News & Info: April 24th
Three Juniors Selected For Youth Leadership Program at Valley Forge
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L-R: Alexander Ioannidis, Mr. Jake Willcutt (history teacher), Jordan Sylar, Brooke Pickel.[/caption]
Each year the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge sponsors scholarships for juniors to attend the annual Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program in Valley Forge, PA. This is a three-day conference that allows students to interact with experts on citizenship, democracy, the judicial system, and the American political process. The program includes thought-provoking lectures, historical tours, and experiential workshops, all designed to develop leadership skills and deepen an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of engaged citizenship. Students who want to be considered for the scholarships to attend this conference enter a national essay contest and go through an interview process. This year we had three students that were selected to receive scholarships to attend the conference. Brooke Pickel, Jordan Sylar and Alexander Ioannidis have the opportunity to represent SBA at the national conference at Valley Forge!
“We’re off to see the Wizard!”
High School Beta Club Blood Drive
The high school Beta Club has rescheduled the previously iced-out blood drive with Blood Assurance. We hope you’ll consider giving and mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 28th from 8:30am – 4pm. You’ll need to sign up for a time slot before dropping by, but we have all of those details on the Parent Portal here. Tell all your friends, family, neighbors, and church members to give blood and mention your homeroom. As an incentive, Blood Assurance is offering t-shirts or movie tickets! For more information, contact Mrs. Johnson or the Beta Club officers: Austin Smith, Josh Roden, Lauren Silvious, Genna Williams, or Taylor Rogers.
June 1-4, 2015 | REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! (paper forms available at receptionist desks if needed)
Middle and High School Girls Soccer Camp
WHO: Rising 6th – 12th graders
WHEN: July 6th – 23rd, 2015 (3 consecutive weeks)
WHAT: 9 sessions (M, T, Th each week)
TIME: 8am – 12noon
LOCATION: Redoubt Soccer Complex
COST: $250.00
2015-2016 re-enrollment time for both Preschool and Academy is here! Check the Parent Portal to re-enroll your K-12 student today. Preschool tuition rates can be found here. Contact the Preschool Office at (423) 499-3822 for more information or to schedule a tour.
ATTENTION Elementary & Middle School Parents!
It's time to start planning for next year…
PTF will offer Pre-Packaged School Supply Kits for elementary and middle school students again for the 2015-2016 school year.
Letters and order form information was sent home last week with elementary students. We have partnered with the company, Schookidz, a Staples® Company. An e-mail with the order information was sent out to parents of upcoming 7th and 8th students.
It is time to place your order…
ALL Orders will be completed online: www.shopttkits.com Acct# 61176 Choose your child’s grade (2015-2016) (It is fast and easy and NO service charge will be applied)
Orders will be taken NOW until May 15th (Sorry, no orders can be taken after this date)
Look for more reminders to follow…
If you have additional questions, please email your PTF representative
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- PRESCHOOL
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BULLFROGS & BUTTERFLIES SPRING CELEBRATION for Three and Young Four Year Olds and their parents will be Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th at 11:00 am. Seating is limited - reservations are required. Forms are being sent home this week.
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- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- B.O.O.S.T. Summer Camp 2015 - sign up now! Be sure to get your registration forms in soon before camp fills up!"
- Math and Reading Summer Camp 2015 - sign up now! Be sure to get your registration forms in soon before camp fills up!"
- MIDDLE SCHOOL
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April
- 24th - Dollywood
- 28th - Our School Board will be recognizing some of our Upper School students at the Board Recognition Awards Day, 10:00am in the Sanctuary.
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29th - 8th Grade Chapel: We are excited to invite you to join us for 8th Grade Chapel next Wednesday, April 29th. The program will be held in the SBC sanctuary from 11:50am until 12:20pm. The 8th graders will be leading the program, and they will also be recognized during the program. We would love to see you there as we celebrate our awesome 8th graders! Gentlemen should wear dress pants and a button-down or polo-type shirt. Ladies may wear dress pants, skirts, or dresses of appropriate length. Also, for the ladies, please make sure to follow the SBA Parent/Student Handbook for appropriate height of shoe heels.
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30 - May 1 - MS Drama "Gone with the Gust" 6:30 in Chapel both evenings
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May
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6th - MS Awards Day (8:30am - Sanctuary), MS Talent Show (1:00-3:00pm, Chapel)
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12th - Begin exam review
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15th - Begin exams
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20th - Last day of school - 1/2 day
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22nd - Report cards
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- HIGH SCHOOL
- Congratulations to Austin Howell for participating in the 5th Annual Environmental Summit Chattanooga-wide Essay Contest. It was sponsored by Coca Cola, Ruby Falls and Rock City. His essay on "water and the use of rain barrels" won him a tablet.
- 2016 SENIOR TRIP MEETING: We will meet with the juniors and at least one parent on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel to discuss next year's senior trip. We will present the exciting options, and you will have an opportunity to vote on your choice. We look forward to seeing the junior families there.
- ATTENTION SENIORS: Thompson Engineering Scholarship information: http://thompsonengineering.com/news/article/thompson_foundation_scholarship_applications_accepted_through_april_17
- The Coast-to-Coast College Fair is next Monday, April 27th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This is always a fantastic fair that will have over one hundred college representatives in attendance. It is a great opportunity to begin, or to continue, your college search. To encourage all of our juniors' attendance, Mrs. Pierce has agreed that any student who attends the Coast-to-Coast Fair will receive a 100% as a daily grade in her Bible 11 class. She will exempt any student who cannot attend from this daily grade, so you will not be penalized for non-attendance. I will be at the fair at a registration table to take your name to insure you receive your credit from Mrs. Pierce. If you have any questions, contact me, Jill Ingalls or go to: http://www.coasttocoastcollegefair.com/
- Congratulations to Austin Howell for participating in the 5th Annual Environmental Summit Chattanooga-wide Essay Contest. It was sponsored by Coca Cola, Ruby Falls and Rock City. His essay on "water and the use of rain barrels" won him a tablet.
- JOB OPENINGS FOR 2015-2016: Interested in joining the Silverdale team as faculty or staff? Check out our 2015-2016 job postings online at www.silverdaleba.org/JoinUs!
- 2015-2016 MASTER CALENDAR: Check Academy dates for vacation, holidays, etc – the school’s master calendar for the 2015-2016 year is available on our website by clicking here.
- FINANCIAL INFORMATION: If accounts are not current, your Renweb accounts will be blocked. Please contact the financial office if you have questions regarding your account. Don’t miss a beat in the world of tuition and finance – check the Financial page on the Parent Portal for current information.
- DATES TO REMEMBER:
- April 15, 2015 – Last day for financial aid applications.
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May 20, 2015 – Last day for paying your tuition in full for early payment discount.
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June 15, 2015 – Last day to withdraw your student from SBA and not be responsible for half of the remaining tuition. If you have any questions regarding this information, please call Angie Howard at 423.892.2319, extension 2225.
- DATES TO REMEMBER:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- April 24-25: Wizard of Oz high school drama production (See above post)
- April 28: Board Recognition Ceremony – 10:00am – Sanctuary
- April 29: 8th Grade Chapel
- April 29-May 1: Gone With The Gust middle school drama production – Chapel
- May 2: Prom
ATHLETICS:
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DREAM BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT: Coming up May 2, 2015 at the Chester Frost Boat Ramp. Complete details online here.HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS: Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22, 10:00-12:00, Upper Gym. Please email Bekah Mason if your daughter intends to try out.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS have been scheduled for May 19th and 20th: May 19th Girls: 12:30-2/ Boys: 2-3:30. May 20th Boys: 12:30-2/ Girls: 2-3:30
- 2015 GOLF CLINIC: April 28th, 6:00pm-7:30pm at Bear Trace. Open to all elementary and middle school students. Information and registration form can be found on the middle school golf page. Paper forms will also be at both receptionist desks if needed.
- MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS: For upcoming 6th - 8th graders! Monday, April 27th: Mandatory Parent Meeting at 5:30 P.M. in the upper gym. Tryouts: Tuesday, April 28, Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1 - 3:30-5:30 in the upper gym each day. All dates mandatory. For more information, email Kim Bates.
- GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP: More info on the website here.
- BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP: Sign up to be a booster member online HERE. For questions or more information, email Tiffany Givens.
- SPIRIT STORE: Spirit Store has moved to room #236. For more info and stock, call Tiffany at 423-892-2319 ext. 2217.
- For 2014-2015 team calendars, check out the Athletics Master Calendar online. (When team schedules change at school, these calendars auto-update). If you use Google calendars personally, you can instantly add any of our athletic or team calendars to your own by clicking the “+Google Calendar” button in the lower right corner of the calendar you’d like to add.