Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Today, we had a campus-wide Intruder-on-Campus Lockdown Drill. In addition to our fire and severe weather drills, we conduct these security drills throughout the year. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community are of utmost importance to us, and it is crucial that we are prepared for any potential emergency situation. Before these drills take place, teachers have discussed them with students and answered questions that they might have. When we have these drills, I announce over the intercom that this is only a drill. We then practice our response procedures in the event of a lockdown situation on campus. By conducting this drill, we aim to ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency and that we can effectively protect and safeguard all individuals on our campus.

During and after the drill, our teachers and staff take the time to explain the procedures to our students in a calm and reassuring manner. We understand that discussing lockdown procedures can be sensitive and may cause anxiety for some students, which is why we will approach this topic with care and sensitivity. It is important for our students to understand the importance of safety on campus and to feel prepared in case of an emergency.

We continually review our safety protocols and procedures. After the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minnesota, particular focus has been given to our church building. As a staff, we have discussed our response if our sacred space becomes a target. This has been done in collaboration with our school officer. Additionally, the school has hired a second active-duty Houston Police Department officer to be present on Wednesday mornings. Please know that the safety of our students, staff and families is always at the forefront of our minds. Thank you for your partnership and support in making our campus a safe place.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

🙏 Praying for Our 8th Graders

Each week we lift up our 8th graders by name during morning announcements and invite families to join us in prayer as they grow in faith and prepare for high school.

Week of September 8

Please keep the following students in your prayers:

• Aria Basford
• Thomas Waller

2024–2025 GRATITUDE REPORT

The St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Gratitude Report provides a snapshot of our school’s fiscal year finances while celebrating the generosity of our supporters. Each year, we are blessed to share how your gifts make a difference in the lives of our students and community.

REMINDER: No Electric or Motorized Vehicles

Please remember that electric or motorized vehicles (such as e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards) are not permitted for bikers or walkers traveling to and from school.

PARENT CONNECT

Parents are invited to informal grade-level meetings with administration. Meetings start at 8:15 AM in the Paduan Center.

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 | Pre-K4
• Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7th Grade
• Thursday, Sept. 25 | 5th Grade
• Friday, Sept. 26 | 3rd Grade
• Tuesday, Sept. 30 | Kindergarten

FIRST DNN OF THE YEAR - Check it out!

SPIRIT NIGHT AT CRUST PIZZA ALDEN BRIDGE

🍕 Join us on Monday, Sept. 15 from 4–9 PM for Spirit Night at Crust Pizza Alden Bridge! Be sure to mention St. Anthony, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun night out while supporting our Dolphins!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES PROCEDURES 

How do I schedule a conference?

• Sign-ups will take place online from Friday, Sept. 5 at 2 PM until Wednesday, Sept. 17 at noon. 
• Registration for conferences will be done through Sign-Up Genius. If you already use Sign-up Genius and have an existing account, you do not need to register again - use your existing username and password. New Users will need to register.
• Click on your grade-level tab, or use the drop-down menu at the top if viewing on a mobile device. Find the teacher you want to conference with (you may need to scroll through several pages). Choose from the available time slots.

When are the parent-teacher conferences?

• Conferences will take place on Friday, Sept. 19 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (STUDENT HOLIDAY) 

Is a parent-teacher conference mandatory for everyone?

• Conferences are highly encouraged. Parents are encouraged to schedule a conference to discuss their student's progress at this time.
• Teachers may reach out to parents if they feel a meeting would be helpful.

Which teacher do I conference with?

• Pre-K3-5th Grade: Parents must conference with their student's homeroom teacher. 
• 6th-8th Grade: Please choose only ONE (1) of your child's core subject teachers to conference with. 
• All Grades: Auxiliary teachers are also available for conferences if desired.
• If you wish to meet with additional core subject teachers, please contact those teachers directly to schedule a conference with them on a different day.

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

Sept. 22-26 | 25 Years of Spirit

Monday, Sept. 22 – Starry Start to the Week - Shine bright! Wear stars, silver, or sparkly shirts or accessories with uniform bottoms to kick off our 25th year. Sports team shirts with stars in their design (like Astros, Cowboys, etc.) are welcome too!

Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Spirit Explosion - Go all out with Dolphin spirit! Spirit shirts with uniform bottoms, plus crazy hair and crazy socks encouraged.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Mass Uniform Day - What’s more spirit-filled than coming together to celebrate Mass? All students in Mass uniforms.

Thursday, Sept. 25 – Throwback Thursday - Dress in your favorite decade shirts (with uniform bottoms) OR wear a vintage spirit shirt from the past (with uniform bottoms).

Friday, Sept. 26 – Future is Bright Day - Dream big! Dress as your future self, a career you aspire to, or show off in bright neon gear. Please follow Free Dress Guidelines.

Wednesday, Sept. 24 | Homecoming Event | 4:30–7:00 PM

Celebrate Homecoming with us! Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring the football game vs. St. Ann, delicious eats from local food trucks, exciting inflatables, the Angels’ cheer clinic performance, alumni connections, and so much more. A huge thank-you to our food truck partners—Lupe Tortilla, Refill Station Pizza, Hissy Chick, Bruster’s Ice Cream, and Kona Ice—for bringing the flavor to our celebration! Fun for the whole family—don’t miss it! 

🌙✨ MOTHER-SON DANCE ✨🌙

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 | 6:30-8:00 PM | GYM

Join us for a night under the stars at our Love You to the Moon and Back Mother-Son Dance in celebration of our 25th anniversary! Enjoy music, dancing, and light refreshments. Please dress in Mass-attire or cocktail-attire to make the evening extra special. This free event is reserved for enrolled students and their mothers. RSVP please to help us with planning!

Middle School Basketball Sign-Ups Now Open!

We’re excited to open Sports Commitment sign-ups for BASKETBALL (Boys & Girls) for all Middle School students in grades 6–8. The season kicks off with our first practices on October 27 and runs through the first week of February. We’re looking forward to a strong season and hope to see lots of Dolphins on the court this year!

🎉 Gala Sign-Up Parties Are Here!

Sign-up parties are a fun way to support our Gala while enjoying unique experiences with our school community. You “sign up” for a spot at a party, and your ticket goes directly toward supporting our Silver Star Jubilee (and our students)!

We’re excited to kick off the year with two great parties already on the calendar! Check out more details below and purchase your spot! Spots are limited!

ONLINE TALK

Beyond Balance: The Hidden Sense Behind Learning - September 15th 

Join Pediatric Occupational Therapist Sophie Kriss as she shines a light on the vestibular system, the “hidden sense” that does far more than maintain physical balance. This powerful system fuels learning, focus, emotional regulation, and everyday success. Together, we’ll explore how too much screen time and not enough movement can impede its development. We’ll also share simple, practical ways to help children’s brains and bodies thrive this year. 

Three sessions are available: 

• 9:00 a.m. 
• 12:00 p.m. 
• 7:00 p.m. 

Anyone who would like to attend can RSVP here: https://www.smart-families.org/events 

PARENT WORKSHOP - The Impact of Technology on Executive Functioning Skills

Join us on Tuesday, September 23 at 8:30AM or 6:30PM for a session with Lauren Price, M.Ed., founder of Academic Independence. Learn how smartphones and constant connectivity impact your child’s focus and executive functioning, and walk away with practical strategies to support healthy technology use and academic growth.

NURSE NOTES

For 9/8/25-9/12/25:

• Nothing to report

REMINDER: Gentle reminder to parents to do frequent head checks for lice, especially after any sleepovers or close contact with friends/family. We have not had any reports, but I know other nurses with in the Archdiocese were seeing cases.  

SACRED SOLES RUN CLUB

Wednesdays | 4:00-4:30 PM. Starting on Oct. 1.

Open to all students.

• FUN. A simple and effective program that gets kids moving.
• GOALS. Opportunities for kids to learn effective goal setting.
• EXCITEMENT. Fueling kids so they’ll be active in other areas of life.
• CERTIFICATES. For completing a ½ marathon and a full marathon.

Cost is $50. RUN CLUB REGISTRATION FORM. If you'd like to volunteer for Run Club contact Mrs. Koett.

SPANISH CULTURE CLUB

Mondays | 3:45-4:30 PM

Open to 4th & 5th Grade | Starting Sept. 15

The Spanish Culture Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students and will explore and celebrate the language, customs, and traditions of Spain and Latin America. Join Señora Johnson as we explore Spanish culture through food, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Throughout the year, we will create crafts like papel picado, piñatas, ojo de Díos, alebrijes, cempasúchil paper flowers and sidewalk alfombras for religious holidays such as Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, Día de los Muertos, Las Posadas and Semana Santa. We’ll also make and sample tasty treats to celebrate different customs and traditions in Spanish-speaking countries. Club will meet on Mondays from 3:45-4:30 pm, beginning September 15th. Club is limited to 12 members. Fee of $25/year will be charged to FACTS account. SPANISH CULTURE CLUB REGISTRATION

Conferences Day – Desserts, Snacks & Drinks

Thank you to everyone who signed up to help—our Sign-Up Genius is FULL! 🎉

We are so grateful for the overwhelming response. Paduan Parents will be providing a catered lunch, and thanks to you, our teachers will also enjoy plenty of desserts and a fully stocked snack bar to keep them fueled for their long day of conferences.



🍪 Reminder for those contributing: Please drop off your items on Sept. 18.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45A8AF29A6FC1-57962739-conferences#/

Together we’re making sure our faculty feels loved and supported—thank you!

🎁 SCHOOL WISH LIST

Are you interested in making an immediate impact for our students? We’ve created a list of classroom and 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 do so online at the link below.



➡️ Click here to give through our Wish List

All purchases are 100% tax-deductible and also count toward your family’s Fund for St. Anthony Participation. Thank you for helping us equip our students and faculty with the tools they need to thrive!

Current Wish List Items - New Items Added!:

• Sponsor a Coffee Bar for our Faculty & Staff – $100 (2 purchased!)
• Building Middle School Classroom Novel Collection - $100 (seeking 5)
• Art Drying Rack (Pre-K4B) – $140
• Sensory Table (Pre-K4B) – $200
• Paint Sticks Set (Pre-K4A) – $150
• Easels (2) (Pre-K4A) – $210 each
• Magnetic Ball Run (Kindergarten B) – $140
• Math Brights Base Set & Light Activity Set (Kindergarten B) – $200
• Seat Sacks (Kindergarten B) – $220
• Walkie-Talkies for Security – $200 each (2 purchased!)
• Spanish Classroom Resources - Qué Tal?, Ahora, El Sol Subscriptions - $250 each
• VersaTiles® Math Classroom Kit, Grades 4 & 5 - $350 each
• Sewing Machines for Life Lab Class (2) – $500 each
• Golf Unit Equipment for P.E. – $2,500
• Poster Printer – $3,000
• Outdoor Stations of the Cross Set – $5,000
• “Guardian Angel” Tuition Assistance for a Student in Need – $100 to $10,000 (donor’s choice)

Thank you to our generous Wish List donors!

Elvia Besil (Paint Sticks), Forestier Family (Art Drying Rack, Pre-K4B), Jennifer Jurkus (Coffee Bar), Morgan Kellet (Paint Sticks), Lauren & Andrew Ortego (Sensory Table, Pre-K4B), Paul Rorie (Easels), Angela Rosenfelder (Walkie-Talkie), and Elizabeth Shaw (Coffee Bar & Walkie-Talkie). Thanks to you, new classroom supplies are on the way, and our teachers are in for a special coffee treat soon!

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

MONDAYS - Spanish Culture Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 15.

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

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

WEDNESDAYS - Mass Choir, 6:45 AM, Sheltz Hall.

WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 3:45-5:00 PM, Art Room. No Art Club Sept. 17 & Sept. 24

WEDNESDAYS - Run Club, 4:00-4:30 PM, Sports Fields. Starting Oct. 1.

THURSDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (Spanish), 8:15 AM, PLB Rm. 204.

Please check the calendar and/or communications from club advisors regarding cancellations or changes. More clubs to be added soon!

09/15/2025 - SPIRIT NIGHT | Crust Pizza Alden Bridge location, 4-9 PM

09/16/2025 - PARENT MEETING | Parent Connect | Pre-K4, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

09/17/2025 - MASS | 24th Week in Ordinary Time | 6A, 8:30 AM, Church

09/17/2025 - RECONCILIATION | 4A

09/18/2025 - PARENT MEETING | Parent Connect | 7th Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

09/19/2025 - NO SCHOOL | Fall Conferences

09/20/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Angels Cheer Clinic, 9 AM – 1 PM, Gym

09/22/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Smart Families Presentation | 1st - 8th Grades

09/23/2025 - COMMITTEE MEETING | Advancement, 8:15 AM

09/23/2025 - PARENT EVENT | Smart Families Presentation, 8:30 AM, Paduan Center

09/23/2025 - PARENT EVENT | Smart Families Presentation, 6:30 PM, Parish Life Building 205

09/23/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Fall Pep Rally | 2:30 PM

09/24/2025 - MASS | 25th Week in Ordinary Time | 6B, 8:30 AM, Church

09/24/2025 - RECONCILIATION | 4B

09/24/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Homecoming, 4:30-7:00 PM, Sports Fields

09/25/2025 - COMMITTEE MEETING | Finance, 5:00 PM

09/25/2025 - COMMITTEE MEETING | School Advisory, 6:00 PM

09/25/2025 - PARENT MEETING | Parent Connect | 5th Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

09/26/2025 - FREE DRESS | $5 | Supporting Student Council

09/26/2025 - PARENT MEETING | Parent Connect | 3rd Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

09/27/2025 - SPECIAL EVENT | Mother-Son Dance

Full Calendar available in ParentsWeb!

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

FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, October 10 - Middle School Night

All middle school (and elementary) students get in free as Falcons Football takes on Legacy Prep Christian Academy. 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 6:50 pm, and kickoff at 7:00 pm. 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.