MARCH
11.................Blazer Olympics (K-5th) 11.................Jeans Day (K-8th) 11.................Keva Day ( Strawberry Squeezer & Passion Paradise) 11.................End of 3rd Quarter 12-18............Spring Break - No School 24.................Grandparents' Day (PreK-5th) 25.................Good Friday - No School 27.................Easter 28.................Easter Break - No School 31.................Open House
APRIL
1...................Jeans Day (K-8th)
1-2................High School Spring Drama Production 7...................PTA Meeting - everyone welcome (3:15pm Media Center) 7-12..............High School Choral Festival (Kalona, Iowa) 8...................Jeans Day (K-8th) 9...................Odyssey of the Mind State Competition (Orlando) 13-14............Standardized Testing (2nd-8th)
11-15............Jr. Blazer Soccer Clinic
15.................Jeans Day (K-8th)
15.................Chick-fil-a Day
15.................Family Movie Night sponsored by the PTA
16.................Jr. Blazer Cheer Clinic
21.................Open House
21.................International Festival
23-26............High School Orchestra Trip
29.................Spirit Day (all students)
29.................Keva Day (Strawberry Squeezer & Lemon Berry Zinger)
30.................Prom
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Friday, March 11
8:30am - 11:30am (approx.)
Blazer Olympics is a day when kindergarten through 5th grade students participate in field game competitions. Students compete within their grade level in both Blue/Gold team competitions and individual competitions. Parents are encouraged to come cheer on the teams and be a part of this wonderful tradition. If you would like to volunteer email Coach Landrum at klandrum@sarasotachristian.org. Don't forget to have your child wear their team color. If you ordered a shirt it is going home with your student today. Click here for the list of assigned team colors.
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Has your child lost a lunchbox, sweatshirt, shoes, etc.?
Items from our lost & found are on display in the hallway near the clinic.
Please check the tables to claim your child's items. Items unclaimed by Friday, March 11 will be donated or discarded.
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Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to States
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This past weekend 3 of our Odyssey of the Mind teams advanced to State Competition!
Our 3rd/4th grade team came in second place in its problem and division and has advanced to State Competition in Orlando on UCF's campus, Saturday, April 9th.
Our Middle School team came in second place in its problem and division and has also advanced to State Competition.
Our 10th/11th grade team came in first place in its problem and division, earning a Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award for its long-term solution. This award represents the essence of the Odyssey of the Mind program and is given to teams that display tremendous creativity and risk-taking at competition. This team will also compete at the State Competition.
Our Primary team also knocked it out of the park with their first ever appearance at competition. This team of 6 kindergarten through 2nd graders performed well and had a great time. Note: Primary teams don't advance to States based on a score, they are placed in a random drawing. WAY TO GO SCS ODYSSEY STUDENTS!
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Der Dutchman Pie Vouchers Available Through FRIDAY
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The Global Family Committee is excited to announce they are offering Der Dutchman pie vouchers just in time for Easter.
Proceeds will benefit our 13 partner schools around the world, which SCS supports with prayer and finances while learning about their cultures in our classrooms.
ORDERING: Simply complete an order form and turn in with payment (cash or checks payable to SCS) to the front office or homeroom/first period teacher by Friday, March 11.
Over 20 different pies to choose from!
apple, dutch apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, peach, pumpkin, rhubarb, strawberry-rhubarb, key lime, custard, lemon meringue, banana cream, black raspberry cream, butterscotch cream, chocolate cream, chocolate peanut butter cream, coconut cream, peanut butter cream, red raspberry cream, pecan, black raspberry, red raspberry
Perfect for:
Everyone loves pie, so don't forget to ask your friends and family to order a voucher too!
DELIVERY: Pie vouchers will be delivered to students on Monday, March 21.
NOTE: Easter pie orders must be placed by Thursday, March 24 for Saturday, March 26 pick-up.
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Auction & Festival Raises Over $148,000
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A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone! We sincerely appreciate everyone who volunteered, sponsored, and attended the event to help make it a success!
FUN FACTS
- $36,100 was raised toward the purchase of new bleachers! (only $13,900 left of the $50,000 price tag)
- 290 donors donated 586 items to auction
- 453 BBQ pork dinners were served Friday night
- 500+ Amish donuts were consumed
- 3667 game tickets were played
- 25% Tuition Drawing Winner was freshman Casey Carle
- Volunteers worked over 1100 shift hours throughout the weekend
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Thursday, March 24
8:30-10:30am
Pre-K through 5th grade students are encouraged to invite their grandparents or a special friend to Grandparents' Day.
If you haven't turned in your invitation request form yet, please email the form ASAP to Amy Schlabach at aschlabach@sarasotachristian.org.
Note: Mrs. Smith's afternoon Pre-K class' grandparent celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m.
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Follow the Superintendent on Twitter!
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Now you can follow Superintendent Ryan Lehman on Twitter ( @SCSLehman) as he shares about campus happenings. Don't forget you can also follow the school ( SRQChristian) for updates.
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Students Lead Weekly Bible Studies
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This year, many middle school students desired to hold a weekly Bible studies, so they reached out the principal Bradford to get their idea in started. Each Wednesday, middle school girls meet in Mrs. Bradford's office and on Fridays middle school boys meet in Mr. Graber's room. All students are welcome to come anytime time. We are impressed with their initiative and excited to see them study God's Word on their own accord.
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Re-Enroll Now Before Classes Fill Up
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Remember to re-enroll online through your RenWeb account to secure your child's place at SCS for the 2016-17 school year.
Available seats have now been opened to new students. So, don't miss out on securing a space for your child.
If you need assistance, please contact Sharon Zickefoose, Director of Admissions at admissions@sarasotachristian.org or 371-6481, ext. 238.
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Below are the opening/closing dates for the 2016-17 school year.
NOTE: We moved the last day of school up a week this year in order for our Odyssey of the Mind seniors to participate in graduation because of the timing of their World Competition.
Therefore we will be starting school on a Monday instead of Wednesday and school will be in session the day after Auction. We also will not have the two additional professional days in February because our faculty only attend the conference every other year.
August 15 - K-12 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 22 - PRE-K FIRST DAY
September 5 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
October 14 - END QUARTER 1
October 24 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Day
November 21-25 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break (K-12)
December 16 - END QUARTER 2
December 19-30 - NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break
January 2 - CLASSES RESUME
January 16 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
February 6-10 - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break (K-12)
February 17-18 - AUCTION WEEKEND
February 20 - SCHOOL IN SESSION - President's Day
March 10 - END QUARTER 3
March 13-17 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 14 - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
April 17 - NO SCHOOL - Easter Break
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The past three years we've won Best Private School by Family Living magazine readers. Help SCS win for the 4th year in a row and vote today!
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Host Families Needed for International Volunteer Exchange Program
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SCS is seeking two host families to open their home and offer a warm welcome to instructors who have been approved by the International Volunteer Exchange Program [IVEP] to serve at SCS for the 2016-17 school year as teaching assistants.
The volunteers selected are passionate about serving Christ, sharing cultural experiences, and learning about different educational practices. They will arrive on campus in August and leave for a summer assignment in June. While extending hospitality, host families will also receive remuneration. For more information about becoming a host family or supporting this cultural exchange please contact Dawn Graber at dgraber@sarasotachristian.org or 941-371-6481, ext. 262. IVEP, under the umbrella of Mennonite Central Committee, is a yearlong work and cultural exchange opportunity for young, Christian adults. Every year 60 IVEP participants come from more than 25 countries around the world to volunteer in the U.S. or Canada, where they live with a local family. Click here for general information on IVEP hosting.
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School-wide International Festival
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Thursday, April 21
5:30-7:30pm
Save the date for our school-wide International Festival, when the SCS campus will celebrate the world God loves.
K-12 students and each grade will be a part of music, art, storytelling, games, and presentations. A delicious dinner will also be available.
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Regional Science Fair Winners
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SCS had 2 first place winners and 1 special award winner at the Regional Science Fair
Ninth grader, Rocco Vidaurre won 1st place in Physics for his project "A Heated Attraction."
Eighth grader, Joe Kelley shared 1st place in Physical Science for his project "How Does the Strength of a Magnet Vary with Temperature?
In addition, 8th grader, Morgan Hough was given a special Engineering Award for her project,"Obstacle Avoidance Robots" which relates to space.
Congratulations to all the SCS participants and winners at this year's science fair!
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Seniors should register to take the SAT and/or ACT as soon as possible, if they have not yet tested or obtained benchmark scores showing readiness for college or career. Juniors are encouraged to test as well; it's good practice and gives the opportunity to take again.
SAT registration is due by April 8 for the May 7 test. The ACT registration is due by May 6 for the June 11 test.
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College Recruiting Seminar for Student-Athletes
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Please mark your calendar for April 18th, 7:00 pm and attend this FREE informational
seminar on the college recruiting process.
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Morning Adult Workout Class at SCS
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Looking to start your day with a workout?
SCS is a host site for Armor Fitness
on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Armor Fitness Sarasota ( Ephesians 6:10-14) is a 45-minute workout session that includes high intensity circuits with a mix of cardiovascular and strength training. This fun workout will increase energy, burn calories and improve overall fitness.
You will be led through several stations that change daily to keep you from getting bored. This workout is designed for all levels of fitness and most exercises can be modified to build endurance and strength. Monday & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15am Sarasota Christian School Gym use Palmer Blvd. entrance
(potential 6:00am class coming soon)
First Class Free!
Then $5/class. No contracts, no monthly rate just pay as you go.
Lead by Cindy Wiegand,
Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Contact Cindy at 926-0959 or cindy@buydesignsrq.com for more information
and let her know if you're interested in a 6:00am class.
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Varsity Head Coach, Brett Mitchell, will direct the clinic, in the gym. Players will learn the international game of futbol as a base on which to build their skills upon. The clinic will include hands on instruction and participation in the following ways:
*Rules of the game *Creativity *Passing *Shooting *Ball Control *Fun Games
Coach Mitchell brings both experience and knowledge to teach the fundamentals of proper soccer. The Jr. Blazer Soccer Clinic program will help your child develop the necessary skills for success, and have lots of fun at the same time! Games will be a part of the week-long experience which includes character lessons from God's Word.
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2nd Annual Jr. Blazer Cheer Clinic
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Your daughter from Grades K-7 will receive experienced instruction from the SCS Cheerleaders, under the direction of Coach Michelle Hough who brings many years of experience and knowledge as a certified cheer coach. The SCS cheerleaders will provide hands on instruction and participation in the basic and advanced cheerleading fundamentals. The cheer clinic will include:
*Cheer T-shirt *Chants *Cheering *Stunting *Parent Showcase
The Blazer Cheer Clinic will help your daughter develop the necessary skills for cheer success, and have lots of fun at the same time! Participants will be grouped according age and skill.
Current 5th through 7th graders who are interested in trying out for the MS Cheer Team, this clinic is for you! We will be teaching the 2016-2017 team tryout material in advance.
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Congratulations to seniors Cheyenne Miller and Anikka Jensen
on signing to play volleyball at Pasco Hernando State College!
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Another 1st Place in the books for our Cheerleaders!
Congrats ladies on winning the State Fair Championship!
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Congratulations to McKenzie Lantz
on being named 2A Girls Basketball Player of the Year and
to Scott Lantz on being named 2A Girls Basketball Coach of the Year!
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Congratulations to 3 SCS athletes who were named to
The Herald-Tribune's Best of HT Preps All-Star Team!
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Thursday - 3/10
MS Baseball at Bradenton Christian 4 PM
HS Softball vs Seacrest Country Day School 4 PM
HS Baseball vs Seacrest Country Day School 5 PM
Friday - 3/11
HS Softball at St.Stephens 4 PM
HS Baseball at IMG Academy 4 PM
HS Track at Calvary Christian Invitational 3 PM
Tuesday - 3/15
HS Baseball vs Silo High School, Durrant OK 6 PM
Thursday - 3/17
HS Baseball vs St. James School, Hagerstown MD 6 PM
Monday - 3/21
MS Baseball vs Seffner Christian 4 PM
HS Softball vs Southeast High School 4 PM
HS Baseball vs Imagine School-North Port 7 PM
Tuesday - 3/22
MS Tennis vs St. Marthas at The Oaks Tennis Center 4 PM
MS Baseball vs St. Stephens 4 PM
HS Softball at St. Petersburg Catholic 4 PM
HS Baseball vs The Out-of-Door Academy 7 PM
Thursday - 3/24
MS Baseball at Seffner Christian 4:30 PM
HS Softball at Everglades City 4 PM
HS Baseball at Everglades City 4 PM
Tuesday - 3/29
HS Softball vs Lakeland Christian 4 PM
HS Baseball at Seffner Christian 4:30 PM
Thursday - 3/31
HS Softball vs Booker High School 4 PM
HS Baseball at Gulf Coast HEAT 7 PM
Friday - 4/1
HS Track at Cardinal Mooney Tri-Meet 4 PM
HS Softball vs Everglades City 4 PM
HS Baseball vs Everglades City 4 PM
Note: Games subject to change; please check the athletic calendar for the most up-to-date information.
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