Dear Families of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,

This past Monday, I spent the day downtown with all the principals of the Archdiocese. As I attended this meeting, I was thinking that I am not sure our families are aware of the collaboration that occurs across the Archdiocese. It’s one of the many things that makes our community so special. St. Anthony of Padua belongs to the Cross Cohort which consists of schools similar to ours in size and demographics. Our Cross Cohort Sister schools are: Epiphany, Christ the Redeemer, St. Anne’s (Houston), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Laurence, St. Michael, St. Theresa (Houston), St. Theresa (Sugarland), St. Thomas More, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Cecilia and Duchesne. As a group, we support each other, share ideas and network. When gathered with all the principals, we are able to learn from each other. This week, we explored ways to foster the mission of Catholic Identity among our staff, promote vocations, work to provide competitive salaries, increase individual student growth on the NWEA testing platform. These meetings occur most frequently for principals, but also are provided for assistant principals, nurses, counselors, religion coordinators, extended day programs and more. While I admit that I’m not usually too excited to make the long drive to Houston 😊, I am always grateful for the camaraderie and expertise of so many people in one space as we all work together for the promotion and growth of all Catholic Schools. 

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. 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

DNN (Dolphin Network News) - Sept. 30

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.

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. Thank you kindly for letting us know if you plan to attend!

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.

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.

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 SPORTS RESULTS

9/24/22: Cross Country, Dolphins Cross Country Team competed in the Rosehill Christian Invitational CC Meet

9/26/22: Volleyball - St. Martha at St. Anthony JV – St. Martha 2-0, Varsity - St. Anthony 2-0

9/27/22: Soccer - St. Martha at St. Anthony Varsity – St. Anthony 8-0

9/28/22: Volleyball - St. Anthony at St. Anne TB JV: St. Anne TB 2-3, Varsity: St. Anne TB 2-3

9/28/22: Football St. Anthony vs St. Ambrose at St. Thomas HS: Dolphins – 50, Hornets - 0

9/29/22: Soccer vs St. Anne TB at St. Anthony JV: St. Anthony 4-0 Varsity: St. Anthony 4-1

UPCOMING DOLPHIN SPORTS

9/30/22: Football Salem Lutheran at St. Anthony 5:00 PM

10/1/22: Dolphins Cross Country will run in the FPR Speed Hay Bale CC Meet – TBA

10/3/22: Soccer Assumption at St. Anthony Varsity at 4:30 PM

10/3/22: Volleyball at Christ the Redeemer JV at 4:30 PM, Varsity at 5:15 PM

10/4/22: Soccer at Christ the Redeemer JV at 4:30 PM, Varsity at 5:30 PM

10/4/22: Volleyball Assumption at St. Anthony JV at 4:30 PM & 5:15 PM, Varsity at 6:00 PM

10/5/22: Football HOMECOMING - St. Anne Tomball at St. Anthony at 5:00 PM

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!

PARTICIPATION UPDATE

Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of today we are at 7% family participation! Follow us on social media or click the button below to learn more about how the Fund for St. Anthony impacts our school and students!

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 (more on the Fund for St. Anthony to come)! Thank you to the Kocian Family for purchasing IXL for Pre-K3 & Pre-K4!

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! 

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

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 5-8:30 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, 3:45-5:00 PM, Mrs. Sturgeon's Room

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

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

10/05/22 - 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

10/10/2022 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT / STUDENT HOLIDAY

10/11/2022 - Living Rosary, 8:15 AM, Sports Fields

10/11/2022 - SPIRIT NIGHT at Republic Grill Magnolia location, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

10/12/2022 - Mass (5B), 9:00 AM, Church

10/12/2022 - What's Brewing? with Mrs. Tucker (Kindergarten), 8:15 AM, Library

10/14/2022 - $5 Free Dress benefiting 8th grade gift

10/14/2022 – Early Childhood Pumpkin Day

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

Full Calendar available in FACTS and on the App!