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Upcoming Events
Feb 28 Coffee with the
Principal 8:00am
Library
Mar 1 Ash Wednesday
Mass 10:00am with
Holy Family at
SVDP
3:30pm Dismissal
Mar 3 Sophomore Retreat
Mar 6 Brain Awareness
Week Begins
Mar 8 New Student
Reception
6:30pm Commons
Mar 9 Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
9:40am Gym
Mar 9 Honor Societies
Induction Ceremony
6:30pm Gym
Mar 10 Pi Day
Last Day of the
3rd Quarter
Mar 13 - 17 Spring Break!
Mar 20 First Day of the
4th Quarter
Mar 22 Mass Day 9:50am
3:30pm Dismissal
Mar 23 Report Cards
Issued
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Today's Reading
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Zion said, "The LORD has forsaken me;
my LORD has forgotten me."
Can a mother forget her infant,
be without tenderness for the child of her womb?
Even should she forget,
I will never forget you.
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Ash Wednesday, March 1st - Special Bell Schedule
70 Minute Classes 
8:20-9:30 1st Block
9:30-11:15 Mass (Start time 10:00am)
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:50-1:00 2nd Block
1:05-2:15 3rd Block
2:20-3:30 4th Block
"Plan B" Option for Late Mass:
65 Minute Classes AFTER MASS
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:05-1:10 2nd Block
1:15-2:20 3rd Block
2:25-3:30 4th Block
Principal's Coffee!
All parents are welcome to join us for the next Principal's Coffee on  Tuesday, February 28th at 8 AM in the St. Dominic Savio Library. The topic of our coffee will be to discuss next year's course offerings and the scheduling process. We look forward to seeing you!
Honors Society Inductions Ceremony
This special induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at 6:30pm in the gym.
2017 - 2018 School Calendar
The one page school calendar for 2017 - 2018 is HERE!
Attention Sophomore Parents! 
The sophomore retreat is March 3rd. Please view the sign up HERE to see how you can help. The SPA is providing lunch, but we need help with breakfast and snack items. We also need 4 male and 4 female parent volunteers to attend the retreat.
"Celebration of the Brain" week is coming soon! 
It will run March 6 through 10. During that week there will be topics and information shared each day regarding the importance of the brain. It is the brain that enables us to experience all the wonders of the world in which we live. It is the brain that makes it easier to offer prayers of thanksgiving for all we have.
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Parent and Student News
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Hola PLTW Engineering and Computer Science Students!
Engineers Week 2017 was great! Amazing speakers! 5th Annual Spaghetti/Marshmallow Contest (winner is LEMON PARTY team - go Lemons!), House Quiz (winner is St. Patrick House! Go St. Pats!) Pink T-Shirt/dress down day to celebrate Girls In Engineering! But wait...there's more!!! Check out these camps at A&M - they have so many cool camps! http://ppo.tamu.edu/Services/Outreach/Educator-Conferences-Workshops/STEM-Camps.aspx
http://engineering.tamu.edu/easa/camps 
I don't know the details of the camps...so you will have to do the 'research' ;-) on them! Check them out - hope you attend some of these!
Let me know if you need a letter of recommendation for any of the camps...happy to provide that.
Let's get some Savio representation at these camps! Go Savio Engineers!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Flores-Sicich
Senior Grad Night - Mark Your Calendars for May 26th!
Please click on the links below for more information!
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Academic Club News
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Savio TAPPS State Academic Team Try-out CompetitionOn Thursday, March 2nd immediately after school there will be try-outs for the Savio TAPPS State Academic team in room A101. Any Savio  student is welcome to try-out, whether they have previously competed in an academic meet or not. Students may try-out for as many events as they wish. The top two scorers in each event will represent Savio at the state meet at the Waco Convention Center on April 4th & 5th. Events include: Advanced Math, Calculator, Current Events & Issues, Literary Criticism, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Spelling & Vocab and TAPPS Math. Contact Dr. Marcia Isakson with any questions at isaksonmj@gmail.com
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Athletic News
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Congratulations to our boys soccer team for defeating Fort Worth Christian in the TAPPS Div. II Area Soccer Game by a score of 3-0. They continue play with the information listed below.
What: TAPPS Div. II Regional State Soccer Game When: Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 2017 Where: Robinson High School (700 W. Tate, Robinson, TX. 76706) Time: 6:00pm
Opponent: Bullard Brook Hill Guardians
Athletic Pictures for Softball and Baseball COMING SOON!
Hello all! We will be having team and individual pictures on March 1st  immediately after school. These are the yearbook, program and personal pictures. It will be the only time you can order. Please make sure to stop by the library kiosk to pick up an order form. You must have your order form and money on picture day.
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.
6th Annual "5-POINT MINI-CAMP" - Boys and Girls Camp entering 2nd to 8th grade
This four day camp held March 13 - 15, 2017 is offered in elementary  and high school sessions and is run by Lone Star Hoops LLC owner Jan Jernberg. In this camp, students improve their fundamental skills, their understanding of the game, and their willingness to compete as Christian athletes. Click HERE for more information or contact Coach Jernberg at lonestarhoops@gmail.com.
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Savio Parent Association (SPA) News
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Please join us for our Principal's Coffee, this Tuesday, February 28th at 8:00am in the Library. The topic of discussion will be next year's course offerings and the scheduling process.
Sophomore Parents - Our Sophomore Retreat is March 3rd so mark your calendars. Your help is needed! We need parent volunteers to attend and to bring food items so check out the Sign Up Genius Sophomore Tab HERE. Thank you!
Would you like to be a part of our SPA Executive Board for the 2017-2018 school year? Please contact Julie Zimmerman at zimardle@aol.com to learn about the available positions. Nominations will be open for all positions from February 19-March 21.
Positions available:
Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Historian
Freshman Class Representative
Sophomore Class Representative
Junior Class Representative
Senior Class Representative
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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
Michigan State is visiting on March 21st at 9:45am
University of Houston is visiting on April 20th at 9:45am
The Catholic schools will be visiting on March 30th from 2:15-3:15.
| Creighton University | | Loyola Marymount University | | Loyola University Chicago | | Loyola University New Orleans | | Marquette University | | Regis University | | Saint Joseph's University | | Saint Louis University | | Santa Clara University | | Seattle University | | Spring Hill College | | The University of Scranton | | University of San Francisco | | Xavier University |
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, 201 7
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:
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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 at St. Vincent de Paul with worship leader Shannon Worle, emcee Kathryn Whitaker and speakers Beth Davis, Cana Hickman, Mary Lenaburg 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 and to register, visit:
"First Friday" Morning Mass
Morning Masses before all-school Exposition in the Spring Semester  will be held on:
- Thursday, March 9th
- Friday, April 7th
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)
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Booster News
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Booster Club Board Nominations Open!
(NOMINATIONS CLOSE 3/21)
The St Dominic Savio Booster Club is in the home stretch of it's 3rd full year of operation.
In that time, over $275,000 has been raised in support of Savio Athletics. We are a very hands-on group and we have fun working to help grow our Athletics programs. There are some key board positions that will be opening up for next year, including Chairman for some important fund raisers. Any board member would be happy to speak with you regarding these positions and the time and energy required to participate fully. If you have a freshman or sophomore athlete, this is a PERFECT year to step in. We could use your energy and perspective to help grow and improve our endeavors in support of Savio Athletics.
If you are interested yourself or would like to nominate someone for one of these positions please email the Booster President, Mary Jo Kilburn. All positions are considered "open", names listed are current nominations.
Positions to Consider:
Officers
- President - Open
- Vice President - Sean Walsh
- Secretary - Debbie Fedele
- Treasurer - Danielle White
Chairman
- Sports Programs* - Open
- Golf Tournament* - Open
- Merchandise (Spiritwear)* - Open
- Concessions - Stacey
- Team Rep Coordinator - Jana Tuerff
* Key Revenue programs for Booster/Athletics
Go Eagles!
Savio Booster Club
Calling all Spring Sports Families!
(Baseball, Softball, Track, Tennis, Golf)
Each season we put together a sports program for the teams of that season. It includes team pictures, head shots of the players, ads, and most importantly "shout out" ads from parents to their athletes. These shout outs are a great way to throw some love their way for a job well done! A reward for their hard work!
Please click here to purchase an ad or you can get there through our Booster Page on the Savio Website. 50% of all shout out ad revenue goes into the team account for that sport, don't forget to designate your team on the form.
Then email Kathryn with your pictures and what you would like the ad to say!
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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 4:00pm
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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