Sixth grade students took their problem-based learning project on carbon footprints and turned it into something much larger than they originally anticipated it would be! Students created an educational website and video (above), and next up are applying for a grant for a school bike rack made with recycled items. Read the full article on their project in this week's Salisbury Post
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Jag Weekly Sunday, Nov. 8
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Introducing the SA Sustainability Coordinator Intern for 2020-21, Kristina Rogge
Salisbury Academy is pleased to announce Kristina Rogge as this year's Sustainability Coordinator Intern. Kristina is an environment and sustainability major and communications and marketing minor at Catawba College, and she is currently in her senior year.
Over the course of the school year Kristina will work with SA to move us forward in our sustainability goals. Additionally, she will assist in environmental education through classroom interactions, submit periodic Jag Weekly articles, and serve as a guest speaker in SA chapels. Kristina will speak on environmental stewardship at our November 19 chapel.
Kristina is from South Africa and shares that she has had a love for animals, nature, and the outdoors since she was very young. Specifically, her passion for environmentalism grew through regular visits to a small beach cabin in South Africa, her favorite place.
"This location would always allow me to explore my curiosity of how things worked in nature, and my parents would encourage me to get outside and explore for hours," Kristina says.
Upon graduating from Catawba, Kristina plans to work towards a PhD in sustainable development and later start her own non-profit working with developing countries and helping them become sustainably independent.
"I am very grateful and excited to start working with Salisbury Academy," says Kristina. "I am very impressed with the work they have already done, and I look forward to the work we can do together soon to expand their green initiative."
Welcome, Kristina!
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Election Day came to SA's JK/K classes this week with students learning about the democratic voting process and how elections work. |
Upcoming Dates
ASK Begins
Mon., Nov. 9
for grades JK-8 and will run until 5:30 p.m.
Women in Business Event: Nurture your neck and posture while being productive at work!
hosted by SA in partnership with the Rowan Chamber
Thurs., Nov. 12 at noon
Thanksgiving Break
Mon.-Fri. Nov. 23-27
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First grade earned their "I voted" stickers this week as well! On the ballot were strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream. |
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SA Annual Fund: Why We Give |
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"We support the Salisbury Academy Annual Fund because our kids are genuinely excited to go to school each day. When they get home, they are still happy. We enjoy hearing them share passionately about the topics they have studied and the innovative ways the teachers have made the topics come to life. We are so grateful to be a part of the SA community. It's a very special environment that is building a strong foundation for success by promoting a love for life-long learning."
-Teresa and Sean Anderson,
SA Parents
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Annual Fund Update:
We've raised a total amount of $54,478 to date and need your help to reach our goal of $85,000! Make your gift at the link below. Thank you for your support!
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SA Carpool Update and
This Week's Health and Safety Update
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Carpool Updates
Grades K-8 morning carpool times will change as of tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 9. Carpool for grades K-8 will now finish at 8:05 a.m.
This Week's Health and Safety Update
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Dear Families,
We're pleased to bring back our after-school ASK programming for grades JK through 8 as of tomorrow, Monday, November 9! Students who participate will be outside as much as possible and are asked to please bring a snack along with appropriate layers for cooler weather.
ASK hours of operation will run from school dismissal until 5:30 p.m. With questions, or if you plan to utilize ASK, please email me.
Thank you,
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SA Holiday Pop-Up Shop: Last day today! |
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Today is the final day of the SA Holiday Pop-Up Shop! |
This round of SA Pop-Up Shop will offer all the favorites of the most recent school store (long-sleeve shirts, headbands, keychains, and more) along with a fun new addition: a 50" x 60" incredibly soft, polyester blanket for $35. - A perfect holiday gift or addition to your family space! For pricing, items, and to place your orders visit:
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Mark your calendar! Fall Picture Retake Day will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18. If you prefer for your child to have a Fall Picture Retake or if they missed the previous picture day and you haven't yet notified the front office, please contact Tracey Peoples by email at tpeoples@salisburyacademy.org. A Portrait Selection Form will need to be given to your child prior to picture day. |
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November-December Lunch Menu |
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Habeeb Catering is serving lunches for students in grades 1-8 on M-Th. With questions contact Habeeb Catering. Thank you!
Note for November-December Lunches:
If you plan to sign your child up for pasta days, please specify whether your child would like alfredo or meat sauce on each day by circling their choice on the menu. This will be helpful as we plan for portions. Thanks so much!
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Chapel and Happy Birthdays |
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Stay tuned for a very special Veterans Day Chapel, to be shared with SA parents and the larger community on Wednesday, Nov. 11! The chapel features eighth grade students and guest speaker Petty Officer Ben Fisher, an SA alumnus and veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.
View all SA chapels going forward by visiting the SA Chapel page each week
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Happy Birthday!
Birthdays to be recognized in chapel next week in our Nov. 12 chapel (birthdays Nov. 5-18) are:
Brewer Jackson, 2nd Grade, Nov. 5
Abby Faggart, 2nd Grade, Nov. 6
Virginia Walser, 7th Grade, Nov. 9
Kaleb Everhart, 3rd Grade, Nov. 11
Emma Ott, 6th Grade, Nov. 12
Nolt Lescoe, 6th Grade, Nov. 14
Gray Davis, 8th Grade, Nov. 15
Joseph Mills, 2nd Grade, Nov. 16
Kylie Bailey, 7th Grade, Nov. 17
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Monday, November 9
- Running club 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 – No Athletics
Wednesday, November 11
- Running club 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 12 – No Athletics
Friday, November 13th – No Athletics
Announcements
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Basketball Interest: If your fifth through eighth grade student is interested in playing basketball this winter, please email Coach Wilson no later than Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Salisbury Academy
2210 Jake Alexander Blvd, N.,
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 636 3002
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