St. Andrew's News October 30, 2026

We had a GREAT TIME at Britt's Farm. THANK YOU to all who helped us on our field trip!!

Week of November 2 - 6

Monday –  

Tuesday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.; Choir, 2:45 – 3:15; BOB 3:00 – 4:15

Wednesday – Vision Screenings

Thursday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.

Friday – No School, Diocesan In-Service

Lunch Menu for the Week of November 2 - 6

Monday - Sweet & Sour Chicken, Savory Rice, Broccoli, Roll, Fruit & Milk

Tuesday - Chef's Salad, Cauliflower, Breadstick, Fruit & Milk

Wednesday - Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Pepper Strips, Roll, Fruit & Milk

Thursday - Chili, Crackers, Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Veggies, Fruit & Milk

Friday - No School

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.

MORE DIAPERS NEEDED THIS WEEK! We are collecting diapers of all sizes for Catholic Charities! Please help us with this great cause. Send any size or brand and we will deliver them to Salina on November 6. Help our pile GROW!! Thank you for helping families in need in our diocese.

Help us honor veterans! We are still in need of money for stamps, envelopes and supplies. If you'd like to honor a special veteran, you can purchase a flag to fly during Veterans Day week in his/her honor for $10. Proceeds go to Honor Flights.

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

THANK YOU to all who helped with our Fall Festival and Book Fair! Special thanks to chair of the Fall Festival Food - Melissa Reed, and to Book Fair Chair - Regina Berns. It was a great evening for our families and we had great helpers!

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A huge thanks to the middle and high school students who came to help with our

Fall Festival!! Jade Wilson, Josie Wilson, River Stephens, Anna Brooks, Jenny Brooks, Ella Strunk, Charly McAsey, Veronica Brooks, Emma Hottman, Chase Reed, & Weston Reed. (Sorry if I missed anyone!)

Next Home & School Meeting is Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m.

Faith Corner-

As we celebrate

All Saints’ Day on November 1 and

All Souls’ Day on November 2, we are reminded of the beautiful gift of our Catholic faith and the promise of eternal life. All Saints’ Day is a time to honor the saints who have gone before us and to encourage our children to follow their examples of faith, kindness, and love for God. On All Souls’ Day, we remember and pray for our loved ones who have passed away, trusting in God's mercy and everlasting love. We encourage our St. Andrew’s families to take a few moments together to pray, remember loved ones, and reflect on how we are all called to become saints through our everyday actions. May these special days bring peace, hope, and blessings to your families.

A Simple Family Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the saints who show us how to live with faith, kindness, and love. Help our family follow their example and grow closer to You each day. We ask You to bless and care for our loved ones who have passed away. May they rest peacefully in Your loving arms. Guide our hearts to love and serve others as Jesus taught us.

Amen.

-Faith for Families through FORMED - You are encouraged to learn more about the Catholic faith using this free resource - FORMED.ORG

November -

3 – Battle of the Books

4 – Vision Screenings

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

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

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