The Messenger - October 7, 2016

THE MESSENGER October 7, 2016 staopcs.org

Thank you to our Angels for kicking off a great Fall Sports Pep Rally and Spirit Week!

MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION Dear School Families, We were blessed with beautiful weather last weekend and it looks like more is in store for this weekend as well. It's great that the first hints of fall have arrived! We began reciting our daily decade of the Rosary each morning for the month of October. There is a great sense of peace felt during our prayer time together. We also want to thank our school families who volunteered to recite rosaries at home this month for world peace. We want to invite everyone to join us for our annual Living Rosary on Tuesday, October 11th.

We are calling all golfers to sign up for the Deacon Mike Mims Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, October 28th. Not a golfer? No need to worry. You can still get involved and support the event. There are ways for all of our families to participate and support the event. Students will be getting into the “swing” of things during P.E. that week. Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf & Panera Bread will be hosting a Spirit Night for our school on Wednesday, October 26th from 3–8 pm with a percentage of the proceeds coming back to our school. Sponsorships and donations are welcome as well. Let’s all get involved to make it the best golf tournament yet!

Our discipleship message for the week is focused on October as Respect Life Month.

How is that related to being a Disciple of Christ? The focus of the month gives us a great opportunity to remember that as a Catholic school we are called to respect the dignity of each person we meet and that we have the responsibility of helping each other reach our God given potential. Disciples see Christ in others and share the Christ within them. We have been working on this since the school year began. Do we always respect others? Do we treat them in a way that we want to be treated? These are great questions for all of us to think about during Respect Life month. Remember it's all about being Christ-like in our words and actions and leading each other closer and closer to Christ.

May the coming week bring God's blessings to you and yours.

Sincerely in Christ,

Reneé B. Nunez

Susan Leddy

Kendall Shamas

Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When will Spirit items such as jackets, sweaters and t-shirts arrive?

There are many items currently on backorder from Parker Uniforms. Please exercise patience. Mrs. Booth will quickly distribute all orders when they arrive.

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October 2016 Calendar Mon

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No School (Staff Development)

Living Rosary (parents welcome)

Mass, 9 a.m.

8th Grade—Frassati Campus Visit

Early Childhood Pumpkin Day

Parent–led Rosary (en Español), 2:30 p.m.

End of 1st quarter PTC Wizard closes for Conference Registration

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Parent-led Rosary, 8:15 a.m.

Catholic High School Parent Information Session, 2:15 p.m.

Mass, 9 a.m.

Early Release (10:30, 2:15, 2:30)

Fall Conferences

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Class Photos & Retakes

Jr. Master Gardener $1 T-shirt & Jean Day (2nd-5th) 3:45-5:15 p.m. benefitting ProLife Across America

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Parent–led Rosary (en Español), 2:30 p.m.

Mass, 9 a.m.

Parent–led Rosary (en Español), 2:30 p.m.

SPIRIT NIGHT (see Golf Page for more details)

Fall Conferences

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Golf Tournament Middle School Social 6:30—8:30 p.m.

ALL–SCHOOL NEWS ROSARY MONTH

LOST & FOUND

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.

Please remind your students to check the lost and found tables for any missing items. At the end of the day on Friday, October 21st all unclaimed items will be donated or discarded.

http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0f45a8af29a6fc1–october NURSE’S NOTES

PARENT SURVEY

In the Classroom:

The beginning of the school year has brought many changes, and we recognize that change is growth. In an effort to best serve our school community, we would like you to complete the following brief survey by Friday, October 21. Your opinion is important to us. Thank you for your commitment to our school.

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Please inform Mrs. Pavlock of any reportable illness’ (i.e. strep throat, conjunctivitis, lice, mono), so that she can relay this information each week in The Messenger. You can call or email Mrs. Leslie Pavlock at 832–482–4167.

Login in to ParentsWeb> Surveys > Fall Parent Survey 2016 to complete. Thank you!

Thanks for participating in our 1st contest and keep those box tops coming!

BOX TOP WINNER: 7th Grade—they receive a Free Dress Day! How to Participate:  The link will take you to a list of participating products; many you probably already use. http:// www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating–products  Just check the package for box tops, cut them out, and send it to school with your child’s class number on the bag or collection sheet.  Sheets are available here: btfe.com/collectionsheets  A collection box is located in the lobby to drop in bags or sheets. Box tops may be sent to school any time.  Our deadline for our next contest is February 6th!  More information is available at btfe.com . Feel free to create a log in and keep up with our progress. This is a really easy way for anyone to contribute to our school! If you’d like to help with counting, sorting, etc; please contact Karmen Miller.

COUNSELOR’S CORNER BY JANAY O’CONNOR The character trait for October is Responsibility. The social skills for October are “How to apologize”, and “How to accept decisions, corrections and consequences from authority and how to disagree appropriately.”

St. Pius X Catholic High School will be presenting to our 8th graders on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 during their lunch time. The presentation will include information and opportunities available at St. Pius X from staff and current students.

October Highlights We will be kicking off the Red Ribbon poster contest on Thursday, October 6. Deadline for submitting posters is on Thursday, October 20. Rules for the contest will be in The Messenger.

Catholic High School Parent Information session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 2:15 pm in the Adult Meeting Room. Topics discussed include teacher recommendation process, school visits, entrance exams and high school expectations.

Our 8th graders will be visiting Frassati Catholic High School on October 13, 2016 from 8:15a.m.— 1:00 p.m.

Red Ribbon Week is scheduled for October 24, 2016 to October 27, 2016. Our theme for this year is “I Elect to be Drug Free” Join us as we celebrate the importance of making good choices and living

RED RIBBON POSTER CONTEST “I Elect to be Drug Free!”

October 24th – October 28th, 2016 Help decorate our school for Red Ribbon Week!

Students in 3rd through 8th grade are encouraged to design a poster that reflects either of these topics: Alcohol Awareness and Abuse or Drug Awareness and Abuse. There will be four winners, two from each of the following categories: 3rd – 5th grade—an Alcohol Awareness and Drug Awareness Winner 6th – 8th grade—an Alcohol Awareness and Drug Awareness Winner RULES:  Posters must reflect either the theme of Alcohol Awareness and Abuse or Drug Awareness and Abuse.  Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual images) of a single person.  Posters must be 11X17 inches in size. Please stop by the counselor’s office or the front office to pick up your poster board paper.  The name, grade and age of the person entering the poster should be included on the back of the poster.

Winners will each receive a $25 gift card from Barnes & Noble.

PLEASE TURN IN YOUR POSTERS TO THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE, ROOM 119

BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2016 If you have any questions, please contact Janay O’Connor, 831-482-4168.

FUND FOR ST. ANTHONY Angela and Mark Coscio Sarah and Joe Fedele The Lorenzetti Family Catherine and Mark Miller Mr. and Mrs. Navarro Lynice and Michael Wing

LEADERSHIP SOCIETY Pastor's Circle The Hardham Family Principal’s Guild Melony and B.J. Bergeron Lan and Steven Brady Heidi and John Bong Circle of Saints The Abib Family Ileana and Alfredo Amparan Abby and Geoff Beatty

PADUAN PATRONS Blue and Green Club Alicia and Mark Filley Martin Family Eva and Patrick McKenna Friends of St. Anthony Anna Marie and Paul Carroll The Enia Family Kathleen Graff Stacey and Brett Merritt The Richards Family Mary and Mike Ross Supporters of St. Anthony Anonymous (2)

The Delangel–Aguilar Family Pam and Ronnie Bilnoski Tammy and Carey Fishman Daniel Hayden Betty and David Hollas Tracy and Samir Honnekeri Kathleen and Pete Johnson Ann and Thomas Juranek The Kwiatkowski Family Mary Beth and Joel Larkin Courtnie and Kevin Mims Brigitte and Nguyen Nguyen Aida and Robert Picone Melita and Neven Krstulovic Opara Mr. and Mrs. Tajong STAOPCS School Advisory Committee

STAOPCS Student Council Judi Strapp The Strecker Family Kelly and Brett Sturgeon Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Tamez Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winslow

ADVANCEMENT THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who supported our Spirit Days at LouLou’s Beignets and Crust Pizza this quarter.

We raised over $400 for the Fund for St. Anthony because of your support!

An organizational chart for Paduan Parents is available on our website. We are still looking for several “champions” to volunteer to lead some of our school projects and events. Please refer to the chart and contact Advancement if you are willing to get involved.

We are very grateful for the support of our school families!

GOLF TOURNAMENT

WindRose Golf Club Friday, October 28, 2016 To register visit: staopcs.org/golf

FAMILY SPIRIT NIGHT! What: Celebrate the Deacon Mike Mims Memorial Golf Tournament with your family!

When: Wednesday, October 26th Where:

Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf and/or Panera Bread!

Shankz: 3091 College Park Drive, Suite 270 Panera: 3113 College Park Drive, Please bring the flyer!

THIS

WILL BE A

NO HOMEWORK NIGHT

SO YOU CAN ENJOY THE FAMILY FUN!

 Students will be getting into the “swing” of things Golf Tournament week during P.E. —Parents can volunteer to help.  Sponsorship opportunities, raffle sales, tournament day volunteering, and of course, golfing are all ways you can join us to support our school.

Click our Sign–up Genius and GET INVOLVED! Golf Tournament Volunteer Sign–up

STEWARDSHIP PROJECT OUR 1ST QUARTER STEWARDSHIP PROJECT IS BOX OF JOY! At Christmas, we experience the joy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gift giving is a wonderful, meaningful part of that experience. Unfortunately, severe poverty deprives many children in developing countries of this joy. Their parents are too poor to provide even one simple Christmas present.

Through Cross Catholic Outreach’s Box of Joy program, you can ensure these children are not deprived of Christmas blessings this year. We can deliver a Box of Joy to a child overseas who would otherwise receive nothing. Teachers will collect the items in their classrooms.

Please send in items by October 14th to help provide these children a Christmas Blessing!

Gift list for PreK-3, PreK-4, Kindergarten: Pencils, colored pencils and sharpener Hard candy, gum (Please bag

all candy!)

Erasers Pencil case Crayons Pens Rulers Glue sticks Safety scissors Coloring book Markers Notepads Stickers Self-inking stamp Socks

Gift list for 3rd Grade: Solar-powered flashlight Harmonicas Recorder Tambourine Jump rope Paddle ball Yo-yo Handheld Etch-A-Sketch Small board books Slinky

Gift list for 1st Grade: Flip flops Handheld toys Small plush animals Balls: tennis balls, bouncy balls, whiffle balls Jigsaw puzzle Finger puppets Silly putty Silly bands Sunglasses Bandanas Necklace Watch

Gift list for 2nd Grade: Hat Shoelaces Bean bag Hacky sack Small dry erase board and markers Teddy bear Unopened Happy Meal toy Toy binoculars Inflatable balls Legos

Gift list for 4th Grade: Flash cards Miniature checkerboard and checkers T-shirts Plastic poncho in packet Drawstring bag Balloons Crafting kit (beads, elastic, etc.)

Plastic eating utensils Sippy cup/Cup with lid Children’s Bible or Prayer Book

Gift list for 5th and 6th Grade: Comb (3x) Brush Dental floss (3x) Mild Soap (Please put in zipper

(English or Spanish)

Gift list for 7th Grade:

Gifts for Girls

Package of multi-colored Sharpies Sewing kit Hair ribbons Ponytail holders Barrettes

Gifts for Boys

Duct tape Tape measure Shorts T-shirts—white

bag or travel container)

Toothpaste (Place it in a zipper

bag)

Toothbrush Colorful bandages Hand wipes Small pack colorful tissues Lip balm Emery board/Nail clippers

Gift list for 8th Grade:

Gifts for Girls

Small pots/pans with spatula Bangle bracelets Clip-on earrings Doll Pom Poms (like the ones used

at football games)

Purse

Gifts for Boys Soccer ball with pump Cars Trucks Kazoos Compass LED keychain

ATHLETICS UPCOMING ATHLETICS EVENTS: Soccer | October 11 | At St. Regis Volleyball | October 12 | At St. Anne Tomball Football | October 12 | At St. Thomas High School Soccer | October 13 | At St. Anne Houston Football | October 15 | At Strake Jesuit (opponent TBA) Soccer | October 17 | At St. Martha Soccer | October 18 | At Christ the Redeemer

BASKETBALL COMMITMENT FORMS DUE OCTOBER 7TH! The Basketball season is just around the corner. It is time to find out who is willing to make the commitment to the St Anthony Basketball program. Please be reminded that participating on a STAOPCS athletic team involves a commitment by players – to the team, coaches and your teammates. Players are expected to attend ALL practices and games. Also each student–athlete must maintain the required academic and conduct levels.

More details & the commitment form are available on ParentsWeb in Resources! Please complete and turn in by October 7th.

BASKETBALL COACH NEEDED St Anthony of Padua Catholic School is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate individual as a Middle School Girls JV Basketball Coach. The practices and games usually occur weekdays after 3:30pm.

Some Saturday Tournaments are scheduled. Practices will start late October. This is a stipend coaching position only. If you love basketball and are looking for a rewarding challenge – please contact Athletic Coordinator Dale Quickel – 281–296 –2800 ext. 181 for more information.

AROUND STAOPCS

Crazy Sock Day!

Pep Rally Spirit!

Minute to win it!

Minute to win it!

Crazy Shoe Day!

Kindergarten visited the Fire Station!

AROUND OUR PARISH

St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive—Oct. 29 & 30. Click image to learn more.

Click image to learn more about St. Anne’s Society!

COMMUNITY GROUPS: Our home–based small group ministry made for our parish, so that you can connect to friends and neighbors and grow in your Catholic faith by doing life together. We are launching in October and need HOSTs to sign up. All materials are free and provided by us. Click to find out more!