As we enter the third week of Advent, we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath, symbolizing joy. This week is often called "Gaudete Week," meaning "rejoice," reminding us of the joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. It’s a time to pause, reflect on the blessings in our lives, and share that joy with others. Let us carry this spirit of hope and celebration as we prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior.

This week, parishioners joyfully celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, honoring Mary’s miraculous appearance to St. Juan Diego in 1531. This beloved feast highlights Mary’s role as a mother to all and her message of faith, hope, and unity. The celebration was made even more special with a delicious tamale breakfast generously provided by Robert and PJ Castaneda. Thank you Robert and PJ for your generosity and very thoughtful contribution to this meaningful Feast Day!

Monday, December 16, 2024

Wear your Christmas colors!

• Orchestra/Strings: 7:00-7:45 AM.
• Angel Choir Practice: 3:30-4:30 PM.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Wear your Christmas sweater!

• Band Practice: 7:00-7:45 AM.
• Band/Strings Practice: 3:15-4:30 PM.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Wear your Christmas socks and ties!

• School Mass: 9:30 AM.
• Elementary Christmas Concert: at 6:00 PM in the Gym. Students are to report to their classrooms by 5:45 PM.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Wear your Winter Wonderland attire!

• Band & Choir Christmas Concert: 6:00 PM.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Wear your Christmas pajamas!

• Prayer and Flag Ceremony @ 8:05 AM. ~ hosted by the National Junior Honor Society.
• Early Dismissal: 12:00 PM.
• Saints' Night with the Desert Dogs: 7:30 PM @ Lee's Family Forum.

Wishing all our families a joyful and blessed Christmas break! May this season be filled with love, laughter, and the peace of Christ. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Our Life Skill for this week will focus on "Respect: Willingly show consideration or appreciation for others." Respect is embedded in each and every one of our SLEs. Showing respect for all is also a foundational attribute of living our Catholic Faith. As we enter this last week before the break, lets focus on ensuring that respect is always in the forefront of all that we do. By following “The Golden Rule” you will be a model of respect this week!

*Calendar Update: Due to Faculty Inservice, there will be no school on Friday, January 17th.*

• December 18 Elementary Christmas Concert at 6:00 PM in the Gym
• December 19 Band & Choir Christmas Concert at 6:00 PM in the Gym
• December 20 After Care will not be available. Dismissal is at 12 PM.
• December 20 Desert Dogs Saints Night @ Lee's Family Forum!
• December 23-January 3 Christmas Vacation!
• January 6 Classes resume
• January 15 Kindergarten & 8th Grade Cap and Gown Pictures
• January 17 Faculty Inservice, there will be no school today
• January 21-23 Jane Schaffer Writing Assessment
• January 22 SLE Awards
• January 24 PTO Family Dance

This week we are thrilled to highlight two of our shining Saints, Ava Guyot and Aaralynn Adams! On December 7th, they had the incredible opportunity to perform with Andrea Bocelli at the MGM Grand Garden. Alongside other performers, they sang holiday favorites including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Feliz Navidad.”

Don’t miss their performance, airing at 8:00 PM on Christmas Eve on CBS. Way to go, Ava and Aaralynn—we are so proud of you!

If this is the first year your child is attending St. Anthony of Padua School, there is a one-time family fee of $525.00 billed to your incidental billing account. Our New Family Development Fee will be charged to new Saints families on October 1 and will be due by December 31, 2024. Families are able to make a one-time payment through your Family Portal or make smaller payments until the end of December. This fee is assessed to all new St. Anthony of Padua School families and provides the funding necessary for advertising, marketing and communications strategies, as well as equipping our school with additional resources to ensure an academically rigorous program within a state-of-the-art environment. Do not confuse this one-time Family fee of $525.00 with the annual Enrollment fee of $500.00 per student. Should you require an extension, please contact the School Office in order to accommodate your request. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

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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.