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Sarasota Academy of the Arts

February 27, 2017

2016 - 2017, Volume 4, Issue 26

Principal’s Corner: Thank you to the students and parents who participated in the "Lunch and a Show" produced by the drama and dance classes. Great food was shared and we were treated to a demonstration of the talent possessed by some of our students. Everyone gets to see the musical performances so it was a special treat to see these students perform in a different way. I am continuously surprised and delighted by this "different side" of the students when I see them deliver a serious monologue or ham it up in a comedy on the stage. Dr. Kopacz tweeted out pictures of all of the performers from our SAA Twitter account and we will share the video of the dancers as well. I am so very proud of all of the students who performed on Saturday. Special thanks goes to Mr. Jeff, Ms. Lauren and Ms.Vanessa for their strong support and instruction. You can tell they know what they are doing and love sharing it with the students. Thanks also to the parents and staff members who came out to support the students, especially those who reprised some of the student work by getting on stage themselves! You'll get to see more of our school's talent at the "Evening of Art" in May as well as in the Spring musicals. Watch for the date! Please remember that fourth through seventh graders will be taking the FSA-Writing assessment on Tuesday beginning at 8:00 AM. Students who arrive late will have to stay in the office until the end of testing at approximately 10:30 AM. Wednesday the eighth graders will complete their assessment on a computer-based assessment. Their testing will be in twp sessions with the first beginning at 8:00 and followed by the second session at 10:45. All parents in 4th through 8th grade were mailed a copy of the rules for testing. On the first page of our website, you will find two surveys. The first regards our proposal for a summer camp based on musical instruments and musical theater. We would like your feedback to see if there is enough interest in SAA running a summer camp open to Kindergarten through 8th grade. June 13 - 23 would have morning instruction in brass and woodwinds; July 7 - 21 would be devoted to drums; and July 24 - August 4 would be musical theater. The afternoons would offer academic instruction if needed (particularly reading and math), art, music, computers, and PE activities. Each session would end in a performance for family and friends. The basic hours would be 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM but if there is interest, we could possibly provide before and after care for an additional fee. The second survey concerns our first career day. We would love to have our parents share what they do. Please sign up if you can be a presenter. Coming up this week in addition to the Writing Assessment is the March i-Ready progress monitoring assessment for all grades. Friday, the 8th grade goes to the Holocaust Museum in St. Pete and the students participating in "America Sings" go to Orlando. Check with the teachers for specifics relating to the trips. Tuesday night is the Culver fundraiser to help the 7th graders cover the cost of their end-of-year trip. 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!
Tuesday, 2/28/17 - 5pm - 8pm Culver's Night (7th Grade Fundraiser) Thursday, 3/2/17 - 6:00pm PTO Meeting Friday - 3/3/17 - Spirit Day (Wear your SAA school shirt) - Universal Trip (3/3 - 3/5) Monday, 3/6/17 - 4:15pm Student Council Meeting Tuesday, 3/7/17 - 6th & 7th Grade to Library Thursday - 3/9/17 - 6pm - 8pm SAA Skate Night Friday - 3/10/17 - Spirit Day (Wear your SAA school shirt)
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SPRING BREAK:
3/13/17 - 3/17/17

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2016 - 2017
Volume 4, Issue 26
February 27, 2017

Voice Lessons
Miss Lauren is offering to set up voice lessons on a regular basis if your child is interested. She has a degree in musical theatre and has been singing since she was three years old. She has worked professionally and still works around the community as well. She has been in over 30 musicals and worked with broadway professionals such as Ben Vereen, Liz Callaway, Faith Prince, and Ann Morrison. If you would like to start voice lessons with her, she charges 25 dollars for a half hour and 40 dollars for a 45 minutes lesson. It is recommended for kids in elementary to stay with the 30 minute lesson. She would teach them during the week at the school preferably. You can contact her through her school email Lnielsen@sarasotaacademyofthearts.com

SAA Family Business Directory We are happy to add a new member to the SAA Family Business Directory. Please be sure to visit our website for new additions. If you would like your business to be included, please fill out a Business Partnership agreement and check off the partnership level entitled “Friends of SAA” and attach your 3.5” x 2” business card, along with a check payable to SAA PTO.

1st Annual Career Showcase
We want YOU to participate! All 7th and 8th grade students are completing a curriculum in Career Planning in their social studies classes. The central focus of this curriculum is to support our students in developing an awareness of their own talents and design a range of career paths for the future. To support our curriculum, we would like our students to have the opportunity to be informed on a variety of professions from the professionals! We invite parents to come out and speak to our 7/8th graders about key information regarding your careers. Our students would like to know more about education requirements, special skills needed and the day to day activities that are done on the job. We look forward to welcoming you on March 23 or the 24th to aid in this wonderful endeavor. Please click the link below to sign up and if you have any questions please email Mrs. Farmer at cfarmer@sarasotaacademyofthearts.com Click the Link Below to Sign Up!
http://www.sarasotaacademyofthearts.com/

Culver’s Share Night
It will be held from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 28th! Come enjoy some delicious food and fantastic ice cream while benefiting the 7th grade end-of-the-year field trip to Sea world.
We will need at least 4 volunteers for the Culver's Share Night on February 28thand would like to split the time in two 1 1/2 hr. shifts. 5:00- 6:30- 1st Shift (4 volunteers) 6:30 -8:00- 2nd Shift (4 volunteers) Volunteers will be cleaning tables and chairs, running food in dining room and to the Drive-thru and acting as greeters.
Volunteers (ADULTS ONLY) should arrive a few minutes before the shift.
Must wear closed-toe shoes, wear appropriate clothing and a blue shirt or Sarasota Academy of the Arts Shirt if possible.
Hair longer than shoulder length should be tied back
Please put away food and your phone when on duty
Please sign up and note that space is limited . . . http://signup.com/go/vfoBDu

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