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Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
One Week Down!!! Your students did very well with the first full week! It’s so fun visiting classrooms and marveling at how much your children have grown while also adjusting to seeing them in classrooms a grade level higher. I also love thinking about all they will learn as they are stretched, challenged and loved this year. It’s going to be a great year!
I wanted to share a new policy we are implementing this year that was shared with me by a colleague at a neighboring school. At St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, we value an open communication policy with our families as we fulfill our mission to partner with parents to educate our students. We encourage parents to communicate with their teachers if there is a question regarding their student or classroom. The best and most efficient method of communication is e-mail. Our teachers work diligently to meet the needs of each student. Their dedication and commitment are highly valued. We show honor to their commitment by respecting their time off. Although teacher cell phones may be provided due to special circumstances or outside personal relationships, communication with teachers and staff regarding students should only occur through their school email or by contacting the school by phone. Please note, that teachers are attending to the students’ instructional needs during the school day and will respond to emails during scheduled times of the day/week. Teachers and staff are required to respond to communication within 24 hours. During the first week of school, you will receive information regarding teachers’ communications times. Teachers are asked to not answer emails in the evenings (after 4:30 pm) or during the weekend. If you have a matter that requires immediate attention, please call the front office during the school day or email me at vtucker@ap.school. I check my e-mail in the evenings and on weekends. Thank you for helping me to honor our teachers, staff and their families. We promise to do the same for you, your students and your families as we work to make this an incredible year!
Thank you for your patience and support as we adjust to new routines with our fence and roof construction. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Parent Information Nights!
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY PARENT INFO NIGHT
Thursday, August 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- There will be a "State of the School Address" from Mrs. Tucker at 6:00 PM in Sheltz Gym, followed by 3 Classroom Sessions at 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM to visit your student(s) Early Childhood or Elementary Classrooms.
- Administration, Support Staff, and Auxiliary teachers are available to visit with you anytime from 6:30-8 PM.
- Parent Information Night is designed for parents only.
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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!
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Friday, Aug. 23 | 8th Grade
Friday, Aug. 30 | Pre-K4
Thursday, Sept. 5 | Pre-K3
Friday, Sept. 6 | 7th Grade
Friday, Sept. 13 | Kindergarten
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Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6th Grade
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
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ARRIVAL REMINDERS
- Please do not drop off your students at the front of the school before doors open at 7:40 am. If you need to drop off your student before 7:40 am, you may register for Beyond the Bell which opens as early as 6:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. The safety of your students is our top priority. Please do not leave them unsupervised before 7:40 am.
- To walk your child to the school door, you MUST park in the rear of the school near the playground and use the rear entrance. Please access this area from the driveway near the St. Theresa Center.
- Car line ONLY is located in the front parking lot of the school. Do not exit your vehicle when in car line.
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Please review the Arrival & Dismissal Instructions & Diagrams so you are prepared for a safe drop-off or pick-up. Share instructions with babysitters, grandparents and relatives who assist with arrival or dismissal.
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DISMISSAL REMINDERS
Once our standard dismissal procedures begin (car line and personal pick-up), please make sure you are aware of the following:
Car line (students loaded into cars)
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Please have your car line number visible at all times. This helps our staff quickly navigate your students to their cars.
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If you do not have the current year’s tag or do not have a tag at all, staff will direct you to the front office for ID verification. Homemade signs or photographs of key tags are not permitted. Additional carpool signs are available from the front desk: attendance@ap.school.
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If you need to buckle children into car seats, please pull forward into the Parish Life Building parking lot. Do not exit your vehicle when in car line.
Personal pick-up (students picked up from the gym)
- Gates for Personal Pick-up will not open until 3:15 PM.
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Please have your car line sign or purple key tag to show the door attendant.
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If you do not have the current year’s tag or do not have a tag at all, staff will direct you to the front office for ID verification. Homemade signs or photographs of key tags are not permitted. Additional carpool signs are available from the front desk (attendance@ap.school).
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Please review the Arrival & Dismissal Instructions & Diagrams so you are prepared for a safe drop-off or pick-up. Share instructions with babysitters, grandparents and relatives who assist with arrival or dismissal.
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ROOF PROJECT - ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL IMPACTS
Arrival – Personal Park & Walk Up (Back of School):
- Traffic can still enter from Bay Branch via the St. Teresa Center but must exit the back parking lot behind the school, coming out by the chapel onto Kuykendahl.
- Exiting onto Bay Branch will only be accessible through the St. Teresa Center on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS due to Food Pantry pick-ups.
- Exit to Bay Branch through staff parking lot will be closed.
Dismissal - Personal Pick-up:
- Traffic can still enter and exit via the St. Teresa Center onto Bay Branch.
- Cars will also be able to exit the back parking lot behind the school, coming out by the chapel onto Kuykendahl.
- Exit to Bay Branch through staff parking lot will be closed.
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GEOMAR LUNCH PROGRAM - If you are a returning family, please make sure your student's classroom/grade-levels are updated in the Geomar lunch ordering system so that they receive the appropriate lunch. https://geomar.h1.hotlunchonline.net/
PARENT HOMEWORK – ONLINE FORMS
All Back–to–School forms should be completed by August 30th. Forms are in FACTS© under School > Web Forms > 2024-2025 Back To School Forms.
Back-to-School forms are also located on the app at the Forms button.
- Student TB Questionnaire (REQUIRED)
- Family Handbook Acknowledgment (REQUIRED)
- Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement (REQUIRED)
- Student Medical (REQUIRED)
- Student Demographic Information (REVIEW FOR CHANGES)
- Parent Information (REVIEW FOR CHANGES)
- Student Emergency Contacts (REVIEW FOR CHANGES)
- Middle School Family Handbook Acknowledgement (REQUIRED for Middle School Families)
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAM
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion
Registration for sacraments is separate from St. Anthony school enrollment. Sac Prep enrollment must be completed by August 31st - there is no late registration! Please visit the Parish Website at:https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2299663. Have questions? Contact: Leslie Bevilacqua, lbevilacqua@ap.church.
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FACTS FAMILY APP
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Make sure you download the FACTS Family App! Available for both iOS and Android, the app is a great way to have quick access to important information that you would normally find in the FACTS Family Portal—grades, billing, school calendars, and more. Search for St. Anthony of Padua TX in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or use the button below. Be sure to allow notifications! More features will be added throughout the school year!
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When you click on an item in the app that will access FACTS information (grades, directory, financial, etc.), you will be prompted to log in with your FACTS Family Portal credentials. You will also need to use our district code: SATY-TX. The app will keep you logged in for 30 days, after which you will need to log in again for security purposes.
- If Family Portal users have not updated their Family Portal passwords in a while, you should do so on a browser prior to logging in to the app’s Family Portal features the first time.
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is currently seeking applicants for Substitutes – Classroom (PreK-3 through 8th Grade). If you would like to be considered, please contact Veronica Tucker, Principal, at vtucker@ap.school.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY CHILD WILL BE ABSENT?
Please email attendance@ap.school and copy your child’s teacher. You may let us know in advance if your child will be absent due to a scheduled appointment. Calls made by students are not acceptable. If a student’s absence is not confirmed by 8:30 am, the school office attempts to contact the parent to verify the student’s whereabouts.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NEED TO PICK UP MY CHILD EARLY?
You may send in a note with your child or email the front office at attendance@ap.school with the time that you wish your child to be released. Your child should stop at the front desk upon arrival at school that day to receive an early release sticker. This important step will help reduce classroom interruptions and help you get to your scheduled appointment on time. The latest early release time in the afternoon is 3:00 p.m.–any later disrupts our regular dismissal procedures.
HOW LONG MAY I WALK MY CHILD TO CLASSROOMS?
All students should walk on their own to class starting Monday, August 19. Please encourage Early Childhood students to walk to class on their own (or with older siblings). Our teachers and staff will assist them happily on their way.
WHAT TYPE OF WATER BOTTLES AND BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED?
We highly encourage plastic water bottles. Stainless steel water bottles tend to drop frequently and because they are heavier making a loud sound, disrupting the learning process. Stanley cups (or any brand) with a removable straw are not permitted. Water bottles must have a total seal. As a test, close the water bottle and turn it upside down. If water leaks, this bottle is not permitted. This will prevent many leaks and accidents in the classrooms and hallways. Students may only drink water in classrooms. Carbonated drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks and coffee may not be consumed in classrooms or hallways. Water fountains, with water bottle fillers, are available to all students throughout the campus.
MAY I BRING IN FORGOTTEN ITEMS? MAY I BRING SPECIAL LUNCHES?
An important part of building responsibility in children is allowing them to experience logical and natural consequences. We ask that you do not bring forgotten academic items to school (homework, projects, etc.). If an academic item is brought to a student, the student will have the same consequence as if submitting a late assignment. If a lunch is forgotten, a lunch will be provided and charged to the student. Fast food may be brought in as a treat for birthdays, but not on a regular basis or in place of forgotten lunches.
CAN MY STUDENT WEAR FREE DRESS ON THEIR BIRTHDAY?
YES! Students may wear FREE DRESS on their birthday or a day near their birthday (No Mass Days please). Students with summer birthdays may make arrangements with their teacher to designate a day to use their birthday pass. Birthday Free Dress must follow the guidelines of Free Dress Days in our Family Handbook.
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Please make sure you report any absences to Attendance (attendance@ap.school). If your child has a reportable illness please let attendance or Nurse Pavlock know (i.e. COVID, Strep throat, Flu, Staph infection). REMINDER: A child must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before they return to school.
If your child has a well check throughout the year and receives any vaccinations, please provide an official/stamped copy of their updated immunizations (a print out from the patient portal is not considered official per the state of Texas).
Please make sure we have the most current phone numbers for parents or emergency contacts in FACTS.
NURSE NOTES
For 8/12/24 - 8/16/24
Nothing to report!
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ART CLUB
Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 PM | Art Room
Open to 4th & 5th Grade
Starting Sept. 4. 4th & 5th Grade students are invited to join Art Club! Fee is $50 and will include a t-shirt. Due to overwhelming interest this club is limited to 12 students per semester and students may only sign-up for 1 semester. Possible projects include: batik, tie-dye, acrylic pour painting, marbled paper, book making and basketry. ART CLUB REGISTRATION
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CHESS CLUB - FACILITATED BY USA CHESS
Mondays | 3:45-4:30 PM | Library
Open to 2nd-8th Grade
Starting Monday, Sept. 9. All 1st graders and up are invited to join Chess Club with USA Chess. Cost is $140 per semester. All skill levels. Learn tactics and strategies. Rank up and earn prizes! CHESS CLUB REGISTRATION Questions? Contact info@usachess.com
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MASS CHOIR
Wednesdays | 6:45 AM | Meet in Fellowship Hall
Open to 3rd-8th Grade
Meet every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at 6:45-6:50 AM, rehearse in the church before school, and sing during Mass. The commitment continues through the academic year. If your child would like to participate, please fill out the online form. Questions? Contact Mrs. Lienhard at jlienhard@ap.school.
Please note: New choir members will attend practice and sing at Mass for the first time on Wednesday, August 28. Until then, only those students who sang in choir last year will sing with us. Thank you for your patience as we prepare to welcome new choir members!
Important Dates
December 14th: Lessons and Carols at Frassati Catholic High School, 2 PM
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STUDENT ROSARY GROUP
Tuesdays | 7:15 AM in Paduan Center
Open to 2nd-8th Grade
Starting Sept. 12. We are offering a great way for your student to start their school day! This will be a wonderful opportunity for our school family to pray the rosary together. No need to register, just show up!
SPANISH CULTURE CLUB
Mondays | 3:45-4:30 PM
Open to 5th & 6th Grade
Starting Sept. 9. The Spanish Culture Club is open to 5th and 6th 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 DĂos, alebrijes, cempasĂşchil paper flowers and sidewalk alfombras for religious holidays such as DĂa de la Virgen de Guadalupe, DĂa 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 9th. Club is limited to 12 members. Fee of $25/year will be charged to FACTS account. SPANISH CULTURE CLUB REGISTRATION
VIOLIN CLUB
Mondays | 3:45-4:30 PM
Open to 3rd-8th Grade
Starting Sept. 16. Calling all beginning violinists and experienced musicians who play violin! St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School violin club will be meeting on Mondays from 3:45-4:30 PM. Join Mrs. Verspieren (11:00 AM Mass violinist and Frassati Catholic High School Teacher) and Mrs. Lienhard to learn and make music together. Instrument rental information will be available at the first meeting. Cost is $75 for the year. Questions? Email Mrs. Lienhard at: jlienhard@ap.school. VIOLIN CLUB REGISTRATION
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2024-2025 SPIRIT T-SHIRTS - $20
If you still haven't picked up a Spirit Shirt for your student(s), please stop by the Front Desk or contact attendance@ap.school to purchase. You will be billed through your FACTS account.
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Students may wear Spirit Shirts with jeans on planned Spirit Shirt & Jeans days and other designated days throughout the school year. Our first Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day is Friday, August 23!
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING (VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT)
Our school requires anyone wanting to participate in volunteer activities to complete Safe Environment Training. As a community of faith it is our moral responsibility to safeguard children, the most important gifts God entrusts to us. NOTE: All volunteers/parents must be current with safe environment training in order to participate in volunteer opportunities within our school.
Safe Environment Program - The CMG Safe Haven online training consists of 3 vignette style training videos that is approximately 60 minutes and will include a criminal background check that must be completed. These trainings are available in English and Spanish. All Safe Environment training is only available online. For more information about completing Safe Environment Training please visit: https://ap.school/safe-environment-training Reminder: You receive 1 Paduan Point per hour for Safe Environment training so log your points in FACTS.
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ROOM PARENTS
We will be notifying Room Parent volunteers of assignments early next week! Once Room Parents are finalized, we will have a Room Parent Orientation on August 30 at 10:00 AM.
If you are interested in serving as a Room Parent and you haven't already volunteered, please let advancement@ap.school know as soon as possible.
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CAR LINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are still seeking volunteers to assist on a regular basis with morning and afternoon car line.
- In the mornings, volunteers will help with directing traffic and assisting students safely out of their cars. Volunteers will need to be present from 7:30AM - 8:05AM.
- In the afternoon, volunteers will assist with lining up cars and directing traffic. Volunteers will need to be present from 2:45PM - 3:30PM.
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All volunteers must be in compliance and complete Safe Environment Training. More info is available at: https://ap.school/safe-environment-training
If you are able to help once or twice a week, we are extremely grateful! Thank you for being a dedicated volunteer to our school.
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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)!
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COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM
Our school would not exist without the support and engagement of our community members and businesses. Thank you to the following organizations for their early commitments as 2024-2025 Community Partners!
Grandparents Day Sponsor:
Stainless Structurals
Teacher Appreciation Week Sponsor:
Architexture Sales
Gold Sponsor:
Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics
Silver Sponsors:
Wheeler Pediatric Dentistry
Bronze Sponsors:
CW Interiors
Folder Sponsors:
America's Family Dental - Dr. Diego Flores
Cherry Creek Mortgage - Jason Higham
Liz Flores, Realtor
JK Dentistry - Dr. Jaimie Kocian
Showtime Orthodontics - Dr. Jeff Shao
Coachingandconsultingexperience.com - Dr. X. Carmen Qadir
Woodlands Sports Medicine - Dr. Jason Piefer
We are still seeking businesses to help sponsor Halloween Science Day, Go Texan Day, Grandparents Day, Fun Field Day, and more! Please click the link below to learn more about this program. Questions, please reach out to Katie Tressel, Advancement Coordinator at advancement@ap.school.
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Please continue to check the calendar as sometimes changes are made!
MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 9
MONDAYS - Spanish Culture Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 9.
MONDAYS - Violin Club, 3:45-4:30 PM. Starting Sept. 16.
TUESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 AM in Paduan Center. Starting Aug. 27.
TUESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204.
WEDNESDAYS - Mass Choir, 6:45 AM, Sheltz Hall. New Members start Aug. 28.
WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 3:45-5:00 PM, Art Room. Starting Sept. 6.
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!
8/17/2024: Football Practice, 8:00AM, Athletic Fields
8/17/2024: Soccer Practice, 9:00AM, Athletic Fields
8/19/2024: Advancement Committee Meeting, 8:15AM, Conference Room
8/19/2024: Spirit Night at CRUST PIZZA Alden Bridge, 4:00-9:00 PM
8/21/2024: MASS: Memorial of St. Pius X, Pope (8-A), 8:30AM, Church
8/22/2024: Early Childhood & Elementary Parent Info Night, 6:00PM
8/23/2024: Spirit Shirt & Jean Day
8/23/2024: What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | 8th Grade, 8:30AM, Paduan Center
8/26/2024: GALA Committee Meeting | The One Gala, 8:15AM, PLB Room 202
8/27/2024: Parent Rosary Group | English, 8:15AM, PLB Room 204
8/28/2024: School Pictures - Wear Mass Uniform
8/28/2024: MASS: Memorial St. Augustine (8-B), 8:30AM, Church
8/28/2024: Room Parent Orientation, 9:00AM, PLB Room 205
8/29/2024: Middle School Parent Info Night, 6:00PM
8/30/2024: Raise the College Flag - LSU Dress Day, students may wear LSU t-shirts, jerseys!
8/30/2024: What's Brewing w/Mrs. Tucker | Pre-K4, 8:30AM, Paduan Center
9/2/2024: LABOR DAY, NO SCHOOL
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
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AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
AHG Troop 1180 is hosting a Parent Information Night at the St. Theresa Center of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on August 19th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Join us for a night of learning about American Heritage Girls. We will talk about the faith, fun and service opportunities that can be found in AHG.
Please use the Signup Genius link to register: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/20F0B49ADA62AABFD0-50598343-parent
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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
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7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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