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ORIENTATION2014 - 15

MONDAY, AUgUST 18LOWER SCHOOL DROP-IN/STUDENTS & PARENTS4 - 5:30 p.m.Johnson Lower School

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION4 p.m.Skinner Dining Hall

3RD gRADE MUSIC MEETINg/STUDENTS & PARENTS5 p.m.Johnson Lower School

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MEETINg/ALL 11TH gRADE IB STUDENTS & PARENTS5:15 p.m.Skinner Dining Hall

MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION/STUDENTS & PARENTS6 p.m.Compton gymAll Middle School Parents Should Attend

UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION/STUDENTS & PARENTS6 p.m.Skinner Hall

SATURDAY, AUgUST 9Pre-K 3 - Kindergarten Family Social10 - 11:30 a.m. Lower School

grades 1 - 4 Family Social3 - 4:30 p.m.Lower School

THURSDAY, AUgUST 14Middle School Social/Students Only5 - 7 p.m.Compton gym

FRIDAY, AUgUST 22Pre-game Family Festivities6 p.m.Athletic Field House

First Home Football game vs. Bible Baptist7 p.m.Lions’ Den

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ORIENTATION

MISSIONSt. Andrew’s, an independent college preparatory school dedicated to personalized student development, strives to develop engaged, well-rounded individuals by inspiring a passion for knowledge, a commitment to personal integrity and a deepened social consciousness within a supportive educational community.

gUIDINg PRINCIPLES for EACH student EvERY day

CHALLENGE DISCOVER EXPRESSengage in active learning search for new perspectives listen, observe, communicate

TAgLINEEducation Beyond Textbooks and Classrooms

Dear St. Andrew’s Families,

It’s time for Orientation and a new year at St. Andrew’s. Through careful evaluation, combined with your feedback, we continue to improve the “back to school” process.

On Monday, August 18, we will host one community-wide orientation event. This change brings all three divisions to campus on the same evening. Students, parents and faculty will also benefit by having Tuesday free for any last minute needs. Then the big day - Wednesday, August 20 - welcomes all to the first day of school.

During the summer, we have been busy preparing for another year of successes. This includes campus improvements, a brand new STEM lab in the Lower School, new faculty hires and the launch of a new website coming in August.

Please take a moment to review this document. You will find important dates on the calendar, tips for success in and out of the classroom, and a variety of ways to tie into the St. Andrew’s community. If you have any further questions, please contact a member of the St. Andrew’s team. We are here for you and ready for a new year.

Here’s to education beyond textbooks and classrooms,

Mark Toth / [email protected] / 897.4941, x. 301

from HEAD of SCHOOL

Mark Toth


WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL BEgIN AND END EACH DAY?Lower School begins at 8 a.m. for grades 1 - 4 and 8:15 a.m. for Pre-K & Kindergarten.Lower School ends at 3 p.m. for grades 1 - 4 and 2:45 p.m. for Pre-K & Kindergarten.

Middle School begins each day at 8 a.m. except Wednesdays which begin at 9 a.m. Middle School ends each day at 3:15 p.m.

Upper School begins each day at 8 a.m. except Wednesdays which begin at 9 a.m. Upper School ends each day at 3:15 p.m.

WHAT IS THE TRAFFIC FLOW FOR AFTERNOON PICK-UP ?Lower School parents should enter the Main Campus, turn right and cross the vehicular bridge to enter the carpool line. Cars should exit onto Penn Waller Road through the Lower School drive. See page 7 for more details on Lower School drop off & pick-up.

Middle School pick-up begins after the 3:15 dismissal. Cars enter the main campus from Penn Waller Road and pick-up students along the sidewalk in front of Bell & Compton. Cars should continue around, veer right and exit onto Penn Waller Road.

Upper School pick-up begins after the 3:15 dismissal. Cars enter the main campus from Penn Waller Road and pick-up students at the Field House. Cars should exit onto Penn Waller by either the Lower School or Main Campus exit.

WHEN DO STUDENTS RECEIvE THEIR iPADS OR MACBOOKS?Students in Grades 5-8 and any new Upper School students will receive their iPads during the first week of school. Juniors will receive their new MacBook Airs the week prior to orientation. A separate email with instructions will be sent specifically to those families.

ARE THERE ANY TECHNOLOgY FORMS WE NEED TO SIgN?For all students in grades 5-12, the Technology User Agreement and the Acceptable Use Policy must signed by the parent and student. These forms can be found at www.saintschool.com/orientation and should be submitted to the student’s advisor.

WHAT IF MY CHILD BREAKS HIS/HER DEvICE? IS THERE AN INSURANCE PLAN? There is no additional cost or form to complete for insurance. All iPads are insured by Apple Care Plus. If an iPad is damaged, there is a $50 replacement fee for the device. After two replacements, the replacement charge is the full retail cost. (Remember this is per user, not per school year) Juniors and Seniors using Macbook Airs are responsible for any damage to the device. The insurance policy is described in the Technology User Agreement.

WHERE DO I gO FOR gRADES AND OTHER CLASS INFORMATION? We are launching a new system this year called Haiku LMS. This new Learning Management System is a digital classroom space where all students, parents, and teachers will go for grades, assignments, homework calendars, team and club schedules, class content, and more! One location, one username, one password!

HOW WILL I gET ACCESS TO THE NEW LMS?Parents in Lower School will have specific training sessions offered at school. Students in Middle School and Upper School will be trained on using the LMS during the first week of school and will then train their parents. But don’t worry, training sessions just for parents will be offered as well! More detailed information about your usernames, passwords, and training sessions will be released at the start of school.

WHO DO I CONTACT WITH qUESTIONS ABOUT THE WEBSITE, THE LMS, OR MY CHILD’S DEvICE?All technology questions should be sent to Ian Sprague, Director of Technology, at [email protected] or [email protected]

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WHAT DAY IS ALL-SCHOOL ASSEMBLY?grades 1 - 12 meet every Friday in Compton gym. Assembly activities begin at 8 a.m.

WHAT PARENT ORgANIzATIONS EXIST AND HOW CAN I gET INvOLvED?The Athletic Booster Club supports all athletic activities that are offered at St. Andrew’s. All parents are invited to a monthly meeting on campus. The group meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Field House. Be sure to check out their table during Orientation. Donnie Morgan/Booster Club President

STARS (Supporting The Arts by Reaching Students) is our fine arts booster club. STARS will have an information table during Orientation on August 18. Debbie Haupt/STARS President

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is designed to foster positive relations between all members of the St. Andrew’s community. Every parent and faculty member is automatically a member of the PTO. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions and/or ideas, please stop at the PTO table during Orientation. Melisa Orr/PTO President

WHY ARE THERE SCOTTISH CLANS AT ST. ANDREW’S? St. Andrew’s was established on the Scottish tenets of community, hard work and high standards. Students in grades 1 - 12 become part of a Scottish Clan upon arrival, which include Campbell, Chisholm, MacDonald, MacDuff, MacPherson and Stewart. The six clans provide a large, extended family with a common bond. Each group is identified by their name and tartan.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE PE UNIFORMS?Middle School students need to purchase PE uniforms. You may purchase them Monday, August 12 - Thursday, August 14 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in Compton Gym from Joe Thoni. Shirts and shorts are $10 each.

HOW MAY I COMMUNICATE WITH MY CHILD DURINg THE SCHOOL DAY?If you need to reach your child during the day, please contact the appropriate division to have a note sent to the classroom. Unless it is an emergency, your child will call you at their earliest convenience.Lower School / Christine Sapp / 897.4941, x. 400Middle School / Amanda groves / 897.4941, x. 300Upper School / Norma Perry / 897.4941, x. 100

WHAT FORMS NEED TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL?Pre-K through grade 12 students must complete Student Records/Forms A & B and have a current gA Immunization record on file. Forms A & B can be found at www.saintschool.com/orientation

WHERE IS THE HEALTH CLINIC LOCATED?The Health Clinic is located in the Athletic Field House on the main campus. Nurse Rosie Schuster is always on campus during school hours. She may be reached at [email protected]

WHO PROvIDES STUDENT LUNCHES?Lunch is provided by Thrive, Savannah’s only green-certified caterer. For students in Grades 1 - 12, parents may deposit money into a declining balance lunch account. Thrive will be present during Orientation to set up accounts and answer any questions. Weekly menus, information and the online account system can be found on the school’s website. You may also contact Thrive directly at [email protected]

find all forms and info atwww.saintschool.com/orientation


Dear Lower School Parents & Families,

The first day of school is an important and exciting milestone each year. Students come back to school a bit different than when they left - usually a few inches taller, sometimes a new haircut, new school supplies and book bags in hand. I love seeing the smiles on students’ faces as they begin a new school year and greet another year with eager anticipation. One of my favorite back to school books is Pete The Cat Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin. Pete is nervous about his first day of school reminding us even the coolest cats can get a bit anxious. However, Pete’s new shoes which give him the confidence to face each part of the day, noting at the end that “It’s all good.”

We have been busy preparing for the coming school year and invite you to the following events. Drop-In Orientation is Monday, August 18 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Please note this is a change of date from the calendar published in January with re-enrollment.) This is a great time to bring in your school supplies, meet your new teachers, and explore your new classroom. Orientation will also give you an opportunity to sign up for lunch accounts, after school care, and various school organizations in which you can become involved. There will be a special 30 minute meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the third grade classrooms for all third grade students and new fourth grade students to learn about our band and strings programs and choosing an instrument.

Please mark your calendars now to also join us on Thursday, August 28 at 6 p.m. for Lower School Back-to-School Night. We begin the evening in the Johnson Center gymnasium for opening remarks and introductions. This year we have a special part of our program dedicated to holding our ribbon cutting for our new STEM iLab. Following our short program, we will dismiss to classrooms and teachers will give an overview of the year, expectations and procedures, and communication for their classes.

Please read through the following pages to take note of the many reminders and events as we embark on a new school year to ensure a smooth first day. Remember that like Pete the Cat, even the coolest cats can get anxious about that big first day. As always, we are here to assist in any way we can. St. Andrew’s Lower School remains committed to challenging each child to meet their full potential within a community of learners committed to success. Here’s to another year full of wonder, learning and growth!

Best wishes,

Kelley Waldron, Ed.D.Lower School [email protected], x. 401

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FIRST DAY TIPSThe beginning of the school year can be exciting but also nerve-wracking, especially for young children or those new to the school. The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) recently published an article with some useful tips for transitioning back to school that I thought would be helpful to share. Try to use the last week before school to relax and spend family time. getting your supplies and back-to-school shopping done early can make the time right before school begins less stressful and may help your child be less anxious. Also, make sure to start your school day routines a few days ahead of schedule (especially bedtimes and wake-up times). For children with separation anxiety, try leaving them for short periods with family members or friends in order to practice your “goodbye” routine. Lastly, take care of first-day ceremonial pictures and other to-dos at home so that the drop-off at school is as calm as possible.

DROP OFF & PICK-UPWe have staff available to supervise your children beginning at 7:00 a.m. If you arrive before 7:45 a.m., please bring your child directly to the gym. After 7:45, students should be dropped off at the walkway next to the playground where a teacher will be on duty to welcome your child. Please do not park along the front of the building during carpool times. Students in grades 1 - 4 should be present by 8 a.m. All Pre-K and Kindergarten children should arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. Please make every effort to help your child arrive on time. Children arriving late will miss important learning time and will be counted tardy. Students arriving late must enter through the front of the building by the administrative offices and parents must sign in with Ms. Sapp.

Students in grades 1 - 4 will report directly to the lower school gym where a teacher will supervise them until assembly begins at 8:00 a.m. Every Friday, grades 1 - 4 will meet with the entire student body in Compton Hall gym on the main campus at 8:00 a.m. for an assembly. Please bring your child directly to Compton. Someone will be there to supervise until the assembly begins.

Dismissal time for children in Pre-K and K is 2:45 p.m. Dismissal for grades 1 - 4 is 3:00 p.m. Please note that you should enter through the main campus entrance when picking up in the afternoon. To avoid traffic backing up onto Penn Waller, we restrict entrance to the drive at the top of the Johnson Center campus for afternoon dismissal.

It is important that the 2:45 carpool line be for Pre-K and K only. We ask that parents of students in grades 1 - 4 wait to join carpool for dismissal at 3:00. If parents of 1st - 4th grade students arrive before 3:00, they may wait in the lower parking lot by the bridge. If you have children in both car pool lines, we will care for your younger child until the 3:00 dismissal. Students in grades 1- 3 and siblings will be loaded into cars in front of the playground area. Students in grades 4 and their siblings will be loaded into cars at the main entrance. Children that are not picked up at dismissal time will be taken by the faculty to Sundowners, our after school program. Children are not allowed to wait in the main office or outside unattended.

SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONAll Lower School students will bring home an envelope each Friday, our famous “Friday Folder,” which contains class papers, school notices, reminders, field trip information, report cards, etc. This is an important way for the school to communicate with you. Please look for this envelope each Friday, review its contents, initial it and have your child return it to the teacher on Monday. We will also send out a monthly email newsletter with updates, news, and reminders for the month as well as emails with important and time sensitive communications. Please make sure to check the website for important dates and reminders as well.

MORNINg SNACKS AND DININg HALL INFORMATIONWe provide a morning snack for the children in Pre-K and K. Mid-morning snacks for the older students should be brought from home. Please try to limit the snacks to healthy foods such as cheese, popcorn, granola bars, and other nourishing treats. We request that no liquid snacks be sent such as juice, yogurt or fruit cocktail since cleaning up can prove difficult when spills occur.Hot lunches for Pre-K and K are delivered to the classrooms while grades 1 - 4 eat in the Skinner Dining Hall. Primary Division (grades 1 - 4) children may bring lunches from home or may purchase them from our food service. Caffeinated or carbonated beverages and candy are not allowed in Lower School lunches or snacks. Thrive prepares our food with an emphasis on nutrition and healthy meals and we urge parents to utilize this food service. Please let your teacher and the school nurse know if your child has a serious food allergy.

FORMSgeorgia law requires that the school have up-to-date immunization records and Student Records/Forms A & B for everyone by the first day of school. Forms may be found on our website at www.saintschool.com/orientation

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Dear Middle School Parents & Families,

It is with excitement and enthusiasm that I welcome you and your family to the 2014-2015 school year! The halls and classrooms of Bell Hall are already buzzing with activity as the Middle School teachers prepare for the upcoming school year - but I can assure you that all of the faculty will feel much more at home once this building is filled with Middle School students!

Middle School can be a challenging time for children and parents to negotiate. Students will get the most out of their Middle School years if they try out new things - whether it’s a new sport, a new instrument, a new look, or a new

set of friends - and it is important to allow your child the freedom to find his or her own way. Sometimes finding this path can be a bumpy ride, and watching your child struggle - no matter how important to his or her development - can be very difficult for parents to do. I encourage you to embrace the challenge, but make the ride smoother by creating connections in the school community, involving yourself in school events, and being present in your child’s education.

You will find that teachers, advisors, and administrators in the Middle School are prepared, willing, and eager to help guide your family through this pivotal time in your child’s growth. We would like to invite parents and students to attend our orientation program on Monday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. We will meet in Compton gym to begin the program. Middle School teachers will be introduced, new technology will be discussed, and we will address any of your questions. Additionally, you and your child will have the opportunity to spend time with your child’s advisor, receive schedules, and find your child’s locker.

On the following page, I have included some important points to remember as we gear up for this school year; reading through them will help make the first day run as smoothly as possible. I hope that you have found time to relax and enjoy time with your family this summer. Again, I am eagerly anticipating having Bell Hall buzzing with the sound of Middle Schoolers learning! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Best regards,

Jesse LazzuriMiddle School [email protected], x. 303

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DROP OFF & PICK-UPWe have staff available to supervise your children beginning at 7:00 a.m. If you arrive before 7:30 a.m., please bring your child to the kindergarten classroom at the Lower School. Students arriving between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. should report directly to the Media Center in Bell Hall. All students in grades 5 - 8 must be here by 8:00 a.m. However, it is helpful for your child to arrive at school by 7:50 to give him/her the chance to get organized before the day begins. Children arriving late will miss important instructional time and will be counted tardy. Five tardies to school will result in an after-school detention.

If your child is late to school, you must accompany him/her into the office in Bell Hall to sign in. As a courtesy, any day that your child is sick and unable to attend school, please call Mrs. groves by 8:30 a.m. at extension 300. Every Friday, the entire student body will assemble in the Compton Hall gymnasium on the main campus at 8:00 for an all school assembly. Students should drop their book bags off at their lockers on this day before proceeding to the gym. Dismissal time for students in grades 5 - 8 is 3:15 p.m.

Drop off and pick up times each morning and afternoon can become congested. Please be patient and work with us to help these times run smoothly. The safety of the children is of utmost importance to us. Students may only cross at the crosswalk by Compton gym or using the sidewalk in front of Skinner Hall. They are never allowed to cross at any other point on the circle or enter or exit a car from the center lane. Please do not park in the carpool line prior to the dismissal of school and leave your car unattended!

Students who are not picked up by the conclusion of car pool (approximately 3:30) will go to Sundowners in the Media Center. You will need to sign your child out of Sundowners when you pick him/her up.

MORNINg SNACKS AND DININg HALL INFORMATIONWe provide an opportunity for students to have a morning snack each day. Students may bring snacks or lunches from home or may purchase them at school. Thrive will be planning and preparing our food with an emphasis on nutrition and healthy meals, and we urge parents to utilize this food service. go to our website, www.saintschool.com to see the monthly menus. Please keep your account with Thrive current. You may contact them directly at [email protected]

PARENT/STUDENT COMMUNICATIONIf you need to contact your child during the day, please call the office. A staff member will relay a message to your child and/or have your child call you from a school phone between classes. If your child becomes ill during the day, he/she will be directed to the school’s nurse, Mrs. Schuster, who will contact you. Students should not call home and request to be taken from school without first seeing Mrs. Schuster. Please assist the school in adhering to this procedure.

FORMSgeorgia law requires that the school have up to date immunization records and Student Records/Forms A & B for everyone by the first day of school. Forms may be found on our website at www.saintschool.com/orientation

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Dear Upper School Parents & Families,

Please let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Tom Forti, and I am the new Upper School Head at St. Andrew’s. I have been a teacher, coach and administrator in both private and public schools for almost twenty years, most recently at a public high school on the coast of Maine.

My wife Marianne and I, true believers in independent school philosophy and tired of seven month winters, decided to pack up and move the family - Jude, a rising sixth grader, and greta, a rising fourth grader to Savannah and St. Andrew’s.

“Such a dramatic move,” friends and family said. “Twelve hundred miles away, no friends, no family and people think you talk funny.”

My answer - you just know when something is right. It did not take me long to realize that St. Andrew’s is a gem, as is the community that supports the school.

You have made my family and I feel so very welcome and for that I am grateful. So, it is with unbridled optimism and boundless enthusiasm that I approach the 2014/15 school year. A year that holds so much promise and brings with it so many possibilities.

I look forward to meeting everyone during Orientation on August 18. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer break.

Best Regards,

Tom FortiUpper School [email protected], x. 104

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DROP OFF & PICK-UPAll students should be dropped off and picked up on the curb side of the drive. Drivers in the drop off/pick-up lines are asked to pull forward as far as possible to allow other cars to pull up without having to cut in front of others. All Upper School students must arrive no later than five minutes before the start of their first class. All Upper School students, regardless of class schedule, are required to be in Compton gym by 7:55 a.m. on Friday mornings for all school assembly. As a courtesy, any day that your child is sick and unable to attend school, please call Mrs. Perry, Upper School Administrative Assistant, by 8:30 a.m. to let her know. Upper School dismissal is 3:15 p.m. every day. Upper School students are picked up in the afternoons in front of the Athletic Field House.

Drop off and pick-up times can become congested. Please be patient and work with us to help these times run smoothly. The safety of the students is of utmost importance to us. Students may only cross at the crosswalk by Compton gym or using the sidewalk in front of Skinner Hall. They are never allowed to cross at any other point on the circle. Parking information for students who will be driving to school will be discussed and reviewed during Orientation.

BREAK TIME AND DININg HALL INFORMATIONUpper School students have a morning break every day. Students may bring snack food and lunches from home or may purchase them at school. Thrive Cafe will be planning and preparing our food with an emphasis on nutrition and healthy meals, and we urge parents to utilize this food service. Food is purchased through a separate account, which is set up through Thrive. For more information on the food program here, or to view monthly menus, please visit our website, www.saintschool.com. It is important to keep your account with Thrive up-to-date. You may contact Thrive directly at [email protected]

PARENT/STUDENT COMMUNICATIONIf you need to contact your child during the day, please refrain as much as possible from texting or calling during class hours. Students are allowed to use cell phones only during break and lunch, so they are accessible via cell at those times. If you need to contact your student during class, we prefer you contact the office. Unless it is an emergency, a note will placed on the message board outside of Mrs. Perry’s office informing her/him of your desire to talk. Students are responsible for checking the board for messages. He/she will return your call at the earliest convenient time. If your child becomes ill during the day, he/she will be directed to the school’s nurse, Mrs. Schuster, who will, in turn, contact you. Students should not call home and request to be taken from school without first seeing Mrs. Schuster. Please assist the school in reinforcing this procedure.

FORMSgeorgia law requires that the school have up-to-date immunization records and Student Records/Forms A & B for everyone by the first day of school. Forms may be found on our website at www.saintschool.com/orientation

DRESS CODEThere are no substantial changes to the standing dress code policy that was in effect last year. Please refer to the Handbook and website for the full description of our dress code. general guidelines are as follows:

For girls – Collared shirts; non-denim skirts and shorts that hit no more than 3” above the back of the knee; pants other than jeans; collared dresses or jumpers of appropriate length. Closed shoes with low heels, including tennis shoes, are the only acceptable footwear.

For Boys – Slacks, pants, and shorts which are worn at the waist with a belt; shorts must be knee-length or just above the knee and cannot be made of denim or waterproof material. Knit or oxford shirts with collars and sleeves are acceptable tops and must be worn tucked in. Closed shoes, including tennis shoes, are the only acceptable footwear.

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It’s going to be another exciting year for the St. Andrew’s Fine Arts Department, and I sincerely hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy some, if not all, of the wonderful events your talented kids will present this year. We are excited to welcome three very talented faculty members to our department: Maggie Hart (MS and US Drama), Morgan Luttig (Chorus), and Liz Castro (Band).

Below is a quick look at the many events we have planned.

If you are interested in supporting our department in any way our parent booster organization, STARS is the place for you. The organization meets once a month at Cancun Restaurant here on the island to promote and plan for our Fine Arts program. For more information please send an email to [email protected]. We are always eager to meet new friends with helpful hands!

Richie Cook / Fine Arts [email protected]

ONE ACT DINNER THEATREOctober 20 / 7 p.m.This year’s dinner theatre features the Upper School Drama and IB Theatre students performing the epic greek tragedy The Trojan Women. Enjoy dinner and a show and support these students before they take the play to the SCISA one act competition.

ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT & MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SHOWNovember 13 / 6:30 p.m.Middle School art and music projects are on display while the Middle and Upper School band, strings, and choral programs complete an enchanting evening of entertainment. Location of this event will be finalized soon.

LOWER SCHOOL gRANDPARENTS’ DAYNovember 25Lower School students perform and share visual arts.

RISINg STARS MUSICALDecember 11 & 12 / 7 p.m.Travel to Never Never Land with our 1st-6th graders in Disney’s Peter Pan Jr.

MAIN STAgE MUSICALFebruary 26, 27, 28 / 7 p.m. & March 1 / 3 p.m.Enjoy the honest to goodness romantic comedy classic, The Music Man, presented by our 7th-12th grade performers and musicians.

UPPER SCHOOL IB ART EXHIBITIONMarch 6 / 6:30 p.m.The senior IB art students display their final projects in Oglethorpe Gallery located in downtown Savannah.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ART SHOWApril 2 / During Middle School ConferencesMiddle School art projects are on display in Bell Hall marking the beginning of Fine Arts Month at SAS. The entire month of April is filled with events and activities culminating with a finale on May 1.

COFFEE HOUSE & UPPER SCHOOL ART SALEApril 9 / 7 p.m.Have a talent you want to share? Don’t forget to sign-up for the annual Coffee House talent show. Upper School art will also be on display and for sale as well as lots of sweet treats to enjoy during the show.

ANNUAL SPRINg CONCERTApril 22 / 6 p.m.Break out the lawn chairs and coolers for the Annual Spring Concert at Forsyth Park with performances by the upper and middle school Band, Strings, and Choral programs.

FINE ARTS FINALEMay 1 / 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Lower school art is on display at 5 p.m. with a concert by the Lower School band and strings orchestra to follow at 5:30 p.m. Directly following the concert, don’t miss the Annual Spring Carnival in Compton gym. The carnival runs from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. with games, food, and lots of community fun!FI

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8/22 Bible Baptist Home 7:00

8/29 Frederica Academy Home 7:00

9/5 Thomas Heyward Away 7:30

9/12 First Baptist * Away 7:30

9/19 Open

9/26 Colleton Prep Away 7:30

10/3 Northwood * Homecoming 7:00

10/10 Bethesda * Home 7:00

10/17 H H Prep Home 7:00

10/24 H H Christian * Away 7:30

10/31 Palmetto Christian * Away 7:30

11/7 SCISA Quarterfinals

11/14 SCISA Semi-Finals

11/22 SCISA Championship *indicates region game

8/21 Habersham School Home 5:00/v

8/25 Frederica Academy Away 5:00/v

8/28 First Presbyterian Away 4:30/Jv 5:30/v

8/29 Frederica Academy Home 5:00/v

9/2 Bible Baptist* Home 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

9/3 John Paul II Home 5:30/v

9/4 Hilton Head Prep* Away 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

9/8 Hilton Head Christian* Away 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

9/9 Thomas Heyward Away 5:00/Jv 6:00/v

9/11 Beaufort Academy* Away 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

9/22 Bible Baptist* Away 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

9/23 First Presbyterian Home 4:30/Jv 5:30/v

9/25 Thomas Heyward* Home 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

9/29 Patrick Henry Academy Away 5:00/Jv 6:00/v

9/30 Beaufort Academy* Home 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

10/2 Hilton Head Prep* Home 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

10/7 Hilton Head Christian* Home 4:00/Jv 5:00/v

10/8 Habersham School Home 5:00/v

10/14 Patrick Henry Academy Home 4:00/Jv 5:00/v*indicates region game

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St. Andrew’s After School Programs are an extension of your child’s day that we make available for the convenience of parents and for the enrichment of our students. With these programs we hope to enhance your students’ experiences here at school.

WEDNESDAY MORNINgS FOR 5TH - 12TH gRADEThis year, we are pleased to continue to offer academic enrichment courses and extra curricular activities for our St. Andrew’s students on Wednesday mornings from 8 - 9 a.m. Students can sign up for courses such as PSAT Prep, Study Skills, Writing for College, Weightlifting and Etiquette. A full listing of offerings and registration information will be distributed prior to the beginning of the year and as courses become available.

SUNDOWNERS / STUDY HALL FOR 3K - 8TH gRADEBefore School Care is for 3K - 8th grade students who arrive at school between 7 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Students should be dropped off at the Johnson Center. There is no fee for this service.

After School Care/Study Hall programs include homework time, snack time and play time. These programs are offered every school day when your child is dismissed from class and continues until 6 p.m. (Note on 11/25, 12/19 and 5/29 - After School Care ends at 4:30 p.m.) After School Care for 3K - 4th grade meets in the Johnson Center. Study Hall for 5th - 8th grade students is offered in Bell Hall. An additional fee schedule can be found at www.saintschool.com.

Holiday Care is offered on Early Dismissal Days and on Lower School and Middle School Conference Days. You must provide your children with a lunch for the 1/2 Day Programs and the Holiday Care Programs.

AFTER SCHOOL PROgRAMSA full listing of offerings and registration information will be distributed prior to the beginning of the year and as courses become available. Some of the programs we offer with an additional fee are Etiquette, Baton Twirling, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Tumbling. Lion Cubs, a cheerleader program for girls in grades 1 - 4, meets once per week and performs at various football and basketball games as well as at pep rallies throughout the year. There is a minimal uniform fee. Other Programs that may be held on the St. Andrew’s campus and are registered through another source include, Savannah United Soccer, girls on the Run (3rd - 5th grade) and girl Scouts.

All forms and registration information for any of these St. Andrew’s After School Programs are located in the Student Life section on our website (www.saintschool.com). We love for parents and students to share ideas with us concerning activities that they would like to see us offer. Please contact Donna Krauss, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 897.4941, x. 471 for more information.

AFTER SCHOOL PROgRAMS

Brenau UniversityBrown UniversityUniversity of California at IrvineUniversity of California at Santa BarbaraCalifornia Institute of TechnologyThe CitadelUniversity of ConnecticutCornell UniversityDuke University

Furman UniversityThe University of georgia (Honors)Indiana UniversityMercer UniversityUNC at Chapel HillSewanee: University of the SouthUniversity of South CarolinaStony Brook UniversitySyracuse University

U.S. Naval Academy Prep SchoolUniversity of vermontvillanova UniversityUniversity of WashingtonWofford CollegeYale University

Some of the ADMITTINg COLLEgES for the CLASS of 2014

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2014AUgUSTMonday 18 LS Drop-In, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Third grade Parent/Student Music Mtg, 5:00 p.m. MS & US Orientation, 6:00 p.m.Wednesday 20 First Day of Classes!Thursday 28 LS Parent Back-to-School Night, 6:00 p.m. (Childcare provided)

SEPTEMBERMonday 1 Labor Day - Offices ClosedMonday 8 MS Parent Back-to-School Night, 6:00 p.m.Thursday 11 US Parent Back-to-School Night, 6:00 p.m.Friday 26 LS & MS Teacher Workday - Student Narratives** No Classes for LS or MS Regular Classes for US

OCTOBERMonday 6 US Teacher Workday - Student Narratives No Classes for US Regular Classes for LS & MS Friday 10 End of First quarterWednesday 15 US PSAT – US Early Dismissal (11:45 a.m.) Regular Classes for LS & MSWednesday 22 LS & MS Conference Day** No Classes for LS & MS, Regular Classes for US

NOvEMBERMonday 3 Teacher Workday - SAIS/SACS Early Dismissal** Pre K - 5K 11:30 a.m., 1st - 12th 11:45 a.m.Tuesday 25 LS grandparents/visitors’ Day - LS Early Dismissal + Early Dismissal for MS & US 11:45 a.m.Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 Thanksgiving Holiday - Offices Closed

DECEMBERFriday 12 US Reading Day, No Classes for USMonday 15 - Friday 19 Exams (7th - 12th grade students)Friday 19 Semester Ends - Early Dismissal + (Pre K - 5K 11:30 a.m., 1st - 8th 11:45 a.m.)Monday 22 - Friday January 3 Winter vacation Office Hours on Dec 22 & 23 are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Offices Closed Dec 24 - Jan 2

2015JANUARYWednesday 1 - Friday 2 Winter vacation Offices ClosedMonday 5 School ResumesSunday 11 All-School Open HouseMonday 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Offices Closed

FEBRUARYMonday 16 Presidents’ Day - Offices ClosedMonday 23 MS & US grandparents & visitors’ DayFriday 27 US Teacher Workday - Student Narratives No Classes for US Regular Classes for LS & MS

MARCHMonday 2 LS & MS Teacher Workday - Student Narratives No Classes for LS & MS Regular Classes for USFriday 13 End of quarterMonday 16 - Friday 20 Spring Break Offices Closed Tuesday 17Monday 23 School Resumes

APRILThursday 2 LS & MS Conference Day** No Classes for LS & MS, Regular Classes for USFriday 3 Offices Closed

MAYFriday 22 7th/8th Exams Begin, US Reading Day, No Classes for USMonday 25 Memorial Day - Offices ClosedTuesday 26 - Friday 29 Exams (7th - 12th grade students)Friday 29 Last Day of School - Early Dismissal + (Pre K - 5K 11:30 a.m., 1st-8th 11:45 a.m.)

JULYFriday 3 Offices Closed

ABBREvIATIONSLS Lower School, Pre K - grade 4 MS Middle School, grades 5 - 8 US Upper School, grades 9 - 12 + Sundowners Childcare Available until 4:30 p.m.** Sundowners Childcare Available until 6 p.m.Offices Closed Administrative Offices closed, no classes held and no Sundowners program available

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ORIENTATION

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Monday, August 18See Inside for Times

Wednesday, August 20

WWW.SAINTSCHOOL.COM/ORIENTATION

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Documents

Transcript of Orientation 14-15