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News for the Parents of Saint Andrew Catholic School
November 14, 2017 
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,

Next week, we celebrate Thanksgiving. The word, "thanksgiving", according to dictionary.com, means
"the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God".

Christians of all denominations praise God and give thanks.  For Catholics, this thanksgiving to God is at the heart of the most important thing we do. This happens in the Eucharist. It is no mistake that "eucharist" translates to "the giving of thanks". As Americans, we remember that first meal shared between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans at Plymouth Rock after the arrival of the Mayflower almost 400 years ago. As Catholics, we remember that final meal shared between Jesus and his Apostles in the Upper Room before He was handed over to be crucified over 2,000 years ago. For both of these meals, we remain eternally grateful. 

Only By His Grace,
Veronica Tucker

WE'VE GOT THAT NOLAN SPIRIT!!!
We are so proud of the Nolan Catholic Football Team!  Show your Viking spirit and
"bleed blue" at SAS this Friday, November 17th. Wear your favorite Nolan Catholic t-shirt with jeans and your favorite tennis shoes. 

Of course, you may wear your SAS spirit shirt  with jeans and your favorite tennis shoes!

LET'S GO VIKINGS!!!

KENDRA SCOTT  AUCTION PARTY

This year our Kendra Scott Auction Party will be at their brand new location only:

 The Shops at Clearfork 
 (Near the new Neiman Marcus)
5217 Marathon Avenue, FW  76109

 Come shop and then go out with your friends and try some of the 
great  new  restaurants in the area.

Can't make it to the party! You can pre-order the items you want and SAS will get credit. Click here for the pre-order form.



 
ADVENT TREES
Every year at Christmas time Advent trees are placed in the front hallway of our school and students fill the branches with items for families in need.  This year the items we donate will go to serve several programs at Catholic Charities Fort Worth, specifically the children and families involved with the Gabriel Project. The Gabriel Project is a ministry that reaches out to women currently going through and also after a crisis pregnancy. 

The holiday season is an amazing time of year, one for joy & reflection, but without the support of family & friends and without the ability to meet basic necessities, it can also be a really t ough tim e for many people throughout the Diocese and across the country. Through donation drives like ours, Catholic Charities is able to help more of those in need and provide a joyous holiday season that otherwise would not happen.

Items we are collecting include:

Tree #1 - Toys & stuffed animals
    (Balls,Trucks,Dolls,Small Stuffed animals)
     One piece, no assembly, no batteries)

Tree #2 -Bottles, Bibs, burp cloths

Tree #3 - kids clothes ( up to 12yrs)

Tree #4 - Socks and underwear

While you are out shopping over the Thanksgiving break please consider buying some of these items to donate to this great cause.  The Advent trees will be in the front foyer when you return from Thanksgiving break and we will collect items until Friday, December 8th.

We will also collect gently used coats, both children and adult sizes.

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 of 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.  


NJHS TUTORING
Please click here to sign up for tutoring on 
Tuesday, November 28th.


MISSING SOMETHING?

Parents, you may want to check with your child to see if they are missing part of their school uniform, PE uniform, or a lunch box.  We have lots of items that have been turned in to our Lost & Found, now located in the white cabinets in the hallway near the nurse's office.  Please stop by, or have your child stop by, if your child has lost something. These items will be donated or discarded on Friday Nov. 17th, at noon. 

Please remember to put names on lunch boxes and uniform items!

HOMEWORK SURVEY FOLLOW UP
As you may remember from the results of the homework survey sent previously this year, it was determined that the average homework load in your student's grade was above what we are aiming for as a school. Since that last survey, the entire faculty has discussed these results. Additionally, administration has met with each grade level individually. My hope is that you have seen some changes. This survey is being distributed so that we can see what improvements have been made and if further adjustments are necessary. If you have specific concerns, please share in the comment box.





THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Mama's Pizza Lunch/Dinner
out  on October 18th.  SAS received a check for  $678!
NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Come and See Nolan Catholic High School!  

Open House is on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from Noon to 3pm.  Bring your family and join us to explore the Nolan Catholic Difference while experiencing our Catholic community spirit, visiting with our administrators, faculty and students during campus tours.  Learn about our fine arts, athletic programs and extra-curricular clubs. Questions?  Please contact Lisa Griffith at [email protected] or 817.395.0436.
 
Nolan Catholic is now accepting application for the 2018-2019 school year.   

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

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Due to school and community event conflicts, we have decided to move Friday Night Lights until December 15, 2017! 

Here is the NEW sign up link:  
 
We will see what kind of response we get as we know the advent season is filled with several family gatherings etc.  If we get a healthy response, we will stick with December 15, if we do not, we will move it to January.
 
Thank you for your understanding and patience!  It is very important that we follow the Holy Spirit's direction in these events.  God has amazing plans for your children and we must listen to where He is leading us and meet your children where they are today.

SAINT ANDREW PARISH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS



NEW THIS YEAR:   The Knights of Columbus are selling 7-8 lb. turkey breasts  for Thanksgiving.  The turkey breasts are bone-in and smoked.  This is the body of the turkey, minus the wings, legs, and thighs.  Both the hams and the turkey breasts are $40, each and will be distributed on Sunday, November 19.

Please click here to print out an order form.

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!!

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 
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!

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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