In This Issue
Bringing Back the BBQ
Reserve Your Yearbook
Annual Fund
Weather Notice
Auction Item
Congratulations
Pancake Breakfast
Stretching the Truth
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 (43%)
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Fun Facts of the Day
1. Did you know that
you're born with 300 bones, but by the time you become an adult, you only have 206?
2.Did you know that
dolphins sleep with one eye open?
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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 February 17-21, 2014
at Sullins Academy.
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 Bringing Back the BBQ
Buy tickets now for Bringing Back the BBQ, the SPA spring event on MARCH 29, 2014. Tickets will be $60 per person in advance and $70 at the door. The Sign-Up Form is located in the front office hallway.
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. 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.
--Melissa Steward, SPA President
msteward2010@yahoo.com
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It's Time to Reserve Your Yearbook!
It's hard to believe, but it's time to reserve your 2013-2014 Blazer. There is a limited number of yearbooks printed each year and only those with reservations are guaranteed to receive a copy in May. In order to reserve your Sullins Blazer, please send a deposit of $5 for each yearbook you plan to purchase. Click the link below, print and fill out the form and return it to the school by Friday, February 28th to insure your child receives a copy of this year's Blazer.
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Sullins Academy will be hosting this year's Ocanosta District Pinewood Derby on Friday, February 21, 2014.
For more information please click the link below.
Pinewood Derby 2014
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 Have you made your annual fund gift yet?
Questions about giving?
Please contact Katy Sikorski
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 IMPORTANT
WEATHER NOTICE
Sullins Academy will add immediately a ONE HOUR DELAY to its other alternatives for delayed schedules. If, because of inclement weather or concern for "black ice," we announce a one hour delay, the Early Room will open at 8:30 and school will start at 9:15. The new schedule will address both the concern for safety and the concern of working parents.
--Dr. Ronald Sykes
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 Sullins Spring Auction
Fine Wine Collection We are continuing a coveted prize at this Spring's auction - a collection of fine wine for the beginner or connoisseur. If you are looking for a way to support the Auction, we ask you to consider donating one or more bottles of wine for this popular Silent Auction item. All the selections will be auctioned as a single, outstanding collection for one fortunate bidder. So, choose your favorite or take an easier route and call Aulikki or Paul at Inari Wines http://inariwines.com at 276-821-9463.
These knowledgeable merchants have picked out a nice variety of wines ranging from $25 +. No need to go anywhere! Call and place your order today! An auction volunteer will pick up the donated wines from Inari prior to the Auction. Remember to complete an auction donation form, listing the value of your contribution(s)and turn that in to Katy Sikorski for gift credit.
**Donations from private cellars are welcome.
For more information,
please call Lisa Ladd 276-356-1817
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 Congratulations to Andy Gooch
Andy has been named a finalist for Baylor School's Distinguished Scholars Program. The selection honors Andy as one of the most outstanding ninth grade boarding applicants to the Baylor School. Andy will visit campus in Chattanooga on February 28 for interviews. Four finalists will receive boarding scholarships: one covering full tuition for his or her four years at Baylor, one covering half tuition, and two covering one-quarter tuition. Best wishes to Andy as he represents Sullins Academy and pursues this opportunity!
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Calling All Griddle Gurus!!
On Wednesday, February 19, 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 immediately to sign up. Griddles, mix, and cooking utensils are provided. The only thing we need is your cooking expertise.
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8th Grade is Stretching the Truth
8th grade Language Arts classes were asked to write a tall tale similar to those about Paul Bunyan. The assignment required them to take something ordinary and "stretch" the truth.
Hugh Tagert shares his work below.
Just an Average Ski Trip
by: Hugh Tagert
I have weird loves for certain things that I can't explain; for example, I love mariachi bands. I find their music extremely annoying, but I can't stop myself from listening to them. Also, I like the sound of a panda sneezing. But, the weirdest one that I can't explain is that I love garden hoses. Don't ask me why, I have no idea how to answer that. There's just something about them that keeps me calm. I know, it's weird. But, believe it or not, this strange love saved my life one day. Let me tell you about it.
It was the winter and my family and I had planned a ski trip at a huge resort in Wyoming. This resort was extremely dangerous in some parts, but it had areas for intermediate and beginner skiers. I was excited to get out on the slopes, but I also was a little tense about it. I needed something to calm me down, and like I said, garden hoses calm me down. So, I decided to take my favorite one and put it in my pocket. Then I grabbed my skis and I was off.
I didn't really know where to go, but I already had my lift ticket so I just looked for a place to put on my skis. I slipped them on and headed down to the first lift I saw. I got aboard the lift, but it just kept going and going, way past all of the easier slopes. I figured there had to be a slope that could suit my level. So I didn't worry about it, I just kept waiting. Once I got to the top, I could hardly even see! We were so high that we were in a cloud!
I kept trying to find the right slopes, but I never saw anything! Suddenly, my skis started to speed down a steep slope! I was going faster than I'd ever been before! But the next thing I knew, I flew off a cliff almost 500 feet in the air! I didn't know what to do! Then I remembered the hose in my back pocket! I grabbed it, put one end to my mouth and put the other one in the back of my pants. I blew as hard as I could, and my pants began to inflate!
When I hit the ground, I just bounced right back up again, but this time I was twice as high! Every time I hit the ground I just got higher and higher! I was soaring through the air, going over 200 miles per hour. It was so peaceful up there. The sound of the birds chirping, the deafening sound of jets going by, and the screams of terror from people regretting that they decided to skydive. I just wanted to stay up there forever.
I knew I had to go down sometime, so I slowly started to deflate my pants. Wow! What luck! I landed right by the entrance of my cabin. I came up to the door, took my skiing boots off, and walked inside.
"How was the skiing?" my mother asked as I came inside.
"Just the usual," I said with a smirk.
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 | Wednesday's early dismissal went smoothly even though the parking lot was packed with cars and people anxious to get home.
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 | Libby and Gracyn delivered their Public Speaking addresses during Monday morning assembly.
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 | It's easy to see that Evan and Jackson were terribly disappointed to have to leave school early on Wednesday.
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 | Local media personality Steve Hawkins read to the 5th grade as part of Reading Month activities.
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 | Most people build a snowman outside.... then there are others who like building them inside, with a hot cup of coffee within reach. (Thank you, Mrs. Gooch, for your creative submission to The Eagle's Nest!)
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Monday, 2/17
No School - President's Day - Children's Center Closed
Archery- 5th-8th grade - meet at Target Archery, 3:30-5:30
Wednesday, 2/19Free Dress - wear the colors pink, red and white
Pancake Breakfast - 7:00-8:15 a.m. for K-8th and 8:15-8:45 a.m. for Preschool 3's and Jr. K. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast with your child(ren). Thursday, 2/20 Drama Practice - 3:30-5:00 p.m
Friday, 2/14
Cupcakes for a Cure Committee Meeting at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Looney's room.
Box Top Deadline is February 21 - If you return the Box Top sheet filled with clipped Box Tops you will receive a Sullins Academy Eagle Stress Ball and Sullins gets $5.00 a sheet! Keep collecting those Box Tops even after this deadline.
REMINDERS & ETCETERAS...
-February 24 - Science Fair, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
-February 26 - Eagle Day - Bring a friend that is interested in attending Sullins. See Becca Powers for more details.
-February 26-28 - Middle School Assessments
-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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