St. Anthony of Padua

Next week, we will launch our annual observance of Catholic Schools Week and celebrate the enduring value of Catholic education! Our Student Council has planned lots of fun-filled activities for our school! Students across the nation look forward to the week each year because it includes enjoyable events and special treats. However, it is also a time for us to underscore the fact that Catholic schools add value to our country. During Catholic Schools Week, we reach out to the community and recognize all who work hard every day to make our school excellent: students, families, faculty, staff, volunteers, and community supporters.

Our theme to celebrate Catholic this week is: “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.”

Catholic schools have an irreplaceable role in the Church’s evangelizing mission. Building on the central goal of Catholic schools to form saints, we teach and embrace the whole person, body, mind and spirit. The fact that all members of our Catholic school community share the Christian vision of faith that Christ is the foundation of Catholic education is what unites our school as a faith-filled community.

While faith is the binding element in Catholic schools, the Church reiterates that parents are the first teachers of their children. Holding this tenet, Catholic school communities expand beyond the walls of school buildings to envelop the family as an integral part of the school community. Together teachers, administrators, staff, students and parents fuel the light of faith by integrating culture with faith and faith with living.

The CSW logo symbolizes the united community of Catholic schools – not a building or an institution, but people of faith serving God and others. No Catholic school can fulfill its educational role alone. Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community is a theme on which to build a spirit of the gospel to benefit the human family.

Each daily event will focus on an element that makes Catholic education what it is: something very special! Catholic schools have a specific purpose to form students to be good citizens of the world, to love God and neighbors, and to enrich society through examples of faith. Through their dedication and commitment, they make our school an excellent example of how “Catholic Schools are United in Faith and Community”.

We’re excited to bring back Penny Wars during Catholic Schools Week, but we need your help to make it a success! Parent volunteers are needed to assist with counting coins. If your schedule allows and you’d like to lend a hand, please click here to sign up. Thank you for your support!

Calling all our creative Saints! To celebrate Catholic Schools Week, the Office of Catholic Schools is hosting a Logo Contest. This is your chance to design a logo that captures the spirit of this special week.

Check out the attached flyer for all the details. All entries are due by the end of the school day on Friday, January 31st.

Let your creativity shine—we can’t wait to see your designs!

Monday, January 27, 2025- United in Faith and Community: Celebrating Our Community

Monday of Catholic Schools Week gives us the perfect opportunity to demonstrate our connection as a community.

• Today is Team/Twin Day: students are invited to show their sense of community by dressing up in their favorite team wear OR dressing as a twin, triplet, or even a team.
• Penny Wars begins!

Tuesday, January 28, 2025- United in Faith and Community: With Our Students

Students are the reason Catholic schools exist, and Tuesday of Catholic Schools Week is the day devoted to them. It is the day we celebrate them and encourage them on their path to becoming well-rounded, faith-filled individuals who are devoted to the service of their families, their communities, and the Church.

• Today we celebrate our students - all are invited to wear the “free dress” of their choice! Please be sure to follow our “free dress” school policies.
• Students will enjoy lunch and recess with their Prayer Pals.
• Afternoon Activity: All classes will enjoy a movie of their choice.
• Our students will also be rewarded with a “NO homework night!”

Wednesday, January 29, 2025- United in Faith and Community: Celebrating Our Nation

Today is “National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools.” This is an important day in communities across the country as our government shows their support of Catholic Schools and recognizes the positive impact that Catholic Schools have throughout our nation. This is our day to remind Americans everywhere that Catholic Schools provide a great service in today’s world.

• Today students are invited to celebrate by wearing their red, white, and blue socks and ties. We will let our Stars and Stripes shine today!
• All Catholic Schools Mass at 9:30 AM. This year's mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church next to Bishop Gorman High School. 8th grade students will attend Mass in person. Our Pre-K through Seventh grade students will enjoy Mass here as normally done.

Thursday, January 30, 2025- United in Faith and Community: Through Our Vocations

Today is set aside to recognize all those who serve God through a variety of vocations. Service to God can take many forms through clergy and lay people.

• Today is Career Day- Dress for Success! What is your dream job? Today’s the day to wear your career minded outfit and show off what you would like to be in the future. If you can dream it, you can be it!

• Parents are invited to visit the classrooms for an Open House from 3:00-4:00 PM.

• Today is the St. Anthony of Padua Middle School Science Fair! Parents are invited to visit the gymnasium to view all of the great 7th and 8th grade science fair projects from 3:00-4:00PM.

• Last day of Penny Wars!

Friday, January 31, 2025- United in Faith and Community: With Our Faculty and Staff

Today is a special day to honor those who devote their lives to educating students in an atmosphere of academic excellence and Catholic Faith. This is also a day to recognize everyone else who contributes to the success of Catholic Schools – including dedicated staff members who keep things running smoothly every single day! Today, we will honor and thank all of our Teachers and Staff for their outstanding efforts and contributions!

• Today's Prayer and Flag Ceremony will be hosted by Mrs. Layne's Kindergarten Class.
  

• Future Alumni Day: As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close we are inviting everyone to wear their favorite Gorman Gear OR college t-shirts and jeans OR show our St. Anthony school colors and school spirit!

• Continuing Exploration of Careers: Pre-K-1st grade will enjoy a special visit from community helpers.

• Career Day guest speakers will visit the classrooms beginning at 1:00 PM.

Heavenly Father, bless us as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. May it be a time of thanksgiving for the opportunity to study and practice our faith every day. Bless our students, our staff, and all who make it their life’s work to give witness to You and the Good News. With Your help and guidance, we will strive to change our world for the better. Help us to share with others the spirit of Your peace as we work to make a difference. We thank you for our faith and our school. Amen.

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

Email: principal@sapsaints.org
Website: sapsaints.org
Location: 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson, NV, USA
Phone: 702-331-9050
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