Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

August 22, 2016

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 1

Principal’s Corner

Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! I cannot believe the summer went by so quickly, but we are ready and excited to start another school year here at SAA! It was good to see so many of you at the picnic and again at the Open Houses. If you didn't make it to them, you can pick up your information packets on Monday. Here are a few reminders for the first week:
You should have the information about the pocket pick-up sites for our two buses. Look for bus 1213 or 1321 and be sure you have checked the estimated times of arrival at the bus stop. They are on our website and on the Sarasota County website. Be aware that we've been told the buses could be up to a half hour late as drivers learn the routes, but I'm hoping that applies to the larger schools. Regardless, please call or email Kathy if you are planning to use bus transportation. We want to be sure we get all students on and off the buses correctly.
Breakfast will not be served Monday morning; it will begin Tuesday. Breakfast is served between 7:15 - 8:00. If you are using the carline, please drop off early enough for students to finish eating and ready for class at8:00. Bus riders will be able to purchase breakfast even if the bus is late.
Student drop-off through the carline can be a little confusing the first week. Take a look at this specially prepared video (carline safety video) to get you ready.
Send your Marauders reservation and ticket money (Check to SAA or cash) on Monday. I have to take everything to Bradenton on Tuesday, so no late forms can be accepted. Join us; it should be a fun night.
Students should remember their summer book projects. The ice cream truck will be hereFriday for all who have completed the assignment - our treat for summer readers.
After-care starts Monday with the first two weeks being exploratory. Look for a special email describing the activities for any students - enrolled in regular after-care or not. Check out what we have to offer this year. Registration forms are also in your opening packet.
Volleyball starts Tuesday. The student athletic physical needs to be completed and to Coach Swilley by August 31 for students to play. Remember, though, there are only 15 available spots on the team, so don't wait until the last minute. Check out the Sports page for the 2016-2017 Principal’s Corner continued from page 1:
packet. Finally, send in your completed forms as soon as you can.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year full of learning and activities. Happily, we are at capacity for enrollment with a waiting list and we thank you for entrusting your children to us. If you have any questions, please contact me. You can always reach me through my email or by calling the office. Cecilia Blankenship, Principal
Volunteer Registration and Information
This is your friendly reminder to reactivate, or register your Volunteer account. in order to volunteer at SAA, you must be an approved member of Volunteers Count (formerly known as PALS). If you were an SAA volunteer last year, all you have to do is come into the office and reactivate your account in the main office or at any district school. If you are new to SAA or Sarasota county, and you have never registered through the system, you will need to register as a volunteer. If you are reactivating, approval should be fairly quick, however if you are a new volunteer, it could take up to two weeks to get approval. Also, please note that if you intend to go on any out of county field trips, you will not only need your Level I approval, but you will also need to obtain your Level II approval and that requires fingerprinting. It could take up to a month to obtain the Level II approval so don't delay. Information went home in your packets so please take time to look it over and if you have any questions, please contact Kelly Marsh at kmarsh@sarasotaacademyofthearts.com

Upcoming Dates:
Be sure to check the SAA Calendar on the school website frequently as that has the most current information!
Monday - 8/22/16 - First Day of School Tuesday - 8/23/16 - Volleyball tryouts/practice at 4:15pm Wednesday - 8/24/16 - Volleyball tryouts/practice at 4:15pm Thursday - 8/25/16 - Volleyball tryouts/practice at 4:15pm Friday - 8/26/16 - Ice Cream Truck Rewards @ 3:00pm - Advanced Chorus Rehearsal 4:00pm - 5:30pm Saturday - 8/27/16 - Marauders Baseball Night 6:00pm - 9:30pm

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 1
August 22, 2016

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

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