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The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

November 21, 2016

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 14

Principal’s Corner: Hello SAA Family:
This is a very short week so it will be a short letter as well. School is in session Monday and Tuesday. We have had a number of questions about this week because Manatee County is closed the whole week. Sorry, but Sarasota County schools are open. Last Thursday, Mr. Kolowith's second graders invited their parents and other family members to have lunch with them to celebrate Thanksgiving. Mr. Kolowith reported there were 61 people enjoying the lunch. His class had prepared a video and shared their reasons for being thankful though their Thanksgiving tree. All the leaves prepared by the students remind us we have so much for which to be thankful. Although we had to extend the lunch period by half hour to be sure everyone was served, a number of teachers asked if we could expand the event to include more classes next year. It was great to see how many came to school to share this time with their children so we will certainly think about ways we could expand next year. I hope you will take some time to reflect on the many things for which we can be thankful. I am particularly thankful for the families and students who are a part of the larger SAA family. I am also thankful to have teachers and staff members who truly care about the students and want them to succeed, not only in academics, but in life. It is always gratifying to hear of former students and their successes. This Tuesday is the second skate night for our SAA families. Please check out the flyer for particulars. Also, please check the school calendar as students will be busy with concerts, field trips, and exams between now and the winter holidays. We don't want anyone to miss anything! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for entrusting your children to us. Sincerely, 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 - 11/21/16 - 4:15pm Basketball Practice Tuesday - 11/22/16 - 6:00pm Skate Night 11/23/16 - 11/27/16 Thanksgiving Break
Monday - 11/28/16 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Advanced Chorus Practice - 4:15pm Basketball Practice Tuesday - 11/29/16 - 9:00a, - 11:30pm K - 5 FST Field Trip - 4:30pm Basketball @ SSAS Wednesday - 11/30/16 - 4:15pm SAC Meeting - 4:15pm Basketball Practice Thursday - 12/1/16 - 4:30pm SAA Basketball @ St. Joes Friday - 12/2/16 - Spirit Day - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Advanced Chorus Practice Saturday - 12/3/16 - 8:45pm - 2:15pm Advanced Chorus Performance

We Need YOU!
Can any of our families lend a hand by donating some time, a pressure washing machine or some mulch? We need to clean up the front of the SAA office building and the reading garden; both could really use some TLC. This would be a great opportunity to meet your volunteer hours!

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 14
November 21, 2016

SAA Monday News
Here is the News link for Monday Morning with Ada and Skylark from 4th Grade, featuring Pumpkin the Cat's Tour of SAA. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving! https://youtu.be/CuRBPK7BScM

Amazon Smile Program
Are you planning on using Amazon to do your holiday shopping?? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Sarasota Academy of the Arts! Click here to go to the Amazon Smile link that has our school

Openings
We have openings in the Kindergarten class and a couple in 3rd grade. If you know of anyone that would like to get their student into SAA, here's their chance. :-) Will also be posting this on Facebook so please feel free to share with family and friends. Please have them call the main office for information and enrollment forms. 941-377-2278

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Food Drive
SAA managed to collect approx. 540 items to donate to the Mayor's Feed the Hungry Food Drive! Thank you SAA students, staff and families for your incredible generosity!