December 9

If you have any questions regarding the Friday emails, or would like to include an announcement in one of them, please contact Sheila Hanrahan, Communications Director.

Friday Email
December 9, 2011

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Good Afternoon SAAS Families,

Here are some important announcements and upcoming events.

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT

Monday, December 12
Arts Center Theatre
NO TICKETS REQUIRED!
Come enjoy an evening of music. All five bands will perform.
Questions? Contact Kelly Rettenmier at krettenmier@seattleacademy.org.

SKI BUS REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Ski Bus Registration Deadline EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 11! Questions? Contact Marcine Hull at marcineh@comcast.net.

SAAS HOLIDAY DRIVE TO BENEFIT ASA MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL

December 5 – 15
Please consider participating in our second annual holiday drive to benefit Asa Mercer Middle School. Of the 800+ students enrolled at Asa Mercer, 76% live in poverty. The teachers and staff at Asa Mercer have indicated that food is the greatest gift we can provide. Last year, we joined with Asa Mercer Assistant Principal (and alum) Katie Pearl ’97 for a very successful drive which raised over $3,500 dollars in gift cards in a little under a week. We hope to exceed that total this year to help even more families.

We are asking families to donate $25 or $50 Safeway or Target gift cards which Asa Mercer families can use at the Safeway and Target stores located near them. Gift cards can be turned in to any front desk by December 15. Questions? Contact Lauri Conner at lconner@seattleacademy.org.

BASKETBALL MANIA

Friday, December 16
First Game Begins at 1 PM COMPLETE SCHEDULE
SAAS Gymnasium
All families are invited to our annual Basketball Mania celebration on Friday, December 16. Basketball Mania is our opportunity to recognize Middle and Upper School winter athletes, enjoy our community prior to our Winter Break, and of course, watch some great basketball. All basketball teams participate in the event by playing or competing in half-time contests. Concessions and logowear will be available. We hope you can all join us for this great school-wide celebration. If you would like to volunteer to help with banners, set up the gym, or act as a greeter during the event, please contact Sheila Hanrahan at shanrahan@seattleacademy.org.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Every holiday season, the Seattle Center Foundation hosts Winterfest, which runs from Thanksgiving through New Years Day. Volunteers are needed to help at the Fisher Pavilion Ice Rink during the holiday break from December 17 through January 1.  No skating abilities required – just the ability to hand out skates. You are welcome to skate, if you desire, before or after your shift at no charge. These hours can be applied to your community service requirement by filling out the Community Service Credit form and turning in to Jodi at the CUB Front Desk. If you are interested, please email Salliecrowell782@msn.com and let her know the dates and times you are available and that you are a SAAS student or parent.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 PM, January 9 – February 16
Arts Center
$325 (Checks made payable to SAAS)
6-8th Grade Only; Minimum 5, Maximum 8 students
January 4 Deadline
Upper School film teacher Cheryll Hidalgo is offering an After-School Animation Workshop for Middle School students. The goal is to produce a finished animated short film using legos and stop-motion animation techniques. “I Like to Move It,” the film made in the 2010 workshop, won the top award at the Middle School Media Fest last winter and has been requested by the Fresh Films Youth Film Festival in Ireland for screening this winter. Cheryll hopes to produce another hit this year. Complete and return the registration form, with payment, to Jodi Rea at the CUB front desk by Wednesday, January 4.

UPCOMING SAAS EVENTS:

  • December 19 – 30: Winter Break. NO CLASSES
  • January 2: Teacher Day. NO CLASSES
  • January 3: Classes Resume, 8:15 AM.

UPCOMING PARENT ASSOCIATION EVENTS:

Check out the Calendar of Parent Coffees, Socials, and Potlucks

  • December 9: 10th Grade Parent Evening Social, 7:30-9:30 PM, Reingold/Criddle Home (9109 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Bellevue, 98004. Questions? Contact Karen Criddle at karencriddle@comcast.net.
  • January 5: 11th Grade Parent Coffee, after drop off, Cafe Presse. Questions? Contact Abby Katzman at abbyk@drizzle.com.
  • January 6-8: 6th Grade Potlucks. More information will be set to parents later.
  • January 9: 8th Grade Parent Coffee, after drop off, Cafe Presse. Questions? Contact Rochelle Howe at rochelle.howe@comcast.net.
  • January 10: 12th Grade Parent Coffee, after drop off, Cafe Presse. Questions? Contact Theresa Truex at ttruex@comcast.net.
  • January 11: 7th Grade Parent Coffee, after drop off, The Leblond Home (1141 21st Ave. E). Questions? Contact Karen Woo at karen.woo@comcast.net.
  • January 11: 10th Grade Parent Coffee, after drop off, location TBD. Questions? Contact Sue Wiedenfeld at swiedenfeld@me.com.
  • January 13-15: 9th Grade Potlucks. More information will be set to parents later.
  • January 13-15: 10th Grade Potlucks. More information will be set to parents later.
  • January 19: 6th Grade Parent Coffee, after drop off, Cafe Presse. Questions? Contact Connie Chaplan at cchaplan@earthlink.net.
  • January 20-21: 12th Grade Potlucks. More information will be set to parents later.
  • January 27: 7th Grade Parent Social. More information will be set to parents later.
  • January 27: 8th Grade Parent Social. More information will be set to parents later.

THIS WEEK’S INSIDE SAAS ARTICLES:

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Sector SAAS Qualifies for State Competition

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Sheila Hanrahan
Communications Director
206-676-6858