St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School
Eagle Weekly
September 11, 2016
       
In This Issue
Parent Resources
Upcoming Events
 
      
 Sep 11 Remember 9-11
 
Sep 13 Progress Reports
             Issued
 
Sep 14 - 15
             Fall Junior Retreat
 
Sep 14 Mass Day 9:50am
            3:30pm Dismissal
 
Sep 16 Parent Information
            Session 8:30am
            Library
 
Sep 18 Senior Parent
             Social 
 
Sept 20 Student Spend
              the Day
 
Sep 28 Mass Day 9:50am
             3:30pm Dismissal
 
Sep 29 Junior Breakfast
             7:30am Library
 
Sep 30 Student Spend
             the Day
 
Oct 02 Junior Parent
             Social 5:00pm
 
Oct 03 Mandatory Winter
            Sports Meeting
            6:00pm Gym
 
Oct 04 Student Spend
            the Day
 
Oct 05 Picture Retakes
            and Senior Picture
            Day
 
Oct 05 Mass Day 9:50am
             3:30pm Dismissal
 
Oct 05 Booster's Pluckers
            Wing Contest
            5:00pm
 
Oct 06 Exposition of the
            Blessed Sacrament
            (Adoration) 9:40am
 
Oct 06 Fall Concert
            7:00pm
 
Oct 07 Pep Rally Schedule
 
Oct 07  Alumni Tailgate
             5:00pm
 
Oct 08 Homecoming
            Dance

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Today's Reading
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time


The LORD said to Moses,
"Go down at once to your people,
whom you brought out of the land of Egypt,
for they have become depraved.
They have soon turned aside from the way I pointed out to them,
making for themselves a molten calf and worshiping it,
sacrificing to it and crying out,
'This is your God, O Israel,
who brought you out of the land of Egypt!'
"I see how stiff-necked this people is, " continued the LORD to Moses.
Let me alone, then,
that my wrath may blaze up against them to consume them.
Then I will make of you a great nation."

But Moses implored the LORD, his God, saying,
"Why, O LORD, should your wrath blaze up against your own people,
whom you brought out of the land of Egypt
with such great power and with so strong a hand?
Remember your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel,
and how you swore to them by your own self, saying,
'I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky;
and all this land that I promised,
I will give your descendants as their perpetual heritage.'"
So the LORD relented in the punishment
he had threatened to inflict on his people.
 
 
 
  
Principal News

 
"God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world:
peace in the hearts of all men and women and peace among the nations of the earth." - Pope Benedict XVI 


Progress Reports
Students and parents will receive email notification of progress reports this coming week. The purpose of these reports is to provide students with a snapshot of their performance thus far in the first quarter. Students have been advised to see and speak with their teachers if they have any questions or concerns about their grade in a particular class, as there is plenty of time left in the quarter to improve their grades. Parents should note that teachers make their best attempts to keep their gradebooks up to date but the progress reports may not reflect work that has yet to be graded.
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Important Reminder about Road Safety!
Please click HERE to read an important letter from
Mr. Daniels.



Academic News
ATTENTION: Parents of Savio PLTW Engineering and Computer Science Students!
Are you interested in getting more involved with the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering and Computer Science program at Savio? 
 
Click HERE  to see how!

Savio Academic Team Meeting - Monday, Sept. 12th, 6:30 pm
The first meeting of the Savio Academic Team will be on Monday, September 12th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in Room 101.  Come by if you are interested in competing in academic TAPPS, AMC, Math League and other events.  Get information on competing in Math, Advanced Math, Science, Number Sense, Social Studies, Current Events, Ready Writing and Literary Criticism.  The team will be having regular meetings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on Mondays.  For more information contact Coach Isakson at isaksonmj@gmail.com.  See you there!

Savio Parent Association (SPA) News
 
 
SPA's first Coffee with Principal Daniels was a great success.  Thank you to the parents who attended and added to the informative Q&A.  The next coffee is scheduled for October. Details will be coming soon.

Thank you to all parents and students who helped make the Senior Class Breakfast such a yummy success last Thursday! 

Good luck to the first group of junior students who will be participating in their class retreat this week.  SPA is providing food & water - Thank You, parents!

This week, the Teacher Appreciation committee will be delivering a little treat to those faculty/staff who celebrate a September birthday.   Happy Birthday!

All parents: please come to the monthly SPA Board meeting which will be held this Tuesday, September 13 at 8:30 AM.  We meet in the St. Vincent de Paul portable #2.

 
Please check our Sign Up Genius for volunteer opportunities!

 
Volunteers Needed HERE!



Homecoming News
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School
 
2016 Homecoming Week

 

 

October 3 - 8, 2016

 

 Click HERE for Homecoming Information!

 

Homecoming Mum/Garter Orders will be accepted during lunch in the Commons!!!

 

Click HERE for the order form!

 

 

Development News
Save the Date!  Parent Socials
Parent Socials are a great way to get involved and become part of the Savio community.  Join us for a night of fun and fellowship with other grade-level parents and celebrate the beginning of another great school year. Mark your calendars for the following socials.  Invitations to follow shortly.  You may contact your class rep by clicking on your grade for questions or additional information.
  
Freshman-Sunday, September 25 from 3-5PM
Click here for more information.
Wedge Home
200 Oakwood Dr.
Georgetown, TX 78628
  
Sophomore-Sunday, September 25 from 6-8PM
Click here for more information.
Tuerff Home
3309 Sky Ridge Lane
Cedar Park, TX 78613
  
Junior-Sunday, October 2 from 5-7PM
Saucedo Home
15005 Savannah Heights Dr.
Austin, TX 78717
  
Senior-Sunday, September 18 from 2-4PM.
Location TBD
Volunteer Opportunity News
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
The Association is having their Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's and are in great need of volunteers.  The walk is September 17th at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown.  If you have any questions, please contact Christine Casebeer at 512-745-9161.

Click HERE for more information! 

 

 

Guidance Office News
 
Important News from the Guidance Office - Dr. Kohutek
Click HERE to read a letter from Dr. Kohutek in regards to the PSAT!
 
College Visits Coming Soon!
Students must sign-up on Naviance.  If you have any questions, please see the Guidance Office.

 
Notre Dame September 13 at 9:45am
 
Concordia University September 15 at 9:45am
 
Northwestern University September 15 at 11:50am
 
University of Dayton September 19 at 11:5am  
 
High Point University September 26 at 9:45am
 
Loyola University of Chicago September 26 at 1:00pm
 
St. John's University September 27 at 9:45am
 
American University (Washington, DC) September 29 at 9:45am
 
TCU September 29 at 11:50am  
 
UT Dallas October 4 at 9:45am
 
Texas Tech October 6 at 11:50am
 
Southwestern University  October 13 at 9:45am
 
Abilene Christian University October 17 at 9:45am
 
University of Alabama October 20 at 9:45am
 
Worcester Polytechnic October 21 at 11:50am
 
Benedictine College October 25 at 9:50am
 
Boston College October 27th at 9:15am
 

Interested in learning more about the college admission process?
Fusion Austin Invites you to attend College Just Ahead:  Keys to Developing a Specific Strategy for the College Admissions Process on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
 
Click HERE for more information and to RSVP!
Formation and Ministry News
Volunteer Opportunity!
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity or to fulfill volunteer hours? Consider volunteering with Grace Ministries! Grace Ministries has a mission to break the cycle of poverty by providing healthy meals to elementary school children and self-sufficiency workshops for their parents. Grace Ministries will provide the ingredients for three healthy Crock-Pot meals to 10-15 families each weekend.  You can help to advance this important work of mercy by signing up to volunteer at:
 
 

800th Jubilee Year of the Dominican Order
You're invited to celebrate the 800th Jubilee Year of the Dominican Order with the Sisters of Mary on Saturday, October 22, from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM.  We will pray the Rosary, and you will have the opportunity to meet the new Sisters serving in Texas for the 2016 -2017 school year, enjoy birthday cake for the Sisters, take a tour of the convent, spend time in the Prayer Garden, hear an update on the Texas Construction Project, and find out how you can help the Sisters!   The Round Rock Ballet Folklorico dance group under the direction of Yolanda Sanchez will also be performing at our celebration! Wonderful prizes will be raffled!
               
For any questions regarding this event, please call Sr. Maria José at 512-863-4824 or email mao-txdirector@sistersofmary.orgPlease register by October 14th so we can plan accordingly!



"I see clearly that the thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds." -- Pope Francis
Kick start your Advent with "Life, Love and Mercy" by Theology of the Body expert Christopher West and music by Ben Walther Band, a performer at Steubenville Youth Conferences, Life Teen events and DCYC 2016, at St. Vincent de Paul parish, 9500 Neenah Ave.

"Life, Love and Mercy" - Nov. 30, 2016 - 7 p.m. 
Ben Walther - Dec. 3, 2016 - 7:30 p.m.

Tickets available at svdp.ticketspice.com/advent-kick-start - $16 for each event, $21 for both. Early bird pricing ends October 31.

Click HERE for more information.

Athletic News
Play Like A Champion!
If your child will be playing soccer or basketball, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on October 6th beginning at 6pm in the Savio Gym. We will start the meeting with our mandatory PLACT parent training, followed by individual sports meetings with the coaches. If you have attended the Savio PLACT training, you do not need to report to the gym until 7pm. Please note...middle school PLACT is different than the HS version. If you have not attended a PLACT training session here at Savio, it is required before your child can participate in sports. Athletes do not need to attend, but are welcome to. At least one parent/guardian must be present and sign in. Please contact Coach Florez at oflorez@saviochs.org or Coach Clark at cclark@saviochs.org if you have any questions.  

Swimming News!
Attention Swimmers... we will begin swim practice on September 12th. Please make sure all of your paperwork and current physical has been turned into the main office. If you have not been in contact with Coach Kjeldsen, please send him an email to make sure you have all of the up to date information for the season. ckjeldsen@saviochs.org

TAPPS Athletic Forms for WINTER Sports are DUE!
The New TAPPS Athletic forms for the 2016 - 2017 school year are listed below.  Any student who will be participating in boys/girls basketball, boys/girls soccer, or boys/girls swimming will need to complete all of these forms. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Coach Florez at oflorez@saviochs.org or Coach Clark at cclark@saviochs.org.   
 
 

 
Booster Club News




What a great turn out Friday night at our first home Football game.
Thank you to everyone that stepped into help, it was the best example of community EVER! 



 

Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
Friday, Oct 14th - 1:30 Start Time
Avery Ranch Golf Club

  • Register your Foursome - Click HERE!


Spirit Wear News

Check out our Savio Spirit Store - SAVIO SPIRIT STORE!


Reminders
Front Office Hours:
 
Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Please email Mrs. Evie Cascarano at ecascarano@saviochs.org for any attendance issues prior to 9:00 AM including late arrival and early dismissal.

Mass Days
The front office will be closed from 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. on scheduled Mass days.  Prior arrangements will need to be made should you need to pick up or drop off your student(s) during this time.  Please refrain from making any appointments during Mass.
 

You may now enter your PARENT volunteer hours in RenWeb!
Effective immediately, you may now enter your PARENT volunteer hours in RenWeb.  Log into ParentsWeb>on the opening page click Family Information>click on the box that says Service Hours>click on Add Service Hours box>enter the date>select the description from the drop down box>enter the total number of hours>enter the name of the coordinator of the event you volunteered for>select the save button when finished.  If you have any questions or concerns entering your hours, please contact Holly Bologna at hbologna@saviochs.org.  

 
How to Change Your Personal Information in Renweb:
Log into Renweb>on the opening page click Family Information>look under the Online Filing Cabinet/Web Forms> Click on Family Demographic Form>Look under Custodial Parents>Click on the box next to your name that says Custodial Parent Form>Once you are on this form you can change any of your personal information and parent preferences.

EIM Workshops
A reminder to anyone wishing to volunteer a St. Dominc Savio CHS, you MUST be EIM (Ethics and Integrity in Ministry) compliant. Begin the process by completing the application online and submitting on http://www.austindiocese.org/. Then sign up on-line through your EIM account for workshop. Basic Workshop if first time, Refresher Workshop if you have previously taken the Basic.
 
If you have any questions regarding EIM compliance please email Mrs. Barbi Guerra at bguerra@saviochs.org
 
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