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St. Andrew's News September 4, 2026

Principal Whitehair
Sep 4
3 min read
Third graders enjoyed a full moon art project last week.
Third graders enjoyed a full moon art project last week.



















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Week of September 7 - 11

Monday – No School, Labor Day

Tuesday – No School Mass, No Choir

Wednesday – Butterflies for Cecilia - Special Art Project

Thursday – School Mass, 2:00 p.m.

Friday – No uniform (or Stuffy) Coupon Day From Back to School Night (IF YOU DIDN"T USE THIS WEEK); Reading For Touchdowns


Lunch Menu for the Week of September 7 - 11

Monday - No School

Tuesday - Crispito, Refried Beans, Salad, Fruit & Milk

Wednesday - Chicken Leg, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Fruit & Milk

Thursday - Italian Pasta Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Peas & Carrots, Fruit & Milk

Friday - Sack Lunch Day


Other Notes-

School mass next week is on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Please join us if you can. Collections from school masses in September go to the Adopt-a-Student Fund. There is no school mass on Tuesda due to priest retreat.


We are happy to welcome Selinda Martin as a Title assistant. We look forward to having her work with students part-time starting next week. Welcome, Selinda!


Students will be completing a special butterfly art project this week in remembrance of Cecilia Graf, a beloved student who died in a tragic accident six years ago. Please continue to keep her family in your prayers.


Summer Reading contest winner is.........TEACHERS!!!! Congratulations to our teachers and staff who read A LOT over summer break. Thanks to all who participated!! KEEP READING and filling out your monthly logs. September student goal - if EVERY student completes their reading log - a FUN SURPRISE from Principal Whitehair awaits.


Due to the change of date for Grandparent Day, we prefer that students be in their uniforms on September 18. Please use your Back to School Night coupon on either September 4 or 11 instead of the 18th. THANKS!




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.


Please let us know if you have any questions. We need t-shirt sizes by WEDNESDAY, September 9.










Calendar Items-

September-

11 - Trash Bag Pick-up Day (No Uniform Day from Back to School Night if you did not use on September 4)

18 - Grandparent Day, Sack Lunch Picnic Starting at Noon

25 - Family Picnic Day, No Uniform Day

28 - No School, In-service


Family Picnic Dates-

September 18 (Grandparents)

September 25

October 16

November 24 (Thanksgiving Meal), January 29

February 26,

April 30,

May 7 (Field Day)




Other Important Yearly Dates

(New dates will be added in bold,)

October 2 - Grades 3 - 5 to Maxwell Game Preserve

October 26 - School Picture Day

October 30 Halloween Tiger Day

November 11 - Veteran's Day Activities

November 24 - Thanksgiving Mass & Dinner

November 30 - St. Andrew Feast Day

December 8 - Christmas Program, Grades K - 5

December 16 - Pre-K Christmas Program, 6:00 p.m.

December 18 - Christmas Tiger Day

January 31 - February 6 Catholic Schools Week

February 12 - Valentine Tiger Day

February 20 - First Reconciliation

March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 - Starbase for Grade 5

April 29 - Spring Program

May 2 - First Holy Communion, 2:00 p.m.

May 7 - Field Day

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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