News & Info: February 4th
Anti-Bullying Expert Paul Coughlin Visits Chattanooga
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Paul speaks at Community Night in the Silverdale sanctuary Sunday, January 31st, 2016.[/caption]
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Paul joins Julie Baumgardner of First Things First for a conversation on bullying.[/caption]
Between Sunday, January 31st and Wednesday, February 3rd, guest speaker and anti-bullying expert Paul Coughlin spoke to thousands of people, between Community Night at Silverdale, appearances on multiple talk radio and television news programs, write-ups in the paper, and visits to local public schools and community groups. His organization, The Protectors, provides the curriculum Silverdale has been using for years, and Paul tells us that on this most recent visit to SBA, he has seen the results of that teaching so many years ago. For more on Paul and his organization, visit www.theprotectors.org.
Students "Pink Out" in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Our middle schoolers showed their support for breast cancer awareness and the MaryEllen Locher Foundation today by pinking out. Head of School Mrs. Becky Hansard even joined them in the halls for a group photo! All students had the opportunity to pink out at the high school basketball games tonight at home against Grace Academy, with much of the proceeds of the night going to the MaryEllen Locher Foundation. We are thankful for such a positive partnership in our community.
Brady signs with Jax State
Congratulations to senior Josh Brady for signing to further his football career at Jacksonville State University during National Signing Day 2016. Josh is currently the top high school long snapper in the nation according to Kornblue Kicking and will be joining a Jacksonville State University Football program that competed for a national championship this past season. We look forward to all of your successes both on and off the field Josh!
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- IMPORTANT: If you have carpool needs for your children, the best avenue to make this happen is through our Silverdale Parents Facebook page. Create a free personal Facebook account if you haven’t already, then request to join the group. An admin will approve your request ASAP.
- PTF needs volunteers for the Decorating Committee and the Hospitality Committee. It is a great way to contribute to SBA! Please contact Tracie Sutton (trasut16@aol.com or 423-645-0625) if you are interested in being a PTF Volunteer. Let your gift of service shine!
- 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 Portal for current information.
- 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:
- February 5th: Winter Ball
- February 9th: Elementary Parent Night
- February 11th: Progress Reports
- February 11th: 10th Grade Guidance Meeting
- February 12th: Half Day/Parent-Teacher Conference
- February 15th: President's Day - ACADEMY CLOSED
- February 19th: Spirit Day
- February 22nd: 11th Grade Guidance Meeting
PRESCHOOL
- Preschool Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Elementary Yearbooks: To order your child’s yearbook, log on to www.treering.com and use the school code 1013171646543951 to get started. To order yearbooks from years past, contact Treering Support directly at 877-755-TREE.
- Elementary Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Head of School and Honor Roll, 1st Semester: CLICK HERE
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UPCOMING DATES
- February 11th: Progress Repor
- February 12th: 1/2 Day, noon dismissal, Parent/Teacher Conferences - You may schedule conferences with your child's teachers via email. Conferences will be available from 1:00 - 3:10.
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February 15th: No School, Presidents Day
- Middle School Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
HIGH SCHOOL
- Congratulations to senior Alexa Slater and junior Emily Harkleroad for being top three finalists in this year's Chattanooga Optimist Club essay contest. They will have a luncheon Friday to find out who won!
- Winter Ball: The "Mask"erade Snow Ball will be this Friday, February 5th at the Creative Discovery Museum from 7-10. All high school students can purchase tickets for $8 at lunch this week or by seeing Mrs. Humphries. The theme is "Mask"erade, so any costume that includes a mask is an option, whether you want to take a more traditional route or have some fun with it.
Those students with an out-of-school date need to have a form filled out and turned in to Mr. Hammel by the time of the dance. Those can be found in his office.
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Schedule for upper school next week:
Monday - Odd Tuesday - Even Wednesday - Odd Thursday - Even Friday - 1/2 day - 1-7 periods for 30 minutes each - no activity period.
- High school paid dress down day to benefit the senior trip to Greece on Thursday, February 11th. or $3, students may wear jeans with no holes and appropriate tops. NO leggings, jeggings, yoga pants or hats. Thank you in advance for your support of the senior trip.
- Thursday, February 11th, at 6:30 p.m. we will hold a 10th grade guidance meeting in the Chapel.
- Senior Talks continue on Tuesday, February 9th with Sydney Heath, Catie Shadden, and Josh Brady.
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Head of School and Honor Roll, 1st Semester: CLICK HERE
- Help the High School Yearbook by uploading your photos of school events and activities. See the info in the graphic below.
ATHLETICS:
- Congratulations to our All-Region football standouts, from left to right - Christian Rogers (JR), Hunter Arnold (SR), and Tanner Gibson (SR), honored at this year's banquet at Finley Stadium.
- 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.