In This Issue
Board Update
Open House
Math Review Sessions Announced
Art Show
Theme Baskets
Archery @ Sullins
Integrity
Golf Schedule
Bringing Back the BBQ
This Week in Pictures
Upcoming Events
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**Please, Please, Be aware of your speed in the parking lot. It is VERY important for safety that we slow down and watch for pedestrians.
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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 (61%)
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Fun Facts of the Day
1. Did you know that Dr. Seuss coined the word nerd in his 1950 book "If I Ran The Zoo?"
2. Did you know that there are more types of insects in one tropical rain forest tree than there are in the entire state of Vermont?
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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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Here is your news for March 31 - April 4, 2014
at Sullins Academy.
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Board of Directors Update
March 4, 2014
 The Sullins Academy Board of Directors held a monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 4. The board first heard a presentation from SPA President Melissa Steward on results thus far, plans for the remainder of the year and the upcoming March 29 "Bring Back the BBQ" spring fundraiser. After approving prior meetings' minutes, the board also heard reports from the following committees: Audit, Advancement, Finance, Academic Affairs, Building & Grounds and Committee on Directors. Head of School Search Committee Chair Suzanne Senter discussed wrap-ups to the search process. Dr. Ron Sykes gave a Head of School report. In discussing old business, the board reviewed next steps in revisiting the school's strategic plan, as well as the proposed process for reviewing board policies this school year.
In new business, the board chair discussed plans for the new Head of School and President announcements and transitions. The board approved a promotion and new title for Mrs. Twana Meade to "Associate Head for Business Affairs." The board also approved new role descriptions and a new organizational chart that took those positions into consideration.
--Courtney Cavatoni
Chair of the Board of Directors
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Open House & Art Show on April 3
Next Thursday, April 3, Sullins Academy will be hosting the Annual Spring Open House & Student Art Show. We have invited over 500 families from the community and welcome you to bring any friends, family or neighbors who would be interested in learning more about the wonderful opportunities Sullins has to offer! Our Middle School Admissions Ambassadors will be leading tours from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and from 6:30 - 7:00 we invite attendees to join our Division Heads, parents, and Student Ambassadors in the library for a question and answer session. Our current families are encouraged to visit the Student Art Show and welcome visiting families to Sullins! For more information, please contact Becca Powers in the Admissions Office at rpowers@sullinsacademy.org or 276-669-4101.
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Math Review Sessions
Ms. Merrihue and Mrs. Hampton will be offering free practice sessions for the Algebra I and Geometry standardized tests. End-of-course exams are required in both VA and TN public schools in order to place students into an appropriate math course. These tests tend to be in a different format from our exams so we will be focusing on taking those types of tests in addition to reviewing the content. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:15 p.m. in Mrs. Hampton's room beginning March 24. Students are not expected to attend every session. Simply come when convenient. As with most things, more preparation generally leads to more success. Even if students are not able to attend often, we highly recommend taking these practice tests independently:
Virginia
http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/
Select Algebra I or Geometry
40 questions
I'm Ready Let's Start
*You can do this as many times as you wish. It will generate different questions each time.
Tennessee
http://www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/sec_samplers.shtml
There are three Algebra I practice tests you can do.
If you scroll down, then there are also two sets of item samplers that would be helpful.
Unfortunately, there are no geometry practice tests for TN. I recommend using the VA geometry test to practice instead. See instructions above.
Sarah Hampton
Amy Merrihue
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GREETINGS FROM THE ART ROOM!
The Art Show is quickly approaching and the students have each chosen a piece of art that they want to exhibit. On Monday, March 31, the Specials Hall will be transformed into an art gallery with a variety of masterpieces. The show will be on display for at least a week, so plan to visit any time between Monday afternoon and Friday.
See you there!
--Susan McCall
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Special Announcement!
The Spring Basket Raffle has been extended through next week!
Tickets may be purchased at the school every morning until Friday, April 4th at 8:15 AM. Raffle ticket order forms are being sent home this Friday, March 28th, in Friday folders and are available in the office anytime.
Baskets will be on display at the "Bringing Back the BBQ" event Saturday, March 29th, and ticket order forms will be available to charge to Sullins accounts. Ticket orders will be filled and delivered to students on Monday, March 31st. No tickets will be sold at the event due to Tennessee law.
The raffle drawing will be on Friday, April 4th after 8:15 AM and winners will be announced during the afternoon announcements. Winners will be given their baskets to take home Friday afternoon.
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Archery @ Sullins Academy 
In cooperation with Allen and Veronica Hurley, Sullins Academy has recently initiated a new archery program for students in the 5th - 8th grades. Currently there are approximately 20 students participating in the program, equally divided between boys and girls. The archers are already earning achievement pins and improving with every practice.
Sullins' archery program is registered with USA Archery and Junior Olympic Development Association as an Authorized Club. The new program is also sanctioned and guided by USA Archery.
New indoor equipment has just been installed in the gym so that practices can be held on campus following school. An outdoor equipment set will also be completed and installed soon.
The Sullins Archery Team plans to compete in a tournament against Tri-Cities Christian this season.
If you are interested in learning more about the archery program, stop by a practice and check it out.
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Thank You,
Chris Langley
At our morning meeting on March 24, Dr. Sykes reminded all of us that our character trait for March is INTEGRITY. After a few brief comments on personal integrity, he called forward Chris Langley. Chris is one of two custodial workers who give us a clean, healthy learning environment every day. At 7' tall and 300 lbs., Chris is hard to miss as he vacuums and cleans for our children.
Dr. Sykes declared Chris a Sullins hero for his actions in the past few weeks. More than once Chris has found sizable amounts of cash students have dropped or left on the floor. The second time he turned in a $20 bill he commented that the student who lost it must feel bad.
Thank you, Chris, for being a Sullins hero of integrity. Chris can be seen on weekends playing defensive tackle and left tackle for the Twin City Thunder.
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Golf Schedule Announced
The golfers, Matthew Manno and Riley Sullivan, will be playing as individuals but representing Sullins for golf this season. The matches are as follows:
(All matches are played at The Virginian and will begin at 3:30.)
March 25 vs. Vance and Church Hill
April 1 vs. Providence and Liberty Bell
April 8 vs. Robinson and Chuckey-Doak
April 15 vs. Vance and Colonial Heights
April 22 vs. Virginia Middle and Sevier
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SEE YOU THERE!
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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES
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The Preschool 3's enjoyed working in centers.
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Studio Momenti had fun capturing the personalities of our students on Spring Picture Day.
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Mrs. Miller is hanging her very own sign(s) of spring.
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 | Members of the Sullins Academy Archery Team practice in the gym with the newly installed equipment.
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During P.E. class Middle School students learned about the importance of getting sufficient sleep. Sleep helps our body and brain develop and grow. Sleep helps students focus in class. Students enjoyed taking a 20 minute power nap while listening to relaxing music. zzzzzz
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Spring Basket Tickets on sale until April 4
Monday, 3/31
-Honors Assembly
-8th Grade Public Speaking during assembly - Sydney Bell and Andrew Istfan
Tuesday, 4/1
-Art Show begins
-Golf Match - Sullins vs Providence and Liberty Bell
at The Virginian at 3:30 p.m.
-Archery - 5th-8th grades - 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/2
Thursday, 4/3
-Cupcakes for a Cure - $1 cupcakes at lunch. Also with khaki everyone can wear orange representing kidney cancer or purple representing leiomyosarcoma. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. You do not have to pay to wear orange or purple.
-Open House- 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend.
-Lacrosse Practice - 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 4/4
Cupcakes for a Cure Committee Meeting at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Looney's room.
REMINDERS & ETCETERAS...
-Class Pictures - Monday, April 7 - Dress uniform required
-Jr. K Trike-A-Thon - Friday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m.
-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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