SAS Wildcat Weekly

News for the Parents of Saint Andrew Catholic School

April 17, 2018

Dear Families,

This past Saturday, I spent the morning meeting with prospective Saint Andrew families. These Saturday interview days are some of my favorites. They provide a unique chance to answer any questions on the minds of these future Wildcat families. Additionally, it affords me the opportunity to ask why they have chosen Saint Andrew over all the other excellent educational options in Fort Worth. This past weekend, many parents voiced a "feel" about Saint Andrew that made us stand out from all others. They expressed an ability to feel the Catholic identity which identifies who we are as a school family. They shared a desire for their students to be formed in faith preparing them for their years well beyond middle school. The other answer most often cited for selecting Saint Andrew was the students. Your students. Our students. For this, you must be so proud. This comes as no surprise to me. These are the kind of students they hope their children become and the kind of young people they want their children surrounded by in these essential formatives years. I see your students every day answering questions, helping friends, thinking deeply, singing out in church, cleaning the cafeteria, laughing with their classmates, leading prayers and so much more. I love that this is so quickly apparent to those visiting our campus. The formation of these impressive young people starts at home and continues in partnership with the school. Thank you for making this choice for your children. Know that they are having an impact on others.

Only by His Grace,

Veronica D. Tucker

UPCOMING CALENDAR REMINDERS

April 21st - 20th Annual Auction & Gala

April 24th - 4th Grade Musical

April 25th - 3rd Grade Wildcat Party

April 26th - 4th Grade Wildcat Party

April 27th - Home & School Meeting - 8:10am in the Cafeteria

April 27th - Noon Dismissal

April 29th - Spirit Games

ADVISORY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Four SAS parents are running for 2 open positions on the Saint Andrew Catholic School Advisory Council for the 2018-2019 school year. They would be representing the school for a three year term on the board, and advising administration. Please use the Survey Monkey link below to read their short bios and cast your vote.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SASAdvisoryCouncil2018

FIELD DAY SHIRTS FOR PARENTS

Orders due by Wednesday, April 18. (Tomorrow)

Why should the kids have all the fun?

If you want to order a field day t-shirt, you're in luck! Field day t-shirts are provided by the school for students, grades Pre-K through 7th.

This year, parents can purchase a field day shirt for themselves, or a younger sibling, for just $10.

Two options are available:

Order a shirt to match your child's homeroom, including student signatures. Each homeroom will have different colors.
Order a Columbia Blue shirt with field day design on the front, the back will be blank.

Please click here to place your order and indicate which option you want.

NJHS TUTORING

If your child (2nd - 6th grade) needs help with homework, studying or organization, the National Junior Honor Society Junior Ments can help! Tutoring will take place in Mrs. Reed's classroom from 3:10pm - 3:40pm* .

Please click here to sign up for tutoring on Tuesday, April 24th.

SPIRIT GAMES

AUCTION HELP

ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT UNTIL OUR BIG AUCTION EVENT AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

If you are looking for a way to volunteer at the SAS Auction, have fun and meet new people, we need you! You will be selling tickets for the $5000 Raffle and Heads & Tails and the Golden Ticket. Simply sign up for a one hour shift and help make this the greatest Auction in SAS history! Don't delay, we have limited spots for this great adventure!!

Click here to volunteer. Email Alfred & Gaby Alvarez Del Castillo if you have any questions.

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

SAINT ANDREW CATHOLIC AUCTION SPONSORSHIP

Thank you Dr. Bekish for supporting SAS with your

$2500 Auction sponsorship!

FROM THE NURSE'S DESK

Can

you believe there are only 6 weeks left of school? This year has flown b y! Thank you all for your patience, kindness and encouragement as we learned the ropes here at Saint Andrew, it has been a wonderful journey.

As the year closes there are several things to keep in mind:

1. If you received an email regarding hearing, vision, or Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) referrals please follow-up with your child's pediatrician and get the information back to us.

2. Sports Physicals will once again be done at the UNT Health Science center. The date is August 11, but times have not been posted. Keep in mind that any child who wishes to play school sports, MUST have a physical completed on or after June 1.

3. If your child has medication in the clinic it MUST be picked up by the last day of school or it will be properly disposed of. We can not store medications here over the summer.

4. Every student who needs medication kept in the clinic- whether prescription or over the counter we MUST have a new form filled out every year. If your child has an Epinepherine Pen due to allergic reactions, a new Allergy plan of care will also be needed. You can download the medication permit from the school website or stop by the clinic and pick up a blank form.

5. If your student will be entering Kindergarten or 7th grade next year then he or she will need Vaccine Boosters please be on watch for a letter to be mailed out giving you information on which vaccines are needed. If your child has received vaccines since school started in August, please send us a copy of those records.

6. Upcoming field day May 29, we do NOT keep sunscreen or bug spray in the clinic. Students are not allowed to keep either item with them during field day. You are welcome to apply sunscreen and bug spray at home prior to arriving to school for the day.

Thank you for letting us care for your children while they are at school. It has been a pleasure getting to know the students here and we are looking forward to next year!

Sincerely,

Bette Felder, RN and Michelle Russell, RN

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.

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.

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.

Email Karen Schroder if you have any questions.

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

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.

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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