Blazer News
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY
15-16..........54th Annual Auction & Festival
18...............No School - Presidents' Day
22...............K-8 Spirit Day
                     Keva Day
24-Mar.1....Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.
28...............Open House

MARCH
1.................PTA Parent Coffee
8.................Blazer Olympics (K-5)
11-15..........Spring Break
21...............Grandparents' Day (PK-5)
IN THIS ISSUE
February 5, 2013
         School Calendar      Athletics  Schedule    Parents Web
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Auction
Auction - February 15 & 16
Friday, February 15
5:00 p.m.
BBQ PIG ROAST DINNER 
Sponsored by Custom Air, Inc.
Pig Roast Dinner
Adult: $10    Child:$6
Dinner will be in the gym. A hot dog meal is also available.
Meal tickets can be purchased in advance at the front office.

AUCTION PREVIEW 

Take a peek at all the great items to be auctioned on Saturday

and don't forget to register for a bidder number while you're there.

7:00 p.m.
THEME BASKETS & CLASS QUILTS AUCTION 
Class Parade  Theme Baskets
       Pre-K-5th Grade Parade                    Pre-K-12th Grade Theme Baskets

Class Quilts
Pre-K-5th Grade Quilts

Plus some priceless SCS & teacher items will also be auctioned Friday!
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Saturday, February 16
8:00 a.m.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pancake Breakfast  
Start your day with hot pancakes!

 

BLAZER BAZAAR
New & Gently Used Treasurers Galore  
Find new & gently used treasures galore!

9:00 a.m.
LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS
 Auction Items  Silent & Live Auctions  Quilts
Exciting excursions, sporting event tickets, restaurant gift certificates,
recreational activities, theme dinners, vacation packages, etc.
Quilts auctioned at 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.

GAMES
Facepainting  Inflatables  Crazy Hair Salon
Pre-order your game tickets and get FREE bonus tickets!

CONCESSIONS & BAKERY
Auction Tent
Bakery
Visit the concessions tent for tons of delicious foods to satisfy your hunger.
And don't forget to stop by the bakery for tasty homemade treats. 

Donate Auction Items
We're still collecting items for the Auction. 
Donation forms are available at the front office or here

 

Be A Sponsor  

Get premier seating, reserved parking, express checkout,  

an advertisement in the catalog and more.  Download more info here

 

Advertise In The Catalog 

 Want to advertise your business to auction attendees?

Click here for information on advertising in the Auction catalog.

 

Donate Blazer Bazaar Items

Bring gently used items that you no longer need to the main lobby at school. 

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What Do the Auction Proceeds Support?

Dollars raised from the Auction & Festival  

help cover the cost of educating our students not covered by tuition.     


Questions? Contact Betsy Christner at 371-6481, ext. 222.
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TCBYSenior Class Ice Cream Fundraiser Night
TCBY Senior Fundraiser
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OpenHouse Next Open House - Feb. 28
Open House February 28th Share open house info with your friends!
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GrandparentsGrandparents' Day
Thursday, March 21
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Grandparents' Day Pre-K through 5th grade students are encouraged to invite their grandparents or a special friend to Grandparents' Day.  Forms will go home soon to request the names and addresses of people you would like to receive an invitation.  

Note: Mrs. Smith's afternoon Pre-K class' grandparent celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m.
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GuidanceDual Enrollment & SCTI Classes - Important Information for High School Students 

High School students wishing to take Dual Enrollment courses or attend Sarasota County Technical School next year should make plans to do so now. 

 

Dual Enrollment Information

Juniors and seniors who meet the prerequisites listed below may earn high school and college credit simultaneously by taking specified dual enrollment courses. All courses are offered on Sarasota Christian School's campus. Student eligibility requirements include a 3.0 un-weighted grade point average and satisfactory scores on an approved placement exam. (State College of Florida PERT Test, an SAT or an ACT.)

  1. Sign up for SAT on line at www.collegeboard.com and plan to take in March, April, or May. Practice tests are available online.
  2. Sign up for the ACT on line at www.act.org and plan to take in March, April, or May. Practice tests are available online.
  3. Sign up for the PERT by calling the SCF Bradenton Campus Student Services Center at 941-752-5239 or by calling the SCFF Venice Campus Student Services Center at 941-408-1540. Don't delay as testing slots fill quickly. Students must pick up a Dual Enrollment Approval Application from the Guidance Office before going to take the test.

Students are encouraged to prepare for the PERT by reviewing the resources at www.scf.edu/testing. Click the first icon under the picture at left, "Practice Test and Information Guide", for three study resources.

 

Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) Information

Students who meet the prerequisites, including a minimum 2.0 un-weighted GPA, may earn technical skills, high school credits, and technical certification in a variety of technical areas by attending SCTI for part of their day during their junior and/or senior year of high school. Consult with the Guidance Office before starting 10th grade to ensure all prerequisites have been met.

 

Please Note: Students who have met the prerequisites must sign up for classes at SCTI now. Sarasota Christian must receive confirmation of your student's acceptance in the course by May 1st. 

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GamesUpcoming District Home Games

Tuesday - 2/5

V Boys Basketball District Semi-Finals vs Lakeside Christian at 7:00pm 

 

Thursday - 2/7

V Girls Basketball Regional Quarter Final Game vs. SW Florida Christian at 7:00pm 

 

Friday - 2/8

V Boys Basketball District Finals vs TBA at 7:00pm

  Go Blazers!

Upcoming Home Games
Monday - 2/11 

V Boys Baseball vs SW Florida Christian at 6:00pm  

 

Wednesday - 2/13 
V Girls Softball vs St. Stephens at 4:00pm

 

Thursday - 2/14
Middle School V Boys Baseball vs Keswick Christian @ 6:00pm
 

Note: Games are subject to change so please check the athletic calendar for the most up-to-date information. 

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VoteVote SCS for Best Private School
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!

Reader's Choice Awards
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PrayerPrayer Requests
Prayer Request Do you have a prayer need for yourself or others?
Email prayers@sarasotachristian.org or click the prayer request link on our website home page anytime.  We want to pray for you.
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