Dear Alumni Community,
Happy Spring! The daffodils have bloomed on Postoak Road and we're ready to welcome the warm weather, new sports seasons, and of course Spring Break.
While the foliage and flora are transitioning, so is the
St. Andrew's campus and community. The Student Center construction is well underway and will be open when school begins this fall, our Alumni Magazine is in the works with a fresh, new look, and planning has begun for Alumni Weekend and Reunions, featuring new events and programming for Alumni of all ages and their families. Save the Date for
October 15!
Additionally, in this newsletter you will find an exciting opportunity to honor one of St. Andrew's most beloved, founding faculty members, Joanne Beach.
All the best for a wonderful and exciting Spring!
Best,
Madeline Wallace O'Brien '05
Director of Alumni Affairs
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Honoring Joanne Beach,
a letter from
John McMillen
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Dear Alumni:
Every student that attended St. Andrew's from 1978 to 2012 was affected by the work and commitment of one
 extraordinary individual. During her tenure at the school, Joanne Beach served as science teacher, Head of Upper School, Director of Student Activities, Dean of Students, and Alumni Liaison. She put students at the center of her life for more than 34 years, and she continues to be a cherished member of our community.
I am reminded of Joanne, my longtime friend and mentor, as St. Andrew launches the public phase of its Students at the Center Campaign. Among the campaign's goals is the funding of a new 43,000-square-foot Student Center, which will have a transformative effect on student life.
I hope you will plan to join me when we gather in this new facility on October 15, 2016 for what will surely be the largest reunion in school history! As part of the celebration, we will take time in the program to honor and celebrate Joanne Beach.
It is the goal of a small but growing group of alumni and long-time faculty to raise enough money by Reunion 2016 to claim one of the campaign's naming opportunities to honor Joanne. Our hope is to raise $150,000 to dedicate the
Joanne Beach Front Circle. The school's trustees would like to assist us in reaching this goal.
They will match any alumnus gift pledged from now until October 2016.
Please consider your own gift to honor Joanne and make the Joanne Beach Front Circle a reality. All gifts and pledges are payable over 5 years. For more information about the Students at the Center Campaign, please
see this video or
contact Madeline O'Brien for a personal tour of the facility under construction.
Sincerely,
John McMillen
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events
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Have you Completed the Survey?
This Spring, St. Andrew's will begin the work of drafting a new strategic plan. This document will create a guiding vision for the school for the next decade. Just a reminder that the survey sent to you this week is due on
Thursday, March 24th.
It is crucial for the school's Strategic Planning process that we have as many respondents as possible, and a voice from the Alumni community. The Assessment of Inclusivity and Multiculturalism survey takes just 20 minutes and can be accessed by selecting your language option here:
English
Spanish
Mandarin
Korean
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Fund-A-Scholar Gala Online Auction!
The Gala is the school's largest fundraiser for Financial Aid. The
online auction offers great deals on gifts, restaurants, entertainment and more closing at 10pm on
3/22. The best part is that all of the proceeds benefit Financial Aid. You'll even have the opportunity to bid on exclusive and rare wines starting
3/26! All members of the St. Andrew's community are welcome to bid.
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Last call for CLASS NOTES! Deadline is April 10
Class Notes feature updates and news from all classes in the Alumni Magazine.
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REUNIONS AND ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016
Featuring Class Reunions, Alumni Soccer Game, additional programming for the alumni community, and a Student Center celebration. Mark your calendar! Interested in participating as a volunteer or reunion chair? We need your help!
Contact [email protected] if you are interested in helping.
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The Lion's Share: SAES School News
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The Time is Now! Student Center Video Released
Help Inspire our Community. Learn more about the Student Center at St. Andrew's, set to open when the 2016-2017 school year begins.
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Lower School Science Teacher Wins Top Award
The highest honor our country gives to K-12 teachers is
 the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Our very own Hilarie Hall received the award this past week. We are so lucky to have a Lower School Science Teacher that is so dedicated, talented and exceptional. Read more about Mrs. Hall and her work in the St. Andrew's classrooms
here. Congratulations!
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Ideas in Education Festival
Help Spread the Word about the Ideas in Education Festival
On Saturday, April 16th. The CTTL will be hosting the
 2nd
Ideas in Education Festival that brings together public and private school teachers, leaders, policymakers, and students to incubate and share ideas about teaching and learning. Please share this professional development opportunity with those in your educational network and consider attending yourself. The festival will be featuring Vanessa Rodriguez and her book, The Teaching Brain.
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Project Red Balloon
It's an exciting time in the Admissions Office as we
 welcome our newly accepted Lions! All of our new families received balloons last weekend from our students to welcome them to our community. Check out our students welcoming new lions to our house
here!
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Join the Pride: Get Involved
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Class volunteers play a vital role in the alumni community. They are instrumental in keeping class members in contact with the school, with one another and in maintaining a vibrant school community. The Alumni Association is dedicated to serving St. Andrew's alums and giving back to our community. Join us in these efforts and be part of the pride! We are looking for Class Agents and Class Correspondents from each class. Click below to learn more about each role. THANK YOU to those alumni who already serve in this capacity.
View your class agents and correspondents here. Classes are marked that are in need of volunteers.
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Alumni/Student Lacrosse Game
May 21 - Brumbaugh Field
Email
Dane Smith for more information.
Come back to campus to cheer on the lions!
Save the Date
Reunions and Alumni Weekend celebrating the classes ending in 1 and 6 on
October 15, 2016
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After working as a buyer for Bloomingdales.com and One Kings Lane, Emily Taylor Young '05 and her husband Adam had a vision of a virtual showroom dedicated to today's modern home in all its forms. They decided to start Brass & Burl. "Brass & Burl is a curated
on-line resource specializing in furnishings and home decor. We offer both quality and style with products ranging from furniture, lighting, rugs, mirrors, and accessories. We add new produc
ts to the site every week and can also accommodate special requests if you can't find exactly what you are looking for. For all St. Andrews Alumni & Teachers please enjoy 10% off by contacting Emily
here.
Keep in mind we also offer Free Shipping Everyday!" - Emily Taylor Young '05 and Adam Young, Owners.
If you are interested in sharing your business with our alumni community, please
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| Thank You for your support! |
THANK YOU to our community members who have supported us so far in the donations to the Lion's Fund for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. But, we still need your participation!
With your help, we can continue to grow the Lion's Fund and support
St. Andrew's mission and growth. Please consider
supporting the Lion's Fund and join our HONOR ROLL of donors who have pledged their support this fiscal year.
Learn more about the Lion's Fund and click here to make a donation.
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Did you know...
that 25% of our Alumni contact information is out of date?
Help us reconnect and stay in touch by
simply updating your address and/or email. Help us by forwarding this on to a classmate or family member to update their information, too. We can only connect and serve you if we can reach you!
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'Like' us on Facebook for a weekly #tbt!
Every Thursday we'll share a photo from the archives - and you'll get a chance to win a prize. Like us on
Facebook and then guess who is pictured. We'll send a prize from the Alumni Office to the first correct answer. Who knows - it could be you!
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View photos from Alumni Events and your class year online anytime
Photos are updated frequently and available on the SAES Flickr account.
View them here.
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Thank You to our volunteers
A huge thank you to all of our class volunteers from the agents to correspondents and reunion volunteers for making this year a success and bringing our alumni community together:
Catherine Ahmad
Michael Boyland
Hannah Davis
Michael DiPaula-Coyle
Alex Facciobene
Alex Freeman
Alex George
Nora Goddard
Jacob Horn
Graham Johnston
Alisa Kaswell
Beth Leach
Larissa Levine
Sarah Melby
Madeline O'Brien
Carlos Ortiz Mena
Chip Prettyman
Mark Portner
Elliott Silverman
Stacy Smith
Sam Speier
Tom Taylor
Kevin Vendt
Emily Williams
Erin Wright-Gandhi
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St. Andrew's is hiring!
The hallmark of a St. Andrew's education is its exceptional faculty! With enrollment at an all-time high, we're pleased to announce the following openings for new teachers and staff. For more information and details on how to apply, visit our
Employment Page.
Are you or your company hiring? Share the news with fellow alums and post it in the newsletter. You'll reach hundreds of fellow lions and support the alumni community. Email
[email protected] with job postings.
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| Watch SAES sports and events LIVE! |
Can't make it to campus? Do you live out of state? You can still cheer on your favorite Lions through our LIONSTREAM, a live stream of several events, games and assemblies.
Check it out here.
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