Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
We now prepare to enter our last week before Thanksgiving Break. This upcoming Friday, we will host our Grandparents on campus. This is one of my favorite days. It always brings to mind the many visits my own grandparents made to my Catholic school as a young girl. I hope your students enjoy sharing their hard work with their grandparents, introducing them to teachers and friends and celebrating Mass together. We know that not all of our students have grandparents who are able to attend. A donut breakfast will be provided for all students in the classrooms. The teachers have planned the morning so that it will be fun and engaging for them as well. We hope to have all of our students on campus this Friday.
I will be out this upcoming Wednesday and Thursday. My husband and I will be with our son, Joey, at Texas Children’s Hospital for his next heart surgery. This is his third major heart surgery since we welcomed him into our family four years ago. This surgery, in which he will receive the valve he has been missing since birth, is the one we have been waiting for. If you would add him to your prayer list, my family would be so very appreciative.
Answers to last week’s Saints trivia:
- Which saint became the King of France at the age or 12 and built hospital to help care for the poor? St. Louis IV, King of France
- Which saint is the patron saint of Catholic schools? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Which saint loved to visit the circus and play tricks on his friends while repeating homilies he’d heard at church? This saint also founded the religious order known as the Salesians. St. John Bosco
This week’s Saints trivia:
- Which saint is known as the “apostle to the Apostles” and was the first to see and speak with the risen Lord?
- Which saint joined the Carmelite order at the age of 20 and became the first woman Doctor of the Church?
- Which saint is known as the protector of children?
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
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UNIFORM/COLD WEATHER REMINDERS
- As the weather remains cooler, please remember that ONLY St. Anthony of Padua outerwear (from Risse or Squadlocker) may be worn in the classrooms. Any jackets / coats may be worn outside.
- We are making a change to the family handbook allowing the girls to wear SOLID navy, black or white leggings under skirts when temperatures are very low.
- On Free Dress or T-shirt & Jeans Days when jeans are worn, they may not be frayed, tattered, too tight, too baggy, or too low.
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RISSE UNIFORM FALL SALE
- Take 10% OFF all clothing and items in Risse stores or shop the sale online and use promo code FALL19 for your discount! Sale continues through the end of November!
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GRANDPARENTS DAY
NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
On Grandparents and Grandfriends Day, grandparents will spend time enjoying morning refreshments, visiting our book fair, visiting the photo booth, buying a raffle ticket, participating in activities, and attending Mass with their favorite students. Students will dismiss at noon to enjoy the rest of the day with their grandparents.
NOTE: Students without Grandparents attending will still participate in classroom activities and donuts! :)
- Due to the large crowd of grandparents in attendance, this celebration is reserved for grandparents or special friends ONLY.
- Parents and siblings are welcome to join us for Mass at 11 a.m.
- If your students are meeting their grandparents the morning of the event, please make plans to meet them in the piazza before checking students in at the Fellowship Hall at 8 a.m.
We are seeking parent volunteers to assist us on Grandparents Day. Please click the sign-up genius volunteering link to help.
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NURSE NOTES
Nurse Notes for the week of 11/8/19:
11/11/19 | 1A | Strep Throat & Influenza
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FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY - Every
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Thank you to everyone who pledged or gave to the Fund for St. Anthony on Dolphin Donor Day!
Together we raised over $107,000 in 24 hours for our students and programs!
- Special THANK YOU to our Faculty & Staff, the Brady family, the Fedele family, the Girotto family, the Romero family, the Velardo family, and our anonymous donors for matching $46,100 in gifts!
- Congratulations to Mrs. Lyons' class and Mrs. Jacob's class for having the highest percentage of participation and winning a Superhero Dress and Pizza Day for their classes.
- Our school-wide participation rate is currently 68%! If we reach 80% participation for all families this year, the whole school will be treated to a Kona Ice and Extra Recess Day.
- Each family that makes a gift to the Fund for St. Anthony earns 5 Paduan Points!
- All gifts of $3,000 or more will be honored with a table for 10 at our A Million Wishes Gala on April 18, 2020.
- The Fund for St. Anthony campaign continues until June 30, 2020.
- Click the button to make a pledge and/or gift today.
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DNN BROADCAST - NOVEMBER 15, 2019
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BOOK FAIR - Nov. 15 - 22
Please consider volunteering for our Book Fair! During your shift, you will help children make their Wish Lists and purchases.
We still need volunteers for the Pre-K4A & Pre-K3 Classes.
Volunteers must be compliant with VIRTUS/Safe Environment and may volunteer with any grade-level.
Sign-Up Genius
GRANDPARENTS DAY
We cannot accommodate parents or younger siblings at Grandparents Day due to space, but are seeking volunteers to help make sure this day runs smoothly! Please sign-up!
Sign-Up Genius
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We are excited to announce our first Gala Parties & Socials for this school year! Gala parties and socials are hosted by faculty or families and can be adult or child-centered—and most importantly, FUN! Proceeds from Gala Parties & Socials benefit our school!
PARTIES & SOCIALS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:
- $50 per student. Purchase at the link above!
- $20 per student. Purchase at the link above!
Stay tuned for additional details about the A Million Wishes Gala in a Special Gala Messenger on Monday, November 18th including:
- Ticket Pre-sale
- Winner's Choice Raffle
- Gift Card Drive & Gala Registry
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SPIRIT DAYS
- Nov. 22nd (Grandparents Day) - Crust Pizza Alden Bridge
- Dec. 10th - Republic Grill (Magnolia location)
OTHER GIVING BY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES
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11/16 & 11/17 - Book Fair is open after all Masses
11/18/2019 - Book Fair Open, 7:40 - 4:00 PM
11/18/2019 - English Rosary Group, 8:15 AM
11/19/2019 - Father Tom's Birthday
11/19/2019 - Book Fair Open, 7:40 - 4:00 PM
11/20/2019 - Book Fair Open, 7:40 - 4:00 PM
11/21/2019 - Book Fair Open, 7:40 - 4:00 PM
11/21/2019 - Spanish Rosary Group, 2:30 PM
11/22/2019 - Grandparents Day Mass, 11 AM
11/22/2019 - Grandparents Day, 8 - 12 PM | NOON DISMISSAL
11/22/2019 - SPIRIT DAY | Crust Pizza Alden Bridge, All Day!
11/22/2019 - Beyond the Bell closes at Noon
11/25 - 11/30/2019 - Thanksgiving Break! (School offices closed)
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As a People of Faith, the Parishioners of St. Anthony seek to respond to the call of the Gospel in their lives through the acts of service to those in our community and the world. On November 30th, as we reflect on our blessings during the season of gratitude, families and people of all ages are invited to participate in the first event of St. Anthony’s Agape Mission.
Volunteers can choose to participate in a variety of ministries, using their individual gifts and talents to impact the community around them. We encourage families to serve together and ask that children under 15 be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please choose from the ministries below where you would like to serve on November 30th. Be sure to read the description of what items or skills might be required to participate. Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM.
Our day will end with a presentation given by St. Anthony of Padua Dignity of Life Coordinator, Curt Locklear. This event will begin at 11:30 AM. Please indicate if you will attend in the comment section of your sign-up so that we can provide enough refreshments for all. Thank you!
In preparation for this mission, we are now accepting donations, please bring these items to the Youth Room before any Youth Ministry program, or to the Piazza near the Food Pantry bins.
- Travel-Sized AND Full-Sized: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, lotion.
- Diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, most requested.
- Travel-sized baby wipes.
- Powdered Laundry Soap, Tide or Gain preferred.
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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