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SA families and the larger community joined together for SA's environmental film festival on Friday night.
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| An Amazing Day of Community |
Dear Salisbury Academy Parents:
Wow! What an amazing Grandperson's Day we celebrated on Friday. With well over 500 in attendance, Dr. Rob and his students delivered a fun and entertaining program that had everyone tapping their toes and singing along to the well-loved Beatles songs. We would like to say thank you to Kurt Richter and his team of parent volunteers for providing refreshments, decorations, and a warm, friendly setting to enjoy this special day. A big thank you to Bryan Wymbs, Rob Spieler, and Brad Williams for their work in getting everyone safely parked.
The feedback from our guests was heartwarming. So many commented on the community feeling in our school. The sense of family and belonging reminded them of times long ago and brought a sense of hope that the environment here will produce students of character, service, and leadership.
The second part of our day culminated with a beautiful night under the stars enjoying the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival. Fun was had by all who enjoyed pumpkin painting, bowling, corn hole, and the chance to just run and play with friends. Thank you to Coach Wilson for providing refreshments for the event as a Booster Club fundraiser. We greatly appreciate the support of the Mona Lisa and Lee Wallace Family Foundation to bring this event to our community.
Community defined as "a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals" was certainly felt by all on Friday. What a gift it was to be reminded of the gift of community we share here at SA together.
Sincerely,
Beverly Fowler, Head of School
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Important Dates
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Boy Scout Sign-Up Night
Thurs., Oct. 20
For parents of male students in grades 1-5. Meeting will take place in the library from 6-7 p.m.
Fall Fundraiser Ends
Mon., Oct. 24
See below for the link to Genevieve's products. Thank you for your support!
PSA Dress-Down Day
Fri., Oct. 28
Students in grades 1-8 will enjoy a non-unifom day by bringing in $2 and a canned good.
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Pumpkins, Community, and Outdoor Adventure at Environmental Film Festival
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The air was crisp and the pumpkins turned into works of art on Friday night as SA families and the larger community joined Salisbury Academy in our first-ever environmental film festival. Children decorated and bowled with pumpkins along with other fun fall crafts and games as adults chatted and awaited for the series of adventure films to begin.
Once the show began, everyone in the audience was swept away to fantastic destinations around the globe. The audience was exposed to critical areas of need on our planet and left with a heightened sense of our duty to protect the animals, plants, and ecosystems of our world. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the Mona Lisa & Lee Wallace Foundation for sponsoring this meaningful event!
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Because SA Knows No Limits: Give today!
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Have you made your gift or pledge?
Every gift matters! Make your gift today and help SA reach 100% family participation.
Participation in the annual fund is widely viewed as a measure of the school's mission, direction, and core values. Each gift demonstrates the belief in the power and significance of an SA education!
Total pledges to date: $31,972
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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
- Anne of Green Gables
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Genevieve's Fall Fundraiser: Just 8 days left of the sale!
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Share the full selection of wrapping paper (produced by the manufacturers of Sally Foster paper), candies, and gift items through the traditional order form, or by simply sharing SA's custom Genevieve's link with friends and family:
School ID: 14146
Online orders will receive free shipping for purchases over $70!
When placing online orders, shoppers will enter the school ID# (14146), and the name,
teacher, and grade of the child to whom the sale is credited. Thank you for your support!
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Boy Scouts Sign-Up Night: Thurs., Oct. 20
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The Boy Scouts of America will make their annual visit to the male students in SA's 1st through 5th grade classes next week, on Wednesday, October 19. To follow up, a sign-up night will take place on Thursday, October 20 from 6-7 p.m. in SA's library. Parents of males students in grades 1- 5 are welcome to join!
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Coffee and Converstation Nov. 17: The Gift of Failure
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We invite you to our first Coffee and Conversation of the year as we revisit our spring announcement of a book discussion using The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey:
November 17 at 8:00 a.m.
This New York Times best-seller has been recommended by many high school and college counselors to help address the issues they are seeing with students needing the opportunity to take more control of their learning environments to prepare them for the future.
Book description: In the tradition of Paul Tough's How Children Succeed and Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this groundbreaking manifesto focuses on the critical school years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience the disappointment and frustration that occur from life's inevitable problems so that they can grow up to be successful, resilient, and self-reliant adults.
Providing a path toward solutions, Lahey lays out a blueprint with targeted advice for handling homework, report cards, social dynamics, and sports. Most importantly, she sets forth a plan to help parents learn to step back and embrace their children's failures. Hard-hitting yet warm and wise, The Gift of Failure is essential reading for parents, educators, and psychologists nationwide who want to help children succeed.
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Mr. Gatti's will provide hot lunches Monday through Friday to our students enrolled in grades 1-8 during the 2016-2017 school year.
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Our October 20 chapel speaker will be Pastor Danielle DeNise of St. John's Lutheran Church, sharing on the virtues of self-control and self-discipline.
Chapel is held on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Families are welcome to join for this special community time!
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Booster Club Meeting this week, on Wednesday, October 19 at 2 p.m.
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Upcoming fall Booster Club Pizza dates:
Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 9
Booster Club Pizza payments are now being accepted:
Lower School: 9 months for $54
Middle School: 9 months for $63
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Important Upcoming Events:
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Booster Club meeting Wednesday, October 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
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Mandatory winter sports meeting for parents October 19 at 6:00 p.m.
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Fall Sports Pep Rally October 20 @ 2:15 p.m.
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Morning Madness for 7th/8th grade basketball players October 24 6:30 a.m.
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We are seeking volunteers to help with the concession stand at the Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Salisbury Academy on October 22
Announcements:
Booster Club Volunteer Schedule: Please note the home game volunteer schedule. If you are not able to fulfill your duty please find another volunteer. Thank you! Click here for the full volunteer schedule.
Annual Sports Passes: $70 - What a deal! Any family who has student athletes will save money by purchasing an annual sports pass.
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Monday, October 17
- Girls Tennis Practice: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. @ CCS for 4th grade and tennis only players
- JV Volleyball Game @ Hickory Christian 4:00 (Providence) Dismiss from class at 1:55pm 3260 6th St. Drive NW Hickory, NC 28601
- Varsity Soccer Game @ Hickory Christian 4:00 (Jag Wagon) Dismiss from class at 2:00 ***Note this game is not at Hickory Christian*** This game will be at the Shuford YMCA 1104 Conover Blvd. E Conover, NC 28613
- Varsity Volleyball Game @ Hickory Christian 5:00 (Providence) Dismiss from class at 1:55pm 3260 6th St. Drive NW Hickory, NC 28601
Tuesday, October 18
- Conference Cross Country Meet @ Sacred Heart 4:00 All runners should arrive at Sacred Heart by 3:30 for warm-ups
- Varsity Volleyball Practice: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- Varsity Soccer Practice: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19
- Girls Tennis Match VS Knox Middle @ the Country Club of Salisbury 4:00 Players should arrive by 3:30 for warm-ups
Thursday, October 20
- Fall Sports PEP Rally 2:15
- Varsity Soccer Practice: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
- Girls Tennis Match @ Catawba College (Sacred Heart) 4:00 Players should arrive by 3:30 for warm-ups
- Varsity Volleyball Practice: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 21 - NO Athletics
Saturday, October 22
- WCCAA Conference Soccer Tournament @ Sacred Heart 9:00 (More information to come)
- WCCAA Conference Soccer Tournament @ Salisbury Academy 9:00 - 4:00 (More information to come)
**We are looking for volunteers to help run the concession stand for the WCCAA Conference Volleyball Tournament.
Game times:
9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00. If you are willing to volunteer please email Coach Wilson and let him know the times you are willing to help.
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Did you know:
The amount of water on Earth is constant, and continually recycled over time: some of the water you drink will have passed through a dinosaur.
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