Crusader Connections
Father Andrew White S.J. School Newsletter
October 5, 2021
Growing in faith, wisdom, and love!
Important Dates
October 8: First Friday Mass (8:30am) & NJHS Induction Ceremony
October 12: PK - Grade 1 Field Trip
October 13: School Mass (8:30am) & St. Aloysius Confirmation (7pm)
October 15: Crusader Cup Golf Tournament & Faith Rally
October 18: HSPT Registration Opens (grade 8)
October 22: 4th Grade Field Trip
October 26: SMR Shadow Day
October 27: Whooo's Reading Fundraiser & Book Fair Begins
October 28: Early Dismissal (12:30pm) - End of 1st Quarter & Trunk or Treat
October 29: No School - Professional Day
Basketball and Cheerleading Season
The Southern Maryland Youth Basketball League is planning to have a 2021-22 Basketball Season. At this time, the league is going to start with Varsity teams only. The plan is to get JV going just after the New Year. The league will not play any games this season in the smaller gyms (such as FAW).
Varsity Rosters will be limited to 10 to 12 players. Both boys and girls teams will have two days of tryouts and will only be open to 7th and 8th grade this year. Players that have made the team will be notified after the 2nd tryout date. (This information has been communicated to 7th and 8th grade families - please see the email from Mrs. Szoch.)
Cheerleading: We are currently in need of a coach so please let the office know if you can help.
JV Girls and Boys Basketball: We will provide updates once we have more info from the SMYBL.
Pastor Appreciation Day
We express our heartfelt thanks for all the pastors that support our school, especially Fr. David Beaubien who visits us on a weekly basis and provides spiritual direction as he spreads God’s Word. May you have a happy Pastor Appreciation Day this Sunday, October 10th!
Monthly Virtue: Reverence
The Virtue of Reverence: Our school is participating in a Virtues in Practice program again this year. Each month, the whole school focuses on the same virtue as we hope to grow closer to Jesus by imitating His life and virtues. We also learn more about the saints who exemplify these good habits. This month students and families are learning about reverence. Please join them by modeling how you show your deepest respect for things of God during the month of October.
FAW Receives a Grant for Recycling Program!
At Father Andrew White School we are doing our best to exercise stewardship over God’s creation. From our youngest Crusaders bringing in watermelon seeds to plant, to our gardening elective students taking time to harvest, to our middle schoolers designing our Outdoor Classroom, to our school wide recycling efforts, we are good stewards. Our school recently received a grant from the Laudato Si' Program from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington for our Recycling Program! We will continue to do what we can to care for our wonderful home called earth! For more information on the ADW plan, visit here: https://adw.org/living-the-faith/social-concerns/laudato-si-action-plan/
Walk for the Poor Contest Winners = Free Tag Day!
Thank you to all who came out to attend the Friends of the Poor Walk last weekend. The three classes that won the challenge are: Grade 1, Grade 6, and Grade 7. Students in these classes have earned an Out of Uniform Day this Thursday, October 7th. Thank you for adhering to our Parent/Student handbook policies when considering what to wear on that day.
Interim Grades are Posted
Faith Rally!
Faith Rally is coming! This year, due to logistical difficulties, we are swapping our spring Faith Rally event with our normal fall event, the FAW Retreat! So, start thinking about your T-shirts for the "Wear Your Faith T-shirt" contest and gathering up those Thanksgiving Feast non-perishable items. We can't wait to celebrate our faith with the students! Look for the flyer next week with more info. Faith Rally will be on Friday, October 15th. #PlantingSeedsofFaithWisdom&Love
FAW Crusader Cup
Friday, October 15th at Breton Bay -- has filled our golf team max at the course. Thank you for the support and sponsorship. We sell out every year earlier and earlier. There are a few teams on the wait list that we are hoping to get in. Sometimes local companies sponsor the event for name recognition and then can't get players to fill their team. Our committee will work hard to make it a win-win situation for all.
We are looking for families and companies to support through our Marketing Sponsorship Opportunities. Please see the flyer for more details. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Crusader Cup Registration Form
For more information, visit our Crusader Cup webpage: https://www.fatherandrewwhite.org/crusader-cup-golf-tournament/
Chick-fil-A Lunch: Oct. 21st
Did you know that we offer a Chick-fil-A lunch once a month? Chick-fil-A lunch day is always the third Thursday of the month and can be ordered even if your child does not normally buy hot lunch. To order, please place your order via https://www.orgsonline.com by the regular monthly ordering deadline. Our next Chick-fil-A lunch is Thursday, October 21st. If you didn't order Chick-fil-A and you would like it for this month, we will allow a special exception by contacting Mrs. Rutherford at fawslunch@fatherandrewwhite.org no later than this Friday, October 8th.
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SCRIP Program
Service Scholarship Families - Please complete this form. It only takes 30 seconds!!
SCRIP Gift Card Fundraiser: New to our SCRIP gift card program? Feel free to contact Becky Tritschler by e-mail at faw.scrip@gmail.com. We carry SCRIP gift cards for all kinds of merchants from grocery stores and restaurants to clothing stores, airlines and hotels!
All Service Scholarship Families... please complete the form below!
Partners in Faith
Be sure to read this month’s Partners in Faith newsletter to find ideas to use at home to build a Christ-centered family life. It is our hope that your knowledge about Catholicism will grow and that you will find valuable tips that are useful. We are proud to be your partners in faith!
Youth News
Southern MD Roots Youth Group: Open House for all St. Mary's families/youth from Kindergarten to 12th grade! Please join us on Sunday, October 10th, from 11:30am - 2pm at Holy Angels School to learn about this active, faith-filled youth program...and how you can get involved! You can find us in the "youth room" on the 2nd floor. Can't make it on Sunday? Come to our first monthly meeting of the year, Wednesday October 13th, 5:30-6:45pm at Holy Angels. Go to https://southernmarylandroots.org/ or visit us on Facebook: somdroots or contact Theresa for more info: mcaartofgiving@gmail.com .
Book Fair Volunteers Wanted!
It's almost time for our Book Fair and we are excited that the Book Fair will be set up in our library again this year. The Book Fair will be held from October 27th - November 5th. We are looking for volunteers to help each day between the hours of 9:15 and noon AND during our big Trunk or Treat event. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours and to be able to see the great selection of Scholastic books that will be available to our students and families. If you are able to help or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Pietsch at fawslibrary@fatherandrewwhite.org.
FAW Golf Tournament Planning Committee
We are looking for a few great go getters and make it happen teammates. This team plans the logistics, pounds pavement to get sponsors + golfers, and hosts the day of the event. If you are interested in joining our Get-it-Done Committee, please email dawn@teamcarroll.com to sign up. We will be meeting virtually on Tuesdays from 6 to 7pm. Day of Event Volunteers - please email Julie Farasy at j_farasy@yahoo.com to sign up! Thank you!
Playground Volunteers
Thank you so much to those who have already signed up to be recess monitors during the first quarter. We still need to fill open time slots. If you are available, please consider signing up. Your child will love to have you here!! Access the sign-up here. Please email fawnews@fatherandrewwhite.org to get your name on the sign up document.
Weekly Reminders:
❏ Pre-order "Freddie the Flounder" Book
❏ Volunteer for Book Fair, Golf Tournament Helper, or Recess Monitor
❏ Complete SCRIP Rebate Form
❏ Order SCRIP
❏ Become a Sponsor in our Crusader Cup Golf Tournament
About FAW
Email: office@fatherandrewwhite.org
Website: https://www.fatherandrewwhite.org
Location: 22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 475-9795
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fawschool/
Twitter: @FAWcrusaders