Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
Happy November! It’s been a while since we’ve discussed anything COVID-related so I wanted to take a minute to recap how things have gone. Since the school year started in August, we have reported a total of 22 positive COVID-19 cases of students, faculty and staff. Twelve of these cases were in August. Four in September. Six in October. In addition to these, we had numerous students on quarantine due to close contact at school or home. Currently, we do not have any students at home for COVID-related reasons. The cases in Montgomery County have greatly lessened with just over 2,200 active cases reported this week.
As you know, we started the year in masks and then moved to optional one month ago. My guess would be that about 20% of our population currently wears masks. (Starting next week, the school is no longer able to provide masks to students. If you want your child in a mask, please be sure he/she brings one to campus. If a mask breaks, we do have a few extra at the front desk.) I am so encouraged by the trends the numbers are presenting. On our end, we continue to follow our cleaning, handwashing and sanitizing protocols with our ultimate goal always the same: keeping our Dolphins safe, healthy and learning!
Please join me in praying for the continued health of our school family and broader community. We also pray for all those who are ill and have died from COVID as well as their families and all who care for those who are sick.
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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ALL SOULS PRAYERS
We would like to remember those deceased who are held in the hearts of the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School community. Please go to this link: https://ap.school/prayers and share the names of your beloved deceased. Each day this month, the students, faculty and staff will pray for these souls, and all the Holy Souls of Purgatory.
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LOST & FOUND
The Lost & Found table is overflowing with jackets, sweatshirts and waterbottles! Please remind your students to check the table for missing items. Parents are welcome to check the lost & found table during school hours. Anything not claimed before Thanksgiving will be tossed or donated.
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UNIFORM/COLD WEATHER REMINDERS
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As the weather turns cooler, please remember that ONLY St. Anthony of Padua outerwear (from Risse or Squadlocker) may be worn in the classrooms. Any jackets / coats may be worn outside.
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OCTOBER WRITING LEADERS
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1st Grade-Eleanor Linton, Vivi Higham, Claire Greenberg, Maria Del Valle, Mary Cate Kuna, Sienna Sewell, Alex Lipinski, Luke De Vera, Ana Lou Sierra
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2nd Grade-Juli Coscio, Andrew Staed, Remy Marin, Ben Enia, Jackson McAlister, Matthew Podowski, Camden Terry, Ella Bui, Henry Dugas, Sofia Tovar Patino, Emily Chee, Camilo Boles, Miles Ourso, Vienna Hess
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3rd Grade-Sofia Bradford, Caroline Piefer, Addie Harris
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4th Grade-Liam Jundos, Julie Molina
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NURSE'S NOTES
HOLIDAY TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston refers to CDC for guidelines regarding testing and quarantine after travel, whether international or domestic. International flights may require COVID testing prior to flying to and from your destination, but not all domestic flights will require COVID testing prior to flying with proof of COVID immunization. If you plan to travel or plan to gather with large groups over the holiday break, we recommend testing 2-3 days after return from your destination/gathering and closely monitoring for any symptoms. We will not require COVID testing on return, but encourage it. We would like to ask that if you do travel or gather in large groups over the break that your child mask for 7-10 days after return, while you monitor symptoms. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Pavlock or Mrs. Tucker.
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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GRANDPARENTS DAY
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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On Grandparents and Grandfriends Day, grandparents will spend time enjoying morning refreshments, visiting our book fair, participating in classroom activities, and attending Mass with their favorite students. Students will dismiss at noon to enjoy the rest of the day with their grandparents. Grandparents listed in FACTS were mailed invitation postcards this week. Please have your grandparents RSVP to assist us with planning!
NOTE: Students without Grandparents attending will still participate in classroom activities and receive donuts!
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BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERING - Nov. 15-19
We are excited to announce our in-person Fall Book Fair. Please help make our fair a success by volunteering at our fair. Volunteers will help students pick out books, tidy up displays, and may assist with checking out purchases as well. All volunteers must be compliant with Safe Environment training. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Morgan, dmorgan@staopcs.org.
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GRANDPARENTS DAY VOLUNTEERING - Nov. 19
Due to the large crowd of grandparents in attendance, this celebration is reserved for grandparents or special friends ONLY. Special friends are adults attending in place of grandparents who are unable to attend. We cannot accommodate parents or siblings due to space, but are seeking volunteers to help make sure this day runs smoothly! Please sign-up below!
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WHAT IS DOLPHIN DONOR DAY?
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DOLPHIN DONOR DAY is a 24-hr. fundraising event designed to encourage all alumni, faculty, parents, and friends to support the Fund for St. Anthony!
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On Dolphin Donor Day, generous benefactors will match all gifts up to $30,000 - DOUBLING your donation. If your company matches your gift you can even triple your donation! See a list of employers that will match your donation.
When you give on Dolphin Donor Day, students benefit too:
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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 Day & Pizza Party for their grade-level!
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Don't want to forget? Make a gift today at: https://staopcs.org/fundforstanthony
PARTICIPATION UPDATE
Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of today we are at 33% 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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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!
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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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Gifts of $1,500 or more will be recognized as member of The Leadership Society.
- 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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We are excited to announce our first Gala Party & Socials for the year! Gala parties and socials are hosted by faculty or families and can be adult, family or child-centered—and most importantly, FUN! All proceeds from Gala Parties & Socials benefit our school and students!
PARTIES & SOCIALS (click the images to learn more):
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Wednesday, Dec. 1st
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
For Families
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Friday, Dec. 3rd
HOLLY JOLLY MOVIE NIGHT
For Middle School Students
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Stay tuned for additional details about the Run for the Roses Gala in a Special Gala Messenger on November 29th. Be sure to look out for details about:
- Tickets & Sponsorships
- Winner's Choice Raffle
- Gift Card Drive & Auction Registry
- More Parties & Socials
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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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11/9/21: SPIRIT DAY – Gringo’s, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Mention St. Anthony and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to the school!
11/10/21: Mass (3B), 8:00 AM, Church
11/14/21: Book Fair - Open after the 9 AM and 11 AM Masses
11/15/21: Book Fair - 7:40 AM - 4 PM
11/16/21: Book Fair - 7:40 AM - 4 PM
11/17/21: Book Fair - 7:40 AM - 4 PM
11/18/21: Book Fair - 7:40 AM - 4 PM; 7-8 PM (After 3rd Grade Program).
11/18/21: Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day
11/19/21: Grandparents’ Day, 8AM-noon, RSVP
11/19/21: Book Fair: 7:40 AM - 10:30 AM (Grandparents Day)
11/19/21: Mass, 11:00AM, Church
11/19/21: NOON DISMISSAL (Thanksgiving Break)
11/19/21: Beyond the Bell closes at noon
11/22-11/29/21: THANKSGIVING BREAK
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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