🙏 The Messenger - December 13, 2019 🙏

December 13, 2019

Dear Parents of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

As I communicated in an e-mail earlier this week, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School has been named a STREAM Synergy School by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. This exciting recognition celebrates our achievements in the areas of Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. While many schools in our local area have STEM and even STEAM programs, we are unique in that we can add the “R” --- Religion. By intentionally inviting God into our classroom, we fulfill our mission as a school and our mission as Catholics to evangelize and see God in all of Creation.

We continue to look for additional ways to incorporate all areas of STREAM into our classrooms at all grade levels. This is often done through hands-on classroom activities as well as special days and field trips. Next semester, we plan to expand these offerings via additional special events and extending the opportunities for our students to take advantage of our Makerspace in our library. Exciting things to come in 2020!

Please join me in celebrating this achievement by our teachers who make the extra effort every day to “raise the bar” in the classroom.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica D. Tucker

Principal

ALL-SCHOOL NEWS

FIRST & SECOND GRADE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

December 17, 6:30 PM

NURSE NOTES

For the week of December 9, 2019:

12-05-19 | 8B | Influenza (reported on Monday 12-9-19)

12-09-19 | KA | Strep Throat (Dx over weekend)

12-09-19 | 1B, 3B, 6B | Influenza (Dx over weekend)

12-09-19 | 1A | Lice reported (Dx over weekend)

12-09-19 | KB | Strep Throat

12-09-19 | 2A | Influenza

12-09-19 | 2A | Possible case of Fifth’s disease (undiagnosed)

12-09-19 | 8B | Influenza and Strep Throat (same student)

12-09-19 | 8A | Influenza (reported today out since last Friday)

12-09-19 | 8A | Strep Throat

12-10-19 | KA | Strep Throat

12-10-19 | 1A | Possible case of Fifth’s disease (undiagnosed)

12-10-19 | 5A | Strep Throat

12-10-19 | 4B | Influenza x 2 cases

12-11-19 | 4B | Influenza

12-11-19 | 8B | Strep Throat

12-12-19 | 8B | Strep Throat

12-13-19 | 8A | Strep Throat

12-13-19 | 8A | Influenza

DNN BROADCAST - DECEMBER 13, 2019

SHARE YOUR RAVE REVIEWS

Do you love St. Anthony of Padua? Spread the word! Positive reviews of our school help us develop strong partnerships within the community and beyond, allowing us to expand the resources we provide to students, parents and teachers. If you are interested in helping the Advancement Office with reviews ( and earn Paduan Points ) please contact Katie Tressel at ktressel@staopcs.org.

A MILLION WISHES GALA

A MILLION WISHES GALA TICKET PRE-SALE

ENDS AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: ~~$175~~ Available for $125 Dec. 6th - 13th!

PADUAN PATRONS: ~~$500~~ Available for $400 Dec. 6th - 13th!

Two reserved seats at the Gala
Recognition on Gala website and sponsor page of the auction catalog.
Recognition in the Gratitude Report.

Purchase Gala Pre-Sale Tickets

GALA GIFT CARD DRIVE

We are collecting gift cards for the A Million Wishes Gala ! Gift cards for restaurants, family activities, spa/salons and retail shops are popular. December 2—19: Drop-off gift cards at the Main Office or the Advancement Office during school hours! Please send in Attention: Gala Committee and include your family's name with donation/gift card so that we can provide proper donation acknowledgment . Thank you!

STEPS FOR STUDENTS

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

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!

GIVING BY LIVING

GIVING BY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Buying Cards?! Shop at Shutterfly or Tiny Prints and 13% of your purchase will be donated to St. Anthony! Shop here: staopcs.shutterflystorefront.com

Final Days of Christmas Shopping?! Support our students by shopping at AmazonSmile: smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0652692

Box Tops for Education - 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!