March 6th - Ash Wednesday -
Prayer Service and Ashes at 2:00pm
March 6th - Lent begins
March 11th - 15th - Spring Break
March 20th - All school Mass with Bishop Olson - 8:15am in the Church
March 21st - Uniform Resale
2:00pm - 3:15pm
March 22nd - Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinner Night Out
March 22nd - Student Led Stations of the Cross for the Parish - 7:00pm
March 28th - Talent Show - 6:00pm
March 29th - Home & School Association Meeting - 8:00am in the Cafeteria
April 3rd - Home & School Soup and Sandwich Lunch -11:00am in the Parish Hall
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April 6th - Auction & Dinner
April 11th - Chicken Express Lunch/Dinner Out
April 11th - 4th grade Musical - 6:00pm
April 18th - Holy Thursday - Noon Dismissal
April 19th - Good Friday - No School
April 22nd - No School (if no snow day taken)
April 23rd - No School (if no snow day taken)
April 26th - Home & School Association Meeting - 8:00am in the Cafeteria
April 28th - Spirit Games @ Nolan Catholic High School - 11:00am
April 30th - Out of Uniform (If purchased at Auction)
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Over the past few weeks, the 8th grade class has been conducting research for an essay. By the time our students are in middle school, we expect them to understand and use the formal writing process. How do we accomplish that?
In the fall of 2017, we developed a new writing scope and sequence and aligned ourselves vertically across the campus from third grade through eighth grade. Teachers use the same academic vocabulary for the formal writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing. The year long plan for writing includes expectations and guidelines for faculty to follow which promotes continuity and consistency with instruction as students move through the grades.
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Students are learning to compose personal narratives, persuasive essays, and other expository essays. Additionally, they have opportunities for creative writing as well as formal research papers.
As the school year progresses, we collaborate and find ways to improve in order to better serve our students. This summer faculty have the opportunity to attend a two day conference focussed on writing instruction in elementary and middle school grades. We are excited and pleased with the progress our students are making and love empowering them to express themselves on paper.
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ASH WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE
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The school Ash Wednesday Prayer Service, led by our Student Council, will take place in the gym tomorrow at 2:00pm. Parents are invited to attend.
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MASS WITH THE BISHOP
Bishop Michael Olson will celebrate Mass with our students on Wednesday, March 20th at 8:15 am in the Church. All are invited to attend.
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LENTEN INFORMATION
- Lunch time will include periods of silence for reflection every Friday during Lent.
5K – 2
nd
Grades – 10 minutes
3
rd
– 4
th
Grades - 15 minutes
5
th
– 8
th
Grades - 20 minutes
- Teachers will have their classes pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday. This will be done in the courtyard, weather permitting.
- There will be $2.00 Denim Fridays during Lent. Students and staff will be allowed to wear jeans, spirit shirts and tennis shoes every Friday for $2, or one payment of $10. The money collected will go to Educate the Children Honduras. These children do not have easy access to education due to poverty and to their geographical region (jungles/rainforest).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
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Effective March 4, 2019, students can only be dismissed from the front office with individuals who are listed in FACTS/Renweb (designated pick-up). The office staff will not be allowed to release students to individuals based on a phone call or email; the individual must be listed in FACTS/Renweb. This is for the safety of all students. Please contact Mindy Dyer if you need help adding people to your Renweb account.
All visitors on campus will be required to show their driver's license upon arrival. No exceptions. This ensures that all visitors meet the requirements for interacting with students; it also helps us know who is on campus in the event of an emergency.
We ask that parents do not drop off students before 7:30 a.m. All children dropped off before 7:30 a.m. will be sent to the cafeteria for before school care. The safety and security of our students is always a priority.
Remember, no early dismissals from the front office after 2:45pm.
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WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS
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We are so proud of SAS 8th grade student Mo Conlin on qualifying for the state Geography Bee competition on March 29th. Good luck in the next round Mo!!
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FELLOWSHIP AND FUN WHILE
SUPPORTING SAS
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GIRL SCOUT TROOP 3021 NEEDS YOUR HELP
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The Project:
SAS 8th grade students
Gabriella Miranda, Isabella Jovanovic, Valerie Gutknecht, and Annabel Dikes, members of Girl Scout Troop 3021,
are working on earning their Silver Award this year which requires 50 hours of service to an organization. This is outside of their required hours for school.
The girls have adopted the Assessment Center at Catholic Charities of Fort Worth and have been diligently working on various projects for them. This center is the temporary home for children who are removed from unsafe situations and waiting for foster homes and also for refugee children who have been displaced from family.
These children have gone through so much and even though the care takers are wonderful, it can be a scary time for them.
The girls want to help make this transition easier for them. They have made craft kits for the kids to do during the holidays, wrote them welcome letters in both English and Spanish, and are now working on a book drive for the kids.
How Can You Help: The Girl Scouts would like to collect new or gently used books for children in grades Kindergarten to 6th. The books can be in both English and Spanish. Collection boxes will be placed in the Front Office area for your child to drop off their donations.
The Goal: They would like to collect 500 books by March 22nd.
These books will bring so many smiles to the faces of these children. This is a simple way to help make a difference in a child's life. Thank your for your donations.
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Spring is just around the corner! And so are the longer days. As the days get longer, the temptation to stay up later and enjoy the sunlight and wonderful weather increases. However, quality sleep is important to each child and helps make sure they are at their best for learning. Below is some information from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine about the benefits of sleep, as well as the suggested amount of sleep children should get each night.
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Your Children May Need More Sleep
Getting your children to bed early has more benefits than just a few hours of quiet time at night for you. New research explains how getting the right amount of sleep may help children fight obesity, avoid colds and other illnesses, and succeed in school. Please note the following facts about the importance of sleep for children.
1. Sleep promotes growth.
2. Sleeps helps the heart to be healthy.
3. Sleep affects weight.
4. Sleep helps fight germs.
5. Sleep reduces risk of injury.
6. Sleep increases children’s attention span.
7. Sleep boosts learning.
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Childhood Sleep Guidelines
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) provides some helpful guidelines regarding just how much sleep children need at different stages in their development. Keep in mind that these numbers reflect total sleep hours in a 24-hour period. So, if your child still naps, you'll need to take that into account when you add up his or her typical sleep hours.
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If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Bette Felder, RN and Michelle Russell, RN
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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING FOR 2ND - 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
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Does your 2nd - 6th grade student needs help with homework, studying or organization?
The National Junior Honor Society
Junior Ments
can help! Tutoring will take place
every Tuesday
in Mrs. Reed's classroom until
3:40pm.
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Thank you Kamari Buley for ordering King Cakes for every homeroom to enjoy in celebration of Mardi Gras. Our students loved this special treat.
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Thank you Ann Bjelland and Diane Wolff
for taking care of the faculty and staff on inservice days. There is always a delicious meal waiting for us. And the cafeteria is always so nicely decorated!!
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WE WOULD LIKE YOUR FEEDBACK
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Our SAS Home and School Parent Association would like your feedback regarding monthly meetings.
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Please follow us on
Facebook
(@SaintAndrewCatholicSchoolFortWorthtx)
and/or
for the latest news, events and photos of what is happening around campus.
Also, get the latest updates on what's happening with our 2019 Auction.
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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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Click here
to see what is being served in the cafeteria.
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All are welcome to come and pray the Rosary every Monday at 2:30pm in the faculty room.
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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 herEventse
to sign up.
Email Karen Schroder if you have any questions.
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NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
UPCOMING EVENTS
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NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI NEWS
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Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest
Earlier this semester, 35 Nolan Catholic choir students signed up to participate in the TPSMEA Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest. Each student prepared a solo of their choice. Their solos ranged from baroque arias to contemporary art songs and included pieces in Italian, English, Spanish, German, French and Latin. After weeks of hard work, the performed their memorized solos for a judge. The following SAS alums were recognized at the competition.
The following students earned an Excellent (II) rating...Karenna Bryan, Catarina Flores, Alicia Flores, Josh McKone, Irene Richmond
The following students earned a Superior (I) rating...Erin Provance, Eliana Romero, Gisela Valero
The following student earned a Superior (I) rating and will advance to State in April...Sam Ater
Texas State German Contest
Nolan Catholic students recently participated in the Texas State German Contest. The following SAS alums placed in their competition.
Maggie Stuckey and the dance team took 4th place in Folk Dancing. This was the first time for Nolan students to break into the top five in this category. They gave their best performance of the year and the judges were very impressed!
Evie Bermudez and Connor Avila took 8th place in the Traditional Gingerbread House.
Lindsey Hogentogler and team took 7th place in the Non-Traditional Gingerbread House.
Nolan Catholic students were among the 928 students competing from 58 schools!
Congratulations students on your wonderful accomplishments!
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PARTNER SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Please
click here
for the latest addition of Nolan Catholic High School's Partner School Newsletter.
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SAINT ANDREW PARISH NEWS
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LENTEN FISH FRY
On most Friday's during Lent join your fellow parishioners for food and fellowship as your Knights of Columbus hold their annual Famous Lenten Fish Fry. (Baked Tilapia will also be served.)
Fish Fry Dates:
March 8
March 22
March 29
April 12
Meals will be served in the Parish Hall from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EASTER HAMS
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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
The Parish has adoration every Monday from 8:30am until 4:30pm in the Chapel, except for Mondays when there is a Holy Day or a holiday.
Adoration and Benediction is on Thursdays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Chapel.
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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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Saint Andrew Catholic School | 817-924-8917 | [email protected] | www.standrewsch.org
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