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Upcoming Events
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
Jan 27 Assembly Bell
Schedule
3:20pm Dismissal
Jan 28 Celebrating
Catholic Schools
Dinner
Feb 01 Mass Day 9:50am
3:30pm Dismissal
Feb 02 Imago Christi Day
3:20pm Dismissal
Feb 03 Exposition
3:20pm Dismissal
Feb 06 Progress Reports
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Today's Reading
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun
and the land of Naphtali;
but in the end he has glorified the seaward road,
the land west of the Jordan,
the District of the Gentiles.
Anguish has taken wing, dispelled is darkness:
for there is no gloom where but now there was distress.
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
a light has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy
and great rejoicing,
as they rejoice before you as at the harvest,
as people make merry when dividing spoils.
For the yoke that burdened them,
the pole on their shoulder,
and the rod of their taskmaster
you have smashed, as on the day of Midian.
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| Principal News | Principal's Coffee!
All parents are welcome to join us for the next Principal's Coffee on Tuesday, January 24th at 8 AM in the St. Dominic Savio Library. The  topic of our coffee will be international students and how our community can support them at Savio. We will have two guest speakers to talk about our students and their experience: Amy Dunlop, China Project Hope Local Coordinator, and Tina Uebersax, Savio teacher and host to an international student. We look forward to seeing you.
Special Assemblies on Friday, January 27th
From 9:45 to 10:40 AM, the Savio student body will be attending  assemblies focused on fostering better community at St. Dominic Savio. We will also be joined by middle school students from Holy Family. The students will be divided into boys and girls sessions, with the girls hosting a speaker in the Savio gym and the boys going to Holy Family's gym. The girl's session will feature speaker Trish Ottaviano, who runs Sister Soldier outreach assemblies. The focus of her presentation will be on how young women can eliminate relational aggression, which is a common practice in high schools. The Savio boys will host a speaker from Intuitus Counseling Group who will focus on self-control and its impact on peer relationships.
REVISION
The names of those students earning the distinction of 
High Honors and Honors for the 2nd quarter are included as an attachment in the parent resource section of the bulletin. Congratulations to all of your achievements!
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Catholic Schools Week News
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Catholic Schools Week 2017
Each year at this time, we honor our school's excellence and highlight its mission and traditions. We take time to reflect on being a Catholic school and what distinguishes us from other institutions. Most of all, Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate! The national theme is Catholic Schools: Faith, Knowledge, and Service. There are activities planned for each day, and we invite you to review the calendar to see how you can participate to the fullest.
Click HERE to view the calendar of events!
Imago Christi Day: A Savio Tradition
In two weeks, we will celebrate our 8th Imago Christi Day as a community on Thursday, February 2nd. This is a required day of school for all students, faculty, and staff where we live out our Catholic faith by serving with others in the Austin-area community. Our students, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers have spent months planning this extremely important part of the Savio experience. Please pray for all of our students and adults as they go out to spread Christ's love as servant leaders.
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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Parent and Student News
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School Wide Fundraiser - The Christ Child Society Drive is happening now! Please bring shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste,  toothbrushes, bars of soap, washcloths, baby wipes, feminine hygiene pads, tissues, hairbrushes or combs. All items are due by February 3rd, to your houses. The family that brings in the most items will win the eagle!
Instagram & Snapchat Safety Tips from 7 Experts
According to a recent study from HubSpot, 52% of teens use Instagram and nearly as many (41%) use Snapchat. With the popularity of these apps on the rise, many parents are looking for ways to keep their children safe on Instagram and Snapchat. So we asked 7 experts to share their best Instagram and Snapchat safety advice. Learn how you can teach children how to be responsible online, what to do if your teen shares too much personal information online and how to discuss Instagram and Snapchat safety.
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Click HERE to learn more about it!
Mu Alpha Theta News!
Applications for Mu Alpha Theta are due on Friday, January 27th. All  applicants must be either currently enrolled or completed Algebra 2 and have a 90 average in math. Mu Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, along with other honor societies. Click HERE to print the application form.
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Academic News
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Savio Academic Team Competes at Churchill Invitational MeetOn Saturday, January 14th six members of the Savio Academic Team competed in an academic invitational meet at Churchill High School in  San Antonio. There were over 200 participants in the event representing over two dozen local high schools, including a number of big San Antonio public schools.
The individual results are HERE!
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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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Coffee with the Principal - Tuesday, January 24th at 8am
All parents are welcome to join us for the next Principal's Coffee on  Tuesday, January 24th at 8 AM in the St. Dominic Savio Library. The topic of our coffee will be international students and how our community can support them at Savio. We will have two guest speakers to talk about our students and their experience: Amy Dunlop, China Project Hope Local Coordinator, and Tina Uebersax, Savio teacher and host to an international student. We look forward to seeing you.
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week begins January 30th! Our Savio Imago Christi Day of Service will be on February 2nd. Please stay-tuned for potential parent volunteer opportunities.
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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Blessed is She "Beloved" Retreat: April 1
The "Beloved" retreat is diving in to what it means to live the life of the beloved, based on the book by Henri Nouwen and hosted by the national Blessed is She Catholic women's ministry. We will dive into Chosen, Blessed, Broken and Shared as a sisterhood together. This retreat is for any woman, age 18 and older. It will be held in the PAC with hostess Kathryn Whitaker, worship leader Emily Wilson, speakers Beth Davis, Emily Wilson and Sr. Maria Fatima, O.P. Each will help us dive into prayer to learn more about the life of the Beloved. With time allocated for personal reflection, as well as adoration, confession, vigil Mass and three meals, this retreat is for you! For more information visit: https://blessedisshe.net/beloved-retreat/
"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
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.
Notre Dame Vision - God is Calling, How will You Answer?
Notre Dame Vision is a 5--day conference that includes dynamic large group experiences, reflective small group time, profound liturgies, and excellent music. Speakers from all across the country will break open important themes throughout the week and help participants to relate them to their own lives. Sixty-five Notre Dame undergraduates serve as Mentors, musicians and small group facilitators.
Tentative details are below, please email Mr. Ochoa at cochoa@saviochs.org if you are interested!
- Dates: June 26-30th
- Cost: $1000 (airfare, registration, 5-days room and board)
Steubenville - DATE AND LOCATION CHANG E
Savio's group will now be going to Steubenville Mid-America in Missouri - cost is the same as before but dates have changed. Registration has been re-opened and deposit deadline extended to Friday, February 3rd.
- Dates: July 13-16
- Cost: $350 (registration,transportation, and housing)
- Trip co-sponsored by Savio and St. Thomas More Catholic Church
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Booster News
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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 are available in the school business office for $5. Please see Mrs. 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.
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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What lengths would you go to, to give someone HOPE?
Please join us for the 4th annual Cuts For Cancer event, Friday, February 17th at 2:30pm in the Savio gym. This year's event will honor ALL types of cancer, signified by the color lavender! All proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital to help fund cancer research and care. In cooperation with Patene Beautiful Lengths, we would like to help make real hair wigs for women and girls who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. - Please prayerfully consider donating a minimum of 8 inches of unprocessed hairto the cause.
- Sign up as a Hair Donor and receive the "special Lavender t-shirt", to signify your generous sacrifice.
Turn in Hair Donor Forms to Coach Clark. - All others may purchase this year's Navy & Lavender t-shirt to be worn on event day and other Savio spirit days throughout the school year.
T-shirt order deadline is - February 1st, turned in to Coach Clark. How else can you help? Sign up to be an event sponsor. We have various levels ranging from $100 on up. Your company name/logo will be featured on our publications & t-shirts. Please use the following links for: All are welcome to participate, so tell your friends & neighbors! Questions about the event? .....Contact Coach Clark at cclark@saviochs.org.
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 is visiting on March 3rd at 9:50am.
University of Alabama Birmingham is visiting on March 7th at 9:45am.
University of Alabama is visiting on February 23rd at 1:00pm.
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.
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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