High School Highlights
SAVE THE DATE
College GameDay Gala: Presented by Silverdale Baptist Academy - Join us for a fundraising blitz on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at The Colonnade in Ringgold, GA, themed around fall Saturdays in the South: the 2018 College GameDay Gala! 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!
As with all of our past fundraiser galas, a portion of the evening's profits goes to support our Student Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to families in need. The remainder of the funds raised during this evening will go towards the If Capital Campaign as we prepare to build The Silverdale Center. Whether you're passionate about the arts or athletics, there's something to get everyone excited about!
For just $50 each, purchase a chance to win $2,500 in tuition credit! Two credits will be given away at the gala for a total of $5,000 in tuition credit. There is no purchase limit, and they're only available while they last at both receptionist desks!
Complete details are online at silverdaleba.org/gala.
STANDARDIZED TESTING SCORES FROM 2017-2018 FOR CURRENT 9TH GRADE
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. Be looking for that this week.
Your support is always appreciated!!
HIGH SCHOOL PAID DRESS DOWN DAY
- an appropriate top with jeans (with no holes) or basketball length shorts
- no leggings, jeggings or yoga pants allowed
Money will be collected at the beginning of first period. Thank you in advance for supporting the senior trip.
SENIOR GROUP PHOTO
PICTURE RETAKES
9TH GRADE GIRLS TO MRS. HANSARD'S
HOMECOMING WEEK
1. Dress up Days
Music Monday
Freshmen - Country
Sophomores - 80s Hair Bands
Juniors - Hip Hop
Seniors - Disco
Tuesday - Disney Day
Wednesday - Christmas in September
Chapel Uniform + Ugly Christmas Sweater
Thursday - I Love America Day
Friday - Super Seahawk Spirit Day
2. Homecoming Festivities Friday, September 21st
6:30 - 7:00pm - Homecoming Announcing and Crowning of Homecoming Prince, Princess, King, and Queen
Homecoming game at 7:30pm
3. Homecoming Dance Saturday, September 22nd
7:00 - 10:00pm
Hullender Barn
Theme: Homeglowing 2018 - Neon/Glow in the dark
Tickets: $10 each sold during lunch that week and at the door
JTERM INFORMATION 2019
1. The deadline for changing JTerm courses is October 31st. After that date, the fee will be $50 due to changing transportation and reservations.
2. Courses that are now closed are:
- H1. Creation vs. Evolution Experience,
- H9. Introduction to Anatomy and Forensics,
- H10. Engineering Explosion Experience,
- H15. Capturing Chattanooga: Photographing Country and City Life.
- H14. The Gospel and Harry Potter is not available.
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 report of their trip and what they learned through photos, video clips and written descriptions of their experience.
INTERACT CLUB
SENIOR CORNER
Senior Talks - Here is the Senior Talks schedule. They will begin on September 11th at 11:05am in the Sanctuary. 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 video played before senior talks and 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 will begin 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.
Passion Conference for JTerm - Seniors are invited to join us at Passion 2019 January 2nd-4th. Students do not have to be 18 to participate. Space is limited, so if you haven't signed up yet and would like to go, please see Mrs. Bautista.
ATHLETIC NEWS
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. SWIM SEASON is almost here. All MS/HS swimmers, even beginners, are welcome to join our fast growing team of Swimming Seahawks. Parent meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, from 5:30-6:30 in the Silverdale Room located at the Upper School lobby. For more information, call or email Kim Ingram, 423-653-5032. kingram510@comcast.net
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 3rd - The Academy will be closed for Labor Day
September 4th - College Fair in the Upper School 6:30-8:30pm.
September 6th - Progress Reports - Eligibility for AIT early dismissal will be determined based on these grades. Parents will be emailed to confirm eligibility.
September 7th - *Senior lunch privilege begins.
*High School paid dress down day benefitting the senior trip to Greece.
*Pep Rally at the end of the day.
September 10th - *Senior Group Picture
*Picture retakes for K-11th grade during Activity Period
September 12th - Academic Intervention Time begins in high school
September 13th - Head of School Ceremony at 8:30am in the Sanctuary honoring all Upper School students who made all A's both semesters of the 2017-2018 school year. Invitations will be sent this week for those that qualify.
September 14th - 9th grade girls will go to Mrs. Hansard's for food, fun and fellowship. Permission form above.
September 17th - 21st - *College Application Week - more details to come from Mr. McElroy
*Homecoming Week
September 20th - October 2nd - Book Fair
September 21st - Not only will this be High School's Super Seahawk Day for homecoming week, it will also be Spirit Day when our PTF provides popcorn, snacks and drinks in the breezeway for $.50 each to benefit our classrooms. This is a monthly event so be on the lookout for future dates.
September 22nd - Homecoming Dance - see details above
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.