Middle School Moments
September 4, 2019
Mrs. Hansard Elected as ACSI Regional Commissioner
Congratulations to Head of School Becky Hansard who was again nominated and elected on the basis of her leadership, experience, and reputation to the Southeast Regional Commission for our accrediting body, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Serving on the Regional Commission comes with great honor and considerable responsibility. Commissioners work hard diligently serving ACSI and its accredited schools, and we are thankful for a Head of School that believes in the eternal value of Christian education beyond just our own Academy.
From the Desk of Roslyn McCoy
It has been a busy and full start to this 20th school year at SBA! God has and is richly blessing us. I am grateful that you are all a part of what is happening on our campus. Thank you for choosing Christian education!
Did you know that:
· Forty percent of teenagers say that most school nights they get less than seven hours of sleep and there's a strong association between more screen time and less sleep.
· Since 2012, when the prevalence of teenagers owning smartphones started to increase, the number of hours teens sleep has steeply decreased.
· Leslie Walker-Harding, pediatrician and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington recently said, “Sometimes a sleep-deprived teenager will appear just like they have anxiety, clinical anxiety or clinical depression and its sleep.”
The days in our middle school are busy days. Would you help us by encouraging a good night’s sleep for your children? It is important!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
From being there to take tuition payments or help direct your child to his or her classroom, the Advancement and Finance Departments are available every morning to help make your day just a little bit easier. There are members of each department in every lobby during morning carlines.
Do you have a tuition payment? Need to pay for lunch? Do you just need an encouraging word or maybe someone to pray over you because your morning was a little rough? We are here for you. Let us know how we can help. As Teddy Roosevelt once said, “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
When to Stay Home with Sickness
A child may return to school ONLY when symptom-free for 24 hours (fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, etc.), or when the family physician notifies the school in writing that it is safe to do so.
PTF Parent Prayer Group
Come join us at the Parent Prayer Group every week on Tuesdays between 8:00am - 9:00am in the Atlee Room at the Shepherd's House. You are welcome to drop in for as long as you can. If you have small children, no problem. Please feel free to bring them!
This group will be praying specifically for our Academy, Staff, Faculty, students, and parents. This time is dedicated to encouragement and prayer. This ministry is coordinated through the PTF.
We are excited about this opportunity. Let us know if you have any questions.
PTF Membership
JOIN TODAY
$35.00
YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
- 1- SBA PTF VOLUNTEER T-SHIRT
- YOUR GALA BASKET DONATION
- YOUR STAFF APPRECIATION DONATION
- SPIRIT DAY CANDY DONATION
- FREE POPCORN AT EVERY SPIRIT DAY
- 1- FREE DRESS DOWN DAY
You will not be asked for any donations for the Gala Basket or Staff Appreciation for your child’s class, nor will you be asked to send candy or donate money when your child’s grade is responsible for Spirit Day. Only non-members will receive emails and request for donations, yours is included in your membership!
Please join today by using the link below.
$35.00
Substitute Teachers Needed!!!
INTERESTED IN BEING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER?
We value our substitute teachers here at Silverdale. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a substitute teacher for the Academy, please click here for the application. Once completed, please turn the application in to Mrs. Lusk at the Elementary entrance (Door #7). We will begin the approval process, and contact you with background check and fingerprinting information. We will let you know when our next Sub Training will be.
Dates to Remember:
September 5th ~ Progress Reports for the first quarter
September 6th ~ 6th grade to Camp Vesper Point (Permission Form)
September 6th ~ We will be recognizing Middle School fall sports teams at the home football game scheduled for September 6th. Because there are several events scheduled for halftime, we will be recognizing them before the game starts, at approximately 7:15. Please see your coach for specific details.
September 9th ~ Picture Retakes, Students wanting picture retakes must let their homeroom teacher know so they can get on the list
September 11th ~ Sports Pictures, see details in the Athletic Corner
September 12th ~ Head of School Ceremony for all students who were on the Head of School List (all A's in all classes) for both semesters of the 2018/2019 school year. Invitations will be emailed on August 29th.
September 13th ~ PTF Membership Dress Down Day for students/families that joined PTF this school year. It's not too late to join!
September 19th ~ Book Fair begins and runs through September 30th
September 27th ~ Spirit Day
October 3rd & 4th ~ The Academy will be closed for the Child Light Conference
October 7th - 11th ~ Fall Break
SPORTS PICTURES
Fall athletic team and individual pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th, immediately after school at the Athletic Complex, unless otherwise noted. Order forms will be distributed soon through your coach.
Sports included:
MS Cross Country
MS Cheer
MS Football
MS Tennis
MS Softball
HS Volleyball
HS Cross Country
HS Girls Soccer
HS Golf
Please contact the Athletic Department if you have any questions. 892.2319, ext 2237
COME SUPPORT OUR SBA ATHLETICS
Students can get into all home games by showing their ID at the gate. Because we won't have these ID's for the first few weeks of school, your child can get into the games free by giving his/her name to the gate attendant.
EXCITING NEWS
Last year, we debuted the 'Silverdale Athletics' app (available for free download in Apple and Google). A few reminders of the benefits:
- You/ grandparents can view schedules, rosters, directions to game locations and get updated game cancellations that will come as an alert to your phone.
- Receive final score updates on the sports that you follow (open the app, select 'team alerts', toggle switch the teams that you want)
- View activities by a daily view or team view.
Please contact athletics if you have any questions. Go Seahawks!
Tryouts
Tryouts for Middle School Girls Soccer will be held Thursday, September 26th and Monday, September 30th @ 3:30, Redoubt Soccer Fields. Please contact Coach Chapman with any questions.
Tryouts for Middle School Boys Soccer will be held Thursday, September 26th and Monday, September 30th @ 3:30, Redoubt Soccer Fields. Please contact Coach Mattila with any questions.
Swim Team Announcement
Swim Team practice will begin in October. There will be an informational meeting for both parents and students in the Silverdale Room at 5:00pm on Thursday, September 5th. All questions about the team will be addressed. This meeting is open to all returning swimmers and any athlete, and their families, who are interested in joining the team.
You may contact coaches Kim and Joe Ingram anytime at kingram510@comcast.net or 423-653-5031.