St. Andrew's News October 2, 2026
Thank you to all who helped with our field trip to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge today!!
Week of October 5 - 9
Monday – Fire Safety Visit, 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.; Choir, 2:45 – 3:15; Tax Credit Scholarship Question and Answer Opportunity with Joe Walter, 11:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
Wednesday – Altar Server Training, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.; Little Ike Storytime
Friday – Flu Shot Clinic; Fifth Grade Bingo at Village Manor; Trash Bag Sales Party, 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Menu for the Week of October 5 - 9
Monday - Cook's Choice
Tuesday - Crispito, Romaine Salad Mix, Cherry Tomatoes, Spanish Rice, Fruit & Milk
Wednesday - Chicken Drummy Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Summer Mixed Vegetables, Roll, Fruit & Milk
Thursday - Lasagna Cheese Rolls, Romaine Salad Mix, Cucumber Slices, Garlic Breadstick, Fruit & Milk
Friday - Sack Lunch Day - Bring a Lunch or Order from the Kitchen
Other Notes-
School masses next week are on Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Please join us if you can. Collections from school masses in October go to the Catholic Charities Diaper Drive.
Fall field trips have been set. See dates below. We will need drivers for these events. Please contact your child's teacher if you can drive and help transport students. Paperwork and training are required in advance. Contact Mrs. Dahl or Principal Whitehair for details on requirements. This is a great way to meet stewardship hours and helps us out so much! Thank you to those who drove today to Maxwell Game Preserve!
Please help us recruit substitutes for all positions. We would love to add to our list of subs to call on when staff members need to be gone. We offer competitive pay and welcoming and supportive environment. Subs are needed in all positions - teachers, paras, cook, lunch server, cleaning, and office. Substitutes for TEACHERS need a sub license, but this process is not difficult. All subs need diocesan training and a background check. Contact Principal Whitehair or Mrs. Dahl if interested.
PLEASE HELP us get the word out about the Kansas Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
A representative from our Scholarship Granting Organization - Cornerstone Foundation - will be here THIS Tuesday, October 6 in the parish center to answer any questions you may have. Joe Walter will be here 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (he will attend school mass).
Thank you for helping get word out about this terrific opportunity for our students and for tax payers. It's a WIN - WIN. Tax payers get to redirect part of their tax liability and students benefit with scholarships.
We need proof of residence for all K - 5 students. If you have not completed yet, use this link: https://forms.gle/P67qTb1jGqQpcboD8 - or you can bring proof to the school office or send a picture to Principal Whitehair at 785-250-9129 or by e-mail. An August or September utility bill works well. THANK YOU!!
If you haven't signed up for the REMIND app and you'd like to receive text message reminders about non-emergency events, please use the link(s) below that correspond with your child(ren).
Mrs. Hunter's Preschool https://www.remind.com/join/6hf9ck
Mrs. Whitehair's Preschool https://www.remind.com/join/egcb729
Ms.Stoneberger's Kindergarten https://www.remind.com/join/msstoneber
Ms.Humphrey's First Grade Class https://www.remind.com/join/ehf889
Mrs.Brantley's Second Grade https://www.remind.com/join/f88he2d
Mrs. Wilson's Third Grade https://www.remind.com/join/egfgdea
Mrs.Randles' Fourth Grade https://www.remind.com/join/gga272
Mrs. Anguiano's Fifth Grade https://www.remind.com/join/habk488
Battle of the Books Club https://www.remind.com/join/gc784g
Please Join Us!
What: Public Square Rosary Crusade
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m.
Where: East side of the Parish Hall
Who: All are invited!
Why: To pray for our church, community, country and world
Questions? Ask Sharon Wilson swilson@sasabilene.com
Home & School Items
The Home & School fee is due if you haven't paid this yet. This covers field trips for your child, and a new t-shirt.
Fall Festival is Saturday, October 24
Book Fair is October 20 - 27
Watch for sign-up coming soon for helpers!
Faith Corner -
-Restored Order of the Sacraments is a very important topic for the families in our diocese. Parents are encouraged to learn more by reading Deacon Bill Meagher's guide using the link below-
-Faith for Families through FORMED - You are encouraged to learn more about the Catholic faith using this free resource - FORMED.ORG
Below is a recent recommendation from Superintendent Andrews-
FORMED Recommendation: St. Thérèse of Lisieux—A Story of Humble Love
With the feast of St. Thérèse approaching on October 1, this short episode from the God’s Princesses series offers a wonderful way to introduce younger students to the “Little Flower.” Through a fun, faith-filled story, children will discover how Thérèse learned to follow God wholeheartedly through humility, trust, and small acts of love. Please consider sharing this resource with your elementary teachers and families. Watch on FORMED
THERE ARE MANY AMAZING videos on FORMED and all families in our diocese have free access. Be sure to share your own recommendations with me and I will share here.
Watch here in coming weeks for more recommendations.
October-
5 – Fire Safety Talk, 10:15 a.m.
6 - SGO Representative Here to Answer Questions about Tax Credit Program
8 – Little Ike Storytime
9 – Flu Shot Clinic
13 – BOB; School Council Meeting
16 – Preschool Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch; Reading Party; Family Picnic Day, 12:00; Dismiss 1:00
20 – Classroom Visits with Bishop Vincke, 1:00; Mass at 2:00; Sack Lunches in Classrooms or Outside Due to Ham Loaf Dinner set up in Gym; Book Fair Begins
21 – No Afternoon Bus Service
22 – Dismiss 11:00; Conferences 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
23 – No School
24 - Fall Festival
26 – Picture Day
27 - Book Fair Ends
28 - K - 2 Field Trip to Britt's Farm
30 – Tiger Day Hosted by Grades 1 & 5; Middle School Leadership Class Helpers Here in afternoon
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 9 - Christmas Program, Grades K - 5
December 16 - Pre-K Christmas Program, 6:00 p.m.
December 18 - Christmas Tiger Day
January 29 - Family Picnic Day
January 31 - February 6 Catholic Schools Week
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 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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