Dear Parents, 

Last week our students celebrated our 100th day of school!  Our students dressed up as 100 year old’s and spent their day participating in 100th day activities such as making 100 day crowns, jumping for 100 seconds, playing games to count to 100, reading 100 CVC words and so much more! Our first graders enjoyed dressing up for the 101th day of school today! Our 101 dalmatians were pawsitively pawfect! The students had a wonderful time completing 101-day activities with our newly adopted “dalmatians”. A special thank you to all of our amazing EY4, Kindergarten and First grade teachers!

We are so excited, Evening of the Arts: How We Express Ourselves performance is this Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 6:00pm. Students in grades EY4-5th Grade will perform songs, dances, poetry, a wax museum and so much more! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Don’t forget to Re-enroll by 15, 2023! Please check Parent Square for important information and instructions to re-enroll through FACTS for the 2023-2024 school year. All re-enrollment contracts are due by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  

Every few years Strelitz International Academy seeks more formal input from its constituents in order to maintain its tradition of providing all students with an excellent International Baccalaureate education in a warm and caring atmosphere.  Although we always encourage feedback, it has been 4 years since formal surveys were done. Committees developing the school's long range goals require current data to ensure that the expectations of its constituents are being met. In addition, as part of the school’s accreditation process, we are once again surveying parents, trustees, faculty and staff, and students in grades 4 and 5.  

The survey response is anonymous and an outside service tabulates the responses for us. Information concerning gender and grade level of students will enable the school to better analyze the information. We request your participation in completing this survey which covers the areas of curriculum, climate, and other student services and activities.  

A link to the Parent survey will be posted in ParentSquare Tuesday, February 21, 2023. It is urgent that the survey be completed by Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Thank you for your prompt and thoughtful response.

Just a reminder, we are closed Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Below you will see some reminders for next week.  

Wishing you a wonderful rest of your week!

Heather Moore

Head of School

Upcoming Dates:

February

2/15 SIA Student Reenrollment deadline (EY2-Grade 5)

2/16 Evening of the Arts, 6pm

2/20 Presidents Day (No School, EY Fullcare Closed, JCC SDO Open)

2/24 EY3 Parent Schmooze, 8:30am; EY Family Shabbat Singalong, 9am,

3/7 Purim; Noon Dismissal; Sundown/Fullcare closes at noon

3/13 - 3/17 Scholastic Book Fair all week



3/14 Book Fair Family Fun Night, 4pm - 6:30pm

Weekly Highlights

Some of our Kindergarten students at SIA visited the Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. Food Pantry on Monday to learn how their Food and Supply Pantry helps the local community. The students stocked some supplies they brought in to donate.

Kindergarten Centurions Celebrating 100 Days of School!

Third Grade Field Trip to the Chrysler Museum

 for a tour on the influences of Greece and Rome on our art, architecture, government in conjunction with their Unit on Ancient Greece and Rome.

SIA Evening of the Arts

Random Acts of Kindness Day!

February 17, 2023

On Thursday, February 2nd, Ms. Debbie Mayer from JFS came to speak to the SGA. They met to discuss plans to help and created the Week of Kindness. Check out the Kindness Week poster to find out more ways to help.

We will be celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday, February 17th! Please stand by for more information from our Student Government Association (SGA) on how we will express kindness to our school & community.

Dr. Seuss Week

February 27 - March 3, 2023

Strelitz International Academy at Norfolk International Airport throughout the month of February

Click here for our 2023-2024 Year at a Glance.

Dates are subject to change.

Recently we held our Parent and Faculty Campaign to raise funds for our Annual Donor Fund. The SIA Annual Donor Fund is the primary vehicle for financially supporting Strelitz International Academy (SIA).

SIA depends on support from current and alumni parents and grandparents, faculty, trustees along with friends in the extended community who believe in SIA’s mission, to meet the school’s operating expenses, enrich the student experience, and ensure financial sustainability.

By making a tax-deductible donation to Strelitz International Academy, you will be joining with others to make a difference in the everyday lives of Strelitz’s students and faculty.

To donate online: https://strelitzinternationalacademy.org/support-us/donate/

JCC Kids Classes- Spring Registration is Open



Choose from Soccer Shots, Lil Ninjas and Self Defense, and Yoga. Patrons with a family membership qualify for a 20% discount. Use discount code jcc123 when checking out. If a class needs to be cancelled for any reason, another class will be added to the end of the season. 

Register here for Spring Classes



Kids Night Out takes place on "The Big Saturday Night Celebration of Jewish Film" on February 25. Don't forget that membership is not required to have your child attend.

Registration for Spring Kids Class is also officially open!

Click the links below to find out more information and to register. 

These spaces won't last long!