Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

November 9, 2015

2015 - 2016, Volume 3, Issue 12

Principal’s Corner

There are quite a few activities and events coming up between now and winter break, so please keep checking the calendar and the attachment to this email letter. Last week the middle schoolers had their "Harvest Dance". It was a pleasure to chaperone - we do have a great group of students in the middle school. We tried to do the hearing tests, but the equipment was not working so we will reschedule it. Report cards were available Friday through the parent portal for kindergarten and first grades with more added as they are reviewed. The hard copies will be sent home around the 13th. This week there will be the health screenings for kindergarten first, third, and sixth grade as required by the state for all students in these grades plus any new to the state of Florida. Height and weight, vision, and screening for scoliosis (6th grade only) will be carried out by health department nurses. (Next week are the flu shots for those who have returned the permission forms.) Please save the date for December 8 for the parent information night on internet safety. In response to parent requests, Lt. Enos will speak to parents about a variety of topics relating to internet safety and digital citizenship. As children younger and younger have access to digital sites through tablets, iPods, cell phones, etc., the need for awareness is even more important. Please come out; I am sure it will be worth your time. Some of the middle schoolers will be going to see Westside Story Tuesday evening. Please be sure permission slips and money are turned in. If students have misplaced the information sheets, please contact Mrs. McHugh with questions. The SAC committee will meet Wednesday at 4:15 PM in the administration building. You are welcome to attend. The main topic of discussion will be the School Improvement Plan.M Mr. Matt and I will be in Orlando Tuesday throughThursday for the annual charter school convention. Please contact Dr. Owens if you have questions or concerns. For fourth and fifth graders, Ms. Confer will be out one more week. Ms. Artman will continue to substitute for her.
Have a wonderful week,
Cecilia Blankenship, Principal
Height/Weight/Scoliosis Screening
November 11, 2015 Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 6th Grade and new to state (2nd, 4th, & 5th) in the Clinic, Principal’s Office and Business Office
Garden Club
The Garden club (3rd through 8th grade) will be meeting this Wednesday from 4:15pm - 5:15pm!

Upcoming Dates:
Monday - 11/9/15 - 4:00pm Girls Basketball vs. Imagine of Lakewood Ranch - 5:00pm Boys Basketball vs. Imagine of Lakewood Ranch Tuesday - 11/10/15 - Run Club @ 4:20pm - 5:45pm Asolo Field Trip Wednesday - 11/11/15 - Garden Club @ 4:15pm - Advanced Chorus Tap4:15pm Thursday - 11/12/15 - Boys & Girls Basketball Practice at Fruitville Park 4:15pm - 5:30pm - Run Club @ 4:20pm Saturday - 11/14/15 - 8:00am - 10:00am Applebees Fundraiser - 10:00am - Basketball Car Wash
Monday - 11/16/15 - 9:30am - 4/5 to Van Wezel - 10:30pm - 6th to Van Wezel - 4:00pm Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser - Boys & Girls Basketball Practice at Fruitville Park 4:15pm - 5:30pm Tuesday - 11/17/15 - Run Club @ 4:20pm - 4:30pm Girls Basketball vs. SSAS - 5:30pm Boys Basketball vs. SSAS - 6:00pm - PTO Meeting at Evie's

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.

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2015 - 2016
Volume 3, Issue 12
November 9, 2015

Mayor’s Feed The Hungry
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Thanksgiving is a time to share our blessings. We are collecting food, from November 9 - 20th,. Please bring non-perishable food items to school that you would like to donate: Canned Foods:
Soup, Meat, Tuna, Vegetables, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Fruit, Spaghetti Sauce, Pie Filling, Condensed Milk, Dessert, Cranberry Sauce, Etc. Packaged Foods:
Rice, Noodles, Dried Beans, Spaghetti, Cereal, Hamburger Helper, Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix, Powdered Milk, Pie Crust Mix, Etc.
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

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.