Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

This week, you will notice a slight change in The Messenger. Pre-COVID, we reported sicknesses in classrooms. This practice was suspended out of respect for confidentiality concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen a significant increase in the number of illnesses lately and are returning to this reporting practice so that you are informed. Cases will be reported by grade level. Lately, flu has been on the rise and cases have been more severe than in years past. Mrs. Pavlock, our school nurse, and I, hope that you will take the time to look at what illnesses may be spreading on campus. Please always watch your children closely for symptoms so we can prevent the spread of illness to our students, families, faculty and staff. Remember that students must stay home for at least 24 hours after having fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications) or having vomited. Other schools in the Archdiocese have come close to needing to close due to the number of absences due to sickness. We do not want this to happen to us. Thank you for your vigilance in keeping our campus healthy. 

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

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!

• Nov. 9 | 2nd Grade
• Nov. 16 | 3rd Grade

MIDDLE SCHOOL WRITING LEADERS

6th Grade: Martin Calero, Amelia Curry, Quinn Cooper, Maryn Halstead

7th Grade: Hanna Brumfield, Anthony Janda, Julianna Midden, Aryanna Lorenzetti

8th Grade: Grace Anderson, Rafaela De Azevedo, Regina Rincon Gallardo Martinez, Dara Umoh

CHARACTER COUNTS - OCTOBER

The following students have been nominated by their homeroom teacher for the Character Counts award for the month of October. These students have exemplified the character trait of Responsibility. The definition of responsibility is “The state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management.” Synonyms of responsibility: reliability and dependability.



1A – Beaux Ourso

1B – Cerise Smithson

2A – Katelyn Chen

2B – Grace Guion

3A – Ben Enia

3B – Alaina Russell

4A – Marley English

4B – Isabella McDevitt

5A – Natalie Bartsch

5B – Lindsey Twellman

6A – Elisa Mora

6B – Conrad Shaw

7A – Sammy White

7B – Ellie Tressel

8A – Regina Rincon Gallardo Martinez

8B – Stephanie Ratchford

Congratulations to all of you!!

NURSE NOTES

It is that time of year…We are starting to receive many reports of confirmed influenza. We started seeing a few high fevers come up at the very end of last week and it has continued to this week. For the time being, please closely monitor your child(ren). If you have any doubts they are not feeling well, if possible, please keep them home. If they do have to attend (without fever/vomiting), please make sure you have a back up “emergency contact” who may be available to pick them up if they become unable to stay in class during the school day. Please reiterate with your child to wash hands frequently, cough in the bend of their arm, etc. 

REMINDERS:

• Students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication before their return to school.
• Students must be 24 hours without vomiting before their return to school.
• If your child runs a fever a COVID test is required to return to school.
• If your child test positive for COVID/Flu/Strep/RSV, etc. (even over the weekend), please report it to Attendance or Nurse Pavlock, so we can keep track of what illnesses we have on campus and what grades are being most affected.

Reported Illness from Friday, October 28–Thursday, November 3.

• Pre-K4 – 2 possible influenza, unconfirmed cases
• Kinder – 2 confirmed influenza
• 1st grade – 2 confirmed cases of influenza, 1 confirmed strep throat
• 4th grade – 3 confirmed cases of influenza
• 5th grade – 5 confirmed cases of influenza
• 6th grade – 2 confirmed cases of influenza
• 7th grade – 2 confirmed case of influenza
• 8th grade – 2 confirmed cases of influenza

**This list is not complete as several students have gone home this week sick (high fevers) and we have not received information regarding diagnosis. Since flu testing is not required parents do not have to take their children to have them tested, so we will not always have correct information as some will have the flu and we will not have confirmation of it.** 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Nurse Pavlock or Attendance.

DNN - Oct. 31 & Nov. 4

VETERANS SLIDESHOW

During the month of November, St. Anthony of Padua will recognize our veterans and current military personnel by placing their name, info, and picture in our upcoming 3rd Grade Patriotic Program. Submissions must be received by Thursday, November 10th to be included!

PARENTS NIGHT OUT / SPIRIT NIGHT

November 11, 2022 | 7-10 PM | Ages 3 - 17 (must be potty-trained)

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics, 32523 Tamina Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354

HOW THE EVENT WORKS:

• Doors will open right at 7:00pm.  
• When families arrive, they will go to one of two places: 
• Check-in table for pre-registered children to check in. 
• Walk-ins will fill out a waiver and then get in line at the front desk to register and pay. Cypress Academy only accepts cash or check at the door. 
• Each child will be given a wristband with a number on it. The parent that drops their child off will be given a tag with a number that matches the wrist band. Parents MUST present this tag at pick up. They recommend parents take a picture of the tag so they do not have to keep up with it. They can also text that picture to someone else, if they plan to have another person pick up their child.  
• Children will be split into groups by age. They will remain with their group’s coach throughout the night and will rotate throughout different areas of the gym with a mixture of free play and games. Upon pick up, coaches will check children's wristbands with parent's tags.  

CONCESSIONS

Cypress Academy will have concessions available for the children during the event. Parents can purchase a concession wristband at the door for their child(ren) with cash only. Cypress Academy will mark on their wristband how much money they have to spend and as they purchase concessions, we will mark it off. All items are $2 each. 

FALL BOOK FAIR

November 13 – November 19

**All book fair visitors & volunteers must check-in through the front office.**

Sunday, Nov. 13: Open after the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Masses

Monday, Nov. 14: 7:40 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 15: 7:40 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, Nov. 16: 7:40 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, Nov. 17: 7:40 AM - 4:00 PM; 7:00-8:00 PM (After 3rd Grade Program).

Friday, Nov. 18: 7:40 AM - 10:30 AM (Grandparents Day)

GRANDPARENTS DAY

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

On Grandparents 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 12:00 PM 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!

NOTE: Students without Grandparents attending will still participate in classroom activities and receive donuts! 

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERING

We are excited to announce our Fall Book Fair. Please help make our fair a success by volunteering at our fair. Volunteers will help students pick out books, tidying 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 Mrs. Deb Morgan, dmorgan@ap.school.

GRANDPARENTS DAY VOLUNTEERING

They say God couldn't be everywhere, so he created grandparents. We know this is true at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School! We cannot accommodate parents or siblings due to space, but are seeking volunteers to help make sure this day runs smoothly! Please sign-up to help set-up in the evening on Thursday, Nov. 17 or with day-of activities on Friday, Nov. 18.

UPCOMING DOLPHIN SPORTS

11/8/22: Girls Basketball VS St. Martha (Home), JV-4:30 PM, V-5:30 PM

11/9/22: Boys Basketball @ St. Cecilia, C- 4:30 PM (ER), JV- 5:30 PM, V- 6:30 PM

11/10/22: Boys Basketball VS CTR (Home), C- 4:30 PM (ER), JV- 5:30 PM, V-6:30 PM

11/10/22: Girls Basketball @ St. Cecilia, JV- 4:30 PM (ER), V- 5:30 PM

WHAT IS DOLPHIN DONOR DAY?

Dolphin Donor Day (November 16, 2022) is a 24-hr. fundraising event designed to encourage all alumni, faculty, parents, and friends to support the Fund for St. Anthony. Many families wait to make their Fund for St. Anthony gifts on Dolphin Donor Day because of matching opportunities available, but you are free to give when it's convenient for you. Learn more at: https://ap.school/fundforstanthony

PARTICIPATION UPDATE

Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of 11/3/22 we are at 16% family participation!

• The first two classes or homerooms to reach 100% participation will earn a PJs and Pizza Party for their classes!
• When we reach 90% family participation in the Fund for St. Anthony, the entire school will earn Monday, March 20th (the day after spring break) as a DAY OFF!  

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!

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! 

We are excited to announce our first Gala Sign-Up Parties for the year! Gala Sign-up Parties are hosted by faculty or families and can be adult, family or child-centered—and most importantly, FUN! All proceeds from Gala Sign-Up Parties benefit our school and students. If you are interested in purchasing a spot at one of these Sign-up Parties, click the links below for more details and to purchase!

Stay tuned for additional details about the This is the Greatest Show Gala in a Special Gala Messenger on November 28th. Be sure to look out for details about:

• Tickets & Sponsorships
• Winner's Choice Raffle
• Auction registries
• More information about Sign-up Parties & In-Class Parties

Have you heard the news? Father Jesse has joined our team and will be running with us! Join our St. Anthony team to be a part of Steps for Students on February 11, 2023.

St. Anthony of Padua's Steps for Students team will be raising funds to upgrade sound and lighting in our gym to improve our student programs and fine arts presentations. 

**All St. Anthony Students who join our team by Nov. 30th will receive a Free Shoe Pass (except Mass Days) for the month of December!** 

FRASSATI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Frassati Catholic - It's Time to Apply for 2023-24

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 - and families can get started today. Simply log in to the SchoolAdmin admissions portal, click "begin admissions process" and they'll be on their way! Following the completed online application, applicants will have access to the applicant checklist, providing the ability to upload documents, see their application progress, and even schedule a shadow visit on campus this fall. For questions please contact Director of Enrollment, Mr. Tim Lienhard at admissions@frassaticatholic.org

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

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. 

11/9/2022 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (2nd grade), Library

11/9/2022 - Mass (3A), 9:00 AM, Church

11/11/2022 - Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day 

11/11/2022 - Fall Book Fair set-up, Sheltz Fellowship Hall

11/11/2022 - Rehearsals - Frassati Lessons and Carols, 7:00 AM    

11/11/2022 - Parent's Night Out - Cypress Academy of Gymnastics,7:00 PM

11/13/2022 - Fall Book Fair, Open after 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Mass, Sheltz Hall          

11/14/2022 - Fall Book Fair, 7:40 – 4:00 PM, Sheltz Fellowship Hall

11/15/2022 - Fall Book Fair, 7:40 – 4:00 PM, Sheltz Fellowship Hall            

11/16/2022 - Dolphin Donor Day         

11/16/2022 - Fall Book Fair, 7:40 – 4:00 PM, Sheltz Fellowship Hall

11/16/2022 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (3rd grade), 8:15 AM, Library

11/17/2022 - Fall Book Fair, 7:40 – 4:00 PM and open after 3rd Grade Program, 7:30 PM

11/17/2022 - 3rd Grade Veterans' Program | Dress Rehearsal, 2:30 PM, Gym

11/17/2022 - 3rd Grade Veterans' Program, 6:30 PM, Gym

11/18/2022 - Grandparents' Day

11/18/2022 - Fall Book Fair, 7:40 - 10:30 AM, Sheltz Fellowship Hall

11/18/2022 - Grandparents' Day Mass (3B), 11:00 AM, Church

11/18/2022 - NOON DISMISSAL | Beyond the Bell closes at noon       

11/21/2022 - 11/25/2022 - Thanksgiving Break                       

Full Calendar available in FACTS and on the App!

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.