We are excited to share with you the opportunity our seniors have to travel to Greece in April for their senior trip in partnership with AMG International.
The purpose of this trip is not only to engage our students in mission work, but also to give them the opportunity to experience new cultures and to challenge them spiritually. Our students have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the places where the Apostle Paul traveled as he took the Gospel to the Greeks. Such places include the biblical sites of Corinth, Philippi, Athens and Thessaloniki, as well as other places of historical significance. Each visit brings to life the biblical truths found in the epistles written by the Apostle Paul. Kostas Tsevas, our tour guide, is an amazing biblical scholar gifted in guiding our students to discover nuggets of biblical truths and historical facts. Our students’ faith will be strengthened as they see and experience first-hand the archeological evidence which testifies to the historicity and authenticity of the New Testament!
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This trip also allows our students to grow through serving and sharing their testimony and Christian Worldview. Our students will do mission work in the heart of Athens, serving at a homeless shelter and sharing Christ’s love in a variety of practical ways. In addition to all these opportunities for ministry and spiritual growth, our students will enjoy the beautiful countryside, the Greek food, a day cruise to explore the island of Hydra in the Aegean Sea, the underwater ruins of the ancient city of Cenchrea, and recreational activities at the beautiful Cosmovision Center. This senior trip to Greece is a memorable, enriching and life-changing experience for our students! Please start praying for our senior as they embark on their senior year and as they prepare for their senior trip in April.
We hope you enjoy a sample of the pictures we took during our last trip to Greece, above.
Margarita IoannidisHigh School Dean of Academics
Silverdale Baptist Academy
IN THE NEWS:
Silverdale alum Kristen (Shoemaker) Heath ('08) was recently featured in a Times Free Press article surrounding the effort she and other teachers are making as they strive to help Chattanooga students succeed against the odds. Click here to read the full story
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED: We are in need of a golf cart to be used in all sorts of ways around campus, primarily moving people, but at times used as a utility vehicle. If you are interested in donating a fully functional golf cart, or would like to donate finances towards this project, please contact Lebron Sterchi or Tommy Kennedy at 423-892-2319.
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 Portalfor current information.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 21st: New Family Night - High School Football Game (kick-off @ 7:30pm - details emailed 8/13)
August 24th: 10th/11th grade parent meeting (Chapel, 6:30pm)
All JTerm forms and money are now due. Sponsors will begin correspondence with their groups soon.
Honor Roll & Headmaster List | 2nd Semester 2014-2015:Click here to view.
Please note that as of August 5th, there are a couple of changes to the "JTerm Course Descriptions" and "JTerm Registration Form". Please make sure you have a current copy, printed August 5th or later. These can be found on the Middle School parent portal under Registration 2015.
Middle School students will enjoy a day of fun and fellowship at Camp Vesper Point as we begin our school year. They will strengthen team-building skills and will create bonds with their peers and teachers.
6th Grade - August 27th
7th and 8th Grade - August 28th
Parents are welcome to attend. The parent fee is $15 and should be paid at registration.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thursday, August 27th: Camp Vesper Point, 6th Grade
Friday, August 28th: Camp Vesper Point, 7th and 8th Grade
Early September: Middle School students will be choosing their clubs. There will be a variety of options for your students.
Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit sales for the 2015-2016 school year will begin Monday, August 17th. Each morning you may purchase a biscuit for $2.75. Juice can be purchased for an additional cost.
HIGH SCHOOL
HELP NEEDED:
Dayton family desperately needs help with transportation of their high school daughter to and from SBA. If you can help, even by meeting them somewhere along the route, please contact Kim McDonald at kmcdonald@silverdaleba.org.
Looking for a SBA parent in the Hixson/Soddy Daisy area to bring home a middle school daughter and high school daughter each afternoon after school. Willing to pay someone for their help. Looking for an adult driver. If interested, contact Kim McDonald at kmcdonald@silverdaleba.org.
Honor Roll & Headmaster List | 2nd Semester 2014-2015: Click here to view.
ATHLETICS:
2015 High School Football Ticket Rates: $6 - Adult, $4 - Senior/Student (School-age kids pay, Kindergarten and up), $15 - Family Max
BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP: Sign up to be a booster member here. For questions or more information about becoming a booster, email Tiffany Givens.
For 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.
