SIA Parent Newsletter
September 24, 2021
Head of School Message
Dear Parents,

It was wonderful to see our parent community this morning for SIA's Annual Parent Breakfast in the Sukkah.  A special thank you to our Parent Volunteer Organization for sponsoring this wonderful community, Kehillah, event!

Please note: There is a NOON DISMISSAL – Monday, September 27, 2021 for Erev Sukkot and  FULLCARE and SIA Sundown will close at 4:00pm. There is no school on Tuesday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 29 in observance of Sukkot. Fullcare and JCC SDO are open on both of these days.

Please note: School Pictures were originally scheduled for Monday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 6, 2021, however they have been rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict for Monday, November 8 – Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Parent-Teacher Conferences can help develop a successful partnership between parents and teachers, an important aspect of your child's academic and social achievement. Teachers and parents can use this time to establish a rapport and develop a common goal that focuses on helping your child have the best school experience possible. Parent-teacher conferences will take Monday, October 11, 2021 from 8:30am – 3:00pm and Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 4:00pm- 7:00pm. Please make sure to sign up through ParentSquare!

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!

Below you will see some reminders for next week.

Heather Moore
Head of School

We had a wonderful turnout at the SIA annual
Parent Breakfast in the Sukkah!
Primary Years Students made Edible Sukkot in the Sukkah!
Early Years Students Enjoyed Shaking the Lulav and Etrog in the Sukkah!
And check out the EY2 Classroom Sukkah!
Dates and Reminders
SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Click to view the 2021-2022 SIA Calendar
Please note: as the year progresses, we will update our calendar as it relates to events and COVID-19.

9/27 - Erev Shmini Atzeret, Noon Dismissal, EY Fullcare and PY Sundown open till 4pm

9/28 - Shmini Atzeret, No School, EY Fullcare Open, Camp JCC SDO Open

9/29 - Simchat Torah, No School, EY Fullcare Open, Camp JCC SDO Open

10/7 - SIA Family Pasta Dinner, 5pm - 6:30pm

10/11 - NO SCHOOL; Parent Conferences; EY Fullcare Closed, Camp JCC SDO Open

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
  • Label ALL Belongings
  • Bring a water bottle daily
  • 2 Clean Masks

SIA FAMILY HANDBOOK:
Please read the SIA Family Handbook carefully, whether you are a new family or a returning family, as some rules and regulations change from year to year. 

EMERGENCY CARDS:
Pre-printed emergency cards were sent home with your child. Please be sure to verify and update your information. All emergency cards are due ASAP!

FOB Forms:
Need a school key FOB? Stop by the School office for a form.
SIA Family Pasta Dinner
SIA Parent Volunteer Organization
Nina Kruger, Mom of Liam (Kindergarten)
Melissa Kass, Mom of Jonah (Grade 5), Micah (Grade 2) and Alexa (EY3)
Hello SIA Parents!

SIA is such a special parent community, and we are excited to get our year started. Please extend a warm welcome to our 55+ new students and their families!

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!

Please click on the link to complete our Parent Involvement Survey! We will be reaching out to Room Parents for a virtual room parent meeting in September.

Save the Dates:
October 7 - SIA Family Pasta Dinner (Outside), 5:30pm - 7pm

We look forward to meeting you virtually and hopefully in person soon!

Melissa Kass and Nina Kruger
PVO Chairs
Ways to Support SIA

Harris Teeter will automatically give a percentage to SIA everytime you show and use your VIC Card!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Strelitz International Academy whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.  

Strelitz International Academy to receive your AmazonSmile donation dollars.
In the Community
Sunday Fun Day
SUNDAY, September 12
2:00 pm

On the second Sunday of each month, pack the family into the car and head to the Reba and Sam Sandler Family Campus for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family!This Sunday Fun Day will take place outside and will include field games, mini golf, music and a sweet treat.
Sunday Fun Days are FREE and open to Simon Family JCC members, Synagogue members, PJ Library families, SIA families, YAD members, and Camp JCC families. 
JCC Afterschool Kids Classes
Mad Science- DISCOVER THE NASA ACADEMY OF FUTURE SPACE EXPLORERS!

Developed in cooperation with NASA, the Academy of Future Space Explorers takes children on a voyage of discovery. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun educational take-homes, this is an experience that is truly out of this world!

For Children in Grades 1-5
Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm starting Oct. 4.
Six-week session is $104 for JCC members and $135 for potential members. 

To register, stop by the JCC Front Desk or call 757-321-2339. 
*Students can be picked up at dismissal and supervised in the Zone until start time. Sundown students cannot return to aftercare. 
Yoga with Brigitte

Learn yoga poses based on a traditional integral yoga module, games, music, art, and guided visualization.

Grade K-5
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00, starting Oct. 6.
Eight-week session is $104 for JCC members and $135 for potential members. 

To register, stop by the JCC Front Desk or call 757-321-2339. 
*Students can be picked up at dismissal and supervised in the Zone until start time. Sundown students cannot return to aftercare
Soccer Shots

Kick off the Fall with Soccer Shots at the JCC! 
Join us on Tuesdays at 3:30 or 4:30 starting Oct. 5 for K-3. Thursdays starting Sept. 30 for PreK 3 and 4.  
 

*Students can be escorted to practice. Sundown students cannot return to aftercare.