October 23, 2018 P.O. Box 231 Helena, Montana 59624 1900 Flowerree Street Helena, Montana 59601 406-449-3201(Phone) 406-449-0129 (Fax) www.standrewschool.org We encourage everyone to receive the newsletter by email. To do so, you must go to our website: www.standrewschool.org Looking Ahead: Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov1 Nov 7 Nov 7 Nov 20 Nov 20 Nov 21-23 Nov 29 Nov 30 Candy Sale Begins School Pictures Teachers at 7:45 am (Sibling photos 8-8:30 am) Halloween Dance Gr. 8-12 7-10:30pm Fall Festival 1-3 pm Pumpkin theme: Looney Toons Late Start 8:15 am- All Saints Day Report Cards Teacher s meeting: Early Release Adoption Day Ceremony at the Capital gr. 3-5 1:30-3pm K-1 Bowl of Thanks Thanksgiving Break Picture re-takes 8:30-9:30am Feast of St. Andrew Mass 10am NOVEMBER 1 ST : LATE START- 8:15 AM In order to give families the chance to attend the 7:00 am Mass at the Cathedral on All Saints Day, November 1, the school will start at 8:15 am. If you are unable to send your children late on this day, please let your child s teacher know. There will be someone at the school by 7:45 am to watch them, but we want to know in advance. EARLY RELEASE Our early release day is Wednesday, November 7 th for teachers meetings. All students will be dismissed at 11:35am. Please make sure arrangements have been made for your children
Oct. 29: Bring Your Pumpkins in for the CARVING CONTEST Theme: Looney Tunes Pumpkins are needed for each classroom so students may carve them for the Fall Festival Contest. Classes are to designate students to bring pumpkins and carving kits into the classroom no later than this Monday, October 29. Each class will submit a carved, decorated pumpkin. One pumpkin will be declared a winner based on amount of money collected. To vote for a pumpkin, place dollar bills in the receptacle next to it. Funds will be donated to Good Samaritan Assistance Ministry to help struggling families pay bills during the holiday season. Please do not allow students to bring knives as only carving kits are allowed. Pumpkins must be carved and in the gym by 9:00 the morning of the festival. Fall Festival- October 31 Come celebrate All Hallow s Eve with us on October 31 st at 1:00 pm. Our high school students have been working hard to get their booths ready for the children and their parents. It should be tons of fun! Please come join in on the fun for all families are welcome! We are in need of candy for the Fall Festival. All families are asked to bring one bag to the office on Oct. 31 st. October 26: Halloween Dance Dance! Dance! Dance! Grades 8-12 Friday, October 26, 7:00-10:30pm (10:30-10:45 clean-up) The cost is $3 or canned goods for Food Share. The DJ is Dr. Smillie. Chaperones are Mr. Greaney and Mrs. Lozano Pick-up lane in the Parking Lot Parents, thanks for your efforts to keep the parking lot running smoothly. There have been enormous improvements in wait times over past years! We want to remind everyone that things are going better because of the new system. PLEASE STICK WITH IT!!!! If you come into the school, you need to park in one of the regular parking spaces. Do not leave your vehicle in the pick-up lane! Also, please pull ahead to the end of the pick-up lane so more cars are able to enter the parking lot. Children are not to exit their vehicles until they reach the end of the pickup lane. Children must exit on the passenger side of the vehicle. For safety, they need to use the sidewalk and may not cross the open parking lot unless accompanied by an adult.
Carroll College Game Concessions Our school has the opportunity to raise funds at Carroll College home football games for student activities and sports. We are in charge of two concessions: Bodacious Burgers and All American. We are in need of parents and 7-12 th grade parents to work the booths. Games are on Saturday and typically workers must be at the booth from 10:30-2:00 or 3:00 pm. Sign-up sheets are in the high school wing or you may call the school office to volunteer. Dates are: October 27 November 10 PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP! THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO EARN PIP POINTS! Parent Volunteers- VIRTUS CLASS NEEDED VIRTUS.ORG Please remember that anyone working with students at the school must participate in a VIRTUS training session and consent to a background check. You must sign in online before attending a class. Go to www.virtusonline.org Choose First time registrant shown on the left side of screen Sign up for the St Andrew School class offered Here is a list of the upcoming classes for Protecting God's Children for Adults Where: St. Mary Catholic Community (Helena) 1700 Missoula Avenue When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 6:00 PM Estimated length of session: 3 hrs Wheelchair accessible: Yes Protecting God's Children for Adults Where: St. Andrew School (Helena) 1900 Flowerree When: Saturday, November 10, 2018 10:00 AM Estimated length of session: 3 hrs Parents will also be required to fill out a volunteer form if they are working in the classrooms. You may pick these up at the office. 40 Days for Life Our high school student council invites our community to come pray with them for pregnant women and unborn children as part of the 40 Days for Life Event. We will gather outside Planned Parenthood (1500 Cannon St.) on Thursday, Oct. 25 and Friday, Nov 2 from 3:15-4:00 pm.
igivecatholic St. Andrew School is excited to participate in this year's igive Catholic giving day on Tuesday, November 27th. After Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday, Cyber Monday, consider participating in igive Catholic on Tuesday to support our school. Do you have a Facebook account? Please support the school through the igivecatholic campaign by posting messages like the following: On Nov 27 I am proud to support St. Andrew School through #igivecatholic. Join me in making a difference in our Catholic Community! Here is the link to our site: https://helena.igivecatholic.org/organizations/st-andrew-schoolhelena SPORTS UPDATES TENNIS St. Andrew Tennis Teams will have their first session on October 28 th from 4:30-6pm at the Last Chance Tennis Center. The tennis center is located across from the airport. Tennis coaches are still needed. Any parent interested in being a coach, please contact Ethan Melton at 406 465-2163 or email: emanicemythwizard@gmail.com Jr. High Boys Basketball Practices: Monday 10/22 3:00-4:30 Tuesday 10/23 7:00-8:30 Friday 10/26 3:30-5:00 Monday 10/29 3:00-4:30 Tuesday 10/30 7:00-8:30 Friday 11/2 4:00 GAME away vs. MT City JR. High Boys Basketball Games: November 2 nd Away vs. MT City 4:00 MT City November 5 th Home vs. Home school 5:30 pm St. Andrew Gym November 16 th Away vs. MT City 4:00 MT City November 26 th Home vs. Home School 5:30pm EH City Hall November 27 th Away vs. Clancy 4:00pm Clancy December 4 th Home vs. Boulder 4:00pm St. Andrew Gym December 11 th Home vs. Helena Christian 5:30pm TBD December 17 th Away vs. Boulder 4:00pm Boulder December 18 th Home vs. Helena Christian 5:30pm TBD
Gym Addresses: Clancy School 18 Clancy Creek Rd. Clancy, MT MT City School 11 McClellan Creek Rd. Clancy, MT Boulder School 205 S Washington St. Boulder, MT Contacts: Athletic Director: Molly LaChere 406-465-4002 High School Girls Basketball Practices Monday 10/22 4:30-6:00 Tuesday 10/23 3:00-4:30 Thursday 10/25 7:00-8:30 Monday 10/29 4:30-6:00 Tuesday 10/30 4:30-6:00 Thursday 11/1 4:30-6:00 High School Boys Basketball Practices Monday 10/22 6:00-7:30 Tuesday 10/23 6:00-7:30 Thursday 10/25 6:00-7:30 Monday 10/29 6:00-7:30 Tuesday 10/30 6:00-7:30 Thursday 11/1 6:00-7:00 Emerald Isle Auction 2019 We are starting auction procurement now! Procurement cards are ready for pick up in the school office: This is a huge job and is crucial to the auction. Everyone needs to help out! If each family can take 5 cards, this would be done quickly. Come soon to get your choice of cards. Call Deidre Teodosio at the school office for details or see below: Remember to check the book before contacting a business or individual about a donation. When picking up a card always write your name in the book as indicated. Then take the card with you. It is very embarrassing to contact someone requesting a donation when someone else has already been to visit, but did not mark the card out in the book. If you are unable to get to the school to check out the cards, please contact the secretary and ask her to check certain cards out in your name and hold them. Stay on the line to make sure those cards are not already checked out. Cards should be picked up within the week or they will be returned to the box. Be sure to take these items with you when procuring: procurement card, procurement letter, calendar & pencil/pen. Make notes on the card, including contact dates/times, pick-up date/time (if you are not given the item immediately), value of the donation, point of contact, donor's mailing address, phone number and item(s) or service(s) being donated. This information is important for crediting the donor correctly and sending them a thank you card for their generosity. Do not be discouraged if you have to call back several times and get passed to various people. They are busy people, too. Sample Call Script: Hello, my name is. I am calling on behalf of St. Andrew School. (Thank you for your generous donation last year). We are holding our annual Emerald Isle Auction on February 24th, 2018. Would you be willing to donate an item or gift certificate or make a donation to our school?... Thank you for your support! If you cannot procure items, but can pick them up once they are ready, please call Jenne Caudle 202-2391
WHY WE SUPPORT ST ANDREW SCHOOL The school is working on new promotional materials for incoming families and possible donors. We need input from our families for this project. By sharing your personal connections, you have the power to encourage others to support the school s mission which is close to your heart. Please consider answering any or all of these questions and handing this in to the office. How did you first hear about the St. Andrew School? What made you decide to send your children? How has your family been personally affected by the school s mission? Why do you continue to support the school? What s your favorite thing about St. Andrew? What s one thing you wish others knew about the school?