St. Andrew's News, February 6, 2026
- Principal Whitehair
- Feb 6
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 8
We LOVED the saint costumes last week!!
We also loved the career costumes!
Tomorrow - Saturday, February 7, 9:00 a.m. - First Reconciliation
Week of February 9 - 13
Monday – Vision Screenings
Tuesday – BOB, 3:00 - 4:15; School Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday –
Thursday – Valentine Tiger Day; Dickinson County Conservation Dinner, 6:00 p.m. at Sterl Hall
Friday – No School, Auction Workday; Donor Night, 6:00 (Family Hour), 7:30 (Adults Only)
Saturday, February 14 - Auction, 6:00 p.m.
Other Notes-
There are no school masses next week. Please join us the week after the auction on Tuesday and Wednesday (ASH WEDNESDAY) at 2:0-0 p.m.
Second graders will make their First Reconciliation tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. Thank you to Mrs. Brantley for preparing them for this special sacrament and to Mrs, Elliott, Fr. Peter, Fr. Kade, and the ladies helping with the reception.
Students may bring valentines for classmates next week. We will celebrate on Thursday (Wednesday for morning preschool).
The AUCTION is next weekend! THANK YOU to all who have been helping and those who will help next week! Your prayers and support for a successful outcome would be appreciated!
RESTORED ORDER OF THE SACRAMENTS is coming soon to our diocese. This means that second graders will continue to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation, but Frist Communion and Confirmation will move to grade 3. See Bishop Vincke's message about this here: Sacramental Preparation – Catholic Diocese of Salina
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who placed int he Dickinson County Soil Conservation Poster/Limerick Contest. They will be recognized at the Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 12th at 6:00 PM at Sterl Hall.
Elijah Lambotte, Samson Brittendall, Ryken Stephens, Magnolia Loader, Charly McAsey, Hazel McAfee, Tucker Brooks, Sadey Moon, Creyton Burns, River Stephens, Maxwell Sawyer, Logan Bement, Veronica Brooks, Ella Strunk
Auction News
Raffle ticket are due to the office by Thursday, February 12, at noon to count toward weekly prizes Weekly prizes for top sellers will be awarded each Friday until the auction.
-WEEK 1 Winner - Caleb Evans
-WEEK 2 Winner - Pearl Kemp
-WEEK 3 Winners - Hallie & Eli Brantley
-WEEK 4 - Camden & Cohen Miller
A sign-up link is below. We ask that each family try to sign up to help in some way. YOU HELP IS needed and much appreciated!
Friday, February 13 is auction workday. There is no school. The auction is Saturday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and all attending must be 21 or older.
Class projects are an important part of our auction. Each student is asked to contribute $5 - $10 toward the class project (or an item in some cases). Send money to your classroom teacher.
Stewardship Opportunities -
Auction Help Sign Up Link-
Auction Food Committee Link-
Donor Night Food Link-
Calendar Items -
February -
7 – First Reconciliation, 9:00 a.m.
10 – School Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
12 – Tiger Day Hosted by 4th & K
13 – No School, Auction Workday
14 – Auction
16 – No School, Inservice
20 – Grades 4 & 5 to Eisenhower Center
23 - Spring Pictures, No Uniform Day
27 – Family Picnic, No Uniform Day
Other Important Yearly Dates (New Items will be in bold as they are added)
Other Yearly Dates -
March 4 – Parents Meeting & First Holy Communion Retreat
March 5 – Home & School Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
March 6 – Dismiss 1:00
March 9 – Reading Party
March 12 – No School, Conferences 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
March 13 – No School
March 16 – 20 Spring Break
March 26 - Kindergarten Roundup
March 27 – No Uniform, Fit & Fun Friday
April 3 – No School, Good Friday
April 6 – No School, Easter Monday
April 19 - First Communion
April 24 – Family Picnic, No Uniform Day
May 8 – Family Picnic Day, No Uniform Day, Field Day
May 18 - K - 5 Field Trip to Sedgwick County Zoo
May 20 – 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
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God bless your family with a terrific weekend!
Principal Whitehair