Grade 8
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Students entering Grade 8:
Please read three of the following books:
The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen,
The Apothecary by Maile Meloy
Down The Rabbit Hole: An Echo Falls Mystery by Peter Abrahams
- Code Girls the True Story of the Amercan Girls Who Broke Code in WWII by Lizz Mundy
- Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Shelinkin
Math information can be found under About SAS: Summer Reading Lists and Summer Math Packets.
Dear 8th Grade Students,
Welcome to the 2022-23 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 hard work 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, May 1 - Ancient Order of Hibernians May School Food Drive 2023~ 7A and 7B are asked to donate cleaning supplies, especially laundry detergentTuesday, May 2 - Pre-Ordered Hot Lunch - Pizza
Thursday, May 4 - Prayer Buddy Activity
Friday, May 5 - Happy Cinco de Mayo! Student/Faculty Dress Down; Pre-Ordered Hot Lunch is Egg and Cheese sandwich: Ancient Order of Hibernians May School Food Drive ends; Mr. Hewitt’s final day with 7A and 7B
Tuesday, May 9 - 7:15 pm Spring Concert in Msgr. McGettigan Hall
Wednesday, May 10 ~ May Procession ~ students report to Msgr. McGettigan Hall by 6:40; family members will wait outside
Sunday, May 14 - Happy Mother’s Day!
Tuesday, May 16 - 1:15 pm School Concert for the SAS students
Wednesday, May 17 - 7th and 8th grades field trip to New York City
Thursday, May 18 - The Ascension of the Our Lord ~ No School
Friday, May 19 - School Holiday ~ No School; SAS Family Night at Putt Putt
Monday, May 22 - 7 & 8 grades Spelling Bee; Confession
Wednesday, May 24 - PA Media & Design State Competition, Carlisle
Thursday, May 25 - School Mass
Monday, May 29 - Happy Memorial Day! No School
Wednesday, May 31 - 8th grade vs. Faculty Volley Ball game
Spaghetti Dinner- Wednesday, February 1- 5:00-7:00 PM
Passion Play- Sunday, April 2 - 7:00 PM
May Procession - Wednesday, May 10 - 6:45 PM
Field Trip to NYC- May 17
Graduation - Wednesday, June 14 - 7:00 PM
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:
- 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.