June 5, 2020 - Revised Uniform Sizing Link
Dear SDS Families,
What I love about the journey of a K-8 boy’s school is that we truly have an opportunity to cherish and celebrate the beauty of boyhood. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all members of our community for making this year meaningful and no doubt this will be a memorable one. I wish you and your families a peaceful, joyful, and blessed summer. Enjoy every moment!
Included in this letter is information reviewing the 2019-20 year and looking ahead to the 2020-21 academic year. I know it is lengthy but please take the time to read and access the links. This letter will also be accessible on the
Summer Spotlight
. Thank you!
St. Dominic School Office Summer Hours
If you are in need of contacting us over the summer we will be in the office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The SDS office will be closed from
June 22nd-July 3rd
. We will have access to email but will not be able to answer the phones at this time. We do ask to please call Mrs. Pirozzi prior to any visit to our office during the summer break.
Contact Information
Chris Burke-
cburke@saa-sds.org
& 901-435-5821,
SDS Dean
Diane Pirozzi-
dmpirozzi@saa-sds.org
& 901-435-5801,
SDS Administrative Assistant
2019-20 Final Report Cards
A print copy of the final report cards will be mailed home at the end of this week. Current students can also find their report cards online in the Parent Portal on the school website.
Open Court Reading Textbook, Library Books, iPad, Laptop Returns
If you were unable to return your son’s Open Court Reading Textbook (grades 1-4), iPad, laptop, chargers, or library books on the assigned drop off day of May 22, please drop in the box on the front porch of St. Dominic. Mrs. Pirozzi will check the box throughout the day. Please label anything returned with a sticky note that includes your son’s name. Muchas gracias!
Summer Spotlight
The
Summer Spotlight
contains your student’s summer enrichment and information to help answer questions over the summer break in preparation for the 2020-21 academic year. The goal of summer enrichment is to help your student retain knowledge over the summer months.
- Each grade has a "Summer Requirements" page that will explain what is required and what is optional
- All students have required reading
- Unless otherwise stated, login credentials are the school provided student email address and password (stars or suns + 4 digits). Students should use the "login with Google" option when available.
- If you have any questions about summer work please contact Mrs. Casey- scasey@saa-sds.org
- New students/families will receive their Google Login information by June 15.
Summer Communication
The primary modes of communication over the summer will be email, school website, Parent Portal, and the Summer Spotlight.
June MAP Growth Test
We will be offering a June MAP Growth testing session on campus in the Hook Theater the week of June 15-19 for rising 2nd-6th graders. Rising 7th and 8th graders will test June 22-23. If you are unable to make the assigned date please indicate on the RSVP form and we will work together to find an alternate date. If you have any other questions please contact Rosa Tutor,
rtutor@saa-sds.org
We decided to offer a MAP Growth testing session on campus in the Hook Theater for the following reasons:
- Our June MAP Growth test will serve as our Spring testing that was previously scheduled in May.
- This data will be used internally in preparation for the 20-21 academic year to give our teachers a clear picture of what each student knows, is ready to learn next, and will aid them in planning their lessons.
- Teachers and administrators will use the RIT score to inform instruction, personalize learning, and monitor the growth of individual students.
Please see the details below on the schedule, how to RSVP for your student’s timeslot, and safety precautions being taken to accommodate testing on the assigned days and times. Thanks!
MAP Growth Test Schedule
SDS students will take the MAP Growth test in the Hook Theater. Please drop your son off at the front porch of Siena Hall. He will be greeted by Mrs. Tutor, Mrs. Pirozzi, SDS Teacher, or myself. Students who are on campus for summer camp, we will coordinate their testing session with their camp counselor.
