January 19, 2015 - Saint Andrew CEC

Saint Andrew School Newsletter
January 19, 2015
From the Principal’s Desk
The mission of Saint Andrew
School is to proclaim the Good
News of Jesus Christ in order
to empower students to live the
message of the Gospel, to foster a community of practiced
faith and to promote a
generous spirit that brings
forth service to others. The
faculty and staff work together
to create a loving atmosphere
that fosters and maintains the
spiritual, social and academic
needs of students, and to instill
a lifetime appreciation for
learning in all members of our
school community.
Saint Andrew
Catholic Education Center
51 Wrights Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 215-968-2685
Fax: 215-968-4795
Email: www.standrewcec.com
This week at the sixth grade class liturgy, Father Wilson spoke about service in the homily.
He noted that our sixth graders have a service requirement for Confirmation but he wished they were
required to do community service after receiving all of the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
After Mass, I informed Father that we do have service requirements in seventh and eighth
grade as well. Years ago, I realized that most of our students attend high schools with service requirements, I thought: why should we stop service in seventh and eighth grade?
I spoke to the sixth graders after Mass and told them that service should become a habit.
Like piano lessons and soccer games, you improve with exercise and practice. We must get into the
mindset of performing community service.
I told the sixth graders a story about one of our graduates, who happens to be my daughter.
About six times a year, she goes into inner city schools in Washington, D.C. and meets with the principals. In cooperation with the administration, she designs murals for the schools. Laura sketches
out the mural on huge walls throughout the schools. She makes it like a paint by number. On Saturday mornings, a group from Hands on DC comes in and paints in the sketch.
Laura’s murals are gorgeous, and the students are delighted when they return to school on
Monday. I have even seen one of her murals in a television commercial. Last year she was asked to
paint a very large painting of the Capitol. The painting was featured in the annual banquet for Hands
on DC. She was named Volunteer of the Year; the painting was hung in a national gallery and eventually purchased for a great deal of money, which was used to help pay for more paint supplies.
In addition to her work with Hands on DC, Laura is president of the Young Alumni at
American University. Having just been married in August, we are still working out our relationship
as daughter and mother/mother-in-law. I do not want to be too interfering. I found a MotherDaughter Bucket List on Pinterest (one of my passions!) I emailed it to Laura and said we should do
some of the things. She sent it back immediately with items highlighted that she would like to do
right away.
One of the items was to work in a food pantry. She informed me that she volunteered
weekly. I had no idea. My daughter, the queen of the spreadsheet, told me that she organizes all of
the canned food donations. She told me that you cannot believe some of the things that come in
cans. So, the next time I go to visit DC, I’ll be beside Laura in the food pantry, volunteering side by
side.
Scholarship Received!
We have been just informed by Holy Ghost Preparatory School that Peter Taylor has received a Trustee scholarship. Fantastic, Peter!
Scholarship Received!!
We have been just informed by LaSalle College High School that Peter Taylor has received a Founder’s scholarship. Awesome job, Peter!
Scholarship Received!!!
We have been just informed by Archbishop Wood High School that Zoe Talbot has received a Tuition scholarship. Way to go, Zoe!
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CLEARANCES
NEW PROCEDURE
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Volunteers are welcome to Saint
Andrew School and are a valued member
of our team. As part of the Safe Environment policy, all school volunteers, WITHOUT exception, must complete all the
background checks and clearances. This
includes parents who will only be in the
school once or twice.
Examples:
Santa Secret Shop, lunch duty, book fair,
school dances, field trips, guest readers,
etc.
Change in Law
Are you a Mandated Reporter?
As part of our Catholic commitment to safe environments, the Archdiocese recently updated its policies and
training curriculum for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. These new
policies reflect the Church’s commitment
to always do more, as well as new Pennsylvania laws that go in effect on December 31, 2014. If you have direct contact
with children, you may be a mandated
reporter. Judy Weaver is our Safe Environment Coordinator and will be working
with our parish in the coming weeks to
educate mandated reporters about their
responsibilities and how to properly report child abuse to ChildLine, PA’s 24hour child abuse reporting hotline. In the
meantime, Judy can be reached at 215968-2685 ext. 266 with any questions.
Information is available at
www.childyouthprotection.org.
As we continue to do all we can
to keep our children safe, also know that
the Office for Child and Youth Protection
provides services, resources and support
toward healing for victims and survivors
of child sexual abuse and their families.
Victim services can be reached at 1-888800-8780 or via email at
[email protected].
ATTENTION:
Safe Environment Session
-Protecting God’s Children has
been filled to capacity. The next
session will be held sometime in
the Spring. Please check the
newsletter for more updates.
Thank you.
Hold the Date
Spring Your Faith
Saturday, April 18, 2015
9:00AM-12:30PM
Save the Date!
After the holidays, when you
are settling in for the long winter ahead,
mark your calendar for the Saint Andrew School Open House on January
25, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30
p.m. The Saint Andrew Catholic Education Center is located at 51 Wrights
Road. This will be the kick-off event
for Catholic Schools Week 2015 and
will immediately follow the 9:00 a.m.
Mass. Come and visit our beautiful
facility.
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SIBLING REGISTRATION
New registration paperwork
will be sent home shortly for siblings of
current Saint Andrew Preschool and
Saint Andrew Elementary School students. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REGISTRATION PAPERWORK FOR A
SIBLING WHO WILL BE NEW TO
SAINT ANDREW PRESCHOOL OR
SAINT ANDREW ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL, PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST FOR REGISTRATION
FORMS TO MRS. RACHUBA AT
[email protected]
Please include your child’s
name and date of birth and indicate the
Preschool program or grade for registration for the 2014/2015 school year.
If you have any questions regarding new sibling registration, please
contact Mrs. Deb Rachuba for K-8 registration and Mrs. Barb Wagner for Preschool registration.
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January 12, 2015 Top Team Mrs. DeMonte’s class, Grade 3 – 2,735 average of stickers per top 15 students Team of the week: Mrs. Eliason’s class, Grade 4 Top players of the week: Grace Kussay – Grade 4 Thomas Carelli – Grade 4 Charlotte Patel – Grade 3 Congratulations! Keep up the good work! ST. ANDREW SCHOOL N E WSLETTER
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NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENTER
4 WEST ROAD
NEWTOWN, PA. 18940 Phone: 215-497-9011
LIBRARY FUNDRAISER!!
St. Andrew School
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
15% of our ticketed sales will be donated
Please hand this to the
team member who takes your order so that we can receive
15% of the total sales generated by our group.
Student Name:____________________________________
Teacher Name:____________________________________
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LEGO CLUB
JOIN ST. ANDREW LEGO CLUB
Show us how creative you are! The club provides hands on and team building exploration for children in grades 2, 3 and 4. The club will meet on Tuesday from 3:15‐4:00 in Room 119. Space is limited. The fee is $20.00 for the session. Please send cash or checks made out to Saint Andrew. This fee is used to purchase more Lego materials. Each session will have 6 classes. If your child is interested please fill out and return by January 30. Thank you, Mrs. Adden Mrs. Finegan Lego Club Session 2 February 3 Create Technology February 10 Valentine Theme February 17 Make an Animal February 24 Put it in Motion March 3 School Theme March 10 Free Choice ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Permission Slip for Lego Club I give permission for ____________________________Room_____ to be a member of the Lego Club. I am aware that pick up is at 4:00. As per school policy children not picked up by 4:10 will be taken to CARES. Parent Signature ___________________________________ Emergency information in case the club is cancelled: Phone Number___________________ E‐mail Address ___________________ Thank you! JANUARY 19, 2015
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Saint Andrew Fathers’ Committee
Feast of Saint Joseph’s Day Celebration
To benefit the Fathers’ Committee Scholarship Fund Saturday, March 21, 2015 / 6:30 – 10:00 PM Rose Bank Winery The Rose Ballroom, 258 Durham Road, Newtown * * * Catering provided by Christine’s Restaurant of Yardley (385 Oxford Valley Road, Yardley) Served by the “Dads” of the Fathers’ Committee Chicken Marsala / Vodka Penne / Meatballs / Penne Marinara / Chicken Fingers / Salad / Rolls / Desserts B.Y.O. Spirits & Beer. No outside wine. Wine must be purchased at the event Entertainment will be provided by D.J. John DiPierro Please detach and complete the below form with your payment (check only) and return it to either the Saint Andrew rectory office, Saint Andrew CEC or place in the Sunday collection basket by Sunday, March 1. Join us at Saturday Evening 5 PM Mass prior to the Celebration! ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
Event Tickets: Name: ________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: ________________________________ # Adults ($25 PP): _________ # Children, K to Grade 8, ($15 PP): __________ # Children, Pre‐K or younger, (FREE): _________
Sponsorships (Help support the Fathers’ Committee annual scholarship to two Saint Andrew graduates continuing their Catholic education. Sponsors will receive signage recognition and mention during the celebration): Scholarship Sponsor ‐ $250 donation (includes two adult tickets) Dinner Sponsor ‐ $100 Total $ Amount of Check Included _______________ Make checks payable to “Saint Andrew Home and School, c/o Fathers’ Committee”. Mark envelopes: Fathers’ Committee Feast of Saint Joseph. For more information, call John Evans (267.565.9753), Duke Misnik (609.658.1848) or email [email protected]. Seating is limited so please reserve early. Day of Celebration walk‐ins are welcome, but not guaranteed. JANUARY 19, 2015
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Saint Andrew CYO Basketball Program Presenting Join our Saint Andrew CYO Basketball program as they strive to fill the shelves of the new food pantry at Saint Malachy Parish in Philadelphia.
We are collecting canned meats (tuna, chicken, corned beef, deviled ham, sausages and SPAM) after the CYO Basketball Masses at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Donations can also be dropped off in the CYO office at the Catholic Education Center. JANUARY 19, 2015
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TLC - 4 - ME
Saint Andrew Preschool
51 Wrights Road
Newtown, PA 18940
215-968-2685
TLC- 4 -ME is an opportunity for parent and child to share special time together. Parent and
child will interact and explore music, crafts, story time and physical fitness fun. Come and
share this precious time with your child. We will meet once a week on Friday mornings. There
are two sessions available from 8:30 am to 9:30 am or 10:15 am to 11:15 am. Classes are for
children 18 months to 3 years old. Class size is limited and enrollment is open to everyone!
WINTER/SPRING SESSION: February 13-May 15
Classes on: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13,
3/20, 3/27, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/8, 5/15
Cost: $120.00
12 classes
** cost of classes includes all activity fees
Child’s Name:______________________________________
Birthdate:______________
Parent/Caregiver:___________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_____________________ Phone____________
E-Mail Address :_____________________________________
Please select your choice.
____8:30-9:30 class
____10:15-11:15 class
Make checks payable to Saint Andrew Preschool. Thank you!
Parent/ Caregiver
Signature:_________________________________________
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Join Father Buck, a team of chaperones
& TWO busses of teens on
Friday, June 26th – Sunday, June 28th
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This conference sells out immediately and WE DO NOT WANT OUR ST. ANDREW
TEENS TO MISS OUT! Please send you registration in NOW to guarantee their
spot.
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THIS AWESOME OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO ALL 8 to 12 Grade
STUDENTS
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Watch the 2015 Limitless Promo Video here:
http://youtu.be/TuOg4m_2Hhw
You do not want your teen to miss this powerful encounter with Christ and
with other teens!
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Register for only $275.00.
(Conference fee + Housing + Food + costs of bus + t-shirt)
To reserve your teen's spot email Liz Tolkach at
[email protected] with your child's name, grade, parent contact
email and cell numbers.
Then mail your payment, made payable to “St. Andrew Church” to
Liz Tolkach
St. Andrew Catholic Education Center
51 Wrights Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
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Knights of Columbus
Hennessy Council
Basketball Free Throw
GIVE IT A SHOT Its FREE !
Boys & Girls
Ages 9 to 14
WHEN
Monday, January 19, 2015
2:00 – 3:00 PM
WHERE
Northampton Recreation Center Rte 332
345 Newtown-Richboro Rd, Richboro
CONTACT:
Jim Donahue 215-322-1842
Registration can be completed on the day of the event and pre-registration is not required. All
contestants will need the signature of a parent or designated adult to confirm age
eligibility and to give permission to participate
The Knights of Columbus stage a national Free Throw
Contest annually. All contestants will be presented with a Certificate of Participation and a jacket
patch. The girls and boys who win in various age brackets will each receive a trophy and will have
an opportunity to represent the Hennessy Council at the District level in February, 2015.
PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED.
Contestant's age on Jan 1, 2015 determines age eligibility.
IT'S FREE!!
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CAN YOU HELP
ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE?
St. John's services 300-400 homeless men 5 days a week, and houses several that
are dying. They give these men travel size toiletries whenever they can. However
they depend on donations in order to do this. If, when you come home from your
travels, you find that there are a bunch of these in your suitcase, could you
consider donating them? There is a box in the foyer of the school where your
donations can be dropped off. Several woman of the parish volunteer there on a
regular basis and will be happy to deliver them.
Thank you so much for your help for these homeless.
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Thank you for your interest in attending the SMARTPHONES
TO SOCIAL MEDIA event on Jan. 27th
Are you
concerned about the impact of technology on your kids' lives? Most parents are. The "Raising Great Kids" presentation on Jan.
27th will discuss the role of technology in children's lives and practical ways that parents can help kids learn to navigate this new
world safely.
In order to design our presentation to best answer the questions and issues that you and your kids are facing, please
take a moment to complete a short, anonymous SURVEY by clicking HERE. These survey responses will be used to
help us tailor the presentation to your main issues and concerns.
If you haven't already RSVPd for this FREE event, please do so below so we can prepare materials and handouts. We encourage you to
forward this invitation to your friends and neighbors who would be interested in attending this event.
Thank you and see you on January 27th!
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Saint Andrew Life Teen/Edge
Help the teens of Saint Andrew Parish make a
“change”
Donate a Package of diapers to benefit the Women’s
Community Center, Bristol, PA
January 12th – 31st
Saint Andrew Catholic Education Center
51 Wrights Road
Newtown, PA 18940
All donations can be dropped off in the YM Office at
the CEC
Special request for sizes: newborn, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Questions? Call 267-352-0173 or email us at
[email protected]
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