Sixth grade students dissected squid as part of their unit on oceans and examined the internal and external anatomical features of the squid to learn more about the adaptations of cephalopods.
Jag Weekly
May 20, 2018
Celebrating Learning at Reflections
Dear Salisbury Academy Parents,

As we begin the final weeks of our school year, we want to come together as a school community to celebrate the growth and achievements made by each student during the 2017-2018 school year. We invite all parents of students in grades first through eighth to a very special morning with your child on Wednesday, May 30 to share their end-of-year Reflections.  

This special time focuses on the importance of your student's unique learning process and provides the opportunity to identify what they did well while celebrating goals reached. For students in Lower School, these reflections take place in the gymnasium with students in grades first through fourth spread out across the gym sharing their projects. Our middle school students continue to build upon their prior year's goal setting with a focus on individual goal setting and solutions to their own personal growth. 
 
We aim to have children leave Salisbury Academy with a strong sense of self and with the ability to celebrate success, appreciate the struggles, and set goals for the future. Our annual reflections project is just one of the many tools we use to develop students to be lifelong learners, develop strong character, serve their community, and deepen their faith.
 
Please join us at your child's designated time for Reflections on May 30:

Lower School
Third and fourth grade: 8:05 to 8:25 a.m. in gym
First and second grade: 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. in gym

Middle School
9 a.m. in advisory room 
*Locations to be listed in next Sunday's MS Matters

Sincerely,

Beverly Fowler, Head of School

Important Dates
Third grade students visited Old Salem this week where they learned about crafts, farming, and daily life in the 1700s.



Memorial Day
Mon., May 28
No school for students or staff

Reflections, Grades 1-8
Wed., May 30

Last Day of ASK
Thurs., May 31

Last Day of School
Fri., June 1
Field Day at 8:30 a.m. and Graduation at 7 p.m.
 
Fourth grade students enjoyed a memorable overnight at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly this week where they enjoyed everything from scientific river inquiries to archery to rock climbing!

SA's Got Talent: View the video of the SA Talent Show 2018


SA Talent Show 2018
SA Talent Show 2018
Talent Show Video Guide

* Ava Morris singing "Memory," :08
* Elsie Richter playing personal compositions on piano, 2:18
* Avery Smith playing "Cycle" on drums, 6:17
* Hayden Anderson reciting U.S. presidents, 12:04
* Campbell Aron, Penelope Baird, Elle Blankenship, Ryleigh Down, Mary Masters Goodman, Naomi Lee, Emmaline Meyers, Charlotte Noell, Anelise Roy, Catherine Robson, and Vivian Selby dancing to "How Far I'll Go," 12:55
* Josie Fesperman, Halle Laferriere, and Adalyn Yost singing "Humble and Kind," 14:22
* Lucy Barr and Ashley Yang "12 Days of Christmas" skit, 17:40
* Ashton Williams playing "Swing Along" on piano, 19:55
* Callista Harris singing accompanied by her grandfather Mike Barnette, "Reckless Love," 21:36
* Addy Beckham, Emory Haynes, Mady Morris, Caylee Snow, Grace Taylor, Brooks Zino, Bryce Zino in "Whose Tracks Are These?" skit, 25:34
* Ana Dufour dancing to "Not About Angels," 26:37
* Gavin McDaniel singing and playing guitar to "Country Roads," 28:49

Volunteer for Field Day: Friday June 1
Field Day is coming up on Friday, June 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Students and staff are excited about a fun-filled morning of teamwork and laughs! Parent volunteers are needed, as are donations of unfilled, easy-fill water balloons and garbage bags of pre-filled air balloons.

Field Day activities will run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by yearbook signing at 10:30 a.m. and an extra special lunch provided by the PSA at 11:15 a.m. There will be a Spirit Award presentation at 12:15 and an 8th grade vs. staff volleyball game at 12:30. 

Field Day volunteers are asked to come early (7:45 a.m.) for set-up and assist in a fast clean-up effort afterwards if possible. 

Sign up to volunteer or donate balloons at:


Middle School Matters
   
"Put your good where it will do the most." 
                          -Tom Wolfe


Paint the SA Spirit Rock During a Month of Your Choice

The SA Spirit Rock is a Kidsbloom auction item. Several months are still available! 

Decorate it for your child's birthday, for a holiday, or any other momentous occasion. The months of January, February, March, April, and December can be purchased for $75 per month. Contact Tracey Baird to reserve your month! 

Lunch Menus
Habeeb Catering will provide hot lunches Monday through Friday to our students enrolled in grades 1-8 during the 2017-2018 school year. See the May lunch menu below. 

Contact Nancy Gokey at Habeeb Catering at  [email protected]



Chapel This Week
The next and final chapel gathering for the 2017-18 school year will be Eighth Grade Chapel on Thursday, May 31 at 9 a.m. in the gym. Join us for this fun student-led chapel! 

Booster Club

Booster Club meeting will take place Friday, May 25 at 8:15 a.m. at the Palms Cafe. 



Athletics


 Announcements

  • Please turn in all uniforms to Coach Wilson washed and in a bag with your child's name on it as soon as possible. Thank you!
  • Fall sports sign-ups are on the board outside of Coach Wilson's office for rising 5th- through 8th-graders.
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