Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

May 15, 2017

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 36

Principal’s Corner: This week we can finally say we are done with testing! We will get results of third grade reading this week but most results will come at the end of the school year. You will, of course, receive mailed copies of test reports in early summer. This week the Kona Ice Truck will be here on Thursday for all of the students to enjoy shaved ice sponsored by one of our Governing Board members to reward the students for their hard work (and endurance) during the assessment season. Tomorrow night is the final elementary class musical at the Glenridge Theatre. The fifth graders will present Peter Pan at 6:00 PM. Students who need mics should arrive at 5:00; all others at 5:30. You can buy tickets at the door or pre-order in the office and pick them up at the theater. The fifth graders will be at Glenridge most of the day for their final rehearsal and the third and fourth graders will attend the dress rehearsal in the early afternoon. This is an active week for the students. Tuesday (5/16) the fourth and fifth grades will attend the Van Wezel performance of "Dr. Kaboom: It's Just Rocket Science." There is a PTO skate night on Wednesday, 5/17. The Kindergarten through 5th graders go to Florida Studio Theatre on Wednesday, 5/18 and Thursday night is our first Visual and Performing Arts Showcase from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Come join us for hotdogs then browse through the visual and digital art displays and watch the drama, music, and dance performances. Activities will be taking place throughout the campus. Since we are Sarasota Academy of the Arts, our students want to show off what they have accomplished this year. Please come show your support of their efforts. Ms. Julie would like to remind everyone of the following: "We have currently sold 250 seats for "42nd Street". We need to sell 600. Please remember to invite everyone you know to attend! This is a fantastic show with the same backdrops used in Professional Broadway productions, stunning costumes and unbelievably difficult tap routines executed beautifully by our highly skilled tappers trained by the incomparable Vanessa Russo. This is one you do not want to miss and you want all your friends to see! Get your tickets on line at sarasotaopera.org. Please advertise it on social media. Thanks for your support." Also, she asks that the information forms from the students in the musical be turned in tomorrow. You have probably seen the many articles in the news lately relating to the Netflix series "Thirteen Reasons Why". Sarasota County Schools has added a link for parents on the students and parents page of their website, www.sarasotacountyschools.net, under the heading Guidance Tips for Parents. I encourage you to read it. If you are in need of glasses frames for your family, one of our parents, Holly Hassler, has donated quite a few on behalf of Ioptics where she is an optician. You could take the frames to any doctor or optician to have the lenses fitted. Please contact one of us in the office if you have questions. Please reserve the following dates for the grade level awards ceremonies: kindergarten graduation - May 24, 6:00-8:00 PM 1st grade - May 31, 8:15 - 9:15 AM 2nd grade - TBA 3rd grade - May 31, 2:30 - 3:45 PM 4th grade - June 1, 10:00 - 11:30 AM followed by lunch 5th grade - June 1, 12:30 - 3:00 PM following lunch 6th grade - May 31, 11:45 - 12:45 followed by lunch 7th grade - TBA 8th graduation May 5, 6:00 PM followed by pizza and dance. (More information will be sent directly to parents of 8th graders.) The last day of school is June 6 with the Luau from noon until 4:00 PM. The May Governing Board meeting is tomorrow, May 15 in the administration building from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Have a wonderful week. Cecilia Blankenship

Upcoming Dates:
Be sure to check the SAA Calendar on the school website frequently as that has the most current information!
Monday, 5/15/17
- 8:00am SAA Board Meeting - 8:30am – 3:15pm Peter Pan Rehearsal - 12:00pm – 2:50pm 3rd/4th grade to watch Peter Pan - 5:30pm – 8:00pm 5th grade (Peter Pan) - Glenridge
Wednesday, 5/17/17
- 6:00pm Skate Night
Thursday, 5/17/17
- 6:00pm Art/Music Festival Friday - 5/19/17 - Spirit Day (Wear Tshirt)
Tuesday, 5/23/17
- 2nd /3rd to Florida Aquarium - 5th Grade to Universal
Wednesday, 5/24/17
- 7:30am - 6:00pm MS Rehearsal - 6:00pm Kindergarten Graduation
Thursday, 5/25/17
- 7:30am - 6:00pm MS Rehearsal - 11:50am - 5th Grade to watch 42nd Street - 7:00pm 42nd St at Opera House Friday - 5/26/17 - Spirit Day (Wear Tshirt) - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Field Trips

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 36
May 15, 2017

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Got Corn Starch?
Ms. Lauren Howard would like to make an Oobleck pool on the last day of school for the Luau. All students will have a chance to run through the "goop." To make this happen, we are needing as much corn starch as possible. If you'd like to make a donation of corn starch, please drop off at the main office.
May 15 - 19, 2017 is SAA’s Teacher Appreciation Week

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 36
May 15, 2017

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Please help the PTO show our appreciation for all of our teachers. Monday, May 15th - Sweet Treat Day Bring something sweet for your teachers. Cookies, candy, cupcakes, or anything else would be neat - store-bought or fresh-baked. The teachers will love it. Tuesday, May 16th - Card Day Bring a card for each of your teachers to show how much you really appreciate all they have done for you. You can buy a card, but they would really love to see what you can make yourself. Wednesday, May 17th - Doughnut Day We will supply the coffee in the morning; the kids can bring the in the doughnuts. Send one or send a dozen - the teachers will be happy Thursday, May 18th - Salty Snacks Bring in something salty or crunchy for your teachers to snack on. Potato chips, pretzels or popcorn would be perfect. Friday, May 19th - Flowers or Fruit Send in a small plant or pretty flowers for your teacher to enjoy. Or send in a perfect piece of fruit. Those grow on plants, too.