An exciting adventure to Camp Thunderbird for SA's third grade! Pictured here, a group of third-graders prepares for a ride on the zipline.
Jag Weekly Sunday, April 25
SA Sustainability Coordinator Intern Kristina Rogge shares tips for school families this Earth Week

Ms. Rogge shares:
Would you like to learn 7 unique ways your family can create an Ecological Awareness Day? Here are some tips below!

Earth Day was first started by Gaylord Nelson, a man with the passion and dream to create awareness of ecological support. The celebration of the day is now an event that is spoken about internationally. However, if Nelson can inspire many after him to have an environmental awareness tradition, so can you! It all starts with one idea and one action.

  1. Plan a hiking day or trip.
  2. Have a recycling collection.
  3. Switch to a plant-based diet for a day, week or month.
  4. Have a zero-electricity day.
  5. Plant a garden.
  6. Donate your clothes or meals to a homeless organization.
  7. Swap out something for a reusable.

There are plenty ways to celebrate the earth and your life every day, and not just Earth Day! Creating traditions in your family and taking part in activities that will inspire the families around you - or the families that come after you - is a great way to add value to the awareness.

Happy Earth Week, SA!
Zero Waste Recycling Pledge

SA's students and staff all signed the 2021 Zero Waste Recycling Pledge on Earth Day and by signing this have pledged to reuse and recycle wherever possible. The pledge refers specifically to school days and activities on the school campus, and SA families are invited to apply this same philosophy in the home. Join us as we work to reduce waste and recycle wherever possible!
JK students hiked the trails at the Catawba Nature Preserve while observing wildlife, plant life, and the woodland habitat this week.
Upcoming Dates



ERB Testing
Week of Apr. 26
for grades 3 and 4
See info below

Third Trimester Progress Reports Go Home
Monday, April 26

SA Golf Tournament
Friday, April 30

Staff Workday
Monday, May 10
No school for students
In a fun Earth Week activity, fourth grade students cracked geodes open as part of their study of geology.
The K class celebrated National Kindergarten Day this week!
YSUP Rowan Mock Bedroom
Youth Substance Use Prevention Rowan Program at SA
Lauren Alexander-Persse of YSUP Rowan set up a mock bedroom for SA middle school parents this week displaying items that could be indications of teen interest in or use of drugs as well as everyday household items that can be transformed into places to hide substances or paraphernalia.
ERB Testing for Grades 3-4
Dear Salisbury Academy Parents: 
 
As grades 3rd-4th proceed with their testing this coming week, here are some additional details. Salisbury Academy uses the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) to provide level-appropriate assessments of student progress in meeting essential academic standards. Salisbury Academy uses the ERB because we believe it is the most respected and most rigorous standardized testing program used by leading independent and public schools across the country.
 
Salisbury Academy students take the ERB's CTP5-Comprehensive Testing Program. This is a reasoning/achievement test battery that is designed to measure learning. Salisbury Academy uses results from the ERB to evaluate our curriculum, to review the progress of whole classes, and to monitor individual student progress. 
 
This test is administered over a four- or five-day period and typically takes an hour or so each day. The testing period each day is scheduled for 8:15-10 a.m. or 10:15 to 12:00 p.m. After that time, a normal school day is resumed. 

Upcoming Testing Times

Monday, April 26- Friday, April 30:
  • 3rd Grade 8:15-10 a.m.

Tuesday, April 27 - Friday, April 30:
  • 4th Grade 8:15-10 a.m.
 
Here are some tips for parents to help their children during the ERB testing week:
 
1 - Ensure students get a good night's sleep.
2 - Make sure students eat a healthy breakfast before school to nourish the body and brain.
3 - Keep to a schedule and routine during ERB week.
4 - Be on time to school! Students should arrive with plenty of time to get into "school mode" before taking the test.
5 - Encourage your child to put forth their effort without over-stressing the child.
6 - The ERB's are not an assessment you can study for, so don't try to study extra for the tests.
 
Thank you for your partnership! 

Sincerely,

Beverly Fowler, Head of School
Congrats to the SA Online Auction Winning Bidders
Thank you again to our bidders, winners, and donors for your enthusiastic participation in the SA Online Auction!

The auction raised over $25,000 to support the programming and outreach at Salisbury Academy while supporting SA's Broyhill Scholarship for Rowan-Salisbury high-schoolers, SA athletics, and this year's community partner, Meals on Wheels Rowan. 
Congrats to the Winning Bidders:

  • Landscape Design Package by Trees & Plants Nursery & Garden Center: Amanda and Jonathan Faggart
  • Impossibly Sweet Aussiedoodle Puppy: Karen and Scott Hollar and Family
  • Oyster Table by Provisions Contracting: Kristy and Eric Mallico
  • Pottery by Brent Smith: Andrea and Jeff Ralston
  • Mountain House with 360-Degree Views: Alice and Ryan Rich
  • Custom Portrait by Mark Stephenson: Kim and Kyle Davis
  • Clean It Up and Get It Out With Help from North State Waste: Candace and Ben Brown
  • River's Edge Fly Fishing Adventure: Clint Miller
  • Sea Grove Pottery Vase by Ben Owen, III: Tammy and Martin Morrison
  • Pro Baseball Coaching and Something for the Fan Club to Sip On: Alice and Ryan Rich
  • Kitchen or Bath Design by SISU Home Designs: Whitney and Brannon Williams
  • Craftsman Ratchet and Socket Set: Debbie and Rip Collins
  • Charcuterie Delight: Brooke Smith
  • Painted Yours Watercolor of House: Aurora and Jake Casteen
  • Household Organization Consult Plus Container Store Products: Emily and Wesley Graham
  • Mystery Wine and Bourbon Lot: Tracey and Adam Baird
  • A Priceless Smile Orthodontic Package: Nichole and Erron Towns 
  • Monthly Lunch Delivery for your SA Student: James Davis
  • Head of School for the Day: James Davis
  • Reserved SA Parking Space: Nichole and Erron Towns
  • SA Spirit Rock: January and February - Tameka Felton, March - Ashley and Daniel Black, April - Tracey and Adam Baird, September - Delaine and Alan Fowler, October - Kristy and Eric Mallico, November - Fran and Jason Lescoe, December - Ashley and Madison Currin
SA Online Auction Fund-A-Need 2021
Bidding has wrapped up in the SA Online Auction, but families are still able to make their donations to this year's Fund-A-Need featuring SA athletics!


Wearable Device/ Smart Watch Reminder

Dear Parents,

A reminder regarding wearable technology/smart watches: Smart watches are not allowed to be worn by students during the school day, per page 23 of our Family Handbook. If a child wears a smart watch to school, they will be asked to put it in a safe place in their backpack and to not wear the watch/device to school in the future. Thank you for your partnership.
April and May Lunch Menu
Habeeb Catering is serving lunches for students in grades 1-8 on M-Th. With questions contact Habeeb Catering. Thank you!


PSA Corner: Teacher appreciation May 3-7, officer nominations, and May 4 meeting
Teachers Appreciation Week Sign-Up

Teachers Appreciation Week is May 3-7, and the PSA would like to treat our wonderful teachers! We have a breakfast and a lunch planned, and we could use your help with a few items. Below is the link to sign up. Thank you in advance for your support!



Officer Nominations

It’s time to submit nominations for our 2021-2022 PSA officers! We have an opening for the Vice President role and nominations for all other positions will be accepted through April 23. A link to the voting ballot will be included in the Jag Weekly prior to the May 4 meeting. If you are interested or would like to nominate someone who would be a good fit, please e-mail Shannon McCoy ([email protected]). Our current officers are Sarah Knight-President, Lynn Leonard-Secretary, and Diana Dandro-Treasurer and they will continue in their role if there are no other nominations.
PSA Meeting May 4

Join us for our last meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday May 4th at 12:00 via Zoom!
Chapel and Happy Birthdays
This week's chapel featured our sixth grade class with a message from the SA Sustainability Coordinator Intern Kristina Rogge on Earth Day as well as an introduction of the Zero Waste Recycling Pledge by sixth-grader Brooks Zino.

View all SA chapels going forward by visiting the SA Chapel page each week
Happy Birthday

Birthdays recognized in this past week's April 22 chapel (birthdays for April 22-28) are:

Sophie Johnson, 2nd Grade, April 23
Jackson Williams, 1st Grade, April 23
Alexa Nunez, K, April 24
Ben Lawson, 7th Grade, April 25
Avery Smith, 7 Grade, April 26

Birthdays to be recognized this week in our April 29 chapel (birthdays April 29 - May 5) are:

Noah Partridge, 1st Grade, May 1
Brady Fowler, 3rd grade, May 3
Hayden Anderson, 5th Grade, May 5

Staff Birthdays
Mrs. Honbarger, May 1
Dr. Rob, May 4
Athletics This Week


Monday, April 26

  • Boys tennis practice 3:45-5:30
  • Flag Football Game @ Concordia 4:00
  • Information for Flag Football
  • Address: 215 5th Ave SE, Conover 28613
  • Players will be dismissed from class at 2:20
  • Carpool
  • SA will play the 1st and 2nd game

Tuesday, April 27
 
  • Tennis Match vs Davidson Day @ CCS 4:00
  • Soccer practice 3:30 – 5:00
  • Flag football practice 5:00 – 6:30

Wednesday, April 28 

  • Boys tennis practice 3:30 – 5:00
 
Thursday, April 29   
 
  • Boys Tennis Match @ Trinity Episcopal School 4:00
  • Coach Wilson is waiting on confirmation of the location. He will send an email to parents with that information as soon as it becomes available.
  • Flag football practice 5:00 – 6:30
 
Friday, April 30 – No Athletics due to Salisbury Academy Golf Tournament

Note:
 
  • The soccer game against Southeast is going to be rescheduled. Coach Wilson is working on reschedule dates and will send an email as soon as he has more information.
  • The tennis match that was scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 has been canceled. Coach Wilson is working on a reschedule date. 
  • As we start to finish spring sports, please return all uniforms to Coach Wilson. 
Salisbury Academy
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Salisbury, NC 28147
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