CORRECTION🙏 The Messenger - January 17, 2020 🙏

January 17, 2020

Dear Parents of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

As someone who is so grateful to have attended Catholic schools and send my own children to Catholic schools, I see the many blessings of a Catholic education. So many of the best things that come from being formed in Catholic schools are intangibles: deep commitment to the faith, stronger knowledge of Scripture and Catholic tradition, awareness of social justice issues and more. One area that can be more easily quantified is the strength of the academic programs in Catholic schools. In a 2019 study, the National Center for Education Statistics used national NAEP scores to show that Catholic schools outperform public school counterparts as shown by the graphs below.

READING SCORES:

MATH SCORES:

You may remember that last Spring, we were able to share a new correlation comparing our IOWA scores with Conroe ISD STAAR testing results. St. Anthony exceeded the scores at every level. I continue to be amazed by the great work of our teachers evidenced in these results. Thank you for supporting Catholic schools!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2020-2021

Online Re-Enrollment for Returning Students on FACTS Family Online (ParentsWeb) :

Re-enrollment for returning students is Wednesday, January 22 – Friday, January 31.
You will receive an email on Wednesday when your student’s re-enrollment packet is ready on your FACTS Family Online (ParentsWeb) account.
Complete your student’s online re-enrollment packet for the 2020-2021 school year.
If you have questions or need assistance contact Cathy Russell at crussell@staopcs.org.

Tuition & Fees 2020-2021

Tuition Assistance Information

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS

NURSE NOTES

For the week of Jan. 13, 2020:

01/16/20 | KA & 3B | Influenza (3B - reported Influenza B)

01/17/20 | KA | Strep Throat

BREAKFAST WITH BOOKS

The next book club meeting will be on Friday, February 14th at 7:30 am. Meet at the front of the school by 7:25 am. Please read the book: “ The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street ” for the meeting! Book Club is open to students in 4th through 8th grade.

Fathers and Daughters - join us for dancing, refreshments, and fun at our first-ever Father-Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance! It will be a magical evening that will enchant your daughter and be a special memory forever in her heart. Thank you for letting us know if you plan to attend! Date/Time: January 25th at 6:30 PM

RSVP

SPRING SPORTS SIGN-UP

The STAOPCS Spring Sports season is just around the corner. It is time to find out who is willing to make the commitment to St. Anthony’s Baseball, Softball or Track program. Please complete the attached form and send in to Mr. Quickel by Jan. 18th.

SPRING SPORTS COMMITMENT FORM

COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School currently is seeking experienced, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to serve in the 2020 spring season as:

Girls Varsity Fast Pitch Softball Coach (5th thru 8th grade)
Boys “B” Team Baseball Coach (6th thru 8th grade)

These are stipend coaching positions only. If you love the great game of Softball or Baseball and are looking for a rewarding challenge, please contact SAOPCS Athletic Coordinator - Dale Quickel – 281-296-0300 ext. 181 or e-mail at dquickel@staopcs.org .

Monday, Jan. 27 | Celebrating Your Community | B aby Bottle Campaign

3rd Quarter Stewardship Project – Kick off of our 3rd Quarter Stewardship Project - Baby Bottle campaign. Families will collect change throughout the week that will benefit PACN.
School-wide Paduan Pod Olympic Games throughout the week.
"Appreciation Station" set-up in the lunchroom for students to recognize faculty & staff

Tuesday, Jan. 28 | Celebrating Our Students | E ncourage One Another

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday, Jan. 29 | Celebrating The Nation | L ove God with all our heart.

Students will be sitting with Paduan Pods for Mass. There will be a procession of our Paduan Pods Saints’ signs facilitated by 8th graders.

Thursday, Jan. 30 | Celebrating Vocations | O pen our hearts to the Holy Spirit

Special interview with Fr. Kingsley on this week's DNN
Future Family Open House | 6:30 pm

Friday, Jan. 31 | Celebrating Faculty And Staff | N otice our blessings

Appreciation notes to teachers on display

Sunday, Feb. 2 | Celebrating Your Parish | G o and announce the Gospel.

Catholic Schools Week Mass – Students from our school will serve as readers, ushers and school choir will serve 11 a.m. Mass. Students are encouraged to wear school uniform to Mass!

VOLUNTEERING

PARISH FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL - School Booth

We are going to have a table at the Parish Food Truck Festival on January 26th to promote education on campus and support our Parish event! If you are able to volunteer we would love to have you help! ( Sign-up Genius )

STEPS FOR STUDENTS

STEPS FOR STUDENTS TEAM UPDATE:

We currently have 164 Team Members (10th place in the Archdiocese)
Thank you to Doucet Safety Analysis LLC for sponsoring our team t-shirts!
This year our team shirts will be performance/dri-fit shirts! Each St. Anthony Team Member will receive a Steps for Students Race t-shirt & a St. Anthony Team t-shirt! To receive a Team shirt you must be registered by Jan. 28th!

Join our Steps for Students Team to be eligible for these fun incentives!

All student team members will be entered in a drawing to win Airpods!
All students who run or walk with us on race day will earn a Homework Pass from Mrs. Tucker.
Our top student earner (raising money through their Steps for Students fundraising page) will earn a FREE SHOE PASS (with the exception of Mass Days) for the rest of the school year!

JOIN OUR TEAM!

A MILLION WISHES GALA

UPCOMING PARTIES & SOCIALS - Purchase a spot at the links below!

SNOW FUN PARTY - Pre-K3 & Pre-K4

Jan. 24, 4 - 6 pm | $50 per student

"CAMP OUT" PARTY - 2nd & 3rd Grade

Feb. 7, 5 - 7 pm | $50 per student

BREAKFAST BREAK - 6th through 8th Grade

Feb. 21, 8 - 8:45 am | $75 per student

PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS - Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

Feb. 21, 11 - 11:45 am | $75 per student

PIZZA WITH THE PRINCIPALS - 3rd through 5th Grade

Feb. 21, 12 - 12:45 am | $75 per student

MARDI GRAS CRAWFISH BOIL (Adult Party)

Feb. 29, 4 pm | $75 per person

TEACHER EXPERIENCES

Your student can be "Teacher for the Day"! Each year as a part of the Auction Gala, the teachers and staff donate experiences as a part of our silent auction.

Teacher experiences are open for PREVIEW now.
Bidding will open Friday, Jan. 24 and close Friday, Feb. 1.

Our Gala Committee is hard at work looking for the most desirable items out there, and we would love your help!

GIFT REGISTRY - NEW ITEMS ADDED: Our Gala Committee has picked out some "Wish List" items. Click here to visit our Amazon Registry and start shopping! Items purchased through the Registry can be sent directly to the school for your convenience.

DONATE A GIFT CARD: Did you receive unwanted gift cards over the holidays? Or miss the Gift Card Drive? We will still accept your donations! Drop off at the school office.

DONATE A SERVICE: Here is a fantastic list of suggested items !

GIVING BY LIVING

BOX TOPS

Our next Box Tops submission date is fast approaching! Please make sure to send in any clipped Box Tops by Feb. 14th.
The next generation of Box Tops is here. No more clipping – just scan your receipt using the new and improved Box Top mobile app. Find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Giving has never been so easy! And you can still send in clipped Box Tops for double the earnings!