Welcome to the November 1st edition of the Eagle Update. Today is Wednesday of the Solemnity of All Saints. The Mass reflection is below. The complete reading can be found on the USCCB website.  

"Speak, Lord, your servant is listening;

you have the words of everlasting life.”

Dear Savio Family,

Today is November 1st and it is 45 degrees. Let that sink in for a moment.

This month is a transitional time as we move into the "holiday season", the second quarter of the first semester of school, and a time full of hopes, dreams, reflections, and traditions.  

For me and my family, it is the month my wife and I were married 34 years ago and the month of my beloved mother's birthday that we have celebrated as her "heavenly birthday" for the past 30 years. It is a time that we change the clocks back (subtle reminder for this weekend) and adjust to brighter mornings and darker evenings.  

As part of life's journey, we also know that this month may include goodbyes to loved ones who move away or leave us for eternal rest and peace in God's embrace. It may involve traveling to see family and friends both near and far. It may bring us back to sentimental memories or plans for new beginnings. Whatever this month presents to you and me, let us welcome each day of it and offer our thanksgiving for each day, not just the holiday itself. This also is a time of great need in our community so let us find ways to be servant leaders to those without food, shelter, and clothing.

May God bless you, your family and friends and our school during this holiday season. I "thank you" for your support and commitment to our Catholic school and the students we serve each day.

God bless,

Tim

Register to Play or Sponsor NOW

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in Savio Booster Club's largest fundraiser in support of Savio Athletics--the Annual Eagle Golf Classic. Please use the QR code above to register to play or the QR codes below to sponsor the tournament or purchase golf balls for the Golf Ball Drop that will take place on Nov. 27.

Savio Parents are needed as volunteers at the Coffee House/ Library Barnes and Noble Book Fair on Nov. 11th from 12:45 to 4:15 at the Barnes and Noble near Lakeline and HWY 183. Parents are needed to help customers who ask about our fair, help explain the wish list table, and help direct customers/ attendees to the coffee house event. 

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Thank you so much for all your support of the Savio Library!

Friendsgiving is Near! House Council & SPA will host Savio’s Friendsgiving Feast on Thursday, November 16th. This annual tradition is a great opportunity for students to come together as a community and share in fellowship with a potluck feast. Houses will eat the Thanksgiving food brought by other students in their own House. A special bell schedule will be provided to allow for an extended lunch (similar to International Week’s potluck). Students can bring the food with them when they arrive that Thursday and they will get a special ticket to help determine which students go through the lines first. If you need to deliver it later in the morning, please contact Dr. Derbez at aderbez@saviochs.org and Mr. Winkeler at pwinkeler@saviochs.org. The feast will begin at approximately 11:20 AM.

For more details, please look in the SignUp link here: Friendsgiving SignUps by House

Dear Savio Family, 

Happy All Saints Day! Today we are reminded that we are all on a journey that we hope will end in Heaven. As a Catholic School, our main goal, other than preparing our students for college, is to help get them into Heaven. This is a goal that we take seriously here at Savio. We hope to work in partnership with you, as parents, in the faith formation of your children guiding them and trying to keep them on the path to sainthood. 

I am also reminded today of all the saints that have been a part of my journey, those canonized by the Church, those that I hope are in heaven, and those who are still here on earth. As the patron of my high school and university, St. Thomas Aquinas has also been a constant companion on my journey. The witness of St. John Paul II and his holiness always inspired me as I was growing up. Additionally, there are numerous others who helped guide me on my journey and continue to do so--my parents, grandparents, numerous teachers, friends and priests. 

The path to Heaven can be a long and winding journey with many challenges along the way but I firmly believe that we are blessed with many people both here on earth and in Heaven who serve as companions on this journey constantly guiding us to our eternal home. 

Thank you and God Bless, 

Evan 

Upcoming SPA Sponsored Events:

Junior Street Retreat: Friday, 11/3/23 (other half of class on 4/5/24). Please refer to the Junior Retreat Overview Document sent by Mr. Gamboa for details/logistics. Sign-up to chaperone/lead a small group. 

SPA Board Meeting: Tuesday, 11/7/23 at 8:30am in the SSSC/Library

Fall Open House: Wednesday, 11/8/23

If you would like to volunteer, please click here: Fall Open House

Freshman Fall Breakfast: Thursday, 11/9/23

Volunteers and items will be needed. Please click here to help: Freshman Volunteer Sign up Thank you!

Annual Thanksgiving K-Cup Drive: 11-13 thru 11-17

In appreciation of our fabulous faculty and staff, SPA will be holding its Annual Thanksgiving K-Cup Drive from Nov. 13th through Nov. 17th to help stock the Savio kitchen. K-cup coffee/hot chocolate pods and tea bags can be dropped off in the front office throughout the week.  

This year, we are making donations even easier with the option for you to purchase from Amazon. Please use the link below if you'd like to take advantage of this convenience.

Let's show our Savio faculty and staff how grateful we are for their tremendous efforts this year!

Amazon Wish List

Evening With Eagles – Fall Open House

On Wednesday, November 7th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm, the Office of Admissions will host their annual fall open house for prospective families. Volunteers are needed to assist with the Office of Admissions' most important recruitment event of the year. It is the time we come together as a Savio family and show prospective families what is so special and amazing about our school.

Applications for 2024-2025 School Year are now being accepted! 

Savio Families with siblings currently in 8th grade seeking admission to Savio for the 9th grade must complete an online application and submit all required supplemental documents. 

• Complete and submit the on-line application and application fee by January 19, 2024.
• Submit all additional supporting documents by February 2, 2024.

The online application can be accessed through your FACTS SIS Family Portal (aka Parentsweb). To begin the online application, log into your Family Portal/Parentsweb account > from the menu on the left click on Apply/Enroll > click on Application and follow the prompts.

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Bologna at hbologna@saviochs.org

Attention Senior Parents! 

Purchase your 2023-2024 Savio Yearbook for $85.00! Go to www.jostens.com to purchase a yearbook today. 

I mustache you a question… Are you ready for No Shave November?!? Each November, the Savio community comes together to raise money for the fight against cancer. This year we are excited to offer a No Shave November t-shirt (see image below) and there will also be a competition to vote for a teacher to shave his beard at the end of the month! All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. All students who are growing beards will get to show them off on November 30 during an assembly and will compete to win different beard awards! Any questions can be directed to seniors Natalie Merkin and Brady Mischke, or Mrs. Heyl.

• For $24 you get a t-shirt, 10 votes, and get to grow a beard during the month of November.
• Can’t grow a beard? No worries, for $14 you still get a t-shirt and 5 votes. 
• Buy votes for $1 each throughout the month of November! 

Complete the following form to place your t-shirt order OR to participate in No Shave November by not shaving throughout the month of November. This form will close at midnight on Sunday, November 5 and NO EXTRA t-shirts will be ordered.

T-Shirt Order & No Shave Sign-Up

Complete the following form to donate and vote for which teacher or staff member has to shave. This form will be open throughout the month of November:

Vote Donation Form

Service Opportunities

Christian Outreach has a number of student-planned service opportunities coming up. You can also always check out our website (click on "Yes I Want To Serve") for an updated list of service events happening around Austin.

• Each month Christian Outreach will release a newsletter in order to distribute our podcast "Encounter" as well as to share service ideas and opportunities. Check out the first edition of the year here!
• Feed My People is every first and third Thursday! Savio faculty take a group of students downtown at 4:40 am to feed the homeless a hot breakfast and the group returns before school starts! Sign up on this form for ANY of the fall semester dates. You will receive an email the week of if you are attending that week.