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News for the Parents of Saint Andrew Catholic School
November 29, 2016
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,

Happy Advent! Advent is in full swing here at Saint Andrew! I love this season in the Church calendar. Our amazing team of teachers and staff on the Advent Committee has gone all-out in bringing this season to life on our campus. Our Advent wreath greets all the students as they walk in the front doors.  Our students read an Advent prayer and share a suggested Advent "action" during our school-wide daily morning prayers. The Girl Scouts have our Advent trees in the front hallway already accepting donations for our Holiday Outreach program. Our Advent poster is displayed in the cafeteria covered in "spiritual uplifting post-its" serving as a reminder for our students of the true meaning of the season. I pray that this Advent season is one of reflection and prayer for your families as we prepare our hearts for Christ's birth. 

 

Only By His Grace,
Veronica Tucker

FROM THE PRESIDENT - TRADITION
The Advent wreath has been a long-standing tradition in the Catholic faith.  The wreath was adopted by Christians during the Middle Ages and attained a more f ormal status by the church in the early 1600s.  The vegetative parts of the wreath such as the evergreens, laurels, pine cones, nuts or seed pods cover many themes such as continuous life, victory over persecution and suffering, immortality of the soul, strength and healing, eternity of God, everlasting life found in Christ, life and resurrection.  
 
The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent.  The purple candles represent the prayer, penance and preparatory sacrifices and good works undertaken at this time.  The rose candle represents rejoicing.  The light of the candles represents the light of Christ.  Various prayers are said for each candle as the candles are traditionally lit prior to dinner.
 
The Advent wreath is a great way to bring the family together and prepare for the coming of Christ.          www.catholiceducation.org

In His Service,
Charles Llewellyn
Pre sident

MASS ETIQUETTE
We are thrilled when we have parents, grandparents and other special guests join us for Mass. We want to take this opportunity to review etiquette in the sanctuary. Whether in the main portion of the church or in the choir loft, we want to be sure all are setting the proper example for church behavior. Please no Starbucks drinks, other beverages, chewing gum, etc. in the choir loft. Please also refrain from excessive talking and flash photography. Some
visitors and students have been distracted by these behaviors. We spend a great deal of time in the classroom discussing proper behavior with our
 students. We are so proud of their conduct and reverence while at weekly Mass. We appreciate your help in these important lessons.

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday November 30th, at 9:00am
as we celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew, our namesake.

WHAT IS A PLENARY INDULGENCE?
Did you know that you would complete almost all of the requirements for a plenary indulgence by attending Mass at a church on its feast day? 

First, what is a plenary indulgence?  It is the removal of the punishment for your sins up until this time. When you go to Confession, your sins are forgiven but a plenary indulgence removes the punishment for those sins as well. To receive the plenary indulgence, you need to: a) go to Confession in the days before or after, b) receive Communion, c) pray for the intentions of the Pope and d) recite the Our Father and the Creed. 

If you come to Mass at Saint Andrew on his feast day (Wednesday, November 30th), you will complete all of the plenary indulgence requirements outside of Confession.  Plan to attend the school Mass at 9:00am or daily Mass at 8:00!
HOT CHOCOLATE SALE
The Saint Andrew NJHS will be hosting a Hot Chocolate Sale this Friday, December 2nd in the front of the school around 3:00pm. 
The cost will be:
  • Hot Chocolate- 75 cents
  • Hot Chocolate w/marshmallows- $1
  • Add a candy cane for 50 cents

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER SPEED STACKS
Did you miss out on ordering Speed Stacks the   
first time around? It's not too late!  We have opened online group ordering. 

Go to  http://www.speedstacks.com/store/go_usa/ . Group ordering saves on shipping and taxes, so don't forget to order under Saint Andrew Catholic School. Online orders will be taken through December 5 th and will be delivered before we leave for Christmas break. 

We can even keep your order a secret if you are planning on giving it as a gift for Christmas. Just order online and email Coach Jarvis  and let her know not to deliver to your student. 

Questions? Email Coach Jarvis

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Saint Andrew Food Pantry is in need of a few volunteers for holiday box distribution on December 17th from 9:30am - 12:30pm.  Volunteers will be helping clients carry boxes to their cars.  Volunteers must be 7th grade or older and must be accompanied by a parent for the 3 hour period.  Please email Carrie Gernhauser   if you can help out this year.  

HOLIDAY WEAR
Friday, December 16th and Monday, December 19th

On Friday, December 16th and Monday, December 19th students may wear Christmas  Holiday  Wear. Students will be in full uniform. They may wear Christmas accessories such as bows, headbands, hats, socks, jewelry, etc. No nail polish please.


Tuesday, December 20th (Half-Day)

Students may be out of uniform. Please wear "ugly" Christmas shirts/sweaters, your favorite sweater, or wear Christmas color shirts. Students may wear jeans or other pants - no leggings and no jeggings. Any shoes may be worn. Please follow guidelines in handbook. Administration has final decisions on appropriate attire. 

CHANGING INFORMATION IN PARENTS WEB
If you need to change any information in Parents Web (i.e. emergency contacts, pick up list, etc.), please follow these instructions:
 
1.     Login to Parents Web
2.     Click on Family Information
3.     Under the Family Information Tab, click (choose) the child's name
4.     Under the Online Filing Cabinet/Web Forms tab, click SAS Family         Information Form
5.     Click box with information that you would like to edit
6.     Once edit is completed, scroll down to bottom of the webform and         click save
7.     Click "back to main form" to change any additional information
8.     Repeat for all children in family.

ADVENT TREES

Every year, our school donates brand new items such as socks, hats, gloves, underwear and fleece blankets to Social Ministries which is now called Food Pantry Outreach.  They then give these items to families in need.  Many of the families will use the items as Christmas presents.

While you are out shopping over the Thanksgiving break please consider buying some of these items to donate to this great cause. They are in need of boys and girls items size 12 and under.   The Advent trees will be in the front foyer when you return from Thanksgiving break and we will collect items until December 13th. 

This Thanksgiving, let us be thankful for all the blessings in our lives and help us to be a blessing to others!

Thank you to the following Girl Scout troops for donating the trees!

Sock tree - Troop #3021 (6th grade) and Troop #3010 (1st grade )
Hat/Glove tree - Troop # 3011 (3rd grade)
Blanket tree -Troop# 3006 (4th grade) and Troop# 3020 (2nd grade)
Underwear tree -Troop# 3012 (8th grade) and Troop # 3025 (5th grade)


THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to everyone who shopped with us on Thursday, November 17th at Kendra Scott at University Park Village. It was a very successful Auction party and because of you, SAS will receive a check for $1100.

Also, we would like to thank Alison Coffey and Molly Taylor, SAS auction Kendra Scott chairs, for hosting this event.

NJHS TUTORING
Please click here to sign up your student for tutoring on Monday, December 5th.

*Your child may be picked up in Mrs. Reed's classroom until 4:00pm. Any students still in her room after 4:00pm will be walked down to the front of the school to be picked up. If your child is not picked up by 4:15pm, they will be taken to aftercare in the school's cafeteria.

AMAZON SMILES
Support us when you shop for holiday gifts. #StartWithaSmile at 
and Amazon donates to SAS. 
(We are listed as St Andrews Catholic School.)

SAVE THE DATE

WOMEN OF SAINT ANDREW

January 19th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall
SIP & PAINT NIGHT

Mark your calendar to come have a casual night with the ladies after the Holidays. Dinner, drinks and a great night will be had. Sign ups coming soon. Email womenofsaintandrew@gmail.com with any questions. 

SCHOOL PICTURES
You may order additional copies of your child's school pictures online, at glamourcraft.com. Our school code is SAC16.

If you are interested,  picture  retakes will be on Wednesday, December 14th. The original  pictures must be returned on that day if you want the  picture retaken.
 
If your child was not present on the original  picture day (Monday, October 24th), their school  picture will be taken on December 14th. Forms will be available in the office.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS!!!
WEEKLY ROSARY GROUP

Do you arrive at pick up early and sit in your car, killing time?  Come on into the school and join us for the rosary!  It will do your heart and soul good.  

We meet every Monday at 2:30pm in the Faculty Room.  No beads required, young kids and babies welcome!

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED
Saint Andrew Catholic School is recruiting substitute teachers for all grades. The compensation is very competitive and the opportunity to serve the students of Saint Andrew is priceless! Please email Angie King for more information. To access the application, click here.

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
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!
SAINT ANDREW PARISH NEWS


BREAKFAST SUNDAY

December 4 th  is Breakfast Sunday in the Parish Hall after the 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30 Masses.  Enjoy a FREE, deliciously prepared breakfast sponsored and served by your St. Andrew's Knights of Columbus. Take a few minutes to eat breakfast with your fellow parishioners.

FACEBOOK & TWITTER

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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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