Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

May 1, 2017

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 34

Principal’s Corner: We are in our next to the last week of testing... This week the 5th and 8th graders take the science assessment, 6th grade takes math, and 4th grade takes the language arts assessment. Please be at school on time as we have only a narrow window for make up testing. Monday is the spring musical, The Jungle Book, performed by our first and second graders. They will be at the Glenridge Performing Arts Theatre during the day for a final dress rehearsal then will bring their costumes home at the end of the day. They should wear their costumes to the theater Monday evening. Students with mics should arrive by 5:00 PM; all others by 5:30 PM. Tickets may be purchased at school or at the door. This week the PTO will have their final meeting on Thursday, May 4 at which time officers will be elected for next year. We would like to see more parents involved if schedules permit. This week is also National Charter Schools Week, sponsored by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. We formally celebrated in the last week of January during National School Choice Week, but want to join in recognizing the charter school movement in Florida where there are currently over 650 public charter schools. We are so glad that you have chosen SAA as the school for your children. If you have time this week, go see the art exhibit at the Art Center, Sarasota. We have a number of students whose work is exhibited again this year. Students who have work in the show should have received an invitation to the receptions to be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Names of student exhibitors will be listed on our website. Congratulations to all the students whose work was chosen. One of our SAA families is a finalist in a local contest for a free new roof for their home. If you'd like to help out the Johns Family, go to the following link or more information about the program and instructions on how you can support them prior to the May 7th deadline. https://noroofleftbehind.com/program/fl/1314/nomination/8195#votingArea Have a great week! Cecilia Blankenship
Upcoming Dates:
Be sure to check the SAA Calendar on the school website frequently as that has the most current information!
Monday, 5/1/17
- 9:30am Jungle Book Rehearsal - 11:45am K to watch Jungle Book - 4:15pm Student Council T - 5:30pm – 7:00pm Jungle Book - 1st/2nd grades - Glenridge
Thursday, 5/4/17
- 6:00pm PTO Meeting Friday - 5/5/17 - Spirit Day (Wear Tshirt) - Math Bee
Saturday, 5/6/17
- 8:00am - 12:00pm Garage Sale
Monday, 5/8/17
- 8:00am Board Meeting - 8:30am – 2:45pm Alice in Wonderland Rehearsal - 12:00pm – 2:50pm 2nd grade to watch Alice - 5:30pm – 8:00pm Alice in Wonderland - 3rd/4th grades - Glenridge
Wednesday, 5/10/17
- 4:15pm SAC Meeting - 5:30pm Kindergarten Night Friday - 5/12/17 - Spirit Day (Wear Tshirt)

SAA Monday Morning News:

https://youtu.be/bqq7ldTd75I

SAA Yard Sale
Saturday, May 6th 8:00am - noon
We will be accepting donations from Monday, May 1st through Wednesday, May 3, 2017. We need lots of volunteers, in the days leading up to the sale to tag and price all the items, and then on the day of the garage sale. Also looking for someone to make signage (this could be done at home). 8th Grade Parents: We are counting on your support and hope you will be there the day of the sale to help sell items. All proceeds go towards the End of the Year Field Trip for 8th Graders so the more we sell, and the more money we make, the less your payment will be. Need Volunteer Hours? Please sign up through the link: http://signup.com/go/tMsV1W Looking for donations of all kinds (no stuffed animals)
Hangers
Clothing/Shoes (dresses and blouses on hangers please)
Furniture
Working Appliances
Working Electronics
Toys & Games
Baby/Preschool Items
Housewares
Home Décor
Books/CDs/Music

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 34
May 1, 2017

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Summer Camp Forms DUE
SAA Summer Camp Registration forms are due no later than May 5th. The forms were sent home with the students last month but they are also available on the SAA website as well as in the office. In order to offer a summer camp, SAA must have at least 20 participants. At this time, we do not have enough campers to hold SAA Summer Camp 2017. If we do not get enough participants, then SAA will have to cancel the camp. We are hoping this doesn't happen so please turn in the registration form! Thank you