News & Info: October 15th
$2,500 Tuition Tickets Going Fast!
Get 'em before they sell out - tuition credit tickets! For $25 each, you have a chance of winning one or both of our $2,500 tuition credits. Tickets will be available for sale through Friday at both elementary and upper school receptionist's desks, and then Saturday at the Gala at the door. The drawings will take place at the Gala, but you do not have to be present to win.
This Saturday, October 17th is this year’s annual fundraiser gala, themed 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 on our website!
Veterans Day 2015 Program
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Lieutenant Commander Tim White and family[/caption]
This year's theme for Silverdale's Veterans Day program is "For Freedom". Students have been working on art projects, essays, and research projects in preparations for next month's celebration of our nation's veterans.
Our keynote speaker for this year's event will be Lieutenant Commander Timothy White, the Navy officer who returned fire during the July 16, 2015 attack on the Navy Operational Support Center here in Chattanooga. We hope you'll make plans to join us for what will be one of the most powerful events we host all year.
To RSVP your veteran as our guest of honor, visit our Veterans Day page at silverdaleba.org/vetday
Box Tops For Education
It's that time of year again when we start collecting BOX TOPS for education. Thank you for continuing to help our school by collecting Box Top for Education. Every Box Top collected is worth .10 cents for our school. Last year we earned over $1,000 for Silverdale! In the Elementary school we award an ice cream party to the class that turns in the most BOX TOPS at each collection date.
First collection date: Friday Oct. 16th
Second collection date: Friday Jan. 22nd
Final collection date: Friday March 18th
TIPS:
- Please be sure to trim all BOX TOPS
- Please be sure to check expiration dates
- You may turn in BOX TOPS loose or on collection sheets
Thank you for your support!
Tracie Sutton | PTF Incentives Coordinator
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 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!
- NAME THE GOLF CART: Mr. Sterchi has taken names for the new campus golf cart and now students can vote of their favorite! The winning name will be put on the cart and the student who submitted the winning name will receive a $50 gift card of their choice. Vote here now: Golf Cart Naming Ballot
- 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.
- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY available in Early Birds & Night Owls. The job description and application can be found online by clicking here.
- 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:
- October 16th: Half Day - service projects
- October 17th: Superheroes Gala (see above post)
- October 23rd: Spirit Day
- October 23rd: Homecoming
- November 5th: Powderpuff Football
PRESCHOOL
- Speech and Hearing Screenings for 3 to 5 Year Olds - Friday, October 16th. Parental consent required. See the Preschool Desk with questions.
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1/2 Day Dismissal at 12:15 pm - Friday, October 16th. NO Preschool Afternoon carline. Please park and enter through the playground to dismiss your child.
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Firetrucks and Sparky Visit for 3 to 5 Year Olds - Monday, October 19th & Tuesday, October 20th. There is no charge for this In-House Field Trip.
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Field Trips for 3 and 4 Year Olds - Thursday, October 22nd & Friday, October 23rd. See your child's teacher for details. Payment for Field Trips is cash only please.
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Fall Individual Portraits - Tuesday, October 27th & Wednesday, October 28th. Preview proofs will come home for ordering prints.
- Preschool Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Elementary Parents: You may now begin ordering your students' 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.) To order yearbooks from years past, contact Treering Support directly at 877-755-TREE.
- Elementary Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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October 16: 1/2 day: Parent/Teacher conferences. You may schedule conferences by emailing the teachers you would like to meet with.
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October 19th: 7th and 8th Grade field trip
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October 23rd: Spirit Day, Report Cards
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Due to the half day on October 16th, we will run a revised schedule the week of October 12th to assure that all classes have equal class time. The schedule will be as follows: Monday 10/12 - Odd Block, Tuesday 10/13 - Even Block, Wednesday 10/14 - Odd Block, Thursday 10/15 - Even Block, Friday - 10/16 - 1/2 Day, Service Projects
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Middle School service projects will take place on October 16th. Homeroom teachers will send information soon, if they have not already.*A Volunteer Driver Application Form is required for parents to drive. Forms are due at least one day prior to driving and are kept on file for this school year. It can be found in the middle school parent portal under Additional Information/Documents.
- 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.
- Middle School Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
HIGH SCHOOL
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Homecoming Week: October 19th-23rd
- High School Dress-up Days
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Monday - Hawaiian Luau Day
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Tuesday - Respect Your Elders Day
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Wednesday - Wacky Tie/Hat/Socks with Chapel Uniform Day
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Thursday - Decades Day (1900s-1990s)
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Friday - Super Seahawk Spirit Day
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- Homecoming Wall Contest Theme - Holidays
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Seniors - Thanksgiving
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Juniors - Halloween
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Sophomores - Christmas
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Freshmen - Fourth of July
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- High School Dress-up Days
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Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 24th at the Hullender Barn from 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Semi Formal Attire, tickets $7.
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Senior Talks begin on Tuesday, October 20th, with Riley Mattila, Blake Lee and Caleb Woodall.
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Jostens will return on Thursday, October 22nd, during Activity Period and lunch in the gym for graduation orders. Seniors, please turn those in at that time, or you can order online on their website.
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Report cards will be available for viewing on Renweb on Friday, October 23rd.
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.