Crusader Connections
Father Andrew White S.J. School Newsletter
November 2, 2021
Growing in faith, wisdom, and love!
Important Dates
November 4: School Picture Makeup Day
November 5: First Friday Mass (8:30am) & Book Fair Ends
November 8: Whooo's Reading Ends
November 9: American Legion Flag Day Demonstration for Grades 1 & 2 & Skywatch Astronomy Night for grades 6 & 7
November 10 - 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences (virtual)
November 11: No School - CALENDAR CHANGE
November 12: No School
November 15: Winter Uniforms Begin
November 22 - 26: Thanksgiving Break - No School - CALENDAR CHANGE
Picture Make Up Day
IMPORTANT CALENDAR CHANGES!
Additional Days off for Thanksgiving Break
Fr. David is giving a Pastors Holiday to Father Andrew White School on Monday and Tuesday, November 22nd and 23rd. There will be NO SCHOOL on those days.
ENJOY your Thanksgiving Break!
One day left to order Butter Braids!
Butter Braid Fundraiser
There are only a few days left to shop at our Scholastic Book Fair during school hours. The Book Fair will be open until 2:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday and until noon on Friday. Be sure to send in an envelope with money for your child to be able to purchase books and other fun items. Teachers have wish list items for their classroom. These make great Christmas gifts... hint hint!
Our FAW Outdoor Classroom is Here!
Whooo's Reading... Get some sponsors!
Father Andrew White will be running a 2021 Read-a-Thon until November 8, 2021. Please check your child’s folder for login instructions on how to activate your child’s account! Join the fun!
Kindly refer to the October 22nd email for all the details of this fun program that will directly benefit our students and school!
The Virtue of Stewardship
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 stewardship. Please join them by modeling how you return to God the first fruits of your time, talent, and treasure during the month of November.
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!
Parent Teacher Conferences
First Quarter Documents
FAW Service Scholarship Quarterly Volunteer Report
All of our service scholarship families will receive printed reports of your submitted volunteer hours for the 1st quarter. As of 11-1-2021, we have recorded almost 1,000 hours! Many thanks!
Trunk or Treat: Thank you for coming out and supporting the Trunk or Treat. It was a lot of fun and we had a great turn out! The trunks were very creative this year! The winning ticket for the 50/50 raffle was number 510715. If that is your ticket, please contact the office to claim your share of the winnings: $108. A special thank you goes to our event coordinators, Katie Bailey and Lisa Beavan!
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Winning 50/50 Ticket!
Sky Watch Astronomy Night
Locally Made Poinsettia and Wreath Sale
The holidays are coming FAW Families!
Get ready to deck your halls, house and office! Bring beauty and cheer to the Christmas season with fresh LOCALLY grown poinsettias and wreaths. These vibrant poinsettias and wreaths are the easiest way to get your home or business ready for the holiday season. They also make wonderful gifts! Red and white poinsettias are available in various sizes and gorgeous handmade 20-inch wreaths will include a mixture of traditional greenery, berries and pinecones.
Quantities are limited so be sure to purchase early! Online ordering makes it easy to order and pay. All orders are due on November 12, 2021 and will need to be picked up from FAW on December 1, 2021 between 5:30 - 7pm or Thursday, December 2, 2021 between 7:30 - 9am or 1:30 - 3:30pm.
Place your online order today: onlinefundraiser.events/poinsettiaandwreath
Christmas Stockings for Deployed Troops
White House Ornaments
Used Uniforms and Winter Uniforms
We are grateful to all those who so generously donate your used uniforms for other families to wear. Our winter uniforms are to be worn starting Monday, November 15th. Please check the uniform section in our School Handbook if you have questions about the proper winter uniform for all grade levels. If you have any uniforms that your children have outgrown, please consider dropping them off in the school lobby. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Sheli Laney for organizing the used uniforms.
SCRIP Program
SCRIP Gift Card Fundraiser: Be sure to check out the SCRIP website to view the list of over 750 gift cards you can order! https://www.shopwithscrip.com/
Fishin' for Tuition Rockfish Tournament
ADW Tuition Assistance Program Open
2022-2023 ADW Tuition Assistance Program: Applications for next year’s Archdiocesan Tuition Assistance Program are now available. The deadline date for returning families to apply is Friday, December 3rd. Families may apply online by logging onto https://adwcatholicschools.org/tuition-assistance/.
On the top toolbar, hover over “TUITION ASSISTANCE” and then click on the “ARCHDIOCESAN TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM” link at the top of the menu. Any families who think they will need tuition assistance for the 2022-2023 school year MUST APPLY THROUGH THIS ADW PROGRAM FIRST, before asking for aid from FAW.
Youth News
Fall Festival - All are invited! The Catholic youth group, Southern Maryland ROOTS, is inviting all families to come to their Fall Festival, ChickenStock, at Goldpetal Farm in Chaptico. Local music artists as well as Christian Recording Artist, Marie Miller will be performing. Family fun is scheduled for the whole day including a sticky wall, cornhole, chicken games, holiday photos with the Clydesdale (reservations needed), bake sale, food trucks, s'mores, silent auction, Christmas shopping, and performances all day! Please see the flyer for details or go to the website to buy your early bird tickets: www.southernmarylandroots.org
Playground Volunteers
We have open time slots available for recess monitors during the second quarter. If you are available, please consider signing up. Your child will love to have you here!! Access the sign-up here.
Weekly Reminders:
❏ Send in $ for the Book Fair (tomorrow)
❏ Log your Whooo's Reading Minutes & Get Sponsors
❏ Order Butter Braids, White House Ornaments, and Poinsettia and Wreaths
❏ Send in items for our Deployed Troops Stockings
❏ Try on winter uniforms and donate ones that are too small
❏ Apply for Financial Aid through the ADW
❏ Volunteer to be a Recess Monitor
❏ Order SCRIP
❏ Sign up to compete in our Rockfish Tournament
❏ Update your November Calendar with No School Changes
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