On behalf of our Pastor, faculty and staff, welcome to St. Anthony of Padua for the 2024-2025 school year! The beginning of a new school year is always exciting, offering new possibilities and opportunities. We would especially like to extend a warm welcome to our new families. We are delighted that you have chosen a Catholic education for your children, and we are very pleased that you have selected St. Anthony of Padua. We hope that you will quickly feel at home and become involved in the many aspects of our parish school community.

This year, our school theme will remind us that we are “Filled with God’s Grace.” Being filled with God's grace is a profound experience of God's presence and love in one's life, leading to a deeper relationship with God and a desire to share that grace with others. This theme will build upon one of St. Anthony of Padua’ famous teachings, “Grace is a gift from God.” St. Anthony emphasized that it is through grace that we are able to grow in holiness and draw closer to God.

Blessings,

Mr. Blanc & Mrs. Carpenter

Monday, August 12, 2024

Welcome back! Today is the first day of school!

• Early Dismissal: 12:00 PM.
• Scholastic Book Fair continues throughout this week! Please see details included below.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

• Early Dismissal: 12:00 PM.
• Curriculum Night for Pre-Kindergarten through 4th Grades: 5:30 PM.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Mass is scheduled for tomorrow, The Feast of the Assumption.

• Early Dismissal: 12:00 PM.
• Curriculum Night for Grades 5 through 8: 5:30 PM.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary

• Today is the first full day of school.
• School Mass: 9:30 AM.
• Soccer Tryouts for students in Grades 5-8: 3:30-5:00 PM.

Friday, August 16, 2024

• Prayer and Flag Ceremony: 8:05 AM.

We are beginning this new school year with a wonderful and renewed sense of spirit and energy! Working together and building our school community of faith, we will continue to develop the framework for moral reasoning and ethical decision-making. This commitment is integral to the mission of all Catholic schools. By integrating into our teachings the relationship between belief and behavior - between faith and morals - we can show our students how to live their faith. One way we achieve this goal is through our Life Skills program. Each week, we will focus on a different skill, and through practice, we can create opportunities that help build character. We will start the year off with a focus on Accountability.

Our Life Skill for this week will focus on "Accountability: taking ownership of decisions and choices you make." Taking ownership for our actions helps us on our path to becoming Responsible Citizens and Effective Communicators.

This year we will be continuing our partnership with Fusion Sports League to provide a well-managed and structured program for our students including homework help, play activities, games, and snacks.

Fusion Sports is fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. Their staff are all Red Cross Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED. In addition, all employees are fully vetted through the Archdiocese and submit to a twenty-one point background check. Additional information can be found at www.fusionsportsleague.com.

Registration for the program is now open and can be done on the website, www.fusionsportsleague.com. Families will click on the "Before and Aftercare" tab at the top of the page.

Hours of Operation and Pricing

Before School Care - 7:00am-7:45am $5.00

After School Care - 3:00pm-4:00pm $5.00

3:00pm-6:00pm $11.00

4:00pm-5:00pm $5.00

Early Dismissal - 12:00pm-6:00pm $25.00

One-Time Registration Fee (per family) - $60.00

We are pleased to announce that our first-ever Scholastic Book Fair will take place throughout the first week of school, August 12-16! This is a great way for us to kick off the new school year and continue to spark the love of reading in our Saints.

Families who wish to shop after dismissal will need to park by the MPR and gymnasium vestibule and enter through the gymnasium. Your student will be taken to aftercare, and you will be able to pick them up and come to the library to shop the Book Fair. Don't miss out—click here for more information!

The Book Fair will also be open for families to shop with their students during the following times:

Monday: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Thursday: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Calling all soccer enthusiasts in Grades 5-8! Soccer tryouts will be held on Thursday, August 15th, from 3:30-5:00 pm. If your child is interested in joining the team, please ensure they come prepared with appropriate clothing, cleats, shin guards, and a water bottle. Be sure to complete and return the Soccer Tryout Consent & Waiver Form by August 15th, prior to the tryout. The form is available here.

Mark your calendars for Picture Day on Friday, August 23rd. We ask that all students be present and dressed in their Mass uniforms for this important day. Order envelopes will be sent home during the first week of school, and you can find additional ordering information in the attached flier.

Don't miss out on the yearbook early bird special! The book is available for $35 until September 14th. After that, prices go up. Don't wait, order your book today! Please order by clicking here.

This summer, our Saints were busy and thriving at our school camps. From Math to Cheer, Athletics to Music, our students made the most of their break by learning new skills and having fun together. Check out the pictures below to see our Saints in action!

Save the dates, October 4-6, for our 20th annual Parish Festival, a milestone event you won’t want to miss! This year, our school is excited to assist with the Pumpkin Walk, Pets, and Arts & Crafts booths. We're seeking parent volunteers to help make these booths a success. If you're interested in lending a hand, click the links on the attached flier.

Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic School - Home of the Saints! The newest Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Las Vegas.

• ✉️ Email: principal@sapsaints.org
• 🌏 Website: sapsaints.org
• 📍 Location: 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson, NV, USA
• ☎️ Phone: 702-331-9050
• 🔵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfahdnv/

We at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic School are a faith-based learning community that supports the success of all students through academics, leadership, and service by fostering a nurturing environment with Christ-like virtues.