April 29, 2022
Dear Parents of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Firstly, THANK YOU to all who attended and supported last weekend’s Run for the Roses Gala! It was so much fun and was very successful in raising money to support our students and programs. A BIG THANK YOU to Meghann and Billy Martin for chairing and to Katie Tressel and Emily Domingo for all their work in making it so successful! More info to come with final numbers on money raised! 

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, I will continue to share results from our recent Accreditation Survey. Last week, we explored your feedback on our core academic subjects. The next sections of the survey focused on Catholic Identity and our Parish/School Relationship. Please review the results. As previously, the scale is from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). 
One change made already is in response to families sharing a lack of knowledge regarding SAC (School Advisory Committee). We have always had a link on our website to our SAC sharing our mission and committee members: https://ap.school/school-advisory-committee-sac. A few weeks ago, my Messenger letter asked for families to share interest if would like to serve our school in this way. I am happy to share we received 12 resumes! I am thrilled we are already moving in the right direction of raising awareness. Look for more information to come regarding our School Advisory Committee!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker
ALL-SCHOOL NEWS
TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK | MAY 9-13
Check out the Sign-up Genius for ways to contribute to this fun week!

Monday, May 9th | Destination: Paris
Have your student print & fill out the "Love Note to Teacher" and turn it into the Front Office for our bulletin board.

Tuesday, May 10 | Destination: Mexico
Paduan Parents will be providing breakfast tacos.

Wednesday, May 11 | Destination: A.M. Netherlands, P.M. Brazil
Students bring your teachers a flower or plant. Teachers will enjoy a coffee bar in afternoon.

Thursday, May 12 | Destination: 8-hour Layover
Staff lounges will be stocked with healthy snacks!

Friday, May 13 | Destination: Greece
Paduan Parents will be providing a Mediterranean luncheon, and lunchroom coverage for teachers (please use the Sign-up Genius link to volunteer for lunchroom coverage).
2021-2022 YEARBOOKS - DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
Order your '21-'22 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.
PHOTO SHARING
Do you have great photos of Athletics or school events that you'd like to share for use in our yearbook or in school media? Please upload photos to our school Dropbox at this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/FempJtk0mApnkMAr3OjV. Photos can be uploaded at anytime before the end of the school year. Thank you for helping us showcase our students!
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.

  • Parents, please call or e-mail attendance@staopcs.org and Mrs. Pavlock (lpavlock@staopcs.org) if a child is out for illness.
  • REMINDER: Students must stay home if a household member is being tested for COVID and must remain out until results have returned.
DNN - April 29, 2022
RUN FOR THE ROSES GALA
We are still calculating final expenses, but we can comfortably announce that the Run for the Roses Gala raised over $300,000 to sustain our operating expenses, enhance our programs, and purchase new interactive smartboards for classrooms (see the details about our Raise the Paddle below).

We are so grateful to our chairs, Meghann & Billy Martin, and our entire gala committee for their tireless dedication to the success of Run for the Roses. We couldn't do it without their help!

We were also delighted to recognize John & Heidi Bong with our 2022 Founder's Award and St. Luke's Health with our 2022 Community Partner Award. We continue to be in awe of the support they have provided over the years.

Thank you also to our sponsors and underwriters, all of our party hosts, our donors, and our participants in this year's event! Please take a look at this year's program to see all of the wonderful donors and supporters. We appreciate your patronage of the local businesses who do so much to help our students.
RAISE THE PADDLE
This year’s Raise the Paddle was dedicated to purchasing and installing new interactive whiteboards for our classrooms! Our current interactive boards were purchased many years ago and have reached their technology life cycle. Studies have shown that using interactive whiteboard technology in the classroom raises test scores, improves student learning, boosts attentiveness, and increases comprehension.

At our gala we were able to raise $70,000 towards this project! If you were unable to attend our gala, you are invited to contribute by clicking the button below!
GALA PARTIES & SOCIALS
Only a few more parties & socials left! Thank you to all of our party and social hosts this year!
 
UPCOMING PARTIES & SOCIALS:
Friday, May 6th - TALENT SHOW - Students all ages (2 spots left)
Saturday, May 7th - CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA - Adult
GRADE-LEVEL HEART PHOTOS
If you were unable to win the canvas of your student's grade-level photo, they are available to purchase from TopScore Photography. Simply use the button below and use code STAOP to enter the gallery.
PADUAN PARENTS
Will you join us?
LOCATION
Sheltz Fellowship Hall

DATE AND TIME
05/17/22 8:00am - 05/17/22 9:00am

Please join us as we give thanks for all the work our Paduan Parents and volunteers do for our community!
I'll be there!
I can't make it
PADUAN POINTS
REMINDER: Paduan Points need to be logged/entered in ParentsWeb by end of day April 30th! 

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. Here a reminder on how it works:

PADUAN POINTS REMINDERS:
Each family is required to complete 20 Paduan Points for school-related volunteer activities between August 1 – April 30. Volunteering taking place in May must be preemptively recorded (Graduation volunteering, Fun Field Day, Teacher Appreciation, 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 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* can be logged in ParentsWeb by following these simple steps:
  1. Log in to ParentsWeb.
  2. Select “Family Information ” from the ParentsWeb navigation list.
  3. Select the name of the parent who has volunteered, then select “Service Hours ” (link next to Parent Contact Info).
  4. Select “Add Service Hours”.
  5. Select the Date of service. Select Description from drop down list or type in your own description. Enter total points assigned to your duty - list of volunteer positions and points assigned are listed on our website and in this document. The Note section is optional and can be used for further detail about volunteer service. If known, indicate who is responsible for the program for which service hours were performed in the Verified By field (leave blank if unknown). Select “Save”. Service hours summary will appear after saving.

EASY WAYS TO ACCRUE PADUAN POINTS IN 2021-2022:
  • Volunteered at Go Texan Day or Halloween Science Day - 1 Paduan Point per hour
  • Participate(d) in restaurant Spirit Nights - 1 Paduan Point
  • Make a gift (in any amount) to the Fund for St. Anthony - 5 Paduan Points
  • Volunteered at car-line - 1 Paduan Point per day
  • Contributed to a party or donated to Gala - 2 Paduan Points
  • Attended Gala - 3 Paduan Points
  • Participated in Steps for Students - 2 Paduan Points per registrant
  • Contribute to Stock the Snack Bar for teachers - 1 Paduan Point
  • Attended parent meetings (i.e. What's Brewing) - 1 Paduan Point

For more information about Paduan Points or volunteering visit: https://staopcs.org/volunteer-opportunities. THANK YOU for your support of our school!
CALENDAR
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. 
04/29/2022 - Theatre Production, “Seussical Jr.”, 6:30 PM, Gym
05/02/2022 – 8th Grade Field Trip: National Parks
05/04/2022 – May Crowning Mass (2A & 2B), 9AM, Church
05/04/2022 – May Crowning Reception, 10-11AM, Gym
05/04/2022 – 7th Grade Field Trip: Sea World
05/04/2022 – Gala: 2A and 2B Minute to Win It Party, 2:15 PM
05/05/2022 – Gala: Talent Show Practice, 4:00-5:30 PM, Gym
05/06/2022 – Gala: 4A and 4B Minute to Win It Party, 2PM
05/06/2022 – Gala: Talent Show, 6:30 PM, Gym
05/07/2022 – Gala: Cinco de May Fiesta (adult party), 6PM (Purchase here)
05/09/2022-05/13/2022 – Teacher Appreciation Week
05/10/2022 - SPIRIT NIGHT: Chipotle, 4-8 PM (6538 FM 1488, MAGNOLIA, TX, 77354)
05/11/2022 – What’s Brewin’ with Mrs. Tucker (Rising 1st Grade), 8:15-8:55 AM, Library
05/11/2022 – Mass (7-2), 9AM, Church
05/11/2022 – Popsicle Shop benefiting 8th grade gift, during lunchtime, Fellowship Hall: Your 8th graders will be selling popsicles during lunch - $1.00 each. All proceeds will be added the 8th grade class gift fund to purchase office entryway doormats with our new school logo.
05/11/2022 – What’s Brewin’ with Mrs. Tucker (Rising Middle Schoolers), 2:40 PM, Science Lab
05/12/2022 – Fine Arts Night Practice, 4-5:30 PM, Gym
05/13/2022 – Spirit Shirt & Jeans
05/13/2022 – 8th Grade Finals
05/13/2022 – Gala: 1A and 1B Sunny Day Sundae Social, 2PM
05/13/2022 – Fine Arts Night, 6:30 PM, Gym
05/16/2022 – 8th Grade Finals
05/17/2022 – 8th Grade Finals
05/18/2022 – 6th and 7th Grade Finals
05/18/2022 – Mass (Faculty-led), 9AM, Church
05/18/2022 – Graduation Practice, 10-noon, Church
05/18/2022 – Early Release (8th Grade only)
05/19/2022 – 6th and 7th Grade Finals
05/19/2022 – 8th Grade Graduation Breakfast & Awards, 8:00-9:15 AM, Gym (Graduates and Parents only)
05/19/2022 – 8th Grade Graduation Mass (8A and 8B) – all guests welcome, 9AM, Church – Middle School attends
05/19/2022 – 8th Grade Graduation Car Parade, after Graduation Mass, back parking lot
05/20/2022 – NOON DISMISSAL
05/20/2022 – Field Day
05/24/2022 - SPIRIT NIGHT - Pizza Artista
05/25/2022 – All-School Mass (Staff-led), 9AM, Church
05/25/2022 – Kindergarten Celebration, 2:45, Gym
05/26/2022 – Last Day of School!
05/26/2022 – Noon Dismissal – Beyond the Bell closes at noon
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