News from the Eagle's Nest

Check out the Soaring Eagle Academy December newsletter.

THANK YOU

We must say THANK YOU once again to all those that supported our "Down by the SEA" Gala. The gala is an evening of celebration with such a successful outcome each year because of the continued support of each of you and we are proud to say that the event netted over $84,000!! Supporting fundraising events at SEA is very important and greatly appreciated. We are working to pay down the $1.7 million capital expense for our Lombard renovation, which has been built into our rent on an annual basis over the extent of our 12-year lease - so your support is needed more than ever. (For a list of Sponsors click here and Donors click here.)

Down by the SEA decorations.

For additional pictures please check our facebook page.

Our SEA Founders took advantage of the fun props in our photo booth.

Our star student Al

and his family.

For more of our photo booth pics, check Fotio.com

Congratulations to our E.A.G.L.E. Award winners,

Catie Lee and Kevin Brennan

and ADM Investor Services, Inc.

We are thrilled to have begun our high school work program at We Grow Dreams. WGD is a non-profit greenhouse in West Chicago that employs people with disabilities. We have six students attending the work program and we cannot wait for spring and what all their hard work is going to produce.

Our students are engaging in new experiences, whether it is sweeping, washing flower pots, planting, weeding or propagating - WGD is a great place to work!

What's going on.... in High School

Did you know that some of our students work at the Westin? Some volunteer at 4 Kids Sake, some are learning job skills at Walgreens and some shop and purchase items for our school store. We strive to provide vocational and life skill experiences based on individual student interest and ability, for our high schoolers, preparing them for life outside of SEA. Does your company offer a work program that our students would fit into? We provide our own transportation and each student has an aide/job coach that comes along to support the student within the work environment.

Our students love to volunteer at 4 Kids Sake. They learn that helping others does a person good.

Al and Eric learning how to stock shelves.

Next month....

What's going on.....in Primary Classrooms!!

Greetings Families and Friends of SEA:

During this season of gratitude and giving, I wanted to extend a huge thank you to each of you for your kindness and ongoing generosity. We are embarking on our one year anniversary of being in our Lombard location. The help from friends and families with packing, moving, and organizing was much needed and greatly appreciated! We are so grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside our students and families! Enjoy the winter break (December 26-January 6) and we'll see you in 2017!

Jessica

Dr. Jessica Sonntag

SEA Program Director

Dates to Remember

December 26th - January 6th - Winter Break

January 9th - First day of winter session

February 20th, Presidents Day - No School

March 27-31 - Spring Break

April 3rd - First day of spring session

April 14th - Good Friday - No School

May 17th - SEA Institute Day - No School - Staff only

May 29th - Memorial Day - No School

June 2nd - Last day of regular school year

June 5 - 16th - Summer Break

June 19th - First day of summer session

We are partnering with Manna Express Scrip Company for a Gift Card fundraiser. You purchase a gift card through this program and SEA will receive a percentage. The cards ARE EXACTLY like the ones you buy at the store. Click here to see a full list/order form of Gift Cards available and here for instructions. Please share with friends and family. Orders due, with full payment, to Susan Clark by December 14th and the cards will arrive for distribution by December 20. Christmas shopping made easy all while supporting SEA!! Thank you!!

Fundraising made easy. Did you know that every purchase you make at OfficeMax/Office Depot could mean free school supplies to Soaring Eagle Academy? Each time you make a purchase, and use our number - 70235035, Office Max will donate 5% of your total purchase back to SEA in the form of school supplies. It's a win-win for everyone. Check the list for qualifying purchases and let the shopping begin! Thank you for supporting SEA.