April 26, 2024

Dear Saint Andrew Catholic School Families,

Happy Friday and the last Friday in April—hard to believe!

We are looking forward to the annual Saint Andrew Catholic School Dinner & Auction tomorrow evening at Ridglea Country Club. It will most definitely be a great evening—lots of exciting items for bid including another adorable puppy, this year a Dachshund! If you are not able to join us at tomorrow evening’s event, you can still participate by visiting the link below. Thank you for your continued support of Saint Andrew Catholic School!

May Madness is upon us and there’s a lot happening on and off campus next week!

• Saturday, April 27^th — SAS Annual Dinner & Auction; 
• Sunday, April 28^th – The Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation Spirit Games at Nolan Catholic High School, beginning with Mass at 11:00AM
•  Wednesday, May 1^st – Faith Families Assembly at 8:00AM; Teacher for the Day
•  Friday, May 3^rd – First Friday Mass; Full Dress/Mass uniform required; 8^th Grade fieldtrip to Glen Rose
• Monday, May 6^th – Thursday, May 9^th — Teacher Appreciation Week
• Monday, May 6^th —May Crowning and Living Rosary at 1:30PM in the Church. All students are asked to bring one long-stemmed flower and should wear Full Dress/Mass uniforms. Indoor dismissal this day.
• Tuesday, May 7^th — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
• Thursday, May 9^th — Boosterthon Kick-Off
• Friday, May 10^th – No School; Faculty/Staff Inservice
• Friday, May 17^th – Boosterthon & Field Day; Early Dismissal at 12:00PM
• Monday, May 20^th – 8^th Grade Graduation Mass & Ceremony, 6:00PM in the Church

…..And that’s not even everything that’s happening in May!! Please be sure to check the calendar on the website and each week in this newsletter for updates.

Have a good evening and we hope to see you at the Dinner & Auction, as well as at the Spirit Games happening this weekend!

Saint Andrew, Pray for Us!

Blessings,

Laura Behee, M.Ed.

Principal



PSIA State Results

Congratulations to the 22 Saint Andrew Catholic School students who participated in the Private School Interscholastic Association (PSIA) State Meet last Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Texas State University, San Marcos, TX! Of those who participated, 5 SAS students placed in the top 10 in the subject in which they competed, and two of those students took 1st and 2nd place!

Thank you to all who participated in PSIA this year – students, parents, and coaches alike! We are proud of all our SAS academic athletes and look forward to the continued success of our students in the program next year!

2024 PSIA State Meet Qualifiers

Alexander Annunziata

Gianna Bordenave

Elle Dally

Jacob Davis

Everly Edmondson

Evie Fickes

Isabel Grahm

Jason Lobo

Mary Morquecho

Katie Murphy

Isabella Nguyen

Beau Patterson

Ben Price

Juliana Price

Adam Ray

William Riano

Samuel Rivera

Andrew Saffell

Mila Taylor

Diana Uytingco

Matthew Williams

Samuel Williams

Jason Lobo – Mathematics (6th Grade); 1st Place

Isabella Nguyen – Spelling (6th Grade); 2nd Place

Matthew Williams – Creative Writing (2nd Grade); 5th Place

Diana Uytingco – On-Site Drawing (7th Grade); 7th Place

Evie Fickes – Ready Writing (5th Grade); 10th Place



2024 - 2025 School Calendar

SAS Cheer

In the months of March and April, cheerleaders from Fort Worth and surrounding areas have competed for a spot at their High School of choice. Each of our SAS Wildcat’s listed below have a tremendous amount of skill and determination which we wanted to celebrate! 📣🐾

• Congratulations to Head Cheerleader of our SAS Wildcats ‘23-‘24, Sophia Coscio, for making Nolan Catholic JV Cheer Team

• Congratulations to Makenna Sisk for making All Saints JV Cheer Team

• Congratulations to Isabel Fenyes for making Fort Worth Country Day Varsity Cheer Team

• Congratulations to Markie Schuder for making Arlington Heights JV Cheer Team

❤️Coach Corpening and Coach Bacich

Summer Camp Information

Is your student interested in showing goats or other livestock, but you're not sure how to start or what commitment level is required? The Hornick Family is introducing a one-week camp and Saturday workshops this summer! It is open to all students in fourth grade (current third graders) and above. You do not need to be a member of 4H to participate. 

There are only 15 spots available for the week-long summer camp, so don't wait to sign up if your child is interested. Please click HERE to see the flyer for additional information.*Please note that the week long summer camp starts at 8:00am every morning, not 9:00am as stated in the flyer.

Questions? Please contact Jill Collard at jcollard@standrewsch.org

Auction 2024

The 26th annual Saint Andrew Catholic School auction will take place tomorrow. We are grateful for you and the many ways you support this sacred space we call Saint Andrew Catholic School.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, SAS will continue to grow in its outstanding education and strong catholic identity. Funds raised through this event will directly support academic and enrichment enhancements not covered through tuition.

Thank you for your support and let’s make the 2024 auction a big success!

Click HERE to make a donation to the Fund-A-Project, to purchase your Raffle Tickets, to view all Live Auction items, and to start bidding on Silent Auction items, Teacher For the Day, Class Projects and Class Baskets.

• F35 Lockheed Martin Assembly Line Tour and Flight Simulator for 5
• 2 TCU Football Season Tickets - Westside Midlevel 35/40 yrd line
• Estate Planning Package from Paup, Shutt & Associates P.C.
• Four (4) Roundtrip Domestic Tickets on Southwest Airlines
• Two (2) Season Tickets to TCU Baseball
• 4 TCU Football Sideline Credentials & Legends Club Tickets w/Parking (TCU v. Houston on October 4)
• Reserved Parking Space at SAS
• Side of Beef from Big H Beefmaster Cattle w/ processing
• 8 Week-Old, Long-Haired Dachshund Puppy and Portraits
• Parent Wildcat Party - Dinner with the Macchia's
• Baking with Mrs. Behee - Christmas Cookies
• Junior Wildcat Cheerleaders
• Out of Uniform Pass for Tuesday May 7th
• Parent Wildcat Party - Tacos & Tequila

There are 50 Golden Tickets remaining. After 11:59pm tonight (Friday), tickets can only be purchased at the Auction. Click HERE and get yours now!!



May Crowning

Home & School Association News

Merit Stones – Volunteers Needed



For the past 20 years, SAS has a tradition of providing each student with a special merit stone to take home at the end of the school year. The merit stone includes the student’s name, school year, teacher name, and a special quality about the child chosen by the teacher. It is wonderful to keep all the stones from your child’s time here at Saint Andrew Catholic School and see all the attributes that make them who they are!

The Merit Stone Committee is looking for volunteers to help write the stones. If you are blessed with the gift of great handwriting, or if you just want to help, please meet in the Parish Hall on Thursday, May 2 from 7:45am till noon. It’s a come and go as you can.

Please email Tara O’Keefe (tokeefetcu@gmail.com) for details on how you can help. Depending on the number of volunteers, the writing takes about three hours, but you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you want. 

Teacher Appreciation Week

Save the Date for Teacher Appreciation Week – May 6 to May 10. If you are interested in helping, please contact Deb Boehmler, Teacher Appreciation Chair, at dboehmler@gmail.com.

Uniform Resale

Saturday, May 4 & Every Wednesday Morning

In need of uniform items? Stop by our last Saturday monthly uniform resale of the school year on May 4 with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will also be open every Wednesday through May 15 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.

Uniform Resale is located in our new “Resale Portable” (enter at the gate near the back entrance to the library). All items are $5. If you have outgrown uniforms, please consider donating to the Uniform Resale by placing your items in the bin in the front office.

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

May 16 at 8:00 a.m.

Save the Date for the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Anyone who has volunteered at the school this past year is welcome and encouraged to attend. We could not have Saint Andrew’s without our wonderful volunteers! Additional RSVP information coming soon!  

   

Come Pray With Us – Monday Mornings in the Front of the School

Weekly Rosaries are led by the Spiritual Life Committee of the Home and School Association. Every Monday throughout the school year, parents meet after drop off (at 7:50 a.m.) in the front of the school to pray the Rosary. Please join when you can. We pray for the priests, administration, staff, faculty, families, and students of the Saint Andrew Catholic School community for the 2023-2024 school year.

Camp Thrive Information

If you are interested in a great camp offering for your 8-12-year-old children, Camp Thrive may be the answer. Angie Klutz, former SAS Counselor, will be working the camp with another counselor and would love to see some of our Wildcats!



National Junior Honor Society Tutoring

For 2nd - 6th Grade Students

Does your student (2nd - 6th grade) need help with homework, studying, or organization?

The National Junior Honor Society "Junior Ments" can help! Tutoring will take place every Monday in Mrs. Pennell’s classroom from 3:30pm – 4:00pm. We will not have tutoring until Monday, April 8th due to the Easter Monday holiday.

Parents can pick up in front of the cafeteria entrance at 4:00pm. If you are not able to pick up by 4:00, we are not able to tutor your child.

You must sign up each week at the following link. We have a limited number of spots available that changes each week, and we need to make sure we have a tutor for each student.



https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054DAEAA2FAAF58-44342586-junior



Order Your 2024 SAS Yearbook Today

Click HERE to purchase your yearbook now. If you are using the QR code below, please type "St. Andrews Catholic School" to find our school.

Spirit Games 2024 - Register Now

Spirit Games t-shirts may be worn by our faculty and students every day except Mass days beginning Monday, April 15th through Thursday, April 25th (no school on Friday 4/26), and any Spirit Wear day through the end of the school year.



Spirit Games Video

Spirit Games BBQ Cookoff Information

Virtue of the Month

Parish Certification Forms

It’s that time again! Please remember to submit your Parish Certification Form to receive your Catholic-rate tuition for the 2024-2025 school year. All families must submit a new form each school year. There are two forms – one for Saint Andrew parishioners and one for parishioners of other parishes.

Please fill out the appropriate form and return to Michael Rogalsky at mrogalsky@standrewsch.org at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

Parish Certification Form for Members of Saint Andrew Catholic Church

Parish Certification Form for Members of Other Parishes

Nolan Catholic High School News

Saint Andrew Parish Information

Vacation Bible Registration Information

4x4 Volleyball Tournament

Students may dress out of uniform on their birthdays (or on the school day closest to the actual birthday) except for Mass days and field trip days. Summer birthdays may choose a special day to celebrate. Please let the teacher know when the student will be celebrating their birthday. (No sweatpants, athletic pants, leggings, or other athletic wear are allowed.) Thank you for your help in aiding your child in selecting appropriate attire for out-of-uniform days.

Parents are invited to eat lunch with their child on their birthday. We respectfully request that lunch only be brought for you and your child. We will have a special table where students can eat with their parents. Please notify the office no later than the day before you plan to attend lunch so we can make sure space is available and we can have your badge ready.



Safe Environment

We will have a number of volunteer opportunities this school year such as field trips, Fall Festival and other activities. Please make sure you are up to date with your training if you would like to drive or volunteer to help. You can check your training record by going to www.virtusonline.org.

Upcoming session: Protecting God’s Children for Adults-this is the initial session required for all volunteers at the Church or School.

When: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Place: Room 105 in the Parish Hall

If you do not yet have a profile and would like to take an initial session please create a profile at https://fwdioc.org/training-schedules. You will then be able to sign up for a safe environment session.

Please bookmark the link below to request a Meal Train from the Saint Andrew community in times of need. You will be contacted once you complete the form by the Meal Train Chair, Emily Braun. You may also call the school office and speak with the office staff (Mrs. Stephanie Fenyes or Mrs. Olga Buster) when a meal is needed. They will help connect you in your time of need.

Click HERE to request a Meal Train.

For questions contact --- Emily Braun at 815-718-2713 (call or text) or send a note to this email (SASMealTrain@gmail.com).



Bradley's After School Care will provide service for our students who need care after school, each day from after dismissal – 6:00PM, and from noon to 6:00PM on early dismissal days. Parents must register with Bradley's After School Care prior to their student(s) attending after school care and Bradley independently bills families for services. More information and registration can be found at the following links. 

Bradley's School Care Policies and Pricing

Bradley's School Care Enrollment Form

***Students who will be attending Bradley After Care will remain in their homeroom and not sent to the cafeteria until after the dismissal process is complete. Therefore, parents utilizing Bradley Aftercare will not be able to pick students up until 4:00PM each day. Aftercare this year will be held in the school cafeteria. Parents will pick-up from the front doors at the Commons, near the cafeteria.



Food 4 Life Catering will once again be providing lunch service to our students. 

Students who do not wish to purchase lunch are always welcome to bring a sack lunch along with drinks/milk from home.

NEW OPTION: A side salad is now being offered to students in Preschool - 3rd grades. It will be offered at the same price as the other side items. Also, your preschool - 3rd grade student will have the option to purchase a larger salad as their lunch. No other menu items may be bought with this salad is purchased.

Please click HERE for information on the lunch program and how to sign up for a lunch account.



Please click HERE for the April Menu.

Please click HERE for the May Menu.



Saturday, April 27

• SAS Dinner & Auction at Ridglea Country Club

Sunday, April 28

• Spirit Games at Nolan Catholic High School

Wednesday, May 1

• Auction Teacher for the Day
• No All School Mass
• Faith Family Assembly

Thursday, May 2

• Spirit Day

Friday, May 3

• First Friday Mass at 9:30am

Saturday, May 4

• Uniform Resale - 8:00am - noon

Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10

• Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 6

• May Crowning

Tuesday, May 7

• Art Show - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday, May 9

• Day of Adoration & Prayer

Friday, May 10

• No School - Diocesan Inservice



For a complete listing of activities and events please check out the calendar on our website!! www.standrewsch.org

It is also available in FACTS/RW.