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Fourth grade students work intently to complete a library resource scavenger hunt.
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| Mrs. Coulter's Corner: Her Educational Journey and Salisbury Academy |
My educational journey at Salisbury Academy began over twenty years ago with Georgi Goss introducing me to the school and to Core Knowledge. Since that first introduction, I have taught students from grades two through eight and all grades and subjects in between. My own children attended SA from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, graduates in 2008 and 2014. I have served in roles as lead teacher, directors of both lower and middle divisions, and now Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
I have always been deeply inspired by the Core Knowledge Curriculum and by the design and innovation that lie at the heart of Salisbury Academy.
It makes me so proud to work at a school that has recognized the value of Core Knowledge and has used it as the foundation for our curriculum since the school opened its doors and which has added meaningfully and creatively to this base curricular foundation with the focus solely on student-centered learning.
"Putting the puzzle together" and working to ensure the future of Salisbury Academy and its continuance as a premier institution are what keep me engaged and jumping out of the bed each morning.
Changing roles in the 2016-2017 school year gave me the opportunity to deeply examine Core Knowledge in SA with a new perspective. It also gave me the opportunity to research the Core Knowledge Foundation and its current recommendations and updates.
The curriculum changes made already for 2017-2018 are very exciting. The teachers in grades JK-5 are all implementing an updated "Knowledge" strand of the curriculum "which uses rich, engaging read alouds and history and social studies content to build topic interest, background knowledge, and vocabulary." In grades 3-5, the language arts components are fully integrated and represent all LA content, being presented in a systematic, engaging fashion and continuing to build from year to year.
Working one-on-one with teachers as they plan, visiting classrooms to witness the excitement of the students and the pride and confidence of the teachers, and observing the students truly engaged - all of these experiences show that SA is only growing stronger and more relevant each day.
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Important Dates
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SA Book Fair
Sept. 11 - 15
Booster Club Pizza and PSA Dress-Down Day
Fri., Sept. 15
for grades 1-8. Students who bring in $2 and a canned good will enjoy a non-uniform day.
Grades 5-8 Back to School Night
Tues., Sept. 19
6-8 p.m.
Students are encouraged to attend
Fall Picture Day and Designated Team Pictures
Wed., Sept. 20
Lunch and Learn with Heidi Tringali: How to Maximize Classroom Performance
Wed., Sept. 27
12-1 p.m. in the 8th grade homeroom
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I feel that my journey with Salisbury Academy is always beginning anew. I will do my best to inspire others to discover, question, and create within a tradition of excellence and with strong relationships at the heart of our school culture.
- Heather Coulter
, Curriculum and Instruction Director
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Social Leadership Exploratories: Grades 6 through 8
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| Kate Burton and Quinn Davidson share in a breakout chat. |
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Middle School Division Director Jessica Goodman shares:
This quarter, the middle school students in grades 6 through 8 are participating in Athena's Path (for girls) and Hero's Pursuit (for boys). These social leadership courses are designed by Michelle Icard, author of
Michelle in the Middle.
Each week, students divide by grade and gender to meet with their group leader and focus on a variety of topics. Through discussion and games, students are developing empathy for others, becoming more aware of how their words may affect their peers, and focusing on being the person they truly want to be. We encourage you to discuss these lessons at home, as we are already seeing positive results in and around the school.
This week's exercises included a variety of questions discussed both as a group and in pairs to help students hone their leadership skills, with a focus on topics including empathy, thoughtfulness, and awareness of others.
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| Mrs. Fowler leads a discussion with the eighth grade girls. |
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| Coach Wilson and Mrs. Coulter lead a round table discussion with the seventh and eighth grade boys. |
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"Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again."
- CS Lewis
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The Book Fair is coming!
Monday, September 11 - Friday, September 15
Hours
7:30 - 8 a.m. (before school)
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. (after dismissal, 1:30 - 3 p.m. on Friday)
Students will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair and make purchases during their regularly scheduled library classes. There is a wish list on the back of the book fair flyer that parents may wish to complete for younger students.
Proceeds support the library and its programs. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted. Hope to see you lasso a great book!
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Maximizing Your Child's Academic Performance: Sept. 27 lunch and learn
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Maximizing Your Child's Academic Performance
Lunch and Learn with Heidi Tringali
Wednesday, Sept. 27
12 - 1 p.m.
For many parents, the academic goal for our children is that they will perform to their fullest potential. As parents, we do many things to make sure our children are able to give their best effort in school. We make sure they get enough sleep, make sure they are well nourished and do their homework, and make sure they arrive to school with the supplies they need.
Yet even with all of our efforts, more and more children are performing below their potential or are showing signs of not being ready to learn. During this lunch and learn, Heidi Tringali will share about what learning readiness looks like and what we are doing here at Salisbury Academy to maximize our children's academic performance.
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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 August-September lunch menu below.
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The first PSA Dress-Down Day will be on Friday, September 15. Students in grades 1-8 who bring in $2 and a canned good will enjoy a non-uniform day!
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Booster Club: Pizza sign-ups and annual sports passes
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The first Booster Club Pizza date will be Friday, September 15!
Pick up your Booster Club Pizza order forms in the front office. 9 pizza dates will be offered over the course of the year. Sign up for all 9 dates for $54 for lower school or $63 for middle school. Individual lunches are $6.00 each for lower school and $7.00 each for middle school. Checks may be made out to Salisbury Academy, with Booster Club Pizza written in the memo portion.
Purchase your annual sports passes with Coach Wilson or the business office. Cost is $70 for all home games for the entire year for immediate family members.
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Monday, September 11
- JV Soccer Practice 3:30 - 5:00
- Cross Country Meet @ Sacred Heart 4:00 (Make-up meet) Runners should arrive by 3:30 for course walk
- Girls Tennis Match @ Erwin Middle School 4:00 (Girls will be dismissed at 2:50) (Girls should arrive by 3:30 for warm-ups)
- JV Volleyball Game VS Forsyth Country Day 4:30
- Varsity Volleyball Game VS Forsyth Country Day 5:30
Tuesday, September 12
- JV Soccer Practice 3:30 - 5:00
- Varsity Volleyball Game VS Statesville Montessori 4:00 (Girls should arrive by 3:30 for warm-ups)
- Girl Tennis Match VS Sacred Heart @ CCS 4:00 (Girls should arrive by 3:30 for warm-ups)
- Varsity Soccer Practice 6:00 - 7:30
Wednesday, September 13
- Cross Country Practice 3:20 - 4:00
- Varsity Volleyball Game @ St. Stephens 4:30 (Players will be dismissed at 2:45) (Carpool)
- JV Soccer Game @ St. Stephens 4:30 (Blue Jersey)(Players will be dismissed at 2:45) (Carpool)
- Varsity Soccer Game @ St. Stephens 5:45 (Blue Jersey)(Players should arrive by 5:00) (Carpool)
- St. Stephens Lutheran School Address:
2304 Spring Rd. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Thursday, September 14
- JV Volleyball Practice 3:15 - 4:30
- Varsity Soccer Practice 3:30 - 5:00
- JV Soccer Game @ North Hills 4:00 (Blue Jerseys) (Warm-ups start at 3:30)
- Varsity Volleyball Practice 4:30 - 6:00
- Girls Tennis Match @ Forsyth Country Day 4:30 (Girls should arrive by 4:00) (Girls will be dismissed from class at 2:50
- Forsyth Country Day Address:
5501 Shallowford Rd.
Lewisville, NC 27023
Friday, September 15 - No Athletics
* Coach Wilson is back full time and thanks you for your understanding and patience over the past few weeks. Please reach out to Coach Wilson directly with any questions regarding athletics.
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