this week's scots in action

On Thursday, January 23, the Saint Andrew's Dance Program hosted its fifth annual Induction Ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society for Dance Arts and National Honor Society for Dance Arts.

Grade 7 students in Mr. Rob Bello's science class were given five unknown solutions (which are all common household solutions) and were asked to test their pH and determine if those solutions were either acidic or basic as well as determining the pH of that solution.

In Mr. Paul Cornett's science class, students in grade 4 are investigating the structures and behaviors of living things. On Tuesday, students began to observe the structures and behaviors of living Bess Beetles.

In Ms. Hake's grade 4 Accelerated Math class the students are currently learning about adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. On Friday, January 17, the students participated in a pickleball activity where the students kept points, but rather than getting 1 point each time they scored they got a fraction of a point.

Saint Andrew’s School is proud to celebrate the impressive achievements of its First Lego League (FLL) team at the South Florida Regional Championship held on Saturday, January 18.

Kindergarten students have been learning all about the solar system. On Wednesday, they had the opportunity to safely observe the sun while using one of Mr. Jim Scheidegger's telescopes.

The TaterScots (Team 641) delivered another impressive performance at last weekend's FIRST Tech Challenge tournament held at Boca High.

On Tuesday, Ms. Alise brought her grade 7 students to the Schmitt Library to work with Ms. Martin-Gull to find primary and secondary sources for their research projects.

This past weekend, the Saint Andrew's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team competed in the Qualifying Tournament at North Broward Prep, where they faced off against numerous teams from across South Florida. The Saint Andrew's team earned an invitation to the Regional Tournament on Saturday, January 18, at Palm Beach State College.

Grade 5 students Gabby Goldstein, Hudson Mandelbaum, and Lydia Grant developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, December 20.

Students in grade 1 have been studying Where We Are in Place and Time, focusing on how people use skills and tools to prepare for and take journeys.

This week during assembly, we recognized students selected by the grade-level teams for being students who embody the IB Learner Profile attribute of being Open-Minded.

Working with a partner to create a growth mindset campaign, students reflected on their own experiences and development throughout this semester. Sharing how they were able to move from a fixed mindset to a positive, more confident, and resilient mindset.

Caroline Calder '26 interviewed Alexandra Tolischus, Director of Enrollment Management, for a special Scots Talk.

Kindergarten ended the week with its annual Health Fair.

Upper School Linguistics students collaborated with grade 4 students in an engaging session on morphology, focusing on prefixes and suffixes.

Students in grades 4 and 5 presented their STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art/design, and Math) projects at the annual STREAM Expo on Monday, December 9 in the lobby of the Dr. Albert Cohen Family Center.

Sophia Dulski's '29 Chinese singing video has been selected for the final round of a prestigious national competition organized by the American Academy of International Culture and Education (AAICE).

Our brand-new Pre-K to grade 2 playground is officially open, and it is nothing short of incredible!

Students in grade 5 have been learning about fractions during math class.

Sisters Ava '31 and Maya Scarfone '32 are making waves in the world of musical theater.

Dr. Anthony's Honors French IV students visited a local bakery to immerse themselves in French culture and practice their oral skills in an authentic, real-world setting.

Students in Dr. Albert's two sections of AP English Literature and Composition engaged in a yearly tradition on Friday, December 6, when they split into teams and debated John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost. 

SA Alumnus Dalen Michaels '19 returned to speak in Ms. Magaletti's Honors Entrepreneurship class on Wednesday, December 4.

Students taking Social Entrepreneurship and Honors Entrepreneurship with Ms. Magaletti attended the Lynn University Civility Summit for Social Enterprise on Thursday, December 5, at Lynn University in Boca Raton.

The Round Square Middle School students organized a holiday talent show to bring some cheers to senior citizens at the Mae Volen Center

Three pieces of work created by six Saint Andrew's students were selected for the first round of the 2024 National Chinese EXPO of Student Works. 

PreK students had a great time Thursday morning using their five senses - sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.

This year, SA Click Club members Alexander Horowitz '26, Bernardo Carvalho, Jayden Anderson '26, and Matheus Gouveia '27 delivered Thanksgiving meals together to more than twenty families.

This week during assembly, we recognized students selected by the grade-level teams for being students who embody the IB Learner Profile attribute of being Knowledgeable. 

For over a decade, the Saint Andrew’s community has collaborated with Boca Helping Hands to bring some much-needed Thanksgiving cheer and holiday meals to local families.

Grade 5 students Declan Gilligan, Emme Jarow, and Frankie Marzano developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, November 22.

During Advisory on Thursday afternoon, students in grade 12 spent time writing thank you notes to faculty members who wrote letters of recommendation in support of their college applications.

In our IB Spanish Higher Level class, students are delving into the first of two literary works originally written in Spanish. This year, they’re using Cuba as a lens to explore Spanish-speaking communities, focusing on the works of José Martí—a Cuban poet, philosopher, and symbol of the nation’s independence.

On Monday, Ms. Elise Erblat's Holocaust Studies class gathered in Cohen Auditorium to listen to a special guest speak about his time as a hidden child during the Holocaust.

On Tuesday, November 19, Lower, Middle, and Upper School students, along with faculty, staff, and other distinguished guests, gathered together to celebrate Saint Andrew’s Day.

In the days following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Saint Andrew's community came together to help those at St. John's Episcopal Day Day School in Tampa, which had been hit particularly hard by both storms.

Last week freshmen advisories were paired up with senior advisories as a way to help the two classes get to know one another better.

Over the weekend, 11 students from the Residential Life program and Round Square took a trip to the Florida Keys.

Grade 6 students in Mrs. Yash's World Cultures class have been busy learning about the five different Mesopotamian societies – Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Neo-Babylonians.

Students in grade 8 are currently learning about biomolecules and how nutrition is closely linked to the study of biomolecules because we take in these molecules in the foods we eat. To see how these lessons can be applied outside of class, grade 8 students took field trips to meet with Eric Morales, the general manager of SAGE Dining Services at Saint Andrew's, at Great Mariani Hall.

Congratulations to Sophie Chew '25, Adrian Fente '27, and Brooklyn Tropeano '30 for earning places in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State Ensembles.

Students in grade 4 have been learning about a variety of different math concepts during their math classes.

Dr. Anthony’s Linguistics students dove into the power of metaphors by drawing out their chosen metaphors for the class to guess.

Pre-K students had the opportunity to learn how to make Challah from the talented chefs from SAGE Dining Services.

SCOTS In Prayer had a wonderful annual Fall Packing Event on Friday, November 8.

Grade 8 students are currently investigating biomolecules in science class.

Grade 5 students Alexa Gold, Astin Patel, and Bella Pinate developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, November 8.

In AP Microeconomics, students are exploring Market Structure Models with a focus on Perfect Competition.

Six Saint Andrew's students and two faculty members are currently attending the Round Square Conference in Madrid, Spain. Read the letter sent to Mr. Beekmeyer from Alyssa Thomas '25 to learn more about how their experience is going so far.  

Grade 3 students had an exciting visit from members of the Upper School Council who shared insights into the structure and responsibilities of our student government.

Troupe #4312 of the International Thespian Society held its yearly induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 29. The troupe is delighted to welcome 12 new Upper School students to its ranks this year.

On Friday, November 1, six Saint Andrew's students performed at the University of Miami as part of the High School State Honor Choir.

This week during assembly, we recognized students selected by the grade-level teams for being students who embody the IB Learner Profile attribute of Thinker.

Happy Diwali!

On Tuesday, October 29, Middle School students in Round Square participated in a service event at JARC in Boca Raton. The students brought Halloween-themed arts and crafts to do with the residents.

Earlier in the week, Jordyn and Kyle Kelman, sophomores in the Upper School and the founders of I'M SAFE, picked up clothing and Halloween costumes from the Middle School and dropped them off at Fuller Center.

Students in grade 8 held a Night at the Museum-style event on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, in Assaf Hall.

The Reverend Dr. David Taylor returned to the theater stage after an eighteen-year hiatus as Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the William G. Skaff Center in West Palm Beach.

On Thursday, October 24, Saint Andrew’s students showcased artwork at a special opening reception for a year-long art exhibition at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) located at 4950 Communication Avenue in Boca Raton.

Last week, grade 5 hosted a Business Fair as their summative from the PYP Unit of Inquiry: How We Organize Ourselves.

Students in Ms. Petronio’s Dance 6 and Dance 8 classes recently choreographed their own jazz dances to a song of their choice, centered around a theme, using all of the terms learned throughout their Jazz Dance unit.

Madame Platzek's grade 6 French Year 1 students had the opportunity to join Dr. Anthony's Upper School French IV Honors class to observe a debate, offering them a glimpse of what they could achieve in French in the coming years.

Saint Andrew's junior Caroline Calder interviewed Head of School Ethan Shapiro for the latest edition of Scots Talk. 

Upper School Ceramic students are exploring Jōmon pottery, a type of ancient Japanese ceramic known for its distinctive rope-like surface patterns.

Three Lower School students made donation boxes for the gift card drive for St. John's Episcopal Day School in Tampa.

Mr. Shapiro and Mr. Beekmeyer hosted distinguished scholars at the Saint Andrew's House for a breakfast this week to honor academic excellence.

On Wednesday, October 16, Prek students had the opportunity to learn about guide dogs and how they help those who are blind or visually impaired.

See what grade 2 has been up to!

As we approach November 1, we are given a special opportunity to learn about and reflect on how death is understood in Mexican culture through the tradition of Día de los Muertos.

On Sunday, October 20, the Lower School F.I.R.S.T. LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Team attended a scrimmage at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach.

Grade 5 students Charlie McMillin, Gracie Millman, and Zuria Qankow developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, October 18.

On October 16, Grade 7 and 8 students attended FAU's Engineer the Future Day.

This week the Kindergarten students dressed up for their career fair unit.

Mr. Joshua Clements, manager of the Tutoring Center and communication instructor at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), was a guest speaker in Dr. Elle Anthony's Linguistics class to discuss language as a tool for communication.

Grade 7 Design students dive into Media Arts, learning key skills in broadcasting, video editing, and digital vector design.

On Monday, October 14, the Upper School Creative Writing class enjoyed a virtual visit from author Riley Redgate.

This week during assembly, we recognized students selected by the grade-level teams for being students who embody the IB Learner Profile attribute of Principled. 

Grade 6 students in Mr. Jack Herr's science class are currently studying the solar system and the forces that keep the planets in orbit.

Saint Andrew's School welcomed Rabbi Dan Levin, Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth-El, to be the guest speaker at the Upper School Chapel on Tuesday, October 8.

Grade 6 students in Accelerated Spanish visited grade 3 on Monday, October 7, to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month and do a craft together.

See what our grade 1 students have been up to this week!

Marc Caputo, senior writer for The Bulwark, visited with Upper School students at Saint Andrew’s on Friday, October 4, to discuss the role of the media during elections. 

In an effort to foster both confidence and fluency in Spanish, the Hispanic Honor Society started Spanish Chat rooms.

The brand new Upper School Student Chapel Band had its debut during Upper School chapel on Tuesday, October 1.

The Upper School Honors Spanish for Heritage Learners took the time to visit a grade 3 Lower School Spanish class on Tuesday, October 11.

World Language teachers recently gathered in Kissimmee, FL, for the Florida Foreign Language Association (FFLA) Conference. 

Matt Pursel, Upper School Dean of Students, along with Max Pollock '25, Student Body President, and Bella Yi '25, Student Body Vice President, made a guest appearance at the start of Lower School Chapel on Wednesday to congratulate the winners of the Homecoming t-shirt contest. 

As part of their unit on Sound and Light, Grade 1 students participated in a captivating sound bath led by Mr. Berger, the Director of Orchestr

US Chinese Culture Club and Chinese Honor Society hosted the annual Saint Andrew's Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration on Friday, September 19 in the Dr. Albert Cohen Family  Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.

Grade 3 celebrated International Peace Day by dressing up in white and forming a peace sign.

Upper School students taking Chinese and Multilingual Communication Strategies gathered together and painted the Moon, representing peace, prosperity, and family reunion.

Students in Mrs. Wolf's English 9 College Prep course dive into their first peer editing project of the year.

This week's Upper School chapel was dedicated to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Saint Andrew's guitar and jazz instructor, Mr. Louis Martinez, has been having a great time with his Middle and Upper School guitar students.

Advanced Literature and Composition 7 students participated in an engaging and thought-provoking activity comparing their summer reading text.

Kindergarten students have been busy learning and making new friends over the last few weeks.

Saint Andrew's Performing Arts was excited to welcome guest teachers Lito Becerra and Erin Kelleher Ragonese last week to work with the Cast of CLUE.

Saint Andrew's College Guidance Office and Athletics Department held an informational session about pursuing athletics in college during advisory on Thursday, September 12. 

SA 4 USA club leaders commemorated the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 with a special display at the Spirit Rock.

Students in Kindergarten through grade 8 took part in an engaging night of science, technology, engineering, and math at Fun with STEM Night on Tuesday, September 10. 

This week during assembly, we recognized students selected by the grade-level teams for being students who embody the IB Learner Profile attribute of Caring. 

Students in Dr. Anthony's Linguistics class explored the phonetic alphabet, gaining the skills to decipher words and transcribe them accurately.

Head of School Ethan Shapiro invited all kindergarten students to his home for a fun reading of The Principal's New Clothes and a chance to learn more about his role.

Upper School students took part in the annual Club Fair on Thursday, September 5 in the Shapiro Family Adventure Gymnasium.

Students in Dr. Winer's AP Pre-Calculus class participated in an engaging and competitive game designed to reinforce their understanding of AP multiple-choice problems from their first unit.

Students in grade 7 have started learning about and creating their own mixed-media art pieces.

In World Cultures with Mrs. Yash, students have been discussing how archaeologists and historians interpret the past. They have had two lessons that simulated the work of archaeologists and historians. Read Mrs. Yash's story to learn more.

PreK students have been spending time rotating between different centers, engaging with their teachers, and making new friends.

Five SA students from the Middle School and Upper School were chosen to sing the National Anthem at five of the upcoming home football games. 

Grade 8 students worked on their classroom skills this week by participating in group challenges in Mrs. O'Connell's science class. 

We are honored to welcome back Saint Andrew's alumnus Bradley Hoppenstein '20 to our Honors Sports Broadcasting class!

Our Middle School kicked off the school year with Quantum Day and Kona Ice.

Grade 5 students had the opportunity to take part in 'Book Tasting' at StarBOOKS on Wednesday, August 21.

This year, 15 Saint Andrew's graduates returned to campus to spend their summer working at the SA Summer Camp.

During Immersion Week, more than 40 Saint Andrew's students took part in the immersion program that involved visiting the East and West Florence Fuller Center campuses.

On Tuesday, May 21, Saint Andrew’s Middle School students and Performing Arts families were welcomed to the Roberts Theater to recognize all the Performing Arts students for their accomplishments during this remarkable year.

Students in Ms. Petronio’s Dance 6 and Dance 8 classes ended the year with a sharing of their Final Choreography projects.

Ricardo Martinez '16 visited Saint Andrew's last week and presented a lesson and spoke about his time at SA in Ms. O'Connell's science classes.

Grade 7 students in Mr. Bello's science class participated in an inquiry-based investigation with a STEM theme having to do with the brain and concussions.

Grade 5 students Ari Malik and Lucas Seltzer developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, May 17.

On the evening of Wednesday, May 15, Saint Andrew’s Upper School Performing Arts students and families were welcomed to the Roberts Theater for a night of recognition and gratitude for a remarkable year.

In an engaging project, grade 4 students harnessed their creativity by brainstorming solutions, sketching ideas, digitally crafting designs, and using 3D printing to realize their visions.

Students in grade 2 engaged in block coding with LEGO Education's Spike Essentials during tech class with Mr. Bergman.

Congratulations to Max Pollock '25, the new Student Body President, and Bella Yi '25, the Student Body Vice President for Saint Andrew’s for the 2024-2025 school year. Find out who else will be representing the sophomore, junior, and senior classes!

Grade 8 students recently had a delightful trip to a nearby French bakery. Students enjoyed a delicious lunch while practicing their French language skills with the bakery's owner.

Grade 8 students, along with six Middle School faculty and staff chaperones, took part in Gradventure over the weekend.

Congratulations to Brooklyn Tropeano, Jordan Shapiro, and Taylor Walsh for being recognized as our most recent Scot Stars!

French students recently enjoyed a trip to a local French bakery. Students had the opportunity to order food in French and practice using the language.

Congratulations to Emilia (Emi) Sanabria, Lauren Jacobs, and Gustavo Schuch for being recognized as our most recent Learner Profile Award winners!

The first Gallery Shoot: A Photographic Installation featured photographic pieces from students in Honors Photography II.

Congratulations to Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts Theater Studies students and faculty on a wonderful performance on Tuesday, April 30!

On Thursday, April 30, the Upper School and Middle School Guitar students, directed by Mr. Louis Martinez, brought an evening of classics and toe-tapping fun to the Roberts Theater.

Students in Dance 4, Dance 5, and Dance 6 had the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, music, and movement of Capoeira from Instructor Borracha.

The Middle School Book Swap was a great success thanks to the Middle School and Upper School advisories bringing in over a thousand books.

As part of their exploration into life cycles, Grade 1 students witnessed the magical transformation of eggs into adorable baby chicks

Last week, Saint Andrew’s Upper, Middle, and Lower School Band students performed along with the Upper School Jazz Band to a packed audience.

Señora Shepherd took her Spanish 1 students to the labyrinth by the Middle School campus to practice mindfulness as they prepare for their upcoming exams.

Congratulations to Peter Garcia, Carter Duggan, and Wilda Widmark for being recognized as our most recent Scot Stars!

The Upper School Thespians have begun work on their production of the one-act play Trifles by Susan Glaspell, which they will perform next school year at the Florida Thespians District 10 Festival of One-Act Plays. 

Saint Andrew's senior, Anna Brown interviewed Head of School, Ethan Shapiro, for the latest edition of Scots Talk.

The Kindergarten students have working hard to process and deliver some extra special mail in Lower School this week.

Congratulations to Mayane Mouala, Sienna Kourjakian, and Blake Roberts for being recognized as our most recent Learner Profile Award winners!

The Upper School literary magazine, produced by the literary magazine club, is out now! Click here to check it out. 

On Friday, April 19, the Upper School Jazz Band participated in the Music Performance Assessment, sponsored by the Florida Bandmasters Association.

Students in Ms. Petronio’s Dance 6 and Dance 8 classes recently choreographed their own Musical Theatre dances.

Grade 8 students presented their MYP Community Project to Grade 6 and 7 advisory classes this week.

Full Diploma students have recently presented their Extended Essays at our first Extended Essay Exhibition on Thursday, April 18th.

In the grade 7 Mandarin class, students recently immersed themselves in Chinese food and language while visiting a nearby Chinese restaurant.

Grade 5 students Brinley Ramsburg and Ryan Katz developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, April 15.

Over 35 business leaders involved in Leadership Boca visited Saint Andrew's School on Wednesday, April 17, as part of the group's Education Day.

Six Middle School students went on a field trip with Mrs. O'Connell to the FAU Science Fest on Friday, April 12.

In a culminating project, grade 6 students showcased their integrated coding, electricity, and sensor technology skills by designing and constructing an Amusement Park ride.

Upper School faculty member and resident astronomy expert Jim Scheidegger visited grade classrooms this week to talk about the telescope as a vehicle for exploration.

Grade 1 has been learning about goods and services, how resources are used to meet needs and wants, and making decisions with money and scarity. The students realized that not everyone in Boca Raton's needs are met and decided they wanted to take action and give back to the community.

Congratulations to Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts Dance students and faculty on a wonderful performance on Friday, April 12!

In Mr. Bello's Grade 7 Science class this week, students were reaching new heights as they tested out handmade catapults.

Saint Andrew’s Poetry Night was held on Thursday, April 11 in the foyer of the Cohen Family Center at 7:00 pm. 

Congratulations to the following students on completing their International Baccalaureate Extended Essays and Advanced Placement Capstone Academic Papers.

The Group 4 project is a collaborative activity where students from different Group 4 subjects work together on a scientific or technological topic, allowing for concepts and perceptions from across the disciplines to be shared.

The District Music Performance Assessment (MPA) is analogous to the largest championship performance for a Saint Andrew's Performing Arts Student. Saint Andrew’s Symphonic Band earned an overall Excellent Rating and a Superior Rating for Student Conductor, Brandon Ress ’26.

Congratulations to the Guitar students who participated in the Guitar Solo & Ensemble Evaluation Festival at American Heritage School in Plantation on Saturday, April 6.

Grade 8 Design students have embraced the challenge of constructing model homes.

This week, Ms. Nicole and Mr. Manny from TD Bank in Boca Raton visited our grade 1 students to teach them about saving, spending, and earning money!

Lisa Shnurenko and Lorea De La Torre, two senior IB Diploma Programme visual arts students, will be showcasing their artwork at the IB Diploma Programme Visual Art Exhibition in the Domenico Mazzone Visual Arts Building and Anthony Newley Family Art Gallery on Tuesday, April 9 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 

Congratulations to Eden Glassman, Vivian Whelchel, and Henrique Carvalho for being recognized as our most recent Scot Stars!

Check out the latest episode of the WSAS Morning Show, anchored by Caroline Calder and Alexis Sotomayer.

On Thursday, April 4, the Class of 2024 came together to serve our local community for Senior Service Day. 

Señora Shepherd's Spanish 1 class went to Great Mariani Hall for a culinary lesson with Eddie Vargas with SAGE dining.

Congratulations to Hunter Whyte, Mathias Mendez, and Mark Nieter for being recognized as our most recent Learner Profile Award winners!

Ms. Erblat's Holocaust Studies students visited Lynn University on Wednesday, April 3, for the "Hate Ends Now Cattle Car Exhibit."

Students in grade 3 had the opportunity to learn more about all the performing arts programs open to them in grade 4.

Lower School students took part in the first Spiritual Journey Days Chapel on Wednesday, April 3.

Mr. Pawlik's IB Diploma Visual Arts Standard and Higher Level students enjoyed creating art outside as part of their lesson on plein-air painting.

Rebecca Tablis '28 recently won 2nd Place in the Advanced I category in the 2024 Annual Children in the Arts Piano Competition organized by the City of Pompano Beach and Broward County Teachers' Music Association.

Andrew Zhao '24 won a Gold Key award for his digital image in the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards for the Palm Beach & Martin Counties Region.

Eden Glassman '30 placed 2nd in the category of World Language Group for grades 6-8 in the 2024 National Chinese Speech Contest.

Kindergarten students celebrated the culmination of their space unit with a special Space Day on Friday, March 15.

Students in grade 1 had the chance to show off what it means to read and write like a boss on Friday, March 15.

This week, Mr. Mcleod's AP Environmental Science class examined various techniques used to capture various fish species and had a chance to go fishing in the lake on campus. 

President and founder of the SA 4 USA club, Margaux Muhletaler '25, recently created an annual report about all the club has accomplished in just 15 months.

Grade 5 students Allie Kaiden and Marc Loutfi developed and created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, March 15.

Students in grade 5 had the opportunity to share their PYP capstone projects with their family members during the PYP Exhibition on Thursday, March 14, in the Cohen Center.

Ms. Bohl-Ledesma had a special guest, Dr. Nestor Concha, speak to her AP Biology class about the application of structural biology as it relates to drug discovery.

Grade 5 students Otavio Kaufman and Melania Kondrashova created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, February 29.

Students in Ms. Petronio’s Dance 6 and Dance 8 classes recently choreographed their own modern dances, centered around a theme, using all of the terms learned throughout their Modern Dance unit.

On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Middle School Concert Band played for master teacher Bill Castillo. 

Last week, the Saint Andrew’s Dance Company performed in the Future Stars Performing Arts Competition as part of the Festival of the Arts Boca. 

On Thursday, March 7, Performing Arts students from all three divisions performed the Spring Choral Concert in the Roberts Theater of Wight Hall, the Center for the Performing Arts.

On Tuesday, March 5, the Saint Andrew’s community was delighted by the range of classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions played by the three divisions of the Performing Arts Orchestra students.

We are very pleased to announce that all current Grade 3 Saint Andrew’s students will have Performing Arts Explorations after school on Tuesday, April 3.

Kindergarten and Grade 9 students savored a Chick-fil-A lunch as a reward for their victory in the participation challenge during Better Together Giving Day!

Nearly 60 students in Ms. Magaletti's Honors Finance and Investment class participated in the 7th annual Saint Andrew's NFTE Innovate South Florida Business Plan competition on Wednesday, March 6, and Friday, March 8, in the Cohen Auditorium.

Saint Andrew's nominated 15 students for the 41st annual Pathfinder High School Scholarship Awards Program.

Hakeem Rahim, a speaker, poet, and mental health advocate, spoke at both Middle School and Upper School Assembly about his personal journey through mental health challenges as a young college student.

For the past several weeks, the Spanish for Heritage Learners class has been researching and creating campaigns to spread awareness about various global challenges.

On Tuesday, March 5, four grade 5 students set up a cookie and lemonade stand outside Mariani Great Hall. The students were working on their capstone project for the IB PYP Exhibition that will be taking place next week.

Symphonic Band students participated in a master class by woodwind doubler and University of Miami Music Doctoral Candidate Luis Rivera-Colon.

The South Florida Youth Pride Band, a vibrant ensemble dedicated to promoting equality and unity through music, serves as a beacon of empowerment for young musicians across the region. Among the talented individuals who have contributed their musical prowess to this inspiring initiative are two members of the Saint Andrew's School Symphonic Band, Carter Scott '25 (Euphonium) and Astor Stein '25 (Trumpet).

Middle and Upper School students celebrated Black History Month during chapel on Tuesday, February 27, and Thursday, February 29.

Congratulations to Sage Mortensen, Lauren Rigal, and Bella Kurstin for being recognized as our most recent Learner Profile Award winners!

Spanish Year 1 Grade 6 students focused on enhancing their reading comprehension abilities.

Get Moving and the Hispanic Honor Society hosted Spring Clean For a Cause on Friday, February 23, in the Cohen Center.

In a splendid display of creativity and skill, students from across the nation, including Saint Andrew's Lower, Middle, and Upper School Chinese language students, showcased their talents in the first-ever CLASS (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools) National Chinese Talent Contest. 

On Tuesday, February 20, Mrs. Latta and Ms. Chavez's third-grade class had a special visitor, the Right Reverend Bishop Eaton.

This February marks the fourteenth anniversary of the IB Diploma Programme at Saint Andrew’s.

Congratulations to Eli Ganc, Lola Rodriguez, and Sarah Aliperta for being recognized as our February Scot Stars!

On February 4, four Saint Andrew's Middle School mathletes competed in the Palm Beach MathCounts Chapter Competition. 

Delaney Beighley '25 and Chris D’Angelo '26, from Athletes without Limits, were invited by Deputy Mayor Monica Mayotte to speak to the Boca Raton City Council.   

Students in Mrs. Wolf's Grade 9 College Prep English Classes explore the beginning pages of Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis through small group discussion and writing about the graphic novel's representation of the Iranian Revolution.

This week, students in AP Calculus BC took their work to the board while they reviewed various geometric applications to integration, such as the themes of area, volume, and length.

Students in grade 8 went on a field trip to the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum at Nova Southeastern University on Tuesday, February 20, and Thursday, February 22. 

Saint Andrew's grades 4-6 Robotics Team, The ScotBots, was asked to identify a specific problem related to sharing their hobbies or interests and then create a website. Check out their magical website!

As part of kindergarten's lesson on the sun, the students had the opportunity to look at the sun through one of Mr. Scheidegger's telescopes. 

IB Economics-Standard Level is an advanced one-year course offered to students in grades 11 and 12. But how do you help students easily memorize these complex concepts? Dr. Schipper's found a way. 

The girls in Ms. Platzek's grade 7 advisory made sure everyone felt the love in Middle School on Valentine's Day. 

On Friday, February 9, and Saturday, February 10, 33 Saint Andrew’s Middle and Upper School band students were given the opportunity to perform at the District Solo & Ensemble Music Competition and Festival at John I. Leonard High School. 

On Tuesday, February 13, Kindergarten students joined their grade 5 buddies in the courtyard for a delicious Valentine's Day breakfast.

The Middle School enjoyed an afternoon filled with athleticism, skill-base games, sweet treats, and plenty of team (advisory) spirit.

Check out this post to see how SA celebrated the Lunar New Year!

Congratulations to Aden Berman, Joseph Honig, and Raja Mahtani for being recognized as our most recent Learner Profile Award winners!

Kristen Eatough and Caroline Calder created a special edition of WSAS News celebrating Saint Andrew's Grandparents Days. 

Students in grade 6 have been learning about tectonic plates in science class and recently gave presentations about how tectonic plates affect various places in the world. 

The Saint Andrew’s Dance Company will be performing in the Future Stars Competition, recognized as South Florida’s most prestigious performing arts competition, as part of the Festival of the Arts on Tuesday, March 5, at 7:00 pm at Mizner Park Amphitheater.

Check out the latest episode of the WSAS Morning Show, anchored by Angelina Zilo and Caroline Calder.

Grade 5 students Kenzo Teo and Leyah Kesselman created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, February 2.

Five students represented the Saint Andrew’s School Symphonic Band as musician participants in the Palm Beach District All-County Honor Band.

Check out behind-the-scenes of the Upper School musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

The Saint Andrew's Lower School Robotics Team, The ScotBots, recently competed in a qualifying tournament at North Broward Prep.

This past weekend, five Honors Symphonic Band students had the opportunity to participate in the University of Miami’s Frost School Honor Band Festival.

As part of the Great Kindness Challenge in the Middle School, students had the opportunity to decorate rocks with messages of kindness, hope, and positivity.

Congratulations to Ana Sofia Brito, Addison Kurstin, and Piper Pratt for being recognized as our January Scot Stars!

Kindness Week at Saint Andrew's featured a ton of great activities centered around the importance of kindness. Our students and faculty also took part in themed dress-up days.

In case you missed this heartwarming musical, click this post to see the full-length video and to view the production photos.

This morning, the Class of 2028 spent time in the Cohen Center, experiencing sample Upper School classes taught by Upper School teachers.

Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts was excited to welcome Salvador, Bahia, Brazil native Dora Oliveira to our US Choreography, grade 8 and grade 7 dance classes.

As part of Pre-K's transportation unit, the students had a hands-on experience with the Boca Raton Fire Rescue and Police Department.

Five Middle School students were chosen to answer questions for parents and guardians of grade 5 students at the Grade 5 Step-Up event on Wednesday, January 17.

Grade 6 math students in Ms. Yowell's and Ms. Anik's math classes took part in a real-world math activity where the students pretended to go to a restaurant.

Students in Ms. Yash's grade 6 World Cultures class took part in Socratic discussions pertaining to their latest unit. 

Upper School Spanish Heritage students dropped by the Pre-K Spanish class to assist them in mastering colors and numbers in Spanish! 

The Rev. Dr. Michael Brandon McCormack spoke to Middle School and Upper School students on Friday, January 19, in the Chapel of Saint Andrew.

On Friday, January 19, 2024, our bands were treated to a master class by world-renowned trumpeter Charles Lazarus.

Grade 5 students Jackson Shapiro and Olivia Tau created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Friday, January 19.

Be sure to catch the Middle School musical, Disney’s Descendants - The Musical, on Friday, January 19, and Saturday, January 20, at 7:00 pm in Roberts Theater.

Six Saint Andrew's students took part in the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) district event on Friday, January 12. The process for qualifying for the district event was incredibly competitive this year, with over 1,500 students entrees. 

APES students participated in the Ambassadors to the Wetland program conducted by the Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach, FL. 

Upper School students in Mr. O'Leary's chemistry classes have been taking part in a variety of different labs this week. 

Middle School SASSA tour guides led a tour around the Middle School Campus to showcase the facilities at Saint Andrew's School!

Congratulations to the Performing Arts students Jasmin Thomas '24, Julián Fente ’24, Adrian Fente '27, and Sophie Chew '25  who shined at All-State at the Florida Music Educators Association Conference in Tampa, FL, January 9-13. 

PK students are currently learning about different types of transportation. In art class, they are learning how hot air balloons work and practicing their watercolor painting skills.

In art class, the students are connecting what they are been studying about civilizations and historical expansion by looking at textile art from ancient civilizations and weavings made in traditional ways by indigenous peoples of the West. 

Check out the latest episode of the WSAS Morning Show, anchored by Nash Freedman and Evan Greenfield.

Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts would like to applaud the student musicians Emily Campbell ‘28, Adrian Fente ‘27, Julian Fente ‘24, and Lucas Magaletti ‘31 who dedicated their time and talent to create unforgettable musical moments in their local community. 

The Grade 5 Chorus students gave a beautiful performance at the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Thursday, January 11.

Saint Andrew’s School sponsored the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s January Membership Breakfast on Thursday, January 11 at The Club at Boca Pointe.

Last weekend, our Upper School Robotics team #641 met for the first time to compete with Boca High School.

Grade 9 students experienced the extraordinary sight of pigs defying gravity—soaring through the air!

Grade 2 visited Pero Family Farms in Delray Beach as part of their "How We Organize Ourselves" unit.

Grade 7 students donned their creative hats during their history class, crafting an infographic focused on the Constitution!

Congratulations to Lina Antoniotti, Blair Rutherford, and Angelo Marzano for being recognized as our December Scot Stars!

Students in grade 3 read an adaptation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech during the first Lower School Assembly in 2024. 

The Bella Figlia Dance Studio recently received an installation of a new Harlequin Latch Loc Dance Floor.

On Thursday, January 4, Zoe Marnell, Hudson Christoffersen, and Julian Miller were recognized for possessing the IB Learner Profile attribute of Open-Minded.

On Tuesday, December 12, Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts welcomed audience members to Roberts Theater for the annual Lower School Holiday Concert.

The Middle School students, faculty, and staff celebrated the last day of school before winter break by having a pajama day and hot chocolate.

Check out the latest Lower School WSAS broadcast with grade students Luca Pepe and Raquel Ganc.

On Thursday, December 7, Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts welcomed audience members to Roberts Theater for a spectacular evening of music performed by our Upper School students.

Over the weekend, the Residential Life community staged a unique Saint Andrew's play written by upper school English teacher and Residential Life faculty member Gayle Robinson.

The Middle School Robotics team, ScotsRobotics, performed well at the First Tech Challenge robotics competition in Stuart, Florida, on December 9, 2023.

On Tuesday, December 5, Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts welcomed audience members to Roberts Theater for a merry evening of music performed by students in Middle School. 

Click here to see photos from all four Lessons & Carols services. 

The Visual Arts department has been bustling with activity. Explore the photos below of distinctive projects that Upper School students are currently engaged in!

Throughout the semester, the Grade 8 Theatre classes dedicated their time to rehearsing one-act plays.

The Sports in Action club hosted the 3rd Annual Charity Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, December 5 in the Scott Family Gym.

On November 30, students from the Hispanic Honor Society met with PK students to celebrate a fun part of the Cuban culture – playing dominoes!

Students in grades 4 and 5 who took part in the STREAM Expo had the chance to show off their projects on Monday morning in the Dr. Albert Cohen Family Entrepreneurial Center. 

WPTV NBC highlighted Coach Sid Cassidy on his 19 years of developing young athletes for the next level, including the Olympics.

On Thursday, November 30, Kathryn Anglemyer, Stella Tau, Guy Riskind were recognized for possessing the IB Learner Profile attribute of Knowledgeable.

Saint Andrew's Joshua Balbi '19, Diego Balbi '24, and Alexia Sotomayor '25 were interviewed by WPTV about their hopes to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

On Wednesday, November 15, Lower, Middle, and Upper School students along with faculty, staff, and other distinguished guests gathered together to celebrate Saint Andrew’s Day. Click here to see photos and video from the event. 

Students in Ms. Petronio’s Dance 6 and Dance 8 classes recently choreographed their own jazz dances to a song of their choice, centered around a theme, using all of the terms learned throughout their Jazz Dance unit.

Saint Andrew's senior, Anna Brown caught up with Head of Upper School, Paul Beekmeyer, for the newest addition of Scots Talk.

Check out the latest episode of the WSAS Morning Show, anchored by Caroline Calder and Gigi Zilo.

Students in the Upper and Middle School Dance Company had the opportunity to participate in a Ballroom Dance workshop with professional dancer Sayra Vazquez.

Two students in grade 6, Alejandra Mezerhane and Morgan Osborne, performed a dance during this week's Middle School assembly.

Lower School students had a great time at their Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday.

PreK students had a great time Tuesday morning using their five senses - sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch.

Mr. Joshua Clements, who manages the Tutoring Center and teaches communication courses at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), joined Dr. Elle Anthony's Linguistics class to discuss the meaning of language as an instrument of communication.

Grade 3 students have inspired magical fairies to move into the Lower School! "Fairy Doors" are popping up all over, but you have to look closely to find them.

Garde 4 students were tasked with composing an opinion essay on a subject of their choosing, allowing them to participate in the "Essay Cafe."

Kindergarten culminated its PYP unit, Who We Are, which has to do with how a balance of healthy habits contributes to how we feel, with a health fair!

Pre-K collaborated with the talented chefs from SAGE Dining Services for their annual Challah baking as an extension of the 5 senses PYP unit.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society inducted 33 new members and honored 10 continuing members at the annual induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 7.

SCOTS In Prayer had a wonderful annual Fall Packing Event on November 3.

Saint Andrew’s Performing Arts students contributed their musical gifts to welcome prospective students and families to campus on November 4.

Students in grade 5 were very busy last week! 

This past Saturday, Team #17156 otherwise known as ScotsBots, played five close matches with a result of three wins and two overall losses. Currently, the Saint Andrew's Team is in fourth place within our overall South Florida league. Our next competition is in December 2023.

Students in grade 4 have been learning about prime numbers.

This past Saturday, the Lower School's FLL Robotics Team, The ScotBots, coached by Mr. Bergman, competed in a scrimmage against 9 other teams at the Cox Science Center & Aquarium.

Grade 5 students spent Monday morning making spider hats with their Kindergarten Buddies.

Last Wednesday, 12 students who are members of Roundsquare visited the JARC center in Boca Raton to help facilitate some arts and crafts projects.

Students in Mrs. O'Connell's science class have been learning about gravity and the solar system.

On Friday, October 27, Prek students had the opportunity to learn about guide dogs and how they help those who are blind or visually impaired.

Our Kindergarten students celebrated being in school for 50 days by having a 1950s-themed day.

The CLEO [Computer Literacy Education Outreach] club went to Aston Garden's Retirement Community in Parkland on Sunday.

Grade 8 students visited Eric Morales, general manager of Sage Dining Services at Saint Andrew's, in Mariani Hall to learn more about nutrition and what it is like to work in the food industry.  

Check out the latest episode of the WSAS Morning Show, anchored by Evan Greenfield and Nash Freedman.

On Thursday, October 26, Grace Strollo, Madeline Wallach, and Merritt Kanzer were recognized for possessing the IB Learner Profile attribute of Being Thinkers.

Troupe #4312 of the International Thespian Society inducted six new members on Thursday, October 18. 

The Tartan Singers traveled to Miami on Friday, October 20, and participated in the State High School Honor Choir at the University of Miami.

To wrap up their Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, grade 8 students showcased their salsa dancing skills in front of their teachers and fellow students during this week's assembly.

Faculty at Saint Andrew's enjoy finding ways to collaborate with their colleagues from other departments in order to create memorable interdisciplinary experiences for their students. Last week, the social studies department teamed up with the performing arts department for a very special lesson involving the connection between African-American culture and dance. 

Find out why Grade 3 students were wearing mustaches last Thursday, October 19. 

Grade 5 students Ada Zeng & Leo Kaiden created the latest LS WSAS Broadcast for Thursday, October 19.

Check out what Grade 3 students have been up to!

Saint Andrew's Distinguished Scholars enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Saint Andrew's House on Wednesday, October 18.

El día de los muertos is a series of celebrations that are held in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries to honor our ancestors, and keep their memories alive on November 1 and 2, each year.

Our Grade 7 science students are on a quest to unravel the secrets of the boiling point of water!

El día de los Muertos is a series of celebrations that are held to honor our ancestors and keep their memories alive on November 1 and 2, each year.

Last year, the Saint Andrew's Middle School participated in the Jam 4 Humanity dance competition and took a stand against vaping and nicotine usage.

Learn more about Post AP Multivariable Calculus, the most advanced AP math course at Saint Andrew's.

Here at Saint Andrew's, we value the student/teacher relationship. Hear from Lower School student Vida on her experience.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the World Languages Department and Performing Arts Department teamed up to bring Hispanic culture to the SA community.

The Middle School football wrapped up their football season with a 27-0 win against American Heritage Delray! Congrats on a great season! 

Lower and Middle School families attended Blessing of the Animals ceremonies this week in the Saint Andrew's Chapel. 

Our seniors took part in the eighth annual Senior Career Day on Wednesday, October 11 in the Albert Cohen Family Center for Entrepreneurial Studies auditorium. 

Grade 5 students took part in a Business Fair this week in the Lower School courtyard.

Students in grade 1 took part in a geology lab with Mr. Cornett during science class on Monday, October 9.

Grade 1 students work on their phonics skills with Ms. Mara on Monday, October 9. 

In Chinese classes, students learned about the legend and tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Students in grade 8 held a Night at the Museum-style event on Wednesday, October 4, in Assaf Hall.

US Chinese Culture Club and Chinese Honor Society hosted the annual Saint Andrew's Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.

Upper School students in the Entrepreneur Club stopped by the Lower School to mentor and help Grade 5 students with their business plans. 

Kindergarten students were asked the famous question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

On Thursday, September 28, Noa Reinglass, Luke Parry, and Andrew Cabrera-Hock were recognized for possessing the IB Learner Profile attribute of Principled.

Upper School Visual Arts students have the chance to explore a diverse range of artistic mediums, such as painting, ceramics, digital art, and more.

Saint Andrew's senior, Anna Brown caught up with Head of School, Ethan Shapiro, for the newest addition of Scots Talk.

See what grade 2 students have been up to in class!

Dalen Michaels ’19 returned to Saint Andrew’s on Friday, September 22, to share his entrepreneurial journey with seniors in the Honors Entrepreneurship class.

Dr. Anton Oleinik, a professor at Florida Atlantic University, spoke to the Honors Marine Science class about the impact that changes in climate have had on coral reefs in the Caribbean and Florida.

AP US History students developed a Human Bar Graph by "voting with their feet" to illustrate their stance in response to this guiding question: To what extent had the colonists developed a sense of their identity and unity as Americans by the eve of the Revolution?

Mrs. Winer's Honors PreCalculus AB students have been working on graphing piecewise functions.

Mrs. O'Connell's grade 8 students have been seeing how they "measure up" when understanding how to use different measurement tools in science class.

The Lower School students have been eager to have their turn to visit the Book Fair this week following the exciting Book Fair Kickoff last Thursday night.

Mr. Zojaji's grade 7 Honors Math class continued learning about the order of operations! 

Some grade 8 students spent their science class in the library to research the world's most outstanding scientists.

See what grade 1 students have been up to in class!

On Thursday, September 14, Upper School students made their way to the Shapiro Family Gymnasium to take part in the Club Fair.

Kindergarten students have been busy working on their literacy skills and trying out new centers in their classrooms.

We celebrated our Honor Pinning Ceremony this week, officially welcoming new students, faculty, and staff into the Saint Andrew's community.

Last week in Chapel, we recognized the next round of students selected by the grade-level teams for being students who embody the IB Learner Profile attribute of Caring. 

Saint Andrew's pre-k students were busy in action learning about how many letters are in their names and rotating through centers.

Senior quarterback, Dylan Mayers, has been nominated for the MaxPreps Florida Player of the Week. Go vote!

Middle School Investiture took place on Thursday, August 24 in the Chapel of Saint Andrew the Apostle.

Lower School Investiture is a special chapel where the Lower School hands over roles and responsibilities to the grade 5 students for the academic year.

In science class, KC compared bubbles to bubbles! They could see which solution made the biggest bubble by making bubbles on their lab station with two different soap solutions.

Grade 4 students who are learning to play string instruments revealed their chosen instruments during the Instrument Choosing Ceremony held within their class period. In front of their peers, the students recited the Orchestra Pledge and enthusiastically declared the instrument they would be playing

Learn more about Tuesday's Senior Investiture ceremony and see photos from the event.

Middle school students, faculty, and staff came together in full force to kick off the school year with a back-to-school pep rally!

Grade 5 students kicked off the year with a bang! They sharpened valuable life skills through engaging activities and diving into the world of books.

Grade 4 students had the opportunity to find out about all the different performing arts class offerings during the first week of school. 

The first day of the '23 - '24 school year at Saint Andrew's School was filled with smiles, hugs, laughter, and plenty of excitement on Wednesday, August 16.