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Sarasota Academy of the Arts

February 20, 2017

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 25

Principal’s Corner: I hope everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend. Since we were closed today, the hard copies of the newsletters will go home tomorrow. Here's a challenge for the students ... Why were schools closed on Monday? There are fewer events scheduled this week so teachers can concentrate on the final review for the FSA-Writing assessment that is on Tuesday, February 28. The middle schoolers will go to the Van Wezel on Wednesday to see the Alvin Ailey Dance team perform. This is for all middle school students, not just those in the music classes as we feel it is important to expose all of our students to various art experiences. Thursday we have the February birthday cake at lunchtime and the SAC meeting in the administration building at 4:15. Then Saturday is our second annual "Lunch and a Play" between noon and 4:00 PM. See the attached flyer and the website for more information. Come see our drama and dance students show what they can do! Many thanks to Kaia Leeds' (7th grade) dad for volunteering to upgrade our stage area. It looks great! Thank you to the parents and students who supported the sixth graders Saturday at the Applebees breakfast. The trip to NASA and the student t-shirt are now paid for so the only cost to students will be their food and spending money. Way to go, sixth graders! I want to give you some future dates so they are on the calendar as you make plans for Spring and the end of the year. Teachers will be sending information on the end-of-year field-trips shortly. All trips occur during the last two full weeks of school. Spring break is March 13 - 17. The dates of some of the musicals have changed so check the calendar and letters from Mrs. Julie for those. Kindergarten graduation is May 23. 8th grade graduation is June 5. The last day of school is June 6. Friday was the last day to turn in re-enrollment forms for next year so that the student name would be kept on the list. Tuesday we will place the names of all those who submitted their forms on the roster then use the lottery method to fill in spots with new students so that we have a full class. You can still submit your form to be added if there are open spots as we don't always fill up with the first lottery period. We would certainly like to see all of our students return. Kindergarten through third grade can have 18 students per grade, 4th and 5th can take 20 each, and middle school can take 40 each. We are at capacity this year and expect to be next year. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. See you Tuesday! 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, 2/13/17 - 8:00am SAA Board Meeting Wednesday, 2/15/17 - Show Pictures Thursday, 2/16/17 - Show Pictures - Ice Cream Social 1:00pm - 4:00pm Friday - 2/17/17 - Spirit Day (Wear your SAA school shirt) Saturday - 2/18/17 - 8:00am - 10:00am Applebees Fundraiser Monday, 2/20/17 - Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL Wednesday, 2/22/17 - 4:15pm SAC Meeting Thursday - 2/23/17 - Pasta for Pennies End Friday - 2/24/17 - Spirit Day (Wear your SAA school shirt)

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 25
February 20, 2017

Voice Lessons
Miss Lauren is offering to set up voice lessons on a regular basis if your child is interested. She has a degree in musical theatre and has been singing since she was three years old. She has worked professionally and still works around the community as well. She has been in over 30 musicals and worked with broadway professionals such as Ben Vereen, Liz Callaway, Faith Prince, and Ann Morrison. If you would like to start voice lessons with her, she charges 25 dollars for a half hour and 40 dollars for a 45 minutes lesson. It is recommended for kids in elementary to stay with the 30 minute lesson. She would teach them during the week at the school preferably. You can contact her through her school email Lnielsen@sarasotaacademyofthearts.com

DRAMA DEPARTMENT PICNIC SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 FUN STARTS AT NOON Hey! What time is it? It’s time for the second annual Drama Department Picnic. Yes, I know we skipped a year, but it will be an annual event from now on, so……. BRING A CHAIR AND FOOD TO SHARE! Yes, that’s our motto. Bring a food item to share with the others and a chair to sit on to watch the show. The Acting Classes will present a series of short scenes for you and Miss Vanessa’s Dance Class will perform as well. The SAA PTO will supply the beverages so bring us all one of your favorite dishes. (Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork, Wings, Salads, Cold Cuts, Deserts …. I’m hungry already) We had a wonderful turnout the last time and there is no reason we can’t do it again. So let’s all get together in our lovely Reading Garden on Saturday, February 25 at noon. The entertainment will start around one. Feel free to eat while we perform for you. ENJOY A BIG FAMILY PICNIC AND LET US ENTERTAIN YOU.

1st Annual Career Showcase
We want YOU to participate! All 7th and 8th grade students are completing a curriculum in Career Planning in their social studies classes. The central focus of this curriculum is to support our students in developing an awareness of their own talents and design a range of career paths for the future. To support our curriculum, we would like our students to have the opportunity to be informed on a variety of professions from the professionals! We invite parents to come out and speak to our 7/8th graders about key information regarding your careers. Our students would like to know more about education requirements, special skills needed and the day to day activities that are done on the job. We look forward to welcoming you on March 23 or the 24th to aid in this wonderful endeavor. Please click the link below to sign up and if you have any questions please email Mrs. Farmer at cfarmer@sarasotaacademyofthearts.com Click the Link Below to Sign Up!
http://www.sarasotaacademyofthearts.com/

Culver’s Share Night
It will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 28th! Come enjoy some delicious food and fantastic ice cream while benefiting the 7th grade end-of-the-year field trip to Sea world.
We will need at least 4 volunteers for the Culver's Share Night on February 28thand would like to split the time in two 1 1/2 hr. shifts. 5:00- 6:30- 1st Shift (4 volunteers) 6:30 -8:00- 2nd Shift (4 volunteers) Volunteers will be cleaning tables and chairs, running food in dining room and to the Drive-thru and acting as greeters.
Volunteers (ADULTS ONLY) should arrive a few minutes before the shift.
Must wear closed-toe shoes, wear appropriate clothing and a blue shirt or Sarasota Academy of the Arts Shirt if possible.
Hair longer than shoulder length should be tied back
Please put away food and your phone when on duty
Please sign up and note that space is limited . . . http://signup.com/go/vfoBDu

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