November 25

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
November 25, 2011

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Happy Wednesday SAAS Families,

Due to the holiday, I am sending out the Friday email a little early this week. Here are some important upcoming events to mark on your calendar.

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25 – NO CLASSES

WINTER TRIMESTER CLASSES BEGIN

Monday, November 28, 8:15 AM

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TURNOUTS

Monday, November 28
3:15 – 5 PM, Gymnasium
Middle School girls interested in playing basketball should come to school on Monday with court shoes, shorts, and t-shirts. They will meet in the Temple Building after school and walk down to the gym for turnouts. Pickup will be at the gym garage at 5 PM. Questions? Please contact Cathy Schick at cschick@seattleacademy.org.

SAAS BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, November 30
7 PM, CUB Building
Come enjoy a conversation with fellow parents about Laura Kastner’s popular teen-raising advice in her new book Getting to Calm: Cool-Headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens and Teens. The conversation will be facilitated by Mary Berry, SAAS Middle School Counselor and Learning Support Coordinator. Reading the book in advance is encouraged but not required. Refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Ann Jones at annwileyjones@comcast.net.

HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS

November 28 – December 9
Please participate in the Parent Association long-standing tradition of presenting Holiday Gift Bags to all 125+ faculty and staff members. Each family is asked to donate 10 unwrapped items for the baskets to any front desk between November 28 and December 9. Or, if you prefer, you can simply write a check (made payable to the SAAS Parent Association), drop it off at any front desk, and have the committee do the shopping for you. Questions? Please contact June Bartell at junebob@comcast.net.

UPCOMING SAAS EVENTS:

  • December 2-3: Upper School Vocal Show, 7 PM. Arts Center. TICKETS
  • December 3: Middle and Upper School Paintball Trip, 9 AM – 5 PM, Operation Paintball (Graham, WA). SAAS Permission Form, Waiver, and $35 due by November 30. Questions? Contact Nick Lew at nlew@seattleacademy.org.
  • December 5: Advanced Dance Showcase RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 13!
  • December 12: Middle and Upper School Instrumental Concert, 7 PM, Arts Center. NO TICKETS REQUIRED.  Questions? Contact Kelly Rettenmier at krettenmier@seattleacademy.org.
  • December 16: Basketball Mania, 1 PM – 8 PM, Gymnasium. MORE DETAILS WILL BE SENT HOME ON MONDAY. Questions? Contact Sheila Hanrahan at shanrahan@seattleacademy.org.
  • 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

  • November 29: 11th Grade Parent Coffee, 8:15 AM, Cafe Presse (on 12th across from the Arts Center). Special Guests: 11th Grade Coordinator Alicia Balle and Learning Support Teacher Megan McCall. Questions? Contact Abby Katzman at abbyk@drizzle.com.
  • December 1: 12th Grade Parent Coffee, 8:15 AM, Café Presse (on 12th across from the Arts Center). Questions? Contact Theresa Truex at ttruex@comcast.net.
  • December 4: Ski Bus Registration Deadline. Questions? Contact Marcine Hull at marcineh@comcast.net.
  • December 5: 9th Grade Parent Coffee, 8:15 AM, Home of Art and Hattie Vogel (1515 18th Ave. E). Questions? Contact Hattie Vogel at 206-325-5148.
  • December 7: 6th Grade Parent Coffee, 8:15 AM, Café Presse (on 12th across from the Arts Center). Questions? Contact Connie Chaplan at cchaplan@earthlink.net.
  • December 9: 10th Grade Parent Evening Social, Time TBD, Reingold/Criddle Home (9109 Lake Washington Blvd. NE, Bellevue, 98004. Questions? Contact Karen Criddle at karencriddle@comcast.net.

THIS WEEK’S INSIDE SAAS ARTICLES:

SAVGS Stars of the Week; Vandergrift ‘12 Athlete of the Week
4-H Club Pulls in More SAAS Community Members
State Champs! SAVGS Win Third State Title in Last Four Years

I hope you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday,
Sheila Hanrahan
Communications Director
206-676-6858