• We first would like to welcome you as the eighth grade class of 2021!  Although this year may not look or fall into the same patterns or procedures in which we are used to, we will put forth our valiant efforts to make it memorable as your last at Saint Andrew School.  Together, we will take on the new challenges of learning virtually, at a distance, and with extra safety.  During these times, let us ask the Lord to pray for our patience, strength, health, and flexibility.  It is Him who provides us with the light to push forward in growth, success, and happiness!
  
  With Best, Mrs. Dana Aubrey and Mrs. Dina Conners   

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  12/04: End of the First Trimester                        12/21: Happy Birthday Indirah!
  12/07: Archbishop's Holiday- No School!                       Virtual Learning Day
  12/08: Immaculate Conception- No School!     12/22: Asynchronous Day  
  12/10: Report Cards Distributed                         12/23-01/04: Christmas Break!   

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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.