St. Andrew's News November 6, 2026
A HUGE THANK YOU to those who provided trunks for our Halloween Trunk or Treat!! We had SUCH a terrific day!! There were many more trunks not pictured and we are so grateful to each one of you for making our day so special!
Fifth Graders did a TERRIFIC job on their Halloween Games this year! Thank you to each of them and to their parents, Mrs. Anguiano, Miss Humphrey, and the first grade parents for a fun Tiger Day. Thanks also to the middle school helpers who came to assist with games.
Week of November 9 - 13
Monday – Start ITBS
Tuesday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.; Choir, 2:45 – 3:15; School Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Veterans Day Activities starting at 10:00; Hearing Screenings
Thursday – School Adoration Hour, 11:00 – 12:00; Little Ike Storytime; School Mass, 2:00 p.m.
Friday – Duty Free Lunch for Staff; Fourth Grade to Bingo at Village Manor
Lunch Menu for the Week of November 9 - 13
Monday - BBQ Riblet on Hoagie, Fries, Green Beans, Fruit & Milk
Tuesday - Fiestada, Romaine Salad Mix, Cucumber Slices, Fruit & Milk
Wednesday - Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Roll, Fruit & Milk
Thursday - Cowboy Cavatini, Breadstick, Corn, Fruit & Milk
Friday - Sack Lunch Day
Other Notes-
School masses next week are on Tuesday & Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Please join us if you can. Collections from school masses in November go to the iGiveCatholic Campaign.
Children's choir sings this Sunday at 10:30 mass. Wear church clothes or a uniform. Meet in church at 9:30 to practice. All children in grades 1 - 5 are welcome to help!
We are past the shorts season. As noted in the uniform policy, please switch to uniform pants and girls must wear leggings or tights if wearing a skirt or jumper. THANKS!
Students in grade 3 - 5 will take the IOWA assessment next week. Please make sure your child gets pleny of rest and a good breakfast each day. Your encouragement to do their best is also appreciated.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS ALL VETERANS! We are excited to welcome veterans on Veterans Day, this coming Wednesday at 10:00 in the gym. Family members of students who are veterans are welcome to join us for lunch as well. Special thanks to our own favorite veteran, Mrs. Anguiano for leading the letter writing project and organizing our veteran activities. I believe she said they sent out over 400 letters to veterans this year thanking them for their service!!
DID YOU HEAR?? A Federal Tax Credit Program is coming in 2027! This will be a tremendous help for us financially. Income levels are higher so more students will qualify, and EVERY TAX PAYER can contribute up to $1700 of which 100% can be taken as a credit toward federal taxes. All schools in the diocese will work with ACE on this Federal Tax Credit Program. Keep watching for more details to come!
Home & School Items
Next Home & School Meeting is Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.
Faith Corner-
Our school family has signed up for an hour of adoration on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parents/grandparents you are welcome to join us in quiet prayer time in the church if you'd like. We are hoping to grow closer to our Savior by spending more time IN HIS PRESENCE. Bishop Vincke is encouraging more time in adoration within our diocese.
-Faith for Families through FORMED - You are encouraged to learn more about the Catholic faith using this free resource - FORMED.ORG
November -
6 – No School, Diocesan Institute
9 – 13 Iowa Assessments
11 - Veteran's Day Activities; Hearing Screenings
12 – Little Ike Storytime
13 – Fourth Grade Bingo at Village Manor
16 – Home & School Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
24 - Thanksgiving Mass & Dinner
30 - St. Andrew Feast Day Picture Retakes, Class Group Pictures; Staff Picture 8:00 a.m. in Parish Hall (Volunteers needed to watch students for about 10 minutes)
Other Important Yearly Dates
(New dates will be added in bold,)
November 11 - Veteran's Day Activities
November 24 - Thanksgiving Mass & Dinner
November 30 - St. Andrew Feast Day
December 2 - Grades 4 & 5 to Eisenhower Center; High School Christmas Music Tour; 10:45 a.m.
December 9 - Christmas Program, Grades K - 5
December 16 - Pre-K Christmas Program, 6:00 p.m.
December 18 - Christmas Tiger Day
January 8 - Grade 4 & 5 to Eisenhower Center
January 29 - Family Picnic Day
January 31 - February 6 Catholic Schools Week
February 5 - Grades 4 & 5 to Eisenhower Center
February 12 - Valentine Tiger Day
February 20 - First Reconciliation
February 26 - Family Picnic Day
March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 - Starbase for Grade 5
April 2 - Grades 4 & 5 to Eisenhower Center
April 29 - Spring Program
April 30 - Family Picnic Day
May 2 - First Holy Communion, 2:00 p.m.
May 7 - Field Day & Family Picnic
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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