In This Issue
Christmas Parade
WCYB Segment
Giving Back
The Spanish Corner
Bake Sale
"Granny Awards"
Middle School Movie Making
Food Drive
Yearbook Ads
Book Fair
Important Notice Regarding Children's Center
The Week in Pictures
Upcoming Events
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Faculty/Administration Participation in 2013-14 Annual Giving Campaign
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Board of Directors Participation in 2013-14 Annual Giving Campaign
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Parent Participation in 2013-14 Annual Giving Campaign to date (30%)
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Can you guess who, from Sullins, played football with Elvis Presley AND sang in a band with Cybill Shepherd?
Answer: Dr. Ronald Sykes
Did you know that Coach Paul's latest hobby is working with raptors and birds of prey?
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Sullins Academy Mission
To ensure success for our children in the global community, the mission of Sullins Academy is to provide a positive educational environment, fostering academic excellence while maintaining a commitment to the core values of integrity, honesty, respect, responsibility, and service to others. We develop minds and character while providing inspiration for a lifetime.
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Greetings!
Here is your news for Nov. 25-29 at Sullins Academy.
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Come and Join Us for the
 The annual Bristol Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. Sullins families are invited to ride or walk alongside our holiday-themed float. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent.
Let Mrs. Schumaker know if you will ride or walk in the parade. We have special attire for Sullins participants. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather, the parade goes on rain or shine.
The parade route extends from the line-up area on Bob Morrison Blvd. to the Bristol Train Station. Participants on foot must be able to keep pace with the parade, and must remain in the procession until the end. Participants on foot may HAND candy to spectators (no candy may be thrown from the float). Those who wish to ride or walk in the parade will gather at the Euclid Ave. Food City parking lot at 6:30 p.m. T he Sullins float will be in Section 4, just past the Bristol Herald Courier building.
NOTE: No Cars will be allowed to drive on Morrison Blvd
We hope to have a good representation of students in all grades, so come on out and enjoy the parade. Spectators are also welcome to cheer for our float as it goes by. Prizes will be awarded for the best entries.
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Community Service Update
 Members of the Sullins Academy Student Council were recently featured in a segment that aired on WCYB on November 20. Toiletries and personal hygiene products were packaged for donation to the Salvation Army. This project was in collaboration with St. Anne's School and was greatly appreciated by the recipients.
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Giving Back 
In the spirit of giving, another opportunity to support The Salvation Army has presented itself to Sullins families. Volunteers have been requested to help hand out the bags of toiletries we provided for the families (see article above). The distribution will be on Thanksgiving Day when families are dining at the downtown location. The time frame is from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; any assistance you can provide would be much appreciated. If you or members of your family are able to assist, please let Tammy Nichols, Community Service Chair, know by email: bnemommy@comcast.net.
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The Spanish Corner
Where in the World is the 8th Grade Today?
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Riley, Andy and Brandon
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 The Most Delicious Part of Grandparents' Day
The annual Sullins Academy Bake Sale is scheduled for Grandparents' Day - Tuesday, November 26. The sale will begin immediately following morning drop-off. Items will be available for purchase in the cafeteria until the program starts. All proceeds benefit the Sullins Parents Association.
Please come to the conference room, from 8:15 - 1 p.m. on the 25th if you are available to assist with wrapping items. After 1:00, help will be needed in the cafeteria. Please call or text Katy Davidson at 276-356-2404.
All donations should be dropped off in the conference room by 8:15 a.m., November 25.
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Tuesday is the big day for the Grandparents' Day program! I know the students are very excited to present our show, entitled "The Granny Awards." Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters. Who will win best Female and Male Vocalist, Best Dramatic Scene, Best Choreography, Best Rap, and the most coveted Best Villain Award?
Come to the Sullins gymnasium Tuesday morning at 9:00 to find out and hear your favorite performers in second through sixth grade. Don't forget to keep an eye on the nasty Big Bad Wolf, who might try to steal a Granny Award throughout the show. There will also be a special presentation before the Awards by the Preschool through First grade classes called "Jungle Party Tonight." You might see some jungle animals or people on safari through the jungle. It is sure to be a fun morning for all!
Just a few reminders: On Tuesday, students should wear their costumes to school and go to their classes at 8:00AM where they will wait to line up. After the program, all students will be dismissed to their classrooms where you can pick them up for Thanksgiving Break. We will be tearing everything down and setting the music room up after the program, so please stay and help, if you can.
I want to say a huge "THANK YOU" to the following parents who helped with set up on Thursday: Mike Archdeacon, Brad Crabtree, Shelly Fennell, Karin Olsen, and Jennifer Starling. I couldn't have done it without you. I hope to see you all next Tuesday.
--Mrs. Erin Looney
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Okay, We CAN Read a Book
AND Make a Movie!
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Tucker's Language Arts Trailer
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As part of the middle school language arts exam, the students were asked to produce a movie trailer advertising their book report book. The students read their books, wrote a summary of the book, made a story board for their movie trailer, and then produced the movie trailer in iMovie. They filmed, took pictures, added music and voice overs to their trailers. The students enjoyed this project and asked if they could do it again!
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"Fill Those Barrels!"
Dr. Sykes has set a goal of a TON OF FOOD for Sullins Academy to take to our local food pantry. This equals almost 10 cans of food per student. Keep bringing in those cans and let's see what a ton of canned food looks like! The barrels in the front lobby are waiting for your donations!
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Time is Running Out to Reserve Your Blazer Ad
It's time to reserve a spot for your personal or business ad in the 2013-2014 Sullins Academy Blazer. Please print and fill out the page below and return to your child's teacher or advisor by December 2, 2013. Space is limited, so reservations will be on a first come, first serve basis.
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The Book Fair Offers Great Reading for Everyone!
Book Fair Dates: November 18 - 26, 2013
Shopping Hours: 7:30 - 4:30
Special Events: Grandparents' Day
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Coach Paul and his assistant, Maddie, had a busy day teaching P.E. classes.
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First grade was delighted to watch their volcanoes "explode" after adding vinegar as the final ingredient.
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The 4th grade was proud to show off their dioramas and headdress book reports.
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Mrs. V was working hard on lesson plans behind her wall of books.
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Kindergarten visited Food City to purchase items for their Thanksgiving Feast, scheduled for next week.
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Important Notice:
The Children's Center will close on December 20 at 5:30 p.m. It will re-open on Monday, January 6. Care is not available during the Winter Break.
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 Monday, 11/25-Preschool and Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feasts
-Grandparents' Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
-Book Fair will be open 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
-Cheerleading practice, 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
-Swim Team practice, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
-No piano lessons
Tuesday, 11/26 -SPA Bake Sale (Please put all baked goods in the conference room on Monday)
-Grandparents' Day Program
-The Book Fair will be open before and after the Grandparents' Day Program
-Dismissal after program
-End of First Trimester
-Basketball practice, boys, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
-No Piano Lessons
Wednesday, 11/27- Friday, 11/29
-Thanksgiving Break - Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, 12/2 -School Resumes
-Cheerleading practice, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
-Swim Team practice, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at TN High School
Tuesday, 12/3
-Boys Basketball Game, Sullins vs. Titans away at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/4
Swim Team practice, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at TN High School Thursday, 12/5
Christmas Parade - Starts at 7:00 p.m. If you are walking with the float, please be at the float location no later than 6:30 p.m. The floats will be lined up on Morrison Blvd. and the Sullins float can be found in Section 4, close to the Bristol Herald Courier. Friday, 12/6
Report Cards go home Boys Basketball game, Sullins vs. Kachea at home 5:00 p.m.
REMINDERS & ETCETERAS...
Friday, December 13 -School-Wide Spelling Bee -
2:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
-Food City Cash Cards -
This is an ongoing fundraiser for our school. Stop by the office and get your cards; they spend the same as cash at Food City.
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If you have any items of interest that you would like included in the "Eagle's Nest", please feel free to send your suggestions to me at mbarrett@sullinsacademy.org by noon on Wednesday.
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