Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

We are excited to introduce something new this year: Quarterly Playdates! This idea is in response to the passion displayed by our families last year wanting time in fun and fellowship after school before heading home for homework, chores and dinner. On the following Tuesdays, families are welcome to stay in the “backyard”, play on the playground and Gaga pits, visit with each other and purchase a sweet cold treat from the Carousel’s soft serve ice and ice cream truck. The campus will be open until 4:30 pm on these dates. Parents must still pick up their students from carline or personal pick up in the gym and then stay and supervise their children. This event will not be monitored by staff. Mark your calendar for these dates:

• September 9th
• November 4th
• January 13th
• March 31st

I hope you enjoy this time together and I look forward to seeing you!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

PARENT CONNECT

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

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.

🎂 BIRTHDAY BOX - CAKE MIX DONATIONS NEEDED

In honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are collecting birthday cake mix donations to support families in need through the St. Theresa Center Food Pantry. The pantry will create special “Birthday Boxes” that include cake mix, a baking pan, and candles—helping families celebrate with joy.

📦 What to bring: 1 box of cake mix (Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, or similar)

📅 When: Monday, September 8, 2025

📍 Where: Drop donations in the collection boxes at either drop-off door

Thank you for helping spread joy and making birthdays brighter for families in need!

PLAYGROUND PLAYDATE

Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Join friends after school for our first Playground Playdate of the year - these will be held quarterly! The playground will stay open later for families to enjoy time together, and the Carousels Icery truck will be on-site with after-school treats for purchase. Please note: there will be no staff supervision—parents are responsible for supervising their children.

CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD WITH A LIBRARY BIRTHDAY BOOK!

Help put new books on the shelves of the St. Anthony of Padua School Library while honoring your student’s birthday! For just $20, you can participate in our Library Birthday Book Program.

• During their birthday week, your child will select a brand-new book to add to our school library.
• A special bookplate with their name will be placed inside the cover.
• Your student will be the first to check out the book before it becomes part of our library collection for all to enjoy.
• Payment ($20) will be invoiced through your FACTS account.
• One form per student must be submitted. Program available for Kindergarten–8th grade.

Sign up here: 🎂Birthday Book Club Form

LOOKING AHEAD - HOMECOMING 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! 

📘 2025-2026 AUXILIARY TEAM

Check out this year’s Auxiliary Book, now updated to include Mrs. Ettman! Meet the teachers and support staff who support our students in PACE, counseling, fine arts, athletics, technology, library, and more.

📅 CALENDAR UPDATE: Steps for Students

Please note the date change for this year’s Steps for Students! The Archdiocese-wide event will now be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Mark your calendars—we’ll share registration and team details soon!

🎉 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 9/2/25-9/5/25:

• 4th Grade: Report of Strep Throat

Please see the following note regarding clinic visits.

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:

• Sponsor a Coffee Bar for our Faculty & Staff – $100
• Art Drying Rack (Pre-K4B) – $140
• Sensory Table (Pre-K4B) – $200
• Paint Sticks Set (Pre-K4A) – $150
• Easels (2) (Pre-K4A) – $210 each
• Math Brights Base Set & Light Activity Set (Kindergarten B) – $200
• Magnetic Ball Run (Kindergarten B) – $140
• Seat Sacks (Kindergarten B) – $220
• Walkie-Talkies for Security – $200 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 for supporting St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School!

MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 8.

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. Starting Sept. 3.

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!

09/08/2025 - ASSEMBLY | Monday Morning

09/09/2025 - PARENT MEETING | Parent Connect | 2nd Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

09/09/2025 - QUARTERLY PLAYDATE | Playground/Courts | Open to All Students, 3:30-4:30 PM, Playground

09/10/2025 - MASS | 23rd Week in Ordinary Time | 7B, 8:30 AM, Church

09/10/2025 - RECONCILIATION | 5B

09/11/2025 - PARENT MEETING | Parent Connect | 6th Grade, 8:15 AM, Paduan Center

09/12/2025 - STUDENT EVENT | Visit to Frassati | 8th Grade

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

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

Sunday, September 7 - Canonization Mass

Join us at Frassati Catholic High School on Sunday, September 7, for Mass at 9am in the gym, and a celebration of the canonization of our patron! All are welcome to attend this once-in-a-lifetime celebration - RSVP at https://frassaticatholic.org/rsvp

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.