Daily Announcements

Posted October 9th, 2018

 

GENERAL NEWS

 

BUS SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 10th:  Buses will leave campus at 1:30 PM after PSATs.  Please make arrangements to be picked up from your bus stop 90 minutes earlier than your regular pick up time.

 

PSAT | Tomorrow, October 10th, PSAT testing will start promptly at 8:00 am.  Students will report directly to their testing rooms.

Testing locations are posted by grade in alpha order and can be found in the College Guidance hallway, which is the hallway located to the left of the front reception area in the Forum.  Testing locations can also be found outside of the Study Commons in the Scarpa building.

Reminder to bring:

• several pre-sharpened No. 2 pencils
• an eraser
• a scientific calculator
• healthy snacks (granola bars, fruit, trail mix) and water.

The PSAT will end by 1:15 pm and busses will depart that afternoon by 1:30 pm.

 

Freshman/Sophomore Semi-Formal | Registration is now live (link is below). In addition to the online registration, all attendees must complete a semi-formal contract. Contracts are available outside the Main Offices in Augustinian Hall and the Forum.  Please read and return the completed contract to Mr. Sharp no later than Friday, October 26th.

• Date: Thursday, November 8th, 2018
• Location: The Carriage House
• Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
• Registration Link: HERE (all registrations & payments must be made online)

 

Please note there are a limited number of tickets available for this event. If you have any questions about the Freshman/Sophomore Semi-Formal, please contact Mr. Sharp (mr.sharp@hermits.com).

 

Name The Mannequins Contest | It is time to vote for your favorite names in the Name the Mannequin contest. Stop by the Prep Shop and cast your vote today! Have fun and Go Prep!

 

2018/2019 SAT Registration HERE.

 

Picture Day | for all Sophomores, Juniors, faculty and staff, will take place on TODAY, in Spina Gym.  Picture form HERE. Student appointment schedule HERE.

 

ATHLETICS

 

Cross Country | Will be leaving at 2:15 today

 

Soccer | The following players, please stop in the Athletic office and pick up your online orders: M. Dacosta, G. Kim, R. Burhanana, R. Turner, E. Torpey, K. Witkowski, CJ Ottinger, C. Bennett, M. McGee, Ubanczewski, B. Davis, B.Fahy

 

THIRD SEMESTER

 

There will be a Parental informational Meeting Today at 6:30 pm in the Study Commons for all those interested in going on the Peru Service Adventure Third Semester.

 

Third Semester Registration will take place outside the Campus Store during the 1st Enrichment period on the following days:

 

• Junior Registration  – Thursday, October 11th

• Sophomore Registration – Tuesday October 16th.  

• Freshman Registration-  Thursday, October 18th.

 

Please make sure you have your ID and bring either a check made payable to Saint Augustine Prep or cash for registration. Credit cards will not be accepted. Registration for Free courses will also take place at this time

 

Third Semester Catalog Corrections:

• Mental Toughness | If you are planning on registering for Mental Toughness, please be aware this course is not  FREE. The cost for Mental Toughness is $425.00 which covers all the planned activities.
• Vegas vs. Atlantic City |  Cost is $1395.00 with a  max # of student participants 27

 

International Third semester courses are OPEN! Contact lead teachers & register now.

 

Stem -Switzerland/Germany ACIS – cost: $4,314.00 Lead Teachers: Mr. Grealis and Ms. Krogman

• $100.Deposit to St. Augustine Prep to guarantee your spot!
• Explore Switzerland and Germany in a 9 day tour.Students will take part in exciting hands-on learning of alternative energy, visiting hydroelectric plants, seeing how manufacturing has changed by visiting a BMW plant and taking part in an energy eco-challenge! Additionally, a bike tour of beautiful Munich, Germany and the Olympic Park.
• May 27 – Jun 4, 2019

Central & Eastern Europe EF Tours – Cost $4,693.00 Lead Teachers Mr. Boody and Mr. Foley

• View tour at www.eftours.com  tour # 2116117NW
• Travel through the Iron curtain and WWII to Gothic Cathedrals and Ancient cities that are now more vibrant than ever!  Berlin, Prague, Bratislava, Vienna , Krakow and Budapest

 

Student Exchange –Australia Cost $3,400.00 Lead teacher – Mr. Dugan

• $500.00 deposit due @ registration
• Tentative dates March 29th –April 16th (Australia students arrive and stay with Hermit host families)
• May 31- June 18th (St. Augustine Students arrive in Australia and stay with their Hermit Australian brothers)

Peru (service) Cost $2,990.00 Lead teacher –Fr. Girone and Mrs. Marshall (10-12 students)

• $500.00 deposit due at registration
• The Peru Service Adventure is the experience of a lifetime!
• Explore Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and A Journey of Self-Discovery in the magical city of Cuzco.
• Stay in culturally authentic hotels serving authentic and delicious cuisine.
• Sow seeds of brotherhood (and food) in the barren borderlands around the capital City of Lima using Permaculture principles, (an ongoing Prep project that has begun to flourish).

Student Exchange –Spain;  Cost -$2,200.00 Lead teacher –Mrs. Marshall  and Mrs. Vogelsong

• $500.00 deposit at registration
• St. Augustine Students arrive in Madrid January 2 –March 23 and stay with host families
• Spain Hermit brothers arrive here late March /early April

 

ENRICHMENT PERIOD

 

Veritas Lecture Series

 

Clubs/Activities

 

CLASS SPECIFIC NEWS

 

Freshmen :

   

 

Sophomores :                                                        

Juniors :

• The following Juniors please report to Mrs. Auger’s Office: Nicholas Albinson, Dylan Broomell, Spencer Chidley, Gerardo Gramaglia, Alek Lape, John Miner, Andrue Nicholas, Joseph Serafine, Peter Thompson
• Justin Crawford, Steven DelleMonache, Anthony Gurcsik, Cole Powers, please see Mrs. Blystone in the Prep Store to pick up SCRIP.

        

Seniors:

• Timmy Merighi, please see Mrs. Blystone in the Prep Store to pick up SCRIP.