High School Highlights
UPCOMING GALA
Grab your pom-poms, jerseys and checkered overalls and join us for this year's gala, themed around fall Saturdays in the South: the 2018 College GameDay Gala!
Cheer the night away with our favorite referee emcee, David Karnes. Be the next MVP - this fun-filled night of games like quarterback toss and more will make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the silent auction filled with unique gift basket creations to all the passion and fanfare that the live auction brings, this is a tailgate your company or family won't want to miss!
We are currently asking for auction donations, so if you know someone that would like to donate an item or help sponsor the event, please email development: development@silverdaleba.org.
Gala Fast Facts
Who: You! Invite your closest fans or play host to a table as a corporate sponsor.
What: The Gala is a fun-filled dinner with silent and live auction items that will wet your whistle for excitement to get on the field for some great auction items and adventures.
Why: To celebrate all that God has done and is doing in our Silverdale Community. All proceeds raised that evening go towards our Student Scholarship Fund and The Silverdale Center.
When: November 3, 2018, 6:30 pm
Where: The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga 30736
HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS ADDITIONAL ORDER
If you missed out on the first time, the High School Class Officers are going to do a second printing of the Homecoming shirts that also commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the athletic complex.
Short sleeve shirts - $20 - available in sizes from Youth XS to Adult 3XL. The adult short sleeve tees will have a pocket, but the youth sizes won't.
Long sleeve will be $25 - available in adult sizes (S-3XL) and does not have a pocket.
You can order one of two ways:
1. Use the link below to order by next Friday, September 28th.
https://www.silverdaleba.org/hcshirts
2. Order at the Homecoming Game Friday night. There will be a table set up to take orders and payments.
You'll be contacted when the shirts arrive.
If you have questions, you can contact Mrs. Humphries at thumphries@silverdaleba.org.
SENIOR GROUP PHOTO RESCHEDULED
SEE YOU AT THE POLE SEPTEMBER 26TH.
7:00- Meet at the football field, Doughnuts served
7:05- 2 Songs (Praise and Worship) Alyssa Ballinger and Vada Jane Kelley
7:10-7:20 Matty Finlay opening with an introduction/challenge/prayer
7:20-7:40 Small groups for prayer- Student directing the change of prayer from school, community/city, state, and country.
All Silverdale students and their parents are invited to this special event. We hope to see you there.
PTF SCHOOL WIDE DRESS DOWN DAY
PTF
COLLEGE VISITS
Samford University & University of Missouri on 10/1 at 11:15am outside room 22
Vanderbilt University, Bryan College & MTSU on 10/3 at 2:00pm outside room 22
University of Alabama on 10/17 at 2:00pm outside room 22
Grand Canyon University & Lipscomb University on 10/19 at 11:05am outside room 22
Covenant College on October 25th at 11:05am outside room 22
Southern Adventist University on October 26th at 11:05am outside room 22
SCHEDULE FOR HALF DAY OCTOBER 5TH - HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
1st period - 8:00-8:55
3rd period - 9:00-9:55
5th period - 10:00-10:55
7th period - 11:00-11:55
Dismissal through car line.
FAFSA FRENZY
The Guidance Office has invited Eric Farmer with Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation on October 16th from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Chapel to assist our families with filling out the FAFSA. Many of you are experiencing the college application process with your first child and there are a lot of new things being thrown at you. One important item that you cannot miss is the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA). This form is a MUST for all families to complete as all financial aid from universities and the Tennessee Hope or Tennessee Promise are determined by the FAFSA. The application will open on October 1st. The sooner you fill it out and submit it, the better.
JTERM INFORMATION 2019 - UPDATED
1. The deadline for changing JTerm courses is October 31st. After that date, the fee will be $50 due to changing transportation and reservations. UNLESS YOU WERE NOTIFIED, ALL STUDENTS GOT THEIR FIRST CHOICE. WE ONLY NOTIFIED THOSE THAT DID NOT REGISTER BEFORE CLASSES WERE MAXED OUT.
2. Courses that are still available:
- H2. Junior Trip to Washington
- H3. Senior Trip to Greece
- H5. Passion for seniors
- H6. Interact Trip to Guatemala
- H7. Family Enrichment Trip
- H8. Job Shadowing/Internships
- H11. Coding
- H16. Digital Storytelling
- H17. Sports and College Behind the Scenes (Basketball)
4. Family Enrichment Trip - The deadline for all information for each trip is October 31st. We will send a document for you to complete in early October. Possibilities for Family Enrichment could include, but are not limited to, completing an activity such as college visit trips, driving school, or going on a family trip with educational enrichment opportunities at least 50 miles outside of the Chattanooga Area. Disney or other entertainment parks will not qualify for a Family Enrichment option. Three educational objectives will need to be submitted for approval by the High School Administration. In addition, students will need to provide a PowerPoint presentation of their trip and what they learned through photos, video clips and written descriptions of their experience.
SENIOR CORNER
Jostens Meeting - Jostens will be here on Thursday, October 18th, during Activity Period in the Chapel to give out graduation packets which include cap and gown information, invitations and other graduation items. The only items students are required to purchase from Jostens are the cap and gown. You can borrow the green cap and gown from a former graduate, but the tassel will need to be ordered so all students have the current year tassel.
Senior Talks - Here is the Senior Talks schedule. Here are the guidelines for each talk.
Formals - If you have had your formal photos made, please make sure the photographer sends the picture you want in the yearbook to yearbook@silverdaleba.org.
Pictures - Mrs. Bautista needs photos from Senior parents for the Baccalaureate video. They need to be photos of the Class of 2019 during school activities or functions. Please email those to Mrs. Bautista at nbautista@silverdaleba.org
Senior Lunch Privilege - Senior lunch privilege began on Friday, September 7th. In order for seniors to be allowed to leave during Activity Period and lunch, this Permission Form must be completed and notarized. For your convenience, Kim McDonald is a Notary. Please email or call ahead for an appointment if this service is needed.
ATHLETIC NEWS - UPDATED
1. We have had an exciting start to our year in the athletics department! We are pleased to offer all Silverdale students free admission to home games in all sports (excluding post-season play per TSSAA rules and the Powder Puff game on November 1st). Students must present ID's in one of 2 forms: Either the actual ID or a picture of the CURRENT school year ID at the gate of home athletic events. Students who do not provide this will need to pay gate admission.
2. RESERVED SEATING FOR ALL VARSITY HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
PRICE: $100.00 PER SEAT
With each seat purchase, you will receive one pass for all varsity home games. All seats will be set up on Friday morning labeled with your name. Contact Dee Dee Buckley at 423-718-8002 or deedeebuckley66@gmail.com.
3. Want to know what is going on with Silverdale Athletics? Download the new “Silverdale Athletics” App in Google Play or App Store.
Benefits of app:
You/grandparents can see schedules, rosters, directions to game locations from the app in 2 different formats.
Parents will submit scores from the game to the app from the stands and the app will “alert” followers of final game scores.
You can see a "Daily view" and see what athletic events are scheduled that day.
Alerts about game changes and cancellations will come directly to your phone.
4. Athletic Admission Passes are available for purchase. There are many different levels from Lifetime to Senior Partner. To get a pass, pick up a form at either reception desk or here.
PARENT PRAYER GROUP
Come join us at the Parent Prayer Group every week on Tuesday from 2:00-3:00pm in Room 114 of the Student Ministry Building across the creek. This group will be praying specifically for our Academy, our faculty and staff, our students, and our parents. Kelli Preast and Angela Tumlin, two of our SBA parents, will be leading this group.
We are excited about this opportunity and would love to have you join us. Let us know if you have any questions.
DISCOUNT CARDS
Your child should have brought home an envelope from our PTF, containing information about selling discount cards that can be used at area businesses for a year. There are several incentives offered to your child and to their class, depending on your involvement.
Your support is always appreciated!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
It’s time to send in those Box Tops! Send your Box Tops in a baggie labeled with your homeroom teacher’s name so that your student’s class will get the credit, but please remember to cut on the dotted line to make it easier for volunteers to attach them to the template. They can be turned in to your homeroom teacher or at the Reception desk. The fall deadline is October 19, 2018.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 24th - Senior Group Photo - rescheduled
September 26th - See You at the Pole - details above
September 27th - *PTF School Wide Dress Down Day
*Coffee with the Head of School - 8:15am in the Silverdale Room. All parents are invited.
September 28th - 9th grade girls to Mrs. Hansard's - rescheduled from the 14th
October 4th - High School paid dress down day for the senior trip.
October 5th - *1/2 day for high school students only - see schedule above. Parent Teacher Conferences may be scheduled from 1:00 - 3:30pm by emailing the teachers.
*End of 1st quarter.
October 8th-12th - FALL BREAK
October 16th - *Coke Kickoff
*FAFSA Frenzy at 6:30pm - see details above.
October 18th - *Jostens meeting for all seniors - see details in the Senior Corner
*Athletic Forum at 6:30pm - more details to come.
October 19th - *Spirit Day
*Report Cards
*10th grade girls to Mrs. Hansard's for food, fun and fellowship - permission form to come.
October 22nd - ACT Workshop 9:00am-2:00pm
October 24th - PSAT for selected juniors
October 25th - Jostens back during lunch to collect graduation item orders not placed online.
October 26th - Pep Rally 2:40pm
Visit the High School Parent Portal for up-to-date information.
Find everything you need related to our Finance Department on the Parent Portal here.