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News for the Parents of Saint Andrew Catholic School
May 1, 2018
Dear Families,
 
This last Saturday, a group of teachers and myself, attended the Humanae Vitae conference at Saint Patrick. During this conference, we heard from Dr. Janet Smith and Bishop Michael Olson. Both opened our eyes to the importance of this encyclical written by Pope Paul VI and its application to our lives today. One area of focus is parenthood. In his presentation, Bishop Olson compared the church to parenthood. He stated: "When the Church teaches, she teaches as a mother.... She addresses the individual needs of her children". This made me think of the different methods and strategies I must use to reach my own four (very different) children. Extrapolating further, it reminded me of the challenges our teachers face when they also, while modeling the Church, work to address the diverse needs of the students in their classrooms. Bishop Olson also shared that "how the Church teaches is as important as what she teaches". Again, this aligns with how parents (the first teachers) and classroom teachers impact children most strongly via their actions. Strong relationships coupled with well-developed content and best practices lead to the best results. The adoption of the Theology of the Body curriculum next year will allow this to happen beautifully as teachers model and teach all students the importance of their bodies created in the image of God - and the consequent value they each have. If possible, please attend this Friday's Parents' Night Out Dinner Fundraiser to learn more about this program. (For more information, see flyer below.) 
 
Mary, during this month of May in which we honor you, please pray for us.
 
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker
 

UPCOMING CALENDAR REMINDERS

Tomorrow will be a prayer service instead of Mass. All priests in the Diocese are attending a meeting.

May 2nd - 6th Grade Wildcat Party
May 3rd - 7th Grade Wildcat Party
May 4th - Theology of the Body Parents' Night Out 
May 4th - 8th Grade Wildcat Party
May 15th - 1st Grade Wildcat Party
May 17th - 2nd Grade Wildcat Party
May 18th - Preschool/Kindergarten Wildcat Party
MAY CROWNING
Thank you Eighth Grade for a beautiful May Crowning and Rosary!






PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Saint Andrew Catholic School is adopting a curriculum that will incorporate St. John Paul the Great's teaching on Theology of the Body (known as ToB for short) into each grade level. We would like to invite former, current and prospective parents, parishioners and friends of Saint Andrew Catholic School to an evening of community and fellowship in the Parish Hall to learn more about ToB and the curriculum, The Body Matters , from Saint Andrew Catholic School alumna Monica Ashour , and how you can support this effort.  Please click here to RSVP for this event.

AUCTION ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE
Our Auction website is still live. We have these items available for you to bid on or purchase. 
  • Wildcat Parties 
  • Homework Passes
  • Out of Uniform Passes
  • Birthday Blessings
  • Fund-A-Project Donation
  • Cheerleader of the Day 
Click here  for the Bidpal website.

2018-2019 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

August 10             Welcome Back Night
August 13             Early Dismissal - First day of school
September 3        No School - Labor Day Holiday
September 28      No School - Diocesan In-Service
October 7              Fall Festival
October 8              No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 16        Early Dismissal - Grandparent's Day
November 19-23   Thanksgiving Holidays
December 21        Early Dismissal
December 24 -
    January 4          Christmas Holidays
January 7              No School - In-Service Day
January 21            No School - Martin Luther King Day
January 27 -
    February 1        Catholic Schools Week
February 15          Early Dismissal - Faculty Retreat Day
March 11-15         Spring Break
April 18                 Early Dismissal - Holy Thursday
April 19                 No School - Good Friday
April 22                 1st Snow Day - No school if no snow day used
April 23                 2nd Snow Day - No School if no snow day used
April TBA             Auction
May 27                 No School - Memorial Day
May 28                 Early Dismissal - 8th Grade Parent/Teacher Luncheon
May 29                 Early Dismissal - 8th Grade Graduation
May 30                 Early Dismissal - Last Day of School


VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Splash Canyon Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 25 through June 29, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon.   VBS requires many hands to make it successful.  At this time we do not have enough adult volunteers for this event to take place for the children of the parish.  Because of this we are having to look at cancelling VBS this year.  If you are an adult who likes working with children and would be able to join us in leading the children as they learn more about God please contact Kathy Lawson or Star Fedor in the Pastoral Center THIS WEEK. 

LUNCH/DINNER OUT
MEN OF SAINT ANDREW

Are you a parishioner or a father to a student?  We have an opportunity for you (Catholic and Non-Catholic alike) to come out and meet men of the school and parish that are like minded.  This is an excellent opportunity to get tied into the community and meet other men who are on a similar path as you.  If you are 21+, please join the Men's Club as we will be hosting our last gathering of the spring Thursday May 3rd, 8pm @ BoomerJacks City View, 6001 SW Loop 820.

If you have any questions, please reach out at  [email protected]
Jeff Booth 615-477-5934

MEN'S SCRIPTURE STUDY
5-Week Study of the Biblical Roots of the Mass
 
Join us for a short, 5-week study,  A Biblical Walk Through The Mass . (Click on this link to watch a short video.) Join us on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm, beginning May 1st or Saturday mornings at 6:30am beginning May 5th, whatever works best for you and your family.  

Learn from the high-quality videos and workbooks from Ascension Press and discussion with fellow men from the Saint Andrew community.  If you've been hesitant to join us for longer studies, this is the perfect opportunity to try it out.  Come learn why we do what we do at Mass!  Contact   Jim Riney  or  Paul Bernardy  with questions.
 

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR 2018-2019

Did you know we will be offering a new PK3 Class next school year?
Tuesday/Thursday PK3 Class -  Parish Hall (8:00 am - 2:30pm)

The following programs will continue:
Monday - Friday 1/2 day PK3 Program - Parish Hall (8am - 12pm)
Monday - Friday Full Day PK3 Program - Parish Hall (8am - 3pm)
Monday - Friday 1/2 day PK4 Program - School campus (8am - 12pm)
Monday - Friday Full day PK4 Program School campus (8am - 3pm)
Extended Day Offerings from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm at an additional cost  

Please click here to register through the school website if interested before spaces fill up.  Please share with anyone you know who may be interested in these programs for younger students.

MARIAN STATUES
The Spiritual Life Committee at Saint Andrew Catholic School offers two blessed statues to its families:  A statue of Rosa Mystica and an Immaculate Heart o f Mary Statue.  Each week (from Wednesday afternoon to the following Wednesday morning) two families will have the opportunity to take these statues home and use them as a source of inspiration, prayer and reflection. The tote bag containing the statue will also have  suggested prayers. This special tradition will hopefully be one full of meaning and faith for each of you.    Click here  to sign up.  

IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR SUMMER WORKBOOKS
Choose the level that matches your child's current grade level and then select your books. Your books will be delivered to the school within 2 weeks of the order deadline date. This is a purely optional program. Do not feel any obligation to participate.

For Summer Solutions English Grammar & Writing Mechanics, Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension, and Study Skills:
Choose the level that corresponds with the grade level just completed. For example, if your child is just finishing 5th grade, choose Level 5.

Summer Solutions Pre-K Math and Language Arts is intended for students who will enter kindergarten in the next school year.

For Original Summer Solutions Mathematics:
  • If your child has just completed kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade, choose the level of the grade just completed. For example,  if your child is just finishing 3rd grade, choose Level 3.
  • If your child has just completed 5th grade, choose Intermediate A.
  • If your child has just completed 6th grade, choose Intermediate B.
  • If your child has just completed 7th grade, choose Pre- Algebra.
  • If your child has just completed 8th grade, choose Algebra I, Part A.
SAINT ANDREW PARISH NEWS
RISING 9TH GRADERS
Come join BOTH Irwin's for a great weekend!
What a great way to kick off your High School years!
 
 
WHEN AND WHERE:   
June 22-24, 2018: STEUBENVILLE LONE STAR in Dallas:

WHAT is this all about?   What began over 30 years ago as a Conference for 500 young people on the Campus of Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH has now exploded into 25 Conferences reaching about 50,000 youth each summer.  We join 4600 others at Steubenville Lone Star here in the DFW area, which is hosted by Life Teen. This 3 day weekend is packed with ample opportunity for our youth to encounter Christ through prayer, confession, Mass, adoration, lively music and dynamic presentations. 
We will be staying at a hotel within walking distance to the Conference.  Learn more about it here:  https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth/    

Cost: Approx. $250 Scholarships and financial aid available to those in need. This fee covers ALL MEALS, parish t-shirts, lodging, transportation to and from conference and all conference fees!!   Sign up here if interested in attending: 

Questions?  [email protected]

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Nolan Catholic is now accepting applications for the 2018-2010 school year.     

The application is on-line on our website at  www.nolancatholichs.org .  The Apply Today button is on the home page.

ROBOTICS CAMP

Each summer Nolan Catholic holds a Robotics summer camp for upcoming 6th-8th graders.  This summer it will be held on June 4th-8th from 9:00am - noon.  
 
Click here to sign up for this camp or to check out the other fun activities Nolan will be offering this summer. 

BEFORE THE BELL
All students who are dropped off before 7:30am (before the crossing guard goes outside) must go to the cafeteria. This is to ensure the safety of our students.

On Friday's, a cinnamon roll treat is provided for all students who are dropped off for Before School Care.
SAFE & SACRED

The Diocese of Fort Worth requires all adults who volunteer at our school to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check, complete Safe & Sacred (Safe Environment) training, and agree to the Code of Conduct every three years. Currently the process is done online. 

If you would like to drive on a field trip, volunteer in the classroom, help at a class party, help at the Fall Festival, etc., please email  Lisa Harrington to begin the process. 

We appreciate your willingness to volunteer!!

DON'T FORGET THESE EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT SAS

Amazon Smile  - Support SAS when you shop on Amazon! Simply go to  smile.amazon.com/ch/75-6004189   to start shopping and Amazon donates to Saint Andrew Catholic School.

Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program - last quarter SAS received $633.62 from the Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program! All you have to do is link your Reward Card to the SAS Good Neighbor number. You only have to do this one time! To link your card to Saint Andrew, fill out the attached form and turn it at the store. The Saint Andrew Good Neighbor Number is: 661.

Kroger Community Rewards - Link your Kroger Reward card to SAS online at  www.kroger.com. Just login to your account or create an account and link to SAS in the Community Rewards section. Our name is listed as St. Andrew's Catholic School and our organization number is 80223. You must link your card each year.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING SCHEDULE FOR 2017-2018

New this year: tutoring will begin at 3:10pm and end at 3:40pm.  Please pick up your child from tutoring at the main entrance of the school no later than 3:40pm.

Email your child's teacher for specific details.


 
1st Grade
Kinsey- Monday
McCoy- Tuesday
 
2nd Grade
Louden-Monday
Schurman-Tuesday
Schreiber-Thursday
 
3rd Grade
Luskey- Monday
Harp-Tuesday
Sanchez-Thursday
 
4th Grade
Riley-Monday
Thompson-Tuesday
Cox-Thursday


5th Grade
Castorani-Tuesday
McGreal-Monday
Hentze-Thursday
 
6th Grade
Jones-Tuesday
Porras-Thursday
Watts-Monday
 
7th Grade
Alaniz-Monday
Stevens-Tuesday
Schwalbe-Thursday
 
8th Grade
Kincannon-Monday
Baker-Tuesday
Reed-Thursday


CONTACTS AT SAINT ANDREW SCHOOL

Who Do I Call?

Accelerated Reader - Janet Clarson 
Accommodation Plans - Angie King 
Advisory Council - Shannon Berndt 
After School Care - Susan Herman 
Athletics - Dana Cox or Mike Irwin 
Attendance - Olga Buster
Cafeteria Questions - Maria Gonzalez 
Communications - Lisa Harrington 
Curriculum - Angie King 
Development - Rose Hall
Discipline/Behavior Problems - Angie King 
Field Trip Drivers - Lisa Harrington 
Grades - Classroom Teacher
Guidance Counseling - Stephanie Mack 
Health Concerns - Nurse
Homework - Classroom Teacher
Home and School Association - Melissa Cawyer 
Learning Concerns - Angie King
Math Club - Paul Schwalbe or Angie Watts 
National Junior Honor Society - Carolyn Reed 
Parent/Student Handbook - Veronica Tucker 
Prayer Request - Lisa Harrington
Renweb - Mindy Dyer
Robotics - Julia McGreal 
Run Club - Shannon Irwin
Student Council - Stephanie Mack 
Substitutes - Angie King
Technology - Darlene Bauchman-Lopez 
T esting - Angie King
Tuition - Beverly Watkins 
Uniforms - Lisa Harrington 
Volunteers (Safe & Sacred Training) - Lisa Harrington
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Please click here for a look at the latest upcoming events on our school calendar. Remember, this calendar is subject to change. Please check it periodically!

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Saint Andrew Catholic School is a Christ-centered community working in partnership with families to instill our Catholic faith, to nurture a sense of service, and to academically challenge the next generation of leaders in our global society.

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