Principal's Corner

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at Saint Andrew School! Much has been done to prepare for the start of this year- one which I call a year of "Clear 2020 Vision". We know who we are! We know Whose we are! And in Him, Our Lord Jesus, we invite all to assist in building a culture of Life and a civilization of Love that is often the antithesis of the culture our secular world presents. The clergy, faculty and staff of Saint Andrew School are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in the formation of your child! Your child(ren) is(are) our best hope for the future of our church, community and country! Let us prepare them well to be contributing members of society; to make their mark in this world as the person God intended them to be! 

Major renovations have been made to McGettigan Hall. The beveled ceiling has been leveled creating greatly improved sound travel! Additionally, the lighting in the hall has been updated. A new sound system will be installed by September 6th. The entire hall, the kitchen, the Drexel Room and the stairwells to the classrooms in the Fr. Hughes building have been freshly painted. Room 2A in the Fr. McShain building has a brand new tile floor. Funds for these renovations came from the St. Andrew the Apostle Church operating expenses. These are prime examples of the way our parishioners support the education of our students!

Opening day for students in Grades 1-8 is Wednesday, September 4th. Prayers will begin at 8:00 am. Dismissal on this day is at noon. Thursday and Friday of the opening week are full days of school for students in Grades 1-8. Scroll down on the homepage of this website to see the Google calendar for the school year. 

Preschool and kindergarten parents will recieve special insturctions regarding Meet and Greet times and Student Orientations from the teachers. 

Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 11th. The evening opens with a general meeting in McGettigan Hall beginning at 7:00 pm sharp. Teachers will meet with parents in their homerooms at 7:30 pm and at 8:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Classroom assignments are now visible through OptionC. Your child's former teachers, along with the administration, have considered many aspects in the placement of the students. We sincerely hope that each child will have a wonderful school experience!

Recent faculty changes have presented challenges for the adminsitration; yet, God has provided exemplary candidates to fill open slots! Please join me in welcoming Miss Allison Downey to room 7B, Mr. Steven Lacey in room 6A, Mrs. Bridget Yarusso to room 5A, Mrs. Trish Pappano to the Library, Mrs. Beth Zdinak to Computers, Mrs. Trish Ezzie to the PreK 3 Aid, & Mrs. Patty McNevin to the main office. Mrs. Joan DeRitis will move to 7A and Mrs. Marijo Tomasetti is moving to 4B. 

The Saint Andrew Home and School Association is sponsoring a second uniform exchange on Wednesday, August 8th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Drexel Room which is located in the Fr. Hughes Building. One need not bring articles to exchange. The first general Home and School meeting/ wine and cheese night is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th. Please plan on joing us for information regarding school initiatives, safety and security and opportunities to volunteer. 

Julian of Norwich reminds us that, "All shall be well; all manner of things shall be well."  I remain convinced that God does provice and will provide for our needs. 

Peace and all Good,

Helen McLean, Ed. D.

Principal