navy at 5:30 PM. The Dolphins Soccer teams will play at home. Varsity vs. Christ the Redeemer at 4:30 PM & JV vs. St. Mark’s Episcopal at 5:30 PM.

GO DOLPHINS!!!

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!

MOTHER-SON DANCE | SATURDAY, OCT 5 | 6:30-8:00 PM

Put on your cowboy boots, grab your partner, and join us for a night of dancing and fun at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Mother-Son Dance! This event is free to attend, and light refreshments will be provided. Due to limited space, the dance is reserved for enrolled students and their mothers only. We kindly ask that you RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend. Yeehaw!

Smart Families will return on Oct. 3 to speak to students. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Family Code Workshop on Oct. 24.

October 3 - The App Trap - Student Presentation

October 24 - Family Code Workshop - 6:30 PM - All invited!

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

For 9/16/24-9/20/24

• No specific reportable illness this week.  

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)!

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. More clubs to be added soon!

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

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FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

Middle School Football Night - October 4

Friday, October 4, is Frassati Catholic High School's Middle School Football Night. All middle school (and elementary) students get in free as Falcons Football takes on St. Joseph High School. We'll invite athletes, cheerleaders, band and choir members to join us at points throughout the game. Gates open at 6pm, with the National Anthem at 6:50pm, and kickoff at 7pm. Tickets for adult family members on sale HERE on the Athletics page of the Frassati Catholic website. See you there! Located at St. Michael the Archangel Field at Frassati Catholic High School.

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.

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