St. Andrew's News August 28, 2026
Updated: Aug 28
Mrs. Hunter's Preschoolers enjoyed a "Teddy Bear" Picnic recently.
Learning is so much fun! Kindergartners had hands on practice of the sound /m/.
Week of August 31 - September 4
Monday – Superintendent, Mr. Andrews Visit in the Morning
Tuesday –School Mass, 2:00 p.m.; BOB, 3:00 – 4:15; Choir, 2:45 – 3:15
Wednesday – Summer Reading Logs Due; Home & School Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the School Gym
Thursday – Trash Bag Orders and Money Due; School Mass, 2:00 p.m.
Friday – No uniform (or Stuffy) Coupon Day From Back to School Night
Lunch Menu for the Week of August 31 - September 4
Monday - Rock & Roll Wrap, Mixed Veggies, Fruit & Milk
Tuesday - Fiestata, Romaine Salad Mix, Cucumbers, Fruit & Milk
Wednesday - Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Fruit & Milk
Thursday - Ham & Beans, Corn Bread, Winter Mix, Fruit & Milk
Friday - Sack Lunch Day
Other Notes-
Masses next week are on Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Please join us if you can. Collections from school masses in August & September go to the Adopt-a-Student Fund.
Our sympathy to Mrs. Wilson and her family in the loss of her mother-in-law, Kate Wilson. Kate was the speech pathologist at St. Andrew's for many years. Please keep her family in your prayers. May her soul rest in peace.
We are happy to welcome Carly Nusbaum to our staff. We look forward to having her work with students part-time starting next week. Welcome, Carly!
Summer reading logs are due by this Wednesday. WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE WHO WON - students vs. teachers!! Don't forget to turn your logs in to your teacher.
Due to the change of date for Grandparent Day, we prefer that students be in their uniforms on September 18. Please use your Back to School Night coupon on either September 4 or 11 instead of the 18th. THANKS!
Home & School Items
TRASH BAG SALES- All order forms and money are due this coming Thursday, September 3rd. Please reach out to Ann Strunk or Courtney Miller with any questions.
MEETING - THIS Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 p.m.
Calendar Items-
September-
2 - Home & School Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
3 - Trash Bag Orders and Money Due
4 - No Uniform/Bring a Stuffy Coupon Day from Back to School Night
11 - Trash Bag Pick-up Day (No Uniform Day from Back to School Night if you did not use on September 4)
18 - Grandparent Day, Sack Lunch Picnic Starting at Noon (DATE CHANGE)
25 - Family Picnic Day, No Uniform Day
28 - No School, In-service
Family Picnic Dates-
September 18 (Grandparents)
September 25
October 16
November 24 (Thanksgiving Meal), January 29
February 26,
April 30,
May 7 (Field Day)
Other Important Yearly Dates
(New dates will be added in bold,)
October 2 - Grades 3 - 5 to Maxwell Game Preserve
October 26 - School Picture Day
October 30 Halloween Tiger Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day Activities
November 24 - Thanksgiving Mass & Dinner
November 30 - St. Andrew Feast Day
December 8 - Christmas Program, Grades K - 5
December 16 - Pre-K Christmas Program, 6:00 p.m.
December 18 - Christmas Tiger Day
January 31 - February 6 Catholic Schools Week
February 12 - Valentine Tiger Day
February 20 - First Reconciliation
March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 - Starbase for Grade 5
April 29 - Spring Program
May 2 - First Holy Communion, 2:00 p.m.
May 7 - Field Day
May 17 - Last Day, Mrs. Hunter's Class, Program at 10:00 a.m.
May 18 - Last Day Mrs. Jenny Whitehair's Preschool Class, Program at 10:00 a.m.
May 19 - Last Day, K - 5, Dismiss 1:00
God bless your family with a terrific weekend!
Principal Whitehair
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