*9:30 a.m. - Doors open

*10 a.m. - Veterans Day Chapel

*10:45 a.m. - Classroom visits, Book Fair

*Noon dismissal

This year's Grandpersons Day celebration for students in grades JK-8 will give visitors the opportunity to join us for Veterans Day Chapel as we honor veterans and the grand people in our students' lives.

RSVP for your child's Grandpersons Day guests by email:

[email protected]

Ever wonder why everyone is expected to give to the Annual Fund? Each year, every enrolled family is expected to participate in giving to the Annual Fund. Your participation sends a strong message of support and confidence in our school, an important message when the school seeks large funding from foundations and corporations. Our goal is to reach 100% participation among staff, board, and parents.

Thank you to this week's Annual Fund donors

Anonymous

Jenna Wilson and Joshua Cool

Laura and Drew Davis

Anita and Dudley Miller

Francisca and Erwin Prisme

Jared and Meredith Rowland

Debbie Wilkinson

Katie and Gil Zino

Please contact Director of Annual Giving, Tracey Baird, with questions.

Click here to give today

It's pumpkin time at SA! Students in grades K-8 are invited to decorate a pumpkin as their favorite book character and bring it to school on Monday, October the 23. Please write on an index card your name, grade, and character’s name. Pumpkins will be sent home with students on the 30th. Happy decorating!

We’re getting excited for another Battle of the Books season! Our practices will take place after dismissal on Wednesdays. Students should be picked up in the carpool lane at 4 p.m. Elementary BOB participants will be made up of fourth- and fifth-graders and middle school BOB participants will be sixth through eighth grade. Wednesday practices will alternate between the two teams. 

Happy reading,

Katie Zino

[email protected]

Order your SA Pop-Up Shop Items

The SA Pop-Up Shop is open through tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 16! Orders will be fulfilled by mid-November, in time for the holidays. The shop holds a variety of items perfect for giving to the Jaguar fans on your lists, from insulated tumblers, to throw blankets, to keychains, apparel, and more.

Shop the SA Pop-Up Shop

Students in grades 5-8 are invited to compete in a Spooky Story Contest hosted by the Salisbury Academy Library! Entries should be typed, double spaced, and not exceed five pages. Stories may be printed and dropped off in the library or shared using Google Docs with [email protected]. Please submit all entries by October 27. Winner will be announced on Halloween and receive a special Halloween treat bag from the library.

Happy writing,

Mrs. Zino

[email protected]

Entries will be judged using the following criteria:

• Creativity: Is the story original and does it capture the reader’s interest?
• Writing mechanics: Did the student use correct punctuation, capitalization, and grammar?
• Plot and structure: Does the story contain a clear beginning, middle, and end? Do the characters in the story encounter problems which they ultimately resolve?
• Characters: Are the characters clearly described? Can the reader picture the characters in their mind as they read the story?
• Spooky: Is the story spooky without using inappropriate language or disturbing descriptions? Does the story build anticipation and suspense?

First grade students are diving into color theory! Just in time for Halloween fun, first grade had a blast making different shades of orange this week. To begin their activity, students read The Big Orange Splot, a book about making things unique. Next up, students will turn their orange backgrounds into jack-o-lanterns.

Looking ahead, the class will learn how to add kinetic elements to their art and will explore sculpture in a Halloween theme.

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