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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Students have high praise for Wednesdays because it has allowed them to catch up on missing assignments, meet with teachers for extra help, and prepare for the rest of the week. (not to mention catching up on some extra sleep).

Return to normal? Let’s be more (FLEX)ible.

Lucy Murray, Staff Writer May 5, 2021
Students seem to be leaning towards leaving the Wednesday schedule how it is; however Head of School Bryn Roberts is eager to get things back to normal. While normalcy can be nice, change is important in accommodating to the student’s needs.
Sophomore Anna Nowakowski studies during an in-person class following the return to hybrid learning.

Students rejoice following return to hybrid learning

Tommy Verhey, RubicOnline January 27, 2021
Despite rising COVID-19 numbers, Saint Paul Academy and Summit School returned to a hybrid learning schedule on January 19th.
It is no secret that COVID-19 cases are rising consistently throughout the nation.

First COVID Cases at School

Thomas Reinhart, Sports November 11, 2020
SPA administration chooses to switch to distance learning with rising cases in community.
A member of Peer Helpers makes bags filled with candy and a positive message.

Peer helpers say bittersweet goodbye

Lynn Reynolds November 10, 2020
Being the last day of in person learning until January 19, the Peer Helpers program said goodbye with Sour Punch Straws and jokes such as “What do dentists call their x-rays? Tooth pics!”
The return to school plan includes daily temperature checks and symptom reports, wearing masks at all times and practicing social distancing.

Are we really prepared to go back to school? Yes.

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline September 17, 2020
The back to school plan does everything possible to make it safe for students to return to the building.
The changes that we see are impacting everyone in ways that we could not have foreseen; adding the stress of needing to achieve high marks on top of that is unfair.

A pass/fail grading system would be beneficial during quarantine

Will Schavee, RubicOnline April 15, 2020
There is no reason to add extra stress by imposing the possibility of going down one letter grade if students are going to be putting in the time anyways.
Wouldnt it be nice to float through the end of the school year on a sea of compliments?

[STAFF EDITORIAL] “Hey, RubicOnline: I like this Editorial.”

RubicOnline Staff May 17, 2019
Praise from one’s peers can seem more authentic than recognition in front of the entire school.
The cold weather seems to last forever during winter

Cold students look for a warm solution

Zekiah Juliusson, Staff Writer March 13, 2019
A warm walkway would help students learn, prevent illness and feel comfortable in their school.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Students need to show appreciation of teachers through respect

The Rubicon Staff, Editorial November 20, 2018
Although gender and veteran status impact the degree of respect teachers are given, it shouldn't.
US English teacher Randall Findlay presents modes of writing in Writing Seminar. English teachers are always talking about how to modernize their classes and open them up to many points of view. Really the biggest change you’ll see, [is the] sort of adaptation of our curriculum to reflect real world and real international sorts of ideas and how we relate to those, Findlay said.

English Department continues electives conversation during MEA professional day

Evelyn Lillemoe, The Rubicon Editor October 18, 2018
English department looks to the future with a reimagining of their course offerings.
Junior Bailey Donovan holds worms that she collected for a sample.

Engaged learning comes to life on field trips

Chloe Morse, The Rubicon Editor March 2, 2018
Out of classroom learning needs to be incorporated into the curriculum for the benefit of class development, and students.
Junior Sarah Murad poses as if doing a lab, showing one engaging activity which benefits kinesthetic learners. Movement is an important element in their learning processes.

What’s your learning style?

Iya Abdulkarim, Feature Editor September 30, 2015
Different people learn in different ways depending on their dominant learning type: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. No matter which or how many types someone falls under, there are a few methods for studying effectively for each.
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