Silverdale Scoop: August 14th
Welcome Back!
We've been gearing up for your return all summer now, and it's finally here - the first week of school! We hope you've thoroughly enjoyed some relaxing time away this summer and are as excited about a new school year as we are. The 2014-2015 school year has already proven to be another banner year, with new enrollment records set once again and the largest senior class in the history of Silverdale Baptist Academy set to graduate next May. Stay close - God is at work!Parent Testimony
A wonderful compliment received by Mrs. Hansard from one of our parents about our students:"I must tell you, the upperclassmen at SBA never cease to amaze me. This is our fourth year at SBA. When walking through the halls of our school there has never been a time that an upperclassman didn't wait and hold a door, say "yes ma'am ", "no ma'am" or "thank you". I have never seen such a respectful group of students. In a world that we live in today, it is really comforting to know that our daughter is being taught at school what we teach at home. From what a wonderful God we serve and how we do that to a simple kind gesture in a hallway to show respect to an elder. We are so blessed to have SBA in our community! Thanks again for all you do!" - Sandra M.
New Silverdale Faculty
Introducing the newest members of the Silverdale faculty for 2014-2015: (L-R) Christy Miller, Bob Walter, Heather Beaver, Slater Belew (SBA Class of '09), Micaleah Parker, Will Dragoo, and Connie Regal. We hope you'll help us in giving them a warm welcome to the Silverdale Family!
Tech? Help!
Our IT department is here to help with a new set of resources dedicated to your need to problem-solve and remain productive in today's techie world. Meant to be a one-stop shop full of self-help resources, B.I.T.S., or Basic Information Technology Service, can be found on both the Parent Portal and the Student Portal, and the resources found in these areas are customized to the unique needs of each group. Take a look now, and bookmark this site for future use. New content will be added as new challenges arise!
School Picture Day
This year we will use 2 days to complete individual photos:
- Monday, August 18th - 3rd through 5th Grade - Upper School 8th, 11th & 12th Grades
- Tuesday, August 19th - Kindergarten through 2nd Grade - Upper School 6th, 7th, 9th & 10th Grades
From the Elementary School
Individual Pictures - Monday, August 18th for 3rd - 5th Grades and Tuesday, August 19th for Kindergarten - 2nd Grades. Look for a picture form to be coming home with your child this weekend..
Elementary Mandatory Parent Meetings:
- Kindergarten - Tuesday, August 19th @ 6:30
- 1st & 2nd Grades - Thursday, August 21st @ 6:30
- 5th Grade - Tuesday, August 26th @ 6:30
- 3rd & 4th Grades - Thursday, August 28th @ 6:30
(Missed meeting forms can be found on the Parent Portal)
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN:
- Morning Carline Procedure Reminders
- 7:30am is the earliest you can drop off your child.
- Please use turn signal when turning onto the campus (by Police Officer & Silverdale Road).
- No Cell phone use in carline.
- No dogs in drivers laps.
- Keep children in their seat until time to get out.
- Afternoon Carline Procedure Reminders
- Please use turn signal when turning onto the campus (by Police Officer & Silverdale Road).
- No cell phone use in carline.
- No dogs in drivers laps.
- Turn off engines in loading zone.
- Please have car tags on skirt hanger on rear view mirror.
- We prefer all parents to remain in cars.
- Anyone picking up must have car tags. ID's will be checked if you don't have car tags.
- Please be prepared to show your ID to the receptionist when checking your child out from school - this is for your child's safety.
From the Middle School
Camp Vesper Point: For more info check your email or contact Heather Silvious. If you plan to go as a parent chaperone, please send in the $15 to your homeroom teacher by Monday, August 18.
- 6th grade - Thursday, August 28th
- 7th and 8th grade - Friday, August 29th
7th-8th Grade parent meeting: Location: Chapel, Tuesday, August 19th, 6:30pm
From the High School
Individual pictures will be taken of all students K - 12 according to the following schedule:
Monday, August 18th - 3rd-5th, 8th, 11th and 12th grades will be photographed. (12th grade is for Renweb and lunch cards only - not for yearbook)
Tuesday, August 19th - K - 2nd, 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th grades will be photographed.
- Regular uniform is acceptable, but no hoodies, jackets or athletic jerseys are allowed.
- Sweaters or sweater vests are allowed.
- Order forms will be sent home on Friday.
9th Grade Parents - If you did not receive the Academic Portfolio that was given out at the 9th Grade Parent Meeting on Friday, please email Kim McDonald at and we will send it home with your student.
12th Grade Parent Meeting - Monday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. This is a mandatory meeting and at least one parent should attend. Students are not required to come, but can if they so choose. This meeting will be filled with pertinent information for your student's senior year.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 2014-2015 MASTER CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE: Check dates for vacation, holidays, etc - the school's master calendar for the 2014-2015 year is now available on our website by clicking here.
- FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Don't miss a beat in the world of tuition and finance - check the Financial page on the Parent Portal for current information.
- MOBILE WEBSITE: Check out our new mobile website by visiting silverdaleba.org on your smartphone!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- August 18-19: School-wide picture day
- August 18-28: Parent Meetings - detailed info at registration
- August 22: Spirit Day
ATHLETICS:
- 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.
- MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Parent Interest meeting - Monday, August 18th, 6:30pm - Fireside Area in MS/HS Atrium.
- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TRYOUTS: Saturday, August 30th, 10:00am-12:00pm.
- HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING TRYOUTS: Thursday, September 4th and/or Thursday, September 11th, 3:30pm at Holiday Bowl Brainerd.
- ELEMENTARY SOCCER TRYOUTS: 4th/5th grade boys and girls - Friday, September 26th, 3:30pm-5:30pm and Saturday, September 27th, 9:00am-10:30am - Location TBD.
- STOP BY THE SPIRIT STORE! We are continuing to get new stuff in stock, so stop by the upper gym and Tiffany Givens' office to add to your Silverdale spirit wear collection! 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.