Principal's Corner

January 21, 2020

Kudos to our Future City Team on being awarded Honorable Mention at the Philadelphia Regional Competition on Saturday! Six of the 44 entries made it to the final round of competition. Lionville Middle School won first place, followed by Downingtown Middle School. Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School won third place. Saint Andrew, Saint Cecilia and St. Hilary Portiers were named as Honorable Mentions in the competition. I am so proud of our 7th and 8th graders who worked so hard on this project. It was difficult to witness their disappointment at not placing in the top three. Hopefully, the winter formal dance that evening helped to lift their spirits. In addition to the Honorable Mention, our students were invited to present at an event at the Wells Fargo Center on May 14th. Many thanks to Miss Perry, Mr. Lacey and Mrs. Dolceamore for the many hours they devoted to the Future City Team.
 
On Monday, approximately 100 students in grades 3-8 and 27 adult volunteers participated in the MLK Day of Service. These members of our school and parish community came together on their day off for the benefit of seven regional organizations. This event was spearheaded by Melissa DiNofia-Bozzone and the Home and School Association. I am certain God will bless the work of our hands!
 
There is so much good happening at SAS! We have much to celebrate; and, we plan to do just that during the 2020 Catholic Schools Week which opens on Sunday, January 26^th. The official schedule for Catholic Schools Week is attached to this message. Parents will notice on Wednesday, the students will provide coffee and donuts to the Upper Darby Police Department and the five Upper Darby Fire Stations that serve our community. A student dress down will be held on Friday, January 24^th to raise the funds for the coffee and donuts. Surplus funds will be reserved for the spring Catholic Charities Appeal.
 
Thank you for your continued support of Saint Andrew School! Together we build the culture of Life and civilization of Love through faith and knowledge.
Peace and all Good,
Helen McLean
Principal

Blessings to you and yours,
Helen McLean
Principal