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What is National Catholic Schools Week?
National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2015 is January 25 - 31. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2015 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
St. Andrew Catholic School Week Schedule
During the week's celebration, St. Andrew Catholic School will be honoring parents and grandparents for their help and support of our Faith-based education and Family Faith Formation. St. Andrew Catholic School activities will begin with and Open House invitation to prospective parents on Monday, January 26th, from 9am-11am. Families will be given the opportunity to tour the school.
Tuesday, January 27th, Students will be distributing a special "Thank You" gift to parents in the car line. Wednesday, January 28t h, students will participate in Team Spirit Day. Students will be allowed to wear Sport Team shirts/sweatshirts along with uniform bottoms.
Thursday, January 29th, students will be allowed to wear crazy shoes and socks to celebrate the day. To finish up the week, Friday, January 30th, will be designated as "Grandparent and/or Special Friend" Day. Grandparents are invited to Mass at 9am and then to a breakfast in the Cafeteria. Following breakfast, Grandparents will be invited to visit the classroom of their youngest grandchild to participate in a special class activity. Finally, Grandparents will gather in the Parish Hall for special presentations from the students before a noon dismissal.
To follow more throughout the St. Andrew Catholic Schools Week check out our school website:
www.StAndrewcs.org
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Good News for the Nation: Catholic Schools Are Thriving
Catholic schools offer academic excellence and faith-filled education for students nationwide. National test scores, high school graduation rates, college attendance and other data show that Catholic schools frequently outperform schools in both the public and private sectors. While some Catholic schools are challenged by declining enrollments and school closures, the good news is that there is a strong demand and enthusiasm for Catholic schools. Thirty-two percent of Catholic schools have waiting lists for admission and new schools are opening across the country. This infographic shares facts and figures about the ongoing excellence and promise of growth represented in our country's Catholic schools.