Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, 

This month’s character trait is “Responsibility”. In talking with the students this week, I shared the following: 

Responsibility includes being dependable and trustworthy. Someone who is responsible is accountable for their words and actions. Someone who is responsible does their best and doesn’t blame others for their mistakes. Responsible students can be counted on to complete their homework, prepare for tests, participate in class and help their parents and siblings at home. Responsible students own mistakes and admit when work is incomplete or items were forgotten at home. They accept consequences when the best choice isn’t made. Connecting this to this year’s theme, “Love One Another”, the Bible states that love is a responsibility. As Christians, we are commanded to love. Therefore, it is our responsibility to love our neighbor.  

Like you, I try to foster strong positive character traits at home. For my 4th-grade sons, in the area of responsibility, this means collecting the trash, having them set their own alarm and get themselves up in the morning, cleaning the table after meals, packing their own snacks and homework and more. Additionally, this means dealing with consequences for poor behavior choices --- which my boys make frequently. 😊 Please partner with us this month in discussing responsibility at home, giving your students ample opportunities to demonstrate responsibility, and praising your Dolphins for making the choice to be responsible at home, at school and wherever they may be.

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. 19 | 5th Grade
• Oct. 26 | 1st Grade
• Nov. 2 | 4th Grade
• Nov. 9 | 2nd Grade
• Nov. 16 | 3rd Grade

REMINDER - Class Pictures & Fall Retakes

Class photos and fall retakes are Wednesday, Oct. 19th. Please wear official school uniforms! Links to order photos will be emailed to parents from TopScore.

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. We look forward to seeing you there!

DNN - Oct. 14, 2022

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

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.

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.

NEW FLAG POLE - Thank you to Dr. & Mrs. Larry Leeth, Grandparents of St. Anthony students, Connor & Julie Coscio, for their generous donation of a new flagpole for our school! This new flagpole will allow the American flag to be visible for athletic events on the sports fields. Our Middle School Social Studies teacher, Mr. Wallace, and a team of students will have daily flag duty and ensure that we properly take care of our American flag. 

PADUAN PARENT SHOUT-OUTS

• Thank you to Monica Bomkamp-Enia for organizing our Paduan Parent Conference Day luncheon for our teachers!
• Thank you to Cresta Castillo for helping us create the balloon rosary for the Living Rosary!
• Thank you to Jaimie Kocian & Brandi Dohm for helping to plan Early Childhood Pumpkin Day! Thank you also to all of the volunteers who made this a fun day for students!
• Thank you in advance to Catherine Walker for helping to champion this year's Mother-Son Dance! 

INTERNATIONAL DAY - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

International Day will take place on Friday, October 28th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM, and volunteers will be needed to assist students at each station. Supplies and details for every activity will be provided. Volunteers will need to stay at each station until the end of their sign-up time to assist with all classes passing through.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for helping to make this an enriching day for our students!

BASKETBALL - Parent Information Meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 26th, 5:30 PM, In the Gym

This is a very important meeting. We will review parts of the Athletic Handbook, the schedule and the upcoming Dolphins Basketball season. Please make arrangements to attend.

DOLPHIN SPORTS RESULTS

10/11/22: Soccer vs JPII at St. Anthony: JV-JPII 4-0, Varsity-JPII 5-0

10/12/22: Volleyball at St. Anthony vs JPII: JV - JPII 2-0 , Varsity SAOPCS 2-1

10/12/22: GHCAA Football Play-offs: Dolphins - 40, Assumption - 34

10/13/22: Soccer at St Cecilia: JV St. Cecilia 2-1, Varsity St. Cecilia 4-0

UPCOMING DOLPHIN SPORTS

10/17/22: Volleyball St. Cecilia at St. Anthony: JV at 4:30 , Varsity at 5:30

10/18/22: St. Anthony Cross Country – GHCAA Championship Meet at Spring Creek Park at 10:00am

10/18/22: Soccer Regis at St. Anthony: JV at 4:30 & Varsity at 5:30

10/19/22: Volleyball at St Martha: JV at 4:30 & Varsity at 5:30

10/20/22: Soccer at St Martha: Varsity at 4:30

WHAT IS THE FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY?

The Fund for St. Anthony helps sustain programs, activities, and investments that are not covered by tuition. Simply, The Fund for St. Anthony is the best way possible for parents, grandparents, parishioners, community members, alumni, staff and friends to help make a financial difference in the future of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School and its students. Your investment on an annual basis, at a level that you are comfortable with, helps raise necessary funds for important school objectives. Learn more at: https://ap.school/fundforstanthony

PARTICIPATION UPDATE

Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of today we are at 12% family participation! 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! 

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 4:30 PM 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 12:30 PM for fun, games, and a food truck, field blessing and dedication around 2 PM, and game kicks off at 3 PM - 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.

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 5:00-8:30 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. 

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

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

10/24/2022 - Red Ribbon Week (RRW), October 24-28

10/24/2022 - RRW: Sock it to Drugs – Wear Crazy Socks

10/25/2022 - RRW: Say “Peace Out” to Drugs – Wear tie-dye shirts with uniform bottoms

10/26/2022 - RRW: Only Airheads Do Drugs! – Mass Day, official school uniforms

10/26/2022 - Mass (7-1), 9:00 AM, Church

10/26/2022 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (1st grade), 8:15 AM, Library

10/27/2022 - RRW: Wage the War on Drugs – Wear camo shirts with uniform bottoms

10/28/2022 - RRW: No Bones About It, Drugs are Scary! – Wear Halloween shirts & jeans or uniform bottoms

10/28/2022 - International Day (Sign-up Genius)

10/28/2022 - NOON DISMISSAL

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.