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Upcoming Events
Oct 17 8 Period Bell
Schedule
Oct 17 2nd QTR Begins
Oct 18 - 19 Senior Retreat
Oct 19 PSAT - 9th, 10th,
and 11th grades
8:15am
Oct 19 Parent Information
Session 8:30am
Library
Oct 20 Senior Night at the
Volleyball Home
Game vs SMCA
Savio Gym 5/6/7
Oct 25 Freshman Breakfast
7:30am Commons
Oct 26 Mass Day 9:50am
3:30pm Dismissal
Oct 27 Early Release
12:30pm
NO LUNCH!
Oct 27 Student Led
Conferences 2-5
and 6:30-8:30pm
Gym
Oct 28 Late Start School -
Academic Help 9:45am
Warning Bell 10:15am
Oct 30 Open House 1-3pm
Oct 31 Trunk or Treat
5:30-7:30pm
Savio Parking Lot
Nov 04 Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
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Today's Reading
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In those days, Amalek came and waged war against Israel.
Moses, therefore, said to Joshua,
"Pick out certain men,
and tomorrow go out and engage Amalek in battle.
I will be standing on top of the hill
with the staff of God in my hand."
So Joshua did as Moses told him:
he engaged Amalek in battle
after Moses had climbed to the top of the hill with Aaron and Hur.
As long as Moses kept his hands raised up,
Israel had the better of the fight,
but when he let his hands rest,
Amalek had the better of the fight.
Moses'hands, however, grew tired;
so they put a rock in place for him to sit on.
Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands,
one on one side and one on the other,
so that his hands remained steady till sunset.
And Joshua mowed down Amalek and his people
with the edge of the sword.
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Signup for Student-Led Conferences
Students and parents may sign up for our fall student-led con  ferences, which will take place on Thursday, October 27th from 2-5 PM and 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Conferences are 8 minutes long. Students will receive directions on how to prepare for the conferences this week. The signup opens on Sunday night, October 16th.
PSAT Testing for 9th, 10th and 11th Grades The PSAT will start PROMPTLY at 8:15am and should be completed by 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Do Not Be Late! Please  bring (2-4) #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils). ALL PHONES, WATCH ALARMS, SMARTWATCHES, ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND BACKPACKS WILL BE POWERED OFF AND STORED IN THE HALLWAY. STUDENTS MAY NOT ACCESS THESE DEVICES DURING THE TESTING PERIOD. ALL ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED TO STUDENTS UPON COMPLETION OF TESTING.
2017 Essay Writing Contest Catholic school students in grades 5 - 12 are invited to enter our annual  essay contest. The contest is open to all students in Catholic schools - parochial, private or homeschool. Click HERE for more information!
Celebrating Catholic Schools Dinner and Award Presentation
As a kickoff to National Catholic Schools Week, the 9th Annual Celebrating Catholic Schools Dinner and Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Hyatt, Town Lake in  downtown Austin, featuring Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York. This annual dinner celebrates Catholic education in the Diocese of Austin while honoring the "unsung" heroes at each of our 22 Catholic schools. For more information, please visit: http://csdatx.org/celebrating-catholic-schools/
Click HERE to see this year's Honoree!
Parking Lot Safety:
All students and faculty are reminded to secure their belongings in their  cars when they are in the school parking lot. Do not leave any valuables in plain sight in your vehicle.
Trunk-or-Treat
St. Dominic Savio will be hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. It will be held in the student parking  lot. This is a FREE event with games, music, fun, and LOTS of candy! It is open to the community! Wear your costume and have a "spooktacular" time!
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Booster Club News
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A perfect day for golf!
3rd Annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament Golfers of all ages hit the course at Avery Ranch last Friday in su  pport of St. Dominic Savio Athletics! First place Prize - round of golf at Avery Ranch Barret Brannam Ryan Renault James Reid
Longest drive - Dell Match Play Merchandise Andrew Johnson
Closest to the pin - Free ACT Class Jim Tatum
Thank you to our sponsors: Cedar Street and Remax- Jeff Kress
 
Thank you so much to everyone that came out for spirit night at Brooklyn heights pizza on Oct 5th. $432 was raised for Savio Athletics! Go Eagles!
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Athletic News
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Dr. Michael Valastro and Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas is not only a Savio Athletic Sponsor, but they also provide the Athletic Trainers for the sidelines of our games. In addition to providing Athletic Trainers, they also offer a free walk-in Saturday clinic for injured athletes. The  clinic is held at their offices at 16020 Park Valley Drive, Round Rock 78681. The Saturday clinic is from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and is walk-in only - no appointments. The clinic is staffed by Orthopedic doctors and they can provide x-rays onsite if deemed necessary. If you need an appointment during the week, their number is 512-244-0766. If you have questions or need additional information, please ask one of the Savio Athletic Directors or contact the offices of Orthopedic Associates directly.
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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Admission News
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OPEN HOUSE NEWS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Admission Office needs YOU Parents/Guardians to help make  Open House great! Volunteers are needed for Open House on Sunday, October 30th from 1 - 3pm. Several volunteer options are available. All you have to do is greet our visitors, point them in the right direction, and share your experiences of our Savio community. Click HERE for the SPA signup genius.
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Guidance Office News
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LEADERS ARE NOT SIMPLY BORN. THEY'RE CHOSEN, NURTURED, AND DEVELOPED
HOBY's flagship program, the State Leadership Seminar (LS), is  designed to empower high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, and community. Selected student attends our three- or four-day seminar to participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in our state, and explore their personal leadership skills, while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in the community.
Every spring, nearly 10,000 high school sophomores from across the country are chosen to represent their high school in HOBY State Leadership Seminars. Share in a life-changing experience and develop leadership skills which will serve our students long into the future.
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.
Abilene Christian University October 17 at 9:45am
Edinburgh Napier University October 17 at 1:00pm
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 27 at 9:15am
Texas Tech University November 11 at 9:45am
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Fine Arts News
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Donations Needed for Fall Play!
The Fall play is in need of help with props. We are looking for the following:  *a 5 gallon aquarium *a simple, non-electronic dart board and darts *a small printing press or mimeograph machine If you can help, please contact Joyce Mink at jmink@saviochs.org. Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend the Fall play, You Can't Take it With You, on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18 at 7:00 pm in the gym.
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Alumni News
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2016 October Alumni Newsletter
Savio Alumni Newsletter is HERE! 
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Savio Parent Association (SPA) News
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Thank you to those that were able to attend the Principal's Coffee.
Please pray for our Seniors as they attend their overnight Senior Retreat on Tuesday Oct. 18th and Wednesday Oct. 19th. SPA will provide all their meals for their retreat. We know they will have a wonderful and spiritual experience.
Teacher Appreciation will provide Grab and Go sandwiches fro m Potbelly Sandwich Shop on Thursday, October. 27th. If you would like to add a special appetizer, salad or dessert please do so by bringing your treat to the front office by 11:00 am on this day. Thank you so much for your support!
All parents: Please check the Sign Up Genius for several opportu  nities to help Savio at our Open House on Sunday, October 30th from 1-3 pm.
Please check our Sign Up Genius for upcoming and ongoing events you can help with!
Spirituality Committee UpdatesWednesday, October 19th - No School Mass. Due to the Senior Retreat, PSAT testing and early release, we will not have mass this week. October is the Month of Our Lady of the Rosary, click here to learn how to pray the rosary. Pray the Rosary on Tuesdays at 8:30am The Rosary is prayed every Tuesday Morning in the Savio Chapel. Please consider joining the group in person or offering a rosary for our Savio Community.
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Formation and Ministry News
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Service Opportunities
Savio receives information about a variety of groups and projects  that are looking for help from students. The Service Club will be posting these all to their Google Classroom, students can join the classroom with the code: k1um1c
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.For more information please see the Senior Trip page on our website.
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!
Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in helping during the Dominican Sisters celebration of their 800th Jubilee Year of the Dominican Order with the Dominican Sisters of Mary on Saturday, October 22, from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM at their Convent in Georgetown, please contact Gloria Lenis at g.lenis@yahoo.com or Sr. Maria José at maotxdirector@sistersofmary.org. Please contact us by Monday, October 17th.
"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.
Candlelight Rosary - Celebrate October, the Month of the Rosary, with a Candlelight Rosary
All parishes of the diocese are invited to take part of this unique liturgy of the Rosary every Friday at 7:30pm during October at the Marian Shrine  of Our Lady of Schoenstatt. This celebration includes the recitation of the Holy Rosary by priests and a candlelight procession through the grounds of the Shrine and will be a true experience of faith. Each decade will be led by the faithful of a different parish community. For more information or to reserve a decade of the rosary for your group, please contact at info@schoensstatt.us or call 512-330-0602.
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Development News
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Build the Nest
Participation is building! Thank you to all of the families that have made a pledge to this year's appeal. If you haven't had the chance to make your gift, please take a moment to consider how you can help reach our goals and help your class reach 100% participation. All gifts, regardless of size, are crucial in reaching our goal of $185,000 and 100% parent participation. It's easy as returning your pledge card, following this link, or contacting the Development Office for further assistance. You can even use your existing FACTS account. Go Eagles!
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Community News
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The St. Louis Home and School Association would like to cordially invite students, staff and faculty of St. Dominic Savio to participate in our  school fall festival Celebrating 60 years in the Heart - Fun Fest 2016. Fun Fest will be on Sunday, October 30th and will be open to te public from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The entire event takes place o the grounds of St. Louis Catholic School and Church at 7601 Burnet Road in Austin.
If any student would like to volunteer to help during Fun Fest to earn community service hours, please contact Kristi Messing at 512-431-7462 or kmmessing@att.net.
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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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Parent and Student News
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7 Ways Parents Can Teach Teens to Have Productive Screen Time
Click HERE to learn more about the popular app with teens and tweens  that lets users make lip-syncing videos to their favorite songs. Donation Drive
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Diversity Club is sponsoring a donation drive for Casa Marianella's family shelter, Posada Esperanza. Posada Esperanza is a non-profit full-service transitional housing program for immigrant mothers and their children who come to the United States to escape domestic or cultural violence. Posada Esperanza helps these families obtain housing and employment. They are able to stay in the shelter for up to a year, rent and utilities free. Posada Esperanza provides assistance in job and housing searching, interpreting mail, and locating lawyers. They also provide necessary items to maintain a household such as cleaning supplies, shower supplies, school supplies, and various medicines for children and women.
Throughout the month of October, the Diversity Club will be collecting:
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Diapers (size 3/4 and up)
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Bedding linens, mainly sheets and pillow cases
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Wipes and other household cleaning supplies
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Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and other shower essentials
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School and craft supplies (crayons, markers, colored pencils, coloring books etc.)
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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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