In This Issue
Parent Participation
Family Game Night
Yearbook Ads
Eagle Day
BBQ
Weather Notice
Pancake Breakfast
Preamble
This 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 (40%)
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Becca Powers will be placing an order for Spirit Wear. If you are interested in purchasing a Sullins tumbler, cap, stadium blanket, t-shirt or sweatshirt, please contact her at
276.669.4101 during regular office hours.
Fun Facts of the Day:
1. Did you know that it takes 8.5 minutes for light to get from the sun to the earth?
2.Did you know that the first CD pressed in the US was "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen?
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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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 The Eagle's Nest |
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Greetings!
Here is your news for January 27-31, 2014
at Sullins Academy.
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 Parent Participation is the Goal
By now you have noticed the thermometers as you drive by the school's front doors. Each thermometer represents the percentage of parents participating in the 2013-2014 Annual Giving campaign. The goal for this year is $126,000 in unrestricted gifts for Annual Fund and Scholarship Gifts. As of today, we have already reached nearly 80% of our dollar goal. We are sure to be successful by June 30. We need your help to increase current parent participation, however!
As we apply to corporations and foundations for grants of support, we are usually asked, "What percentage of your parents contribute to the school?" This is seen as an important indicator of the health of our school and of the confidence that you, our shareholders, have in Sullins Academy. In the next few weeks, we would like to see the thermometers move up to exceed 80%. Your gift of any amount will be counted toward our goals, and pledges that are payable by the end of the academic year count for participation. (100% would be OK!) Going above 80% puts Sullins Academy in the elite level of all independent schools in VAIS, thereby bringing recognition from Richmond to our programs in Southwest Virginia.
As an experienced Head of School, I never want to discount all the gifts and time you, our parents, give to make Sullins a wonderful learning community. You have baked cakes, volunteered in a thousand ways, and given to the library's Birthday Book Club and Book Fair, grandparents' day, sports teams, and many other areas. We acknowledge that and say a sincere "Thank You!" Equally important, however, are the contributions that are used to operate the school, providing essential resources for classroom materials, faculty salaries, financial aid, building maintenance, and more. It is only these unrestricted contributions that count in our parent participation goals.
LET'S MOVE THOSE THERMOMETERS!!
Go Eagles!
--Dr. Ronald P. Sykes
Interim Head of School
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January 31, 2014
Admittance Cost:
$10 per person or
$25 per family
Make Plans Now to Attend The Most
FUN SPA Fundraising Event of the Year!
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AN URGENT NOTE FOR THOSE WHO PURCHASED A YEARBOOK AD
The deadline for submitting all of your ad content
was MONDAY, January 13. This deadline was determined by Jostens deadline. If you have not done so, send in your digital photo(s) and text ASAP so your layout can be prepared for final print. If you have questions regarding size, formatting, or design, please contact Mara Barrett immediately at mbarrett@sullinsacademy.org
or 276.669.4101.
It is imperative that all artwork be turned in
as soon as possible!
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Coming Soon...
Reading Month
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Eagle Day
With the success of our first Eagle Day in early November, Sullins will be hosting another such day on
Wednesday, January 29. Eagle Days are occasions in which Sullins students in grades 1-8 are encouraged to bring a friend to school. Ideally, the guest will be a peer who is interested in learning more about our school. If you have referred a neighbor, co-worker, or friend to Sullins, this is the perfect opportunity for that student to experience a day as an Eagle! Dr. Sykes and I will be available to talk with parents and give tours, and our faculty will provide a wonderful day for our guests!
If your child is planning on bringing a friend, please let me know by Monday, January 27, so our teachers can prepare. --Becca Powers Director of Admissions |
 SPA Spring Event!
The Sullins Parents Association is at work planning the "spring event," a barbeque and silent auction with the Black Lillies for entertainment. The big event will be MARCH 29, 2014, and it's going to be a lot of fun! Tickets will go on sale very soon, so keep looking for information in The Eagle's Nest.
An event like this requires months of planning, so we are seeking your help and support now. Do you have an item or idea for the silent auction? If so, please click on the link below, print the donation form, and return it to the front desk. You may also contact our Director of Development, Katy Sikorski. Underwriters are welcome at the following levels: $500, $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. Please contact Katy Sikorski (ksikorski@sullinsacademy.org) or me for details.
The barbeque and silent auction will be here soon. If you are interested in volunteering for some part of this event (sending invitations, selling tickets, decorating, setting up the silent auction, etc.), we can guarantee that your help will be needed. As the plans are being developed, feel free to get on board. Thank you for any support you can offer. Save March 29 for a great time at this Sullins community event.
--Melissa Steward, SPA President
msteward2010@yahoo.com
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Important Note to Parents
As we progress through January and February, we feel sure there will be school closings due to bad weather. Sullins Academy closings will be communicated through Parent Alerts, through RenWeb, emails and our local television stations.
Because our school enrollment comes from a 40-mile radius around the campus, there may be mornings where our immediate area is considered safe and yet your area is questionable. Please do not endanger life, limb or property to come to school if you deem it dangerous. Simply call in or send a note the following day and the absence will be excused.
Parents will be the final authority on the safety of their children.
--Dr. Ronald Sykes
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Calling All Griddle Gurus!!
On February 14, prepare to celebrate hearts and flowers.... AND PANCAKES! In recognition of parents' support for Sullins, families will enjoy breakfast together at school. If you fancy yourself a breakfast chef, specializing in pancakes, contact Katy Sikorski now to sign up. Griddles, mix, and cooking utensils are provided. The only thing we need is your cooking expertise.
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Fourth Grade Performs the Preamble
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Constitution Preamble
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 | Some of the P.E classes had fun playing hockey on roller blades this week.
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 | Third grade drew life size penguins after their novel study and research.
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 | Sullins won their basketball game against TEACH on Thursday evening.
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 | Coach Paul demonstrates proper weight training techniques to his students.
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 | Students enjoyed recording public service announcements for Reading Month at WABN this week.
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Monday, 1/27
-8th grade Public Speaking during assembly, Corie Cozart and Lily McKenzie
-Drama Practice - 3:30-5:00 p.m.
-Boys basketball game - Sullins vs. Tri-Cities at home, 6:30 p.m. Cheerleaders arrive at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/29
-Cupcakes for sale during lunch - $1 each - This is to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This month the focus is on Lymphoma and the color for that is lime green. Everyone may wear the color green with their khaki. You do not have to pay to wear green.
-"Eagle Day" - Bring a friend to school for the day. You need to let Mrs. Powers know and complete the proper paperwork.
Thursday, 1/30 -Boys basketball game, Sullins vs. ACS at home, 6:30 p.m. Cheerleaders arrive at 5:30 -Drama practice - 3:30-4:30 p.m. (shorter practice due to the basketball game)
Friday, 1/31
-Cupcakes for a Cure Committee Meeting at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Looney's room
-Family Fun Night at 6:00 p.m.
REMINDERS & ETCETERAS...
-Bristol Soccer Association 2014 Registration deadline is February 28. Games are played in April and May. This is for ages 5 and up, girls and boys. If you need information or need to register please visit www.bristolsoccer.com or call 276-644-9844
-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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