Gala Newsletter - February 2024

We are grateful to our amazing sponsors & underwriters for their commitments to our school and students.


Diamond Sponsor:

Sewell INFINITI of North Houston


Gold Sponsors:

Leila & Jason Higham

OIL The Woodlands Group LLC

Drs. Rabah & Carmen Qadir


Silver Sponsors:

Kimberly & Luis Hess

JK Dentistry

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church


UNDERWRITERS

Cocktails: Waste Connections

Champagne Toast: Jill & John Harris

Decorations: Cherry Creek Mortgage

After-Party: Michelle & Jim Little

Entertainment: The Mike Seder Group

Raffle: Tachus Fiber Internet

Live Auction: LVWellness & Aesthetics

Heads or Tails: Amanda & Manuel Rosales

Dessert: America's Family Dental

Floral: Market Street

Invitations: Memorial Hermann

Program: Professional Guard & Patrol and MP Security

Photography: Woodlands North Houston Heart Center

Silent Auction: Woodforest National Bank

GALA TICKET INFO

Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala | April 6, 2024

Hyatt Regency Conroe - New Venue!


SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

We have a variety of sponsorship levels that include after-party tickets for some or all guests!


Paduan Patrons - $650

  • Two (2) seats at the Gala
  • Two (2) tickets to after-party
  • Recognition on the sponsor page of program
  • Recognition in the Annual Gratitude Report


Individual Ticket - $200


Individual After-Party Ticket - $125

  • This year's gala after-party (10:00 PM - Midnight) includes a live band & DJ, light bites, and open bar. Be sure to purchase your after-party tickets early!
PURCHASE SPONSORSHIPS OR TICKETS

GALA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE GLITZ, GLAM & GATSBY GALA?

It's not just a fundraiser – it's THE party you don't want to miss! With raffles, games, live music, dancing, mouthwatering food, delicious cocktails, and one-of-a-kind auction items donated by school parents and our local community, this night is all about celebrating our amazing students and community at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School!


WHAT DOES THE MONEY GO TOWARDS?

Just like the Fund for St. Anthony, the proceeds from this event fuel the magic that makes our school extraordinary: from our dedicated teachers to our vibrant arts and athletics programs, cutting-edge technology, and everything in between! And guess what? This year, our "Raise the Paddle" drive aims to build a fence that'll keep our campus safe and secure. Let's rally together and make a real difference in the heart of our school community!


WHERE WILL I SIT AT GALA?

Get ready to mingle and make connections at the Gala! When you snag your ticket, don't forget to make your seating requests. We've got you covered – if you don't specify, we'll match you up with fellow St. Anthony parents whose kiddos are in the same grade as yours. It's not just a Gala; it's a fantastic opportunity for new parents to dive into our vibrant community and forge lasting friendships!


WHAT DO I WEAR?

Step into the Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala exuding timeless elegance in your classic black tux or suit, tailored to perfection. Ladies, shimmer and sparkle in sleek silhouettes adorned with Art Deco-inspired embellishments, capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. With every detail, embrace the opulence of the era and dance the night away in style and sophistication.

AUCTION DONATIONS & REGISTRY

Our Gala Committee is seeking items or services to add to our silent auction and we would love your help!

  • Did you receive duplicate or unwanted gifts or gift cards over Christmas that you'd be willing to donate to our auction?
  • Do you have an item, a service or vacation home you would like to contribute?
  • Deadline for auction donations is Friday, March 1.


To make donating an auction item even easier, our gala committee has put together an Amazon Gift Registry featuring some of the gift cards or items we would like to include in our auction packages! Items may be shipped directly to the school or dropped off at the front desk anytime during school hours. Please include your family's name with your donations/gift cards so that we can provide proper donation acknowledgment.


To ensure proper recognition, please submit auction donations no later than March 1, 2024.


Please email advancement@ap.school to discuss potential auction items.

AUCTION REGISTRY
DONATE AN ITEM OR SERVICE

TEACHER FOR THE DAY & CLASS PROJECTS AUCTION

Thank you to everyone who participated "Teacher for the Day" & "Class Projects" Auction during Catholic Schools Week! The auction raised over $28,000 for our school! Our students had some amazing days leading their classes last week and our Room Parents created some very fun projects this year! Thank you!!

SIGN-UP PARTIES

Gala Sign-up Parties are hosted by faculty or families and can be adult, family or child-centered—and most importantly, FUN! All proceeds from Gala Sign-up Parties benefit our school and students! There is still time to host a Sign-up Party - contact advancement@ap.school if you have an idea!



SIGN-UP PARTIES

CRAWFISH BOIL

Saturday, March 2

Adult Party

SOLD OUT

PUPPY PARTY

Thursday, March 21

For 2nd Grade Students

8 spots remaining!

DINO PARTY

Friday, March 22

For Pre-K3 Students

7 spots remaining!

WILDLIFE PARTY

Friday, March 22

For 3rd Grade Students

12 spots remaining!

MISS LORRAINE'S COOKIE DECORATING

Tuesday, March 26

For students in 1st-8th grade.

SOLD OUT

LUNCH WITH FATHER JESSE

Thursday, April 18

For 2nd Grade Students

SOLD OUT

LUAU PARTY

Friday, April 26

For 1st Grade Students

SOLD OUT

WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE

WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE

We are once again hosting a Winner's Choice Raffle as a part of our Gala! Raffle packets went home in early December and are due! Please be sure to read the letter thoroughly to answer your questions.


Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala: WINNER’S CHOICE RAFFLE • PRICE: $20.00 each. 

One (1) Grand Prize Winner will win a choice of one (1) of three trips:



  • SNOWY SLOPES OF JACKSON HOLE - Lift tickets with 3-night stay for 2 with Airfare
  • DRIVE & DREAM PALM SPRINGS - BMW Performance Drive, Mid-Century Tour, 3-night stay for 2 with Airfare
  • DISNEY WORLD FAMILY ADVENTURE - Disney Gift Card ($550) Redeemable for Admission and 4-Night Stay Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress with Airfare for 2


NOTES: **Winspire Booking & Concierge can assist winner with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests at winner’s expense.


Raffle tickets may also be purchased on our gala website at: RAFFLE TICKETS


Thank you to this year's Raffle Sponsor:

PURCHASE ONLINE RAFFLE TICKETS

HYATT REGENCY CONROE

HYATT REGENCY CONROE

We are delighted to partner with the Hyatt Regency Conroe for this year's Gala! Located in the heart of Grand Central Park, the hotel & conference center opened in 2023.


ROOM DISCOUNTS

The Hyatt Regency Conroe has provided us a discount on rooms that are reserved for our April 6, 2024 Gala. To book a room at this discounted rate, please use this link:

 https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/IAHRC/G-SAPR. If you need additional assistance, please contact Hyatt at 877-803-7534.

GALA DATES

March 1 | Last day to submit auction items/donations

March 22 | Raffle paper ticket stubs and money due to the front office. 

March 25 | The Messenger Gala Edition

March 28 | Silent auction open for bidding

April 4 | Last day to purchase online raffle tickets.

April 5 | Raffle Free Dress Day for students who sold at least 5 tickets.

April 6 | Glitz, Glam & Gatsby Gala | Hyatt Regency Conroe (Grand Central)


Please contact advancement@ap.school if you have any questions!

GALA WEBSITE: APSCHOOL.GIVESMART.COM

(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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