SIA Parent Newsletter
December 17, 2021
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Dear Parents,
As we wind down the first half of the school year, I want to thank you for supporting SIA and investing in your child's education. We are so proud of all we have accomplished.
We have many exciting events coming up in January for all students and families including SIA's Spirit Week (January 4 - 7) and Day of Giving (January 7); Day of Giving Back (January 20), Tu B'shevat Celebrations and the IB Parent Challenge (January 28). Please stay tuned for more information.
Please note the following Winter Break schedule for EY Fullcare and PY JCC SDO:
- EY Fullcare Winter Session 1 open:
- Monday, December 20, 2021 – Thursday, December 23, 2021
- PY JCC SDO open:
- Monday, December 20, 2021 – Thursday, December 23, 2021
- EY Fullcare and PY JCC SDO Closed: Friday, December 24, 2021
- EY Fullcare Winter Session II open:
- Monday, December 27, 2021 – Thursday, December 30, 2021
- PY JCC SDO open:
- Monday, December 27, 2021 – Thursday, December 30, 2021
- EY Fullcare and PY JCC SDO Closed – Friday, December 31, 2021
I hope everyone enjoys the well-deserved break and returns to school on Monday, January 3, 2022 refreshed and ready for Spirit Week.
Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2022!
Heather Moore
Head of School
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SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Please note: as the year progresses, we will update our calendar as it relates to events and COVID-19.
12/20 - 1/3 Winter Break, School Closed
12/20 - 12/23 - EY FC & PY SDO Session 1
12/27 - 12/30 - EY FC & PY SDO Sessions 2
1/3 - 1/7 School resumes & SIA Spirit Week
1/7 SIA Day of Giving
1/13 PY Tu B'Shevat Celebration, 2:30pm
1/14 Tu B'Shevat Adventure, EY3-EY4, 9:30am
1/17 MLK Day, Professional Development, EY FC Closed; PY Camp JCC Open
1/17 Book Club Meeting - The Self Driven Child
1/20 SIA Day of Giving Back
1/28 SIA IB Parent Challenge, 8:15 - 9:15
2/15 Re-enrollment Forms and Deposits due for EY2 - Grade 5
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Label ALL Belongings
- Bring a water bottle daily
- 2 Clean Masks
FOB Forms:
Stop by the School office for a form.
The Parent Facebook group serves as a way to connect our parents, so please don't be shy. Ask questions, give suggestions and post pics!
Parent Volunteer Organization
Please contact Carin Simon to join any of SIA's Parent Committees:
- Outreach Committee
- Room Parent Committee
- Teacher Appreciation Committee
- SIA Parent Ambassadors
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Early Years Information about Winter Break
Elyssa Brinn, Early Years Director
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It is hard to believe that Winter Break is upon us! Please keep in mind the following information for the next two weeks:
- Only 12 month Fullcare students, Infants and anyone who chose Winter Break weeks when enrolling can attend during Winter Break. If you are unsure what you signed up for, feel free to reach out to me for clarification.
- We will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Friday, December 31.
- There will be NO CARPOOL (AM or PM) during the weeks of Winter Break. Please park to bring your child in in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon.
- There is NO Cardo lunch during the break. Please send your children with lunch every day.
- The front office will be closed during Winter Break. The following are ways to contact us if you need to:
Elyssa Brinn - 757-321-2332
EY Admin Office- 757-321-2307
Security Booth - 757-965-6113
We want to make the Winter Break fun for everyone, so we will have some fun days!
- Monday, December 20th - Pajama Day
- Wednesday, December 23 - Winter Wonderland (dress super cozy and warm!).
- Week 2 - International traditions for New Year's Day...stay tuned!
Thanks so much and feel free to reach out with any questions about the break!
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SAVE THE DATE:
SIA Day of Giving - Friday January 7, 2022
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Dear SIA Families,
Please mark your calendars for SIA’s Annual Day of Giving on Friday, January 7, 2022. Following last year’s parent community participation of 86%, Strelitz International Academy’s goal this year is to receive 100% participation. Annual donations from SIA parents range from $36 to over $1,000.
Please join us to raise the funds needed for our wonderful school! The cost of tuition alone is not enough to educate each child. We need your help to bridge the gap.
As a fellow Strelitz parent, I see first hand the value of an SIA education. From early years to graduation, our children’s safe, nurturing and enriching IB learning experience is unmatched. Everything is possible thanks to your financial support in the form of a tax deductible donation to our Strelitz International Academy Fund.
Participate early by securing your pledge: Email Carly Glikman, Director of Development, at CGlikman@strelitzacademy.org. Pledges are payable by June 30th, 2022.
Thank you for continuing to support our school.
Sincerely,
Carly Glikman and Andie Eichelbaum
Directors of Development
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SAVE THE DATE:
SIA IB Parent Challenge - Friday, January 28
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Join our SIA Parent Book Club |
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The IB Program promotes agency in children. How do we get there as parents?
Join us for an exclusive
SIA Parent Book Club!
We will be reading
The Self-Driven Child
by William Stixrud, PHD
and Ned Johnson.
Please RSVP to Carin Simon with your interest in joining the parent book club. Date and time of first meeting TBD.
Available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.
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Join PJ Library in Tidewater as we celebrate Tu B'Shevat at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens!
On January 9 at 3:00-4:30 PM we will meet for a guided tour of the gardens. In celebration of the trees, we will see and learn about native trees, plants, and flowers. Each child will leave the event with a Tu B'Shevat craft and other supplies to help you learn more about Tu B’Shevat at home.
The event is FREE but limited, so be sure to register today and I look forward to seeing you there!
Contact Nofar Trem, Children and Family Program Coordinator
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