SJA News - November 29, 2023

HEADMASTER'S MESSAGE

Learning is the Opposite of Hate

As we move into these lively few weeks before the holidays, we are thinking about what our students need most and how we can make sure we’re providing it. You should know that especially at this time of year, our teachers are constantly considering and lifting up your students—cheering them on, giving them well-timed advice, holding them to their words, and always looking for ways to help them succeed.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, December 1

Senior Capstone Day/Sophomore Stewardship Planning Day/

Ninth Grade Challenge Day

Thursday, December 7

Photo Retakes, Fuller Hall Basement, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Students wishing to have their photos retaken for the yearbook may stop by Fuller Basement. To receive a new order of prints at no cost, students must present the complete, original order. Reprint orders are expected to be returned by December 15.

Friday, December 8

December Dance Open House, Stuart Black Box Theater, 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 9

December Dance Open House, Stuart Black Box Theater, 2:00 PM

Monday, December 11

Fall Semester - Final Theatre Showcase, Stuart Black Box Theater, 4:30 PM

Tuesday, December 12

Final Exams Begin. View the schedule here.

Winter Concert, South Church Hall, 7:00 PM

Streaming instructions coming soon.

Saturday, December 16

Holiday Break Begins

Tuesday, January 9

Classes Resume

Athletics Calendar

We are now using Arbiter as our Athletics Calendar as part of an initiative by the VPA. For this reason, athletic events no longer appear on the school calendar on the website. They can be accessed through the Athletics Calendar on the website or you can bookmark this link for the most up-to-date Hilltopper game and practice times and final scores.

AROUND CAMPUS

Members of the National Honor Society organized an E-Waste recycling event before the holiday break. The group estimated that they collected between 2,000 and 2,500 pounds.

Photos from the Friday night production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee can be viewed here.

Thank you to the students, Chef Andre, and Mrs. Libbey, who prepared food for last week's turkey dinner at the United Community Church. Organizers reported that nearly 300 people took part in the event.

Mr. Mackenzie performed an original piece in South Church Hall during the ninth-grade Chapel on Tuesday. View the complete performance here.

COMMUNITY UPDATES

For over 20 years, SJA has helped the Kingdom Community Services Christmas Co-Op Program through our Giving Tree drive. Local agencies collect names and wish lists from people in need, and the information is turned into gift tags for other people in the community to purchase. Those who are able, purchase the items on chosen individual tags. Each year, the Academy community fulfills over 100 gift requests, and any extra money or gift items are passed on to the Santa Fund.

If someone wants to help, tags are on the bulletin board in the first-floor Ranger breezeway. Gift requests are under $25 each. Contributions can be made in the Business Office attn: Giving Tree. 

Yearbook ads are now on sale for members of the Class of 2024. Several sizes are available and each ad can include photos and a special message to your graduate. Click here to begin creating today!

Reminder: Seniors will receive a yearbook as part of their senior package in the spring so there is no need to order one through the website.