May 1st - May Crowning - 1:30pm in the Church
May 2nd - Uniform Resale - 2:00pm - 3:30pm- Gym
May 3rd- Uniform Resale - 7:30am - 8:30am - Gym
May 3rd - Home & School Association Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
May 3rd - Popsicles on the Playground - 3:30pm
May 3rd - Kendra Scott Auction Party - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 4th - Cheer Tryouts - 10:00am
May 6th - Lunch/Dinner Out - Doc B's in Clearfork
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May 9th - Band Concert - 6:00pm
May 10th - Awards Presentation - 8:15am - Gym
May
16th - Art & Ignite Show - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
May 17th - School-wide Rosary- 2:00pm
May 23rd - Step-Up Day
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
May 28th - 8th grade Parent/Teacher Luncheon - 1:00pm
May 29th - Field Day - Early Dismissal
May 29th - 8th Grade Graduation Mass 6:00pm
May 30th - Last Day of School - 11:00am Dismissal
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Dear Saint Andrew Family,
During the month of May our students will be honoring Our Lady at every school Mass by presenting her with flowers. The faculty and staff will be in charge of tomorrow’s 8:15 a.m. liturgy and students in grades 6 to 8 will be presenting the flowers. Please join us. You are then welcome to return at 1:30 p.m. for our annual May Crowning, also in the church. This special day marks the “beginning of the end” for our 8th grade students. Traditionally, on this day students take their 8th grade graduation picture with their gowns in the morning and then do a “living rosary” at the May Crowning in the afternoon. It is going to be special and I am excited to be a part of it.
On Friday, May 3rd, we will host a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast in the Parish Hall from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
We, the Saint Andrew Church and School community, are very grateful for your service. Don’t forget to check the Wildcat Weekly for important events to include “Teacher of the Day” and “Popsicles on the Playground.”
I am on my way home from my hometown of El Paso, TX where I went to pay my final respects to my beautiful Godmother and Aunt, Guadalupe Cruz. She was very special to me.
Thank you and may God bless you and your beautiful families.
Love and Prayers,
Mrs. Macias
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An important piece of our instructional plan at Saint Andrew Catholic School is on-going assessment. Throughout the school year, we administer assessments to students to ensure learning, identify gaps, and confirm mastery of objectives; assessment data also helps us make instructional decisions to better meet the needs of your students.
Assessments on our campus take form in a variety of ways. Teachers check for understanding during classroom discussions and when reading written responses. Students have an opportunity to share their knowledge in collaborative groups or by creating a project. You might find a Venn diagram on an anchor chart in a classroom that is covered in post-it notes that contain student responses. Certainly our students also participate in formal assessments on a regular basis.
On-going assessment is an important part of our student-centered campus. As the school year begins to come to a close, teachers are preparing end of year summative assessments. Many of these are not administered for a grade; more importantly, the data is used to identify strengths and weaknesses while allowing us to reflect on our instructional practices and curriculum, ensuring every child is successful, challenged, and supported throughout the learning process.
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CATHOLIC TUITION RATE
PARISH CERTIFICATION
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It has come to our attention that an email sent out by our business office went in to some families spam folders. If you qualify for the Catholic Tuition Rate and have not turned in a Parish Certification Form to receive the Catholic Tuition Rate for the 2019-2020 school year, please do so now.
Please fill out form #2
if you are members of another parish, have the Priest or Parish Business Manager sign the form and return to Beverly Watkins.
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Scanning of cards will stop at 3:25pm for both the Walk Up Line and the Car Line. If you arrive after 3:25pm, please park your car and pick up your child in the main office. Thanks for your cooperation!
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Thank you Mindy Battenfield and Alison Coffey for hosting this fun Auction event. No sign up required. Just come out and shop for graduation, birthday, and Mother's
Day gifts.
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Support SAS Baseball/Softball!
Click here to download registration form.
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LUNCH/DINNER OUT
DOC B'S IN CLEARFORK
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Our final Lunch/Dinner Out of this school year.
Meet us at Doc B's in Clearfork!
MONDAY, MAY 6TH
Clearfork location only
Doc B's will donate 20% of your food purchase back to SAS.
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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING FOR 2ND - 6TH GRADE STUDENTS
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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Our Saint Andrew Catholic School Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser called Pennies For Patients this Friday, May 3rd. Pennies For Patients is part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help patients with cancer. You can have a jeans (spirit shirt and tennis shoes) day on Friday for $2 to help support this wonderful cause. You are welcomed to donate more if you would like. Together we can conquer cancer, so join the squad.
Thanks for your support,
Student Council
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SAS COLLECTING TOILETRIES FOR IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING IN EL PASO
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The Saint Andrew Catholic School National Junior Honor Society is collecting toiletries for the immigrant men, women and children coming to El Paso. They are being housed in tents in different parts of the city because the churches have run out of space. Before they are released they are given a “care package” to get them from point A to point B. Many travel long distances to get to family members in different parts of the US. This care package can help them with personal hygiene while they are being placed.
Each grade level is being asked to bring in the following items in a travel size between May 2
nd
through May 9
th
. There will be a box placed in one homeroom from each grade.
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3K, 4K, & 5K
Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Mouthwash
(adult and children, in travel size)
1
st
, 2
nd
, & 3
rd
Diapers (all sizes)/Baby Wipes
4
th
, 5
th
& 6
th
Shampoo (adult and baby)/Body Wash/Body Soap
7
th
& 8
th
Deodorant/Lotion (adult and baby)
*ALL grades are encouraged to write prayer cards or notes
Thank you for your help in making the travel for these families easier.
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BUY YOUR COMMUNITY COOKBOOK NOW
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Get your cookbook in time for
Mother's Day.
Sale Price : 1/$15 or 2/$20
Cookbooks will be sent home with your child on the Friday before Mother’s Day
Each cookbook will have a bow on it, ready to gift to mom (or grandma) for Mother’s Day. Email Jennifer
Cookbooks will also be sold at the Knights of Columbus breakfast on Sunday 4/29 and after Sunday Masses on May 5th. (8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm)
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Greetings Saint Andrew Community,
Thank you to the Food Service Committee and the entire community for providing ECI the opportunity to hear your concerns. Last week was our first week of the new service developed by ECI and the committee. Over the next month and going into next year, we will continue to advance the program. We are committed to growing the program to serve the needs of all families, and staff of the school.
Please
click here for some of the Frequently Asked Questions.
Regards,
Frank Ricupati
President, ECI Management Group
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To successfully run this ministry many adult and teen volunteers are needed.
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Every year, the Texas Library Association reveals a list of 20 books for Texas students third-sixth grade to vote as their favorite. Students must read at least 5 to be eligible to vote. The Bluebonnet Award is the only award given by student votes only. This year,
Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero
won the vote from Texas Students. I challenged our students to read 10 or all 20 books. 10 are picture books and the other 10 are chapter books. If a student read 10 books, they receive a popsicle or ice cream. If they read all 20, they receive lunch from Jason's Deli and a popsicle or ice cream.
Tuesday, April 30 the students get to celebrate in the courtyard.
I am so proud of all our students! Congratulations on a job well done!
Ms. Julie Alvarez, Librarian
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The following students read 20 Bluebonnet books
Caroline Brunner
Emma Perez
Reagan Bauchman-Lopez
Juliana Papini
Patrick Sutterfield
Jack Vieth
Matthew Rodriguez
William Riano
Keilan McVey
Leaf Cox
Wade Wiggs
Jannette Ramirez
Elise Collard
Matthew Hernandez
Samuel Jones
Brooks Battenfield
Joseph DePetris
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The following students read 10 Bluebonnet books
Alex Barriga
Sofia Ultreras
Eleanor White
Nayeli Hufnagle
Dylan Luong
Harrison Schultz
Dylan Hargrave
Leaf Cox
Silas Brittain
Stella Mae Stavens
Sean Riney
Logan Bettinger
Ava Austin
Evan Valadez
Ava Swaim
Jacob Thomas
Makayla Gomez
Spencer Williams
Matthew Zarate
Liam Harding
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Spring is here! That means the end of the school year is just around the corner. With that in mind there are some “housekeeping” items that we wanted to remind you of:
1. Medication stored in the clinic MUST be picked up by a parent or guardian on or before the last day of school. Medication not picked up by May 30, 2019 will be taken to a pharmacy for proper and safe disposal.
2. To keep medication in the school clinic for the 2019/20 school year, whether prescription or over-the-counter, a diocesan medication permit MUST be on file in the clinic. Medication permits must be signed by your child’s physician and one parent. Without this permit, medication cannot be stored in nor administered through the clinic. All medication must be in the original packaging, and have the prescription label attached.
3. If your child has food or environmental allergies with risk of anaphylaxis, a Food Allergy Action Plan, medication permit, AND epinephrine (EpiPen, etc.) MUST be on campus prior to your child starting school and in order for your child to remain in school.
4. Medication permits and Food Allergy Action Plans can be obtained from the school and must be filled out completely. These forms are also available on the school website. There are 2 pages to the Food Allergy Action plan. Please complete both. A student photo in the top right corner of page one is required
5. Any time your child receives any immunizations, please provide a copy of the immunization record to the school nurse. All incoming 7th grade students are required to have a Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) booster within the last 5 years, as well as one Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine. All incoming Kindergarten students will need completed Tdap, MMR, and Varicella. Please provide a copy of the record to the school prior to the first day of school in August.
6. If your 5th-8th grade student will play a sport, or 4th grade student will play football in the upcoming school year, a physical is required. Physicals must be done on or after June 1, 2019. Physicals done prior to this date cannot be accepted.
Thank you for allowing us to care for your students this year.
Michelle Russell, RN and Bette Felder, RN
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STAY HYDRATED AND
HELP THE ENVIRONMENT
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DID YOU KNOW?
SAS students are allowed and encouraged to bring refillable water bottles to school!
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NEW SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING REQUIRED FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
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Safe Environment Training is required for all adults who volunteer at a school or parish. This training offers instruction in self-protection and the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
All School volunteers, even if current in their Safe Environment certification, must attend one of the new Virtus Protecting God’s Children for Adults live sessions by August 2019. Online renewal is now longer available.
If you plan on volunteering next school year for field trips, class parties, Fall Festival, etc. and have never taken the Safe Environment training or need to renew, please sign up for one of the LIVE sessions being offered throughout the Diocese.
REQUIRED STEPS
- Volunteers must complete a Diocesan Adult Volunteer Application and submit it Lisa Harrington, SAS Safe Environment Coordinator.
- All applicants 18 years old or older must complete the Authorization for Release of Information for processing a Criminal Background Check and return it to Lisa Harrington.
- All volunteers must review and sign the Adult Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards.
- All adult staff and volunteers must register and attend a Safe Environment Awareness Session PRIOR to working or volunteering.
For a list of LIVE sessions, to set up a Virtus online profile and to begin registration for one of the new sessions please
click here.
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The month of May is a special time for Catholics to honor our Blessed Mother Mary. At SAS we
would like to honor Mary at Mass throughout the entire month of May, not just at the 8th grade May crowning. Different grade levels will bring flowers each week on Wednesdays and preschool on Thursdays.
Wednesday Flowers for Mary
:
May 1 6th - 8
th
grades
May 8 4th - 5
th
grades
May 15 2nd - 3
rd
grades
May 22 5K - 1
st
grades
May 29 Faculty and Staff
Thursday Flowers for Mary
:
May 2 3K students
May 9 4K students
Two students from each class will process with their flowers at the beginning of Mass and place their flowers at Mary’s feet (in vases).
Please join us for the annual 8th grade May Crowning and Living Rosary on Wednesday, May 1st at 1:30pm in the Church.
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LAST UNIFORM RESALE OF THE YEAR
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The SAS Uniform Resale is a great opportunity to save money on gently used school uniforms. Come on out and stock up for next year.
The resale shop is always looking for inventory. Do you want to help out other school families? Clean out your closets over the break and drop off your clean and used uniforms in the office!
Uniform Resale Dates:
May 2nd 2:00pm - 3:30pm
May 3rd 7:30am - 8:30am
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COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
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This spring, we will elect 3 new members to the Saint Andrew Catholic School Advisory Council. Please review information regarding eligibility and expectations 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 submit your answers to the questions on the information sheet. If you would like more information or have questions, please contact
Mindy Battenfield
or
Keri Steele
.
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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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ROBOTICS
Nolan Catholic High School will be holding a Robotics Summer Camp for 5th through 8th graders. It will be at Nola June 3-7 from 9:00 am - noon.
Be looking for more information over the next few weeks!
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SAINT ANDREW PARISH NEWS
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The Church is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper. Interested applicants should go to the website www.standrewcc.org for a complete job description and employment application. A resume and complete application should be sent to Joseph Hicks at [email protected].
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
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LONE STAR STEUBENVILLE
Rising 9
th
graders and up!
IMPACT SERVICE WEEK & MISSION TRIP! Rising 7
th
, 8
th
& 9
th
Graders! June 17-21, 2019! IMPACT is hosted by Ablaze Ministries, an organization dedicated to rethinking youth ministry and engage young people in lives of prayer and discipleship. We are so excited for the opportunity to grow in relationship with the Lord alongside you and your teens this summer. If you have any questions about IMPACT please do not hesitate to
contact Michelle Stavens.
SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4aa5ad2fa02-impact
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Upcoming Liturgical Ministry Trainings
Spring/Summer 2019
ALTAR SERVER TRAININGS
Monday, May 6
6:30-7:30p.m. – RSVP* required
Crucifer Training- only for seasoned altar servers
In the Church
Grades 6 and higher
(must be able to carry the Processional Cross and lift it on to the stand)
Tuesday, June 11
6:00-8:00p.m. – RSVP* required
New Youth Altar Server Training
Candlebearer only
In the Church
Altar servers (candle bearers) must be registered parishioners, have received age appropriate sacraments, attending Sunday mass regularly and be in the 4th grade or older. A parent is required to attend the first 30 minutes of the training for paperwork/ information.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Training – Church
choose one date – RSVP* required
Tuesday, April 23 6:30-8:30p.m.
Monday, April 29 6:30-8:30p.m.
Saturday, May 4 9-11a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion must be in high school or older, have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation) , attend Sunday Mass regularly, be a registered parishioner and if married, have celebrated a Catholic marriage in the Church.
New Reader Ministry Training
- choose one series/both dates required
RSVP required so we have adequate training materials and trainers available
Series I Church
Monday, May 13 Training Session 6:30-9p.m.
& Monday, May 20 Final Evaluation 6:30-7:30p.m.
OR
Series II Church
Tuesday, June 18 Training Session 6:30-9p.m.
& Tuesday, June 25 Final Evaluation 6:30-7:30p.m.
Reader Ministry: Those in this ministry must be in 6
th
grade or older, attend Sunday Mass regularly, have received the sacraments of Baptism and First Communion, be a registered parishioner and if married, have celebrated a Catholic marriage in the Church.
Note: Those adults interested in any volunteer ministry in our Diocese should be current on the Diocesan required “Virtus/Called to Protect” certification/paperwork before they can be scheduled to serve.
- Please RSVP for the ministry trainings and receive required Diocesan training/paperwork information by emailing the Liturgy Volunteer Coordinator: Pat Fulkerson at [email protected]
- Pat Fulkerson or Theresa Gaitan [email protected] will be able to assist you with paperwork and status of your diocesan safe environment training.
- Other questions: contact Dr. Christina Alves, Director of Liturgy and Music at [email protected]at the church office.
Upcoming Ministry Fair!
Pentecost Sunday, June 9 in the new foyer after all Masses. More trainings & info will be available that day. See all the liturgical ministry opportunities available to you! Where is God leading you to serve?
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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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