Sunday Scoop: April 24th

Zero Reunion 2016

Each year, we host a Zero Reunion luncheon for our soon-to-graduate seniors. The focus is on giving back to the academy whenever and however possible, whether financially, through volunteer work, prayer support, positive references, and more. This year's event was special in that for the first time, we invited a panel of alumni to share their words of wisdom and appreciation for Silverdale. Listen below to what Courtney McDonald ('09), Stephanie Bautista ('11), Ethan Shamblin ('11), Zach Capehart ('11), and Jonathan Sanders ('15) had to say to the Class of 2016 as Mr. Chris Neighbors moderates. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9tLoJSKCZw&w=640&h=360]

Successful High School Drama

Last weekend, our high school students performed their final showing of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to a packed house at The Colonnade Theater in Ringgold, GA. Seniors had a strong representation in their final stage performance at SBA, including Genna Williams, Gabby McDonald, Emma McCuiston, Riley Mattila, Alexander Ioannidis, Brandon Cross, Phillip Bannor, Kimberly Lusardo, Catie Shadden, Sydney Heath, Jenna McClain, Trinity Longwith, Katie Paniucki, and Mary Jo Swearingen. You can view a full gallery of images on our Facebook page.

Middle School Drama This Week

Mrs. Callie Crews has been working hard with her cast of middle school students in preparations for their presentation of Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit this Thursday and Friday, April 28th-29th at 6:30pm in the Chapel here on campus. General Admission is $5 (including students), $4 for senior adults, and free to faculty and staff. We hope to see you there for an evening of comedic fun!

Rick Hansard Shares His Children's Book, Encourages Writing

You may know him as the husband of our Head of School, but last week, Mr. Rick Hansard - the published author - visited with our students to share his new book and encouraged us all to be writers in our own way. He quoted the great painter Vincent van Gogh, who said: "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." You can find Mr. Hansard's children's book, The Midday Adventures of Charley McDoogle, on Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTYJf60Ifeo&w=640&h=360]

Summer will be here before you know it, so we want to be sure you have a safe, engaging summer camp experience for your children here at Silverdale Baptist Academy! Whether you're looking for camps in academic subjects, sports, art, and more, our complete camp offerings can be found online at www.silverdaleba.org/camps. Take a look and register today!

ATTENTION Elementary & Middle School Parents!

It’s time to start planning for next year…

PTF will offer Pre-Packaged School Supply Kits for elementary and middle school students again for the 2016-2017 school year.

Letters and order form information will go home with elementary students the week of April 11th. An email with the order information will be sent out to parents of upcoming 7th and 8th students. We have partnered with the company, Schookidz, a Staples® Company.

It is time to place your order…

ALL Orders will be completed online: www.shopttkits.com Acct# 61176 Choose your child’s grade (2016-2017) (It is fast and easy and NO service charge will be applied)

Orders will be taken NOW until May 13th (Sorry, no orders can be taken after this date)

Look for more reminders to follow…

If you have additional questions, please email your PTF representative

• Student Art Selected for Event Display: High school students Isabel Hampton, Keerthana Duddu, and Samantha Alton represented Silverdale with their art pieces at last weekend's Palette 2 Palette event in their youth gallery. Their art was among 280 pieces representative of 22 schools. You can read more about this honor on the Palette 2 Palette website.

• UNIFORM RESALE: The Parent-Teacher Fellowship Uniform Resale is a chance for parents to sell their student's uniforms along with buying gently used uniforms at a great price. The dates for this summer's sale are Thursday and Friday, July 21st-22nd, with resale volunteers getting priority shopping Wednesday evening! All documents related to the resale can be found on the Parent Portal here. If you have any other questions, please email the coordinator.
• 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.
• 2016-2017 MASTER CALENDAR: Check Academy dates for vacation, holidays, etc – the school’s master calendar for the upcoming 2016-2017 year is available on our website by clicking here.
• UPCOMING DATES:
  • April 25th-26th: Preschool's Bullfrogs and Butterflies
  • April 28th-29th: Middle School Drama Production
  • May 4th: Middle School Awards Program
  • May 4th: Middle School Talent Show
  • May 4th: Senior Scholarship Chapel
  • May 6th: High School Talent Show
  • May 6th: Spirit Day
  • May 10th: High School Awards
  • May 11th: Senior Day
  • May 12th: 5th Grade Play
  • May 17th: Kindergarten Graduation, 8:30am, Sanctuary
  • May 17th: Preschool Graduation
  • May 18th: Elementary Awards, 8:30am, Sanctuary
  • May 18th: 5th Grade Tribute, 10:00am, Sanctuary
  • May 19th: Baccalaureate
  • May 20th: Graduation

PRESCHOOL

• Bullfrogs & Butterflies Spring Celebration - Monday, April 25th & Tuesday, April 26th - 11:00 am. Children will participate on the day that corresponds with the days they are enrolled. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.
• Pre-K 5 Field Trips - Tuesday, April 25th & Wednesday, April 26th - Contact your child's teacher for specific details by classroom. Permission slips and payment due by Friday, April 22nd. Cash only please.
• Last Day of Preschool - Friday, May 13th - This is a full day and regular Night Owls is available for those who are registered.
• Preschool Parent Portal: CLICK HERE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Poetry Recitals: Tuesday, April 26th - Kindergarten (8:15), 2nd (9:15) and 3rd (10:15) || Tuesday, May 10th - 1st (8:15) and 4th (9:15)
• Fifth Grade Play: PIRATES! The Musical: "We're off to sail the rollicking sea, PIRATES all are we!" But... ARRR, and shiver me timbers! There's a stowaway on board! Join this salty crew of colorful scallywags named Bluebeard, Yellowbeard, Whitebeard, Purplebeard - well, you get the picture - along with The King of the High Seas and his mates. The Fifth Grade will hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for a mighty adventure on May 12th and you're all invited! Where? In the SBA Chapel. When? Early Show at 9:30 a.m. and Late Show at 1:00 p.m.
• 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

• Carline Safety: For the safety of all students, students must be picked up at the designated carline entrance, entrance #4. Students may not wait for you on the couches. Please do not ask them to meet you any place other than the carline area. Thank you.
• April 27: 8th Grade Chapel, 11:50 in the Sanctuary
• April 28-29: Middle School Drama Production of "Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit," 6:30pm each evening in the Chapel
• May 4: Awards Program, Talent Show
• May 6: Spirit Day
• May 10th-12th: Exam Review days
• May 13th - 18th: Exams
  Middle School students may be dismissed at 12:00pm or 3:05pm on May 13th, 16th, and 17th. May 18th is a half day for all students. Look for an Early Dismissal Form in your email next week.
• Middle School Parent Portal: CLICK HERE
   

HIGH SCHOOL

• Schedule for week of 4/25 - 1-7: Even, Odd, Even, Odd
• Jostens will be back to collect class ring orders during activity period and lunch on Thursday, April 28th, in the upper gym.
• Senior Talks will resume May 3rd with Alexander Ioannidis, Kaleb Swope and Tanner Gibson - this is the last one for this year. They have all been wonderful and we pray the 9th - 11th grades took to heart the insightful messages that each one delivered.
• Board Recognition Ceremony will be on Tuesday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Letters were mailed last week for those being recognized. Parents of those students are welcome to attend.
• Friday, April 29th, is a dress down day for middle and high school students selling 3 or more cases of Cokes. Regular dress code applies.
• Dual Enrollment meeting for all 9th - 11th grade students will be held on Friday, April 29th, during Activity Period in Mr. Overman's room. 9th and 10th grade will meet at 11:10. 11th grade will meet at 11:25.
• Seniors - please return your scholarship questionnaire that was handed out in your Bible Classes this week to Mrs. McDonald no later than Monday, April 25th.
• Help the High School Yearbook by uploading your photos of school events and activities! See the info in the graphic below.
  

ATHLETICS:

• NEW ITEMS IN SPIRIT STORE! Check out the spirit store kiosk now - you've asked and we've answered with some brand new hats!
• 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.
  • ELEMENTARY MASTER CALENDAR
  • MIDDLE SCHOOL MASTER CALENDAR
  • HIGH SCHOOL MASTER CALENDAR