Dear Eighth Grade Parents,

Welcome to St. Augustine Preparatory School and the Brotherhood!

As we prepare for the beginning of school, there are many details to share.

1. August 28 is Orientation from 8:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.  Buses will depart at 12:30 p.m.  Please see the bus details in this week’s Heads Up for details.  Students are to wear the spring/fall dress code [Hermits Branded Navy, Gray or White Polo; • Navy Blue or Gray Pants with a Black or Brown Leather Belt, • Dress Socks (white athletic socks are not permitted; no-show, ankle, or quarter-socks are also not permitted), Black or Brown Dress Shoes (Shoes must be able to hold a shine)].
2. For school supplies, the Prep is very “green” to protect the environment; therefore, the student’s Chromebook will be the medium for most notes and textbooks.  In addition, bring a pen, pencil, and folder to school.
3. Intramural sports will take place twice a week during Community Time (which is after second period).  Students will be given a reversible jersey to wear.  They also need to bring a pair of shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers.
4. On September 5 and 6, students need to wear the winter uniform (white dress shirt, 8th grade necktie, Prep V-neck sweater) because school pictures will be taken.  Given the warm weather, students only need to wear the sweater for the picture.  The rest of the day they can keep it in their locker.
5. Today all students received an email from Mrs. Auger regarding their locker number and combination.  Please make sure that your son records the details.
6. MyPrep is the Prep’s main source of information (i.e., grades, homework, student ID, etc.).  Mr. Garufi sent you an email on how to access it, titled “The Prep.St. Augustine Prep – Congratulations.  Your IT account has been successfully set up.”  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Garufi at Mr.GarufiJr@hermits.com.
7. Set up your son’s lunch account via Pay Schools Central.  The link can be found on MY PREP and the school’s website (on the STUDENT LIFE tab, under DINING SERVICES). You need you son’s STUDENT ID # (a seven-digit number, that can be found on MYPREP), and the school district is ST. AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY.  If you have any trouble or questions, please contact Chef Vinnie at Mr.Berti@hermits.com or 856-697-2600 ext. 135.
   
8. Please share with me any “best practices” that will help your son to learn (i.e., untimed testing, extra help with directions, etc.).  Also, let me know if there are any important personal issues (i.e., deceased family member, medical issues, etc.).
   

May God bless this new academic year,

Fr. Steve Curry, O.S.A, Ed.D.
Director of 8th Grade Program
Fr.curry@hermits.com