Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

This week, our School Advisory Council and Finance Council met for the first time this year. These two groups, along with our Advancement Committee, meet throughout the year to discuss how to support the school through the areas of overall school mission, financial responsibility, advancement and growth. While I always hope that you feel comfortable coming to me with any school concerns, these supporters of our school are also available for you to contact with concerns that they can present for discussion at an Advisory Council meeting. I wanted to take this time at the start of the year to share their names with you and thank them for dedicating their time and skills to support our Dolphins. 

School Advisory Council:       

Mrs. Michelle Little, Chair

Dr. X. Carmen Qadir

Dr. Bobby Aertker

Dr. Jason Enia

Mr. Clay McCollor

Mrs. Catherine Miller

Dr. Bianca Shaughnessy

Mr. Brian Velardo

Mr. Dustin Zander

Fr. Jesse Garcia, Pastor

Mrs. Veronica Tucker, Principal

Mrs. Katie Tressel, Advancement Coordinator

Advancement Committee:

Mrs. Ashley Brignac

Ms. Julie Cipolla

Mrs. Meghann Martin

Mrs. Catherine Miller

Dr. Chrissy Piefer

Mrs. Shawn Velardo

Mrs. Julie Zelinka

Mrs. Katie Tressel, Advancement Coordinator

Mrs. Veronica Tucker, Principal

Finance Committee:

Mrs. Lory Barnhill

Mr. Dan O'Hare

Mrs. Kate Sloan

Mr. Brian Velardo

Mr. Mike Wing

Fr. Jesse Garcia, Pastor

Mrs. Colette Carson, Business Manager

Mrs. Veronica Tucker, Principal

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!

Sept. 28 | 6th Grade

Oct. 5 | 7th Grade

Oct. 12 | Kindergarten

Oct. 19 | 5th Grade

Oct. 26 | 1st Grade

Nov. 2 | 4th Grade

Nov. 9 | 2nd Grade

Nov. 16 | 3rd Grade

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE PROCEDURES

Sign-up: Sept. 22-29 | Conferences Date: Oct. 6

How do I schedule a conference?

• Sign-ups will take place online until Thursday, Sept. 29 at 12 PM. The sign-up link was emailed to all parents.
• Registration for conferences will be done through Sign-Up Genius. If you already use Sign-up Genius and have an existing account, you do not need to register again - use your existing username and password. New Users will need to register.
• Click on your grade level tab. Find the teacher you want to conference with. Choose from the available time slots.

When are the parent-teacher conferences?

• Conferences are in-person, and will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Oct. 6 & 7 are STUDENT HOLIDAYS.

Is a parent-teacher conference mandatory for everyone?

• Conferences are optional. Parents may schedule a conference if they would like to discuss their student's progress at this time.
• Teachers may reach out to parents if they feel a meeting would be helpful.

Which teacher do I conference with?

• PreK3-5th Grade: Parents must conference with their student's homeroom teacher. 
• 6th-8th Grade:  Please choose only ONE of your child's core subject teachers to conference with. 
• All Grades:  Auxiliary teachers are also available for conferences if desired.
• If you wish to meet with additional core subject teachers, please contact those teachers directly to schedule a conference with them on a different day.

DNN (Dolphin Network News) - Sept. 23

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.

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

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.

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.

2022-2023 BASKETBALL COMMITMENT

St. Anthony needs to know how many student-athletes are interested in participating in Boys & Girls Basketball - 6th, 7th & 8th grades.

• Practices will start the week of October 24.
• The games will start mid-November and the season will run thru January.
• Due to the anticipated number of teams – teams may be scheduled to practice in the evenings and possibly some Saturday mornings.

St. Anthony would like to have a Varsity, JV & C-Team team for both Boys & Girls Basketball. Parents, it is important for you and your student-athlete to review the commitment details, the SAOPCS Athletic Handbook, and decide if it is something that you can choose to commit to by Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. At that time, we can see where we are number wise and determine how teams St. Anthony will have.

All players MUST have a current Physical Exam on file BEFORE they will be able to participate. An athletics fee of $150.00 will be charged to your FACTS account.

CONFERENCES DAY - DESSERTS, DRINKS, SNACKS - Oct. 6th

Help keep our faculty fueled for their long day of conferences! Paduan Parents will be providing a catered lunch, but we could use parent help providing desserts, drinks, and stocking the snack bar. Click the button to sign-up!

WISH LIST - 2022-2023

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 (more on the Fund for St. Anthony to come)!

Thank you to the Grossi family for purchasing a student whiteboard & markers set for Mrs. West's 2A class.

PRIEST MEALS

A Meal Train has been created to help feed our priests at the rectory weekly. If you would like to sign-up to provide a meal, please click the link, review the instructions and pick a date to sign-up! https://mealtrain.com/e17zoe

ALL SAINTS DAY FESTIVAL

Our parish is hosting an All Saints Day festival on November 1, from 5-8:30 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 

TUESDAYS - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 AM, Sheltz Hall (Changed Day)

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 PM, Mrs. Sturgeon's Room

Please check the calendar and/or communications from club advisors regarding cancellations or changes. 

9/24/22 - Cross Country @ Rosehill Christian School

9/24/22 - Quiz Bowl Middle School Jamboree

9/27/22 - 5th Grade Field Trip, Camp Kappe

9/27/22 - Soccer (Home), 4:30 PM

9/28/22 - 5th Grade Field Trip, Camp Kappe 

9/28/22 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker (6th Grade), 8:15 AM 

9/28/22 - Mass (8-2), 9:00 AM, Church

9/28/22 - Volleyball (ER 3:00 PM), JV 4:30 PM, V 5:00 PM

9/28/22 - Football - *Location STHS, 7:00 PM  

9/29/22 - 5th Grade Field Trip, Camp Kappe 

9/29/22 - HOMECOMING WEEK: Let’s Clown Around

9/29/22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - Registration Closes, Noon

9/29/22 - Soccer (Home), JV 4:30 PM, V 5:30 PM

9/30/22 - 5th Grade Field Trip, Camp Kappe 

9/30/22 - HOMECOMING WEEK: Our Pride Can’t be Contained

9/30/22 - Football (Home), 5:30 PM

10/01/22 - Cross Country - FPR Speed Hay Bale-TBA

10/01/22 - Homecoming Cheer Camp | K-5th grade, 9:00 AM

10/03/22 - HOMECOMING WEEK: Circus Animal Day

10/04/22 - HOMECOMING WEEK: Come One, Come All!

10/04/22 - Pep Rally, 2:30 PM

10/04/22 - Soccer (ER 2:45 PM) @ Christ the Redeemer, 4:30 PM

10/04/22 - Volleyball (HOME), JV 4:30 PM, V, 6:00 PM

10/05/22 - HOMECOMING WEEK: Crazy Hat Day

10/05/22 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (7th Grade), 8:15 AM, Library

10/05/22 - Mass (5A), 9:00 AM, Church

10/05/22 - Homecoming Football Game & Event, 4:30-7:30PM, Sports Fields

10/06/2022 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (STUDENT HOLIDAY)

10/07/2022 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Full Calendar available in FACTS and on the App!