St. Anthony of Padua

We are pleased to welcome our Visiting Committee for their three-day visit beginning this Tuesday! This Committee is comprised of educators from our Archdiocese, with our Chairperson coming to us from the Archdiocese of Seattle. Throughout the visit they will observe all of our classes, meet with parents, teachers, staff, students, Advisory Council and PTO members. The Visiting Committee will also complete a report summarizing their findings and recommendations and we will look forward to sharing this with all of you. This report will be presented to the faculty and staff on the last day of their visit, Thursday, January 18th. Please remember, students will be dismissed at noon on Thursday. Once again, we thank you for your continued support and choosing Catholic education, here at St. Anthony of Padua.

Monday marks the 29th year that our nation has officially recognized the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday of January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. We pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and his significant contributions to the civil rights movement. As we approach this coming Monday, we eagerly anticipate honoring his enduring legacy, not just on that day but always.

Calling all chess enthusiasts! Join us for the All Catholic Schools Chess Tournament on Saturday, February 3, 2024, hosted at St. Viator School. If you're eager to participate, kindly register through the provided Google Form. Additionally, first-time members of the United States Chess Federation can register here to be part of this exciting event. Don't miss the chance to showcase your chess prowess!

We're thrilled to be participating in the Super Kids-Super Sharing Super Bowl project, a fantastic initiative that aims to support our Las Vegas community. The Student Council will be actively collecting donations this week Tuesday through Friday during drop-off. We encourage you to contribute to this noble cause by donating books, school supplies, sports equipment, and games. Your support is invaluable, and together, we look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children within our community. Thank you for your generosity!

Each child that donates will receive a special vinyl football sticker and will be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to win a special Canes Chicken lunch during Catholic Schools Week.

Our 6th-grade students recently undertook the task of dissecting bullfrogs. Led by Mrs. Laurita, the students delved into the intricate anatomy of these amphibians, gaining hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of biological structures. This immersive activity not only provided valuable insights into biology but also honed the students' observational and analytical skills. Kudos to our talented 6th graders for their enthusiastic participation and to Mrs. Laurita for her excellent guidance throughout this engaging exploration. Well done, 6th grade!

We are delighted to shine a spotlight on the incredible efforts of our 3rd grade class, who have truly exemplified the spirit of community through their recent project – a beautiful bulletin board that radiates positivity. We express our gratitude to Mrs. Kline and Ms. Grandbois for their dedication and hard work in creating this exquisite bulletin board. Well done, 3rd grade, for inspiring us all with your collective creativity and spirit!

A reminder that on January 18th, we will be having a half-day for accreditation purposes. This is an essential step in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our educational programs. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please plan accordingly for the shortened school day, and thank you for your ongoing support.

Monday, January 15, 2024

• In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there is No School.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WCEA Accreditation Visit Day 1

• Band Practice: 7:00-7:40 AM.
• Super-Kids Sharing Student Council Collection Drive

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

WCEA Accreditation Visit Day 2

• Orchestra Practice: 7:00-7:40 AM.
• Super-Kids Sharing Student Council Collection Drive
• All-School Mass: 9:30 AM.
• Girls Basketball Practice: 3:15-4:30 PM.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

WCEA Accreditation Visit Day 3

EARLY DISMISSAL!

• Band Practice: 7:00-7:40 AM
• Super-Kids Sharing Student Council Collection Drive
• Due to WCEA Accreditation, Dismissal is at 12:00 PM.

Friday, January 19, 2024

• Prayer and Flag Ceremony: 8:05 AM.
• Super-Kids Sharing Student Council Collection Drive

*Update to School Calendar: March 8, and April 12 are now Early Dismissal @ 12 PM

• January 16 - 18 - Student Council Super Kids Super-Sharing Drive Collecting: New and Gently used books, sports equipment, school supplies, and games.
• January 16 - 18 - WCEA Accreditation visit
• January 18 - Noon Dismissal
• January 21 - Family Mass @ 11:30
• January 23-25 - Jane Schaffer Writing Assessment: Grades 4-8
• January 24 - SLE Awards 9:00Am in the church
• January 26 - PTO Family Dance
• January 29 - All Catholic Schools' Week Begins - Get ready for Penny Wars!
• January 31 - Catholic Schools' Mass @ SFDS, 7th & 8th Grade Attending
• February 1 - Middle School Science Fair
• February 2 - Progress Reports/ SLE Reports go home
• February 2 - Student of the Month
• February 2 - Noon Dismissal
• February 8 - All Catholic Schools' Spelling Bee
• February 9 - Catholic Schools' Valentine's Dance @ SAP, 7th & 8th Grade Attending

Our Life Skill for this week will focus on "Cooperation: Work together toward a common goal." Working together with other people may often present challenges. It may call for us to compromise, listen to other ideas, and put aside our own plans in order to achieve a common goal. We must be effective communicators if we are to be successful at cooperating. The School Wide Learning Expectation, SLE, of Being an Effective Communicator calls on us to speak well and listen to others. Both of those components are essential for productive cooperation. Being able to share your thoughts and ideas with others in a constructive manner will help you when cooperating with others. Knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it goes a long way toward building bridges of understanding when cooperating.

Thank you to our school community for your cooperation as we transition to our new extended care provider, Fusion Sports League. A quick reminder that dismissal from aftercare will follow the same procedures as the regular school day car line dismissal procedures. We kindly request that parents wait in their cars during pickup as one of the Fusion Sports Coaches accompanies your child to your vehicle. We thank you in advance for your cooperation as we continue to streamline and expedite this process.

If your child participates in after-school activities and you pick up in Lane 2, please proceed to the outside of Lane 2, as the inside lane is reserved for aftercare pickup. Additionally, we kindly ask that if you arrive before the designated dismissal time, you park in a designated parking space to ensure a smooth flow in Lane 2. Your cooperation is invaluable in maintaining a safe and efficient environment for everyone at our school.

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Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 252-7341

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Las Vegas NV

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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
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