Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
This week, we opened up the second quarter of this school year. When sitting down to write this week’s letter, I was struck by something…After a long weekend for our families (and a full day of professional development and growth for our faculty/staff on Monday), we started quarter two in the best way possible – with the Living Rosary. As a Catholic school, we often talk about how prayer forms our day. We pray to start and close the day. We pray before lunch and snacks. We pray the Angelus at noon. Middle school classes start with prayer. It’s our framework. But, taken to another level…Our first day of school opened with Mass. The first day of this quarter opens with a school-wide Rosary led completely by our students. Our graduates receive their certificates at Mass as their chapter at St. Anthony closes. And at our last full day of school, we gather together for Mass. Weeks like this are a reminder to me that what we are doing at St. Anthony of Padua is always done in communion with our God. We are blessed to be in a school where we are not required to separate our faith from our education. Thank you for your part in integrating the faith at home and for letting us partner with you to form your students.
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
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CLASS PICTURES & RETAKES - Oct. 20th
Please wear official Mass Uniforms. Order forms for class group photos will be sent home in Green Folders this week! NOTE: There is no online on order link for group photos.
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NURSE'S NOTES
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 document regarding screening of your students and on-campus requirements should someone test positive for COVID-19.
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Parents, please call or e-mail attendance@staopcs.org and Mrs. Pavlock (lpavlock@staopcs.org) if a child is out for illness.
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REMINDER: Students must stay home if a household member is being tested for COVID and must remain out until results have returned.
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The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary, and after the Mass, the Rosary is the most powerful prayer at our disposal. St. John Paul II often said that the Rosary is a prayer of peace, and he encouraged families to pray the Rosary together. Please sign up for a day that your family will pray the Rosary together. |
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Grab your cowboy boots, bring your partner, and join us for dancing and fun at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Mother-Son Dance! There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be served. Due to space constraints, this event is for enrolled students and mothers only. Thank you kindly for letting us know if you plan to attend! |
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Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest | “Drug Free Looks Like Me”
Students in 3rd through 8th grade are encouraged to design a poster that reflects either of these topics: Alcohol Awareness and Abuse or Drug Awareness and Abuse. There will be four winners, one from each of the following categories:
- 3rd–5th grade Drug Awareness Winner
- 3rd–5th grade Alcohol Awareness Winner
- 6th–8th grade Drug Awareness Winner
- 6th–8th grade Alcohol Awareness Winner
RULES:
- Posters must reflect either the theme of Alcohol Awareness and Abuse or Drug Awareness and Abuse.
- Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.
- Posters must be 11X17 inches in size. Students should stop by the counselor’s office (Rm. 209) or the front office to pick up poster board paper.
- The name, grade and age of the person entering the poster should be included on the back of the poster.
Each of the winners will receive a $25 gift card to Chick-Fil-A and be featured on the school’s Instagram! PLEASE TURN IN YOUR POSTERS TO THE FRONT OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27th at 3:45 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Garfield at rgarfield@staopcs.org or 281-296-0300
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RED RIBBON WEEK 2021: October 25-29
Monday, Oct. 25 | Team Up Against Drugs
- Students wear favorite sports team shirts/jerseys with uniform bottoms.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 | From Head to Toe I'm Drug Free
- Students wear crazy hair and/or socks with uniform
Wednesday, Oct. 27 | Don't be a Dum-Dum, Choose Drug Free
- Students wear Mass Uniforms
Thursday, Oct. 28 | Lei Off Drugs
- Students may wear Hawaiian shirts or leis with uniform bottoms
Friday, Oct. 29 | Say Boo to Drugs!
- Students may wear Halloween Shirts with jeans or uniform bottoms
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DNN DOLPHIN NETWORK NEWS - 10.15.21 |
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READ ALL ABOUT IT!
The Fall edition of our student newspaper "The Wave" has been published. Students are critically reviewing their finished product and already preparing for a winter edition! Check it out at the link below!
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HALLOWEEN SCIENCE DAY VOLUNTEERING
Please join us for Halloween Science Day on Oct. 29th! We have many fun activities planned, and we need safe environment-certified volunteers to help to make our day a success! Please review the available slots on the sign-up genius below. All volunteers must comply with safe environment training!
NOTE: Grades K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th will be rotating through stations by class. Please note the grade-levels you choose to sign-up for. All volunteers must remain at the same station for your entire shift to assist ALL classes rotating through. Thank you!
Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 will not need volunteers on Halloween Science Day, since they have Pumpkin Day earlier in the month. Their activities will take place in the classroom.
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PARTICIPATION UPDATE
Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of today we are at 15% family participation! Follow us on social media or click the button below to learn more about how the Fund for St. Anthony impacts our school and students!
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The first grade to reach 100% Participation in the Fund for St. Anthony will earn a special Picnic Pizza Lunch, Free Dress, and Special Surprise!
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Each grade with 100% participation in the Fund for St. Anthony will also receive a Free Dress & Pizza Party for their grade-level!
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When we reach 90% family participation in the Fund for St. Anthony, the entire school will earn Monday, March 21st (the day after spring break) as a DAY OFF!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Gifts of $3,000 or more will be honored with a table for 10 at the Run for the Roses Auction Gala on April 23, 2022.
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Your family's participation in the Fund for St. Anthony earns 5 Paduan Points.
- One gift applies to each child for participation tracking.
2021-2022 WISH LIST
Are you interested in making an immediate impact for our students? Our faculty and staff have created a list of items that we would like to purchase for our school. We will be working to fund these items through the Fund for St. Anthony but if you would like to contribute to specific items, you may contribute using the form below.
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MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:35PM, Library
TUESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) ,8:15AM, PLB Room 204
TUESDAYS - Awakening! Bible Study (Middle School), 7:15AM, Paduan Center
WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 4:00PM, Rm 213 (Art Room)
WEDNESDAYS - Running Club, 4:00PM, Sports fields
WEDNESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15AM, Sheltz Hall
THURSDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (Spanish) 8:15AM, PLB Room 204
Please check the calendar and/or communications from club advisors regarding cancellations or changes.
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10/20/21 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker (2nd grade), 8:15AM
10/20/21 - Mass (7-1), 9:00AM, Church
10/20/21 - Class Group Pictures & Retakes
10/29/21 - Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day
10/23/21 - Mother-Son Dance Gym, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, GYM (RSVP)
10/25/21 - Red Ribbon Week: Students wear favorite sports team shirts/jerseys with uniform bottoms.
10/26/21: Red Ribbon Week: Students wear crazy hair and/or socks with uniform
10/27/21 - Red Ribbon Week: Students wear Mass Uniforms
10/27/21 - Mass (4B), 9:00AM, Church
10/28/21 - Red Ribbon Week: Students may wear Hawaiian shirts or leis with uniform bottoms
10/29/21 - Red Ribbon Week: Students may wear Halloween shirts with jeans or uniform bottoms
10/29/21 - NOON DISMISSAL (Halloween Science Day)
10/29/21 - Middle School Social, 6:30 PM, Gym
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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