Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26
- Fall Sports Athlete Blessing at 5:30pm (Saturday), 8:30am (Sunday) and 12:30pm (Sunday) Masses
Wednesday, September 29
- 6th Grade choir to sing at 8:00am school Mass
Friday, October 1
- Spirit Day
- Free choice sneaker day (with school uniform) for buying $100 worth of Fall Festival Raffle Tickets
- Noon Dismissal
Saturday, October 2
Sunday, October 3
- Blessing of the Animals by our Saint Andrew Franciscan Friars - 2:00pm in front of the church
Monday, October 4 - Friday, October 8
Thursday, October 7
- Home & School Spiritual Life Day of Prayer and Adoration
Friday, October 8
- Spirit Day
- End of Quarter 1
- Free choice sneaker day (with school uniform) for buying $100 worth of Fall Festival Raffle Tickets
Saturday, October 9
- Fall Festival – 11:00am-3:00pm
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Dear Saint Andrew School Families,
What a great day we had yesterday as we kicked off North Texas Giving Day (NTXGD)! Our fabulous cheerleaders and Wylie the Wildcat got the excitement started yesterday morning as they greeted students (and parents) in the morning carlines, and communication via email, phone calls, social media posts, and text alerts kept the giving momentum going throughout the day and evening. Your donations help to support our Annual Fund, which allows us to continue to develop and provide curriculum resources, equipment, continuing professional development for our teachers, and many other operational expenses not covered by tuition. Through the generosity of many, we collected $65,143 on NTXGD—the second highest total of all schools in the diocese (congrats to Holy Trinity Catholic School)! Our Wildcat family is incredible and again, THANK YOU to all who participated on NTXGD. Your continued support of our wonderful Saint Andrew Catholic School is very much appreciated!
It’s hard to believe that we are closing in on the last week of September and busy October is right around the corner. The Fall Festival is Saturday, October 9th, 11:00AM – 3:00PM on the athletic fields across from the school. Be sure to bring your families and make some very special memories as this long-standing, annual event is not to be missed! Please see more Fall Festival information below in this newsletter.
Next week, please be on the lookout for communication regarding Parent/Teacher Conferences, which are scheduled for Thursday, October 14th. We will be sending out a SignUpGenius and parents will have the option to attend the conference either in person or virtually through Microsoft TEAMS. That day is an early dismissal day (12:00PM) and conferences will run 1:00PM – 7:00PM, at 15-minute intervals. Because the calendar does not allow us a full day for conferences this year, we realize that there may not be enough conference times available on that day to meet with every parent. Please know that teachers will do their best to schedule alternative times to meet during the following week should you not be able to schedule a convenient conference time on that Thursday.
Reminder: Next Friday, October 1st is an Early Dismissal/Teacher Inservice Day. After school care will be available until 6:00PM, but there will be NO Lunch service. Please be sure to send a lunch and drink with your student(s) if they will be staying for after school care. We will have an Indoor/Rainy Day dismissal on that day. Parents, please, please, be careful and take your time when parking and crossing the street to enter the building. We will plan to have faculty/staff at the crosswalk to help parents/students cross the street, but please be patient, alert, and off cells phones when moving through the parking lot and in the school zone.
Have a wonderful, restful weekend! We look forward to welcoming our Wildcats back on Monday!
Blessings,
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Second Spring Campaign Weekly Update |
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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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Birthday Blessings
Birthday Blessings are sold as part of our annual Spring Auction and are a way to honor your child's birthday at school by having a birthday announcement displayed on the school monitor in the front office during the month of their birthday for the 2021-2022 school year. They also receive a special birthday goodie bag on the last Friday of the month of their birthday. Summer birthdays are honored during the month of May.
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Home & School Association News |
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Thank you Casey Oliver and your Social Committee for organizing the SAS Dad's Night Out at Heim's BBQ. |
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Molly and Seth Taylor are the proud parents of four Saint Andrew Wildcats, Ella (6th), Sean (5th), Owen (2nd), and Mary Kate (PreK4). Molly and Seth became parishioners of Saint Andrew Catholic Church in 2008 after having moved to Fort Worth from Louisiana. They recognized the oneness between the church and school, and realized that regardless of the necessary sacrifices that Saint Andrew School was where they needed to be once their children were old enough. |
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One of the unique characteristics that Seth and Molly appreciate about Saint Andrew is the willingness of parents to get involved and take an active role in their child's school experience. They also appreciate the faculty and staff who work so hard to provide the children with a challenging and rich learning experience. Most importantly they appreciate the Christ centered environment that the children are placed in each day. The Saint Andrew community has become a huge part of their lives where friends feel more like family!
For fun the Taylors enjoy outdoor activities like biking, swimming, or visiting a great local park. In the summer they like to visit Colorado and Florida spending time hiking and biking down mountain trails or just relaxing on a beach. They also don't pass on the chance to get back to Louisiana to visit family and friends and enjoy some great food.
Molly and Seth are so grateful for having the opportunity to send their children to Saint Andrew where their children can receive an excellent education with a focus on our shared Catholic faith.
One of the families favorite quote is
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire"
- Saint Catherine of Siena
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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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Season 1: Thursdays, September 30th-November 18th
- NO run club October 14th: noon dismissal
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NO run club October 28th: Coach Irwin is out of town
- 7 meet ups total during season 1
Season 2: Thursdays, March 24th-May 12th
- NO run club on April 14th due to Holy Thursday
- 7 meet ups total during season 2
Run Club Specifics:
- Fee is $45 charged via FACTS
- Fee includes both seasons, even if only one running for one season
- Fee includes DryFit spirit shirt, lanyard, and charms throughout season
- Additional shirts can be purchased for $20
- All age groups allowed to attend
- preschool students must be accompanied by an adult
- parents and younger siblings allowed to participate for free
- Volunteers needed! Please make sure you are current with your virtus training.
- Saint Andrew has a training sessions coming up
- Monday, September 27, 6:00-9:00 pm in the Parish Hall
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Call the parish office to register: 817-927-5383
- Complete a sign-up form for each child participating in Run Club
Logistics for both seasons:
3:20-3:30pm – Teachers hold kids in the classroom, then dismiss to the courtyard. During this hold time, teachers should allow kids to change for run club in the hallway restrooms closest to their classroom or dismissal area.
3:30-3:40pm – Run Club check-in in the courtyard
3:40-3:45pm – Travel to Field
3:45-4pm – Prayers and Stretching
4-4:45pm – Run Time!
4:45pm – Prompt end time! Coach Irwin's gotta GO!
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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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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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Drive By Flu Shot Clinic
(Offered by Saint Andrew Parish)
For adults and children 9 years and up .
Location: Saint Andrew Parking Lot
October 2 – 9:00-11:30am
(This is NOT the Covid vaccination.)
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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 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 lharrington@standrewsch.org or turn in the completed form to the front office.
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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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If you are a registered parishioner of Saint Andrew Parish and your child is in second grade or above, has been baptized and is ready to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, the deadline to register for First Communion is October 29, 2021.
for more information.
If you have questions you may email Deacon Kevin Bagley in the Pastoral Center.
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Nolan Catholic High School News |
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Attention, future Vikings! Nolan Catholic High School's annual Middle School Night will be held Friday, October 8. This year, several in-person Viking Experiences will be offered for current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. These unique opportunities will allow Future Vikings to meet current NCHS students and faculty, learn about our award-winning programs, and even rehearse and perform with the NCHS Marching Band, Royelles Dance Team, or Cheerleaders at the game! Learn more by clicking here or scan the QR code below.
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The Nolan Catholic Theatre Company's rendition of The Man Who Came to Dinner. Performances will be held in the Nolan Catholic Auditorium on:
Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 pm
Friday, October 1 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 pm
The comedic play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart debuted on October 16, 1939 at the Music Box Theatre in New York City.
Come out to support and enjoy the talent of Nolans student actors. You may even spot a few SAS alums!
Tickets are available at the door or at https://payit.nelnet.net/form/PZ8F7ZdU.
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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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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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