July 1, 2024


Dear Upper School Families,


I hope you are enjoying your summer. I know that all of us at St. Andrew’s are looking forward to beginning the school year on September 3 and all the opportunities for us to connect with you between now and then, including the virtual Upper School Town Hall on July 8. 


Below are a list of important events to be aware of for both students and parents as well as reminders about forms that need to be submitted and signed before the start of the school year.


Virtual Parent Town Hall

We hope parents will join us on Monday, July 8 from 10 - 10:45 a.m. for this opportunity to hear about our hopes and expectations for the start of the 2024-2025 school year and to discuss the on-campus opportunities we expect to provide this year.


To submit a question for the Town Hall, click here. You can join the Town Hall via this Zoom link and the meeting ID is 917 8873 5182 with the Passcode 531684. The Zoom will be recorded and shared later this summer.


Health Forms/Orientation

In order for students to take part in Orientation, all required health forms and health information must be completed and submitted via Magnus Health. To access Magnus Health go to saes.org, and login to the website. Once there click on Resources and then select the Magnus Health Center icon. These health forms are due on August 8. In May, a virtual Q&A was held via Zoom for questions about Magnus Health. Click here to view it.


US Summer Reading, Summer Assignments and School Supply Lists

You can find summer assignments and school supply lists for all Upper School grades on the school's website. The virtual bookstore will open on July 22 and there is free shipping from July 29 - August 4 for orders of more than $150. More information on book ordering will come later this summer.


Back-to-School Forms Page

Be sure to check our Back-to-School Forms page and complete and return all requested forms to St. Andrew's by the indicated due dates. 


Register for Shuttle Bus Service

If you plan to take one of our shuttle buses this coming year, please register ASAP to reserve your spot. Spots are limited and will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. Please register early to ensure a spot for your child. This year's shuttle bus registration will close on August 1, 2024.


Directory

Today, Monday, July 1 is the final day to make address, phone number, or email changes for them to be included in the online directory. You can make these changes by logging in to www.saes.org, clicking on the arrow next to your name, then selecting profile. Click on the pencil icon to make any necessary changes.


Important dates to note

2024-2025 Major Dates: Click here for a calendar with All-School Major Dates listed for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

August 27: New Student/Parent Orientation and Laptop Pick-Up

Students new to St. Andrew’s should come with at least one parent or guardian. This event will take place in Holden Court from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


September 3: Upper School Orientation for all new and returning students. More information on the full-day orientations (8:40 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) for each Upper School grade will be sent out in early August.


September 5: Back to School Night

Please mark your calendars now for our in-person Back to School Night. This event, which allows parents to experience their students’ day by visiting with each teacher and getting an overview of their classes, will take place on Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m.


We are very excited to see our Upper School students on campus in August and our parents in the virtual Town Hall on Monday. Remember to submit Town Hall Questions, click here and stay healthy and safe.


Take care,

Ginger Cobb

Head of Upper School

St. Andrew's Episcopal School | 8804 Postoak Rd.
Potomac, MD 20854 | (301) 983-5200