Dear Alumni Community,
Happy Spring! As we leave Winter behind, we're looking forward to a bright Spring ahead filled with alumni gatherings along the east coast, our first ever Giving Day and the release of our Spring Magazine. Planning is already underway for Homecoming & Reunion and we hope you'll mark your calendar for October 13-14, 2017!
Best,
Madeline Wallace O'Brien '05
Director of Alumni Affairs
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REGIONAL EVENTS: BOSTON & NYC
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All alumni and guests are invited to join us for regional events in Boston and New York City. Join us for cocktails, appetizers and conversation plus school updates and networking with fellow alumni.
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BOSTON: APRIL 18
Tuesday, April 18
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Anthem Bar + Kitchen
101 S Market Street
Boston, MA 02190
With special guest Glenn Whitman,
Dean of Studies and Director of the Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning.
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NEW YORK CITY: APRIL 20
Thursday, April 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Graciously hosted by
Parisa Karaahmet '87
400 E 67th Street,
3rd floor
New York, NY 10065
With special guests Robert Kosasky, Head of School and Tracey Goodrich, longtime teacher.
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ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ALUMNI PANEL AND RECEPTION RECAP
Thank you to everyone who celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Oral History Project with us. A special thanks to panelist Anne-Michelle Engelstad '11 and Delonte Egwuatu '12 for sharing their stories and experience.
If you know someone who would be interested in being profiled for the 21st year of the Oral History Project, contact
alumni@saes.org.
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GIVING DAY 2017: MAY 15, 2017
Introducing our first ever GIVING DAY on May 15, 2017.
Our goal is to raise $15,000 on May 15 which will be generously matched from an anonymous alumni - dollar for dollar.
Keep your eye out for additional information, ways to get involved, and how you can join us in making a difference.
P.S. Make your gift today and be counted towards our Giving Day goal - don't wait!
A gift of any amount makes a difference.
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAPLAINS
They are available for pastoral care during challenging times, as well as to help you celebrate during times of joy!
Please do not hesitate to contact either Patty or Sally directly at 301-983-5200 at any time. You also may submit prayer requests via
this link; names on our School Prayer List are read weekly during Chapel.
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SAVE THE DATE: REUNION 2017
Save the date for Reunion Weekend:
October 13 - 14, 2017.
Celebrating the classes ending in 2 and 7.
If you are interested in helping to plan your class party, please contact
Madeline O'Brien.
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus this fall!
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The Lion's Share: SAES School News
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ANNUAL FUND-A-SCHOLAR GALA
Oh, what a night! Last Saturday the community gathered in the Student Center for the 2017 Fund-a-Scholar Gala and Auction. We had record attendance and the Gala netted around $280,000, also a record for the school.
Thank you to everyone who supported these efforts through donations, bidding and volunteer support.
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STUDENT NAMED BETHESDA
MAGAZINE EXTRAORDINARY TEEN
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WHITMAN AND KELLEHER PRESENT AT SXSWEDU
Glenn Whitman and Dr. Ian Kelleher were on hand at SXSWedu, the largest education conference in America, running a workshop on how to be a Neuroteacher. Whitman and Kelleher connected with Greg Rosenbaum '06, general manager and a founder of SXSWedu while there.
Click here to learn more about the conference and the CTTL's presence.
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ST. ANDREW'S HOST ANNUAL SIMPLE SUPPER TO SUPPORT HAITI
Hearty meals and Haitian art were enjoyed on March 8th at our annual Simple Supper.
Stew prepared by our Campus Kitchen leaders was
served in bowls thrown by St. Andrew's art students. And, the new exhibit "Haitian Art: Vision and Hope" was on display during an opening reception in Kreeger Gallery. Proceeds from the Simple Supper
supported Christ Roi, our partner school in Civol, Haiti.
The Supper is one of our send-off events for our student ambassadors, who traveled to visit Christ Roi the following day.
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TEACHERS ATTEND AND PRESENT AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
More than 50 members of our faculty and staff traveled to Baltimore on Friday, March 3 for the National Association of Independent Schools annual conference, where they networked with educators and attended workshops as part of St. Andrew's dedication to providing professional development opportunities for our faculty. Additionally, five presented their research and shared examples of student work.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR ST. ANDREW'S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Save the date of Friday, May 19th for the annual
St. Andrew's Golf Tournament
at Bretton Woods (
15700 River Road, Germantown, MD).
More information to follow - if interested in participating, start recruiting now to put a four-some together!
All St. Andrew's community and friends are welcome. Contact
Ana Naab with inquires.
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TRAINING FROM THE CTTL FOR EDUCATORS
Teaching All Kinds Of Minds Training - June 19-21, 2017
Participants will develop an understanding for the All Kinds of Minds Neurodevelopmental Framework for Learning (NDFL) that was revised in 2016 to reflect the most current research in Mind, Brain, and Education Science research. Participants will practice applying the language and framework of All Kinds of Minds to the demands of specific academic skills placed on each student's brain. This workshop, which takes place from June 19th through June 21st, is facilitated by the co-authors of Neuroteach and teachers from St. Andrew's Episcopal where 100% of the Pre-school through 12th grade faculty have been trained in the All Kinds of Minds program.
Click here to register or email
cttl@saes.org.
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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 one another and with the school, 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.
2016-17 Alumni Council
Erin Wright-Gandhi '96, President
Larissa Levine '06, Vice President
Lane Brenner '05
Catherine Callaway '88
Chanele Clark '96
Hannah Davis '08
Alex Facciobene '10
Alex George '95
Alisa Kaswell '05
Jennifer McZier '92
Danielle Moore '09
Sam Speier '95
Tom Taylor '00
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Boston Alumni Gathering
April 18
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Anthem Bar + Kitchen
101 S Market Street
Boston, MA 02109
New York City Alumni Gathering
April 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
400 E 67th Street,
3rd floor
New York, NY 10065
SAES Giving Day*
May 15
*Mark your calendars for the first-ever Giving Day, more information to follow.
St. Andrew's Golf Tournament
May 19
Bretton Woods Golf Course
(details to follow)
Alumni Lacrosse Game
May 20
Brumbaugh Field
(details to follow)
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| Call for speakers and storytellers |
We're always looking for ways to connect our current students and families to our alumni community. Are you looking to share your story, experience or expertise? Interested in speaking with students or hosting a visit to your workplace? How about sharing what St. Andrew's provided for you to inspire support? Contact
alumni@saes.org
if you're interested to learn more.
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| Thank you for your support! |
The Lion's Fund benefits every facet of the School's operation. Faculty salaries and professional development, financial aid and technology, and the arts, athletic, and music programs all rely on the Lion's Fund.
Please consider
supporting the Lion's Fund and join our HONOR ROLL of donors who have pledged their support this fiscal year.
How does your class stack up? Donate today to increase your class participation!
Class of 1983: 14%
Class of 1984: 15%
Class of 1985: 10%
Class of 1986: 37%
Class of 1987: 13%
Class of 1988: 11%
Class of 1989: 13%
Class of 1990: 5%
Class of 1991: 12%
Class of 1992: 7%
Class of 1993: 4%
Class of 1994: 5%
Class of 1995: 19%
Class of 1996: 53%
Class of 1997: 6%
Class of 1998: 15%
Class of 1999: 5%
Class of 2000: 8%
Class of 2001: 16%
Class of 2002: 6%
Class of 2003: 5%
Class of 2004: 9%
Class of 2005: 20%
Class of 2006: 23%
Class of 2007: 9%
Class of 2008: 10%
Class of 2009: 13%
Class of 2010: 9%
Class of 2011: 21%
Class of 2012: 13%
Class of 2013: 12%
Class of 2014: 8%
Class of 2015: 2%
Class of 2016: 3%
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?
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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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
alumni@saes.org with job postings.
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