A Private Christian School Engaging Hearts and Minds

News & Info: March 19th

March 20, 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.

PTF Staff Appreciation Week

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Middle school teachers (L-R) Terri Freuler, Scheloe Woodson, Dina Couch, Will Smith, and Rhonda Hawkins pose for a photo at the photo booth before the luncheon Friday. Special thanks to senior Josh Roden for taking all of the great photos![/caption]

The faculty and staff were treated to an incredible week of superhero-themed appreciation last week that ended in a staff luncheon on Friday. We, the teachers and staff of Silverdale, want to thank all of our PTF parents who worked so hard to prepare and execute this amazing week, and we also want to thank our families for loving us so much and showing us your support always. We couldn't ask for a better support system as we partner with you to raise children of Godly character. We had a blast playing superheroes. Thank you!

2015 Ask The Headmaster Chapels

Here's your chance middle and high school students. This is your time to ask Mrs. Hansard anything you've been dying to know! From our dress code to food in the cafeteria to why our colors are green and gold, there is nothing "out of the question" students. Find out more and submit your questions now on the Student Portal here.

Hurry - the 2015 Ask The Headmaster Chapel will be here Thursday, April 16th - submissions close Friday, March 27th!

Interact Club-Sponsored Easter Egg Hunt

Check out some of the great photos of our high school Interact Club-sponsored Easter egg hunt at Siskin Children's Institute. What a great opportunity to serve in our own community! [gallery type="rectangular" size="large" link="none" ids="2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016"]

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

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

Students: Need Volunteer Hours?

The Silverdale Baptist Church Women’s Ministry needs two students to help with childcare at First Baptist Church downtown on Monday evenings beginning February 2nd and ending April 20th. The Women’s Ministry has partnered with Christian Women’s Job Corp, providing dinners at their weekly meetings. The CWJC is a program that helps disadvantaged women with their careers. Many women have gone through this program and learned about the life of Christ while bettering their own lives. Your help is greatly needed! This is a great opportunity for Seniors who need to reach their minimum hours needed by graduation. If you're interested, please contact Bekita Heath.

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!

Featured Videos:

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Ms. Lynda Williams' Chapel from Silverdale Baptist Academy on Vimeo.

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Middle School Chapel - Justus Patnett from Silverdale Baptist Academy on Vimeo.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MIDDLE SCHOOL
- GAINING GROUND: Rising 6th graders will enjoy a morning of fun and fellowship with the Middle School Administrators, 6th grade teachers and some of the middle school leadership on Thursday, March 26th. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Rising 9th graders will enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship with the High School Administrators and teachers, and the Jr. Class on Friday, March 27th. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
- 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.
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:

March 19: Report Cards available on RenWeb
March 27: Elementary Arts Festival
March 30-April 6: Spring Break
April 6: School closed - Easter holiday
April 10: Spirit Day

ATHLETICS:

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