Catholic School faith ~ love ~ learning

It was a foggy Myrtle Beach day

when the entire school walked the

beach to demonstrate solidarity

with the poor and hungry of our

area. Each class carried signs and placards saying “Stamp out

Hunger”. Middle schoolers paired with the younger students to

help out with street crossing, shoe-tying, and keeping the line

moving. Parents, friends, Fr. Jim and Fr. Mark joined in the hike.

Local TV camera crews were on hand to cover the event. As we ap-

proached the halfway point, everyone was happy to see parents wait-

ing with fresh water and oranges to revive everyone’s energy. Three

miles later students arrived back at school tired but happy. A final

totaling of donations showed that $7,300 was raised during this

event. The beneficiaries of these donations are the Myrtle Beach

Community Kitchen and

Helping Hand. These or-

ganizations serve hundreds

of meals each day and pro-

vide a food pantry for the

poor and homeless. Both

organizations rely totally

upon donations. What a

fine way to raise funds to

fulfill our school’s commit-

ment to the poor!

Community

is at the heart

of

Catholic

Education

2013–2014 WINTER NEWSLETTER

From Our Principal

Our students honored parishioner, General Robert Reed, a

4-star general, during a Wednesday school Mass in

November. In his speech, General Reed told students and

parishioners that Farrow Parkway in Market Common, is

named for Lt. William Farrow, who served in WWII as part

of the "Doolittle Raiders". The Raiders' mission,

to bomb military targets in Japan, later played a

role in the outcome of the Battle of Midway - an

American victory that would begin to turn the

tide in the Pacific War.

Veterans in the congregation were honored with

a standing ovation, and after Mass, accompanied

the student body to our playground for a flag

ceremony.

There are big things happening in the Catholic community of Myrtle Beach. After many years of plan-

ning and dreaming, the construction of a Catholic high school is about to become a reality! The initial

fund raising efforts have been successful. We presently have pledges totaling $3,300,000. This is

comfortably close to the 3.5 million goal for the first phase of construction! This school will truly be an

answer to prayer for families who would like for their children’s Catholic education to continue beyond

8th grade. This is not a haphazard plan; it has been carefully thought out and considered. The plans are to open in the fall of 2016

with a freshman class. Each year an additional grade will be added until a full 4 year program is complete.

So many people have wondered if this would actually happen. This skepticism is understandable given the number of years that the

idea has been considered. But now, with the pledges increasing each day, and with 3 Catholic parishes solidly in support of the

plan, we can say with confidence that the high school will be a reality. The 50 acre property has been purchased on Carolina For-

est Blvd. Preliminary architectural design allows for a phased building plan so that we can develop gradually. Our new high school

will be part of our Diocesan System so we know that it will be held to the same high standards as Bishop England High School in

Charleston , Cardinal Newman High School in Columbia, and John Paul II in Bluffton. What a wonderful addition this will be for our

area!

If you have waited to pledge to this project, please give it serious consideration now. This will be the future for many of our current

students……and the future looks bright! Join us and become a Catholic education builder!

Many blessings,

Molly Halasz

Teachers and students alike are excited about Saint Andrew’s iPad

initiative! We have begun incorporating this technology into every

classroom with iPads for each seventh and eighth grade student, an

iPad cart for every grade to share, and three iPads in each classroom

kindergarten through sixth grade. This technology allows our students to

take notes, create projects, conduct research, learn and practice

grammar and math facts, and explore the world with the touch of their

fingertips. Take a look at what some of our eighth and third graders

have to say about this wonderful technology.

“I like how fast it would go. I like how easy it is to move from desk to

desk. You can just slide it.” –Jackson, 3rd grader

“It is fun! It is cool because you get to work with the iPad. You can do

cool stuff with it.” –Logan, 3rd grader

“I like it because it’s fun! It’s like making school work more fun!” –

Ireland, 3rd grader

“I really like the iPads. They serve as an easier way to do projects, look

up needed information, and take notes. They serve as an easier way to

transport rather than carry heavy books.” –Joel, 8th grader

“I like the iPad because it keeps me way more organized. I also use it

to write down my homework, and the apps are extremely helpful in

further enhancing the information that I’ve been learning. I’m so hap-

py we got them!” –Mallory, 8th grader

An Apple a Day Keeps the Boredom Away

St. Andrew School’s seventh and eighth graders recently

returned from another visit to Camp Kanuga in the Ap-

palachian foothills of North Carolina. The students en-

joyed team-building, trust activities, canoeing, hiking,

scaling three climbing walls, and challenging themselves

on the high-rope courses. Each activity was overseen

by a different camp counselor, whose expertise guided

us throughout our stay. The students received the

Camp Kanuga Golden Plate Award for their record-

breaking achievement in environmental food-waste re-

duction. Mrs. Dunne led her thirtieth and final middle

school science trip, along with a group of enthusiastic

chaperones. All would agree: the experience was a

great success! Thanks, Mrs.

Dunne, for your dedication

and support.

101 Dalmatians

Kindergartners

6th Graders

2nd Graders Kindergartners

1st Graders

Hu

Our Student Council visits our Community Kitchen

with letters of Love

Christmas Pancake Dinner at Lulu’s Cafe

Polar Express

Giving Thanks

Here Comes the Judge

Their Hundredth Day

Our Mercy Projects

The Honorable Chris Arakas visits the 6th Grade

St. Andrew’s invites St. Michael’s to a Valentine’s Dance

6th Grade Christmas Breakfast

6th grade goes to Wonder Works

Halloween Dance

8th Grade Christmas Breakfast

Children’s Museum comes

to our 3rd grade class

The Vocations Club consists of 23 students from 4th

through 8th grade. The boys have as their patron, Saint

Maximillian Kolbe, and the girls’ patron is Saint Cecilia.

This year we have had 2 guest speakers. Sister Cara,

the aunt of Aide Sue Gordon, is from Ireland and

spoke about her years as a sister in Ireland and

France.

Justin Gaeta, the Associate Vocations Director of the

Diocese, came in November to give our shirts to the

new members and also spoke about his part in help-

ing people discern their vocations. At the meetings,

we not only pray for people to hear and follow their

vocations, but we join in activities that show us ways

to share Christ’s love with others. We have several ac-

tivities planned to teach the younger students about

the Vocations club. One will be a play describing the

lives of our patron saints to show how the choices they

made in life showed their love of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Children are learning to listen

and trust one another.

8th Grade South Carolina Junior Scholars for 2014

Back row: Mallory Mikolajczyk, Kathryn Hollingsworth, Justin

Roberts, Danni Hix, Jack Holbrook; Front row: Sammy Shavitz,

Connor Coan and Taylor Riga

Spelling Bee

Winner: Chris Poole

First Runner-up Brady Roberts

Teacher Advisor Ms. Sauvageau

Chris will advance to Regionals

Geography Bee

Winner: Sammy Shavitz

First Runner-up Justin Roberts

Teacher Advisor Mrs. Tucker

Sammy will advance to Regionals

Total Administrative Expense 16%

Total Instructional Expense 67%

Total Operation & Maint. Expense 14%

Total All Other Oper. Expense 3%

Budget 2013-2014 Expenditures

Tuition & Fees 76%

Parish Subsidies 9%

Fund Raising 12%

Other Revenue 3%

Budget 2013-2014 Revenue

Tuition & Fees 69%

Parish Subsidies 8%

Fund Raising 19%

Other Revenue 4%

2012-2013 Revenue

Total Administrative Expense 16%

Total Instructional Expense 66%

Total Operation & Maint. Expense 14%

Total All Other Oper. Expense 4%

2012-2013Expenditures

Yearly Budget and Expenditures

DOCYBT 2014

Last weekend Feb.21-23, St Andrew School and Church hosted the Dio-

cese of Charleston Youth Basketball Tournament. Fifteen Catholic schools

from around our state, brought 44 teams competing in 4 divisions. In all,

80 games were played over the 3 day event! The tournament is one of

the biggest gatherings of catholic youth in the state of South Carolina!! In

addition to the basketball games, we as one big Catholic family, celebrat-

ed Mass with our Bishop, and then met at Ripley’s Aquarium for a fun

night out!!!

Volleyball Soccer

St. Andrew Catholic School Honor Code

As a student of St. Andrew Catholic School:

I pledge to be an example of Christ to all those around

me through both my words and actions.

I pledge to respect and show kindness and consideration

to my fellow students and teachers.

I pledge to use honesty in all situations.

I pledge to always work to the best of my ability.

I will put God and honor above all.

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