Wildcat Weekly
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News for the Parents of Saint Andrew Catholic School
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Happy Booknic week! It's been wonderful to see so many parents, grandparents and friends on campus. Thank you for joining us for lunch and supporting our school through the book fair.
Last Wednesday, we celebrated Mass with Father John Mark and reflected on the life of Saint Matthew whose Feast was celebrated September 21st. Father John Mark shared that Saint Matthew was one of the "more educated" Apostles. While I hadn't really reflected on that much before, it only makes sense that the tax collector would have spent more time in a "classroom" than the fishermen did. When challenged by the Pharisees about his association with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus replied: "Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do."
In her Gospel reflection, eighth-grader Karenna Bryan challenged the student body to spend some time thinking about this statement. I took Karenna's challenge to heart. Extrapolating on Jesus' reply, I would also add that all levels of learners need a strong and challenging teacher. All children need involved and caring parents. All educators need the example of a Master Teacher. In Catholic schools, this Master Teacher is Christ. How blessed we all are as students, parents and teachers to have the example of the Master Teacher to follow.
Only By His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
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LIVING THE WORD - TRADITION
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This week, we begin a new seating tradition in our cafeteria as we have received our new tables. It has been a goal of the school to make this a multipurpose facility. The cafeteria is used for school lunches but will also be used by the school and parish for workshops, faculty/staff meetings, school dances and will be available for various church ministries to utilize. The previous tables have been in the cafeteria for over 25 years. Their legacy will live on as they will be donated to Saint Mary's Catholic School in Gainsville. We are very happy that we were able to find a good home for them.
Again, we thank our families for making our cafeteria remodel possible. This project was a result of your generosity at Auction last year.
In His Service,
Charles Llewellyn
President
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We would like to thank the Saint Andrew community for your generosity on North Texas Giving Day. The school raised approximately $40,000 and we are expecting an additional $2,000 in bonus money from the North Texas Giving Day Community Foundation. You answered the call and placed the school and parish a step closer to much needed parking. We are currently in the bid process for our additional parking lot. Thank you for your partnership.
In His Service,
Charles Llewellyn
President
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Pokemon cards seem to have become very popular lately especially with 3rd - 5th grades. While this may be a very fun game, it has become very distracting at school. Teachers have had to resolve issues with the students and these cards on a regular basis.
From now on, across the school, we ask that all Pokemon cards (and any other trading cards) be left at home for the remainder of the year. School time is valuable and important. We are hoping this eliminates distractions in the classroom and at lunch time. Please make sure that your student leaves his or her cards at home. If the cards make it to school, they will be held by the teacher until the end of the day.
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ANNUAL FUND PERKS FOR FALL FESTIVAL
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If you make a pledge of $1800 or above, by Friday, October 7th, to the SAS Annual Fund you will receive (FREE) on the day of the Fall Festival:
* $50 in Fall Festival booth tickets and
* 2 RESERVED Fall Festival parking passes.
You also receive a FREE reserved table for 10 at the Auction Dinner Gala on April 30, 2017 at River Ranch Northside. This is our only fun filled and exciting SAS parent social event of the year!
There are extra Annual Fund packets in the office are on line. You have till May 1, 2017 to pay off your pledge by credit card or checks.
Questions? please call Rose Hall, SAS Development Director, 817-292-4355
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSTANT SUPPORT of your child`s great school!
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MEN'S SUNDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL
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Calling all SAS Alumni and SAS Dads!
Come out and join us for some fun (and slightly competitive!) basketball on Sunday evenings from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the Saint Andrew School gym.
It's a good way to stay fit and to meet some great guys. You must be high school age or older to play.
If you have any questions, please call John Gernhauser at
817-246-2366 (Home) or
214-621-6053 (Cell).
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The Book Fair continues this week through Friday, September 30th in the Library.
Parents and/or grandparents are invited to join us during one of our Booknic events. Bring a blanket, have lunch with your child in the courtyard, and then visit our book fair. Here is the remaining schedule:
Wednesday, September 28
Preschool All Day (9:50am - 10:20am)
1st Grade (10:45am - 11:45am)
4th Grade (11:45am - 12:45pm)
7th Grade (12:45pm - 1:45pm)
Thursday, September 29
Kindergarten (10:25am - 11:25am)
2nd Grade (11:00am - 12:00pm)
6th Grade (12:15pm - 1:15pm)
8th Grade (12:45pm - 1:45pm)
Booknic will be held during your child's regular school lunch time. Those students whose parents are not able to attend the Booknic will have lunch in the cafeteria and recess as usual.
If you cannot make it to the Booknic, please feel free to come to the Book Fair whenever it is convenient. We will be open from 7:30am-3:30pm every day.
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We are in need of parents to assist with the Book Fair. We have some shifts still available on Wednesday, September 28 and Thursday, September 29. You can help set up, help students make wish lists, help with the registers (they are very simple to use), help during Booknic, or assist with packing up the fair.
Saint Andrew Catholic School is a wonderful place to be, and we hope you will participate in as many events as possible. What better way to get to know your extended family at Saint Andrew!
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PARENT SURVEY 2015 - 2016 RESULTS
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Please
click here for a look at the latest upcoming events on our school calendar.
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Your Saint Andrew Council of the Knights of Columbus invites all PRO BASKETBALI FANS to attend the Dallas Mavericks Faith and Family Night.
DATE: Friday December 9th vs. the Indiana Pacers, tip-off @ 7:30 PM
Tickets: UPPER LEVELS @ $18 or $20.
All are invited. Bring the whole family. Tickets are subject to availability and due to high demand and limited space, you are encouraged to place your order as soon as possible. CONTACT BILL GIGL at 817-294-4141 by Saturday, October 15 to arrange for your tickets. See you there!!
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What: Parish Picnic
When: October 22
nd from 11:00am - 3:00pm
Where: The Fields
Why: For Fun
Who: You!
Saint Andrew is hosting a Parish Picnic for all of our parishioners!
Come on out and enjoy FREE food, fun, and fellowship with your community.
Kickball, Human Foosball, Scavenger Hunts, Kite Flying
All we need from you is to: BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!
See you then!
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