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Upcoming Events
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
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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Hear this, you who trample upon the needy
and destroy the poor of the land!
"When will the new moon be over," you ask,
"that we may sell our grain,
and the sabbath, that we may display the wheat?
We will diminish the ephah,
add to the shekel,
and fix our scales for cheating!
We will buy the lowly for silver,
and the poor for a pair of sandals;
even the refuse of the wheat we will sell!"
The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob:
Never will I forget a thing they have done!
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PSAT News!
The Information Booklet about the PSAT will be distributed  this coming Monday (9/19), Tuesday (9/20) and Wednesday (9/21) during your student's Social Science class. There is much valuable information included. Please review with your student. Tips to consider: Emphasize long-term preparation: It takes time to develop skills such as reading widely, writing frequently and taking challenging academic courses.
Take advantage of the Official SAT Practice Through Khan Academy at satpractice.org. There is no penalty for guessing. Therefore mark your best guess.
Visit the College Board Website for additional questions and test-taking tips. Also there will be complete explanations for practice test questions. More as we get closer to test date -- October 19
Museum Day
Sunday, September 18, is Austin Museum Day, when 45 local museums open their doors with free admission and special activities. This is a great event to share with your families. Click HERE for more information!
SVDP Festival 5K on Campus on 9/24
This is a notice for all families that SVDP will be using part of the Savio campus parking lots for the 5K run on Saturday, September 24th. Please take extra caution when coming to campus that morning as the race will be taking place between 9 and 11 AM. Click HERE to view the course map. 
Important Reminder about Road Safety!
Please click HERE to read an important letter from Mr. Daniels.
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Development News
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Build the Nest
Thank you for the generosity and support you have given for the Build the Nest appeal. Many of these were first time gifts! This is great progress as we work towards meeting our other goal of 100% parent participation. Please consider how you can help by returning your pledge card, following this link, or contacting the Development Office for further assistance. Together we can build the future for St. Dominic Savio!
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
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 3-5 PM.
Click here for more information. Third Base Restaurant
13301 U.S. 183
Austin, TX 78750
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Spirit Wear News
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Check out our St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School
If you are interested in specialty items - Collegiate T's, Bling Wear, Yard Signs, etc. please contact Mary Jo Kilburn - kilburnmj@yahoo.com
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Homecoming News
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 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!
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Savio Parent Association (SPA) News
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Thank you to parents and the SPA class reps for helping with the Junior Retreat last week.
Please check the sign up genius for upcoming and ongoing events you can help with!
Please check our Sign Up Genius for upcoming and ongoing events you can help with!
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Guidance Office News
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Raise.me is a micro scholarship site students can begin using as early as their 9th grade year. Scholarships are funded by Facebook, the Bill and Melinda gates Foundation, and the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education among others. Currently over 100  colleges are participating in the scholarship program including Texas Tech and Oklahoma University. Students can begin creating a portfolio of accomplishments as early as the 9th grade. The level of award will vary depending on the achievement and the university. Click HERE for more information!
College Acceptances
Click HERE to see the St. Dominic Savio College A  cceptances and Matriculations.
College Visits Coming Soon!
Students must sign-up on Naviance. If you have any questions, please see the Guidance Office.
University of Dayton September 19 at 11:5am
Johns Hopkins University September 21 at 12:20pm
Baylor University September 22 at 1:30pm 
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
Texas Tech University November 11 at 9:45am
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!
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Booster Club News
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 We Love Our Eagles!
Sports Programs are out!
What a great program. Thank you to Kathryn and all of the photographers that helped put this together. Most importantly thank you to our sponsors, advertisers and families that contribute to this book and to Savio Athletics.
Eagle Classic Golf Tournament 
Friday, Oct 14th - 1:30 Start Time
Avery Ranch Golf Club
- Register your Foursome - Click HERE!
If you would like to be a hole or tournament sponsor and/or help at the tournament, please contact Sam Spink - 512-695-0177 or by email at sspink@austin.rr.com.
Be on the look out for a "SignUp" to come through your team rep requesting items for the golfer goody bags in the tournament. Also, if you have any raffle prize donations that you would like to contribute, that would be great!
Please go to the Savio Booster Club Webpage (under parents tab) for more information!
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Student News
| Savio Student wins BIG!
Bryn Stryk, a Savio Junior with her horse Gorsehill Lola, placed 11th at the national competition of the American Eventing Championships (United States Eventing Association) held September 1-4th at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Bryn and Lola qualified for the Championships by placing at USEA shows in Texas, Louisiana, Maryland and Virgina durin g 2016. They qualified in the Training Division of Eventing, which is the triathlon of equestrian sports incorporating the disciplines of dressage, cross country and stadium jumping with dressage first and being the basis of the event. The second day of competition, Bryn and Lola completed the 1.5 mile cross country endurance course in just over 5 minutes jumping 24 brush and wooden jumps up to 3'10" high and 5'5" wide as well as navigating banks and water. Stadium jumping was the final day with 14 jumps in an arena, and Bryn and Lola completed the round without jumping or time penalties. Their stadium performance moved them up to 11th place and were able to participate in the victory lap at the conclusion of the event.
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Formation and Ministry News
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SENIORS! You are invited on a Senior trip January 3-7 to SEEK, a  conference sponsored by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Total cost is $479.00, comprised of a $399.00 conference fee ($100 deposit due to SEEK at time of registration) and $80.00 transportation fee (due to Savio by October 17). Register at www.seek2017.com by October 17 to secure the $399 registration fee. There will be a parent information session on Wednesday, September 28 at 6:30 pm; please contact Mrs. Heyl if you have any questions.
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:
Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Workshop COMING SOON!
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church is hosting a Diocese of A  ustin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Workshop on Tuesday, October 18th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the PAC. Attendees must RSVP at www.austindiocese.org. Remember, a workshop s required every 3 years for those serving in ministry.
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.org. Please 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.
Click HERE for more information.
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Academic News
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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?
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Athletic News
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Play Like A Champion!
If your child will be playing soccer or basketball, there will be a MANDATORY parent meeting on October 3rd beginning a  t 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.
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Reminders
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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 sche  duled 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 dow  n 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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