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The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

October 17, 2016

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 9

Principal’s Corner

This week marks the last week of the first quarter. Please be sure your student has all make-up work from absences completed by Thursday - especially if an eighth grader is going on the white-water rafting trip Friday. Remember that next Monday, 10/24, is a professional development day for staff so the school will be closed for students. Again, it's a busy week for students. The third, fourth, and fifth graders perform off campus during the day Monday and again at Glenridge Performing Arts Theatre (7333 Scotland Way) Monday evening at 6:00 PM. Third and fourth graders should arrive in costume at 5:30. The fifth graders perform at 7:00 PM and should arrive by6:30 PM in costume. The cost for adults is $5.00. This is the last of the concert series for fall. We have already been treated to the kindergarten through 2nd grades and middle school. Everyone is invited to the concerts, not just parents of the particular grade level performing. The next series will be in December, also at Glenridge. Tuesday night is the Back to School Night for the middle school parents. It begins at 6:00 and ends at 8:00 PM. Parents will be given a schedule to follow when they arrive at 6:00pm. We suggest you arrive a few minutes early to be sure you are headed to the right classroom. This is a chance for you to see what your middle schooler is studying and ask questions about the program. This is also an opportunity to be sure you have access to information and assignments. We often hear that the parents of middle schoolers are not receiving the information they need. Come find out how and when it is sent home. Thursday is the International Fair sponsored by the Spanish language classes. Students in all grades have been working on projects, art, and reports highlighting countries and cultures throughout the world. Activities will be in several spots throughout the campus. Come join us Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. You may drop in at any time. You should receive a separate flyer and more information is available on the website. Also, on Thursday the 4th and 5th graders will be attending a performance, "We the People" at the Van Wezel. Students should wear their school polo shirts.
Principal’s Corner (continued)
Don't forget to encourage your child to work on i-Ready reading and math. "Strive for 45!" Between in-class and homework, students should spend 45 minutes per subject area weekly for the program to be effective. We saw definite correlation between students who faithfully spent time on the program and growth last year. Let's continue to show improvement this year Have a great week! I hope to see you at some of the events this week. Cecilia Blankenship, Principal

Upcoming Dates:
Be sure to check the SAA Calendar on the school website frequently as that has the most current information!
Monday - 10/17/16 - 9:30am 3rd/4th/5th Music Field Trip - 4:00pm Basketball Tryouts - 4:15pm Student Council - 6:00pm 3rd/4th/6th Fall Concert (Glenridge) Tuesday - 10/18/16 - 4:15pm Bball Practice - 6:00pm Middle School Back to School Night Wednesday - 10/19/16 - 9:30am 4th/5th Field Trip - 4:15pm Bball Practice Thursday - 10/20/16 - 4:15pm Bball Practice - 4:30pm - International Fair Friday - 10/21/16 - Spirit Day (Wear your SAA school shirt) - End of 1st Quarter Grading Period

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 9
October 17, 2016

Our 1st middle school dance of the school year is coming up on October 28th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. It is open to CURRENT SAA Middle School students only. Admission Cost: $5 plus a canned food item The dance will take place in the middle school building and will be supervised by teachers and staff. We have opened this up to be a Halloween dance, but be aware that we expect the students to be tasteful in their choice of costume and to keep the dress code in mind. No masks allowed or clown costumes. Donations of snacks and drinks are always welcome.

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Picture Retake Postponed

Yankee Candle Due

Picture Retakes are postponed until November 2nd. If you need order forms, please stop into the office and see Kathy.

SAA YouTube Channel

We will be posting this week's YouTube announcements on Monday on our Facebook page.

Yankee Candle fundraiser is due. The due date to return the packets, order forms and payment is Monday, Oct. 17th!!
Please remember that SAA is tax exempt so you do not have to fill out the sales tax section. Also be sure to keep a copy for yourself so you know what was ordered and who the purchaser is. :-)