Crusader Connections

April 26: MAP Growth Testing Begins (grades 2-8)

April 28: Middle School Monthly Activity

May 1 - 5: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 2: MAP Growth Testing Continues (grades 2-8)

May 5: May Crowning after First Friday Mass

May 9: Progress Reports Posted (grades 4-8) and MAP Growth Testing Continues

May 11: Spring Band/Chorus Concert (includes 3rd & 5th graders)

May 12: Destination Imagination Day Celebration + Talent Show Acts

May 13: Catholic Schools Relay Races (at SMR)

May 16: Rally for Reading (grade 2)

May 18: Field Trip (grades K-8)

May 19: Field Trip (grade 7)

May 20: Crusader Fun Run (at SMR)

The Band/Chorus Concert is scheduled for Thursday, May 11th at 6:30pm at Father Andrew White School!

Our upcoming Crusader Fun Run will be Saturday, May 20th at St. Mary's Ryken High School! Be on the lookout for more details coming soon!

Our 15th Annual Spring Social & Auction is now complete! A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, donated, volunteered and/or sponsored to make this event possible! We were so excited to host this event in person after a long hiatus! With your help, we were able to raise about $28K in profit for our amazing school. Many thanks especially to The Fenwick Inn for hosting us and the Knights of Columbus Council #1470 for sponsoring half of our Full Tuition Raffle.

We are very grateful for the FAW Spring Social & Auction Committee, led by Mrs. Carrillo and Mrs. Mattingly. Your hard work is appreciated!

April is the Month of the Military Child. Father Andrew White School celebrated “Purple Up! For Military Kids Day” by allowing all of our students and staff to wear purple in honor of and in support of all military-connected children. Father David led us in prayer where we thanked all who have stepped up to serve and protect our country. We also prayed for their protection and for God’s guidance for them to be strong and courageous.

“Purple indicates support for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces through the combination of their colors; therefore, Purple Up! Day signifies unifying support for military-connected children within all branches of the military and at all levels of service. This day offers military families, their support communities, and others who have connections with service members and their families the chance to recognize and thank military-connected children for their unique contributions, strengths, and sacrifices."

Due to a low turnout of acts, we are combining the Talent Show with another school event on May 12th. This will occur during the day. All Talent Show participants will be contacted with further details.

Come out to cheer on your FAW Crusaders Volleyball Team at their upcoming Catholic Schools Tournament at St. John's School this Saturday, April 29th. They will be playing from 9am - 12:30pm. Go Crusaders! 📣

FAW Multi-Child Tuition Grants are available for families who submitted an application for archdiocesan tuition assistance through TADS. These grants are for both families with multiple children enrolled at FAW as well as those families with one enrolled child and demonstrated need. For those who are seeking a multi child scholarship, forms are available on our website. Please click HERE to access them. Multi child scholarship paperwork is due by May 5th.

Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Are you a baker who would like to earn volunteer hours by baking? Two of our Destination Imagination teams are heading to the Global Finals in Missouri and are hosting a bake sale after Masses. You can sign up HERE to bake some goodies or to volunteer your time at the bake sale itself.

Please ensure that your student's uniform is compliant. Remember to check that your student has a belt that fits, buttons are secure on skirts and haircuts are the proper length. Also, our students love to be active at recess! Please ensure your child wears shorts under jumpers or skirts. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Please remember to keep your logged volunteer hours up to date! You should have about 19 hours by this point to be on track for your 25 hour requirement (for Service Scholarship families).

We are excited to announce that two of our Destination Imagination (DI) teams from Father Andrew White School are two of the top-scoring DI teams in the state of Maryland and now have the opportunity to present their Challenge solution at the DI Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri —an international competition where they will compete against teams from around the globe.

Please consider donating to help these teams get to the Globals competition!! Destination Imagination is an educational, academic program that has helped our students learn and practice valuable skills like creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork through different competitive, STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) Challenges.

The teams are working hard to raise the $5,500/team registration fee plus the almost $1,000/student it will take to get them there to experience this amazing opportunity! Raising $20K in only one month’s time is daunting, but they are DItermined!!! Every gift is a blessing and we truly appreciate your support! Thank you so much for your contributions.

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/DIGlobals2023

Check out other upcoming events and ways to support our DI teams headed to Globals by visiting our website here: https://fatherandrewwhite.org/destination-imagination/

To raise some DI funds, we are looking for volunteers to run a Spirit Station (to sell a few items) at the Catholic Schools Relay Races at SMR on Saturday, May 13th from 12 - 4pm. Email Mrs. Cacko if you can help: cacko@fatherandrewwhite.org.

Sign up HERE!

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Father Andrew White Catholic School has opened enrollment to new families for the 2023-2024 school year. We welcome you to consider becoming a part of this amazing, award winning school. Schedule a private tour to discover how our students are "Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow, Living our Faith." Call the office at (301) 475-9795 or email office@fatherandrewwhite.org.

"Cleanliness is next to Godliness!" In relation to the Bible, this saying pertains to internal cleanliness, as much as external. It can be interpreted that we should keep our hearts and thoughts pure and clean, and practice good hygiene with our physical bodies and environments. Some people use special "detox" procedures to rid their bodies of impurities. Our bodies actually do a great job on their own by filtering and eliminating wastes, and washing out substances with our tears, mucus, and even ear wax! Lastly, we all know the importance of hand washing when it comes to infection control and stopping the spread of germs. Thus, if you start to get tired of hygiene routines or spring cleaning tasks, remind yourself that you're doing your part in taking care of yourself and pleasing God at the same time.

Please join us in prayer for a fellow Catholic school student from St. Mary's Bryantown. You can follow his journey at Finn's Fierce Fight.

We are looking for volunteers to work on some maintenance jobs over the summer. Please contact Mrs. Szoch principal@fatherandrewwhite.org if you are interested in leading this group. Thanks for considering!

This year the Catholic schools are participating in relay races on May 13, 2023 at St. Mary's Ryken. VIRTUS cleared parent volunteers are needed to assist during the training sessions (Tuesday/Thursday from 2:30 - 4pm). Additional volunteers are needed on the day of the event from 12 - 4pm. Please let Katy Burfield know you'd like to help by emailing her at kateburfield@gmail.com.

Our Knights of Columbus, St. Mary's Council #1470 is in need of our help! They are looking for adults who are able to be Floorwalkers. The primary job is to walk up and down the tables and sell Holders to the bingo players. Volunteer hours can be earned from 6pm to about 9 or 9:30pm on Fridays at Father Andrew White School. The point of contact is Steve Tomaszeski. Please reach out via phone 240-808-3560 or email steven.tomaszeski@gmail.com. Thank you for considering helping this wonderful organization who does so much for our community!

❏ Sign up to help with the Bake Sale

❏ Cheer on the Volleyball Team (Saturday)

❏ Sign up to be a Summer Maintenance Volunteer

❏ Consider volunteering to help the KofC with their Friday Bingo

❏ Order Gift Cards

❏ Submit and Check Volunteer Hours

Email: office@fatherandrewwhite.org
Website: https://www.fatherandrewwhite.org
Location: 22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 475-9795
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fawschool/
Twitter: @FAWcrusaders