Class of 2016 seniors Braden Marshall (left) and Daniel Kennedy (right) were honored in front of the entire high school this week after returning from summer break. Here they pose with Principal Mickey Hammel and their 2015 hardware for winning theTennessee High School Fishing State Championship. Congratulations boys - you make us proud!
2015 Superheroes Gala
Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 17th and this year's annual fundraiser gala, themed this year with "Superheroes". We look forward to having you join us for an action-packed night of raising support for Silverdale Baptist Academy! For full details on the evening and how you can make a difference by becoming a sponsor, check out the gala page of our website by clicking here: http://www.silverdaleba.org/gala.
Senior Trip to Greece
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
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Please remember payments are due on the 1st of each month and late after the 5th (late charge $20). 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.
YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED: We are in need of a golf cart to be used for safety and security reasons due to such a large campus, 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.
UPCOMING DATES:
September 1st: Substitute Training (TBD, 8:30am)
September 7th: Labor Day - Academy closed
September 17th: Coffee with the Head of School
September 17th-29th: Book Fair
September 18th: Spirit Day
September 19th: Progress Reports
September 21st: 12th Grade Guidance Meeting
September 23rd: See You At The Pole (Football field, 7:00am)
September 24th: Head of School Ceremony
September 30th: Coke Sale Kickoff
PRESCHOOL
Music Class for all classes starts Thursday, August 27th & Friday, August 28th.
Chapel for 3 to 5 Year old classes starts Tuesday, September 1st & Wednesday, August 2nd.
Kids ZUMBA for 4 and 5 Year Olds every Wednesday beginning Wednesday, September 2nd
Carline Traffic Reminders:
Arrival is one lane.
Dismissal is two lanes.
No cell phone use while vehicles are moving.
Children and pets should be prohibited from riding in the driver's lap.
Financial Reminders:
Tuition is due by the 1st of the month.
After the 6th a late fee of $10.00 is added.
Remember to add the appropriate fee if you are ordering milk for your child.
Cash payments should be made to the Financial Officer to obtain a receipt.
Please do not send payment in your child's backpack.
Attention Elementary Parents: You may now begin ordering your student's yearbook for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Log on to www.treering.com and use the school code 1013171646543951 to get started. Purchase before September 30 to take advantage of the 15% discount. (You can also send in a check made out to Treering. Please send in an envelope with your name, email address, and student's name on the front.) There are also several 2014 - 2015 yearbooks available for purchase. Please contact Mrs. Trogdon at jtrogdon@silverdaleba.org for more information.
HELP NEEDED: Looking for an SBA parent in the Hixson area to bring home and/or transport middle school daughters to sports events after school. Willing to pay someone for their help. Looking for an adult driver. If interested, contact Heather Silvious at hsilvious@silverdaleba.org.
All JTerm forms and money are now due. Sponsors will begin correspondence with their groups soon.
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:
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: Each morning you may purchase a biscuit for $2.75. Juice may be purchased for an additional cost.
Mark your calendars for October 1st from 6:30-8:30pm for our COLLEGE FAIR right here at SBA! Reps such as UTK, Samford, Lee, Jacksonville State, and more will set up in the Atrium around the fire place. We are so excited for this opportunity and hope you will make plans to attend and bring a friend!
Senior students and parents - We will have a a mandatory Guidance Meeting on September 21st at 6:30 in the chapel. Eric Farmer from TSAC will be there to cover new financial aid information and I will talk to you about some important senior information.
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.
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.
Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 17th and this year's annual fundraiser gala, themed this year with "Superheroes". We look forward to having you join us for an action-packed night of raising support for Silverdale Baptist Academy! For full details on the evening and how you can make a difference by becoming a sponsor, check out the gala page of our website by clicking here: http://www.silverdaleba.org/gala.
YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED: We are in need of a golf cart to be used for safety and security reasons due to such a large campus, 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.