In This Issue
Be Watching!
Professional Development
THANK YOU!
Theme Baskets
BBQ Tickets
Emerging Engineers
SPA Meeting Change
Reserve Your Yearbook
THS Registration
Annual Fund
Jump Rope for Heart
Auction Item
This Week in Pictures
Upcoming Events
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IMPORTANT REMINDER
Our children are most precious to us. Please do not use your cell phone, allow your pet to drive or allow other distractions in our carpool line. On any day, over 200 beautiful children are leaving in a short period of time.
STAY ALERT & DISTRACTION FREE.
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Parents, Please Note:
During cold and flu season children need to have not thrown up and be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
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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 (55%)
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Fun Facts of the Day
1. Did you know that an Olympic gold medal must contain 92.5 percent silver?
2.Did you know that the first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France in 1924?
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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 24-28, 2014
at Sullins Academy.
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 BE WATCHING..2014-15 ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS ARE COMING SOON!
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-Professional Development-
You're never too old to learn something new!
In the United States, 30% of students in sixth grade already have trouble with basic reading and writing. These literacy problems affect performance across subject areas, and they often leave teachers wondering how to help. Sullins Academy is proud to have all of our first through fourth grade teachers participating in a six week professional development program to improve our overall student literacy framework and fine tune guided reading and writing strategies. The road to literacy is also the road to ingenuity, invention, and imagination. Each of these educators is eager to learn more and share this knowledge through creativity that will excite your child each day.
Thank you for your support of the Sullins Academy
Professional Development Fund.
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Wednesday's Pancake Breakfast was a FLIPPING Success!
A standing ovation goes to Debbie Worley for her world renown batter and cooking expertise. Special thanks to McDonald's and Chefs Blake Bassett, Chris White, Ed Rogers, Rick Carroll, and even one-armed Shelley Fennell. The morning could not have happened without all the crew's help - and all the students, families, faculty and staff that helped make this year's event a huge success! Thank you.
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 Spring Basket Raffle
We are gearing up for the Spring Basket Raffle that will be held as part of the "Bringing Back the BBQ" fundraiser in March. Please consider donating a basket to this special event. It is your chance to be creative, get our students enthused, and help make the overall Auction a success! (These make nice Easter gifts, too!) We will be needing baskets for all ages, preschool through middle school. A sign-up sheet will be at the front desk with guidelines for choosing a theme and listing your choice of basket if you wish to do so. Please deliver baskets to the school the week of March 3-7 with the donation form attached to the basket, in order to receive gift credit for your in-kind contribution. Ticket sales for the baskets begin on March 10th and the drawing will be on Wed, April 2. More information is enclosed in Friday Folders this week.
Click here for Theme Basket FAQs
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 Bringing Back the BBQ
Buy tickets now for
Bringing Back the BBQ, the SPA spring Auction on MARCH 29, 2014. Tickets will be $60 per person in advance and $70 at the door. The sign-up sheet for tickets is located in the front office hallway. This event is a highlight of the school year. We guarantee great food, great music, and a great time for everyone so don't miss it!
Do you have an item or idea for the silent auction portion of the evening? 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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Budding Engineers Show Off
Their Design Skills
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1st grade used their problem solving skills to design and create a working top.
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 IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE
The SPA Meeting scheduled for March 6th at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for March 5th at 8:15 a.m.
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It's Time to Reserve Your Yearbook!
It's hard to believe, but time is running out 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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Attention:
Parents of students who will be attending Tennessee High School
in the fall of 2014, please click the link below for important registration information.
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Have you made your Annual Fund gift yet?
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Questions about giving?
Please contact Katy Sikorski
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Dear Parents and Students,
Don't forget Friday, February 28th, is the Jump Rope for Heart event. Any money that has been raised for the American Heart Association is due on February, 28th and should be returned to the classroom teachers. If you have participated in raising money, I thank you very much. This is a great cause. Teachers will be emailed the schedule times for their classes.
Thanks again,
Coach Paul
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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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Monday, 2/24
8th grade Public Speaking during assembly - Riley Sullivan and Jackson Wayne
Science Fair - 2:00-3:00p.m. in the gym. Students will be at their projects to discuss them. Parents are welcome!
Drama Practice - 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Scenes 5-11)
Tuesday, 2/25
Science Fair - 7:30 - 815 a.m. Projects will be on display for you to view. Students will take down their projects at 8:15 a.m. and take them home on this day.
Archery- 5th-8th grade - meet at Target Archery, 3:30-5:30
Wednesday, 2/26Middle School Assessments - Spanish and Social Studies
Thursday, 2/27
Middle School Assessments - Language Arts and Science Drama Practice - 3:30-5:00 p.m (Full Run Through)
Friday, 2/28
Cupcakes for a Cure Committee Meeting at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Looney's room.
Jump Rope for Heart - Preschool - 5th grade
Middle School Assessments - Math
STAR - Sit Tight And Read at 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. Students may bring a pillow and a book to read.
Middle School Dance - 6:30-9:00 p.m.
REMINDERS & ETCETERAS...
-Class Pictures - Monday, March 10 - Please note this is a calendar date change.
-SPA Meeting - Wednesday, March 5 at 8:15 a.m. - This is a calendar date and time change.
-Drama Production - Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the play Annie Jr. presented by the Middle School Drama Players.
-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. Randolph-Macon Academy Summer Programs 2014 Middle School Academic Camp - Flight Camp - ESL - Upper School Courses for High School Credit For more information go to or call 1-800-272-1172
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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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