Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

November 2, 2015

2015 - 2016, Volume 3, Issue 11

Principal’s Corner

Good afternoon, I hope everyone had an enjoyable three-day weekend and remembered to turn the clocks back Saturday night. A special thank you goes out to all of the students for the birthday cards! I can honestly say I've never received so many or enjoyed reading birthday cards so much! The best thing about SAA - for me, anyway - is the size of the school because I have the privilege of knowing the name of each student and having the opportunities to interact with them all the time. I don't think I'd have these same relationships in a large school. This is a busy week for students. There is more detailed information on the calendar page; please check it out. We will be doing some benchmark testing in math and science. These assessments do not count for a grade but will give us information on whether students are progressing as they should in each subject area. They are not long and do not require extra studying at home. They are, however, good indicators of where both the teachers and students might have missed some needed information or skills practice. I have received several letters lately about the difficulty parents are facing with trying to assist their children with homework, particularly in math. We are trying to find a date for a "math lab" night to help with this. I will let you know as soon as I can set the date. The following events need special mention...The Governing Board meets Monday, November 2, in the front art room at 8:10 am. You are welcome to attend and the agenda is posted on the website. Tuesday is the hearing test for kindergartners and 1st graders and the first basketball game. Also on Tuesday, the 7th and 8th graders will go to the Van Wezel for a production related to their social studies classes (Civics and US History). This is part of their curriculum and students are expected to attend. If cost is a concern, please call me. Students who do not attend will have an alternate assignment. Friday is the middle school Harvest Dance. Students have received information about this event. Saturday is the golf tournament. Have a wonderful week. Harvest Dance
November 6, 2015 7:00pm - 10:00pm $5.00 Admission
Current students, 6th-8th grade only. We are asking everyone to bring snacks or drinks to share. We are also doing a raffle. To enter the raffle, you must bring a donation of 5 non-perishable food items. 5 non-perishable items=1 ticket. There will be a DJ playing music all night. Sponsored by Student Council. Non-perishable food items benefit the Mayor’s feed the hungry campaign.

Upcoming Dates:
Monday - 11/2/15 - SAA Board Mtg @ 8:00am - Student Council @ 4:00pm - Boys & Girls Basketball Practice at Fruitville Park 4:15pm - 5:30pm Tuesday - 11/3/15 - 9:30am Hearing Screening - 9:00am (7th/8th Van Wezel) - 4:00pm Girls Basketball vs. Imagine of North Manatee - Run Club @ 4:20pm - 5:00pm Boys Basketball vs. Imagine of North Manatee Wednesday - 11/4/15 - Boys & Girls Basketball Practice at Fruitville Park 4:15pm - 5:30pm - Advanced Chorus Tap 4:15pm - 5:15pm Thursday - 11/5/15 - 4:00pm Girls Basketball vs. Manatee Charter School - Run Club @ 4:20pm - 5:00pm - 8:00pm Chickfila Fundraiser - 5:00pm Boys Basketball vs. Manatee Charter School Friday - 11/6/15 - Harvest Dance (Middle School) 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday - 11/7/15 - Art of Golf Tournament @ Bobby Jones 8:30am - 1:30pm

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2015 - 2016
Volume 3, Issue 11
November 2, 2015

Flu Vaccines
The Florida Health Department will be offering free flu vaccines during school hours at SAA on Wednesday, November 18th.
Vaccination will protect students from contracting flu when outbreaks occur in schools. It also can reduce the severity of symptoms and help prevent the disease from spreading to classmates and family members.
Students must have parent permission to be vaccinated. The permission forms will be sent home with students on Monday so please look out for them.
Most students will receive a nasal mist vaccine. Flu shots will be available for students who should not receive the mist.
Protection from seasonal flu viruses typically takes effect about two weeks after vaccination.

Teacher Wish Lists
Did you know that many of our teachers have their wish lists posted on the SAA website under the Faculty tab? Our teachers would appreciate any help you can give. ww.sarasotaacademyofthearts.com/teacher-wish-lists.html
Also If you have a business that would like to support any of our endeavors, please contact our Business Partner Coordinators, Caroline Tanner or Danielle Beatt to discuss how your business could partner with SAA.
Tuesday - October 13th
The book fair is open on October 13th from 8 AM to 6 PM. Thank you to all the volunteers that signed up to help, because of you, all the slots are filled! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Be sure to stop at the office a few minutes before your scheduled time to obtain a visitor's pass before heading to the Book Fair.

Trick or Treat for UNICEF
From October 12th to November 2nd, Student Council will be promoting the collection of donations for Trick or Treat for UNICEF. All SAA students will be provided a collection box for them to collect donations, which will go to help children across the world with being able to have clean water, nutrition, medicine, immunizations, as well as education. The classroom that donates the most will earn a donut party!
Tuesday - October 13th
The book fair is open on October 13th from 8 AM to 6 PM. Thank you to all the volunteers that signed up to help, because of you, all the slots are filled! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Be sure to stop at the office a few minutes before your scheduled time to obtain a visitor's pass before heading to the Book Fair.

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Student Council will be selling pies. Want to save $$$ on field trips??? It will go into the general field trip fund for the end of the year field trips in order to reduce the costs for buses of ALL SAA students. SAA students are raising money for field trips! Help by ordering and sharing Der Dutchman pies and cookies. They’ll be here just in time for the holidays!! Sale is from Oct. 16 thru Nov. 4