"Show and tell" goes virtual in the JK and K classes!
Jag Weekly Week of April 12, 2020
Wishing our SA families a very happy Easter!
A Message from School Counselor Mrs. Deal: Self-care in times of stress
Dear SA Families,
 
With the craziness of the world in which we are living, it can be extremely easy to fall into the pattern of taking care of others before addressing our own needs. The focus on others, especially our children, can be primary to ensuring their happiness and well-being. 

As easy as it is to give of ourselves in order to create calm, assurance, peace and needed resources for others, it is necessary to address our own concerns of what the Pandemic means for ourselves, as well. Caring for ourselves and keeping mentally healthy is essentia l to meeting the needs of others and surviving this unpleasant event. 

I’m sure many of us have concerns of family members who may live away from us in other counties, states, or countries. Maybe you are continuing to work in an essential profession that creates additional hours and concern for your own health. You may be furloughed and worrying about how you will pay the bills. It is in these situations that we can lose ourselves to these stressors and wreak havoc on our own mental and physical health. 

Therefore, be realistic about how to care for yourself and give yourself space in which to find your own peace and comfort. As difficult as it can be, try to find at least 15-20 minutes a day to unwind by doing something that brings you joy. Maybe it is taking a bath, walking around the block, reading a book, writing down your thoughts, speaking to your higher power, watching a special program, or just reflecting about your own thoughts regarding the Pandemic and how it is affecting your life. 

I suggest turning off the news and disconnecting from the daily ‘virus’ report for a day or more and reconnect with things you enjoy. Give yourself space to process what is happening in your own life and, then, regroup to reassess that particular day and do what you can do in the time that you have to accomplish your day’s purpose. Try to find thoughts of gratefulness and be reminded of your blessings. Reach out to ‘your person’ and communicate to him/her regarding your thoughts, feelings and actions. As always, these things are easy to say, but difficult to put into practice. Please allow yourself some grace. Do what you can and need to do for you in the few precious moments you have and, remember, we will get through this challenging time because, “This, too, shall pass.”
Above and below: Sixth grade students get creative with props while reading Julius Caesar in small groups on Zoom.
Upcoming Dates

Easter Monday
Monday, April 13
No school for students or staff

SA Talent Show
to be shared digitally April 16 , submissions due by tomorrow April 13 (see below for more info)

Friday, May 15
Last Scheduled Day of School (subject to change if community health circumstances improve)
Jag Spirit Fridays
Every Friday going forward, share pics of your student in Jag gear by emailing us or through hashtag #SAconnected
#SAconnected: Remote Learning Moments
Among this week's learning discoveries and experiences at SA, first and third grades had major presentations which they shared via video: first grade habitat presentations and third grade planetary projects.

Awesome discoveries and interactions are happening in SA's middle school virtual classrooms! Eighth grade math students shared in a "Kahoot!" game for exponent practice and seventh grade language arts students wrapped up their study of the play Cyrano de Bergerac by designing posters and playlists and by performing adaptations of the play's acts virtually for the class.
Middle School Matters

You never know what you can do until you try,
and very few try unless they have to.” 
–C.S. Lewis


Podcast recommendation: Neat ways to set and achieve goals

Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but just ... haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals. Enjoy this podcast
Middle School Musing
Middle school students designed and executed trick shots during third quarter exploratories. Check out some of their clever team efforts in the video above!
SA Talent Show April 16: Entries due tomorrow by 4 p.m.
Entries due Monday, April 13 by 4 p.m.
The SA Talent Show is on for this year and will take place in digital format! As a fun new change this year we will open the show up to our JK and K students as well, and so all students in grades JK-8 are encouraged to take part.

Students are limited to one act each and will submit a 1-minute video clip of their act. A tip : Film your child's video in landscape format (with the smart phone on its side) so that your video fills up the entire screen when presented on a phone, computer, or TV. Another tip: If you are editing the video and adding a soundtrack, please do not use copyrighted songs and ensure that any accompanying music is royalty free (See Mrs. Roy with questions).

All of the acts will be shared via video on SA social media on Thursday, April 16 as well as in Jag Weekly on Sunday, April 19.

1-minute video submissions may be submitted to Mrs. Roy . For larger files, they can be emailed via wetransfer.com . Please contact Mrs. Roy with questions. With the video clip, please include a description: student's name, grade, talent (ex: karate, dance, singing), and name of musical piece/artist if applicable.
Chapel and Monthly Virtues
In this week's remote chapel, guest speaker Mrs. Brittney Wagner of Life Church reflects on our April virtue of graciousness and courtesy.
Happy Birthday to You!

Happy birthday to our Jaguars with birthdays April 12-18:

Charlotte Noell (3rd Grade), April 13
Graham Brady (JK), April 14
Ms. Katie Pryor (ASK Staff), April 14
Adalyn Yost (5th Grade), April 15
Ms. Jennifer Thore (ASK Staff), April 15
Fletcher Busby (4th Grade), April 17

Earth Day: Show your green thumbs and love of the Earth!
Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and as a school we would like to show our love for the planet by planting trees, picking up litter, and appreciating the beauty of the outdoors!

In the coming 10 days please take a moment to show your love for the Earth and send us your pictures for an Earth Day sharing. Thank you!
SA Summer Camp: Join us for a summer of experiential fun!
SA Summer Camp is enrolling now and, pending the lift of social distancing requirements, will run as originally scheduled. Deposits are not required until after we have confirmed the start date for camp. Learn more and sign up at:
Activities Fees Refunds
During this time of remote learning, we are in communication with our vendors regarding their ability to refund deposits made for future field trips.  The Business Office is calculating the refund amounts for the unused portion of activity fees and enrichment programs and plans to offer a refund or credit memo for those balances in early May.
PSA Corner: Officer elections and grade parent volunteers
PSA Officer Vote:
It’s time to vote on our next slate of PSA Officers. We are thankful that all of our current officers are willing to serve for another school year. However, if you would like to serve in one of these positions or nominate someone, please submit your nomination to smccoy@salisburyacademy.org no later than Friday May 1. A final vote of officers will be held at the May PSA meeting.

The current officers are:
Nye Hartwick, President
Sarah Knight, Vice President
Lynn Leonard, Secretary
Diana Keith, Treasurer

Grade Parents:
Our grade parents are a valuable asset to each of our classrooms, and we appreciate their dedication. If you are interested in being the grade parent for your class please e-mail your grade parent for more details. 
Athletics Page for Grades 4-8 in Google Classroom
Coach Wilson has started a Salisbury Academy Athletics Google Classroom page for current 4 th-8 th grade students! This page has off-season workouts and drills for different sports. To visit the page use access code 6zz3vg5.
Coach Wilson's Game of the Week
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