Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

September 26, 2016

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 6

Principal’s Corner

Good evening SAA Family! Did you see the pictures of our Spirit Week winners? Check them out on the SAA website. The first graders won the first SAA Class of the Month trophy for their school spirit and for the way they tackle their school lessons. We tweeted them dancing and singing their way through subjects and predicates, demonstrating another way of learning through the arts. Please try to join us Tuesday and Wednesday nights this week for "Back to School Night" for kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents of third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be able to follow their child's schedule between 6:00 and 7:30 on Tuesday. Wednesday the same program will be followed for the kindergarten though second graders. Computers will be available for parents to sign up for the parent portal and digital classroom resources. We'll also have information about the Texcellence program if you need a computer and Internet service at home. The middle school evening has been moved to October 11 because of conflicts that arose. This week the seventh and eighth graders will be going to the Asolo Repertory Theatre to see "Hamlet," Our students will be able to see this special presentation before the actors begin a tour throughout Florida schools. Other classes will be attending performances of the Sarasota Orchestra, Florida Studio Theatre and Van Wezel throughout the year. Every time they attend a performance, the teachers prepare the students before hand by discussing what they are going to see. Then when they return they take the time to discuss what they have seen and tie it to what they are studying in class. This provides one more avenue of teaching the "book stuff" through the arts. We are delighted to be able to provide these opportunities for our students. The School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet Wednesday at 4;15 in the administration office. You are welcome to join us to see what goes on and if you would like to become a member. This week we will be discussing the School Improvement Plan which will be submitted to the district September 30. Thanks goes out to the PTO for sponsoring the Skate Night last Tuesday. We had a great turn out and we plan to do it again soon. Have a wonderful 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 - 9/26/16 - 4:15pm Volleyball practice Tuesday - 9/27/16 - 4:00pm SAA Volleyball - Palmetto Charter @ SAA (Student athletes leave school at 3:00) - 6:00pm - 7:20pm 3rd - 5th Grade Back to School Wednesday - 9/28/16 - 9:30am - 12:20pm: Asolo Field Trip 7th & 8th Graders - 6:00pm - 7:15pm K - 2nd Grade Back to School Friday - 9/30/16 - Spirit Day (Wear your SAA school shirt) Tuesday - 10/4/16 - 9:30am - 12:30pm: 4th/5th Orchestra Trip - 4:00pm - SAA Volleyball Playoffs (if eligible)

SPIRIT WEEK WINNERS

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 6
September 26, 2016

Kudos to all the students and faculty members that participated in Spirit Week last week. Voting was tough as there were many contenders, but we were looking for imagination and creativity in our winners, not necessarily those dressed in costumes. The last day was a little challenging as everyone was wearing Blue & White, but there were some standouts. There was a student winner and a staff winner chosen every day, and were given Target gift cards as their prize. We look forward to bringing you some new themes next year that we know will take some great imaginations and thinking outside of the box! Winners - Mismatch Day - Alana (Kindergarten) and Ms. LaRose (Middle School) Winners - Sports/Jersey Day - Sara Martin (Middle School) and Ms. Boritz (ESE) Winners - Super Hero Day - Sara Martin (Middle School) and Ms. Bergin Winners - Country/Western Day - Kylie B. (2nd Grade) and Mrs. Bryan (Computer Lab) Winners - School Spirit / Blue & White Day - Mya Green and Ms. Ryder

Field Trips and Volunteer Approval Process

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

If you are planning on going on any upcoming field trips, please be reminded that you MUST be an approved Level 1 volunteer through the Volunteers Count registration system. If you had a previous account, you will need to reactivate your status for the 2016-2017 school year. If you are new to Sarasota County this year, it could take up to 2 weeks to obtain approval, so please don't delay. If you are planning on going on any out of county field trip, you must also obtain a Level 2 clearance which requires a more extensive background check and finger printing. This could take up to 30 days to get approval so make your appt. as soon as possible. All information on the volunteer program and requirements was sent home in your child's back to school packet the first week of school, so be sure and check it out. If you have questions, please contact Kelly Marsh, SAA Volunteer Coordinator at kmarsh@sarasotaacademyofthearts.com