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Upcoming Events
Jan 12 Sophomore
Breakfast #2
7:30am Commons
Jan 13 Parent Information
Session 8:30am
Library
Jan 16 Martin Luther King
Holiday
NO SCHOOL!!
Jan 18 Mass Day 9:50am
3:30pm Dismisal
Jan 19 Pep Rally Schedule
Winter Sports
Jan 24 Coffee with the
Principal 8:00am
Library
Jan 25 Mass Day 9:50am
3:30pm Dismissal
Jan 25 Parent Information
Session 6:30pm
Library
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Today's Reading
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The Epiphany of the Lord
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come,
the glory of the Lord shines upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth,
and thick clouds cover the peoples;
but upon you the LORD shines,
and over you appears his glory.
Nations shall walk by your light,
and kings by your shining radiance.
Raise your eyes and look about;
they all gather and come to you:
your sons come from afar,
and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.
Then you shall be radiant at what you see,
your heart shall throb and overflow,
for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you,
the wealth of nations shall be brought to you.
Caravans of camels shall fill you,
dromedaries from Midian and Ephah;
all from Sheba shall come
bearing gold and frankincense,
and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
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Dear Savio Families,
We wanted to send a timely reminder of our inclement weather policy as we have noticed some cold fronts coming through Texas. St. Dominic Savio follows the decisions of Round Rock Independent School District. School closing or late start information will be posted on the school website and sent via the RenWeb Parent Alert system to parent cellphones and emails. Families are encouraged to follow the news and websites of their local school districts in order to monitor the safety of local conditions. Families are permitted to make individual decisions that best assure the safety of their children regarding road conditions.
If the school does go on a two hour delay, then all bus routes will be delayed by two hours as well. Please be aware if that the entire school day is cancelled, all after school activities will be automatically cancelled as well.
Families should make sure that their correct cellphone information is updated in ParentsWeb so that they will receive all parent alerts, including those related to inclement weather.
2nd Quarter Report Cards Distributed
On Thursday, January 5th, 2nd Quarter Report Cards were sent to  students and parents. Any questions about performance in a particular class should be discussed with the class teacher. We are proud of all of our students' hard work and hope to see them continue to work well in the 2nd Semester. Honor Roll information will be coming out in the next Eagle Weekly.
Mandatory PLACT Training
There will be a PLACT training for all Spring Sports families that have not attended one this year at Savio on Monday, January 9th at 6pm in  the Savio Gym. If your child is playing golf, tennis, track, softball or baseball, and you have not attended the SAVIO Play Like a Champion Today training, you must do so before your child can participate. At least one parent must attend this training. At 7pm, we will break into individual sport meetings with coaches. If your team has already met, you will still need to sign in with the coach and get any updates they may have available for you. All meetings should conclude at 7:30pm. If at least one parent cannot make it due to extenuating circumstances, please email Coach Florez or Coach Clark to make other arrangements.
Sophomore Breakfast #2
St. Dominic Savio will host their second Sophomore breakfast of the school year on Thursday, January 12th at 7:30am in the Comm  ons. Pleas click HERE to sign up to bring breakfast tacos and treats!Mark your calendars so you are able to join us for some fellowship and food as an entire class.
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The lunch calendar for the 2nd Semester is now OPEN! 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!
Special Notice: The Front Office hours for Tuesday, January 10th will be from 7:30am to 4:30pm.
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Parent and Student News
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ATTN: JR Parents ..... It's NOT too late to order your student's class ring!
Herff Jones will be on campus one more time taking orders and sizing students for their Class of 2018 rings. If your junior missed the ring order days in November, there will be one final chance to place your order. Please take  advantage of this final on-campus order date and sizing to ensure your student's ring will be here in April for the special class ring blessing and Mass. Orders will be taken on Monday, January 9 th during Family time 9:50 - 10:30 in the Hallway in front of trophy case. If your student did not receive the ring information packet, there are extras in the front office.
If you are not able to place the order on Monday, January 9th, you can order it on-line HERE.
ATTN: SR Parents .....
Herff Jones will be on campus on Monday, January 9th, during lunch time, 11:55 - 12:30 (in front of trophy case) to take orders for Class of 2017 Graduation Cap and Gowns and Announcements. Please take advantage of this on-campus  order date. If your student did not receive the Graduation Product information packet, there are extras in the front office.
If you are not able to place the order on Monday, January 9th, you can order it on-line HERE.
What is Minecraft - A Parent Guide (Video)
Gameplay involves players interacting with the game world by placing and breaking various types of blocks in a 3D environment. Build creative structures, creations, and artwork on multiplayer servers and single player worlds across multiple game modes.
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Click HERE to learn more about it!
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Admission News
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CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
This year our re-enrollment process is transitioning to a Continuous Enrollment policy. Which means less work and less headaches for our  families.
Continuous Enrollment is the policy whereby once a student enrolls at St. Dominic Savio, it is assumed the student will remain at the school through 12th grade unless the family notifies the school of withdrawal or the school determines it is not in the best interest of all involved for the student to return.
Families will no longer have to complete a re-enrollment packet as was the case in the past. This year Savio will assume that your child is returning to Savio for the 2017-2018 school year. If a student will not be returning, the family MUST notify Holly Bologna hbologna@saviochs.org in the Admissions Office in writing no later than Friday, January 20, 2017 to avoid first debit fee.
The total non-refundable enrollment fee for the 2017-2018 school year is $550. As we implement Continuous Enrollment, each family's FACTS account will be debited over a period of two months for the non-refundable enrollment fee for the upcoming school year - the first debit will occur on Feb. 3, 2017 for $275 and the second debit will occur on March 25th for $275.
If your family needs a payment plan for the fees, please contact Lan Nguyen lnguyen@saviochs.org or 512.388-8846 ext. 5003 before January 31, 2017.
Very Important Note: Please take a moment to verify that all family  information in Parentsweb is current and accurate. Information on updating your personal information in Parentsweb can be found in the reminders section of the Eagle Weekly.
2017-2018 TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 9, 2017
The 2017-2018 tuition assistance application will be available to current families on January 9th. Application and directions are available on the St. Dominic Savio website at https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.
Please note only families that complete the Tuition Assistance Application through FACTS will be considered for an award. The deadline for current families to apply for tuition assistance is February 10, 2017. Even if you were awarded tuition assistance last year you still must reapply for 2017-2018. Every student is reassessed annually based on current qualifications. Tuition Assistance Award notification will be by the end of March. All student accounts must be current and families must have paid the first $275 re- enrollment payment in order to be considered for a new tuition assistance award.
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Savio Parent Association (SPA) News
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Parents - Happy 2017!! A new year, a new opportunity to be involved! If you have interest in finding out what the Savio Parent Association Board is all about, please contact Julie Zimmerman at zimardle@aol.com. There will be several openings on our 2017 - 2018 Board.
Sophomore Parents
Our Sophomore class will be celebrating their 2nd class breakfast on January 12th at 7:30am. Please check the Sign Up Genius HERE to help with breakfast tacos and treats.
EIM Certification Reminder:
Please remember that in order to volunteer with any activity involving students at Savio, you must be EIM (Ethics and Integrity in Ministry) compliant. Please don't miss out on helping with retreats, Senior graduation activities or other fun opportunities! Click on this link (EIM Austin Diocese) in order to check your EIM status, or find upcoming workshops. If you have any questions regarding EIM compliance, please contact Mrs. Barbi Guerra at bguerra@saviochs.org.
Please check our Sign Up Genius for upcoming and ongoing events you can help with!
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Formation and Ministry News
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"First Friday" Morning Mass
Morning Masses before all-school Exposition in the Spring Semester  will be held on:
- Friday, February 3rd
- Thursday, March 9th
- Friday, April 7th
Catholic Heart Work Camp - July 23-29
Savio students are invited to attend Catholic Heart Work Camp with  St. Vincent de Paul parish this summer. AT CHWC you will WORK, SERVE TIRELESSLY, THINK DEEPLY, CELEBRATE MASS and build relationships. You will dance, laugh till your side hurts, pray, change on the inside and be a part of transforming lives and communities FOR CHRIST! Click HERE for the registration form.
- Trip sponsored by St. Vincent De Paul Parish
- Registration is due January 8th
- Registration is $365
- Total Cost with registration / bus fee = $550
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Confirmation Retreat
Students enrolled in the confirmation preparation program at St. Vincent de Paul are reminded that the retreat will be February 11-12 at Eagles Wings. Cost is $55, registration forms available from parish office.
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Booster News
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Happy New Year! What a great 2017 for Savio Athletics!
We are entering district play for our winter sports and spring training has begun.
It is never too late to join the booster club to support your athlete and Savio Athletics.
Join Now! Your contribution helps to keep our programs running without charging a per sport fee per athlete.
Winter Programs have been designed and will be available at the St Michaels Basketball Game on Jan 17th, they will be on sale for $5.
They will also be available in the school business office, see Evelina Heaney.
Get Involved!
If you would like to know more about what the Booster Club does and how we contribute to St Dominic Savio, please contact Mary Jo Kilburn , kilburnmj@yahoo.com and she will be happy to fill you in. If you are interested in being a part of the planning for next year, the board may have some open positions.
Winter Spirit Wear - it is starting to get cold again! If you would like to order any of our "specialty items" please email your order to kilburnmj@yahoo.com.
Order form is attached HERE. Orders will be placed on Jan 20th.
Remember - any information that you need can always be found on the Booster Page on the Parents Tab of www.saviochs.org.
Types of information - membership listing, team rep/coach listing, Join, Sponsor, buy an ad, Golf Tourny info etc.
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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 SPRING 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 golf, boys/girls tennis, boys/girls track and field, baseball or softball 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.
College Visits
Schreiner University will be here on Friday, March 3rd at 9:50am.
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!
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.
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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Community News
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Chisholm Trail Knights of Columbus #9368
Free Throw Contest 
Saturday, January 21, 2017; 1:30-4:30
St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School Gymnasium
9300 Neenah Ave., Austin
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Click HERE and HERE for more information!
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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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