Crusader Connections
Father Andrew White S.J. School Newsletter
November 29, 2022
Important Dates
November 29: Giving Tuesday
November 30: High School Placement Test (8th Grade), Science/History Fair Projects Due & Middle School Monthly Activity
December 1: Science/History Fair, 6:30 - 7:30pm
December 2: First Friday Mass Hosted by Grade 5, 8:30am & NJHS Induction Ceremony
December 7: Progress Reports Posted on Portal (grades 4-8) & Sacrament of Reconciliation
December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass, 8:30am & Christmas Pageant + Cookie/Hot Cocoa Walk, 5:45pm
December 9: Santa Shop
December 12: Field Trip, Grades 3, 4 & 5
December 16: Early Dismissal, 12:30pm
December 19 - January 2: No School - Christmas Break
Advent
Advent began this past Sunday, November 27th. We will light a candle on our Advent Wreath as part of morning prayers each day. We will also use a Jesse Tree and decorate it with special ornaments. We hope our families will emphasize Advent in their homes as we prepare to celebrate our Lordβs birth.
Today is Giving Tuesday!
Itβs #GivingTuesday! This is a nationally celebrated day devoted to giving back. We hope you will consider donating to our amazing school! By donating to Father Andrew White School, you are supporting the vital programs and the overall accessibility of a Catholic education for our young people. To make a tax-deductible contribution to our school, please visit here: https://bnfct.co/donate/faw-giving-tuesday or feel free to send cash or a check to the office if you prefer. Thank you for your generosity and prayerful support!
π¬ Science & History Fair ποΈ
Our Science and History Fair will be held this Thursday, December 1st with doors opening at 6:30pm. Awards will be announced at 7pm. We hope you can attend this wonderful event showcasing amazing projects by our students!
Greenery Sale Pickup!
Poinsettias & Wreaths
Thank you to all who ordered poinsettias, wreaths, and Christmas cactuses! Please plan to pick up your orders tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30th between 5:30 β 7pm or Thursday, December 1st between 7:30 β 9am or 1:30 β 3:30pm.
Santa Shop Envelopes Due This Week!
During school hours on Friday, December 9th, our children will be able to experience the joy of choosing their own Christmas presents for family members and pets. This year Santa Shop will be held in the St. Aloysius Church Hall and your children will be able to select from an inventory of pre-purchased gifts for those on their shopping list. Gifts will be set up on tables and displayed by category (Moms, Grandmas, Dads, Grandpas, Brothers, Sisters, and Pets). Your child(ren) should have received a money control envelope where they will be able to list the names of the people they are shopping for and how many gifts they are buying. Each gift is $3. Please return the envelope with payment for the gifts by this Thursday, December 1st. Parent volunteers will assist the children during their shopping experience and gifts will come home wrapped and ready to be placed under the tree!! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Linda Greer at Lindagreer@gmail.com.
Application Deadline is this Friday!
2023-2024 TADS Tuition Assistance Program
Applications for next yearβs Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program are now available. Families may apply online by logging on to https://adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance/.
On the top toolbar, hover over βTUITION ASSISTANCEβ and then click on the βARCHDIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMβ link at the top of the menu. Any families who think they will need tuition assistance for the 2023-2024 school year MUST APPLY THROUGH THIS ADW PROGRAM FIRST, before asking for aid from FAW.
The TADS admissions portal is accessible for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle for all archdiocesan elementary schools.
TADS tuition assistance deadlines are:
Returning Families - December 2, 2022
New Families - February 18, 2023
Please contact Madelin Fox at foxm@adw.org or tuitionassistanceprogram@adw.org with tuition assistance questions or concerns.
Gift Card Orders
Christmas is right around the corner! If you would like to order gift cards, please see the order form and flyer below. All orders are due by December 6th to ensure delivery by Christmas. For questions, please contact: faw.scrip@gmail.com.
Christmas Pageant 2022
The Christmas Pageant is upon us! The Christmas Pageant 2022 is the students' gift to you, their families. Please join us on Thursday, December 8th at 5:45pm in the school Gym. All students in grades PK-5 should report to their classrooms dressed in their "Christmas Best" no later than 5:15pm. Any involved Middle School students should report to the Art/Music room by 5:15pm. Chorus members will wear the Christmas Best as well. Others will receive specific instructions. The program will be done in time for families to attend 7:00pm Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Christmas Best = dress slacks, sweaters, button-ups, dresses, skirts/blouses. No jeans, graphic Tees, sneakers, or (girls) heels. We look forward to sharing our talents and efforts with you!
β πͺ Get your Holiday Munchies at the Christmas Pageant! πͺ β
Please join us for the annual 8th Grade Cookie Walk. It will take place at Father Andrew White on Thursday, December 8th, before and after the Christmas Pageant. Come and sample the homemade cookies baked by the 8th grade class. Half of the money raised will go to a charity and the other half will go towards the end of the year 8th grade trip. We hope to see you all there! Also be sure to stop by the Hot Cocoa station! All proceeds from the Hot Cocoa sale will go to the Missionaries of Charity Sisters.
2022 Best of the Best - SOMD Finalist
We are happy to report that we are a finalist in the category of Private Schools! Thousands of votes have been counted and we were informed that Father Andrew White School has made it to the top three category. We are up against stiff competition as the other two schools are high schools!
Win or lose, we are proud to have been voted a finalist in the 2022 Best of the Bestβ Southern Marylandβs Official Community Choice Awards!
FAW Athletics Update
Results from our last basketball games:
JV Girls won 38-0
JV Boys won 38-14
Varsity Girls won 37-9
Varsity Boys won 34-16
π£ π Go Crusaders! π π£
Notes from Nurse Rose
Ah, precious sleep - there's nothing quite like it! In fact, getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do to take care of your health; but unfortunately over a third of people in the US (adults and children) don't get enough. During sleep, your body is actually quite busy: improving your immune function, fighting inflammation, regulating your stress-response systems and brain function, and maintaining your physical health overall. For children and teenagers, adequate sleep is also essential for supporting growth and development. Besides making you feel just plain tired, not getting enough sleep can also be dangerous, since it decreases your ability to focus and slows reflexes and reaction times. Interestingly enough, the CDC states that staying awake for over 24 hours is comparable to having a blood alcohol content of 1.00% (over the legal driving limit)! So, go tuck the kids in early, say your prayers, and get a good night's sleep.
Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program
The BOOST Program provides scholarships for students who are eligible for the Free or Reduced-Price Meals program (FARMS). The online applications for BOOST Scholarships must include documents supporting income eligibility and school enrollment.
For additional information, contact the BOOST Program at boost.msde@maryland.gov
The 2022-2023 BOOST Scholarship application can be found here.
Looking for Service Hours?
Do you love organizing a good party or an amazing event?
The Home & School Association is seeking a Chairperson (or Chair Team) and committees to plan and organize two of our biggest and best events of the year: The Spring Social & Auction and also our Spring Fun Run! The groundwork has already been laid for the Social & Auction this April, but we need teams in place to continue with the rest of the planning! Here are the positions that we need filled immediately:
- Spring Social & Auction Chairperson (can be 2 people)
- Spring Social & Auction Planning Committee Members
- Fun Run Chairperson (can be 2 people)
- Fun Run Planning Committee Members
Duties for both events include soliciting sponsorships and donations, planning details, some marketing, logistics and executing the events. Weβd love your outside-the-box ideas! Chairpersons of these events qualify for the complete fulfillment of the Service Scholarship/Volunteer Hours. If youβre interested in helping with either of these events, please email our HSA President, Jen Tennyson at jntennyson@gmail.com to get started! The Home & School Association (HSA) is grateful for any time or resources you are able to give!
Weekly Reminders:
β Consider Donating to FAW on Giving Tuesday (today)
β Bring in Science/History Fair Projects (Wednesday Morning)
β Pick up Poinsettias and Wreaths Orders (Wednesday & Thursday)
β Return Santa Shop Envelopes (by Thursday)
β Apply for Tuition Assistance through the ADW (by Friday)
β Order Gift Cards (by December 6)
β Think about helping Chair an HSA event
β Fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form
β Submit Volunteer Hours
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