April 25th - Cheer Parent Meeting
April 26th - Home & School Association Meeting - 8:00am in the Cafeteria
April 28th - Breen Foundation Cookout - Nolan Catholic High School - 11:00am
April 30th - Out of Uniform (If purchased at Auction)
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
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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
May 10th - Awards Presentation - 8:15am - Gym
May
16th - Art & Ignite Show 5:30pm - 7:00pm
May 17th - School-wide Rosary- 2:00pm
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Dear Saint Andrew Family,
Happy Easter and greetings from beautiful Chicago! I am attending the National Catholic Education Conference (NCEA), a three day conference for Catholic School educators from around the world. Yesterday morning we celebrated Mass with Cardinal Blasé J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago. It was beautiful! We were treated to gospel music from the children’s soul choir, a choir comprised primarily of African American children with joyful voices and lively spirits. After Mass we were treated to a lovely performance of The Dragon Dance from the St. Therese Chinese Catholic School.
I am blessed to be here, learning, networking and growing in my faith and in my ministry as a Catholic School Educator. I have brought your intentions with me and I carry you in my heart always. Please pray for all Catholic School educators during these turbulent times in our church. I will see you Friday, April 26.
May God bless you and your beautiful families.
Mrs. Olga C. Macias
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By: Linda Graddy, Enrichment Teacher
The Ignite Enrichment Program is in its second year at Saint Andrew Catholic School. The program exists to enrich and challenge our students on different levels, while supporting the academic rigor of our school. Every student at Saint Andrew will have an opportunity to participate in the Ignite Program.
Study Groups consist of a small number of students who are identified based upon testing scores. To participate in the Ignite Study Group Program, students must score in the 95
th
percentile or above on two areas of the CogAT test. Or, students must score in the 95
th
percentile or above on one area of the CogAT test and score in the 95
th
percentile or above on two areas of the Iowa Assessments. Students who are identified meet in the Ignite Lab twice weekly to participate in units of study that are cross-curricular, and academically challenging. Students also take part in an Independent Study of their choice.
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Whole Class Enrichment Lessons are offered to all students in grades K-6
th
. Classes are invited into the Ignite Lab to take part in lessons designed to stretch thinking, and promote problem solving. Some topics for lessons include deductive reasoning, analytical thinking, convergent vs. divergent thinking, creative problem solving, and thinking using Bloom’s Taxonomy. Classes are offered every 4-6 weeks.
Ignite Boxes are available in the Ignite Lab to check out for students in 3
rd
-6
th
grades. Ignite Boxes are open ended challenges in Engineering, Math, Science, and Art. Each box contains the materials needed to complete the challenge. Students are encouraged to take pictures or videos of their completed challenge to share. There are currently 24 Ignite Boxes available in the Lab for check out.
Students completing an Independent Study have the opportunity to show their products at the Student Showcase on May 16th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
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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 Protecting God’s Children for Adults sessions by August 2019.
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.
If you are interested, our Parish will be offering a session on
April 30th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm downstairs in the Parish Hall
. Please register online by creating a Virtus online profile or contact Theresa Gaitan at [email protected].
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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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Thank you Mindy Battenfield and Alison Coffey for hosting this fun event. No sign up required. Just come out and shop!
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SAVE THE DATE
Lunch/Dinner Out at DOC B'S
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Mark your calendars.
Our final Lunch/Dinner Out of this school year.
Meet us at Doc B's.
Monday, May 6th
Clearfork location only.
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THE DIVINE MERCY OF CHRIST
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On Sunday, April 28, Divine Mercy Sunday, immediately following the 12:30pm Mass, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 3:00pm. At 3:00pm, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed. There will be a procession of relics of Saint Faustina.
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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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The SAS Uniform Resale is a great opportunity to save money on gently used school uniforms. 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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HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS
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We have several officer positions and many chair positions open for the 2019-2020 school year. We need volunteers for Home and School for the many activities we provide for our children, faculty, staff and families. Please note that next year, we will have some evening meetings. Please see the current listing of positions available. More positions will be added soon.
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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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UPCOMING GIRL SCOUT EVENT
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This event is open to girls currently in 4K and Kindergarten.
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Rising 7th and 8th graders, mark your calendar for a cheer clinic
April 29th -May 1st from 3:30-4:30pm
and cheer try outs on
May 4th from 10-12pm.
The clinic and tryouts are mandatory to any student who is interested in becoming a 2019-2020 cheerleader.
There is also a mandatory parents meeting on
Thursday April 25th at 6pm
in the library.
Contact
Ashley Summerville
or
Alison Coffey
for more information.
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IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SPIRIT GAMES
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There are still spots available to be part of our BBQ competition for Spirit Games!
Sign up quickly, the competition is less than 2 weeks away!
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2019 -2020 CALENDAR
Updated
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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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FUN FAMILY NIGHT OPPORTUNITY AT NCHS
The NCHS baseball team will be hosting a Middle School Night when they take on Liberty Christian on Thursday, April 25th. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. at Manning Field on the campus of Nolan Catholic. Come on our and cheer on our Vikings!
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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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