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Ansel Dong
I’ve compiled a few helpful tips to make your transition smoother and easier! Middle school might seem intimidating initially, but with the right mindset (and these tips), we are setting you up for success.
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Kwamena Sam
One of our 6th-grade students, Sanjit, recently published a children’s book, Brian and the Lying Mansion. Read more about the book and the author.
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Makayla Marcel, Clare Au, and Alyssa Choi
Over winter break, some of the 7th and 8th graders went on a trip to New York City to learn about art.
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Zara Fugman
Eighth grade student, Zara, discusses Saint Andrew’s first Middle School Robotics Competition Team and how you can come to support them at their next tournament!
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Shivaani Kumara Venkatesh and Claire Aleman-Zhong
Seventh grade students Shivaani and Claire sat down with class of 1990 alumus, Andy Tse to talk about his time at Saint Andrew's.
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Our 8th-grade boy's basketball team wrapped up their season with an unforgettable tournament run, proving their hard work and dedication throughout this season's games and practices.
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Next week is Neurodiversity Week. It is a time to celebrate the unique ways our brains work and recognize the incredible strengths that come with thinking differently. It’s an opportunity to foster a culture of understanding, inclusion, and appreciation for the diverse ways people learn, process information, and experience the world.
![our robotics team at a competition in the middle of a competition round]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741802293/standrewsorg/mdbhxwxp0exfwzzvipk0/roboticsfinalseasonwrapup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741802293/standrewsorg/mdbhxwxp0exfwzzvipk0/roboticsfinalseasonwrapup.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741802293/standrewsorg/mdbhxwxp0exfwzzvipk0/roboticsfinalseasonwrapup.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741802293/standrewsorg/mdbhxwxp0exfwzzvipk0/roboticsfinalseasonwrapup.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741802293/standrewsorg/mdbhxwxp0exfwzzvipk0/roboticsfinalseasonwrapup.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741802293/standrewsorg/mdbhxwxp0exfwzzvipk0/roboticsfinalseasonwrapup.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Saint Andrew's Robotic Team picked up 10 awards this season and had a strong showing in the league finals, with four teams finishing in the top 10.
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At Saint Andrew’s, the journey of developing lifelong learners doesn’t stop at their graduation.
![February: A Month of History and Celebrations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739400655/standrewsorg/dlxlw8hsmhu2dyn006dt/DSC07987.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739400655/standrewsorg/dlxlw8hsmhu2dyn006dt/DSC07987.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739400655/standrewsorg/dlxlw8hsmhu2dyn006dt/DSC07987.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739400655/standrewsorg/dlxlw8hsmhu2dyn006dt/DSC07987.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739400655/standrewsorg/dlxlw8hsmhu2dyn006dt/DSC07987.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739400655/standrewsorg/dlxlw8hsmhu2dyn006dt/DSC07987.jpg","width":2200}])
February is one of my favorite months because there is so much to honor and acknowledge. Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and the 100th Day of School are all packed into one of the shortest months on the academic calendar.
![Helping Kids Thrive Online: A Lower School Approach to Digital Citizenship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739382437/standrewsorg/l0l9cy422n3y8dgudh95/20241004_369.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739382437/standrewsorg/l0l9cy422n3y8dgudh95/20241004_369.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739382437/standrewsorg/l0l9cy422n3y8dgudh95/20241004_369.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739382437/standrewsorg/l0l9cy422n3y8dgudh95/20241004_369.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739382437/standrewsorg/l0l9cy422n3y8dgudh95/20241004_369.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739382437/standrewsorg/l0l9cy422n3y8dgudh95/20241004_369.jpg","width":2200}])
As we know, technology plays an integral role in all of our lives and Saint Andrew’s is eager to help equip our students (and parents!) with the skills necessary to navigate the digital world responsibly.