Students and staff celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday. It's hard to believe there are just 75 school days left in the year! 

First and second grades celebrated being 100 days smarter by counting all sorts of things! Here are a few highlights from their fun day! 

We're excited about the Blue Oak Academy campus! In case you haven't heard the big news, we plan to locate our new school at the old Union School campus at  the corner of Avenue 280 and Road 148,  28050 Rd 148, Visalia, CA 93292. 

As stipulated in the Blue Oak Academy Charter, students residing in the  District school attendance boundary wherein BOA is located will be given a 4X weighted preference (four entries) in the lottery. So, anyone living in the Annie R. Mitchell district is eligible for this lottery preference. 

Miss Chan and her theater troupe will put on a spring production of Disney's Peter Pan Jr. The part of Peter will be played by 5th grader, Georgia Dowdy. Congratulations Georgia! 

Click here to see the full cast list. 

On January 31st, the SVA Varsity Boys basketball team defeated Ivanhoe 39-13. In the second half, the team pulled away following a 20-11 lead at the break. Zephaniah Serna led all scorers in the game with 18 points, and Garreth Jewell delivered 12 assists from the point guard position. SVA out rebounded Ivanhoe by 17 rebounds, and the team's 2-3 defense shut down Ivanhoe's inside game.  Coach Bennett awarded the Player of the Game to Jewell. The team has a tough away game at CVC forthcoming, but Coach Bennett said that the team is mentally prepared for the difficult challenge.

Earlier in the year, the team lost a nail biter at home to Three Rivers by a score of 38-29. Zephaniah Serna, Liam Gair, and Kylie Lara each led the team with 8 points. AJ Dosier led the team with 8 rebounds, and Garreth Jewell led the team with 8 assists. SVA was down by 12 points at the half, but the effort in the second half was applauded by Coach Bennett, as the team turned up their defensive effort and narrowed the gap. Coach Bennett awarded the Player of the Game to Serna, and was feeling positive about the level of teamwork demonstrated throughout the game.

In the season opener against Three Rivers, the SVA Varsity Girls team delivered a victory.  The game saw several lead changes, but SVA was able to triumph 16-14, and the Lady Explorers held on to the lead in the final minute by running out the clock. Cadence Spencer led the way with 8 points and Sierra Gleaton contributed 4 points in a highly competitive game. Claire Johnson hit an outside jump shot for her first two points of what looks like a very promising career. This was the second consecutive "down to the wire" victory for the Lady Explorers over Three Rivers, and next year they will be looking for the trifecta.

In their second game at home this season, the Lady Explorers showed an impressive level of skill by dominating Ivanhoe 40-4. Coaches Yado & Bennett had the girls ready to play, and they demonstrated an amazing work ethic right out of the gate. "Anytime you hold a team to two baskets, you are playing amazing defense. The entire team never quit, and their strong practices are leading to excellent results" stated Coach Bennett. "I love the fire and enthusiasm of the Varsity team, it really couldn't be any better on game day" said Coach Yado after the game. Cadence Spencer led the team with 20 points, and Sierra Gleaton and Sophia Rasner had several baskets and put in a very strong performance. Next up, a tough match on the road at CVC.

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Coach Bennett and the players are gearing up for Rivalry Week. Every year, SVA and Valley Life Charter go head to head for the Charter Cup. Please stay tuned for further information about how we can support our basketball teams during Rivalry Week and bring home the Charter Cup.

2017 Basketball Schedule

1/24 - Three Rivers @ SVA

1/26 - @ George McCann

1/31 - Ivanhoe @ SVA

2/2 - @ CVC

2/7 - @ Oak Grove

2/9 -  Sequoia Union @ SVA

2/16 - Valley Life @ SVA

2/21 - Willow Glen @ SVA

2/28 - @ Valley Life

3/2 - @ Sequoia Union

Save the date! March 8  is the 5th Annual Jog-A-Thon. 

SVA PTO is looking for business sponsors for this annual event.  If your business or one you know is interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please see/share the letter and sponsorship form . 

Sponsors names/logos will be included on this year's jog-a-thon t-shirts as well as on signs around campus.  It's a great way to advertise AND support our school.  

PTO is hoping to get more business sponsors this year and students who secure a $500 sponsorship will win one of the coveted spots to go Bowling with Mr. Benton (includes lunch and limo ride to/from bowling alley!) in March. 

Individual pledge forms for students to collect donations will come home with kids at the end of February.  

It's not too late to grab your tickets to upcoming party train events. Tickets to each event are limited, so buy now! 

Click here to see a complete list of parties happening now through spring. 

Up Next: 

Family Event: Saturday, February 11, 11AM-2PM - 3rd & 4th Grade Fun & Games   Calling all 3rd and 4th grade students and families to participate in fun and games! Board games and snacks will be provided.

Kid's Event: DATE CHANGE! Saturday, March 4, 12:30PM-2:30PM -  Wanna be a Video Star?  Come out and join Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Cazarez for a groovy, dance-tastic event and pizza lunch! All K-8th graders are welcome.

Monday 2/6 - Beef & Cheese Rolled Taco

Tuesday, 2/7 - Chili con Carne

Wednesday, 2/8 - Breaded Beef Patty on a Bun

Thursday, 2/9 - Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl

Friday 2/10 - Pizza Quesadilla

Click here to download the February lunch menu.
For more information about lunch at SVA, visit our website. 

Monday, February 13 

6:00PM

Round Table Pizza

4035 S. Mooney Blvd. 

  Download more information and registration forms here. 

SciTech is now accepting applications! For more information about the application process, please click   here . They will be accepting applications until April 30, 2017.