Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
HAPPY CHRISTMAS BREAK!!! It’s been an interesting semester to be a student, a teacher, a parent and an administrator! Together, we made it. Thank you for your support, patience and prayers. This year, more than any other, has taught me the importance of prayer and unity in reaching a common goal of keeping our school family safe and our doors open. As we look towards January, I want to share a few things…
While the outside temperatures are cooler when we return, we still ask that you PLEASE take temperatures before coming to school. This is a big help to our staff and will get your students to class quicker. Your partnership and support in doing this is much appreciated. School staff will continue to take temperatures at lunch.
We will still allow students to wear spirit shirts (from the school, Risse Uniforms or Squad Locker) with uniform bottoms to assist with easier laundry.
All students will be expected to be in Mass uniform when attending Mass in the church. At this point, the schedule when we return is as follows:
January 6 | Wednesday after Epiphany | 6th – 8th attending
January 13 | Wednesday of the 1st Week of Ordinary Time | 2nd & 3rd attending
January 20 | Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Ordinary Time | 2nd & 3rd attending
January 27 | Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Ordinary Time Green | 6th – 8th attending
February 3 | Wednesday of the 4th Week of Ordinary Time | 4th & 5th attending
February 10 | Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin | 4th & 5th attending
February 17 | Ash Wednesday | 2nd & 3rd attending
February 24 | Wednesday of the 1st Week in Lent | 2nd & 3rd attending
Remember you also have the option for remote learning from January 5th – 15th if you have traveled or are concerned about the return to campus for any reason. If you have not already notified me, but still want this option, please notify me (vtucker@staopcs.org) as soon as possible. Requests received after today may result in a one-day delay in having this available on the first day back.
This Christmas, I will continue to thank God for the blessing of each of you.
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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CHARACTER COUNTS - DECEMBER
The following students have been nominated by their homeroom teacher for the Character Counts award for the month of December. These students have exemplified HONESTY. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the definition of honesty is adherence to the facts; sincerity; devotion to telling the truth. See also integrity; truthfulness.
1A – Piper Borsboom
1B – Declan Mustian
2A – Bryson Higham
2B – Maddie Dohm
3A – Hayden Ruelas
3B – Tate Sloan
4A – Regina Musi
4B – Elisa Mora
5A – Charlie Staed
5B – Jayden Salinas
6A – Seve Amador
6B – Macarena Musi
7A – Joshelle Cabriana
7B – Mikey Johnston
8A – Madeline McCollor
8B – Shane O’Hare
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WRITING LEADERS - DECEMBER

1ST GRADE - Ella Bui, Rodrigo Rincon
4TH GRADE - Will Pesce, Isa Junca, Kate McCollor, Jane Rosas, Olivia Dykes, Andrea Navarro
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DESK SHIELDS
In an effort to instill a sense of ownership and responsibility, students will be charged $5 for additional desk shields. The shields are expensive, and we have had to replace many throughout the fall because of students damaging or losing the shields assigned to them. Starting immediately if students request a new shield this will result in a $5 charge to parent's FACTS account.
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It's yearbook time! Click the link below to purchase a 2020-2021 Yearbook! Yearbooks are $45 and will be delivered in August. Yearbook ads to commemorate your student are also available for purchase at the same link. |
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DOLPHIN NETWORK NEWS (DNN) - December 17, 2020 |
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1ST & 2ND CHRISTMAS PROGRAM |
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INTRO TO THEATRE - CHECK IT OUT! |
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NURSE'S NOTES & COVID-19 REMINDERS |
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SCREENING AND ON-CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
We will continue to work closely with our local health department officials and the Catholic Schools Office to ensure the safety of our students and staff should the school experience a positive case of COVID-19. Please see the attached documents regarding screening of your students and on-campus requirements should someone test positive for COVID-19.
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HAVANA NIGHTS - 20TH ANNUAL GALA |
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APRIL 10, 2021 | THE WOODLANDS RESORT |
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GALA TICKET PRE-SALE
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $175 Available for $150 until Dec. 17th (MIDNIGHT)!
PADUAN PATRONS: $500 Available for $400 until Dec. 17th (MIDNIGHT)!
Paduan Patrons receive:
- Two reserved seats at the Gala
- Two after-party tickets
- Recognition on Gala website and sponsor page of the auction catalog.
- Recognition in the Gratitude Report.
New! Gala After-Party: We are keeping the party going with drinks, light-bites and some Cuban fun at this year's after party - on-site at The Woodlands Resort! Over half of this year's after-party tickets are sold so be sure to purchase your individual after-party tickets or Paduan Patron packages if you want to be a part of this event!
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WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE
Back by popular demand, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is holding a Winner’s Choice Raffle in conjunction with our Havana Nights Gala! We are very grateful to TACHUS for sponsoring this year’s raffle!
WINNER’S CHOICE RAFFLE • PRICE: $20.00 each
One Grand Prize Winner will win a choice of one of three trips:
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - 3-Night Stay at The Fairmont Lake Louise in Banff, Canada with Airfare for 2
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Napa Valley Backroads & Railways - Wine Train, Chauffeur, 3-night Stay at Meritage Resort and Spa with Airfare for 2
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Fairmont Bermuda - 4-Night Stay at The Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda with Airfare for 2
Tickets and more information were sent home today! Raffle tickets can also be purchased online. Please be sure to read the Raffle Ticket Sales Guide thoroughly to answer any questions.
Thank you to this year's Raffle Sponsor:
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FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY - YEAR-END GIVING |
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For many alumni, parents, grandparents, parishioners, and friends of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, the year's end is a traditional time to make gifts to our school. Your gift provides immediate assistance to our students and may also yield personal tax savings.
For 2020 tax purposes, gifts made by check or cash must be dated on or before December 31, 2020 and must also be postmarked by December 31st. Online credit card gifts must be made by 12:00 a.m. (midnight) CST on December 31st. Click the button below to make a gift online.
- As a reminder, any class that reached 100% participation in the Fund for St. Anthony will receive a Chick-fil-A & Free Dress Day - some classes are only one or two gifts away!
- When we reach 90% participation in the Fund for St. Anthony the whole school will earn a day off this spring!!
We are very fortunate to have a wonderful community of friends, parents, grandparents and others who have already shared their gifts to our school this year. Thank you so much for your support!
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Friday, December 11th - 8 PM Mass in Español
Saturday, December 12th - 10 AM Mass in English
CHRISTMAS EVE & DAY
All Masses will have overflow in the Gym and Sheltz Hall. All Masses will be livestreamed.
December 24th
2:00 PM - Cantor & Accompanist
4:00 PM - Traditional Children's Mass 6:30 PM - Adult Contemporary Worship 9:00 PM - Modern Worship
Midnight - Traditional Orchestra
December 25th
7:00 AM - Cantor & Accompanist
9:00 AM - Cantor & Accompanist
11:00 AM - Cantor & Accompanist
1:00 PM - Contemporáneo en Español 6:00 PM - Cantor & Accompanist
FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Thursday, December 31st - 6:45 PM Vigil Mass
Friday, January 1st - 9 AM and 12 PM Noon
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA
Catholic Daughters of America is celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas by putting aside one grocery item each day from December 26th until January 6, 2021 in honor of the Holy Family.
They are encouraging our parish to participate in gathering the following:
Dec 26 - Bag of rice
Dec 27 - Box of cereal
Dec 28 - Peanut butter
Dec 29 - Jelly, Jam, or preserves
Dec 30 - Canned fruit
Dec 31 - Canned or bag of beans
Jan 1 - Canned corn
Jan 2 - Canned green beans
Jan 3 - Canned soup of chili
Jan 4 - Canned tuna
Jan 5 - Spaghetti sauce
Jan 6 - Spaghetti, vermicelli or other pasta
Items may be dropped off at St. Theresa Center on January 6, 2021 between 5-6:30 pm. Items will be sorted and stored in the center for St. Anthony's Bread Food Pantry.
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12/17/2020 - GALA: Ticket Pre-Sale Ends, Midnight
12/18/2020 - 1/5/2021 | CHRISTMAS BREAK
1/04/2021 - STUDENT HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
1/04/2021 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
1/05/2021 - Begin 2020-2021 - Q3
1/06/2021 - Mass (Faculty-led), 9:00 AM
1/07/2021 - Spanish Rosary Group
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You can still enroll in the optional Waldo photo delivery service where you'll get all YOUR student's photos texted to your phone!

How to enroll:
Click here or text STAOPCS21 to 735-343 and follow the prompts.
You can also scroll through and view all the photos on our Waldo Photos free web gallery here: https://waldo.photos/galleries. Enter the join code: STAOPCS21
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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