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News for the Parents of Saint Andrew Catholic School
February 7, 2017 
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
 
I am excited to share with you some remarkable academic accomplishments of our current students and alumni. This past weekend, Mrs. Watts and Mr. Schwalbe took our Math Team to the Math Counts Competition at Tarrant County College.  Our team did well and Oliver Cristobal placed 13th individually.  These students meet weekly to collaborate on challenging math problems under the mentor ship of their teachers. Thank you for representing our school so well, Mathletes! 

Also, our Wildcat alums are excelling at Nolan Catholic. This past semester, 82% of our students at Nolan Catholic earned academic honors. Our students often return to share with us how well-prepared they feel at Nolan Catholic or whichever high school they attend. This is evident in their academic performance. We couldn't be prouder of our Wildcat Vikings! 
 
Only by His Grace,
Veronica Tucker



COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
This spring, we will elect  3 new members  to the Saint Andrew Catholic School Advisory Council, one representative from the Parish and two representatives from the school. Please review the   Requirements for School Nominees  and prayerfully consider what talents and perspectives you can share as a member of the Advisory Council.

If you are interested in sharing your time and talents with our school, please complete the  Advisory Council Nomination Questionnaire. If you would like more information about the responsibilities of an advisory council member, please email Barbara Clark or  Kiesha Shelton-Harvey.

Please read this short testimonial from current Advisory Council member Kiesha Shelton-Harvey.

MIDDLE SCHOOL RALLY
Please come and join other middle school students from around the Diocese for a full day of fun, fellowship and prayer. There will be Mass, adoration,  music, sports, games and other great activities. Click here for a schedule of events.

Middle School Rally
Saturday, February 25
Nolan Catholic High School
10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: $30

If you are interested in attending please send in the registration form to the church office by Sunday, February 12th.  Parent chaperones/drivers are also needed. Please email Kathy Lawson if you have any questions.

REGISTRATION FOR 2017 - 2018
Reenrollment/Open Enrollment for New Students has begun! 

If you are enrolling a sibling as a new student, you will need to complete a new student application by accessing your account  HERE .

If you are not enrolling at SAS for next year, please access your reenrollment packet and click WILL NOT ENROLL.

All required documents are due by April 1, 2017 but please complete the online portions as soon as possible. 

The registration fee of $300.00 (check or cash) per student must be submitted by Friday, February 10, 2017. All reenrollment/applications submitted after February 10, 2017 will incur a registration fee of $350.00 per student. If you have more than one student enrolling, you may pay one registration fee per month at the rate of the first payment. The registration fee is non-refundable.   

If your family is applying for financial aid (tuition assistance) you need to apply with FACTS Grant and Aid. All information needs to be to FACTS by March 1st, for the best results. Financial aid applications will be accepted after March 1st; however those will not be reviewed until late June.

All new students (K-8) will need to schedule placement testing. The cost of this testing is $105. However, if the new student is currently enrolled in the SAS preschool program, the testing fee is waived. 
  

Please email Mindy Dyer if you have any questions.

ST. VALENTINE'S DAY GRAMS
The National Junior Honor Society will be selling St. Valentine's Day grams before 
and after sc hool (in front of the school) through Thursday, February 9th. Your child will receive your sweet message and a treat on St. Valentine's Day!
   Candy Gram - 50 cents
   Small Gift Gram - $1.00
                                  Stuffed Animal Gram - $2.00

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 until   3:45pm* . Please click here  t o sign up your student for tutoring on  Monday, February 13th.

*Your child may be picked up in Mrs. Reed's classroom until 3:45pm. Any students still in her room after 3:45pm will be walked down to the front of the school to be picked up. If your child is not picked up by 4:00pm, they will be taken to aftercare in the school's cafeteria. 

AUCTION SPONSORSHIPS
Thank you Joyner Plumbing for your $2500 Panther Island Sponsorship.
PRE-AUCTION BOTOX PARTY
Mark your calendars now for a Pre-Auction Botox Party on Wednesday,  February 15 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the office of Dr. Jesse E. Smith, M.D. -  923 Pennsylvania Avenue, 76104. For more information please read Dr. Smith's Biography and testimonials from clients about the procedure.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Thank you to everyone who attended our Cousin's Bar-B-Q Lunch/Dinner Out. Saint Andrew will receive a check for $980.66!

Please join us at our next Lunch/Dinner Out at Rosa's Cafe on Wednesday, February 22.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS!
The Knight of Columbus council would like to thank all of the parents and their children who participated in the Council and District Free Throw Challenge on January 28th.  

Congratulations to our SAS winners who won both Council and District Level:
9 year old  - Carly Reed and Logan Bettinger    
10 year old - James Reed
14 year old - David Gracia
                                
The winners move on to the Diocesan level Free Throw Challenge which will take place on Feb 11th at at Nolan Catholic High School. Good luck!!!!

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL  NEWS
Please go to  Nolan Catholic's website for more information.

SAINT ANDREW PARISH NEWS
HEALING HEARTS MINISTRY - PEER GROUP GATHERING

We are seeking to build a support group for parents who have lost a child due to stillbirth, miscarriage or abortion. If you would be interested in helping start or be a part of this group, please join us Thursday, February 16 at 6:30pm. Call the pastoral center for more information or email [email protected].
 
 
"JAPAN, JESUS, AND JESUITS:
APPROACHING MARTIN SCORSESE'S 'SILENCE'"

Join Dr. Darren Middleton, co-editor and contributor of Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo's Classic Novel, as he shares his insights and expertise on the novel and Scorsese's latest film.Thursday, Feb 23rd 7pm, upstairs parish hall. Contact Sylvia Artiles for more detail at  817-927-5383 or [email protected]
 
 
SANCTUS RETREAT

Isn't it time to take just one day to make your faith life a priority? Sign up for the March 11 Sanctus Retreat and receive from God an experience of peace and joy and the love of the Lord. A Sanctus Retreat is a one day, small group retreat to spend time with Christ and other parishioners. It's FREE and meals are provided. Space is limited to the first 35. Call the Parish Office, 817-927-5383 or email  [email protected]  
 

Destination Science Summer Camp


Enrollment for Destination Science Summer Camp 2017 is now open!
 ( They are using Saint Andrew Catholic Church facilities. So the more kids they have, the more they donate to the Church.)
 
Hey kids! Design & create your own forts & contraptions, make a space movie, motorize and construct a roller coaster, build a Bot-Team, launch a rocket & see in virtual reality.  Take home over 20 science gizmos & gadgets from four new STEM focused camps. 
  • Robotic Mystery Camp--Build a robot & see in 3D with Virtual Reality!
  • Crazy Contraption & Demolition Camp--Build, demolish, rebuild contraptions forts & space pod!
  • Coaster Science & Mad Chemistry Camp--Construct your own ride & mix up molecules!
  • Journey into Space & Movie Making Camp--Build a Mars Rover & be a Star director!
Enroll by February 15 and receive $70/week savings.  Be sure to tell a friend or two.   For Ages 5-11.  Click here for dates & times.

If you have questions about the registration process, call 1-888-909-2822 or email  [email protected].

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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