2013-2014 Winter Newsletter

1. Catholic School
faith ~ love ~ learning
It was a foggy Myrtle Beach day
when the entire school walked the
beach to demonstrate solidarity
with the poor and hungry of our
area. Each class carried signs and placards saying “Stamp out
Hunger”. Middle schoolers paired with the younger students to
help out with street crossing, shoe-tying, and keeping the line
moving. Parents, friends, Fr. Jim and Fr. Mark joined in the hike.
Local TV camera crews were on hand to cover the event. As we ap-
proached the halfway point, everyone was happy to see parents wait-
ing with fresh water and oranges to revive everyone’s energy. Three
miles later students arrived back at school tired but happy. A final
totaling of donations showed that $7,300 was raised during this
event. The beneficiaries of these donations are the Myrtle Beach
Community Kitchen and
Helping Hand. These or-
ganizations serve hundreds
of meals each day and pro-
vide a food pantry for the
poor and homeless. Both
organizations rely totally
upon donations. What a
fine way to raise funds to
fulfill our school’s commit-
ment to the poor!
Community
is at the heart
of
Catholic
Education
2013–2014 WINTER NEWSLETTER

2. From Our Principal
Our students honored parishioner, General Robert Reed, a
4-star general, during a Wednesday school Mass in
November. In his speech, General Reed told students and
parishioners that Farrow Parkway in Market Common, is
named for Lt. William Farrow, who served in WWII as part
of the "Doolittle Raiders". The Raiders' mission,
to bomb military targets in Japan, later played a
role in the outcome of the Battle of Midway - an
American victory that would begin to turn the
tide in the Pacific War.
Veterans in the congregation were honored with
a standing ovation, and after Mass, accompanied
the student body to our playground for a flag
ceremony.
There are big things happening in the Catholic community of Myrtle Beach. After many years of plan-
ning and dreaming, the construction of a Catholic high school is about to become a reality! The initial
fund raising efforts have been successful. We presently have pledges totaling $3,300,000. This is
comfortably close to the 3.5 million goal for the first phase of construction! This school will truly be an
answer to prayer for families who would like for their children’s Catholic education to continue beyond
8th grade. This is not a haphazard plan; it has been carefully thought out and considered. The plans are to open in the fall of 2016
with a freshman class. Each year an additional grade will be added until a full 4 year program is complete.
So many people have wondered if this would actually happen. This skepticism is understandable given the number of years that the
idea has been considered. But now, with the pledges increasing each day, and with 3 Catholic parishes solidly in support of the
plan, we can say with confidence that the high school will be a reality. The 50 acre property has been purchased on Carolina For-
est Blvd. Preliminary architectural design allows for a phased building plan so that we can develop gradually. Our new high school
will be part of our Diocesan System so we know that it will be held to the same high standards as Bishop England High School in
Charleston , Cardinal Newman High School in Columbia, and John Paul II in Bluffton. What a wonderful addition this will be for our
area!
If you have waited to pledge to this project, please give it serious consideration now. This will be the future for many of our current
students……and the future looks bright! Join us and become a Catholic education builder!
Many blessings,
Molly Halasz

3. Teachers and students alike are excited about Saint Andrew’s iPad
initiative! We have begun incorporating this technology into every
classroom with iPads for each seventh and eighth grade student, an
iPad cart for every grade to share, and three iPads in each classroom
kindergarten through sixth grade. This technology allows our students to
take notes, create projects, conduct research, learn and practice
grammar and math facts, and explore the world with the touch of their
fingertips. Take a look at what some of our eighth and third graders
have to say about this wonderful technology.
“I like how fast it would go. I like how easy it is to move from desk to
desk. You can just slide it.” –Jackson, 3rd grader
“It is fun! It is cool because you get to work with the iPad. You can do
cool stuff with it.” –Logan, 3rd grader
“I like it because it’s fun! It’s like making school work more fun!” –
Ireland, 3rd grader
“I really like the iPads. They serve as an easier way to do projects, look
up needed information, and take notes. They serve as an easier way to
transport rather than carry heavy books.” –Joel, 8th grader
“I like the iPad because it keeps me way more organized. I also use it
to write down my homework, and the apps are extremely helpful in
further enhancing the information that I’ve been learning. I’m so hap-
py we got them!” –Mallory, 8th grader
An Apple a Day Keeps the Boredom Away
St. Andrew School’s seventh and eighth graders recently
returned from another visit to Camp Kanuga in the Ap-
palachian foothills of North Carolina. The students en-
joyed team-building, trust activities, canoeing, hiking,
scaling three climbing walls, and challenging themselves
on the high-rope courses. Each activity was overseen
by a different camp counselor, whose expertise guided
us throughout our stay. The students received the
Camp Kanuga Golden Plate Award for their record-
breaking achievement in environmental food-waste re-
duction. Mrs. Dunne led her thirtieth and final middle
school science trip, along with a group of enthusiastic
chaperones. All would agree: the experience was a
great success! Thanks, Mrs.
Dunne, for your dedication
and support.

4. 101 Dalmatians
Kindergartners
6th Graders
2nd Graders Kindergartners
1st Graders
Hu
Our Student Council visits our Community Kitchen
with letters of Love
Christmas Pancake Dinner at Lulu’s Cafe
Polar Express
Giving Thanks
Here Comes the Judge
Their Hundredth Day
Our Mercy Projects
The Honorable Chris Arakas visits the 6th Grade

5. St. Andrew’s invites St. Michael’s to a Valentine’s Dance
6th Grade Christmas Breakfast
6th grade goes to Wonder Works
Halloween Dance
8th Grade Christmas Breakfast
Children’s Museum comes
to our 3rd grade class

6. The Vocations Club consists of 23 students from 4th
through 8th grade. The boys have as their patron, Saint
Maximillian Kolbe, and the girls’ patron is Saint Cecilia.
This year we have had 2 guest speakers. Sister Cara,
the aunt of Aide Sue Gordon, is from Ireland and
spoke about her years as a sister in Ireland and
France.
Justin Gaeta, the Associate Vocations Director of the
Diocese, came in November to give our shirts to the
new members and also spoke about his part in help-
ing people discern their vocations. At the meetings,
we not only pray for people to hear and follow their
vocations, but we join in activities that show us ways
to share Christ’s love with others. We have several ac-
tivities planned to teach the younger students about
the Vocations club. One will be a play describing the
lives of our patron saints to show how the choices they
made in life showed their love of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
Children are learning to listen
and trust one another.
8th Grade South Carolina Junior Scholars for 2014
Back row: Mallory Mikolajczyk, Kathryn Hollingsworth, Justin
Roberts, Danni Hix, Jack Holbrook; Front row: Sammy Shavitz,
Connor Coan and Taylor Riga
Spelling Bee
Winner: Chris Poole
First Runner-up Brady Roberts
Teacher Advisor Ms. Sauvageau
Chris will advance to Regionals
Geography Bee
Winner: Sammy Shavitz
First Runner-up Justin Roberts
Teacher Advisor Mrs. Tucker
Sammy will advance to Regionals
Total Administrative Expense 16%
Total Instructional Expense 67%
Total Operation & Maint. Expense 14%
Total All Other Oper. Expense 3%
Budget
2013-2014 Expenditures
Tuition & Fees 76%
Parish Subsidies 9%
Fund Raising 12%
Other Revenue 3%
Budget
2013-2014 Revenue
Tuition & Fees 69%
Parish Subsidies 8%
Fund Raising 19%
Other Revenue 4%
2012-2013 Revenue
Total Administrative Expense 16%
Total Instructional Expense 66%
Total Operation & Maint. Expense 14%
Total All Other Oper. Expense 4%
2012-2013Expenditures
Yearly Budget and Expenditures

7. DOCYBT 2014
Last weekend Feb.21-23, St Andrew School and Church hosted the Dio-
cese of Charleston Youth Basketball Tournament. Fifteen Catholic schools
from around our state, brought 44 teams competing in 4 divisions. In all,
80 games were played over the 3 day event! The tournament is one of
the biggest gatherings of catholic youth in the state of South Carolina!! In
addition to the basketball games, we as one big Catholic family, celebrat-
ed Mass with our Bishop, and then met at Ripley’s Aquarium for a fun
night out!!!
VolleyballSoccer

8. St. Andrew Catholic School Honor Code
As a student of St.Andrew Catholic School:
I pledge to be an example of Christ to all those around
me through both my words and actions.
I pledge to respect and show kindness and consideration
to my fellow students and teachers.
I pledge to use honesty in all situations.
I pledge to always work to the best of my ability.
I will put God and honor above all.
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