Author: Marsh Family (Dell)

The Shooting STAR

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

March 7, 2016

2015 - 2016, Volume 3, Issue 27

Principal’s Corner

Everyone seems to have survived the first of the spring assessments. The writing assessment for fourth through eighth grades was last Tuesday and there are no more until March 29th when the third and fourth graders have math and language arts. I would remind students to use the practice tests and i-Ready to continue honing their skills. The third grade reading test is particularly important. This past Saturday was the Applebee's pancake breakfast fundraiser to cover transportation for the music classes. There was a wonderful turnout - close to 100 people and about $900.00 was raised. Thank you so much to those who came and/or made donations and especially to the parents and students who acted as greeters, wait staff, and table bussers. The students did a great job! There will be another pancake breakfast for transportation on May 7. The sixth graders will sponsor an Applebee's breakfast on April 16 to raise money for their trip to Kennedy Space Center and the seventh graders will hold one on April 23 to help defray the cost of their trip to the Everglades. Everyone is invited. In other music news, the tickets for Anything Goes go on sale Monday and Tuesday for major leading cast members (those staying two or more days a week for after-school rehearsal). Wednesday and Thursday minor leads (those staying one day per week after school) can purchase their tickets. All others can begin purchasing on Friday, March 11. Tickets are NOT available at school. You must get them directly from the Players' Theatre by calling the box office at 941-365-2494. The earlier you order, the closer to the stage you can sit. The first five rows are $20.00 per seat and the rest of the seats are $15.00. There is also a $1.50 service charge per ticket. (Total ticket price is $21.50 and $16.50.) There were about 55 solo and group auditions for the first SAA Talent Show taking place on April 1. The judges were so proud of all of those who auditioned and will release the names of those who will perform on Tuesday, March 8. It looks like there will be quite a variety of acts. We hope you will join us for the evening. As I am sure you are aware, March 14-18 is Spring Break so there will be no newsletter next week. School will be closed but we're excited for the work that will be going on to improve our campus. The long-awaited awnings covering sidewalks and the car-line waiting area are scheduled for earlier in the week. Later in the week a new sidewalk connecting the back classrooms to the computer lab will be laid. We continue to work on improving our attendance record. Mrs. Kathy now posts the number of students absent, tardy or having early dismissals every day in the office. Please remember that if your child does have to be absent because of illness or doctor's visit, a note is needed within three days of return to school. PTO is scheduled for this week along with the Talent Show committee meeting. Monday morning is the Governing Board meeting for March at 8:10 AM. Please check the calendar for other events or more information. 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 - 3/7/16 - 8:00am - SAA Board Mtg - 4:00pm - Student Council - 6:00pm - PTO Meeting Tuesday - 3/8/16 - 4:20pm Run Club Wednesday - 3/9/16 - 4:15pm Garden Club - 4:15pm - SAC Meeting Thursday - 3/10/16 - 4:20pm Run Club 3/14- 3/20 SPRING BREAK!!!! Monday, 3/21 - 8th Grade Trip (Holocaust Museum) Tuesday - 3/22/16 - 4:20pm Run Club Wednesday - 3/23/16 - End of 3rd Grading Period - 4:15pm Garden Club Thursday - 3/2416 - 4:20pm Run Club Friday - 3/25/16 - Professional Day - NO SCHOOL - 4:00pm - Student Council Meeting Tuesday - 3/9/16 - 4:20pm Run Club Wednesday - 3/9/16 - 4:15pm Garden Club - 4:15pm - SAC Meeting Thursday - 3/10/16 - 4:20pm Run Club

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2015 - 2016
Volume 3, Issue 27
March 7, 2016

Run for the Turtles 5K
Mote Marine Laboratory’s Run for the Turtles 5K is on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Siesta Key Beach and will be the last 5K for Run Club this year. This race supports Sea Turtle Conservation and Research. Pricing is as follows for early registration: Kids (13 and under) $20; Adults $30; Family (2 adults/2 kids OR 1 adult/3 kids) $80. To take advantage of early registration entry fee, registration forms with payment must be postmarked by March 19th. Registration after March 19thwill cost an additional $5.00 for kids and adults or an additional $10 for family. Please fill out the registration form and Sabrina Lugo, our Run Club coordinator, will be happy to mail your form with payment in one package as long as she has them in her hands no later than March 11th. Checks should be made payable to Mote Marine Laboratory and bring them with your form to Kathy in the SAA office. Leave the team name on your form blank. If she receives enough participants to form a team, she will write the team name on each form before mailing.

Sarasota Academy of the Arts

THE Shooting Star

Please join us at the next SAA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting on Monday, March, 7th at 6:00 pm (AT SCHOOL) PTO Will Provide Pizza AGENDA: « Talent Show « Read A Thon Wrap-Up « Teacher Appreciation Week- Planning