First grade made their monthly 'Book Buddies' visit to Trinity Living Center this week. In addition to brightening the days of the participants and sharing their love of reading, students sang 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' and spread holiday cheer. 
Jag Weekly
December 4, 2016
Holiday Music and Memories

Dear Salisbury Academy Parents: 

On Thursday of this week our JK/K classes will present their annual Christmas Show. The show will be performed for the school during this week's chapel time on Thursday and again on Thursday evening for an audience of parents, friends, and family.

A sweet and beautifully coordinated performance by our youngest learners, the show also serves as a fond memory for our students as they mature and progress through their time here. Many of our older students who began with us as kindergarteners will recall with enthusiasm whether they were a donkey, angel, or some other Christmas role, and many of them can even recite the words to the songs that they sang.

We eagerly await the two musical celebrations of Christmas that lie ahead, both in our JK/K show and in the upcoming Christmas Extravaganza on December 16. Join us for the festivities as our children and Dr. Rob share their holiday cheer and musical talents!

Sincerely,

Beverly Fowler, Head of School
Important Dates


JK/K Christmas Show
Thurs., Dec. 8
9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Christmas Extravaganza
Fri., Dec. 16
10 a.m. 
Christmas break begins after noon dismissal. No ASK offered.

Staff Workday
Mon., Jan. 2
No school for students

School Resumes
Tues., Jan. 3  


Giving 100% Every Day, in Every Way
Giving 100% Every Day, in Every Way
Giving 100% Every Day, in Every Way

Annual Fund: Racing to the Finish

We need your support! Our donor giving report will be published the week of December 12. Your gift will help us reach 100% participation! 

Make your pledge online, pick up an envelope in the front office, or contact Tracey Baird at tbaird@salisburyacademy.org.


Thanking our Donors: Dec. 16 parking spot drawing

Thanking our Annual Fund Donors: 
Parking Spot Drawing

As a thank you for contributing to the "SA Knows No Limits" Annual Fund, we're giving away a reserved parking spot.
 
Don't miss your chance to be included in the drawing for a reserved parking spot in front of the main office. Two lucky families' names will be drawn during our Christmas Extravaganza on December 16.  Each family chosen will have access to the spot for half of the upcoming calendar year. Deadline for participation in the drawing is December 14. All families who have already given will be automatically entered into the drawing. 


Middle School Matters
  
"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas 
perhaps means a little bit more." 
                                             -Dr. Seuss

Spelling Bee Info
Classroom Spelling Bees will be completed by Monday, December 12. 
 
School Bee to be held on Thursday, January 19 following chapel. The top three school finishers will advance to the district intermediate bee.
 
The "Western Intermediate Non-Public District Spelling Bee" will be held Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. here at Salisbury Academy.
 
*In addition to the materials provided by the teachers, students can also find study materials at www.myspellit.com.

In the Community: Horizons Unlimited programming
Join Horizons Unlimited for a laser holiday show in the Margaret C. Woodson Planetarium on Dec. 17. Horizons will also be presenting a Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on that same day, Dec. 17. See the Horizons Christmas Programming flyer for more information.

In the Community: JLT Fieldhouse Holiday Basketball Camp, Dec. 19-21
Join Coach T. and his staff for a Co-ed Holiday Basketball Camp, December 19, 20 and 21 for 1st through 8th graders. 

Camp will run from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day. You can bring the kids for one day, two days or all three days.  Click here for more information

Lunch Menus
Mr. Gatti's will provide hot lunches Monday through Friday to our students enrolled in grades 1-8 during the 2016-2017 school year.
 


Chapel
Upcoming chapel times will be devoted to the morning show of the JK/K Christmas Show (Dec. 8) and practice for the Christmas Extravaganza (Extravaganza to be held on Friday, Dec. 16).

Chapel is held on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Families are welcome to join for this special community time! 

Booster Club
Upcoming fall Booster Club Pizza dates: 
Dec. 9

Athletics
Important Upcoming Events:
  • Parents please note the volunteer schedule for basketball season. If you are unable to fulfill your duty please find someone to replace your time slot.
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Monday, December 5
  • JV Girls Basketball Practice 3:15 - 4:15
  • Cheerleading Practice 3:15 - 4:30
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Practice 4:00 - 5:15 (Red Team)
  • JV Boys Basketball Practice 5:15 - 6:30
  • Varsity Boy Basketball Practice 6:15 - 7:45
 
Tuesday, December 6   
  • JV Girls Basketball Practice 3:15 - 4:15
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Practice 4:00 - 5:15
  • JV Boys Basketball Practice 5:15 - 6:30
  • Varsity Boys Basketball Practice 6:15 - 7:45
Wednesday, December 7  
  • JV Boys Basketball Game @ Home VS Westchester 3:30 (Booster volunteers: Parents of Josh Portillo and Zeb Harry)
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Game @ Home VS Westchester 4:45 (Booster volunteers: Parents of Makhiya Lea and Madelyne Lawrence)
  • Varsity Boys Basketball Game @ Home VS Westchester 6:00 (Booster volunteers: Parents of Harrison McCall and Damian Brandon)
  • Cheerleading 4:45 & 6:00
  • Info for games VS Westchester
    • White uniforms
    • JV Boys team will be dismissed from class at 2:50
 Thursday, December 8 - No Athletics

  Friday, December 9  
  • JV Girls Basketball Game @ Home VS Summit School 4:00 (White Uniform)(Booster volunteers: Parents of Reid Hlavacek and Luke Bryan)
  • JV Boys Basketball Game @ Home VS Summit School 5:00 (White Uniform)(Booster volunteers: Parents of Kari Downs and Calli Harris)
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Game @ Summit School 5:00
  • Varsity Boys Basketball Game @ Summit School 6:00
  • Info. for the varsity games at Summit
    • Athletes will need to carpool
    • Blue uniforms
    • Girls should arrive by 4:30
    • Boys should arrive by 5:30

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