Principal's Corner

August 14, 2021

Often times people ask what school administrators and teachers do over the summer. I’m happy to share the school buildings have been deep cleaned, some hallways have fresh paint, classrooms are being decorated, Chromebooks have been updated, and books have been delivered. It has been quite a busy summer! All of this in anticipation of the return of our students! I admit the quiet days of late June and July serve a great purpose; yet, there comes a time in the educator’s heart that longs for the sound of children.  It is time for us to be together again!

Students in grades one through eight will report to school at 8:00am on Monday, August 30^th. Preschool and Kindergarten students report at 8:00am on Tuesday, September 7^th. Students are expected to wear the dress spring/fall uniform. Now is a good time for back-to-school haircuts and to remove hair and nail color that is not natural! Masks are recommended, but not mandatory. Parents will need to indicate in writing if they desire their child/children to not wear a mask in school. The Office of Catholic Education continues to monitor health conditions in the five counties and will offer guidance as deemed necessary.

We have been blessed with so many wonderful educators at Saint Andrew! This year is no different. In addition to the previously announced Mrs. Christine Lynch in 4A the following teachers have agreed to join us for the 2021-22 school year:

• Mr. Joe Lignore returns to SAS as Ms. Hart’s replacement in 5B. Mr. Lignore taught at SAS for 13 years before moving to a private school. Mr. Lignore will teach 5^th grade Religion, ELA, Art, and a 6^th grade Social Studies.
• Mr. Garrett Rippert will be the homeroom teacher in 6B. Mr. Rippert is a recent graduate of Kutztown University with a BS in Education and a concentration in Math and Science education. Mr. Rippert will teach 6^th grade Religion, Science and 5^th grade Math and Science.
• I am pleased to announce the introduction of Spanish classes for grades 6 through 8. Mrs. Maryanne Rayer taught Spanish at the high school level for many years. Mrs. Rayer will join the faculty as librarian for the younger students and the Spanish instructor for the upper grades.
• Mr. Nicholas Roberts will lead the instrumental band. Band lessons are offered to students in grades 4 through 8.

It is “In Him we live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Our God has blessed us! Let us go forward in faith to build the culture of Life and civilization of Love this world so sorely needs.
May God be praised in all we do!

 
Helen McLean, Ed.D.
Principal