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News & Info: April 9th

April 09, 2015

Archived News

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.

2015 Sports Camp

June 1-4, 2015 | REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! (paper forms available at receptionist desks if needed)

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. For more information, contact Mrs. Johnson or the Beta Club officers: Austin Smith, Josh Roden, Lauren Silvious, Genna Williams, or Taylor Rogers.

ARTICLE: 8 Benefits of Donating Blood That You May Not Know About

“We’re off to see the Wizard!”

The high school drama department announces its spring production of The Wizard of Oz, Friday and Saturday April 24th and 25th at 6:30pm at The Colonnade Theater in Ringgold, GA. Tickets are $7 each and can be purchased at the upper school receptionist's desk while tickets are available through that Friday afternoon.

Middle and High School Girls Soccer Camp

Girls_Soccer 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

Camp Director: Brian Crossman - College head coach (23 years), Director of Lookout Mountain Soccer (8 years) USSF A license, Chattanooga FC Head Coach for the first 3 years. Brian has coached and overseen soccer camps for 34 years. COVERED: Fundamental Training, Fitness, Foot skills, Tactical training, Team Attacking Shape, Team Defending Shape, Emphasis on Spiritual Development within Athletics

Contact SBA Head Soccer Coach Chris Neighbors: email or (423) 322-0311

Senior Trip Fundraiser

Blankets revised These blankets are a fundraiser for the Senior Trip. We are offering 2 kinds of material and logos. The dark green blanket is a fuzzy fleece with a white embroidered "Silverdale" and "S" stitched in one corner. The lighter green is a sweatshirt stadium blanket with a large screened "S" surrounded by a "Silverdale" circle. Both are selling for $35.00 Please make the check out to SBA with "Sr. Trip Blanket" in the memo blank. Our seniors thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MIDDLE SCHOOL
- STANDARDIZED TESTING will begin after Spring Break. The schedule for testing is:
  
  Wednesday, April 8 Math
  
  Thursday, April 9 Social Studies and Science
  
  Monday, April 13 Vocabulary and Listening
  
  Wednesday, April 15 Language
  
  Thursday, April 16 Reading Comprehension
  
  (All testing times will be from 8:00 - 9:30 am)
HIGH SCHOOL
- Congressman Chuck Fleischmann invites you to attend the Annual Military Service Academy Day: Chuck Fleischmann is honored to host the Annual Military Service Academy Day on Saturday, April 11th, 2015. The official program will be from 10AM to 11AM. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force, Military Academy (West Point), Naval Academy, Marine Academy, and Coast Guard will be there to answer any questions that you may have about yours or your child's future. The program will be held at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at the University Center - Chattanooga Room.
- ATTENTION SENIORS: Thompson Engineering Scholarship information: http://thompsonengineering.com/news/article/thompson_foundation_scholarship_applications_accepted_through_april_17
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.
  - May 20, 2015 - Last day for paying your tuition in full for early payment discount.
  - 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 10: Spirit Day
April 16: Ask The Headmaster chapels
April 16: Progress Reports
April 22: Middle School Field Day
April 23: Zero Reunion Luncheon (seniors)
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:

HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS: April 20-22. Anyone interested should pick up a packet in the athletic office.
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
ATHLETICS PARENT PACKET: Download now for 2014-2015 - CLICK 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.
- ELEMENTARY MASTER CALENDAR
- MIDDLE SCHOOL MASTER CALENDAR
- HIGH SCHOOL MASTER CALENDAR