Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

Firstly, thanks to all who joined our Dolphin Team, and over 8,000 runners and walkers from all over the Archdiocese for the 2023 Steps for Students 5K! An extra special thank-you to Father Jesse! Father Jesse exceeded all expectations raising almost $11,000 for our school and not stopping once during the race and finishing in under 33 minutes! Way to go, Father Jesse! And, I had two homework passes to distribute…. Congrats to Nicholas Velardo and Johanna Cabriana for beating my time! And to Ana Lou Sierra, Katelyn Chen and Isa Sierra who were close enough to also earn homework passes. 😊 

This upcoming week is our TCCBED Accreditation visit. This happens every seven years and is A LOT of work. I am SO very proud of this faculty and staff. We spent the entire 2021-2022 year writing our self-study --- a 97 page document which examines every aspect of our school. And this year has been spent gathering evidence to share with the team next week. Every staff member was assigned to a Domain Team and has contributed to the success of the creation of the self-study document and the preparation for this upcoming week’s visit. The visiting team is made up of a principal from Dallas (the chair) and six school leaders from our Archdiocese. This team will observe every classroom at least two times and interview every staff person as well as some parents, students and Father Jesse. We are excited to host the team and learn from them any ways to improve our school. After we receive the full accreditation report, I will share with you the highlights of their feedback. If you happen to see any of these visitors on campus next week, please give them a warm Dolphin welcome!

Only by His Grace,

Veronica Tucker

Principal 

Wednesday, March 2 (Ash Wednesday) | DISMISSAL CHANGES

Due to increased parking lot traffic on Ash Wednesday – and for the safety of all – we will follow Severe Weather procedures.

• Parents should park in any available spot (front or back) and come into the school for pick-up. 
• You must bring your car line tag or key fob to check out your students. Anyone without a car line tag or key fob will be asked to verify their information at the front desk.
• Pre-K3 – 3rd grade will dismiss from their classrooms.
• 4th – 8th grade will dismiss from the gym. 

Please share this information with anyone picking up your children Wednesday. Thank you for your understanding. 

MORNING CAR LINE REMINDERS

• Do not exit your vehicle when in car line. If you need to assist your children with backpacks or unbuckling car seats, consider using the rear entrance (Park & Walk).
• Please pull all the way forward to allow as many cars as possible to unload. Do not stop to unload in front of the school.
• Thank you to all of our volunteers who help maintain a safe car line! We couldn't offer a car line without their help!

DNN LINKS

DNN - 2/16/23 Episode

ENGRAVE A BRICK!

Help St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School finish paving our playground area, and build a legacy! All proceeds will benefit the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Endowment. You may individualize a brick for you, your family, honor a loved one, or make a memoriam. The donated bricks will become a part of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School as a lasting tribute, paving the way for generations to come. Ordering will close April 1, 2023 and bricks will be installed in the summer of 2023.

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

DOLPHIN ATHLETICS UPDATE

Dolphin Baseball Results this Week:

2/13/23 at St. Anthony; Dolphins 10, St Mary Magdalene – 2

2/15/23 at St. Anthony; Dolphins - 15, St Martha - 0

Dolphins Sports Next Week:

2/22/23: Dolphins vs St. Rose of Lima at Lutheran High North, 5:00PM

2/24/23: Dolphins at St. Ambrose at 4:30PM

2/25/23: Dolphins Track team - GHCAA Track Meet #1 at Barnett Stadium, 8:00AM - 3:00PM

NURSE NOTES

For 2/13/23 to 2/16/23:

No specific illness reported this week. 

We do have several students with colds and allergies this week and the cough and congestion that go with it. Please continue to encourage your children to wash their hands frequently and cover their cough (in the bend of their elbow). Please report any specific illness to lpavlock@ap.school and any absences to attendance@ap.school.

PADUAN POINTS REMINDER:

Friendly reminder that Paduan Points need to be logged/entered in FACTS by April 30th. For more information on Paduan Points or how to enter Paduan Points into FACTS, please visit: https://ap.school/volunteer-opportunities or visit the Paduan Parents button in the app!

FISH FRY

The Knights of Columbus need our help! Earn Paduan Points or Service Hours (Middle School) by volunteering at the Fish Fry on Feb. 24th! Thank you for helping make this annual joint event a success!

PARENTS: There are opportunities below to bring in baked goods for selling at the fish fry. You may track 1 Paduan Point for donating items to the Fish Fry. Additionally if you volunteer at the Fish Fry you may track 1 Paduan Point per hour. Please individually package cookies, bars, brownies for individual sale. Items will be sold for $1 each. Cakes, cupcakes, and pies will be sliced and packaged for individual sale, or sold whole. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: There are opportunities below to assist the Knights during the fish fry at at the baked goods table. Middle School students who volunteer are eligible for service hours.

There are still a lot of slots available! Please scroll to the end of the sign-up!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT VOLUNTEERING - Feb. 25

If you are able to assist with setting up, concession sales, and cleaning up, we would love your help!

CONGRATS - Nicholas Velardo and Johanna Cabriana beat Mrs. Tucker's time of 26:35 to earn a Homework Pass! Ana Lou Sierra, Katelyn Chen and Isa Sierra also came very close to beating Mrs. Tucker!

THANK YOU FATHER JESSE for raising almost $11,000 for our school! All proceeds will go to upgrading sound and lighting in the gym to improve our student programs.

THANK YOU! 7th Grader, Jacob Hubbard inspired our t-shirt design for this year's race and Doucet Safety Analysis sponsored our team t-shirts this year! The Knights of Columbus stocked our snacks and manned our team tent in the Catholic Schools Village!

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!

CURRENT AVAILABLE PARTIES:

Thursday, March 23

PUPPY PARTY

For 2nd Grade

Saturday, April 1

KICKBALL PARTY

For 4th Grade

Wednesday, April 5

WILDLIFE PARTY

For 3rd Grade

Friday, April 28

PETTING ZOO PARTY

For Kindergarten

Friday, May 12

VARIETY SHOW

For All Ages (Students)

SOLD OUT PARTIES:

Friday, February 10 - BREADS & SPREADS - Adult Party

Sunday, February 26 - SUSHI PARTY - 4th-8th Grade

Friday, March 3 - GLOW GOLF PARTY - 5th Grade

Saturday, March 4 - COCHON DE LAIT - Family Party

Saturday, March 25 - CRAWFISH BOIL - Adult Party

Thursday, April 20 - LUAU PARTY - 1st Grade

GIFT CARD/WINE & SPIRITS DRIVE - February 27 - March 3

We are collecting gift cards and/or wine & spirits to create amazing auction packages for the This is the Greatest Show Gala. Gift cards for restaurants, family activities, spa/salons and retail shops are popular. Send Gift Cards or items in to the school’s front desk, Attn: Gala Committee. Please also include your family's name with items you are donating so that we can provide proper donation acknowledgment. Gala committee members will also be available to take your donations curbside February 27 - March 3. **Donations to the Gala count as 2 Paduan Points!**

GRADE-LEVEL PROJECTS/REGISTRIES

Grade levels are working hard on their Class Baskets or Projects! Below are each theme and corresponding Amazon Registry per grade-level. Please donate an item and together we will complete their baskets and projects with amazing, auction-worthy items. You can purchase items from Amazon and have them mailed directly to the school.

• Pre-K3: Beautiful Books
• Pre-K4: The Greatest Campout
• Kindergarten: A Night for Two
• 1st Grade: Wine Basket
• 2nd Grade: Faith Project
• 3rd Grade: Backyard Fun
• 4th Grade: Ladies Night
• 5th Grade: Farm-to-Table - No registry, see more info from Room Parents.
• 6th Grade: Chef's Delight
• 7th Grade: Make your Mark
• 8th Grade: Heirloom

If you prefer to donate gift cards and cash instead of specific basket item:

• Cash, checks or gift cards should be sent in ATTN: Gala Committee in a sealed envelope marked with grade-level and Gala Baskets.
• Please also include your family's name with donation/gift cards so that we can provide proper donation acknowledgment.

If you have any questions about Gala Projects/Baskets, please contact your Room Parents for your respective grade-levels. Deadline to donate items for this year's baskets is February 24, 2023. Your participation is very much appreciated! THANK YOU!

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

ASH WEDNESDAY - Feb. 22

Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, is the first day of the season of Lent. It is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation. Following the example of the Ninevites, who did penance in sackcloth and ashes, we are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and remind us that life passes away on Earth. All Liturgies will take place in our Main Church.

• 6:00 AM – Mass
• 7:30 AM – Liturgy of the Word
• 9:00 AM – School Mass
• 11:00 AM – Liturgy of the Word
• 12:00 PM – Liturgy of the Word
• 3:00 PM – Liturgy of the Word
• 4:00 PM – Liturgy of the Word
• 6:00 PM – Mass (Childcare available)
• 8:00 PM – Mass (en Español) 

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Confessions will be heard on Ash Wednesday

7:00 AM – 2:00 PM* - in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM* - in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel

*Un sacerdote de habla hispana estará disponible en 10AM a 11AM, 12PM a 2PM, and 6PM a 8PM. Spanish Speaking Priest only available from 10AM - 11AM. 12PM - 2PM and 6PM - 8PM.

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. 

02/16/2023 - Middle School Social, 6:30PM

02/17/2023 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

02/20/2023 - Staff In-service

02/20/2023 - STUDENT HOLIDAY

02/21/2023 - Accreditation Visit (February 21-24)

02/21/2023 - Internet Safety Week

02/22/2023 - Mass (7-2), Ash Wednesday, 9:00AM

02/23/2023 - Scouting Recognition: Scouts may wear their vests over their uniform

02/24/2023 - Spirit Shirt & Jeans

02/25/2023 - Family Movie Night, 6:30PM, Sports Fields, Movie: Sing

02/27/2023 - EC STUDENT HOLIDAY | Pre-K3-Kindergarten students only

02/27/2023 - New Student Screening Day, 7:00AM

03/01/2023 - GALA: Teacher for the Day Experiences

03/01/2023 - Mass (8-2)

03/02/2023 - Second Grade Field Trip

03/03/2023 - GALA: Mini Golf Party 5th Grade

03/03/2023 - GALA: Advancement Adventure & Front Desk Adventure

03/03/2023 - Spring Pictures

03/04/2023 - GALA: Cochon de lait

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.