Saturday, September 11
- Uniform Resale in the gym from 10:00am - 2:00pm
- 5th - 8th grade Volleyball games in the SAS gym.
Monday, September 13
- Mass – 8:00am Kindergarten - 3rd grade
- Individual Picture make ups and retakes
- Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training - Parish Hall - 9:00am
Wednesday, September 15
- Mass – 8:00am 4th grade - 8th grade
Friday, September 17
- Spirit Day
- Denim Friday sponsored by SAS Student Council
- NOON DISMISSAL
Saturday, September 18
- Howdy Dance – 7th/8th grade students – 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the gym
Sunday, September 19
- Fall Festival Meeting for Booth Chairs at 6:15pm
Monday, September 20
- Mass – 8:00am Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wednesday, September 22
- Dad's Night Out 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Mass – 8:00am 4th grade - 8th grade
Thursday, September 23
Friday, September 24
- Spirit Day
- Home and School Association Meeting – 8:00am - 9:00am in the Parish Hall
Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26
- Fall Sports Athlete Blessing
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Dear Saint Andrew Catholic School Community,
We have made it to the conclusion of another busy week at SAS!
After the long Labor Day weekend, we returned on Tuesday rested and ready for the week. Wednesday brought a little more excitement (and challenge) as our 4th – 8th grade students, teachers, and administrators had to wait out the severe storm in the church for a good hour following Mass. The students were wonderful, using that time to pray the Rosary-even more special on our Blessed Mother’s birthday-and to sing some Praise & Worship music together. Once we were safely able to move back to the school building, we found that our internet and phones were down, and they remained down until about 4:15PM that afternoon. An interesting day to say the least!
On Thursday morning, we had our first Faith Families Assembly of the school year! While we hope to eventually come together as a group in the gym, yesterday’s morning assembly was held virtually with morning prayers, pledge, and announcements, followed by Mr. Vanasse and I presenting the virtue of the month, the virtue of Hope, and discussing the saints who particularly emulated this virtue. After the virtual assembly, students in their classrooms further discussed the virtue of Hope, how we live this virtue through prayer, and the different types of prayer. Students made prayer cubes and are encouraged to consider various forms of prayer in their daily lives. Finally, we introduced the service project for the month, which focuses on assisting a Catholic school in Louisiana, Saint Dominic Catholic School, which was damaged by the recent hurricane. Over the next few weeks, students are asked to consider contributing small donations of change (coins), maybe from allowances they have earned at home. Plastic collection containers will be in each classroom next week. We will keep you updated of our progress!
Tomorrow is Patriot Day, observed on September 11th each year as we remember all those killed in the attack on our country 20 years ago. Please God, keep all of our patriots and our country in thought and prayer, especially on this somber anniversary.
Reminder: Next Friday, September 17th is an Early Dismissal Day, with dismissal at 12:00PM. There will be NO Lunch service, so students staying for After School Care must bring a packed lunch. After School Care will be available, 12PM – 6PM.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
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Second Spring Campaign Weekly Update |
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Click HERE to read "Uniform Resale and Donation FAQs". Questions? Email Megan Corpening, Uniform Resale Chair, at [email protected].
Due to construction, some of our regular parking areas are closed. Parking is available in the main school lot, across from the front entrance, as well as the lot between the church and school. Access to the gym will be along the back of the school and we will have signs leading the way! There will be no other doors available for access. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience!
Volleyball games will be going on all day. Stay for a while and watch our Wildcat Athletes!
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Missing Information/Documentation |
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We are updating files and have requested missing information/documentation from parents/families as needed. If you have received an email or call from Mrs. Corso regarding missing documentation (birth certificates, shot records, baptismal certificates, health reports, permission for publication, etc.), please be sure to send those items in as soon as possible.
Finally, many families have not yet submitted a signed acknowledgement form indicating you have read and understand the Student/Parent Handbook. Please see the link below to read the handbook, print and sign the acknowledgement form, and return the form to school.
Student/Parent Handbook:
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Order Your 2021 Fall Festival T-Shirt Today! |
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Our annual SAS Fall Festival is fast approaching and our Fall Festival t-shirts are now available for sale! This grey t-shirt is 90% airlume combed and ringspun cotton and 10% polyester. It is available in sizes YS - YXL and AS - A3XL and the cost is $18 each. Remember, shirts can be worn on SAS Spirit Fridays.
T-shirts must be pre-ordered through the SAS Spirit Shop by Tuesday, September 14. We will not have extra shirts available so place your order today!
Click HERE to order you 2021 Fall Festival t-shirt.
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3 on 3 Basketball at the Fall Festival |
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Who's ready for some basketball?!
Calling All 5th - 8th Grade
Girls and Boys
Our tradition of hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at the Fall Festival will continue this year!
Gather your team of 4 and get ready to have some FUN. No basketball experience is needed, it's a fun event to help raise funds for our amazing school.
We will have prizes for best dressed, most spirited, and winners will receive a t-shirt. Come cheer us on at the courts!
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Protecting God's Children/Safe Environment |
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We are so excited to have parent volunteers back on campus! Please remember that Safe Environment training is required for everyone volunteering this school year for field trips, class parties, Fall Festival, etc. 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 Church and School will be offering the following Protecting God's Children for Adults sessions in the Parish Hall:
Monday, September 13th from. 9:00am - noon (Just added!!)
(This session is specified for SAS parents and parishioners only.)
Monday, September 27th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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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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By now, all registered parents, parishioners, grandparents, alumni, and sponsors should have received their Annual Fund packet in the mail.
We have extra Annual Fund packets available in the main office for those who have not received one yet. Just let us know and we can send send a packet home with your student or you can stop by the office and pick one up.
Please call Rose Hall Welborn with any questions, etc. at 817-292-4355.
THANK YOU so much for your constant support of SAS. God bless you all.
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Catholic Schools Night at Globe Life Field |
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Texas Rangers v. Chicago White Sox
September 18th
6:05pm
All Catholic School students, teachers, family, and friends are invited to Catholic School Night at Globe Life Field on September 18th at 6:05pm to watch the Texas Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox.
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Wear a Diocese of Fort Worth shirt as we support the Texas Rangers on September 18, 2021. Click HERE to order your shirt.
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7th & 8th Grade Robotics Team |
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North Texas Giving Day
Save the Date
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Home & School Association News |
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Meet the Makens Family!
Bill and Adrienne have three girls: Claire (7) is in 2nd grade, Avery (5) started Kindergarten, and Sydney is 3 and cannot wait to join her big sisters at SAS!
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One of our favorite things about SAS is the community! Claire had her first year at SAS last year, and we could not have found a more welcoming group of people. From the teachers and staff to the parents, there is truly something special here, and we are so blessed to be a part of it! Adrienne also participates in the Monday rosary group, which is a wonderful way to start to the school week.
They have had the opportunity to take the family for an extended time last winter in Colorado to introduce the girls to skiing. It is now a great family activity that all of them can enjoy, while appreciating the beauty of the outdoors and God's creation.
Our favorite aspect of the Catholic Faith is the strength and power of prayer, and teaching Catholic prayers to our children to bond as a family in Jesus' name.
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What is the Home & School Association? |
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What are the different components to our home and school association and what are the main objectives? Check out the graphic below for more information.
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Click HERE to read what was discussed at the Saint Andrew Catholic School Home and School Meeting on Friday, August 27.
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Spiritual Life Committee Marian Statue Program |
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Home and School’s Spiritual Life Committee at SAS offers two blessed statues to its families, a Statue of Rosa Mystica and an Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue.
Each week, from a Wednesday afternoon to the following Wednesday morning, two families have the opportunity to take one of these statues home to use as a source of inspiration, prayer and reflection. The tote bag containing the statue also contains suggested prayers. This special tradition will hopefully be one full of meaning and faith for each of you. Pick up and drop off location is the SAS Front Office.
Sign up is ongoing through the school year.
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Please continue to monitor your children daily for any symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses prior to coming on campus.
Please click HERE for the latest Guidelines for COVID-19 in the Diocese of Fort Worth Catholic Schools. (9/9/21).
Blessings,
Shannon Cruze,RN
School Nurse
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SAS Gym/Volleyball Schedule |
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Volleyball season starts this weekend. SAS has 7 volleyball teams this year and we will host 41 games on campus. Just about every game hosted in our gym has an SAS team playing. Attached is the schedule if you'd ever like to come watch. There is no fee to get in, but concessions will be open and will be happy to take your money. All concession profits support our graduating 8th grade class. Come out and support our wildcats!
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Special Blessing for our Wildcat Athletes |
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Our SAS athletes will receive a special blessing at the following Parish Masses:
Saturday, September 25th - 5:30pm
Sunday, September 26th - 8:30am and 12:30pm
Athletes will stand for a special blessing for the following sports: cheerleading, swimming, cross country, volleyball, soccer, tackle football, and 7v7 football.
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The SAS Student Council will host another Denim Friday on September 17th – the final one for the month of September! Cost is $3 per student charged to your FACTS account. Just click on the button below to let us know you will be participating.
Students may wear jeans, spirit shirt, and shoes of choice on these days.
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Nolan Catholic High School News |
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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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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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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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Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Rewards Program |
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Last quarter SAS received $658.30 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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Saint Andrew Catholic School | 817.924.8917 | 3304 Dryden Road | www.standrewsch.org |
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