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St. Andrew's News, October 11, 2024

Principal Whitehair

Updated: Oct 14, 2024


We are SO PROUD of these students who earned the Bishop's Award for their state assessment scores! Parents will be given their awards at conferences.



Week of October 14 – 18


Sunday, October 13 – School Open House after masses for tours of the building addition and kitchen/workroom.  We will also have a dedication of the music room in Cecilia’s memory following the 10:30 mass. 


Monday – Science Activity – Acorns & Oak Trees in the Gym, 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday – No School Mass; Living Rosary, 2:00 p.m

Wednesday – No School Mass; Choir 2:30 – 3:00

Thursday –Adoration

Friday – Flu Shot Clinic; Reading Party; Family Picnic Day; Dismiss 1:00; NO UNIFORM DAY

 

Next Week Lunch Menu-

Monday - Rock n roll beef wraps, carrots, cheese stick, applesauce, milk

Tuesday - Sub sandwiches, corn, fruit, milk

Wednesday - Sweet & sour chicken, rice, rolls, green beans, fruit, milk

Thursday - Cook's Choice

Friday - Family Picnic Sack Lunch Day


Other Notes -

There are no school masses next week. All are welcome to join us for a Living Rosary on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in front of the school.


Join us next Friday, October 18 for FAMILY PICNIC DAY! It is also a NO UNIFORM DAY. We have moved the time to 12:00 NOON this year. Following this Friday's picnic, we will have a fun reading activity for all to enjoy in the gym and on the playground. Please plan to join us for closing prayer as well if you are able. Buses will run at 12:50, other students are dismissed at 1:00.


We will be participating in the Diocesan Diaper Drive and Boxes of Joy in November. Watch for details coming soon.


Our annual Veteran's Day activities are coming up in November. A Separate e-mail was sent with details. Sign up veterans for thank you letters using this link:





K, 1 & 2 Pumpkin Patch trip is Tuesday, October 29. Let us know if you are able to help drive that day.


We will be going to Sunnyside Pumpkin Patch in Assaria. We leave at 12:00 noon and will return between 3:00 - 3:30.



We are looking for individuals, groups, or businesses to sponsor trunks at our Trunk or Treat event. Please contact Principal Whitehair if you would like to host a trunk. THANK YOU!!


Conference Sign-up Links-

Parents - please click on the link(s) below to sign up for your child's conference.  Conferences are Thursday, October 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Preschool, Mrs. Hunter -  https://signup.com/go/jpSiztM

Preschool, Ms. Kohman -  https://signup.com/go/ooJFPFm

Preschool, Mrs. Whitehair -  https://signup.com/go/hQhGTEn

Kindergarten, Ms. Stoneberger -  https://signup.com/go/QwMAUvN

Grade 1, Miss Humphrey - https://signup.com/go/xGpSOSJ 

Grade 2, Mrs. Brantley -  https://signup.com/go/OZfQbgf

Grade 3, Mrs. Wilson -  https://signup.com/go/RnLkdZh

Grade 4, Mrs. Randles - https://signup.com/go/fhnasDp

Grade 5, Mrs. Anguiano -  https://signup.com/go/DqYwEPR

Calendar Items-

October-

13 - School Open for Tours After Sunday Masses

18 – Flu Shot Clinic; Reading Party; Family Picnic Day; Dismiss 1:00

23 – Preschool Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch

24 – No School, Conferences, 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

25 – No School

29 - Pumpkin Patch Trip for Grades K, 1, & 2

31 – Halloween Tiger Day, Trunk or Treat



Thank you to the Abilene Fire Department for teaching us fire safety tips on Wednesday!


November-

1 – Book Fair Opens

4 – Auction Meeting, Picture Retakes

8 – No School, Diocesan Inservice

 

Other important dates for this semester to get on your calendar-

 

November 14 – Body Venture

November 18 - 22 ITBS Week

November 26 – St. Andrew’s Feast Day Celebration; 10:30 Mass with Bshop Vincke & 11:30 Thanksgiving Lunch

December 12 – Christmas Program

December 18 – Pre-K Christmas Programs


AUCTION NEWS!!

  • RUBY JUBILEE is set for Saturday, March 1, 2025!

  • It is the 40th anniversary for our annual charity auction!

  • We had our first Steering Committee Meeting this week. Watch for important information coming soon about the many ways you can help.

  • PLANNING MEETING for all committee chairs and anyone interested in helping with planning - Monday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. in the school gym

  • LIVE AUCTION chairperson is needed for the auction. Contact Principal Whitehair if you'd like to share your time and talents for this.


God bless your family with a GREAT weekend!


Principal Whitehair





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