Saturday, August 21
- Preschool Popsicles in the Park 9:00am - 10:30am at Tillery Park
Monday, August 23
- Join the SAS Parent Rosary Group in praying the Rosary at 8:00am in front of the school.
- Band Parent Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Parish Hall
- Mass for Kindergarten - 3rd grade students at 8:00am
Tuesday, August 24
- Back to School Night/Curriculum Night Preschool - 3rd Grade - 6:00pm (Parents only)
Wednesday, August 25
- Mass for 4th grade - 8th grade students at 8:00am
Thursday, August 26
- Back to School Night/Curriculum Night 4th - 8th grade - 6:00pm (Parents only)
Friday, August 27
- Home and School Meeting - 8:00am - 9:00am in the Parish Hall
- Spirit Day
- Out of Uniform for August Birthdays
Monday, August 30
- Join the SAS Parent Rosary Group in praying the Rosary at 8:00am in front of the school.
Wednesday, September 1
- Mass for 4th grade - 8th grade students at 8:00am
Thursday, September 2
- Home & School Association Day of Prayer and Adoration
Friday, September 3
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Dear Saint Andrew Catholic School Families,
Happy Friday! We made it through the first whole week of the school year and are off to a great start!
We look forward to welcoming parents at Back to School/Curriculum Nights next week. The event will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning at 6:00PM in the church. Following a brief prayer and welcome from Fr. Jim, Fr. Dan, Mrs. Hall, and me, parents will be invited to move to the school building where they will visit their students’ classrooms and hear from the teachers. Each evening will conclude at 7:30PM. Please note, this event is for parents only. Parents should attend according to the following schedule:
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PreK – 3rd Grade parents, Tuesday (8/24) evening
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4th – 8th Grade parents, Thursday (8/26) evening
We continue to assess and make adjustments and improvements to the Arrival and Dismissal process. Though it is not perfect (yet), you have hopefully seen an improvement, particularly with the afternoon dismissal process. Please help us make the process as safe and efficient.
- Pay attention and off cell phones (this is not only school policy, it’s the law while in a school zone).
- Please pull all the way forward in the line. We are trying to get a certain number of cars in the loading/drop off space and need each car to pull within approximately 3 feet of the car in front of theirs.
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For safety reasons, only load or drop-off on the curb side. Please do not allow students out of the car on the street side or encourage them to get in the car from the street side. If you need to move another child’s car seat to the driver’s side of the car in order to allow your SAS student to exit or enter on the curb side, please find time this weekend to make that change.
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Stay in your car! Please do not get out of your car to open doors, carry back packs, or give last minute hugs. Doing so not only poses a safety concern, but also slows the car line process. Faculty & staff are on hand and are happy to open doors and assist your student(s).
Today, students came together in their homeroom Households. Time has been built into the schedule every Friday afternoon to allow students, along with their homeroom teachers, to come together as a “household” to pray, participate in Adoration, to read and discuss the Gospel that they will hear when they attend Mass on Sunday with their families, and to participate in other faith-enriching opportunities as a household community. After hearing Sunday's Gospel today, students participated in narration, picture study, Lectio Divina, and discussed: why it can be difficult sometimes to follow Jesus; how we can help others to follow Jesus as Peter and the disciples did; and why Peter chose to stay with Jesus and follow him in the Gospel reading. These are some of the questions you might also discuss as a family after hearing the Gospel at Mass this weekend.
Prayer Bags were also sent home with one student from each homeroom class today. In the Prayer Bags, families will find family devotional prayer books, a Rosary, a Saint Andrew prayer card, a journal to write a reflection, and other items. We hope the Prayer Bags will be a resource to further extend and enrich the faith and prayer life of our students and their families at home.
As always, thank you parents for the privilege of working with your precious children. I pray you all have a restful weekend!
Blessings,
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Back To School Curriculum Nights |
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Celebrating August Birthdays
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The last Friday of every month is an SAS spirit shirt, jeans, and tennis shoe day for any student whose birthday occurred during that month.
We will be celebrating August birthdays on Friday, August 27th.
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We Are Looking For The Next Wylie Wildcat!!
7th and 8th Grade Students
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Do you love SAS? Is school spirit important to you? Then, you could be the next school mascot for 2021-2022! Mascots promote and represent the school! Mascots create unforgettable memories! But, most of all mascots have FUN!
How to Audition
Submit a short, two-minute video to Ms. Graddy, showcasing your enthusiasm, spirit, and creativity. Submit the video to [email protected] by Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Selection Criteria
Videos will be judged on a 100 point maximum score:
- Creativity
- Use of Props and Music
- Spirit and Enthusiasm
- Overall Impression
Videos will be judged by an outside judge. Judge has 6 years mascot middle school/high school experience, and has been a Build-A-Bear mascot for corporate events.
Requirements
The SAS mascot will perform at sporting and other school events. Rehearsals will be required 1-2 days, after school, to learn the skit. Rehearsals will be before the event, but not weekly.
Questions
If you have questions or need ideas for your audition, please see Ms. Graddy, Room 123.
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SAS Alive Theatre Troupe
Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th graders!
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Do you like to sing, dance and act? If so, then Alive Theatre Troupe is for you! This year we will be performing the Broadway Musical "Once Upon a Mattress". All rehearsals will take place after school, with a performance in December at Nolan Catholic High School.
Come learn about the show and learn the audition song.
Monday, August 23rd & Thursday, August 26th from 3:30pm - 4:15pm.
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Home & School Association News |
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The Home and School Association is our parent organization, providing avenues for parents to get to know one another and to work together on community programs and events throughout the year.
At SAS we value your partnership. It's our desire for you to be involved, using your array of gifts, experiences, and talents to better our school community. There is something for everyone and all different commitment levels. Involvement is a great way to meet others and create friendships.
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Please click HERE to fill out our Volunteer Involvement Form. This will take approximately 5 minutes! This information will be used to identify your interests. Your areas of interest will be shared with committee chairs and you will be contacted with more information about each activity.
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Thank you to Colleen Conlon, Emily Brown, and Sarah Grahm for hosting kindergarten popsicles on the playground. It was a wonderful community event for the younger members of our community. It was special to see so many families and their children having fun and visiting!
A special thank you to Megan Soyer and our welcoming committee for greeting people at Back to School Night and organizing our Mentor Family program.
Thank you to Jennifer Folzenlogen, Molly Taylor, Karen Schroder, Jessica Schmidt and Shannon Schultz for hosting Mom's Night Out Wednesday evening!
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We are looking for a committee chair to host our Color Run this year. If you love running and want to help organize a fun event for our community this is a great way to volunteer.
Contact Summer Riney, Home and School president for more information. [email protected]
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Empowering God's Children
Safe Environment Training
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Safe Environment Training is required for all employees and adults who volunteer at a school or parish and must be renewed every 2 years. This training offers instruction in self-protection and the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable adults.
If you plan on volunteering this 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.
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REQUIRED STEPS FOR VIRTUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
- Create a VIRTUS profile; this allows you to view and sign up for in person Safe Environment Awareness Sessions.
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Volunteers must complete a Diocesan Adult Volunteer Application and submit it to Lisa Harrington, SAS Safe Environment Coordinator. Click on the button below to print out a form. You can either email her at [email protected] or turn in the completed form to the front office.
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- 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.
For a list of LIVE sessions, to set up a Virtus online profile and to begin registration for one of the sessions, or to take a renewal session (required very two years) please click HERE. You may attend a session at any of the parishes in the Diocese.
Saint Andrew Parish will be offering the following Protecting God's Children for Adults sessions in the Parish Hall:
Monday, August 23rd from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday, September 27th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Food 4 Life Catering will once again be providing lunch service to our students. Click on the button below for lunch program information.
For families that DO NOT have an existing lunch account please click HERE to complete a lunch account form.
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Though we are unable to allow parents to join their students for lunch on special occasions this year, please see the lunch/recess schedule below for your information.
11:00-11:20 Lunch: PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade
11:20-11:40 Recess: PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade
11:25-11:45 Lunch: 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
11:45-12:05 Recess: 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
12:09-12:29 Lunch: 4th Grade and 5th Grade
12:29-12:49 Recess: 4th Grade and 5th Grade
12:09-12:29 Recess: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
12:29-12:49 Lunch: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
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Click HERE for more information on Mary Rice Hasson and The Person and Identity Project.
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Participation in our parish music ministry is a beautiful way to share our God given talents with others. By leading the music at Mass, we help bring people closer to the Lord. |
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Please fill out the following registration form if you are interested would like to participate in the Saint Andrew Parish Music Ministry. |
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Click HERE to fill out this required Annual Youth Ministry Parental Liability Waiver, Permission and Medical Information Form.
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Anointing of the sick usually takes place after the 8:00am Mass on the first Friday of the month. The next anointing will be on September 3rd. |
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School Calendar
2021 - 2022
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Do you believe in the power of prayer?
If you have a special prayer need or know of someone who does and would like prayers from our SAS Community, please email Lisa Harrington with your request.
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SAS is listed as
ST ANDREWS SCHOOL
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Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. From playground equipment to technology to library books, your school can use this money to help teachers and students get the supplies they need.
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Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Rewards Program |
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Last quarter SAS received $689.47 from the Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program! Thank you for supporting our school.
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Don't forget to link our Good Neighbor Number to your Reward card and help us raise funds the easy way!
Saint Andrew Catholic School Organization Number: 661
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Your Christmas shopping makes a difference! Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/75-6004189 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to St Andrews Catholic School. (Yes, this is the correct spelling for Amazon!)
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Saint Andrew Catholic School | 817.924.8917 | 3304 Dryden Road | www.standrewsch.org |
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