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IN THIS ISSUE
February 21, 2013
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 Auction Weekend A Success
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Thank you to everyone who helped make
the 54th Annual Auction & Festival a huge success!
We're still tallying the results from the weekend, but will share them soon.
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New Campus Master Plan Unveiled
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This past weekend at the Auction we unveiled the campus master plan and launched our Building on Traditions, Expanding Possibilities capital campaign.
Like most Christian schools, the majority of our revenue comes from tuition and annual fund giving. Yet, these funds alone cannot provide for many of the long-term resources essential to advancing the school. Fulfilling the goals for our campus is dependent upon individual and corporate giving.
Click here to learn more about the plan and how you can help benefit our students now and in the years to come.
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Matching Funds for SCS on March 5
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We have an extraordinary opportunity to receive matching funds through the Community Foundation of Sarasota's 36-Hour Giving Challenge on March 5.
$645,000
In Matching and Incentive Grants Available
It's EASY, all you have to do is:
2. Give a $25 or more online donation to SCS3. Share the link with friends & family and invite them to make a donation
Donations and matching funds received will
go toward the New High School Building.
(see campus master plan announcement above) $430,000 in matching gifts are available to SCS and other local non-profits.
Please donate promptly at 7 am, as matching funds are quickly dispersed.
$215,000 in incentive grants are also available throughout the 36-hour period, and so gifts given after 7 am will be of great benefit to SCS as well.
SCS is excited to be one of the non-profits eligible to participate in this year's
36-Hour Giving Challenge. Matching gifts have been generously provided by:
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Next Open House - Feb. 28
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Parent Coffee Hour
Topic: Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Classes
and SAT & ACT Testing
Friday, March 1, 7:45 am, Main Lobby
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Did you know our high school students can earn college credits on campus allowing them to stay in small classes and a Christian environment? Do you know the difference between an ACT and SAT test?
Join the PTA for coffee and donuts, while learning about two of the most inquired about topics in high school; Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment Classes and SAT and ACT testing.
If you have a incoming high school student or a current high student, you do not want to miss Dawn Graber, Director of Faculty and Curriculum, speak on these important topics.
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Blazer Olympics (K-5th)
Friday, March 8
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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 Blazer Olympics is a long-standing SCS tradition. Kindergarten through 5th grade students have selected which field games they will compete in and have been practicing during P.E. classes.
We invite parents, relatives and friends to attend and cheer on our Olympians! |
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Kindergarten Pick-up Location Change
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In an effort to help speed up the car line during pick-up, we're trying a new pick-up location for kindergarten. The kindergarten pick-up spot has now shifted to the pillars west of the main entrance and the students will also be outside by 2:25 pm.
- Kindergarten parents should now use the second outer traffic lane to bypass the car line until the crosswalk.
- Once past the crosswalk, parents can move to the lane closest to the curb. (However, please be mindful of other cars that could be driving in that lane to avoid any accidents.)
See the attached visual to reference this new procedure. Thank you for your patience as we test this new system.
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Grandparents' Day
Thursday, March 21
8:30-10:00 am |
 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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Save the Date: SCS Spirit Night at Rays Game
Saturday, May 11, 6:10 pm | |
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| Dual 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.)
- Sign up for SAT online at www.collegeboard.com and plan to take in March, April, or May. Practice tests are available online.
- Sign up for the ACT online at www.act.org and plan to take in March, April, or May. Practice tests are available online.
- 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. Prior to taking the test, students must consult with Mrs. Smith in the Guidance Office to obtain a Dual Enrollment Approval Application form and signature. Plan accordingly as test slots fill quickly.
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. Students are advised to 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. SCS must receive confirmation of your student's acceptance in the course by May 1st.
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Athletes In The News
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Upcoming Home Games
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Thursday - 2/21
V Girls Softball vs Booker at 4:00pm
V Boys Baseball vs Lemon Bay at 6:00pm
Friday - 2/22
MS V Girls Softball vs Bradenton Christian at 4:00pm
MS V Boys Baseball vs Bradenton Christian at 5:00pm
V Boys Baseball vs Manatee Heat at 7:00pm
Tuesday - 2/26
MS V Boys Baseball vs ODA at 6:00pm  Thursday - 2/28 V Girls Softball vs ODA at 4:00pm
JV Boys Baseball vs Southeast at 6:00pm Friday - 3/1V Boys Baseball vs Booker at 7:00pm Monday - 3/4MS V Girls Softball vs Canterbury at 4:00pm Tuesday - 3/5MS V Girls Softball vs SW Florida Christian at 4:00pm MS V Boys Baseball vs Imagine at 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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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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Prayer Requests
|  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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