News & Info: October 2nd
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 on our website!
Also, 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 starting next week at both elementary and upper school receptionist's desks. The drawings will take place at the Gala, but you do not have to be present to win.
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
Class Officer Fundraiser
The Class Officers are selling school-spirited mugs and tumblers to raise money for future projects! You can choose from Silverdale-themed drinkware or a from a variety of college logos. The SBA drink containers are $16 each, plus tax. The breast cancer, inspirational words, and collegiate tumblers are $18 each, plus tax. We will be selling them from now until October 14th, with expected delivery at the beginning of November. So show your school spirit and get one today! See a Class Officer or Mrs. Humphries to purchase.
PTF Discount Card Sales
We are giving you the opportunity to sell PTF discount cards to all your family and friends to raise money for the PTF. PTF discount cards are $10.00 each. They have many local savings and across the country savings (per website). Each family that sells five (5) PTF discount cards will receive a family adventure pack which includes:- A free Chattanooga Zoo ticket plus camel ride
- Free Superfly Jump Park ticket
- Free climbing gear rental at High Point Climbing
- $5.00 Sticky Fingers gift card (Any Card already purchased this year will count toward the 5 cards)
- Mellow Mushroom Pizza and drinks for 2
- Carmike movie tickets for 2
- 1 YEAR family zoo membership
- 5 Superfly tickets
- 5 tickets to Superfly
- 5 tickets to the Chattanooga Zoo
All orders must be turned in by October 13th
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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UPDATE TO iOS 9: Director of Network Operations Dave Barber has confirmed that apps like RenWeb are now fully functioning in the new iOS 9 update for the iPhone and iPad, so you can now safely update your devices.
- 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 5th-9th: Fall Break
- 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
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Preschool In Session Full Days - Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd.
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Fall Break - October 5th - 9th. No childcare.
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Speech and Hearing Screenings for 3 to 5 Year Olds - Tuesday, October 13th and Friday, October 16th. Parental consent required. Forms will come home in backpacks soon.
- 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
- If you would like to join us for the K-8th grade parent study, please purchase the book “12 Huge Mistakes Parents Can Avoid” by Dr. Tim Elmore prior to your first class. All classes meet from 9:15am – 10:15am in the Chapel on the following Tuesdays: September 29th, October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd, November 17th.
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Teacher In-Service, October 1-2. There will be no school for middle school students these days.
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Fall Break: October 5-9
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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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REVISED SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF 10/12Due to the half day on October 16th, we will run a revised schedule the week of 10/12 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 with AIT, Thursday 10/15 - Even Block, Friday - 10/16 - 1/2 Day - 1st through 7th period for 30 minutes each with no homeroom. Dismissal at 12:00 through car line. Parent Teacher Conferences may be scheduled with your child's teachers by emailing them to schedule appointments from 1 until 3:30.
- Jostens will be here on October 15th during Activity Period in the Silverdale Room to distribute graduation packets to all seniors. It is vital that all seniors attend this meeting. Jostens will be back during Activity Period and Lunch on October 22nd to collect orders. Orders can also be placed on the Jostens website, which will be listed in the packet.
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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.
ATHLETICS:
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
- Friday, September 25th: Originally slated to be an away game, Silverdale is now hosting Sale Creek tomorrow night. Kick-off is at 7:30pm.
- Friday, October 2nd: Senior Night 2015, recognizing football seniors Arnold, Brady, Gibson, and Locklear, and cheerleaders Paniucki and Shadden.
- Elementary Soccer Tryouts (4th & 5th grade boys & girls): Friday, September 25th from 3:30-5:30pm at Redoubt (Field 2) and Saturday, September 26th from 9:00-11:00am at SBA (Multi-Purpose Field). Players should wear cleats and shin guards and bring a water bottle.
- 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.