Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

September 5, 2016

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 3

Principal’s Corner

I hope all of our families came through the storm safely. I know we had several teachers with flooded neighborhoods and a couple with water in their homes or without power. I heard from quite a few families who had flooding, downed trees or loss of power, but, thankfully, no injuries to family members. We did have a power outage in the middle school classrooms due to the storm, but FPL came out and had the power back on before 10:00am. We lost lights, but not air conditioning, in some of the elementary classrooms mid-afternoon. Two classrooms were still without air conditioning at the end of the day. It was good that the temperature outside was in a reasonable range and teachers were able to open windows and go to other classrooms. All in all it was an eventful three days. Any students absent. tardy, or dismissed early have excused absences for Thursdayand Friday. Everything should return to normal Tuesdayso teachers and students can get back to their lessons. This week aftercare clubs begin officially. Monday we have free play activities, K-1 music, and science club. Tuesday is free play activities, strings instruments, coding, chess, and homework assistance. Wednesdayis free play activities, 2nd-3rd music, tutoring K-3, homework assistance, and Star Squad (art/cooking). Thursday will be free play activities, drums, homework assistance, and book club (6-8). Friday is free play activities and ukulele. Sign up with Ms. Kathy or Mr. Bryan after school. The first PTO meeting will be this Thursday, September 8th from 6-7 PM. Check out the flyer on the SAA website. We hope you will join us. When you come, you can sign up on the volunteers site to enroll or reactivate for 2016-17. Just stop in the office and we'll help you get started. We can use your help in many different ways; you'll hear about some of them at the PTO meeting. Last week I introduced you to the first grade teacher, Mrs. Lopez. Another new face you may see belongs to Ms. Tippett, who teaches K - 5 art and the Star Squad after school club. Ms. Tippett joins us from a St. Pete school where she taught art and digital art classes. Before that she taught middle school art in Michigan. She is certified in K - 12 art and secondary biology. During the interview process, we were impressed by her enthusiasm and the way she had started student recognition and service projects as well as her experience and knowledge. She will be heading the yearbook team this year. We are delighted she is part of the SAA team.
Events coming up... Tuesday the fifth graders will be interviewed by a team from the Van Wezel for a video they are producing. They attended three performances last year as fourth graders and have signed up for three more this year. The girls' volleyball team will play the Manatee Charter School team Tuesday afternoon. Then on Sunday, our Advanced Chorus will participate in the 9/11 commemorative program at the Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery from 6 - 7:30 PM. The public is invited to participate. SAA Governing Board will convene for the September monthly meeting in the administration building on Monday, September 12th at 8:10 AM. Enjoy the rest of the Labor Day weekend and next week.
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 - 9/5/16 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL Tuesday - 9/6/16 4:00pm - SAA Volleyball @ Manatee Charter School Wednesday - 9/7/16 - 4:15pm Volleyball practice Thursday - 9/8/16 - 4:15pm Volleyball practice - 6:00pm PTO Meeting Friday - 9/9/16 - Spirit Day - Wear your SAA Shirt Sunday - 9/11/16 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Advanced Chorus at Patriot Plaza/National Cemetery Monday - 9/12/16 - 8:00am - SAA Board Meeting
at4:15pm Tuesday - 9/13/16 School Picture Day - Send in envelope with payment - 4:00pm SAA Volleyball @ Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch (Student athletes leave school at 3:25) Wednesday - 9/14/16 - Volleyball practice at4:15pm Thursday - 9/15/16 - 4:00pm SAA Volleyball vs Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences @ SAA (Student athletes leave school at 3:50) Friday - 9/16/16 - Spirit Day - Wear your SAA Shirt Saturday - 9/17/16 - 8:00am - 10:00am Applebee's Fundraiser Breakfast

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 3
September 5, 2016

Picture Day - 9/13/16

Don't forget school pictures are being taken on Tuesday, September 13. Individual portraits will be taken of all students and faculty for individual purchase, and for the yearbook. You must send in the envelope AND PAYMENT information, or prepay confirmation if you wish to purchase pictures.

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

PTO Meeting - Thursday, September 8th @ 6:00pm

We have a new Parent Teacher Organization this year and would love for you to be a part of it. We have a host of fun activities planned for the year and also would love to hear your input and any ideas you might have to make this the best year ever! Come join us Thursday evening! We will have supervision on the playground so that kids can play during the meeting. We will also have food and snacks available. Hope to see you there!