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Upcoming Events
Dec 12 Last Day of
Classes (E Day)
Dec 13 - 16 Exam Week
Early Dismissal
Dec 25 Merry Christmas!
Dec 19 - Jan 2
Christmas Break
School Closed
Jan 01 Happy New Year!
Jan 02 Faculty/Staff
In Service Day
(No Students)
Jan 03 Welcome Back!
Classes Resume
3rd QTR Begins
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Today's Reading
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Third Sunday of Advent
The desert and the parched land will exult;
the steppe will rejoice and bloom.
They will bloom with abundant flowers,
and rejoice with joyful song.
The glory of Lebanon will be given to them,
the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;
they will see the glory of the LORD,
the splendor of our God.
Strengthen the hands that are feeble,
make firm the knees that are weak,
say to those whose hearts are frightened:
Be strong, fear not!
Here is your God,
he comes with vindication;
with divine recompense
he comes to save you.
Then will the eyes of the blind be opened,
the ears of the deaf be cleared;
then will the lame leap like a stag,
then the tongue of the mute will sing.
Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return
and enter Zion singing,
crowned with everlasting joy;
they will meet with joy and gladness,
sorrow and mourning will flee.
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| Principal News |
Bell Schedule for THIS WEEK!
Monday, December 12th - M,T,TH,F Bell Schedule
Tuesday - Friday, December 13th - 16th
8:15am Warning Bell
8:20am Students in Room, prayer and pledge
8:25am First Period Exam Begins
10:25am First Period Exam Ends
10:40am Warning Bell
10:45am Students in Room, Announcements
10:50am Second Period Exam Begins
12:50am Second Period Exam Ends
1:10pm Bus Transportation Leaves
Semester Exams Schedule
Please review the important times and dates for semester exams. All students are required to take their exams at the scheduled times as per the student handbook. Students enrolled in two science or mathematics courses will discuss exam times with their teachers.
The warning bell will ring as normal every morning at 8:15. Students will have a 15 minute break between exams. Exams will end at 12:50 everyday, except Friday, and the bus routes will leave Savio at 1:10 each day except Friday. Students will not be dismissed from campus until their examination periods have ended.
Tuesday (December 13th) 
1) Science
2) World Languages
Wednesday (December 14th)
1) Social Sciences
2) English
Thursday (December 15th)
1) Mathematics
2) Theology
Friday (December 16th)
1) Engineering and Computer Science Electives;
Also, students who are taking 2 science or math courses
Senior Off-Block Privileges
Seniors and their parents are reminded that students with off-block privileges must always sign-in and sign-out at the office w  hen arriving late and leaving early from campus. Please follow the required procedures to ensure that students can retain this privilege.
Savio Parking Lot
Students and their parents are reminded that students are not to be in the parking lot area during the school day without permission from the administration. This policy is intended to keep students and their vehicles safe during the school day.
Lunch News
Ordering lunch for the rest of the year beginning after the Christmas Holidays will be open on Dec. 16th. New items on the menu are as  follows: Crispy Chicken Ranch Wrap, Carrots & Celery Sticks with Ranch, Tuna Salad (offered during Lent), and Extra Large House Salad (offered during Lent).
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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!
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Admission News
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Tuition Scholarship Opportunity
The Felix T. Amaro, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, offered through the St. Albert the Great Knights of Columbus is a $500 scholarship offered annually to qualified students. Applicant must attend St. Albert The Great Catholic Church. The scholarship is available to incoming as well as continuing high school students. Priority consideration for students with a financial need.
Applications open on January 9th, 2017 and end March 2, 2017
Recipient will be notified by April 20, 2017
Click HERE for the application!
Admission News for Current Families
Families that have current 8th graders that will be applying to Savio for next year should begin the online application process now. Applications for new students for the 2017-2018 school year are due February 10, 2017. As Savio's reputation in the community grows so does the  number of applicants.
To be considered for admission to St. Dominic Savio for the 2017-2018 school year, completed Online Admission Applications and all supplementary documents are due on Friday, February 10, 2017. Applicants that are applying past the due date will be admitted on a space available basis. Follow this link to start your application today:
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Parent and Student News
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Rome and Greece Trip Meeting!
All students signed up for the trip to Rome and Greece meet in room 103 on Wednesday, 12/14, after the second exam. We will discuss important trip updates. If you are unable to attend contact, please contact Mrs. Goertz.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Parent App Guide
FOMO is when a student (or adult) experiences anxie  ty that an exciting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often prompted by posts seen on social media. D
Click HERE to learn more about it!
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Development News
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 Almost there!!! Participation is rising bringing our pledge total of $163,765 closer to our goal. Currently, our Freshman class leads with 35% family participation. Help your class reach 100% participation by Christmas. Every gift, regardless of size, will help your class and directly help your student this year at Savio! Simply click on this link or return your pledge card. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!
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Savio Parent Association (SPA) News
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The Teacher Appreciation Committee would like to thank you for your generous contributions to the "Christmas Cash Drive" this holiday  season. If your donation didn't reach the office by last Friday, it's not too late! We will continue to accept donations and an end-of-the-year gift card will be given to all faculty/staff based on the funds received. This is such a great way to say thank you!
The Teacher Appreciation Committee will be hosting a "Christm as Cheer Luncheon" on Tuesday, Dec. 13th in the Commons. If you would like to bring in a festive dessert or salad, please bring your items to the office by noon that day. The Staff truly appreciates your thoughtfulness at this time of year.
Please join us for our next SPA Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, 8:30am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Portable A.
Wishing all of our students the best of luck with finals this we ek! Blessings and Holiday Cheer to all for a fun, safe and wonderful winter break!
Mark you calendar for our Sophomore Breakfast #2 on January 12th!
Please check our Sign Up Genius for upcoming and ongoing events you can help with!
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Community News
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Free Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert
The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra will  be playing a great selection of Christmas classics like Trepek (from the Nutcracker), Sleigh Ride, a Trans-Siberian Orchestra piece and more!
Dec 16, 2016 - 7:30 PM - Friday
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church - Cedar Park
Dec 17, 2016 - 7:30 PM - Saturday
Klett Performing Arts Center - Georgetown
The concert is free and great for big and small kids!
Our very own Mrs. Sykes is the second chair oboist!!
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Formation and Ministry News
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Christmas Dress Down Day - Friday, January 6th, Feast of Epiphany
Students are permitted to wear school-appropriate Christmas clothing on Friday, January 6th to include: Red and/or green t-shirts, Christmas t-shirts, Christmas sweaters, jeans and closed-toed shoes.
Steubenville Lone Star - June 23-25, 2017
Steubenville Lone Star is an unforgettable weekend full of engaging liturgies, inspiring music, challenging talks and overwhelming joy. Come spend the weekend with Jesus and a couple thousand of your closest friends! Application and more detailed information can be found HERE! Deposit deadline is Thursday, January 5th.
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: wsp0px
Volunteer Opportunity!
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity or to fulfill volunteer hours? Consider volunteering with Grace Ministries! Grace Ministries h as 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:
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Booster News
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SAVIO BOOSTER CLUB
Booster Club is offering some new spirit wear items this winter to help keep us warm!
All orders placed by 12/16 DEADLINE will be ready for pick up by 1/3/17. You will have your warm clothing and spirit items just in time for District Play.
How do I place an order?
Just email kilburnmj@yahoo.com with your order details, fill out the form HERE and email it to me or turn it in to the office.
How do I pay for my items?
You can authorize payment through FACTS by signing the form or stating permission in your email. You can also pay with ca  sh or check when you turn your form into the office. If you are turning a form into the office, just shoot me an email so that I know to check for it.
Are these items approved uniform outerwear?
If you have any questions please feel free to email or call me.
Mary Jo Kilburn
Savio Booster Club
512-826-5769
Every $$$$ dollar raised by the Booster Club goes right back to our teams and our Athletics Programs.
or go to the Booster Web Page on the Parents tab of the Savio Website - www.saviochs.org
LAST CHANCE - DEADLINE 12/14
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming - get your photos taken and your shout out ads order by the DEADLINE of Wednesday, Dec 14th.
Submit your Ads Early! Get some great pics of your Seniors and SHOUT OUT their greatness through an Sports Program Ad!
Order Options
Full Page - $150 1/4 Page - $75 1/8 Page - $50
1/2 Page - $100
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Athletic News
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Save the Date!
Friday, February 17th!
Don't make any New Year's resolutions to lop off your locks just yet,
The Savio Cheer Team needs YOU!
In this season of giving, what better gift to give someone than the gift of HOPE! Your hair donations help to make wigs for women experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatments. Please prayerfully consider supporting our event and SHARE YOUR HAIR with those in need! Please see or email Coach Clark cclark@saviochs.org for more information!
Hair Donor Participant Forms, T-shirt Order Forms, and Event Sponsorship Forms will be available in early January!
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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Guidance Office News
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Click HERE to see the St. Dominic Savio College Acceptances and Matriculations.
Texas Telephone Association (TTA) 2016 Foundation Scholarship Deadline March 17, 2017
The Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTAF), a non-profit, philanthropic organization founded to help further the understanding of telephony and advance telecommunications as a career choice, will award six, four-year scholarships, in the amount of $2,000 per year to students entering college for the 2017-2018 school year. The Scholarship Committee will make its selections from those applications which meet the following criteria and include the required materials:
- U.S. Citizen;
- Student graduating from a Texas high school no later than June 2017;
- Student achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (out of a possible 4.0);
- Student planning to attend a Texas college or university by the Fall of 2017;
- A completed application postmarked no later than March 17, 2017, including a current transcript
- A letter of acceptance from a Texas college or university where student has been accepted.
- Copy of student's SAR (Student Aid Report)
- Click the following link for the application:
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Deadline is February 6, 2017 The Houston Livestock and Rodeo (the "Show") will award 79 four-year, $20,000 Area Go Texan Scholarships to outstanding students graduating from public school districts in counties participating in the Show's Area Go Texan program. Click here for more details. NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Deadline is December 18, 2016Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you know a young entrepreneur? Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to receive a 2017 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation.
Click here for more details.
2017 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Deadline January 5, 2017 Scholarship available in the areas of student leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. For those involved in debating, there is a Great Communicator Debate Series. Carr P. Collins Scholars Program (Baylor University) Deadline January 31, 2017
In order to be considered, student must:
- be admitted to Baylor University
- be in the top quarter of their graduating class
- have a minimum score of 1310 (combined Math and Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing) on the SAT or a minimum score of 28 on the ACT
- have completed a balanced college preparatory program including history, science and a foreign language
- be a bona fide resident of the state of Texas
To apply students must submit: - Completed scholarship application
- Resume of high school honors, awards, achievements and extracurricular activities
- Handwritten personal essay of no more than 500 words
- Nomination from a teacher, counselor or principal
Round Rock Aggie Mom's Club Scholarship is not open yet but will open sometime in December: A&M Williamson County Scholarship link:
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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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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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