URGENT: We just learned that STAOPCS has not been receiving external email since Wednesday, Sept. 15th. If you have been awaiting a reply from staff, please be patient as we work towards fixing the issue. Any urgent issues, please call at 281.296.0300. |
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Dear Parents of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
Well…. Never a dull week at St. Anthony of Padua! We had a fantastic Monday with more of our Elementary students completing NWEA testing. Testing wraps up this week with make-up testing next week. The Archdiocese is training the teachers and administrators on retrieving and analyzing scores in mid-October. As soon as we are able, we will share this information with you. We will test again in January and April/May so that we can track your student’s growth throughout the year.
Tropical Storm Nicholas came through giving us an unexpected day off on Tuesday. Thankfully, our families seemed to have been unaffected. So many prayers of thanks! All felt right again when we gathered at Mass on Wednesday morning. Mass was celebrated by Father Jesse and he reminded us of the importance of Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, and doing all things for our neighbors out of love. Tonight and tomorrow, about 40 parents will meet on campus to help makeover five of our classrooms. I was overwhelmed by the generosity of so many families who so quickly offered up their weekend time to help our school. We, without a doubt, have the best parents in The Woodlands (and I would say the Archdiocese! 😊) Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the ways you support our students and our school.
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
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WHAT'S BREWIN' WITH MRS. TUCKER
Informal grade-level meetings with Mrs. Tucker. Meetings start at 8:15 a.m. in the Library. Bring your own coffee!
Sept. 22 | 1st Grade
Oct. 6 | 5th Grade
Oct. 13 | 7th Grade
Oct. 20 | 2nd Grade
Nov. 3 | Kindergarten
Nov. 10 | 3rd Grade
Nov. 17 | 4th Grade
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE PROCEDURES
Oct. 7th & Oct. 8th
How do I schedule a conference?
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Sign-ups will take place online through Monday, 9/30 at Noon. The sign-up link will be emailed to you or can be found in the 9/17 edition of the Messenger and on the school website.
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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 families will register with their own email address.
- Click on your grade level tab-find the teacher you want to conference with-and choose from the available time slots.
When are the parent-teacher conferences?
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Conferences will take place on Thursday, 10/7 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Noon Dismissal) and Friday, 10/8 from 8:00 AM to Noon. Friday is a STUDENT HOLIDAY.
- Conferences are planned to be in-person. However, if you prefer a phone call during your time slot, please sign-up in Sign-Up Genius and then e-mail the teacher the number at which you’d like to be called. If you select a phone meeting, please be sure you are available at your scheduled time. If you have an in-person conference, please plan to arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
Is a parent-teacher conference mandatory for everyone?
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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?
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PreK3-5th Grade: Parents must conference with their student's homeroom teacher.
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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.
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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.
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DNN - DOLPHIN NETWORK NEWS - 9.17.21 |
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October 1 – October 6 | HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
“A Sweet Adventure”
Friday, Oct. 1 – Homecoming Spirit Week Kick-off - Students may wear Homecoming shirts and jeans!
Saturday, Oct. 2 – Angels Cheer Camp (if your student signed up, be on the lookout for more information from Mrs. Koett)
Monday, Oct. 4 – "Rolo" out of bed Monday. Students may wear comfy clothes! *Clothes must follow "Free Dress Guidelines".
Tuesday, Oct. 5 – Taste the Rainbow Tuesday - Students may wear tie-dye shirts with uniform bottoms.
- Students who wear their Homecoming Shirts to the Football Game that afternoon will get a free popcorn!
Wednesday, Oct. 6 – "Smarties" Wednesday - Students wear official school uniforms. Pep Rally in the afternoon. Cheer Clinic students will perform.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 - HOMECOMING EVENT – 4:30 – 7:30 PM
- Wear your Homecoming t-shirts to receive a Blow Pop!
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Soccer & Volleyball games, Food trucks, Face painting, Inflatables, Angels’ cheer clinic performance, Alumni table (Facebook Event Link)
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HALLOWEEN SCIENCE DAY SUPPLY COLLECTION
Please help us collect supplies for Halloween Science Day! Bring any items below to the front desk for collection. THANK YOU to everyone who already sent in supplies!
- Empty toilet paper rolls or empty paper towel rolls (need 150)
- Empty water bottles with lids (need 150)
- Empty egg cartons (13 cartons)
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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.
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Parents, please call or e-mail attendance@staopcs.org and Mrs. Pavlock (lpavlock@staopcs.org) if a child is out for illness.
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REMINDER: Students must stay home if a household member is being tested for COVID and must remain out until results have returned.
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AWAKENING! BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays | 7:15 a.m. in the Paduan Center (formerly the AMR)
Open to 6th, 7th, 8th graders
Starting Sept. 7th! This is an optional and non-commitment Bible Study that will occur every Tuesday morning at 7:15am in the Paduan Center. Students who want to attend are asked to meet outside the AMR doors with their Bible and a notebook. If you have any further questions please email Mrs. Martin at kmartin@staopcs.org.
STUDENT ROSARY GROUP
Wednesdays | 7:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Open to 2nd through 8th Graders.
Beginning on September 8th, we will be offering a great way for your student to start their school day! This will be a wonderful opportunity for our school family to pray the rosary together. No need to register, just show up!
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9/21/2021 - Parent Rosary in English, 8:15 a.m. in PLB 204
9/22/2021 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker (1st Grade), 8:15 a.m.
9/22/2021 - Mass (8-2), 9 a.m.
9/23/2021 - Parent Rosary in Spanish, 8:15 a.m. in PLB 204
9/24/2021 - SPIRIT SHIRT & JEANS DAY (Students bring in a $1 if you wear a previous year's Spirit Shirt).
9/28/2021 - Parent Rosary in English, 8:15 a.m. in PLB 204
9/29/2021 - Mass (5A), 9:00AM Church
9/30/2021 - Parent Rosary in Spanish, 8:15 a.m. in PLB 204
10/1/21 - Homecoming Spirit Week Kick-off - Students may wear Homecoming shirts and jeans!
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Tony Meléndez is coming to St. Anthony's! A Nicaraguan-American Christian singer and songwriter, Tony was born without arms. He learned to play guitar with his feet and has been glorifying the Lord through song for over 30 years. He's played for John Paul II, received numerous accolades and awards, and performed in 44 countries. All proceeds will go toward St. Anthony's Youth Ministry and Faith Formation programs.
- General Admission: $12
- Family General Admission (4 or more): $10
- Doors open at 6 pm. The performance will take place in the gymnasium. Please enter through Sheltz Hall.
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(281) 296-0300
7901 Bay Branch Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77382
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