8th Grade Business (11/17 - 11/21) - St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School

Dear 8th Grade Families,

I pray and hope this email finds you well. The second trimester has begun, and I would like to commend our 8th graders for their hard work in Trimester 1. Please continue to encourage your students to be responsible and accountable for their academics and behavior each day.

First Trimester Awards (Wednesday, Nov. 19)
Parents of students receiving awards should have already received my email—congratulations! For students who are not receiving an award this time, that is perfectly okay. I truly appreciate all the effort you put into Trimester 1, and I encourage you to keep striving and growing.

Please know that if your student doesn't earn Honor and/or Citizenship this trimester, there's still a chance to earn it in the next two trimesters.

8th Grade Dedication Page due January 16, 2026
Attached below is the Yearbook Dedication Page form. The flyer and money should only be turned into the office after you have emailed Ms. Alejandre your dedication page as a jpeg. See flyer for details. /documents/2025/10/8th%20Grade%20Yearbook%20Dedication%20Page%20Form%202026-1.pdf
OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS & INFORMATION
8th Grade Contract & Calendar
As we come to the end of the first trimester, please take a moment to review the contract and calendar that were provided at the beginning of the school year. Let’s continue to remind our students to always give their personal best in everything they do to ensure a successful 8th-grade year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTcVW7xuFhew7nqiAYMzQlJouPuGXaVQTmCNyrn8aEA/edit?usp=sharing

Adopt-A-Family 2025 (Shir-Zai Family)
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of something truly special. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Adopt A Family Christmas Program, we are adopting the Shir-Zai Family.

This holiday season, your generosity can bring warmth, joy, and a bit of relief to this beautiful family.

If each SAP family purchases just one item for the Shir-Zai Family, they will experience a miraculous Christmas. Imagine the joy we can bring to this family! Please see attached file for more information. /documents/2025/10/Adopt%20A%20Family%20Christmas%20Program%20Shir-Zai%20Family.pdf

Kindly bring all gifts to Room 9 (8th Grade Room) by Dec. 5th.

UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)

Nov 19 – First Trimester Awards Ceremony in Hall 8:00-8:45, 8:50-9:35
Nov 20 – Futboleros Chocolate Sale incentive 10:30am-12 noon
November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL, NO DAYCARE
Dec 5 – Poinsettia Pick up from 8-10am and 2-6pm or 12/7 at 8th grade bake sale at church from 12-2pm)
Dec 5 - Last day to drop off gifts for the Adopt-A-Family (Shir-Zai Family) to Room 9
Dec 6 – Feast of Santa Maria Kamalen: novena at 11:30am, Mass in Church at 12 noon, and potluck in Hall, all families welcome! SAVE THE DATE!
Dec 15 – Christmas Program: Market, Tree Lighting: Holiday Raffle Winners announced outside on blacktop, NOT in Church (more info to come from Mrs. Garcia)
Dec 16 – Noon Dismissal (NO DAYCARE) last day of school before Christmas break, Staff off campus at 12:15
Dec 17-Jan 2–Christmas Break
Jan 5 –Classes Resume

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. As always, thank you for your continued support, and God Bless!

Warm regards,
Ms. Garcia