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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 26

Mass 
9:00am (Fenoglio)

Kindergarten Parent Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm


Thursday, August 27

Volleyball Coaches Meeting

Play Like a Champion Parent Meeting
6:00pm 
SAS Gym

2nd Grade Curriculum Night
5:00pm


Friday, August 28

S pirit Day

Home & School Meeting
8:00 am

Marble Slab Day

Rosary
2:00pm

Coke Sale (Klutz)


Saturday, August 29

Play Like a Champion Coaches Training
9:00am - 12:00pm
SAS Gym

Sock Hop
7th/8th Grades
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cafeteria


Monday, August 31

7th/8th Grade Curriculum Night
5:00pm
Homeroom

4th Grade Curriculum Night
6:30pm
Library


Wed., September 2

Mass (Baker)

3rd Grade Curriculum Night
6:00pm 
Library


Thursday, September 3

Band Begins

5th/6th Grade Curriculum Night
6:00pm
Homerooms

History Fair Parent Meeting
(Immediately following the 6:00pm 5th/6th grade meeting)


Friday, September 4

Coke Sale (Stavens)

Spirit Day


Monday, September 7

No School 
Labor Day Holiday 




Quick Links
Altar Server Schedule (Sept. & Oct.)
August 25, 2015

Welcome to this week's edition of the Wildcat Weekly, the Saint Andrew Catholic School weekly newsletter. We are happy to have the opportunity to share with you important dates, upcoming events, parish news and special announcements. If you would like to submit something to appear in the Tuesday school newsletter, please email Lisa Harrington.

 Curriculum Nights

Here is a list of dates, times & locations for the various Curriculum Nights:

Preschool 3
Thursday, September 10th  
6:00pm
Preschool 3 Classroom

Preschool 4 
Wednesday, September 9th
5:00pm 
Library

Kindergarten 
Wednesday, August 26th
6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Kindergarten Building

1st Grade 
Tuesday, September 8th 
6 :00pm
Library

2nd Grade
Thursday, August 27th 
5:00pm 
Library

3rd Grade 
Wednesday, September 2nd 
6:00pm
Library

4th Grade 
Monday, August 31st 
6:30pm
Library

5th/6th Grades
Thursday, September 3rd 
6:00pm
Homerooms

7th/8th Grades 
Monday, August 31st 
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Homerooms
(P arents, please bring a copy of your student's schedule to follow for the evening.)

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rose Hall, our wonderful Development Director! She was recently chosen to be inducted into the Nolan Catholic High School Hall of Fame, in recognition or her hard work on behalf of Catholic education.
Spirit Shop

The Spirit Shop will be open on Friday, August 28th from 7:30am - 9:00am, and from 2:00pm - dismissal. 

Facebook and Twitter

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Play Like a Champion

 

If you are planning on coaching one of our sports teams this year, Playing Like a Champion Coaches Training is required. If you took the training last year, you will not have to take it this year.  It is required every 3 years. The training will be held this Saturday, August 29th, from 9:00am - 12:00pm in the SAS Gym. 

 

Safe Environment

The next available Keeping Children Safe Class being offered at Saint Andrew Catholic School will be held on September 23rd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. This is an initial training for those of you who have never taken a live session. Please email Lisa Harrington to sign up for this session. Remember, if you plan on volunteering or visiting our campus you must have this class.

The Keeping Children Safe training is good for 3 years. If you have already taken the training, Lisa Harrington, Safe Environment Coordinator, will notify you within the next few weeks if you are in need of a renewal session.  

Classes being held throughout the entire diocese are listed on the Diocesan website.

Annual Fund

This week, all SAS Parents should receive their Annual Fund packets in the mail. If your packet is not received by next week, extra packets can be picked up in the school office.  

PLEASE consider INCREASING your Annual Fund this year. There are a number of foundations that will double the full amount of your gift.  For example, if you increase your pledge from $250 to $300, they will double the full $300. That is huge for SAS.  

Also, for all of our NEW parents and grandparents, if you give ANY amount as a new gift your donation will also be doubled the full amount.  

Remember last year we had 85% of our SAS parents give to the Annual Fund.  With your cooperation, we know we can make 100%! God bless you all.

For more information, email Rose Hall, SAS Development Director or call her at 817-292-4355.

Prayer Partners

Have you ever visited the school lunchroom or looked around at dismissal and thought, "I don't know how these teachers do it!" They are a true Godsend and praying for them is one of the simplest ways to fortify them in their work. Sign up to be a parent-teacher prayer partner and they will also be praying for you! 

Many more prayer enthusiasts are needed for this special ministry and parents (moms and dads), grandparents and friends are strongly encouraged to volunteer. Who doesn't need a few extra prayers? Plus it only takes a minute of your day. 

We will partner you with a member of the school team, provide a prayer card as a visual reminder and send occasional tips for new ways to pray and deepen your faith. If you are called to volunteer, please email Deb Boehmler.

7th and 8th Grade Sock Hop
The Student Council will be hosting a Sock Hock for 7th & 8th grades on Saturday, August 29th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the cafeteria.

Refreshments will be served. The attire is casual dress.  Admission is only $2.00 and 2 cans of food for Social  Ministries.

Socks only on the gym floor - no shoes or bare feet!

Marble Slab Creamery Day
North Texas Giving Day
Saint Andrew Catholic School will participate in the Annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, September 17th. North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event for people in North Texas to come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in the 16 county region around DFW. The Community Foundation will multiply any donation to Saint Andrew Catholic School on that day. You can  give online  from 6:00am - Midnight.

Box Tops & Campbell Soup Labels

Please  continue to send box tops and Campbell soup labels to the office. 

By participating in the Boxtops for Education program, SAS receives $.15 per box top. Box tops can be found on cereal, frozen foods, snack items, baking products and many more items. Last year we earned $2700 because of your support. 

The Labels for Education enables us to earn points that can be redeemed for ArtsAthletics, and Academics merchandise.

Frequent Buyer Program 
Albertson's has discontinued it's Frequent Buyer Program. Thank you all for your support throughout the years! Please continue to use you Kroger and Tom Thumb cards. Information on the programs is available in the office.
Uniforms
Please read the  attached document  for information regarding uniforms. You may also visit the Parker Uniform website or read our Parent/Student Handbook posted on our website.

Spiritual Life
The Spiritual Life Committee, which is part of the Home and School Association, helps to nourish a spiritual bond between the students, parents, teachers, staff and administration at Saint Andrew Catholic School by moving in a positive direction through Christ. The goal is to show Christ like qualities through prayer, weekly & monthly rosaries, and community support. There are several ways to get involved with Spiritual Life.

Please click here to read more information about the Spiritual Life Committee.

If you would like to volunteer or just need a little more information, please email Deb Boehmler 

Check it Out
Please enjoy this video of pictures taken during our first week of school. 
Saint Andrew Parish Events
Parish Youth Music Ministry

Please click here for information regarding registration dates and times for the Parish youth choirs. 
Sacraments of Reconciliation & Eucharist

I f you are a registered parishioner of Saint Andrew Parish and your child is in second grade or above and ready to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist the deadline to register for the fall cycle is September 4, 2015.  The completed registration, including an original Baptismal certificate, must be received in the parish office by that date.  The certificate is required even if your child was baptized at Saint Andrew.  Please check the schedule in the packet you received or on the parish website to be sure you and your child can attend all required dates.  If you have questions you may contact Kathy Lawson in the Pastoral Center.

Around the Campus
New Gym Floor
Yearbook Team Building

Morning Helpers
Preschool playtime
Preschool Playtime
Preschool playtime
Stretch 'n Grow with Preschool
Courtesy Patrol
 "Mary's life shows that God accomplishes great deeds through those who are the most humble."      Pope Francis
 
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