Dear St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School families,
This upcoming week is Internet Safety Week. Throughout this week, students will be reminded of the importance of being good digital citizens, being responsible with all forms of social media and establishing a balance between screens and other priorities: family, church, schoolwork, friends, etc. We are thrilled to be offering a unique event on our campus this Tuesday, February 19th at 6:30 pm. Parents and students (ages 10 and over) are invited to attend the screening of “Screenagers : Growing Up in a Digital Age” hosted in our gym. This film, which is approximately one hour, takes a close look at family life amidst the struggles that technology can create. Additionally, parents will be given tools on how to help our students navigate this digital world different from the one we grew up in.
For more information on Screenagers and for more resources, please visit
https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
. I hope to see you on Tuesday evening! (As an additional incentive, if you are able to attend, your children will be allowed to come to school out of uniform on Thursday, February 21
st
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Only by His Grace,
Veronica D. Tucker, M.A.
Principal
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NURSE'S NOTES
For 2/11/19 to 2/15/19:
02-11-19 | KB & 1B | Influenza (2 cases)
02-11-19 | 7B & 2A | Strep Throat
02-12-19 | 1A & 4A | Influenza
02-14-19 | PK3 | Influenza
02-15-19 | 1B | Influenza
02-15-19 | 7B | Influenza
**Please remind your children to cover and cough and to wash their hands often. Children must be fever free for 24 hours (without medication) before returning to school.
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We are thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary about the biggest parenting issue of our time. **All parents who attend will earn their students a free dress pass on Thursday, Feb. 21st!
Tuesday, February 19th | 6:30 p.m. | St. Anthony Gym
Childcare for this event is available:
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BOOK FAIR | Feb. 28 - March 8
Volunteer for Book Fair! During your shift, you will help children make their Wish Lists and purchases, and you may be asked to assist with the register too! We are also seeking volunteers to help with set-up and take-down.
If you are really looking to chomp up some more volunteer hours, we are also looking for
Book Fair Champion Parents
. You will be Mr. Mattern's right hand person in helping run the cash registers throughout the week. Please contact Mr. Mattern for additional details at
cmattern@staopcs.org
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER
by Janay O'Connor
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The character trait for February is
Cooperation (Teamwork & Helping)
. Cooperation means working together, getting along and working as a team. Cooperation is all about helping others and interacting with people in a way that helps everyone to succeed.
The social skills for February are
How to greet others and introduce yourself
and
How to follow directions
Important Dates for February
- Internet Safety Week is scheduled for the week of February 18-22. Our students will be participating in Internet Safety lessons and activities this week. On Tuesday, February 19th, we will be hosting a viewing of SCREENAGERS. SCREENAGERS is an award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. The film is appropriate for 10 years old and up. Please RSVP for this great event. All parents who attend will earn their students a free dress day on Thursday, Feb. 21st.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Admission decision letters will be mailed out to our 8th graders from the various Catholic High Schools on or around Friday, March 8th.
- Iowa/CogAt testing begins on Monday, April 1st.
- Career Awareness Week is scheduled for April 29-May 3. We will host our Community Helper/Career Day during that week on Friday, May 3rd.
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR OUR TEAM.
Registration closes at 7 p.m. tonight!
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When you participate in Steps for Students you have the chance to win some fun prizes!
- The top fundraiser in each classroom or homeroom will get to pick a Mystery Bag filled with a gift card and fun prizes.
- The top fundraiser for the whole school will win an iPad!
- The grade with the MOST Steps for Students participants will win a Cookie Cake!
- And Mrs. Tucker has a special incentive for student racers - If you complete the timed race that morning and can beat her time you will earn a Homework pass!
- ALL SCHOOL CONTESTS END FEBRUARY 16TH!! We will announce School Contest winners on Tuesday, Feb. 19th.
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Winner's Choice Raffle
ALL FAMILY SALES DUE FEB. 22!

Thanks to everyone who has sold their Raffle tickets so far! All families who sell 5 or more tickets will earn their students a
FREE DRESS DAY on March 1st!
Winner’s Choice Raffle.
Tickets: $20/each
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One Grand Prize Winner will win
a choice of one of three trips
:
- "Ultimate Pro Sports Fan Getaway" - Lower Level Tickets to Choice of a Select Regular Season MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL or non-major PGA Event, 2-Night Weekend Stay with Airfare for 2
- "Escape to San Francisco & Sonoma" - Winery Tours & Tastings, Fairmont 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2
- "Tennessee Whiskey Adventure" - Jack Daniels and George Dickel Distillery Tours and Tastings, Lunch, Transportation, 3-Night Stay in Nashville with Airfare for 2
Please be sure to read the Raffle Ticket Sales Guide thoroughly to answer any questions. If you need more Raffle Tickets, please contact
Mrs. Tressel
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All sold and unsold raffle tickets should be turned into the front desk by Feb. 22nd!
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GALA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are able to assist with event volunteering click the sign-up genius to find a slot. Volunteers will be trained!
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Tickets to Mardi Gras Ball are SELLING FAST! If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, please buy your ticket or sponsorship ASAP. You don't want to miss this year's fun event!
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THE WOODLANDS RESORT
The Woodlands Resort has offered our gala guests a special rate ($129.00 + tax & resort fee) for rooms booked for March 2nd at The Woodlands Resort. All reservations must be made by Feb. 20th.
Call: 800.433.2624 to make your reservation and reference Booking ID: 87077
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More
Parties & Socials
are now available for purchase! Get your spot today before they sell out!
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Don't miss a special Spirit Day to get your nails Gala ready!!
PLUSH NAIL BAR
Wednesday, Feb. 27th | 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Make your appointment at
plushnailbartx.com
or call 281.298.3275. Mention you are supporting St. Anthony and a portion will be donated back to our school!
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BOX TOPS COUNTING
If you would like to volunteer with Box Tops counting and earn Paduan Points, please contact Karmen Miller at
ckmmiller@comcast.net
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2/18/2019: Teacher In-Service Day – Student Holiday
2/19/2019: INTERNET SAFETY WEEK | Movie Screening - SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, 6:30 PM
(Please RSVP)
2/20/2019: Mass (8-1), 9:00 AM
2/20/2019: GALA: Pizza with the Principals (K-3rd), 11:00 AM (SOLD OUT!)
2/21/2019: STAOPCS Rosary (in Spanish), 2:30 PM
2/22/2019: GALA: Winner’s Choice Raffle – Deadline to Return Tickets
2/22/2019: $1 T-shirt & Jean Day benefiting Catholic Campaign for Human Development
2/22/2019: Middle Social, 6:30 PM
2/23/2019: New Student Screening Day
2/23/2019: Broadway Bootcamp, 9:00 AM
2/25/2019: STAOPCS Rosary, 8:15 AM
2/25/2019: Chess Club, 3:45 PM
2/27/2019: Mass (8-2), 9:00 AM
2/28/2019: STAOPCS Rosary (in Spanish), 2:30 PM
3/01/2019: Free Dress Day for students in families who sold 5 or more Gala raffle tickets
3/02/2019: Mardi Gras Ball Gala | The Woodlands Resort, 7 p.m.
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Please follow us on
Facebook and/or
Instagram for more photos of what is happening around campus.
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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