Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, 

THANK YOU to all who attended Homecoming last night. What a great time! It’s so awesome so see Dolphins of all ages, their families and our alumni. And THANKS to our Football Dolphins and Coach Wallace for a big win to top off the evening! 😊 

Today, our parents attend our annual Fall conferences. In these meetings, our families have the opportunity for a check-in with their student’s teacher(s) and discuss how things have gone in the classroom as we quickly approach the end of the first quarter. A hallmark of Catholic schools is partnership with our families, and these conferences are one way we are able to work to foster and build these relationships. When you come to your meeting, your teacher (Kindergarten – 8th grade) will share your student’s fall NWEA scores. As a school, our students performed very well. I am so proud of them! I will work on a comprehensive school report soon when all data is available. (The Archdiocese does not make this information available until the window is complete for all schools in our Archdiocese.) As a team, Mrs. Leddy, Mr. Wetzel and I have already begun our grade-level meetings with teachers as we discus each individual student and how to help him/her grow whether they performed lower than expected or at the very top level. Additionally, individual student data conversations are happening so our students know their scores and their meaning, and we discuss goals for the next testing in January. (For more information on your student’s NWEA Report, please visit: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/family-toolkit/. Please congratulate your student on their hard work and enjoy this long weekend together! 

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

WHAT'S BREWIN' WITH MRS. TUCKER

Informal grade-level meetings with Mrs. Tucker. Meetings start at 8:15 AM in the Library. Bring your own coffee!

Oct. 12 | Kindergarten

Oct. 19 | 5th Grade

Oct. 26 | 1st Grade

Nov. 2 | 4th Grade

Nov. 9 | 2nd Grade

Nov. 16 | 3rd Grade

MOTHER-SON DANCE - Saturday, Oct. 15, 6:30-8:00 PM

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!

OCTOBER FAMILY ROSARY

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.

SHARE YOUR PHOTOS

Do you have athletics or school event photos that you'd like to share for possible use in our yearbook or in school media? Please upload photos to our school Dropbox at this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/UW0oqUAV9OySKlqlOShr. Photos can be uploaded at anytime before the end of the school year. Thank you for helping us showcase our athletes and students! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Tressel at advancement@ap.school.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

We are currently seeking applicants for Substitutes – Classroom (PreK-3 through 8th Grade). If you are interested and would like to be considered for a substitute position, please contact Veronica Tucker, Principal, at vtucker@ap.school.

2022-2023 YEARBOOKS

Order your '22-'23 Yearbooks now! All orders will be placed online using the button link below. Yearbooks are $45 and will be delivered at the start of next school year.

You may also create your own page! Commemorate your student's school year!

• Full page ad - $150
• 1/2 page ad - $75
• 1/4 page ad - $50

DOLPHIN SPORTS RESULTS

9/30/22: Football Salem Lutheran at St. Anthony, Dolphins – 38, Saints- 13

10/1/22: Dolphins Cross Country ran in FPR Speed Hay Bale CC Meet

10/3/22: Soccer Assumption at St. Anthony Varsity, Dolphins – 4, Assumption - 1

10/3/22: Volleyball at Christ the Redeemer, JV CTR 2-0, Varsity CTR 2-0

10/4/22: Soccer at Christ the Redeemer, Varsity - CTR 4-1

10/4/22: Volleyball Assumption at St. Anthony, Dolphins JV 2-1, 2-0 Varsity 2-0

10/5/22: Football HOMECOMING - St. Anne Tomball at St. Anthony, DOLPHINS – 50, St Anne TB - 13

UPCOMING DOLPHIN SPORTS

10/11/22: Soccer vs JPII at St. Anthony JV - 4:30 PM, Varsity - 5:30 PM

10/12/22: Volleyball at St. Anthony vs JPII JV - 4:30 PM, Varsity - 5:30 PM

10/12/22: GHCAA Football Play-offs - TBA

10/13/22: Soccer at St Cecilia JV - 4:30 PM, Varsity - 5:30 PM

2022-2023 BASKETBALL COMMITMENT

St. Anthony needs to know how many student-athletes are interested in participating in Boys & Girls Basketball - 6th, 7th & 8th grades.

• Practices will start the week of October 24.
• The games will start mid-November and the season will run thru January.
• Due to the anticipated number of teams – teams may be scheduled to practice in the evenings and possibly some Saturday mornings.

St. Anthony would like to have a Varsity, JV & C-Team team for both Boys & Girls Basketball. Parents, it is important for you and your student-athlete to review the commitment details, the SAOPCS Athletic Handbook, and decide if it is something that you can choose to commit to by Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. At that time, we can see where we are number wise and determine how teams St. Anthony will have.

All players MUST have a current Physical Exam on file BEFORE they will be able to participate. An athletics fee of $150.00 will be charged to your FACTS account.

PADUAN POINTS & FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

Family involvement is a vital part of the success of St. Anthony of Padua and volunteers greatly enhance the experiences of our students. Parents are asked to acquire family volunteer hours called Paduan Points annually. All Families signed this commitment during enrollment. Here is a reminder on how it works:

PADUAN POINTS:

Each family is required to complete 20 Paduan Points for school-related volunteer activities between August 1 – April 30. Volunteering that takes place in May must be preemptively recorded (Graduation volunteering, Fun Field Day, etc.).

• Service hours are to be completed by parents (or close family members) of the students only.
• Partial hours of service are rounded up to the nearest half hour.
• Families may not bank hours for future years.
• Families may not transfer hours to other school families.
• Paduan Points tracking is an “honor system”, meaning families enter their own time in FACTS/ParentsWeb. All volunteer hours are reviewed throughout the year by the school administration to monitor family progress towards the agreed 20 Paduan Points per family per school year.
• Each family will be billed $10 for each uncompleted Paduan Point (maximum of $200) on your family’s FACTS account on May 1st.
• Final report cards and school records will not be released until payment is completed.

HOW TO LOG PADUAN POINTS:

Volunteer hours (Paduan Points) can be logged in FACTS/ParentsWeb (Under Family Information) or on the App! If you need more information please visit: https://ap.school/volunteer-opportunities

EASY WAYS TO ACCRUE PADUAN POINTS:

• Attend restaurant Spirit Nights - 1 Paduan Point
• Attending parent meetings (i.e. Parent Info Night, What's Brewing) - 1 Paduan Point
• Make a gift to the Fund for St. Anthony - 5 Paduan Points
• Participate in Steps for Students - 2 Paduan Points per registrant
• Volunteer at morning or afternoon car-line - 1 Paduan Point per day
• Volunteer at school for special events - 1 Paduan Point per hour
• Contribute to Gala Basket or donate to Gala - 2 Paduan Points
• Check out the Paduan Point chart for more ways to earn points!

THANK YOU for supporting our school!

SAVE-THE-DATE: INTERNATIONAL DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

International Day is coming up, and we will need a lot of volunteers for this special day! All volunteers MUST be compliant with Safe Environment Training. Stay tuned for the Sign-up Genius Link in next week's Messenger!

PARTICIPATION UPDATE

Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of today we are at 8% 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!

2022-2023 WISH LIST

Are you interested in making an immediate impact for our students? We have created a list of classroom or school-wide items that we would like to purchase! As a school we will be working to fund these items through the Fund for St. Anthony, but if you would like to give to specific items, you may give online at the link below. A gift through our Wish List also counts as Fund for St. Anthony Participation (more on the Fund for St. Anthony to come)!

MATCHING GIFTS

Does your employer (or your spouse's employer) have a matching gift program? If so, you can ask your company to match your support for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. You can double or even triple the value of your donation simply by notifying your employer of your gift.  Please contact your employer’s personnel office for eligibility requirements and to obtain a matching gift form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Tressel, ktressel@ap.school.

PADUAN POINTS: Families earn 5 Paduan Points when you contribute to the Fund for St. Anthony! 

FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Frassati Catholic - Middle School Volleyball Night, Oct. 18 (Elementary Families Welcome!)

Tuesday, October 18, is Frassati Catholic High School's Middle School Volleyball Night. All middle school (and elementary) students get in free as Falcons Volleyball take on district rival, Woodlands Christian Academy. The teams are tied for third place in district, so this game won't disappoint! Plenty of giveaways throughout the night! Games start at 4:30pm and the theme is "hats and shades". Come cheer on North Houston's only Catholic High School. See you there! Located in the Frassati Catholic gym - 22151 Frassati Way, Spring, TX 77382.

Falcons Homecoming 2022 - Inaugural Game in the New Stadium, Oct. 22!

On Saturday, October 22, Frassati Falcons Football will take on Dominic Savio in their first Homecoming game in the new stadium! All middle school (and elementary) students get in free to this Frassati Catholic first! Gates open at 12:30pm for fun, games, and a food truck, field blessing and dedication around 2pm, and game kicks off at 3pm - tickets available upon entry. Bring the whole family and be a part of Frassati Catholic history! Located at the Frassati Catholic Stadium - 22151 Frassati Way, Spring, TX 77382.

Frassati Catholic Open House - Nov. 2

Frassati Catholic applications are open for the 2023-24 academic year! For current 8th grade students or those interested in transferring this is the first step to becoming a Frassati Falcon - families can get started today. And on Wednesday, November 2, from 6-8pm you're invited to the Frassati Catholic Open House for an info session and tours of campus. Learn more about Frassati Catholic, meet current students and faculty, and take the opportunity to see what life is like at a Frassati Falcon. This is the perfect event for middle school families from 6th through 8th grade. RSVP on our website here - https://www.frassaticatholic.org/openhouse.

PRIEST MEALS

A Meal Train has been created to help feed our priests at the rectory weekly. If you would like to sign-up to provide a meal, please click the link, review the instructions and pick a date to sign-up! https://mealtrain.com/e17zoe

CHILI FEST - OCT. 22 - 6-9 PM

Sponsored by Catholic Daughters - The 4th annual Chili Fest is a family event for the St. Anthony of Padua parish community. Join us for an evening of food, fun and fellowship…. all at pre-pandemic prices! Sign-up to enter a chili team! https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1415750

ALL SAINTS DAY FESTIVAL

Our parish is hosting an All Saints Day festival on November 1, from 5-8:30 PM. All parishioners, but especially children, are invited to come experience the saints through saint-themed games, activities, and of course, food! 

Details: https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1442253

To Volunteer: https://ap.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1437593

MONDAYS - Chess Club, 3:45-4:45 PM, Library

TUESDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (English) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204 

TUESDAYS - Awakening! Bible Study (Middle School) 7:15 AM, Paduan Center 

THURSDAYS - Parent Rosary Group (Spanish) 8:15 AM, PLB Room 204

THURSDAYS - ROBO Fins Robotics Club, 4-5 PM (7th & 8th Graders)

WEDNESDAYS - Mass Choir, 6:45 AM, Sheltz Hall 

WEDNESDAYS - Run Club, 3:30 PM, Sports Fields – Starting Sept. 21

WEDNESDAYS - Art Club, 3:45-5 PM, Art Room

FRIDAYS – Quiz Bowl, 3:45-5:00 PM, Mrs. Sturgeon's Room

Please check the calendar and/or communications from club advisors regarding cancellations or changes. 

10/07/2022 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

10/10/2022 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT / STUDENT HOLIDAY

10/11/2022 - No Student Rosary Group due to Living Rosary

10/11/2022 - Living Rosary, 8:15 AM, Sports Fields

10/11/2022 - SPIRIT NIGHT at Republic Grill Magnolia location, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

10/12/2022 - Mass (5B), 9:00 AM, Church

10/12/2022 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (Kindergarten), 8:15 AM, Library

10/14/2022 - $5 Free Dress benefiting 8th grade gift

10/14/2022 – Early Childhood Pumpkin Day

10/15/2022 - Mother-Son Dance, 6:30-8:00 PM (RSVP)

10/19/2022 - Individual and Group Photos - Fall Re-takes

10/19/2022 - Mass (4A), 9:00 AM

10/19/2022 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (5th grade), 8:15 AM, Library

10/21/2022 - Middle School Social

10/21/2022 - Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day

Full Calendar available in FACTS and on the App!