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Dear 8th Grade Students,
Welcome to your 2020-21 school year at SAS! We are excited to welcome you back in person! It is time to begin thinking about eighth grade, new teachers, new classes, graduation, and high school! This will be a very exciting year for us and each of you! All of the hardwork and dedication you have put into your schoolwork throughout the years has helped get you to this point. Eighth grade is a time to prepare for the responsibilities of high school and the more long term goal of lifelong learning. This year, the academic expectations will increase in preparation for meeting these goals.
There will be many events you will be participating in as an eighth grade student. Those events will be listed below under eighth grade events, as well as the monthly school events and other important school information.
We look forward to a great year!
Mrs. Dina Conners Mrs. Stefanie Wetzel
dconners@saintandrewschool.com swetzel@saintandrewschol.com
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Monday, August 30 - First day back to school from 8 am to 1 pmTuesday, August 31 - 8 am arrival to 1 pm dismissal
Wednesday, September 1 - 8 am arrival to 1 pm dismissal
Thursday, September 2 - Faculty In-Service Day - No school for students
Friday, September 3 - No School for Students
Monday, September 6 - Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 7 - full day school begins
Wednesday, September 8 - Back-to-School Night at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 15 - 7 pm Band Parent Meeting
Wednesday, September 22~ Sudent Council speeches
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.
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.
Additional Notes:
- For health and safety purposes, masks must be worn in the school building, in hallways, in the hall, and in bathrooms, along with regular hand washing. Furthermore, we encourage them to social distance and be aware of themselves within their surroundings.
- 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.