“ A good school provides a rounded education for the whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above this, should help all its students to become saints.” ~Pope Benedict XVI
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Charity (love): Members of the Antonian community are to treat others with patience, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, modeling one’s actions after the love
God has for his people.
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If you believe your child reflects the standard of the month, then submit us his or her story by clicking the link. |
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Parents,
This week, we are celebrating Catholic Schools Week, as well as National School Counseling Week. It goes without staying that we are grateful for the community that is Antonian and those who serve it along with those we serve.
As more of our family and friends get vaccinated, our hope is that slowly we can come together to celebrate the simple things in life and continue to grow in the love of Christ.
There are several new pieces of information in this newsletter and we hope that you enjoy. As always our prayers to you and yours.
Blessings,
Mason Finch
Director of Communications
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Click the link below and share with us why you choose a Catholic education for your child(ren). |
Souper Bowl of Caring is ramping up, and we thank all of those who have already donated. As a reminder, all donations help those in need in our community. Students and families can bring in cans or make a monetary donation by clicking the link below. |
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Included in this newsletter is news and information to help parents and students this week. Topics are: |
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February:
- Wednesday, 3rd | Student Work Due: Mid-Quarter Grade Review
- Ongoing - February 12th | Souper Bowl of Caring
- Saturday, 6th | HSPT Testing | 8:30 a.m.
- Sunday, 7th | 7th at 7 p.m. | Adoration in the Chapel of the Saints
- Monday, 8th | Digital Course Cards Launch
- Tuesday, 9th | Daily Mass | 7:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, 10th | Daily Mass | 7:30 a.m.
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February:
- Friday, 12th | Grade Level Activity | Class of 2024
- Friday, 12th - Saturday 13th | Theater - Murder Mystery
- Monday, 15th | School Holiday - President's Day
- Wednesday, 17th | Ash Wednesday
- Sunday, 28th | Mother-Son Luncheon
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Class of 2025 Freshman Admissions |
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Please note, Antonian offers HSPT merit scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,000
to all candidates who test and score in the
90th percentile or higher on the High School Placement Test. This HSPT scholarship is renewable annually as long as the student
remains at the top of his/her class and
maintains a clean disciplinary record.
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Alternate Date | Required High School Placement Test: Saturday, February 6th
The deadline is quickly approaching! We understand this year has been extremely unique. Antonian will host one additional day for those incoming freshmen students still in need of taking the High School Placement Test.
As a reminder, all candidates seeking admission are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT).
Students who have not taken the High School Placement Test should register for the alternate testing date on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2021
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Test begins at 9:00 a.m.
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2021-2022 Transfer Admissions |
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Now Accepting Applications for Transfer Students
Admissions for the 2021-2022 school year are ramping up! Transfer applications for new students are now open!
If you know someone who is considering making a change for the 2021-2022 school year and would like to apply to Antonian, please share the following information below.
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2021-2022 Grant and Aid Application Is Now Open
- If you would like to be considered for financial assistance for the 2021-2022 academic year, we encourage you to file an application early. Both Hope for the Future and Antonian use the same application, so no need to apply multiple times! Please keep in mind that only completed applications are reviewed. Use the following information to assist you.
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2021-2022 FACTS Peace of Mind Benefit (POM)
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The POM Benefit will pay any eligible FACTS unpaid balance in the event of the death of the responsible party or his/her legal spouse. Coverage is only available to individuals under age 70. The non-refundable fee for this benefit is $22.50. New families to Antonian will have the option to select this benefit when their FACTS accounts are set up for the first time. Returning families can select this benefit by contacting our Business Office BEFORE their FACTS account is finalized for the 2021-2022 academic school year (March 30th more information to come!) You will be automatically re-enrolled in POM each consecutive year you have a FACTS Payment Plan Agreement unless cancelled during the open enrollment period and before the benefit premium payment processes.
2020-2021 Tuition Past Due Balances
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Past Due Balances and Missed Payments for Seniors: In order to clear seniors for graduation, school policy requires all financial obligations on campus be paid in full by May 14th. Exceptions are not made to this policy, so we kindly ask that you plan accordingly to ensure your senior is cleared to receive his/her graduation cap and gown.
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Past Due Balances and Missed Payments: Tuition is due on the 5th of every month unless other arrangements have been made. Past due balances and missed payments have an impact on the cash resources used to meet our financial obligations. It is Antonian's policy that a past due balance cannot be carried more than 60 days and missed or unsuccessful payments are subject to late or return fees that can not be waived, so please plan accordingly. Again, if you have experienced or are experiencing financial hardship, please work directly with our Business Office staff as soon as possible.
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Ash Wednesday: February 17th
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. We are committed to honoring our faith, while ensuring the safest processes for our community.
Although, we do plan to celebrate Mass as a school community, we are unable to host parents during this time.
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Mother | Son Mass
Sunday, February 28th
We invite you to join us for a Mother and Son Mass and small reception. There is no cost to attend simply RSVP at the link below.
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Father | Daughter Mass
Sunday, March 21st
We invite you to join us for a Father and Daughter Mass and small reception. There is no cost to attend simply RSVP at the link below.
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Wine Pull and Tuition Raffle Is Open |
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Only 101 bottles of wine will be sold! Purchasers will pick up their bottle of wine at Antonian between March 22-26, 2021. Purchasers will choose a playing card from a deck of cards and win the bottle with the corresponding card. Bottles are valued between $50 and $150. One bottle is valued at over $400.
The gift card pull for two (2) $500 gift cards will be held on April 1, 2021, at 7:00 pm on Facebook live (location to be announced.) The tuition raffle winner will be selected immediately following the Wine Pull. No need to be present to win either. Tuition Raffle Ticket, Wine Pull purchases, and Fund the Need donations can still be made by visiting this link below.
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Tuition raffle ticket purchases and Fund the Need donations can still be made by visiting this link below.
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Ticketing for Incarnate Word and Central Basketball Games |
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The time is finally here when we host our "cross-town" rivals in basketball. Antonian will host Incarnate Word High School on Thursday and Central Catholic on Friday this week.
Tickets for both events, will be posted on our website (click here). Tickets for the girls basketball game will be released on Thursday at 8:00 a.m., and tickets for the boys basketball game will be released on Thursday at 12:00 p.m.
Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and once they are sold out, no other tickets will be released. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced.
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Alaina Gilbert | UTSA Commit |
Congratulations to Alaina Gilbert!
She has committed to the University of Texas, San Antonio to continue her soccer career.
We wish her the very best in her academic and athletic endeavors.
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Academics and Academic Counseling
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ICYMI: Junior Presentation |
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If you were unable to attend Junior Parent Night, then simply click the link below. Our academic counselors shared a lot of great information pertaining to college applications and the college search process. |
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We will host another Academic Support Friday this week.
We have seen much success and overall student grade average improvement during the first semester for those students who take advantage of this program.
If your child is in need of additional help, please have him or her attend the Academic Support Friday this Friday, February 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sessions with teachers can be conducted remotely as needed.
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2021-2022 Course Selection Process Reminder |
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On Monday, February 8th, your child(ren) will be receiving their digital course card from Ms. Mason Finch in their school email accounts. Below is a brief overview of the process for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. If you are needing information regarding graduation requirements, please click here. |
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Our goal is to complete this process and have all requests entered into the system by spring break. If a student selects a class that does not match his/her endorsements or for which he/she is not eligible, a counselor will contact the student individually via email, Google Hangout, or Zoom meeting to discuss alternate options. |
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Mrs. Hernandez continues to provide our community helpful ways to utilize Thrively. If you are looking for the information previously shared, it can be found under our Academic tab under the Library section. |
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ACP Theater: Little Mermaid Casting Calls |
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ALL AUDITIONERS MUST COMMIT TO MAKING ALL REHEARSALS AND SHOWS TO BE CONSIDERED
- 3 weeks of rehearsal: March 15-31
- Tech Week/Dress Rehearsals: April 6-9, April 12-14
- Show Dates: April 15-18
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The following roles will be recast
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.:
- Queen Athena
- Adella - Mersister
- Jetsam
- King Triton
- 1 - 2 characters: You will be playing an eel in Act 1 and a seagull in Act 2
- 2 - 3 sea creatures who will "play in the orchestra"
- We also need at least 12 - 15 techs. Your student will receive service hours for working the shows.
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ACP Theater: Flapper - A Madcap Musical Comedy Tribute |
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Make sure to mark your calendars! Antonian Theatre Department is back in action, and will be hosting the first musical of the season!
Due to COVID, this production is being done as the "Reintroduction to Theatre" musical, not dinner theatre. Seating will be socially distanced and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets will be priced as followed and payable at the door:
$10 adults
$5 students
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ACP Theater: Commemorative Name Plate
There are still plenty of spaces for families to purchase a commemorative nameplate in Antonian's Hernandez Auditorium in honor of a student, a friend, or a family. By purchasing a nameplate, you are supporting the Antonian Theater Department and providing your child(ren) long-lasting recognition of their years at Antonian.
Seat plaques are priced as follows:
$300 for Middle Section Seats
$200 for Side Seats
$100 for the Back Seats
Click the link to pick your seat and
provide a copy of your plaque.
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We invite you to submit your prayer request by using the button below.
Requestor: Mrs. Lorene Toscano
Request: For Dr. Jessica Hayden
Dr. Hayden is a cardiology fellow, an ACP alumna, and my niece. She is currently working endlessly on COVID patients. The outcomes aren’t always what she hopes them to be and this has been tough on her. Please pray for her.
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It's A Great Day To Be An Apache |
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2021 Student of the Year Campaign: Arden Martinez is asking for your help!
Dear Friends & Family,
Arden Martinez '22 is participating in the 2021 Students of the Year campaign! Over the next several weeks, Arden’s team will be working to raise money and awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their mission to cure blood cancers. It’s an honor for them to be a part of such an outstanding group of fellow students, but an even larger honor to be able to work for the patients, survivors and their families.
Arden's goal is to raise $50,000 between now and February 25th. It’s a lofty goal, but she is willing to work hard to reach it. She cannot do it alone and she needs your help!
There are a few ways you can support our fundraising efforts:
1) Donate via her personal fundraising page: https://events.lls.org/stx/sasoy21/nbiggers
2) Share our message & fundraising link with your contacts via email or social media
3) Donate a silent auction item that can be used for the Grand Finale Gala auction
4) Help us secure a corporate sponsorship (Sponsorships start at $5000 and come with many recognition and marketing benefits)
Thank you for your generosity and support. Your donation truly makes a difference and with your help, she is one step closer to a cure for blood cancers.
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Catholic Schools Week and National School Counseling Week |
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This week, we have celebrated both Catholic Schools Week and National School Counseling Week. We are so very grateful for our community and those we serve. These celebrations give us pause to focus on the blessing that is Antonian and those who help make it the special place that it is.
A special thank you to our dynamic counseling team: Ms. Daniels, Dr. Gonzalez, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Perritano. Thank you for your love and care towards our faculty, students, and families. And it goes without saying, thank you to our teachers, students, and their families. We are blessed!
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Faculty Highlight: Mr. Nicholson |
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Coach John Nicholson has been with Antonian for two years, though his time teaching has far extended beyond his short tenure with us. Within that time, he has made a mark, both on our students and faculty.
An Aggie by choice, Mr. Nicholson earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He has showcased care and compassion to others through his actions and dedication to his students in and out of the classroom.
From helping a stranded driver on the way to work (only to find out it was an ACP student) to encouraging his athletes, Coach Nicholson inspires those around him with humor and candor.
We are appreciative of educators like Coach Nicholson who are able to reach out and encourage all those around him. Thank you for your continuous commitment to our community each and every day.
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6425 West Ave.,
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 344-9265
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