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  As we approach the second month of the school year, we would like to recognize the diversity, talents, and personalities that have filled our classrooms.  While we continue to get into the routines, expectations, and behaviors, we must keep in mind the spirit and faith that is embodied within SAS.  We ask the Lord to bless us with the good to do well and service to provide for others as we endure an exciting year!
  
  Blessing You,
  Mrs. Dina Conners and Miss Dana Weaverling

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  ☆ Congratulations to our newly elected 2019-2020 Student Council Board Members!  We wish that you each affect change and empathy through your leadership!
  
  President: Jilian Elefante
  Vice President: Tasia Brice
  Secretary: Ava Ezzie
  Treasurer: Dante LoSasso
  Director of Communications: Kyle Kirk
  Director of Assemblies: Michaela Muldoon
   

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  Monthly Events: October                                                                                      

  10/02: Archdiocese In-Service- No School!                                                              
  10/03: Archbishop John Carrol Visit (9:00am)                                                                       
  10/04: Student Council Installation Mass (9:00am)                                                                        
  10/15: Saint Joseph's Prep and Merion Mercy Visit (9:00am)
  10/16 or 17: School Portraits (Time TBD)
  10/25: Progress Reports
  10/26: Annual 5K Spirit Run!
  10/31: Happy Halloween                                                                       
   

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  Eighth Grade Events:
  - 01/29: Spaghetti Dinner                                              
  - 04/05 and 06: Passion Play Performances              
  - 05/08: New York City Field Trip
  - 05/14: May Procession
  - 06/10: Graduation
   [Further information regarding each of these events will be communciated as the dates approach.]
   

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  BE RESPECTFUL, BE EMPATHETIC, BE RESPONSIBLE
  Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports:

  In May of 2018, the PBIS program was introduced to our students through lesson plans and consistent modeling.  PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.  We have adopted this program to encourage good behavior and consider this as important as academics.  The key to PBIS is prevention, not punishment.  Expectations for Responsibility, Empathy, and Respect- The 3 B's for Arrival/Dismissal, Hallways, Lunchroom, Church, Bathrooms, Recess Yard, and Transitions have been presented to the student body and the different matrices are displayed and visible throughout both buildings in the corresponding areas.  "Cardinal Cash" will be used by all teachers and administration when a student is caught showing one of the 3 B's outside of the classroom. Teachers will continue to use their own unique reward systems in their classrooms.
   

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  Option C: 
  All students and parents are responsible for tracking progress and grades throughout the course of the year, which is available on Option C; https://www.optionc.com/corporate/home/login/school-login/8154
  
  Rosetta Stone:
  Please utilize the link below on a weekly basis (from school and at home) to work through your selected language program; https://saintandrewschool.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-US/
   

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  Additional Note(s): 
  - In the event that your child needs a recommendation letter for high school, please have the student ask the corresponding teacher and provide the necessary information and mailing materials.