 Odyssey of the Mind Info Meeting - TONIGHTTuesday, August 21st @ 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Anyone who is interested in being part of a team (including previous team members) or learning more about the program is invited to an informational meeting tonight (Tuesday).
Odyssey of the Mind is an after school program that offers an opportunity for children to develop problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Children work together in teams of 5-7 members to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretations of literary classics. Sarasota Christian offers this opportunity to all children Kindergarten through 12th grade. Click here to learn more about the success of the program.
Need more info? Contact Susan Kral at jeffkral@earthlink.net or 321-3399 or visit www.odysseyofthemind.com.
Last year SCS had a record number of participants.
Fifty-two students participated making up eight teams coached by 17 parents.
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| Parent & Student Handbook Commitment Forms Due
 Parents and students are asked to sign a commitment form that indicates they understand and support the school's standards and policies outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook. The form will be sent home with all students, but is also available through the link below. Signed Commitment Forms are due back Friday, August 24th.
Parent/Student Handbook (K-12th grade)
Parent/Student Commitment Form
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Mandatory Fall Sports Meeting for Parents & Students
Thursday, August 23 @ 7:30 p.m.
Gym
All 6th-12th grade athletes, their parents and coaches are required to attend this meeting to learn important team information. For questions contact Phil Helmuth, Athletic Director. |
 Welcome Janet CaricoMrs. Carico has a bachelor's degree in Specific Learning Disabilities and will be teaching elementary learning support in the morning and assisting in fourth grade as an aide in the afternoon.
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 Adopt-a-Class
Each year the Adopt-a-Class Program provides an opportunity for any business or individual to sponsor a particular classroom. 100% of your donation is tax deductible and will assist our teachers with purchasing enhancement materials for their classroom.
The sponsorship levels are:
Leader: $250, Partner: $150, Friend: $100
Click here to download a sponsorship form.
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Parent & Student Directory
 The directory will be printed in a few weeks and will include addresses, home phone and cell phone numbers for each family.
Make sure your contact information is correct by logging into ParentsWeb. Send any corrections or requests to opt-out of listing certain information by September 10th to Delores Mead in front office.
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Advertising Opportunity
Looking for a place to advertise your business to other SCS families? For as little as $50 you can advertise your business in the school's Parent/Student Directory!
Click here for more information.
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 Friday Jeans Days K-8th grade students may wear jeans every Friday for just $1. Funds raised support classroom activities.
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Spirit Days
 The last Friday of the month Pre-K - 12th grade students can show their school spirit by wearing SCS t-shirts instead of uniform shirts. The first Spirit Day is Friday, August 24. Shirts can be from any year. A new spirit shirt for this year will be available for purchase soon.
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 Keva Days Back by popular demand, Odyssey of the Mind teams will once again be selling Keva Juice to help raise money for team competitions. The first Keva Day will be Friday, August 31. - 12oz smoothies for $3
- Order and pay for your smoothie before school in the main lobby
- Pick up your smoothie after school in the main lobby
Typically Keva Days are in conjunction with Spirit Days on the last Friday of the month. Everyone loves Keva Juice, so don't forget to order one for your mom, dad, and siblings! |
 Parent Coffee Hour
Topic: How to Survive & Thrive in Middle School Friday, September 7 @ 7:45 a.m.
Main Lobby
Join the PTA and Mrs. Martin for coffee, donuts and important strategies on How to Survive and Thrive in Middle School. As Elementary and Middle School Principal, Mrs. Martin has lots of great information to share and will be available to answer all your your questions.
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 High School Retreat
September 13 & 14
Southwind Young Life Camp
Oklawaha, FL
All 9th-12th grade students have the amazing opportunity to attend High School Retreat together. Retreat enables students to lay a foundation for their faith and provides them with an opportunity to improve friendships with one another and their teachers in an informal setting. This is a required event for high school students, so mark your calendars now and more details will follow in the next Blazer News issue.
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 Family Swim Night
Friday, September 21 from 6-8 p.m.
Potter Park YMCA
The PTA is hosting a night at the water park for SCS families to swim and fellowship together. The entire water park will be open just for SCS, so don't miss out on all the fun!
Cost: $5 per child, adults free, max of $20 per family; concessions available. |
Medications at School: A Note from the Clinic
Parents who desire their student to have access to medication during school hours must make those arrangements through the school clinic. Students are not permitted to have medications on their person or in their backpacks. Prescription medication as well as over the counter (OTC) medication requires a completed Sarasota County "Medication/Treatment Authorization Form" which is available in the clinic. These authorizations must be updated each year. The medications in their original containers are kept in the clinic and are available to the student according to the directions outlined by the parent/guardian on the form. This includes pain relievers, cold medication, cough drops, etc. Special circumstances are accommodated through this process.
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Check Out Recent Photos
We're constantly adding pictures from events and activities around campus, so make sure you "like" the Sarasota Christian School Facebook page to stay informed when new photos are added.
If you would like to opt-out from having your child appear in our photos
please contact Delores Mead at 371-6481, ext 200.
Note: We won't attach your child's name to a photograph without requesting your permission first.
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 Fall Youth Basketball League
Saturdays, September 8 - October 27
Gym
The 2012 Fall Youth Basketball League for Pre-K - 8th grade students begins on Saturday, September 8th.
- 10:00 a.m. - Pre-K, K & 1st grades
- 11:00 a.m. - 2nd & 3rd grades
- 12:00 p.m. - 4th & 5th grades
- 1:00 p.m. - Middle school boys
- 2:00 p.m. - Middle school girls
Teams are selected on September 8th. Fees are $80 for SCS students and $90 for non-SCS students. For more information contact Phil Helmuth at 371-6481, ext. 219.
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