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Last Updated: March 10, 2023 (12:30 pm)

 

March 10, 2023

Dear Prep Community,

It is hard to believe that we are getting ready for “Spring Forward” this weekend. I know that these past few weeks students have felt that “Spring is in the Air.” What a wonderful season of rebirth – the flowers begin to bloom, birds shed their winter shyness and the sunrise begins a new routine, awakening us once again each morning.

Our campus will be closed next week for Spring Break. Several campus upgrades are planned to ensure that St. Augustine Prep is a safe and secure campus – the best place for learning each day. We will resume classes on Monday, March 20th! A class schedule for that week may be found below.

On this Third Sunday of Lent we are reminded that prayer, fasting and almsgiving are concrete spiritual practices that mark our Lenten journey. As we strive to fast and act with justice, especially for those who are less fortunate, Lent is also the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with God and the new life which this holy season will offer.

In Christ through Augustine,

Fr. Robert J. Murray, O.S.A., Ph.D.
Head of School

Bell Schedule for the Week of 3/20 Weekly 8th Grade Message from Fr. Steve Hermits Athletics – Weekly Outlook School Calendar for Academic Year 2022-2023

Dates to Remember

Community Updates

RUN FOR THE ROSES CLASS BASKETS REQUEST
The Annual Run for the Roses is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023! As in past years, the class level baskets will be donated by the Austin Society and families of the Prep. Prep families are being asked to support the event with a monetary contribution to their son’s class basket. If you have already made your contribution to the event, please accept our gratitude for your participation. Click here to read more…

JUNIOR/SENIOR PROM DETAILS ANNOUNCED
St. Augustine Prep Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Wednesday, April 5th at the Carriage House in Galloway. For all the details including how to register, the “Prom Contract,” as well as a special discount from Rudi’s Formalwear who will be on campus for fitting after break, click here to read more…

SPRING UNIFORM CHANGE DATE ANNOUNCED
As we approach Spring Break and prepare for the final weeks of the school year, it is time to look toward the change-over to our spring uniforms. As a senior privilege, the Class of 2023 may begin wearing the spring uniform on Monday, March 20; this is the day that we return from Spring Break. This date for the uniform switch applies to the senior class only. The remaining classes, 8th grade through juniors, are permitted to change to the spring uniforms on Monday, April 3. As a reminder, the spring dress code policy is found HERE. Quarter-zips and crew-neck sweatshirts may NOT be worn with the spring uniform, and as always hoodies are not permitted; if you need or want to wear warmer clothing on any given day, you are to wear the winter uniform.

LENTEN SEASON BEGINS WITH DONATION DRIVES

  • St. Augustine Prep has a long history of association with the Neighborhood Center in Camden, staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill. The Neighborhood Center assists needy families with food, household goods, and clothing. This lenten season we are collecting food for center. There is a large need this year so we appreciate your generous food donations. Please bring in your donations to Theology classes by April 4th.
  • Syria and Turkey Earthquake Relief: To assist the suffering people in a small way, Campus Ministry will be sponsoring a dress-down day with the date and details to be announced shortly. Also, we will be selling delicious cupcakes ($2) every day next week during community time in the Scarpa and Spina lobbies. All proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief Services.

COURSE CATALOG FOR THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR
It is time to begin planning for course registration for next year! You may access the Academic Course Catalog for 2023-2024 by clicking the HERE. The formal registration period for current freshmen is March 20 through March 27. Click here to read more…

TRANSPORTATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024
Transportation packets for the 2023-2024 school year have been mailed to the families of our current students in grades 8th through 11th. Packets were also mailed to all incoming 8th grade and freshmen students who have confirmed their attendance for the new school year. The B6T form must be completed and returned by the March 6 deadline even if you will not be taking the bus to campus next school year. If you do not receive your packet by the end of next week, please contact Mrs. Carr at Mrs.Carr@hermits.com or at Extension 142.

 

PREP NEWS

Speaking “Veritas” since 1962, the Prep News team has produced its latest edition. Read it here…

 

DRIVER’S THEORY CLASSES: Prior to taking the behind-the-wheel segment students are required to take the theory class. On the last day of the classes, the NJ State written test will be administered. Having achieved at least an 80% test score and reaching the age of 16, students are eligible to get a NJ driving permit and enroll in the behind-the-wheel program.  For full information on the Behind-the-Wheel program at the Prep as well as all pertinent dates, please click the drop-down below titled “general announcements.”

CURRENT COVID POLICY

Updated Covid Policies for quarantining and virtual learning can be found HERE.

All daily school announcements may be viewed in the drop-down menus below.  Please view the general announcements section as well as those for your specific class year(s).

Additional Info & FAQ's

2022-2023 Eighth Grade Dress Code

2022-2023 High School Grade Dress Code

Lunch Accounts
Manage your son’s lunch account on payschoolscentral.com – a program that allows you to track your son’s lunch account and make online deposits towards it. Cash will be accepted for the early portion of the school year. If you have any questions relating to the Pay Schools Central Program, student lunch accounts, or food allergens, please contact:

Director of Dining Services- Vinnie Berti ’95 ext. 135 or Mr.Berti@Hermits.com
Assistant Director of Dining Services – Paul Barr ext. 157 or Mr.Barr@Hermits.com

Prep Shop
The most up-to-date Prep Shop Hours and Information may be found HERE.

 

DAILY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Click on the drop-down menus below for all general & class-specific daily announcements.

SUPPORT YOUR EAGLES!

For next week, please feel free to show your support for the Birds by wearing any piece of Eagles top gear under your blazer (for 8th grade, over your shirt and tie) – this includes tee shirts, jerseys, crew neck sweatshirts, hoodies, quarter-zips, and full-zips. Full uniform requirements are still in place, so shirts, ties, and blazers should still be worn.  On Friday, we will have a school-wide Eagles dress-down day for all students.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL CAMPUS VISITORS

All guests are requested to visit the main office of each building to sign in as a Visitor and receive a pass.

HERMITS ATHLETICS

Sports Registration

Scholar-athletes! Registration for winter sports is still open.

The athletic department invites all students to register for their sports of interest for the fall season. Please note, registering for a sport does not commit you to your selection but places you on the communication list prior to the beginning of each sport’s season.

Please scan the information carefully and monitor your hermits.org emails as you may receive additional communication directly from the Athletic office or from the coach of your selected spring sport.

CLICK HERE to register for all sports during the 2022-2023 academic year.

All students must have a valid physical on file to participate in athletics – CLICK HERE to download the physical form

Behind-the-Wheel at St. Augustine Prep

THEORY CLASSES: Prior to taking the behind-the-wheel segment students are required to take the theory class. On the last day of the classes the NJ State written test will be administered. Having achieved at least an 80% test score and reaching the age of 16, students are eligible to get a NJ driving permit and enroll in the behind-the-wheel program.

Classes are scheduled from 2:30 to 5:00 pm and will be conducted in Room 5116, the lecture hall.. Classes are open to students who are at least 14 years and the cost is $100 (make check payable to SAP and students may bring the check to class). To register please contact Mrs.Auger@Hermits.com

CLASSES FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR 2022/2023

May 8, 2023 – May 12, 2023 2:35 pm – 5:00 pm (Room 5116) Scarpa

July 17, 2023 – July 21, 2023 9:00 am – 11:30 am (Room 5116) Scarpa
August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023 9:00 am – 11:30 am (Room 5116) Scarpa

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: Students who are at least 16 years of age and have passed the NJ State written test may enroll in the behind-the-wheel program. To enroll you must bring the following materials to Mrs. Auger in Scarpa Building:
Completed permit application card (if you make any scratch-outs on the card you must complete a new one as MVC will not accept it); ORIGINAL birth certificate OR current passport; (will be returned upon completion of the course); check payable to SAP for $300; and $14 CASH to purchase the permit and red decals from NJ MVC. When you bring these materials to Mrs. Auger she will schedule your trip dates.

HERMITS BROADCASTING CHANNEL – STAY UPDATED ON ALL THINGS HERMITS!

Tune in to the Hermits Broadcasting Channel to view live streaming of select Academic and Athletic events.  Follow @hermitbroadcast on Twitter and subscribe to the Hermits Broadcasting Channel to stay informed of all upcoming spring broadcasts.

Are you a student interested in getting involved with the HBC?  Contact Mr. Broomell at mr.broomell@hermits.com to join the team!

Eighth Grade Announcements

  • Congrats to Luke Tanzola and Austin Reed for February Student of the Month Honors!

Freshman Announcements

      • LUNCH BALANCES –  To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135

Sophomore Announcements

      • LUNCH BALANCES –  To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135
      • BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: To register for behind-the-wheel training please contact Mrs. Auger by email at Mrs.Auger@Hermits.com or by phone at 856-697-2600 extension 102.
        It is possible to be picked up and dropped off at home. (Please view the general announcements tab for more info on class dates and requirements.)

Junior Announcements

  • LUNCH BALANCES –  To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135
  • DRIVER’S EDUCATION • BEHIND-THE-WHEEL: To register for behind-the-wheel training please contact Mrs. Auger by email at Mrs.Auger@Hermits.com or by phone at 856-697-2600 extension 102.  It is possible to be picked up and dropped off at home. (Please view the general announcements tab for more info on class dates and requirements.)

Senior Announcements

 

      • LUNCH BALANCES –  To manage lunch accounts, please visit PaySchoolsCentral.com or bring cash or check (made payable to St. Augustine Prep) into the Dining Hall. Please direct all questions to Chef Berti at (856) 697-2600 ext. 135.
      • SENIOR KAIROS RETREAT – Students will be assigned to a one-day Saturday retreat date while paying attention to their St. Augustine sports schedules. The retreat will be on campus and will run from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. The date that each student is assigned will be posted soon on MyPrep under “Activities” on the “Progress” page. If there is an issue, please let Dr. Zagarella know directly, and we will do our best to accommodate
      • Deadline is March 10! SENIOR Parent Ads: Click HERE to place an ad for your son. 

Hermits Athletics

CLICK HERE to access the athletic schedule.  Dates and times are subject to change; please visit the link daily for any and all updates.

Sports Registration

Scholar-athletes! Registration for winter sports is still open.

The athletic department invites all students to register for their sports of interest for the fall season. Please note that registering for a sport does not commit you to your selection but places you on the communication list prior to the beginning of each sport’s season.

Review the information carefully and monitor your hermits.org emails as you may receive additional communication directly from the Athletic office or from the coach of your selected spring sport.

CLICK HERE to register for all sports during the 2022-2023 academic year.

All students must have a valid physical on file to participate in athletics – CLICK HERE to download the physical form

 

College Guidance Announcements

      • Please visit Scoir for important upcoming college events and presentations.
      • For upcoming SAT dates and registration please CLICK HERE
      • For upcoming ACT dates and registration please CLICK HERE
      • Any student intending to play a sport at the Division I or Division II level must register with the NCAA during the 2nd semester of junior year. To register please CLICK HERE 

Student Leadership Announcements

Please contact Mr. John Huscher ’85 P’18, Dean of Student Leadership & Development, (Mr.Huscher@hermits.com) or Mr. Tim Hale, Assistant Dean of Student Leadership, (Mr.Hale@hermits.com) if you have questions regarding student life at the Prep.

Dress Codes for 2022-23

For your reference, we have included our dress code for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Some brief notes:

The 8th grade will wear a blue or white dress shirt and the official 8th-grade tie.  A Hermits branded sweater is optional but is the only approved clothing item to be worn over the shirt and tie. Navy or gray pants, black or brown shoes, black or brown belts, and dress socks complete the winter uniform.
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors switch to a blue or white dress shirt, tie, navy or gray pants, black or brown shoes, black or brown belt, dress socks, and navy blue blazer with the St. Augustine Prep patch sewn over the left breast pocket.
Seniors may continue to wear khaki pants and boat shoes; outside of those differences, seniors follow the same dress code as underclassmen as indicated above.

A reminder for all classes:

No white socks are permitted.
Sneakers are never permitted, regardless of the brand.
Hair is to be kept above the ears, eyes, and collar.
All young men are to be clean-shaven at all times.

2022-2023 Eighth Grade Dress Code

2022-2023 High School Grade Dress Code

Policy and Procedure | Information

Attendance: Students must officially sign in before 9:45 a.m. to be eligible to participate in co-curricular activities for the academic day. In an effort to minimize the late arrival process, the student must report directly to the building where his current class is located and sign in with the following staff members: 

      • Forum – Mrs. Field
      • Augustinian Hall – Mrs. Pippett
      • Vincent – Mrs. Ward
      • Scarpa – Mrs. Auger

Technology Agreement: Each student and parent must sign the Technology Agreement in order to utilize on-campus technology services.  Please hand the signed forms to your D and E period teachers. 

Student Security Cards: Students have been issued door access cards and student ID cards.  Both of these cards should be with the student at all times. Students must wear a lanyard with the swipe and ID card attached.  The lanyard which will have a breakaway clasp will be provided by the Prep. If a student loses either card or the lanyard the student is responsible for reporting the loss and purchasing a replacement.

LOST LANYARDS/IDs – Students must wear their school-issued lanyard with their student ID and door entrance key card as part of their uniform. Students who lose their lanyards are required to replace them. Please go to the Business Office to order a new student ID ($5) and a new key card ($10) and the Prep Shop for a lanyard ($5).

Transportation Announcements

Please submit your bus reservations forms if you have not done so already.  There are limited seats remaining on several of the bus routes.  All students, regardless of how they travel to school, are required to have a B6T form on file.  If you have not submitted this state form already and need a copy, please contact Mrs. Carr at Mrs.Carr@hermits.com.   Late packets are being sent to the public school districts on a weekly basis.

Click HERE to visit the transportation section of the website to view updated bus stops and details on the Voucher Program.

For more information regarding transportation at the Prep, please contact Mrs. Marianne Carr P’05 at (856) 697-2600 ext. 142 or by email at mrs.carr@hermits.com.

NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

If your son has medication in the nurse’s office, please pick it up by the last day of school.  Any medication not picked up will be properly disposed of. Please reach out to our nurse, Mrs. Kingett P’05’09 with any questions you might have to mrs.kingett@hermits.com.

COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION 
If your son has received the covid vaccination, please email a copy of his vaccination card to Mrs. Anna Broomell (Mrs.Broomell@hermits.com). If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Darlene Kingett P’05 ’09 by phone at (856) 697-2600 ext. 138 or by email at mrs.kingett@hermits.com

REPORTING A STUDENT WITH AN ILLNESS
The school nurse, Mrs. Darlene Kingett P’05’09, must be contacted first by phone at (856) 697-2600 ext. 138.  Once Mrs. Kingett has been notified and has discussed the situation with the student’s parent(s) and/or guardians, she will then contact Mrs. Pippett in the Academics office.  At this point, a decision will be made regarding your son being moved to remote learning and if necessary, a return date will be determined.
Should it be determined that your son be moved to remote learning, each of his teachers will be contacted immediately by Mrs. Pippett.
If you have additional questions regarding the process of reporting an illness, please contact Mrs. Darlene Kingett by phone at (856) 697-2600 ext. 138 or by email at mrs.kingett@hermits.com

PREP SHOP HOURS

PREP SHOP Hours – Hours Updated Weekly

PREP SHOP operating hours are available at hermits.com/prepshop, please note these hours are subject to change.  Prior to making a shopping trip to the PREP SHOP, please call (856) 697-2600 ext. 126.  *

Please note: If the school is closed then the Prep Shop is also closed.

For questions regarding the Prep Shop, please contact Mrs. Blystone at mrs.blystone@hermits.com or (856) 697-2600 ext. 126.

IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Evening hours are available during select campus events, please call (856) 697-2600 x126 to confirm hours prior to making a special trip to the Prep Shop!

PREP SHOP ONLINE

Please CLICK HERE to visit the only online shop carrying licensed St. Augustine Prep Hermits merchandise.  Thank you for always showing your Hermit Pride!  

Resources & Documents

Important Links

2022-2023 School Calendar – Essential Dates

PaySchoolCentral – Student Lunch Account Management

Smart Tuition – Parent Log in

MyPrep

Resources & Documents – Download & Print items such as the school calendar, student handbook, etc.

Naviance

Points of Contact

Academics: Mrs. Nancy McHugh P’08 ’11 ’15 (academics@hermits.com)

Admissions: Mr. J.C. Valore (admissions@hermits.com)

Student Leadership & Development: Mr. John Huscher ’85 P’18 (mr.huscher@hermits.com)

Campus Safety: Mr. Tim Hale (mr.hale@hermits.com)

Athletics: Mr. Michael Rizzo ’86 (athletics@hermits.com)

Student Mental Health & Wellness: Bro. Bob Thornton, O.S.A. (br.bob@hermits.com)

School Calendar for Academic Year 2022-2023

View the School Calendar for Academic Year 2022-2023.

School Calendar for Academic Year 2022-2023

Online Real-Time School Calendar & Athletic Schedules

This online calendar is updated in real-time as venues, time changes, and cancellations are announced.  All athletic games and practice information may also be found here.

School Calendar and Athletic Schedule Website

2022-2023 Student Handbook

Click below to view and/or download the Student Handbook for Academic Year 2022-2023

2022-2023 Student Handbook