As part of their study of the Renaissance, fifth-graders are learning about specific artists from the period and this week got a glimpse into what it might have been like for Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel while lying on his back! Students chose from a Renaissance theme of a landscape, portrait, Greek/Roman image, or a religious element for their paintings.
Jag Weekly Sunday, Dec. 6
Parenting in the Age of Covid: Free Virtual Event on Monday, Dec. 14

Dear Parents,

As we continue to partner and learn together as a school community in an environment which presents unique health and wellness challenges, we invite you to join in a free virtual event on parenting in the age of COVID-19.

Event summary:

COVID has introduced a new normal with decreased connection to the people, places, and things that impact your child's mental health. Social distancing and online learning have created a unique set of challenges for parents. This presentation will address the trends and changes in mental health and parenting during the age of COVID. Strategies for building resilience, hope, and maintaining perspective in uncertain times will be shared.

We understand that the health and safety challenges faced during the school day don't stop when children leave campus and that the lack of social contact and normalcy outside of school presents unique challenges for parents specifically. We hope you enjoy this presentation and welcome your feedback and ideas. Click here to learn more or register

Warm Regards,

Beverly Fowler, Head of School
Third grade students are creating one of their longer pieces of written work so far, a four-paragraph narrative on life as an elf.
Upcoming Dates

Friday, Dec. 11
Holiday Festive Attire/Dress-Down Day for Christmas parties

E-Learning Week
Mon. - Fri. Dec. 14-18
*See details next Sunday for the SA Holiday Spirit Week, Dec. 14-18!
*E-Learning lesson plans, activities, and recommended pacing guide will be sent to all families on Wed., Dec. 9

Christmas Break
Dec. 21- Jan. 4
(Faculty/Staff Workday on Monday, Jan. 4 - no school for students)

School Resumes for Students and Staff
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Decking the halls in the sixth grade!
SA Annual Fund: Students thank faculty and staff on Giving Tuesday
Middle school students expressed gratitude to SA teachers and staff this Giving Tuesday with thoughtful messages on sticky notes written during their SEL (Social Emotional Learning) classes.
Thank you to all who have made your Annual Fund gift and to those who made donations on Giving Tuesday! Support SA's teachers, students, and exceptional programming by making your gift today at


Wallace and Graham Gives Program
Spreading Cheer Through Outreach this Holiday
Salisbury Academy extends a special thank you to Wallace & Graham for supporting our school outreach to area retirement communities and nursing homes this holiday season. Students and staff are enjoying creating festive artwork and cards to be delivered to area communities this month.
Family Opportunity: Card Making for Nursing Homes

In addition to cards made by students in their classes, families are welcome to make cards at home to contribute! Please send the cards to school with your student by Fri., Dec. 11 and they will be delivered to area nursing homes.
This Week's Chapel

Our school virtue for the month of December is "service," and this week's chapel highlights this important virtue and cornerstone of the SA mission through the lens of caring for our elderly and providing service for residents in nursing homes and retirement communities. Hear a message from Mr. Casey Baucom, SA parent and healthcare consultant, as well as a special thank you to Wallace & Graham in this week's SA Chapel, Dec. 3.
New Email Address for SA Front Desk
In the future for emailing general updates to the front desk (whether to Mrs. Baucom or Mrs. Rich) please use the email address:


Thank you!
SA Middle School Christmas Outreach for RVO
SA's Middle School asks you to consider joining us in providing some necessities for some very special people! Mrs. Coulter shares:

Our commitment to RVO (Rowan Vocational Opportunities) has become a Christmas tradition; these individuals are truly grateful, and this organization is so deserving of our support. RVO provides employment, education, therapy, friendship, and many other services for adults with mental disabilities. The needs of these individuals are for basic items that many of us take for granted, and now more than ever, they need our support. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to share a Christmas Party with them this year, but we are asking for your help with the following:

Travel-sized Toiletries:
  • Women's and men's deodorant
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hand lotion

Clothing Items
  • Men's sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweatpants (medium to 3XL)
  • Women's sweatshirts, hoodies, and sweatpants (medium-3XL)
  • Thermal tops and bottoms for men and women (medium-3XL)
  • T-shirts (medium-3XL)
  • Jackets (medium-3XL)
  • Toboggans and gloves

  • Microwaves (we have a goal to collect 3)
                                                                      
These items will be collected in the homeroom classrooms and can be dropped off with Mrs. Coulter at any time. Monetary donations (cash or checks made out to Rowan Vocational Opportunities) will also be accepted. Please send all items by Friday, December 11.
December-January Lunch Menu
Habeeb Catering is serving lunches for students in grades 1-8 on M-Th. With questions contact Habeeb Catering. Thank you!

Note for Lunches:
If you plan to sign your child up for pasta days, please specify whether your child would like alfredo or meat sauce on each day by circling their choice on the menu. This will be helpful as we plan for portions. Thanks so much!



Lost and Found
Lost and Found items will be processed over the Christmas break. Those items with names on them are being returned to students, but those items without names that have not been picked up will be donated or integrated into the uniform closet. Thank you!
Chapel and Happy Birthdays
This week's chapel on Dec. 3 was led by our fifth grade students with guest message by SA Parent and Healthcare Consultant Mr. Casey Baucom speaking on our December virtue of "service." View the SA Dec. 3 chapel here

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

Birthdays to be recognized in our Dec. 10 chapel this week (birthdays Dec. 10 - Jan. 6) are:

Mohamed Eliwa, 3rd Grade, Dec. 10
Audrey Faggart, 4th Grade, Dec. 11
Gabe Lee, 4th Grade, Dec.11
Jacob Mills, 7th Grade, Dec. 12
Sawyer Burton, 8th Grade, Dec. 13
Julie Johnson, JK, Dec. 21
Ryan Johnson, JK, Dec. 21
Lainey Ballard, 3rd Grade, Dec. 23
Eve Rich, 8th Grade, Dec. 27
Lorelai Dulaney, JK, Dec. 28
Graham Davis, JK, Dec. 30
Audrey Graham, JK, Jan. 3
Pierson Schupp, JK, Jan. 4

Staff Birthdays

Mrs. Goodman, Dec. 16
Mrs. Shelton, Dec. 25
Athletics This Week
Monday, December 7 – No Athletics

Tuesday, December 8
  • Varsity boys basketball skills and drills (Pod 1) 4:00 – 5:30
  • Varsity girls basketball skills and drills (Pod 1) 5:30 – 7:00

Wednesday, December 9
  • Varsity boys basketball skills and drills (Pod 2) 4:00 – 5:30
  • Varsity girls basketball skills and drills (Pod 2) 5:30 – 7:00

Thursday, December 10 - No Athletics

Friday, December 11 - No Athletics 
Salisbury Academy
 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd, N., 
Salisbury, NC 28147
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