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UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER1-5............Book Fair 4...............Book Fair Family Night5...............Parent Coffee Hour Jeans Day (K-8)
5-6............Fall Classic Fishing Tournament8................Varsity Girls Soccer Tryouts
12.............No School, Professional Day15..............Varsity Boys Soccer Tryouts Middle School Girls Soccer Tryouts 2nd Quarter Begins 19..............Jeans Day (K-8)
19-21........Fall Drama Production22..............Middle School & JV Boys Soccer Tryouts Varsity & JV Girls Basketball Tryouts
23..............Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Early Dismissal26...............Spirit Day Jeans Day (K-8) 29...............Varsity & JV Boys Basketball Tryouts Middle School Girls Basketball Tryouts
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IN THIS ISSUE
October 3, 2012
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 Fishing Tournament This Weekend:
It's Not Too Late To Register!
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Could You Be a Lucky Winner?
Get your tickets for a chance to win  rod & reel combo packages, marine batteries and more!
$5 a ticket or 5 for $20
Tickets can be purchased at the front office.
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Everyone Invited to Awards Dinner
 Come enjoy a delicious BBQ chicken dinner and see who the caught the biggest fish!
Tickets are only $8 and can be purchased at the front office.
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| Book Fair Family Night
Thursday, October 4
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Media Center
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Book Fair Family Night will include: 
- desserts
- face painting
- prizes
- crafts
- fellowship with friends
- Vote who gets to Go Crazy for Reading: Mr. Shank, Mr. B. Graber or Mr. R. Graber? Who will have to wear a tutu all day, move their office to the roof, and even more crazy consequences?! Every book you purchase earns you a vote, so come vote for who you want to win!
The book fair is open this week during school and there are prize drawings daily for students who visit. You can also shop online this year.
Here's a fun Xtranormal video your kids will enjoy about the book fair created by our very own media center specialist, Michelle Jensen.
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Parent Coffee Hour:
Topic: Tips on Keeping Kids Physically Fit and the Benefits of School Sports
Friday, October 5 @ 7:45 a.m.
Media Center |  Studies have shown that kids who are physically fit are able to handle emotional and physical challenges better--from running to catch a school bus, to studying for a test.
The PTA invites you to join Athletic Director Phil Helmuth and P.E. Teacher Alison Aulwurm as they present valuable information on the subject of kids and physical fitness. |
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High School Testing
Wednesday, October 17
8:00-11:30 a.m.
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 Please make sure your student is at school Wednesday, October 17, for the following test. There will be no make-up test times.
Freshman EXPLORE Test
These test scores provide early indicators of whether students are on track for college. With plenty of time before students graduate, teachers can use this information to focus on areas of need. EXPLORE will help your student build high school course plans that will prepare them for college and work and introduce them to career options that are relevant to them.
Sophomore PLAN Test
Taking the PLAN test is an important step toward making college a reality. It helps parents and students identify:
1. Skills and knowledge the student needs to succeed in college 2. Areas where they need extra help or additional courses 3. Career areas that match their interests
The PLAN test provides an estimated ACT score, one of the best indicators of readiness for college. PLAN also connects your student to more information about college and financial aid choices.
Junior PSAT Test
The PSAT is a comprehensive assessment program that measures college readiness and provides students with the tools they need to start planning for the future. In addition, the test:
1. Is used by Scholarship Corporation as an initial screen of entrants in its annual competitions for recognition and college scholarships. 2. Measures skills in three academic areas: critical reading, math and writing skills. 3. Supports college and career planning through My College Quick Start. 4. Prepares students for the SAT. 5. Provides entry into many other scholarship programs.
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Soccer After-School Program at SCS
Thursdays from 2:45-4:00 p.m.
October 18-December 13
at SCS
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Suncoast Soccer will now be offering fun and instructional soccer training sessions  on our campus. This 8-week program for kids ages 6-12 will be conducted by a licensed soccer trainer from Suncoast Soccer.
Soccer skills will be taught with an emphasis on shooting, passing, defending and goalkeeping. Each session will conclude with a small-sided soccer game for all the participants.
A registration form can be picked up at the school's front office or found at the Suncoast Soccer website. Click here for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand: The PTA Wreath Sale
October 22 - November 9 |
 It's not too early to start planning for Christmas! The PTA's annual fundraiser begins October 22nd. Look for Christmas wreath, sprays and centerpiece brochures to be coming home with your child soon.
These beautiful, high quality products can also be viewed ahead of time at www.ChristmasWreathProducts.org. Great for gifts, they can be sent directly to recipients with a handwritten card by you .
The deadline for orders is November 9 and guaranteed delivery the week of December 3. To volunteer to help or for questions contact Christine Winsler.
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| Parent/Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissal Day
Tuesday, October 23
1:00-7:00 p.m.
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 SCS values the importance of parent and teacher conferences and encourages all parents to attend. Report cards are to be picked up at the conferences.
Elementary parents will be able to sign up with their student's teacher for a conference time beginning the week of October 15th.
Middle school conferences will be held in the auditorium and high school conferences will be held in the gym. All teachers will be present, and there is no need to sign up in advance since these are brief round-robin style conferences. However, if you would like to meet with teachers for a more extended time please call to schedule an appointment with them.
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After-Care and Late Student Pick-Up Location
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SCS provides an After-Care program for students in elementary and middle school. Please contact Cindy in the Business Office to register your child for regular attendance in the program.
Non-After-Care elementary school students need to be picked up by 2:45 and middle school students by 3:00. If you are late in picking up your child, he or she will be taken to After-Care and after-care fees will apply. After-Care meets in Portable 18 (the northeast portable by the elementary playground). Your elementary or middle school student is not to be unattended after school. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
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Spirit Shirt Design Contest Winners!
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 The PTA would like to congratulate to the following spirit shirt design contest winners:
Elementary School: Audrey Lui
Middle School: Emmalie Brock
High School: Jessica Bender
And the Grand Prize Winner is.....7th Grader Hailey Savick!
Spirit shirt order forms, including a picture of the shirt, will be sent home soon.
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| Homecoming & Fall Festival
Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3
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Don't miss the fun at this year's Homecoming & Fall Festival weekend!
Friday Night
Reunions, Alumni Volleyball & Baseball Games
Saturday Afternoon & Evening
Childrens' games, inflatables, delicious food, student & adult kickball tournaments and of course the famous Cow Drop!
More details to come, but mark your calendars now so you don't miss it! If you'd like to volunteer to help, please contact Betsy Christner at 371-6481, ext. 222.
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Winter Sports Tryouts
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Varsity Girls Soccer - 10/8  Varsity Boys Soccer - 10/15
Middle School Girls Soccer - 10/15
Middle School & JV Boys Soccer - 10/22
Varsity & JV Girls Basketball - 10/22
Varsity & JV Boys Basketball - 10/29
Middle School Girls Basketball - 10/29
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Upcoming Athletic Home Games
| Come out and cheer on our teams at their upcoming home games:
Thursday - 10/4 Middle School Varsity Volleyball vs Lakeside @ 5:00 pm Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Lakeside @ 6:00 pm 
Tuesday - 10/16
Middle School JV Volleyball vs ODA @ 4:00 pm
Middle School Varsity vs ODA @ 5:00 pm JV vs ODA @ 6:00 pm Varsity vs ODA @ 7:00 pm Note: Games are subject to change, so please check the athletic calendar for the most up-to-date information. |
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Vote SCS for Best Private School
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Don't keep SCS a secret,
let everyone know it's the "Best of the Best."
Help SCS win Best Private School and vote today! |
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Check Out Recent Photos
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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. Also if you have photos of athletic games, campus activities, class field trips, etc., send them to Amanda Stutzman and she'll post them to our page.  |
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Prayer Requests
|  Do you have a prayer need for yourself or others?
Email prayers@sarasotachristian.org or click the prayer request link on our homepage anytime. We want to pray for you.
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