May 22nd - 8th Grade students receive a special blessing at Mass. All are welcome.
May 23rd - Step-Up Day
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
May 28th - Noon Dismissal
May 28th - 8th grade Parent/Teacher Luncheon - 1:00pm
May 29th - Field Day - Early Dismissal
May 29th - Faculty vs 8th Grade Volleyball game
May 29th - Noon Dismissal
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May 29th - 8th Grade Graduation Mass 6:00pm - reception immediately following in the gym
May 30th - Mass at 9:30am
May 30th - Last Day of School - 11:00am Dismissal
HAPPY SUMMER!
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Dear Saint Andrew Families,
Greetings on this 5
th
week of Easter! As we prepare to conclude the 2018-2019 academic year, I want to take this time to thank you for welcoming me to your Saint Andrew Catholic Church and School family and community. It has been a rewarding year of learning and growing in grace. I look forward to spending a new school year with you and your beautiful children.
I would like to take this time to thank the following staff members for their service to Saint Andrew: Aida Araiza (Office Support); Pat Cooper (5K); Bette Felder (Nurse); Veronica Raygosa (3K Aide); Caryn Riley (4
th
Gr.); Michelle Russell (Nurse); Lindsey Schreiber (2
nd
Gr.); and Beverly Watkins (Business Manager). Thank you for keeping them in your prayers. We are grateful to them for sharing their gifts and talents with our school and church community.
Tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. we will have an extra special Mass. It will be the last Saint Andrew School Mass for the graduating class of 2019. Fr. John Mark will be our presider and our 2
nd
grade students will help with the celebration of the liturgy. Please join us!
Final report cards will go out on the following dates:
May 29, 2019 – 8
th
Grade
May 30, 2019 – 3K through 7
th
Grades
Thank you for ensuring that all school accounts are up to date and that no library books or health forms are pending.
Report cards will be held for any and all delinquent accounts. I appreciate your cooperation and support.
Please read your Wildcat Weekly for exciting end-of-year events to include Field Day and Early Dismissals. Class of 2019, “Go Forth and Do Great Things!” We will miss you and pray for you always.
May God bless you and your beautiful families,
Mrs. Olga C. Macias
Principal
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Saint Andrew Catholic School invests in a number of programs every year that promote student success. The Accelerated Reading program is used in the elementary grades to encourage reading, assess comprehension all while providing feedback to teachers for instruction purposes. Most students are reading above grade level; for those who need additional support to each their potential,the faculty can access data that allows them to focus on specific skills in order to close gaps in learning.
We are so proud of the students and this year’s accomplishments. Below are the number of words read by your students this year.
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Top student by homeroom based on points earned
Fuelling – Maddie Grace Wolff (38)
Kinsey – Jason Lobo (157)
Uranga – Isabelle Muyskens (76)
Louden – Jonathan Folzenlogen (84)
Schreiber – Jackson Rrandolph (99)
Crowder – Sean Riney (361)
Luskey – Brie Dorton (81)
Swaim – Ella Taylor (207)
Cox – Evan Lee (204)
Riley – Keilan McVey (519)
Thompson – Ashley Chan (132)
Castorani – Sara Walters (315)
Hentze – Vivan Ashton (365)
Lopez – Logan Bettinger (201)
Jones – Emma Papini (390)
Porras – Charlotte Doucet (276)
Watts – Sam Steele (166)
Top Reader overall by points earned
Vivan Ashton (365 points) – 3
rd
Place
Emma Papini (390 points) – 2
nd
Place
Keilan McVey (519 points) – 1
st
Place
Accelerated Reader Total Words Read
The Accelerated Reader program tracks the number of words read by each student. The following are the total words read by each grade level during the 2018/2019 school year.
1
st
grade – 1,916,048
2
nd
grade – 4,809,779
3
rd
grade – 12,664,642
4
th
grade – 20,047,643
5
th
grade – 23,334,747
6
th
grade – 51,558,095
1
st
through 6
th
grades combined – 114,330,954
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ROCKSTAR CELEBRATION
By: Sharon Kinsey, 1st Grade Teacher
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There is definitive evidence that Saint Andrew, our parents, and students are above and beyond. Recently, a group of nineteen first graders rallied around their reading success with a Rock Star Celebration. If you think little first graders must always have instant gratification, think again. These little ones worked, read, and waited for three grading quarters, 27 weeks, for a promised reward. The challenge was to make their Accelerated Reading Goals, 85%, in comprehension and total reading points. During the third quarter this is exactly what all nineteen accomplished.
I’ve never seen little children so focused and set on reading for understanding. This was all accomplished because of parents and their willingness to listen to their children read and reinforce skills being taught in the classroom daily. The children had cheerleaders such as parents and teachers who played the major role in this endeavor. In addition, our reading specialist, Ms. Trutter spent hours with me in the classroom teaching necessary skills needed for successful and independent reading. We worked with students daily, never giving up or missing a beat. Ms. Alvarez, our librarian, also worked with and encouraged the children in book choices.
The Koala Bear classroom was rewarded with their promised and long-awaited Rock Star Celebration: chips, cookies, and music. Kelley Vieth, a parent, provided the music and ice cream as they danced in the school court yard. First grade Koala Bears had a fabulous time with their friends and fellow outstanding readers.
This is not exclusive to first grade. Each quarter an extensive list of names is recognized from each grade level. These are children who have also met their AR Goals for the grading quarter. As we have experienced, a love of early reading affects the academic lives of these children for a lifetime and this is certainly evident in our student’s reading success.
God bless our sweet focused readers, parents, and our school.
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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 22 5K - 1
st
grades
May 29 Faculty and Staff
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).
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"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life." John Wooden, former UCLA basketball coach
We are always so lucky to have the best coaches in the Diocese coaching at SAS. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students!
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Volleyball
Martin Ptak
Alex Hidalgo
Mike Irwin
Francesa Papini
Luis Sifuentes
Valerie Freeman
Katherine Luskey
Joe Harrington
Mindy Battenfield
Mark Rodriguez
Jane Porras
Ilka Araujo
John Nichols
John Walters
Bryan Berndt
Soccer
Chris Cannon
Jose Garvia
Rodney Summerville
Darlene Bauchman-Lopez
Jane Porras
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Basketball
Christian Doucet
Zach Clark
David Voegtlin
Lisa McNelly
Darlene Bauchman-Lopez
Shannon Irwin
Jim Breen
Eric Campbell
Joseph Givens
Matthew Sutton
Mike Irwin
Rob Shearer
Luis Sifuentes
Mike Irwin
Valerie Freeman
Bill Brady
Todd Neander
Carolyn Reed
James Reed
Fred LaGroue
Garrick Kinchen
Steve Caero
Saul Garcia
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Baseball/Softball
Mike Fenoglio
David Laux
Carolyn Reed
James Reed
Track
Darlene Bauchman-Lopez
Mindy Dyer
Cheer
Alison Coffey
Ashley Summerville
Football
Joseph Givens
Jake Battenfield
Eric Campbell
Frank Poeschel
Jim Breen
Jason Skaggs
Todd Neander
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FOOD PANTRY OUTREACH COLLECTION FOR THE SUMMER
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Field day is Wednesday, May 29th for grades 5K-7th.
We are looking for enthusiastic and fun volunteers who want to help make positive memories for our students at Field Day.
Volunteers will gather on the field across the street under the green shade tent immediately after drop off. Actual Field Day activities start at 8:20am. Students will rotate by homeroom classes to various stations. K-3rd students will rotate through one set of stations. While 4th-7th students follow a different set.
All students and families are invited to stay for the 8th-grade students vs. faculty volleyball game starting at 11:00am in the gym.
THANK YOU for helping to make this year's field day a success. Prayers for good weather!
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STILL TIME TO PURCHASE AUCTION PICTURES
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View pictures of the St. Andrew's Auction & Fundraiser 2019 now.
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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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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 the previous Safe Environment program, 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 have already attended one of the new live sessions, you are good for next year.
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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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 6th 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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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
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.
New Reader Ministry Training
- both dates required
RSVP required so we have adequate training materials and trainers available
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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