Dear Parents of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School,
Happy First of October! Can you believe it’s October? October is the Month of the Rosary. This is a month in which we, as a school, focus on Our Blessed Mother and honoring her through this traditional prayer dating back to the 1200s (although dating back even earlier in a different form from what we use today). By the end of the month, we will have prayed four full rosaries a decade at a time through morning prayers. On October 12th, we invite you to join us for the Living Rosary at 8:15 am in the back of the school. (This is Kindergarten – 8th grade.) All are welcome! We would love to have your prayers join ours! Additionally, we encourage our families to pray the Rosary at home this month as part of our St. Anthony family. In the Sign-Up Genius, please choose a day in which your family will pray a rosary offering up your intentions and those of our school family.
Mary, Queen of Angels, Pray for Us.
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for Us.
Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, Pray for Us.
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
Principal
P.S. I hope to see you at Homecoming on Wednesday!
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The following letters were emailed on Tuesday, Sept. 28th to all school families. |
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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.
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UNIFORM REMINDERS
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Please remember that ONLY St. Anthony of Padua outerwear, sweaters, or sweatshirts (from Risse or Squadlocker) may be worn in the classrooms over uniforms. Any jackets / coats may be worn outside.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL SAFETY REMINDERS
As stated in the Family Handbook, "Dogs or other animals should remain in vehicles. Per state law, please refrain from cell phone use on campus and adhere to regulations for use of seatbelts and car seats."
BIRTHDAY LUNCHES
Starting October 12th, visitors are welcome to join students for birthday lunches. If you were unable to join your student for their birthday lunch, you are welcome to choose an alternate date. Please review the guidelines as reprinted from our Family Handbook:
"Parents/guardians, siblings (not current students) and other family members are welcome to join students for birthday lunch during scheduled lunch times. Siblings must remain with parents/guardians at all times. When you join us for lunch please sign in at the school office to receive a nametag prior to going to Bishop Sheltz Fellowship Hall. Safe Environment compliance is not required to join students for birthday lunches or for out of town family members who will be here for a single visit. Visitors and students enjoy lunch together at designated guest tables. Other students remain with their classes. Visitors check out through the school office after lunch."
BIRTHDAY TREATS
We love celebrating birthdays in the classroom! If you choose to bring cupcakes for the class, please refrain from dark-colored icing. It tends to stain clothing and furniture. Thank you!
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1ST QUARTER STEWARDSHIP PROJECT |
Thank you to everyone who supported our Food Drive for St. Anthony's Bread Food Pantry! As you can see, we had an outstanding collection. Students will be delivering all collected items to the Food Pantry next week! |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SAOPCS needs to know how many student-athletes are interested in participating in Boys & Girls Basketball - 6th, 7th & 8th grades. Practices will start the end of October. The games will start mid-November and the season will run thru January. Click the button below for more information & to sign-up by October 8th!
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COACHING OPPORTUNITY
St Anthony of Padua Catholic School is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals to serve as a Middle School C-Team Boys Basketball Coach. If you love basketball and are looking for a rewarding challenge – please contact Athletic Coordinator - Dale Quickel – 281-296-2800 ext. 181 or e-mail at dquickel@staopcs.org for more information.
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DNN - DOLPHIN NETWORK NEWS - 10.1.21 |
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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 or Volleyball games that afternoon will get a free popcorn! JV Volleyball starts at 4:30 PM, Football starts at 5 PM, Varsity Volleyball starts at 5:30 PM.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 – "Smarties" Wednesday - Students wear official school uniforms. Pep Rally in the afternoon. Cheer Clinic students will perform.
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HOMECOMING EVENT
Wednesday, Oct. 6 | 4:30 – 7:30 PM
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- Wear your Homecoming t-shirts to receive a Blow Pop!
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Soccer games, Food trucks (Bright Relish hot dogs, Refill Station pizza & Kona Ice), Concessions, Face painting, Inflatables, Angels’ cheer clinic performance, Alumni table (Facebook Event Link)
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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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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! |
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CONFERENCES DAY - STOCK THE SNACK BAR
- Donate snacks or beverages for our Faculty and Staff to enjoy throughout our Conference Days on Oct. 7th & 8th.
- All items should be dropped off on Thursday, Oct. 7th. Carts will be available for drop-off during morning arrivals.
- Individually-wrapped items preferred.
Thank you to everyone who signed up!!
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SAVE-THE-DATE - We will need many volunteers for Halloween Science Day on October 29th! Volunteers must be compliant with Safe Environment Training. A sign-up genius link will be sent out in next week's Messenger!
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PARTICIPATION UPDATE
Thank you to our early supporters to the Fund for St. Anthony - as of today we are at 10% 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!
2021-2022 WISH LIST
Are you interested in making an immediate impact for our students? Our faculty and staff have created a list of items that we would like to purchase for our school. We will be working to fund these items through the Fund for St. Anthony but if you would like to contribute to specific items, you may contribute using the form below. Thank you sincerely for your support of our school and students!
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@staopcs.org.
PADUAN POINTS: Families earn 5 Paduan Points when you contribute to the Fund for St. Anthony!
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10/2/21 - Angels Cheer Camp, 9am-1 pm, Gym
10/4/21 – HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK - "Rolo" out of bed Monday. Students may wear comfy clothes! *Clothes must follow "Free Dress Guidelines".
10/5/21 – HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK - Taste the Rainbow Tuesday - Students may wear tie-dye shirts with uniform bottoms.
10/5/21 - Awakening Bible Study (6th, 7th & 8th Grade), 7:15 a.m. in Paduan Center
10/6/21 – HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK - "Smarties" Wednesday - Students wear official school uniforms.
10/6/21 - Student Rosary Group, 7:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
10/6/21 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker (5th grade), 8:15AM
10/6/21 - Mass (5B), 9:00AM, Church
10/6/21 - CANCELLED - Art Club & Running Club because of Homecoming event
10/6/21 - HOMECOMING EVENT – 4:30 – 7:30 PM
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Soccer games, Food trucks, Face painting, Inflatables, Angels’ cheer clinic performance, Alumni table (Facebook Event Link)
10/7/21 - NOON DISMISSAL (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
10/7/21 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1 PM – 5 PM
10/8/21 - STUDENT HOLIDAY (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
10/8/21 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8 AM – 12 PM
10/11/21 - STUDENT HOLIDAY (Staff Development)
10/12/21 - Begin 2nd Quarter
10/12/21 - Living Rosary, 8:15 a.m. Parents are welcome, please park in the front lot and check in through the front desk.
10/13/21 - SPIRIT DAY – Grub Burger Bar, All Day, Mention St. Anthony and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to the school!
10/13/21 - What's Brewing with Mrs. Tucker (7th grade), 8:15AM
10/13/21 - Mass (4A), 9:00AM, Church
10/15/21 - $5 Free Dress benefiting 8th grade gift
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AROUND OUR COMMUNITY & PARISH |
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CUB SCOUT PACK 1180
- Our Pack is charted by St. Anthony of Padua Church in The Woodlands.
- During the school year (September-May), we have one pack meeting a month (typically the 1st Monday of the month) from 6:30-7:30 pm. The Pack also has camping trips, overnight opportunities (such as zoo, museums, battleships, space center, etc.), Christmas event, pinewood derby, cake bake contest, popcorn fundraiser, religious awards opportunities, Astros game, pool party, July 4th parade and more.
- The individual Dens are divided by grade (Lions (K), Tigers (1st), Wolves (2nd), Bears (3rd), Webelos I (4th) and Webelos II (5th)) and typically have 1-2 activities a month. The Den meeting days/times vary based on the activities the Den is working on to complete rank awards.
- Cub Scouts is a blast and a great way for young boys to learn about teamwork, character, and service.
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If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact pack1180@gmail.com.
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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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