Copy of St. Andrew's News February 27, 2026
- Principal Whitehair
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
We have been blessed again this year to receive a gift from the Richard Lowry Memorial Fund. Pictured is Hank Royer presenting Principal Whitehair with a check for over $8,000 to be used for special activities that enhance the learning opportunities at St. Andrew's School. Mr. Lowry's legacy continues to grow through the special opportunities his estate provides to our students each year. The after-school program, summer programs, PowerSchool, and tuition assistance are some of the special ways these funds are used.
We are deeply grateful for this gift that provides opportunities our students would not have without special funding. We are also so grateful to Mr. Hank Royer and the Community Foundation of Dickinson County for their continued assistance in his grant program for our students.
Congratulations to Maxwell Sawyer and Harper Randolph who placed in the local Elk's Essay Contest. Their essays now go to the district level. Thank you to Mrs. Anguiano for supporting and encouraging her students' writing.
Week of March 2 - 6
Monday – Enrollment Begins for Returning Families; Dr. Seuss Day, Reading Partner Day
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Tuesday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.
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Wednesday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.; Choir, 2:45 – 3:15; Banner Night for First Communicants and Parents, 6:30 p.m. in the Church Basement
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Thursday – Kindergarten to Village Manor for Bingo; Second Grade PJ & Pizza Party (Raffle Sales Class Winner) Home & School Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Friday – Great Plains Theater Trip for All Students, 10:00 a.m.; Stations of the Cross, 11:30 Led by Grade 4, Dismiss 1:00
Lunch Menu for the Week of March 2 - 6
Monday - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Fruit & Milk
Tuesday - Fiestata, Mexican Corn, Red Pepper Strips, Fruit & Milk
Wednesday - Grilled Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Fruit & Milk
Thursday - Rock & Roll Wrap, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Milk
Friday - Sack Lunch Day (Students may bring or order a sack lunch)
Other Notes-
We will be having Stations of the Cross on Fridays during lent at 11:30 in the church. All are welcome!
Friday, March 6 – Led by 4th Grade
Friday, March 27 Led by 3rd Grade
We have a walking field trip to the Great Plains Theater next Friday, March 6 for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Extra helpers are welcome! We will leave from the school at 9:40. Thank you to the Home & School for funding this special event,
PLEASE COMPLETE the following Catholic Identity Survey as part of our school improvement process. THANK YOU for taking a few minutes to let us know how we are doing.
Conference Links-
Mrs. Hunter's Preschool- https://signup.com/go/GnrUuvL
Mrs. Jenny Whitehair's Preschool - https://signup.com/go/vdXHmnQ
Ms. Stoneberger's Kindergarten- https://signup.com/go/EdGmOKc
Ms. Humphrey's First Grade- https://signup.com/go/FQBKcyxÂ
Mrs. Brantley's Second Grade- https://signup.com/go/MRrfyxY
Mrs. Wilson's Third Grade- https://signup.com/go/ixGOBzr
Mrs. Randles' Fourth Grade- https://signup.com/go/CytugMv
Mrs. Anguiano's Fifth Grade- https://signup.com/go/zPibMCv
We have seen an increase in illness this week. There have been cases of influenza and strep throat. Please watch for symptoms in your child and keep home until fever free for at least 24 hours.
March -
2 - 6 Enrollment for Returning Families
2 - Dr. Seuss Day, Send Dr. Seuss Books for us to Read with Partners (Please mark with your child's name).
4 – Parents Meeting & First Holy Communion Retreat, 6:30 in Church Basement
5 – Home & School Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
6 – GPT Play for Grade Preschool - 5th; Stations of the Cross, 11:30; Dismiss 1:00
9 – Reading Party; Little Ike Storytime; Little Ike Storytime
11 – No p.m. Bus Service
12 – No School, Conferences 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
13 – No School
16 – 20 Spring Break
23 - 27 Enrollment for New Students
25 – Confessions, Grades 3 - 5
26 - Kindergarten Roundup; Chrism Mass, Grades 4 & 5
27 – No Uniform, Fit & Fun Friday
31 – Preschool Open House, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Other Important Yearly Dates (New Items will be in bold as they are added)
April 3 – No School, Good Friday
April 6 – No School, Easter Monday
April 17 – Grade 5 to St. Xavier and Hildebrand Dairy
April 19 - First Communion
April 24 – Family Picnic, No Uniform Day; School Battle of the Books at 12:45 (Tentative)
April 30 – Spring Program, 7:00 p.m.
May 8 – Family Picnic Day, No Uniform Day, Field Day
May 18 - K - 5 Field Trip to Sedgwick County Zoo
May 20 – Preschool End of Year Program (10:00 a.m.) and Last Day; Fifth Grade Promotion Mass, 6:30 p.m. (Based on fifth grade parent survey for best option, this date/time will not change)
May 21 – Last Day, Dismiss 1:00; Transitional kindergartners are welcome to attend.
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God bless your family with a terrific weekend!
Principal Whitehair