• New years promote new changes, directions, and meaning to shine in the light of Christ.  We can embrace fresh starts to increase our morals, intellect, socialization, and much more.  It is within this month, that we can set goals to achieve the latter and represent the true visions of God, the Father.  Together, we shall work towards a community of Life and a civilization of Love for 2021!
  
  With Happiness & Cheer, Mrs. Dana Aubrey and Mrs. Dina Conners   

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  03/03: Eighth Grade Spaghetti Lunch!      03/17: St. Patrick's Day!
  03/10: End of Second Trimester                Report Cards Distributed
  03/11-19: Terra Nova Testing                     03/19: Trimester Awards
   

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  With the current guidelines in place due to the pandemic, eighth-grade events have yet to be discussed.  As the year progresses, updated information on the graduating class traditions will be placed here.
   

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  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.
  
  *With the inclusion of virtual learning this year, additional expectations have been created.  These will be reviewed with all students on a continual basis, however, you may view the new matrix at the following link; 3 B's Matrix.

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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. If you are in need of your login information, please contact the main office.
  
  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 Notes: 
  - For health and safety purposes, we ask that your student wears a mask daily and become a regular hand washer.  Furthermore, we encourage them to social distance and be aware of themselves within their surroundings.
  
  - Virtual learners will be utilizing their individual Google Classroom pages to keep up with assignments and tasks per subject.  Ensure they are checking them on a daily basis for updates and ongoing information.
  
  - Arrival and pickup routines have temporarily changed in order to comply with social distancing guidelines.  Please keep a note of them until further notice.
  
  - 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.