February 10

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
February 10, 2012

Secret
Good Afternoon SAAS Families,

Here are some important announcements and details about upcoming events.

UPCOMING ARTS OFFERINGS

SECRETS IN THE WINGS
February 10-11
7 PM, Arts Center Theatre

ADVANCE DANCE SHOWCASE
February 13
7 PM, Dance Studio in the Gymnasium

UPPER SCHOOL BLACK BOX SHOW
February 16-17
5 PM, Arts Center Black Box

VOCAL ENSEMBLE
February 16-18
7 PM, Arts Center Theatre

Questions? Contact Lindsay Booth at lbooth@seattleacademy.org or 206-676-6831.

ALL-SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE WITH JFS

DEADLINE: Friday, February 17
For the second year in a row, SAAS has joined with Jewish Family Service to fight hunger in the Seattle area. Last year alone, JFS distributed over 332,000 pounds of food to our neighbors in need. SAAS contributed over 2,100 pounds last year, but we can do better! You can help by bringing canned goods and grocercy store gift cards as well as personal items such as tooth paste, shampoo, and soap and grocery store gift cards. Questions about the food drive can be directed to Halsey Bell at hbell@seattleacademy.org or Rich Stearns at rstearns@seattleacademy.org.

2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

Early next week, the Business Office will mail home re-enrollment contracts for the 2012-13 school year. The contracts will be due back to the school by Monday, February 27. Questions? Please contact Julie Gommi at jgommi@seattleacademy.org.

The preliminary 2012-13 calendar will be available next Friday, February 17. Questions? Contact Sheila Hanrahan at shanrahan@seattleacademy.org.

MID-WINTER BREAK

February 20-24: NO CLASSES. Classes resume Monday, February 27, at 8:15 AM.

UPCOMING SAAS EVENTS:

  • February 15: France Parent Trip Meeting, 6:00 PM, Vanderbilt Building (NEW LOCATION). Questions? Contact Francoise Deeg-LeGal at fdeeglegal@seattleacademy.org.
  • February 16: 8th Grade Seattle Challenge Informational Lunch, Noon – 1 PM, Youth Lounge. Questions? Contact George Burpee at gburpee@seattleacademy.org.
  • February 27: Upper School Spring Sports Begin. Questions? Contact Cathy Schick at cschick@seattleacademy.org.
  • February 29: Ashland Trip Meeting, 5:30 PM, Arts Center. Questions? Contact Steve Retz at sretz@seattleacademy.org.
  • March 1-3: Middle School Production Bye Bye Birdie, 7 PM, Arts Center. Questions? Contact Lindsay Booth at lbooth@seattleacademy.org or 206-676-6831. TICKETS

UPCOMING PARENT ASSOCIATION EVENTS:

PARENT ENRICHMENT PRESENTATIONS

Check out other SAAS and Seattle-Area Parent Enrichment Opportunities
Parent Map Calendar

March 6, 7 PM, Town Hall
Are You An Alien On Planet Teen? Dr. Anthony Wolf
Join fellow parents from around Seattle to hear best-selling author, Dr. Anthony Wolf, as he helps parents identify the drivers behind teen behavior, learn new rules to apply to today’s evolving electronic world and gain insights for living in peace together at home. Tickets are available on brownpapertickets.com. Use the Seattle Academy discount code SAWOLF2012 to get a $10 ticket. Tickets will also be for sale at the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Parent Peer Group meetings. Tickets will be available at the door for $20. Questions? Contact Sandy McCullough at sandy.mccullough@comcast.net.

COFFEES AND SOCIALS

Check out the Calendar of Parent Coffees, Socials, and Potlucks
  • February 7: 7th Grade Parent Coffee, After Drop Off, Tully’s (on 19th and Aloha). Questions? Contact Karen Woo at karen.woo@comcast.net.
  • February 15: 9th Grade Parent Coffee, After Drop Off, Home of Tim and Barbara Fielden (1514 16th Ave. E). Questions? Contact Barbara at bhfielden@hotmail.com.
  • February 16: 8th Grade Parent Coffee CANCELLED
  • February 17: 6th Grade Parent Coffee, After Drop Off, Cafe Presse (on 12th across from the Arts Center). Questions? Contact Connie Chaplan at cchaplan@earthlink.net.

PARENT PEER GROUPS

  • February 15:  7th and 8th Grade Parent Peer Groups, 6:30 PM Social and 7:00 PM Discussion, Vanderbilt Building. The social will include both grade levels. The grades will split into separate groups for the discussion. Questions? Contact Jillon Dupree at jillon@msn.com.
  • February 29:  9th Grade Parent Peer Group, 6:30 PM Social and 7:00 PM Discussion, Vanderbilt Building. Questions? Contact Jillon Dupree at jillon@msn.com.

POTLUCKS

7TH GRADE

  • March 9: Ashley’s Advisory, Home of Bill and Heidi Flora (615 17th Ave. E).
  • March 9: Veronica’s Advisory, Home of Jeff and Stacie Feinstein (3403 E Valley St.).
  • March 10: Francoise’s Advisory, Home of James Rogers and Pamela Kulin (2620 Shoreland Dr. S).
  • March 16: Anita’s Advisory, Home of Art and Hattie Vogel (1515 18th Ave.).
  • March 16: Chelsea’s Advisory, Home of Fred and Janet Devereux (827 80th Ave. NE, Medina).
  • March 17: Kate’s Advisory, Home of Randy and Karen Woo (4820 NE 42nd St.).
  • March 23: Pete’s Advisory, Home of Doug and Kay Rawlings (5317 NE 45th St.).

Hosts will be sending out detailed information directly to families.

8TH GRADE

  • March 9 -11, March 18:  More detailed information will be sent to parents soon.

11TH GRADE

  • March 17 & 18, March 24 & 25: More detailed information will be sent to parents soon.

12TH GRADE

Please RSVP no later than Wednesday before your event date. If you have further questions, please contact Eleanor Freeman at eleanorfreeman@hotmail.com.

SKI BUS

  • February 12: Ski Bus, leave at 6:45 AM and return at 5:30 PM, 16th Avenue Lot. Questions? Contact Brooke White at 206-963-5433 or whiteba57@gmail.com.
  • February 26: Ski Bus, leave at 6:45 AM and return at 5:30 PM, 16th Avenue Lot. Questions? Contact Brooke White at 206-963-5433 or whiteba57@gmail.com.

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Please let me know if you have any questions,
Sheila Hanrahan
Communications Director
206-676-6858
shanrahan@seattleacademy.org