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The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

April 10, 2017

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 31

Principal’s Corner:
Thank you to the parents and staff who attended Thursday's PTO meeting. We discussed the world of fundraising and how we can make it more effective with fewer small fundraisers throughout the year. We also had a tour and update of our recent land purchase across Tree Road. Please join us for the last PTO meeting in May. We would love to have more parent participation. Please read the following from Ms. Julie about the spring musicals. The first musical is Winnie the Pooh on the 19th, so... 1.All T-shirt and hoodie orders must be turned in tomorrow (Monday) with payment. Extra forms are available in the office. 2. All ads must be turned in by this Thursday for all of the Broadway musicals for all grades. Extra forms are available in the office. 3. Please remember to turn in ticket orders for all K through 5th grade productions. Remember to invite friends and family to attend. All of the shows are adorable! 4. Middle school "42nd Street" tickets can now be purchased by going to www.sarasotaopera.org and clicking "Buy Tickets". Our production of "42nd Street" will come up. Click on it and you will be able to see which seats are still available and purchase them on line. Please encourage everyone you know to come to this fabulous production! This week the 4th graders will be taking the FSA-Math on Monday and Thursday beginning at 8:00. Please be well rested, on time, and ready to excel. Tuesday is Spring Picture Day. Students must bring the envelope with payment for a photo to be taken. Friday is a holiday. Next week (4/17-21) we are testing 3rd, 7th, and 8th graders. Parents should be receiving a letter with specific dates and information. (Testing starts at 8:00 on Monday, the day after Easter.) Have a great week! Cecilia Blankenship

Upcoming Dates:
Be sure to check the SAA Calendar on the school website frequently as that has the most current information!
Tuesday, 4/11/17 - Spring Pictures - Send in envelope Friday - 4/14/17 - Mini Break - NO SCHOOL

Summer Camp Form
SAA Summer Camp registration forms are now available. Go to the front page of the SAA website, download and print out, and turn them into the main office.

SAA Monday Morning News:

https://youtu.be/Xt4cO48fk3c

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 31
April 10, 2017

Spring Pictures
Spring picture order forms were sent home last week for the Spring Picture Day scheduled on April 11th. Please note that your student must have an order form/envelope filed out, along with payment in order to have their portrait taken. A Splendid Portraits photographer will not take your student's photo without a paid envelope. If you need another order form/envelope, please stop by the office.

SAA Yard Sale
Saturday, May 6th 8:00am - noon
It's that time of year that many of our SAA staff and family are doing a little spring cleaning, so if you're about to throw away or donate items, please consider donating them for our yard sale instead. Proceeds from this yard sale will be going towards the cost of the end of the year 8th Grade trip. We will be accepting donations from Monday, May 1st through Wednesday, May 3, 2017 so start putting things aside and we will gladly take them off your hands! We need lots of volunteers, in the days leading up to the sale to tag and price all the items, and then on the day of the garage sale. Also looking for someone to make signage (this could be done at home). 8th Grade Parents: We are counting on your support and hope you will be there the day of the sale to help sell items. All proceeds go towards the End of the Year Field Trip for 8th Graders. Sign up through the link: http://signup.com/go/tMsV1W Looking for donations of all kinds (no stuffed animals)
Hangers
Clothing/Shoes (dresses and blouses on hangers please)
Furniture
Working Appliances
Working Electronics
Toys & Games
Baby/Preschool Items
Housewares
Home Décor
Books/CDs/Music

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