October 10, 2019
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Socrates Elementary Basketball (3 rd -5 th )
What: Socrates Academy students have the opportunity to play basketball with other Socrates Academy students within the Interfaith Basketball League (IFBL).
Who: Students in 3 rd -5 th grade, both girls and boys are put on separate teams within the IFBL League.
When: 1 st Practice will be November 8 th , with practices normally on Fridays after school. Game Season starting Saturdays December 7 th – February 9 th . Games are held either at Socrates Academy, surrounding church, or school campuses.

Cost: $120 per player or $100 each for siblings. Players get to keep their jerseys!

Sign Ups: Coach Pearl will open registration Oct. 11 th . Deadline: October 25 th .


*Questions, please email  [email protected]
WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER COACHES , please email Coach Pearl if interested
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Kindergarten Movie Night
Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8:00
 
Kindergartner scholars and their parents are invited to movie night following Curriculum Night. There will be pizza, chips, water, and Gatorade for sale. We will be showing two short films with a bathroom/GoNoodle break in between the two. The films are Spookley the Square Pumpkin and Room on the Broom.

General Admission Includes: Movie Admission, Popcorn & Water - $3
Combo Pack Includes: Movie Admission, Popcorn, Pizza & Drink - $5

Go, Play, Save Books Delivered
 
If you have not received the Go, Play, Save Books you ordered, please email [email protected] with your students name, homeroom and how many books you are missing, s o they can be delivered to you next week.
Mission to the Moon Robotics Club

Fourth and Fifth Grade Scholars
Mondays 3:45-4:45
October 21- December 16 (no class November 11)
 
 Our theme for this session is Mission to the Moon. We will learn what we need to survive to live on the moon and build our moon community using Lego sets. The scholars will also build and program LEGO® robots to think, move, and react through a series of challenges while learning several aspects of engineering: automation, problem-solving, and programming.


Middle School Sports Try Outs
Please do not fill out paperwork/payment until your child officially makes the team.
MS Cheerleading

Try Outs will be held both Tuesday Oct.29th and Wednesday Oct. 30th from 4:00-5:30pm in the Socrates Academy Gym

MS Girls Basketball 

Try Outs will be held November 4th and November 5th in the Socrates Academy Gym from 4:00-5:30pm
MS Boys Basketball

Try Outs will be held November 6th and November 7th in the Socrates Academy Gym from 4:00-5:30pm
Golf Squad Afterschool Enrichment

Start Date: Monday, October 21st from 3:50 pm to 4:50 pm
Session Length: 8 Class Hours
Dates: Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, [Nov 11 NO CLASS], Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9, Dec 16 Cost $193

Spirit Wear is Here
Our vendor has completed our shirts, and all orders are being fulfilled now. If you notice any issues with your order or you do not receive your order by Friday, October 18th, please email [email protected] and reference your order# in the email. Thanks for your patience while or volunteers work to distribute shirts!!! 
Attention All Book Lovers!!!
Our first Used Book Sale of the year will be during the week of October 14th-18th. All K-3 scholars will be able to shop during their library class. Fourth and fifth grade teachers will be able to make arrangements with Mrs. Mabon to bring their students as their schedules allow. 
Most of these books will cost 25 cents or 50 cents. There are a few "nearly new" books for $1.00.
50% OFF ALL BOTTOMS
Now through the end of October

All shorts, long pants, skirts and jumpers are just $2 each.

This sale is for BOTTOMS ONLY. All tops and hoodies remain regular price.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 th
8:10 am - 9:30 am

Tuesday, Oct. 22 nd
8:10 am - 9:30 am

Tuesday, Oct. 29 th
8:10 am - 9:30 am
Middle School Curriculum Night

If you missed Middle School Curriculum Night you can watch the video online. Thanks to all of the parents and staff that attended. We love teaching your children!
4th & 5th Grade Game Night

Who : 4th & 5th grade
What : Night of board games, yard games, and popcorn. Parents drop their scholar off.
When : Friday, October 11th from 7-9

"OXI" Day Celebration
 
The "OXI DAY" Celebration will take place on Monday October 28, 2019, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the Gym. Grades 3-5 will be leading the performance.

P.E. Uniform Ordering

If you missed the deadline to order P.E. Uniforms, you can order now. We have added sweatpants to the order form in the event that we ever get a break from this heat! The deadline to order is October 25th.


Hot lunch for November ordering is open and will close on Tuesday, October 15th.

Earn Double Volunteer Hours at Socrates Workdays!

Volunteers receive hours for each family member who comes to help. A family of 4 can earn 48 hours in a single day!

Friday
October 18th, 8:15 - Noon

Saturday
October 19th, 9am - 3pm

We will be planting bushes and trees on campus.

Help 8 th grade leave their mark on two of our favorite teachers – by taping them to a wall!

Friday, October 18, 2019, MS Lobby, 10:52 – 11:53 (During Middle School PA & Lunch)
Proceeds benefit Socrates Academy Outreach week.

All grades are welcome to purchase tape strips to support the event. However, Elementary scholars will not be able to attend the event due to class schedules. If Elementary students purchase tape, it will be donated to a Middle School teacher to use during the event. Our teachers can't wait to be involved too!

Aloha Luau Middle School Dance

Mark your calendar! All Socrates Academy Middle School students are invited to the Aloha Luau Dance on October 11th from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $6 and tickets will be sold by student council the week before the dance. Price includes snacks, beverages and a DJ to spin the tunes.


If your child needs to turn in a signed behavior matrix form, it can be found here >>
Volunteer Opportunities
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VOLUNTEER AT SCHOOL:


  • Help Out with Play Rehearsals Sign Up >> Monitor the kids and help them learn their lines.

  • Paint the Sets Sign Up >> No experience necessary. Paint the sets solid colors, paint inside of the lines (Paint by number)

  • Volunteer the Night of the Play Sign Up >> Help with concessions, ticket sales, or costuming.

  • Help with the School Store SIGN UP

  • Take Pictures with your Phone during school events! Sign up HERE



VOLUNTEER FROM HOME, OR ON EVENINGS / WEEKENDS:

  • Used: Cameras, Video Recorders (10 hours) Glue Guns & Glue Gun Sticks (2 hours for glue gun, 1 hour for each pack of sticks) Needles & Thread for Sewing (2 hours)


  • Sign Up To Bring Snacks for Teacher Workrooms


 
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This Week at Socrates Academy
We are Winners: Congratulations to Mrs. Fauser's Class for winning our Box Top contest and Mrs. Schupps class for winning Coke Rewards this month!
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