SA middle-schoolers took a walk in the shoes of children battling poverty, hunger, lack of education, and a host of other daunting challenges at the Compassion Experience earlier this week.
Jag Weekly
February 5, 2017
Luke Bardinas, Head of School for the Day
Hear ye, Hear ye! 

On Thursday, February 9, Luke Bardinas of the third grade will be Head of School for the day! 

Luke has proclaimed that the day be a non-uniform day for all SA students and asks that everyone wear a "cool hat." All students will enjoy extended recess and no homework, and the third grade will enjoy a special movie treat. Luke will lead us in chapel on Thursday and will also have a special lunch with Mrs. Fowler! 

"Head of School for the Day" is a Kidsbloom auction item. Be sure to look for this and other Jaguar Pride items at Kidsbloom on May 12! 

A Walk in Another's Footsteps: SA students address world problems
Making a difference in the world is more than a hot topic at Salisbury Academy: It's an all-in passion for positive change. Over the past three weeks, middle school students have pondered, identified and formed plans to solve world problems in their weekly Discovery Labs. 

The question being asked: How do we springboard from our school's local community outreach to make an impact on larger global struggles?

Issues chosen by students range from environmental issues to hunger to medical needs and have brought about innovative and highly practical solutions. Yet these discussions are made so much more powerful when students are given the opportunity to walk in another's shoes, to see the world through another perspective.

"When students can look at a problem or need from the perspective of another, then they can begin to generate ideas and creatively solve problems from a totally different viewpoint," said Heather Coulter, curriculum coordinator for Salisbury Academy.

To gain this perspective, students visited the Compassion Experience this week. There, students journeyed through one of two children's stories of overcoming extreme poverty and lack of opportunity to become successful, healthy individuals.
Important Dates



Regional Spelling Bee at SA
Tues, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Non-Uniform Day (and wear a cool hat)
Thurs., Feb. 9
Proclaimed by Head of School for the day Luke Bardinas (see article left for more details)

Priority Re-enrollment Closes
Fri., Feb. 14

Staff Workday
Fri., Feb. 17
No school for students

President's Day
Mon., Feb. 20
No school for students or staff


Middle School Matters

"If we love our country, we should also love our countrymen." 
                                      - Ronald Reagan

Lunch Menus
Parents please note: Mr. Gatti's is now named Habeeb Catering. Please make all checks for lunch orders out to Habeeb Catering going forward. 

Habeeb Catering will provide hot lunches Monday through Friday to our students enrolled in grades 1-8 during the 2016-2017 school year.
 


Salisbury Academy Summer Camp
Rising first-graders through rising sixth-graders  are invited to join us for a  summer of fun!   Eight weeks of experiential summer programming will be offered by the week for full and half days: 
$130 per week for full day camp (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
$80 per week for half day camp (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - noon)

Weeks offered
June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31

Activities
SA campers will enjoy an "out-and-about" day each week dedicated to community service and visits to parks and other recreation outlets. Campers will also enjoy Big Splash Friday each Friday with swimming and a pizza lunch provided at the Country Club of Salisbury.



Chapel
The upcoming chapel speaker on Thursday, February 9 will be Veteran Tim Crisco, pastor for Samaritan Baptist Church, presenting on the virtue "love of country." 

Chapel is held on Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Families are welcome to join for this special community time! 

Booster Club 
Booster Club Pizza will be offered on the following dates:
February 10, March 10, April 21, May 26

Athletics
Important Upcoming Events:
  • Parents please note the volunteer schedule for basketball season. If you are unable to fulfill your duty please find someone to replace your time slot.
  • More information about conference tournament will be released Tuesday after Mondays game VS Statesville Christian.
  • Parents meeting for spring sports will be February 21
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Parents please review the below dates and times carefully as the original schedule has been revised.

Monday, February 6
  • Varsity Boys Basketball Game @ Statesville Christian 4:00
  • Varsity Girls Basketball Game VS Statesville Christian 4:00
    • Information for Boys game at Statesville Christian
        • Carpool
        • Blue Uniforms
        • Boys will be dismissed from class at 2:40
Tuesday, February 7 - No Athletics

Wednesday, February 8 
  • Varsity Boys basketball practice 3:15 - 5:15
  • Varsity Girls basketball practice 5:15 - 7:15
 Thursday, February 9
  • Varsity Boys basketball practice 3:15 - 5:15
  • Varsity Girls basketball practice 5:15 - 7:15
Friday, February 10
  • Varsity Girls Basketball practice 1:30 - 2:30
  • Varsity Boys Basketball practice 2:30 - 3:30
Saturday, February 11
  • Varsity Girls Conference Basketball Tournament @ North Hills 8:00
  • Varsity Boys Conference Basketball Tournament @ Salisbury Academy 8:30


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