Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

HAPPY ADVENT! What a week! We just came off of a week off with our families. I’ve enjoyed hearing the students talk about their Thanksgiving Breaks. Some enjoyed time at home. Some had quick getaways across Texas. Some hopped on a plane and reunited with family they’ve missed since last year. My husband, sons, Mom and I spent the week in St. Louis with my daughter, Abby. We enjoyed learning more about the fun city of St. Louis, visiting the Arch and even watching Abby cheer a SLU Men’s Basketball game with former STAOPCS family, the Staeds! 😊 Now, we prepare our homes and our hearts for the season of Advent as we await the arrival of Christ in a simple manger in Bethlehem. What are your Advent family traditions? If you have one to share, please e-mail me, I’d love to hear it! Our family has as Advent wreath on our kitchen table and on our front door. We love when neighbors ask us about our front door wreath giving us the chance to share this Catholic tradition. Each child has their own Advent calendar which we open every evening after singing the song my oldest learned in Pre-K3:

See the candles burning bright

One by one each week we light 

Advent is a time to wait

Not quite time to celebrate

When the waiting time is through

It’s Christmas Joy for me and you. 

Our students are discussing Advent in their classrooms. Please ask them about it. You are each in my prayers as we start our new liturgical year and countdown the four weeks of Advent as we anticipate the Nativity.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal

CALENDAR CHANGE REMINDER

A holiday has been added to our calendar on Monday, March 20 (the Monday after spring break) as a reward for hitting 90% participation for the Fund for St. Anthony! Thank you to all who gave!

CHARACTER COUNTS - NOVEMBER

The following students have been nominated by their homeroom teacher for the Character Counts award for the month of November. These students have exemplified KINDNESS. The Bible tells us, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” - Ephesians 4:32

Congratulations to:

1A – Elliana Landry

1B – Kamden Mounce

2A – Adriana Oghena

2B – Ansel Hernandez-Parks

3A – Isabel Ruiz-Olloqui

3B – Brian Goduto

4A – Caroline Piefer

4B – Roberta Ibrahim

5A – Zofia Lewis

5B – Noah Daigle

6A – Jane Rosas

6B – Quinn Cooper

7A – Isabella Del Valle

7B – Ian Johnston

8A – Tate LeMaster

8B – Lila Belle Custer

2ND QUARTER STEWARDSHIP PROJECT

Our 2nd Quarter Stewardship Project will benefit Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Through their Share Your Blessings Christmas Campaign, Catholic Charities touches the lives of children, families, seniors, and many other in need by providing Christmas gifts. We are excited to partner with them, helping to remind those who receive the gifts that they are not alone and forgotten by their community.

• A list of gifts has been provided, please refer to this list when choosing something to donate. (Gift list)
• We will be collecting gifts from November 28th to December 9th. 
• Students can bring their gifts to the school during those dates to be collected.
• This project the school is focusing on this quarter is part of the Advent Donation Drive the parish will be advertising soon. We encourage you to also contribute what you can to that Advent Donation Drive. Please see the church website: ap.church for more information.

Thank you for considering donating to this great cause. By contributing to this project you will be helping to comfort the afflicted. Thank you for all that you do and may God bless you and keep you safe during this Advent season.

NURSE NOTES

Week from 11-28-22 to 12-01-22:

• 5th Grade - Reported case of COVID

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

DNN (Dolphin Network News) - 12/2/2022

PADUAN PARENT COLLECTION

Dear St. Anthony Families,

To thank our faculty and staff for their endless energy, caring ways, and amazing creativity, Paduan Parents is coordinating a one-time collection to provide Christmas and End-of-the-year gifts for the 2022-2023 school year. Because our children have different teachers on a regular basis at St. Anthony, the Paduan Parents Collection offers an optional opportunity for you to contribute towards a school-level gift to thank all faculty & staff who support your children. To participate, please send in your contribution in an envelope to the front desk of the school by December 9. Cash or checks (made payable to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School) are accepted. Thank you for your support of our faculty & staff!

Sincerely in Christ,

Ileana Amparan, Middle School Parent Coordinator                                 

Allie Landry, Elementary Parent Coordinator                                     

Andrea Aertker, Early Childhood Parent Coordinator

DOLPHIN SPORTS RESULTS

11/29/22: CTR Girls at St. Anthony, JV (18-43 Win), Varsity (39-7 Win)

Upcoming Dolphins Basketball:

Varsity Girls at the Trinity Lutheran Basketball Tournament:

12/2/22: Middle School Gym St. Anthony (White) vs St Mark Lutheran at 5:00 PM

12/2/22: Family Life Center Gym Court 1 SAOPCS (White) vs Immanuel Lutheran at 7:00 PM

12/3/22: Family Life Center Gym Court 2 Our Savior Lutheran vs St. Anthony (Navy) at 9:00 AM

Gym Location: 18926 Klein Church Rd, Spring, TX 77379

Varsity Boys at the Trinity Lutheran Basketball Tournament:

12/2/22: Family Life Center Gym Court #1 - St Mark Lutheran vs St. Anthony (NAVY) at 6:00 PM

12/2/22: Middle School GYM - St. Anthony (White) vs Concordia Lutheran San Antonio at 8:00 PM

12/3/22: Family Life Center GYM Court #1 Salem Lutheran vs St. Anthony (NAVY) at 11:00 AM

Gym Location: 18926 Klein Church Rd, Spring, TX 77379

12/5/22: Girls Basketball @ St. Anne Tomball, JV at 5:30 PM, V at 6:00 PM

12/6/22: Boys Basketball vs. Epiphany (HOME), C at 4:30 PM, JV at 5:30 PM, V at 6:30 PM

12/7/22: Boys Basketball @ St. Martha, JV at 4:30 PM, V at 5:30 PM

12/7/22: Girls Basketball vs. Epiphany (HOME), JV at 4:30 PM, V at 5:30 PM

12/8/22: Girls Basketball @ St. Martha, JV at 4:30 PM, V at 5:30 PM

12/9/22: Boys Basketball @ St. Anne Tomball, C at 4:30 PM, JV at 5:30 PM, V at 6:30 PM TO BE RESCHEDULED

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

We have a variety of sponsorship levels that include after-party tickets for some or all guests!

• This year's gala after-party includes a live karaoke band, light bites, and bar. It is expected to sell out, so be sure to purchase your after-party tickets early!

GALA TICKET PRE-SALE

Paduan Patrons - $650 (Available for $600 until Dec. 16th ONLY!)

• Two seats at the Gala
• Two tickets to after-party
• Recognition on the sponsor page of program
• Recognition in the Annual Report

Individual Ticket - $200 (Available for $175 until Dec. 16th ONLY!)

Individual After-Party Ticket - $125

SIGN-UP PARTIES

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. Thank you to all of our hosts for working hard to plan these parties for our school!

Friday, Dec. 9th

POLAR EXPRESS PARTY

For Pre-K3 Students

Friday, Dec. 9th

LIBRARY LOCK-IN

For 2nd - 4th Grade Students

SOLD OUT!

Friday, Dec. 9th

HOLLY JOLLY ICE SKATING

For Middle School Students

WINNER'S CHOICE RAFFLE

For the 5th year, we are hosting a Winner's Choice Raffle as a part of our Gala! Raffle packets went home in Green Folders with Youngest/Only students today. Please be sure to read the letter thoroughly to answer your questions.

This is the Greatest Show Gala: WINNER’S CHOICE RAFFLE • PRICE: $20.00 each. One (1) Grand Prize Winner will win a choice of one (1) of three trips:

• FAIRMONT BERMUDA 4-Night Stay at Select Fairmont Locations in Bermuda with Airfare for 2
• GLAMPING GETAWAY 3-Night Luxury Camping Adventure near Yosemite or the Russian River with Airfare for 2
• THE LINKS AT SPANISH BAY Round of Golf at The Links at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach, CA), Golf Cart Rental, Hyatt Regency Monterey 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

NOTES: **Winspire Booking & Concierge can assist winner with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests at winner’s expense.

Raffle tickets may also be purchased on our gala website at: RAFFLE TICKETS

Thank you to Tachus Fiber Internet for sponsoring this year's Raffle!

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!** 

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. 

12/06/2022 - Spirit Day @ KYU, All Day

12/07/2022 - *Mass moved to Thursday | Feast of Immaculate Conception*

12/08/2022 - 1st & 2nd Grade Christmas Program

12/08/2022 - All School Mass(2B) Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 9:00 AM, Church

12/09/2022 - Rehearsals Frassati Lessons and Carols, 7:00 AM

12/09/2022 - Final Day to bring in gifts the Catholic Charities

12/09/2022 - GALA: Pre-K3 Polar Express Party

12/09/2022 - GALA: Library Lock-in Party (3rd-5th)

12/09/2022 - GALA: Holly Jolly Ice-Skating Party

12/10/2022 - Frassati Lessons and Carols, 2:00 PM, Frassati Catholic High School

12/12/2022 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

12/13/2022 - Midterms

12/14/2022 - Mass (6-1), 9:00 AM, Church

12/15/2022 - Beyond the Bell Closes at 5 PM

12/16/2022 - Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day or Christmas shirts & Jeans Day

12/16/2022 - NOON DISMISSAL | Beyond the Bell closes at noon

12/19/2022 - 1/3/2022 - CHRISTMAS BREAK

12/29/2022 - Boys Basketball Open Gym, 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM

12/29/2022 - Girls Basketball Open Gym, 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM

12/30/2022 - Boys Basketball Open Gym, 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM

12/30/2022 - Girls Basketball Open Gym, 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM

1/2/2022 - Staff In-service

1/3/2022 - Classes resume

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.