Jag Weekly, December 3

December 3, 2023

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, Dec. 5

*5th grade to Brick Ed

Wednesday, Dec. 6

*Parent Connect with Director of Admission Allison Doby on the latest in college counseling, 8-9 a.m. at Koco Java

*Upper School fire drill 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 7

*PSA meeting at 8:05 a.m.

*SA main campus chapel, 9:15 a.m. in the gym, speaker Brittney Wagner of Life Church

Friday, Dec. 8

*Booster Club Pizza for K-8

*Middle School Non-Uniform Day

*1st and 2nd grades caroling downtown

*SA Upper School Open House 9 a.m. to noon at SA Downtown, 316 Depot Street

Thursday, Dec. 14

*Holiday Chapel in the SA gym, 9:15 a.m.

*SA Alumni Night, 4 and 5 p.m. varsity games with alumni game to follow

*SA Upper School Exhibition Night 6-8 p.m.

December 18-29

Christmas Break

Monday, Jan. 1

*New Years Holiday, no school for students or staff

Tuesday, Jan. 2

*Staff workday, no school for students

Wednesday, Jan. 3

*School resumes

Quick Links

for This Week

Athletics

Athletics This Week

Main Campus Enrichment Programming

Enrichment Happenings This Week

Middle School

Middle School Reminders

Upper School

Upper School December News

Lunch Menus

View the 3K-8 Dec. lunch menu

View the 3K-8 Jan. lunch menu

*No school lunches provided until Jan. 8. Please plan to pack a lunch those dates.

Booster Club Pizza for K-8

Parent Connect on College Counseling with Allison Doby on Wednesday, Dec. 6

SA parents of students of all ages are invited to join Director of Admission Allison Doby for her Upper School Parent Connect on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 8-9 a.m. at Koco Java. At this parent connect, Allison will give an update on the latest happenings and considerations in college counseling.

SA families are invited to an

Open House at the

SA Upper School

Friday, Dec. 8

Drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to noon

Update on Tuition Affordability at SA: Opportunity Scholarship expansion

Salisbury Academy is committed to keeping tuition as affordable as possible for our school families. This email is to inform you that the eligibility requirements of the NCSEAA's Opportunity Scholarship for students in grades K-12 have been expanded and that Salisbury Academy will be participating in the 2024-25 year.

The following FAQ provides further information on the expanded Opportunity Scholarship as well as key upcoming dates for those applying. More information will be available over the next several weeks. With questions, please contact Director of Admission Allison Doby.

Opportunity Scholarship Update FAQ

Lost and Found: Missing anything?

The SA Lost and Found is piled high with sweatshirts, layering pieces, and other odds and ends. If your child is missing any clothing or personal items, please have them check the lost and found. All items not claimed by the start of Christmas break will be donated.

RVO Collection: Thank you for your support!

Salisbury Academy Christmas Happiness Party and Donations for RVO (Rowan Vocational Opportunities)

Mrs. Coulter shares:

Thank you to everyone who contributed items for RVO on Friday's PSA Dress-Down Day! We are coming together again this year to collect donations for Rowan Vocational Opportunities. My middle school exploratory is currently planning for their Christmas party with RVO and will take the party and donations to RVO on Wednesday, December 13.

There is a particular need for personal items. View the RVO wish list for donations here. We will also accept monetary donations (to the attention of Heather Coulter/checks made out to Salisbury Academy) which will be used to purchase priority and bulk items.

These items will be collected in the homeroom classrooms and can be dropped off with me (Mrs. Coulter) at any time. Please contact me with any questions.

Please send all items by Monday, December 11.

Thank you for your support!

PSA Corner: Christmas Gift Fund for Teachers and Staff

Dear Parents of Salisbury Academy,

The PSA is collecting voluntary donations toward a Christmas Gift Fund for the teachers and staff members of Salisbury Academy. We all know how difficult it can be to find just the right gift for each teacher, so, to make your life a bit easier, you can show your appreciation to the entire staff in ONE CHECK! PSA will pool all the money received and deliver Christmas cheer to each teacher and staff member before Christmas break. Contributions will be accepted until Friday, December 8 at the end of the school day. Thank you for your support! Read more here

Make your gift online

Engaging Minds: Resources for school families

Over the next three weeks, we will share features created to enhance family and school life that highlight our learning from Dr. Michael Thompson’s November 2 visit. Be sure to click on the links for further resources and reading!

The Impact of the Loss of Play in Childhood

Play defined is spontaneous, undirected, free, imaginative, curious, fantasy activity.

Among negative impacts of the loss of free play are

obesity
increased stress and anxiety
increased fragility and depression in late adolescents
social incompetence
excessive dependence on parents
the loss of contact with nature.

Salisbury Academy is committed to your child's free play! Every grade has morning and afternoon recess daily for free play. For further reading and resources, click here.

PSA Corner

The December PSA meeting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 7. Parents and family members are welcome and encouraged to join!

December PSA agenda

November PSA minutes

In the Early Ed. Classes

Classic Tales in the JK Class

Throughout the year, classic tales are introduced to the JK students. These tales introduce students to traditional stories and fables that have been favorites among children for generations. The repetitive refrains in these stories help students build vocabulary and fluency and provide opportunities for students to participate in the telling of the stories. After reading two different versions of the story, the children always enjoy acting the story out. This helps to reinforce learning goals and always brings out smiles and giggles. It is one of the favorite class activities!

Pictured: The three bears come home to Goldilocks sleeping in baby bear's bed!

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