Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

November 28, 2016

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 15

Principal’s Corner: Hello SAA Family, I hope all of you have had a happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday and survived Gray Thursday, Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday. Now it's back to school for the three weeks until Winter Holidays. These are busy weeks too, with mid-terms, field trips, and holiday performances. Please check the calendar and look for our reminder emails. We are delighted to announce that SAA last week purchased the property across Tree Road. The whole parcel was divided so we have the 1 1/4 acres directly across from the car line drive. The next step is to demolish the two old houses there so that we can begin using the site for parking and playing areas. Eventually a new set of classrooms will be built, but that's for later. We are very excited about the opportunities this purchase opens up for us. A strategic planning meeting will be held after the December Governing Board meeting on December 12. Progress reports for middle schoolers will be available on the parent portal at the end of the week. Parents wishing conferences may contact either the teacher directly or the office to schedule. Algebra and Spanish 1 students will be taking their mid-term exams before the holiday break. We had a wonderful turn out for the skating last Tuesday evening. Families from all grade levels were there. Ms. Garabedian reported that the third grade Thanksgiving feast was well attended with plenty of tasty food for all. The SAC (School Advisory) will be held Wednesday, November 30th at 4:15 in the administration building. You are welcome to attend. Have a wonderful week! 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 - 11/28/16 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Advanced Chorus Practice - 4:15pm Basketball Practice Tuesday - 11/29/16 - 9:00am - 11:30am 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 (Wear your SAA school shirt) - 4:00pm - 5:30pm Advanced Chorus Practice Saturday - 12/3/16 - 8:45pm - 2:15pm Advanced Chorus at Oakwood Manor & Make-A-Wish

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 15
November 28, 2016

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

SAA Holiday Store
December 6th & 7th 8:00am - 12:00pm We are hosting our 1st Annual Holiday shopping store for our students. This will be an opportunity for our students to shop for holiday gifts for their family and friends. Items will be priced from 50 cents to $10. There will be something for everyone in the family at very affordable prices. Please note that we accept cash only, so please send in money with your students on those days. We are also looking for help to man the store on both days so if you need volunteer hours, this is the perfect opportunity. Click here to sign up! http://signup.com/go/gwJHm7

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Holiday Toy Drive for SMH
Please help us make a difference and bring some smiles year-round to the kids at SMH!
NEW & UNWRAPPED toys are being collected through December 16th.
See attached flyer for details.