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January 26, 2024

Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, 


What a great Catholic Schools Week! Thank you to all who attended Mass in uniform, volunteered on campus, attended Pastries with Parents, prayed for our teachers and students and so much more! We have so much to be grateful for and at the top of the list are our school families. 😊


I am excited to share that our 2024-2025 school calendar has been approved by the Archdiocese. The calendar is attached. Key dates include:


  • First Day of School: August 12th (noon dismissal)
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 25th – 29th 
  • Christmas Break: December 23rd – January 3rd 
  • Spring Break: March 10th – 14th 
  • Easter Break: April 18th – 22nd 
  • 8th Grade Graduation: May 15th 
  • Last Day of School (Pre-K3 – 7th Grade): May 22nd (noon dismissal)


Only by His Grace,


Veronica Tucker

Principal

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS

New Student Enrollment for 2024-2025

  • New student enrollment begins Monday, February 5.
  • Applications can be found at - https://ap.school/admissions 
  • Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, February 14 in order to be considered in this round of enrollment
  • If you have questions or need assistance contact Cathy Russell at crussell@ap.school.

DROP-OFF REMINDER

When dropping off students via the back entrance in the morning, please leave campus after the 8:00 morning prayer bell. This allows us to secure our campus and allows our deputy to begin morning preparations for the day securing school hallways. Thank you for your cooperation!

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School

2nd Quarter Awards - 2023-2024


Honor Roll

5th Grade: Grace Barr, Sofia Bradford, Emily Curtin, Matias Forero Duarte, Marina Gonzalez, Addie Harris, Bryson Higham, Annika Johnston, Madison Laborde, Alexis Liggon, Roberta Mateos, Isabella McDevitt, Ray Midden, Caroline Piefer, Pierce Smithson, Charlotte Tressel, Davidson Tucker


St. Anthony Honor Roll

6th Grade: Natalie Bartsch, Alex Bierschenk, Khloe Flores, Liam Jundos, Emmaline Kinnicutt, Hannah Kinnicutt, Alex Toma, Luke Toma, Lindsey Twellman

7th Grade: Martin Calero, William Pesce, Sofia Tellez Gomez

8th Grade: James Curtin, Mateo De Aguirre, Anthony Janda, Aryanna Lorenzetti, Hallie Martin, Peter Nava Trevino, Ellie Tressel, Fernanda Yepiz Zamora, Evan Yu


Paduan Honor Roll

6th Grade: Aria Basford, William Basford, Giovanni Carrone, Noah Daigle, Ethan Fenn, Violet Hazos, Zofia Lewis, Evelyn Lipinski, Julieta Molina Ganau, Anthony Rangel, Ana Lucia Yepiz Zamora

7th Grade: Sebastian Fournier, Elisa Mora, Andrea Navarro, Julia Paddock, Conrad Shaw

8th Grade: Addy Gregory, Benjamin Martinez, Sammy White, Evan Sophia Zander


Paduan Pride Award

1st Grade: William Anderson, Merritt Scorsone

2nd Grade: John Bradford, Madeleine Brignac, Paula Mansur

3rd Grade: Sara Calero, Mary Cate Kuna, Lucia Musi, Vincent Turner

4th Grade: Henry Dugas, Miles McKinney, Alaina Russell, Sofia Tovar-Patino

5th Grade: Sofia Bradford, Matias Forero Duarte, Caroline Piefer, Charlotte Tressel

6th Grade: Alan Aertker, Giovanni Carrone

7th Grade: Kohen Lawless, Quinn Rybolt, Francesca Gamba Zavatarelli

8th Grade: Jacob Hubbard, Aryanna Lorenzetti, Fernanda Yepiz, Evan Sophia Zander

Christian Spirit Award

1st Grade: Julianna Sabatini, Kathleen Anderson

2nd Grade: Lauren Holub, Sebastian Navarro, Sofia Rosales, Lucia Vigil

3rd Grade: Grayson Laborde, Marie Lienhard, Eleanor Linton, Jessica Paddock

4th Grade: Ben Enia, Gemma Meyer, Giulliana Minor, Camden Terry

5th Grade: Lucas Hubbard, Roberta Ibrahim, Melba Little, Roberta Mateos

6th Grade: William Hagemann, Theresa Nahigian

7th Grade: George Meyer, Andrea Navarro, William Pesce

8th Grade: James Curtin, Mateo De Aguirre, Ainara Mansur


Beacon of Light

1st Grade: Claire Barr, Preston Hogan

2nd Grade: Olivia Dohm, Lucas Montenegro, Kamden Mounce, Zara Underwood

3rd Grade: Luke De Vera, Amelia Larkin, Greyson Pashuck, Alejandro Pelaez

4th Grade: Ella Bui, Jude Ebert, Guilianna Loyo, Justin Reyes

5th Grade: Isabella McDevitt, Miguel Ruiz, Pierce Smithson

6th Grade: William Basford, Jahna Ebert

7th Grade: Mateo Aldrete Reyes, Elisa Mora, Franco Sandoval

8th Grade: Noah Cooper, Elsie Enia, Peter Nava Trevino

JANUARY WRITING LEADERS

1st Grade-Olivia Guerra, Bernie Mateos, Dani Suniga, Preston Hogan, Landon Bonilla, Chloe Greenberg, Joseph Rinando, Karina Higham, Lucia Hess

2nd Grade-Lucy Burns, Jackson Smart, Scarlett Wood

4th Grade-Grayson Cooper, Camden Terry, Giuliana Loyo

SCI://TECH PRIVATE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS

7th Grade:

Julia Paddock-2nd place in Biochemistry/Microbiology

Regina Musi-3rd place in Biochemistry/Microbiology

Lya Romero-1st place in Physics

Conrad Shaw-3rd place in Energy & Transportation


8th Grade:

Elsie Enia-2nd place in Botany

Jacob Fenn-1st place in Physics/Astronomy

Addy Gregory-2nd place in Physics/Astronomy

Fergus Shaw-3rd place in Physics/Astronomy

Fernanda Yepiz Zamora-3rd place in Biochemistry/Microbiology

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO

School Art Contest Results


Sunset Over the Hills, 1st grade-Lucia Hess, Blue Ribbon

Springtime Blues, 1st grade-Olivia Guerra, Blue Ribbon

Bluebonnet Peek-a-boo, 2nd grade-Lucy Burns, Blue Ribbon

Sun on My Back, 2nd grade-Boone McKinney, Blue Ribbon

Moonlight Solitude, 3rd grade-Maria del Valle, Blue Ribbon

Delightful Desert, 3rd grade-Augi Giardina, **Turquoise Finalist Ribbon

San Jose Mission, 4th grade-Andrew Hubbard, Blue Ribbon

Alamo Vision, 4th grade-Julianna Flores, **Turquoise Finalist Ribbon

The Longhorn Skull, 5th grade-Sofia Bradford, White Ribbon

Bluebonnet Boot, 5th grade-Charlotte Tressel, Red Ribbon

Saguaro Sunrise, 6th grade-Khloe Flores, Red Ribbon

Round ‘Em Up Blue, 6th grade- Evelyn Lipinski, Blue Ribbon

Fancy Dress, 7th grade-Martin Calero, Red Ribbon

Buttons, 8th grade-Amelie Hernandez-Parks, Blue Ribbon


**Finalist Ribbons are awarded to artwork that was being considered for Gold Medal or Best of Show

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Thank you to all of our Money Counter Volunteers this week! A special shout-out to Mrs. Kendall Bard for being our Catholic Schools Week Parent Champion and helping with the money counting every day!! THANK YOU!


Money for Mary Update

Thank you to everyone who brought in Money for Mary this week. Our top three classrooms that raised the most money for Mary’s Meals were....Mrs. Naeher’s 4A, Mrs. Preuss’s 3B, and Mrs. Meyer’s 1A! This week we raised over $5,700 for Mary’s Meals which will feed 228 students for a full school year! GREAT WORK DOLPHINS!

 

REMINDER:

Saturday, Feb. 3 & Sunday, Feb. 4 – Second Collection at all Masses will support our school.

MOD PIZZA SPIRIT DAY

Bring in the flyer or tell the cashier you are supporting St. Anthony! Or order online through the MOD app or website using the code below! MOD will donate 20% of your bill to support St. Anthony!

  • For online or in-app orders, please use the code MODGIVES20.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS RETREAT - Feb. 24

All middle school girls are welcome to the St. Anthony's Middle School Girls' Retreat on February 24, 2024, from 9 am-2 pm in the Youth Room! We will spend the day doing activities, eating, and spending time with each other and the Lord! Please sign up for each participant; we can't wait to spend the day with you!

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS RETREAT SIGN-UP

ATHLETICS UPDATE

DOLPHIN BASKETBALL THIS WEEK

1/29/24: SAOPCS the Dolphins will take on the Crusaders from Christ the Redeemer Catholic School. 7th grade boys lost 28 to 38, Varsity Boys lost 48 to 52 and Varsity Girls at WON 35 to 26.

On Monday during the HOME basketball games the 8th grade boys and girls basketball players were recognized presented with a rose to give to their loved ones. Thank You 8th Grade Basketball players for a great season!

1/30/24: Varsity Girls lost to St .Theresa Catholic School 30 to 15.

1/30/24: Varsity Boys will make-up their games at St. Martha, 6th WON 33 to 19. 7th lost 17 to 30, 8th WON 42-17.

1/31/24: Boys basketball teams traveled to play the Vikings at St Theresa. 6th grade boys Won 24 to 17, 7th grade boys fell short 33 to 46 and the Varsity Boys were victorious in a nail biter - 40 to 38.


Dolphins Basketball Next Week:

2/5/24: The girls and boys teams will travel to St Rose of Lima to battle the Cardinals – JV Boys at 4:30 PM, Varsity Boys at 5:30 PM and the Varsity Girls at 6:30 PM.

2/7/24: The Boys will host the Knights of Regis – 6th grade at 4:30 PM, 7th grade at 5:30 PM & the Varsity at 6:30 PM.

2/8/24: “On the Road Again” the Boys and Girls team will travel to Katy to taken on the Magi of Epiphany, the games will be played at the Open Court Sports Complex – Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls tip-off is at 4:00 PM, followed by the 7th grade boys at 5:00 PM.

NURSE NOTES

For 1/28/24-2/2/24:

Pre-K4: Reported case of Influenza

Pre-K4: Reported cases of Strep Throat (2 cases)

Kindergarten: Reported case of Strep Throat

Kindergarten: Possible Influenza A (undiagnosed, sibling positive)

1st Grade: Reported case of Conjunctivitis

2nd Grade: Reported case of Strep Throat

2nd Grade: Reported cases of Conjunctivitis (2 cases)

2nd Grade: Reported cases of Influenza (2 cases – Flu A)

2nd Grade: Possible case of Fifth’s disease (not confirmed by physician)

4th Grade: Reported case of Conjunctivitis

5th Grade: Reported case of Influenza A


Late Reports from the week of January 21 (end of the week):

Pre-K4: Reported case of COVID

Kindergarten: Reported case of Strep Throat

1st Grade: Reported case of Impetigo

2nd Grade: Reported case of Conjunctivitis

6th Grade: Reported case of Strep Throat


Please report any specific diagnosis to Mrs. Pavlock or Attendance.  

COVID ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS

SPANISH DANCE CLUB

Mondays | 4:00-4:30 PM

Open to 2nd-5th Grade.

Starting Feb. 12. A high-energy class for boys and girls packed with kid-friendly routines that combine choreography and aerobics. Based on original Spanish-style choreography, we’ll dance to culturally diverse music from around the world (reggaeton, salsa, merengue, cumbia and hip-hop). Join Señora Johnson as we improve our endurance, instill healthy habits, and develop strength and coordination! Cost is $20. SPANISH DANCE CLUB SIGN-UP

CHESS CLUB - 2ND SEMESTER

St. Anthony of Padua Chess Club - Facilitated by USA Chess!

All skill levels welcome! Learn tactics & strategies. Play with other kids. Rank up and earn prizes!

Mondays, 3:45 - 4:30 PM | February 5-April 29

Grades 1-8 | $130 per semester. Questions, contact info@usachess.com

CHESS CLUB SIGN-UP

2023-2024 YEARBOOKS

Order your '23-'24 Yearbooks now! Yearbooks are $45 and will be delivered at the start of next school year.

You may also create your own page! Commemorate your student's school year!

  • Full page ad - $150
  • 1/2 page ad - $75
  • 1/4 page ad - $50

All orders will be placed online using this link:

https://www.balfour.com/texas/the-woodlands/st-anthony-of-padua-catholic-school

GIVING BY LIVING - Minted.com

Use Code: FUNDRAISESAPCS for a 20% discount and they will donate 15% back to our school! https://www.minted.com/ . Minted offers Valentine's cards, artwork and more! The discount code can be used year-round!

GLITZ, GLAM & GATSBY GALA - April 6, 2024

AUCTION

Our Teacher Experiences & Class Projects auction is now open for online bidding! If you haven't used our Gala website before, please consider pre-registering on the site or text: apschool to 76278. You do not need attend the gala to bid in the auction - it's all online! Gala website: APSCHOOL.GIVESMART.COM.


January 26 - February 2: TEACHER EXPERIENCES AUCTION

January 26 - February 2: CLASS PROJECTS AUCTION

The auction will take place online at: APSCHOOL.GIVESMART.COM.


Auction will close at staggered times TONIGHT: 

  • 9:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 2 for: All Classroom Teachers (Pre-K3-5th Grade, Middle School Adventure)
  • 9:30 PM on Friday, Feb. 2 for: Auxiliary Teachers (Music, Librarian, Spanish, Religion, Assistant Religion, Art, Theatre, Athletics & Assistant Athletics)
  • 10:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 2 for: Front Office Adventure, Advancement Adventure, Kitchen Adventure, School Counselor, P.A.C.E., Nurse & Classroom Assistants
  • 10:30 PM on Friday, Feb. 2 for: Class Projects


SINGLE BID VS. AUTO-BID: A single bid can be placed as a one-time bid for any amount. An auto-bid can be placed and set at the maximum amount you are willing to spend. With auto-bid, our system will place your bid at the minimum amount needed to lead. When you are outbid, our system will automatically bid for you until your maximum is reached.


WHO WINS? When two bids are placed for the same amount, the bid placed first, based on the timestamp, wins. Timestamps are set when the initial bid is placed, for auto-bids this is when the initial maximum bid was set.


TRANSLATION? If you really want an item in our Teachers Experiences or Class Project auction, place an auto-bid, and place it early!

BID NOW!

AVAILABLE SIGN-UP PARTIES

All proceeds benefit the gala & our school!

Friday, Feb. 2 - WONKA PARTY - For 4th & 5th Grade Students

Saturday, Feb. 3 - COCHON DE LAIT - For Families

Friday, Feb. 9 - #2 - PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS - For 3rd-5th Grade

Friday, Feb. 9 - PETTING ZOO PARTY - For Kindergarten

Tuesday, Feb. 13 - MARDI GRAS BREAKFAST & PARADE - For Families

Thursday, March 21 - PUPPY PARTY - For 2nd Grade Students

Friday, March 22 - DINO PARTY - For Pre-K3 Students

Friday, March 22 - WILDLIFE PARTY - For 3rd Grade Students

Friday, April 26 - LUAU PARTY - For 1st Grade Students

SIGN-UP PARTY ORDER FORM

SOLD OUT SIGN-UP PARTIES

Thursday, Feb. 8 - PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS - For Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Thursday, Feb. 8 - PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS - For 3rd-5th Grade

Thursday, Feb. 8 - BREAKFAST BREAK - For Middle School

Thursday, Feb. 9 - #2 - PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS - For Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Saturday, Feb. 24- PAINT, SIP & REPEAT - For St. Anthony Moms

Saturday, March 2 - CRAWFISH BOIL - Adult Party

Thursday, April 18 - LUNCH WITH FATHER JESSE - For 2nd Grade Students

STEPS FOR STUDENTS

STEPS FOR STUDENTS

We have over 220 team members! Join our team today!

Steps for Students is an annual event benefitting all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston. Over the last 18 years, this exciting day of family fun has brought together our Catholic community for a sunrise Mass, sanctioned 5K race and a post-race party in the Catholic School Village. Anthony of Padua's Steps for Students team will be raising funds for security upgrades at school (a fence)! Thank you for supporting this effort. Join our team at: https://runsignup.com/apschooltx

There are 4 ways to participate: 

  1. 5K TIMED: Compete against other runners and your best 5K time on this route! Price: $30.00 Race Fee 
  2. 5K UNTIMED: Like the Timed 5K.... but not timed. Price: $28.00 Race Fee 
  3. FAMILY FUN RUN: Under a mile route. Price: $27.00 Race Fee 
  4. HIT THE SNOOZE FOR STUDENTS: Support Catholic schools without running the race! Register to Hit the Snooze and you will still receive the official race t-shirt shirt, but will not receive a bib or race medal. This is the option for those who would like to participate virtually. Price: $30.00 Race Fee 


FATHER JESSE IS RUNNING TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! Consider donating to support his run at: https://runsignup.com/frjesse


Team t-shirts will be sent home soon! Thank you to Doucet Safety Analysis for sponsoring our team shirts!


IMPORTANT STEPS FOR STUDENTS DATES:

  • February 10, 2024: Race Day
JOIN OUR TEAM!

PADUAN PARENTS & VOLUNTEERING

SHOUT-OUTS!

Thank you to the Mr. Klosterman, Dr. Kocian, and Mr. & Mrs. Dohm for all their help setting up for Pastries with Parents! It was a huge job and we are so grateful.

FISH FRY

The Knights of Columbus need our help! Earn Paduan Points or Service Hours (Middle School) by volunteering at the Fish Fry on Feb. 23rd! Thank you for helping make this annual joint event a success!


PARENTS: There are opportunities below to bring in baked goods for selling at the Fish Fry - all proceeds from dessert sales benefit our school! If you volunteer at the Fish Fry you earn Paduan Points! Please help individually package cookies, bars, brownies for sale.


MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: There are opportunities below to assist the Knights as runners, servers and at the baked goods table. Middle School students who volunteer are eligible for service hours.

FISH FRY SIGN-UP GENIUS

CALENDAR

MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Library. (Sign-up.

MONDAYS - Strings Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Band Hall.

MONDAYS - Spanish Dance Club, 3:45-4:30 PM, Spanish classroom. (Sign-up)

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

TUESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204. 

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

WEDNESDAYS - Sacred Soles Run Club, 3:30 PM, Sports Fields.

WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 3:45-5:00 PM, Art Room.

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. 


02/03/2024 & 02/04/2024 - 2nd Collection will benefit our school at all Masses

02/03/2024 - GALA: Cochon De Lait

02/05/2024 - A Week

02/05/2024 - Chess Club Begins | Spring (USA Chess) 

02/05/2024 - New Student Enrollment (Applications Accepted)

02/06/2024 - 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Parent Info Meeting, 2:45 PM, Library

02/07/2024 - Mass (5B), 9:00 AM, Church

02/07/2024 - Confession | 5B | OLA Chapel

02/07/2024 - Spirit Night @ MOD Pizza | All Day

02/08/2024 - 5th Grade Camp Kappe Parent Info meeting, 2:45 PM, Library

02/08/2024 - GALA: Middle School Breakfast Break

02/08/2024 - GALA: Pizza With Principals, Kinder-2nd Grade

02/08/2024 - GALA: Pizza With Principals, 3rd-5th Grade

02/08/2024 - Great History Challenge

02/08/2024 - Talks with Father Jesse | 8:10 AM, Paduan Center

02/09/2024 - $5 Free Dress benefiting Steps for Students

02/09/2024 - GALA: Kindergarten Petting Zoo

02/09/2024 - GALA: #2 Pizza With Principals, Kinder-2nd Grade

02/09/2024 - GALA: #2 Pizza With Principals, 3rd-5th Grade

02/10/2024 - Sci Tech at College Park High School

02/10/2024 - Steps for Students

02/12/2024 - Morning Assembly in the GYM, 8:00 AM

02/13/2024 - GALA: Mardi Gras Breakfast

02/13/2024 - Internet Safety Day

02/13/2024 – INTERNET SAFETY PARENT PRESENTATION: Supervisory Special Agent Torrence White, 6:00 PM, Library

02/14/2024 - Mass (4A), Ash Wednesday, 9:00 AM, Church

02/14/2024 - NO RUN CLUB

02/15/2024 - SPIRIT SHIRT AND JEAN DAY

02/16/2024 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

02/19/2024 – STUDENT HOLIDAY - Staff Development


Full Calendar available in ParentsWeb!

AROUND OUR PARISH & COMMUNITY

PRIEST MEALS

A Meal Train has been created to help feed our priests at the rectory weekly. If you would like to sign-up to provide a meal, please click the link, review the instructions and pick a date to sign-up! https://mealtrain.com/e17zoe


RICE BASEBALL VS NOTRE DAME BASEBALL

Catholic School Day - Saturday, Feb. 17

Join Cardinal DiNardo and other Catholic School students for Rice vs. Notre Dame Baseball on Saturday, Feb. 17th! Any student who attends the game will have the opportunity to stand with the players for the national anthem and run the bases after the game. To purchase tickets visit: riceowls.com/catholicschoolday.

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The Woodlands, TX 77382
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