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2014 SPRING NEWSLETTER
Dear Friends,
What a wonderful year this has been! Through hard work and cooperation so many
goals were realized. As we say goodbye to another 8th grade graduating class, it is interesting
to note some statistics. Our Parish School graduated 27 students on June 3rd. This was a tal-
ented class who will be sincerely missed. Among these students there were eight South Caro-
lina Junior Scholars, two students qualified as Duke TIP State Scholars, two were selected to
attend the Scholars Academy at CCU, and eight were chosen to attend the Academy of Arts, Science and Technology.
Eleven graduates had A averages in every subject.
These students held leadership positions in Student Council and Vocations Club. They played basketball, volley-
ball, soccer, and golf. Many of the girls were members of the cheer squad. The class led the middle school show choir
in a fantastic music and dance program. Each student completed their service hours and then went beyond the re-
quirement to complete additional hours of community service. This class logged over 1650 service hours during the
school year. This closely knit group will head in different directions, but are sure to remain friends throughout the
years ahead. We await news of their future accomplishments! Best wishes, Class of 2014!
Sincerely, Molly Halasz
From Our Principal
Learning Outside of School
7th Grade
6th Grade
8th Grade
Fort Sumter
Our Field Trip to Playcard
In May, the second and third graders enjoyed an
incredible day at Playcard Environmental
Education Center. Through a series of
activities created by Mr. Ben Abercrombie,
the director of Playcard, the students were
able to explore the relatedness of plants,
animals, soil, water and human beings
through the world of a black water swamp.
Students went fishing, they used iPads to
learn about the birds and animals they
encountered while exploring the woods, and
students engaged in trust building exercises
that required a lot of teamwork. Mr. Aber-
crombie said he was very impressed with the
behavior of the St. Andrew School children,
and many children said they felt very proud
of their achievements on this field trip.
Camp Bob Cooper
and State Fair
Charleston Trip
Hopsewee
4th
Grade
Waites Island
5th
Grade
Last Dance At the end of each school year, our 8th grade students and faculty/staff are treated to a dinner and
dance to celebrate their years at St. Andrew. Our student council sponsors this event with balloons,
flowers, and a delicious meal catered by David Demer, of Pastria 811, and father of Kailey and
Sydney, alums of St. Andrew. After this delicious meal of Italian fare, dancing and dessert follows.
At the conclusion of the evening, female students are offered a carnation from their dads,
male students offer a carnation to their moms. It is a poignant and fun night for everyone involved!
Congratulations, Graduating Class of 2014!
In the spring, the Teenie Greenie club added more flowers to our garden. We
also purchased a wind-chime and a bird feeder. We are excited to see this
little part of our Earth bloom!
It has been a pleasure to have had the opportuni-
ty to work in the office at St. Andrew Catholic
School for the past ??? years. It has been interest-
ing, enlightening, challenging, intense, crazy, fun
and most definitely not boring! I have enjoyed interacting with the
faculty, parents but most of all, with the children. My favorite part of my job was watching our
children grow, not only physically, but intellectually and spiritually. And grow they did! But now
it's time for me to step back and let others enjoy the pleasures that I have had for all those
years. If it be God's will, my retirement years will be spent traveling in our RV and volunteering
at National and State Parks, but not until the summer of 2015. Please keep me in your prayers
as I will you.
Blessings, Lori Derr
Passing the Light of Leadership
May
Crowning
Seder
Washing of
the feet
Being a part of this great Catholic school and parish has meant so
much to me. Teaching takes much time and effort, but to reach the young people at such a crucial time in their lives, and to see them develop their relationship with Jesus Christ makes it totally worth
it. If I can only make a small difference in a teenager’s life, with the help of God, so be it! I loved St. Andrew's for all 10 years and have made extraordinary friend-
ships. Life goes on and I will travel a new
path. Let Go, Let God!! He'll lead the way.
Love to All,
Pat Dunne
Until We Meet Again
The first graders have enjoyed listening
to Mrs. Hancheck read all of the books in
the Junie B. Jones series throughout the
year. For the end of the year party, the
first graders were able to dress as their
favorite character. What a fun day they
all had dressing up and doing some fun
Junie B. Jones' themed activities!
6th Grade
Chinese Dragons
Lip Sync
AR 100 Point Club Celebration
Math Counts Here!
Justin, Mrs. Van der Horst, Tommy, Taylor, and Samantha
Congratulations!!
These Students competed in the Regional Level Math
Counts Competition which was held at Coastal Caro-
line University during Feb of 2014
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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