| FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL |
Dear SEA Families,
Remember Andy Rooney from 60 Minutes? He used to always give his own recap of the show at the end. One segment had to do with the holidays, and he ended with a great quote: “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” This is so difficult for me! As my kids unwrap, I am cleaning up behind them…I just can’t help myself. But it is so true. Why the rush to clean up? Usually we have quite a large crowd at our Christmas Eve celebration- this year we have 16 more than our usual 60+. It will be a total mess! But it is important to remember how the Christmas season is soaked in the mess, the love, the chaos, and the laughter with family and friends. So let all let the mess begin… [Finish reading here.] |
2018 FACULTY/STAFF GIFT COLLECTION
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For 30+ years, it has been customary for SEA families (if they desire) to make a contribution to the Faculty & Staff Christmas Fund which is distributed among all of the members of the faculty & staff. Many families find this option attractive because it eliminates the need to purchase individual gifts. You may contribute any amount to this fund, and there is certainly no obligation to participate. If you do take part, please send cash or a check (payable to SEA with 'Christmas Fund' in the memo line) to the attention of Bridgid Rubio via the homeroom teacher by 10am this Tuesday, 12/18.
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| SO HAPPY FOR THE RESPONSE! |
Thank you to those who were able to attend our Internet Safety Evening this past Monday. We were glad to be able to provide this opportunity to share our partnership with the BBF with you in this format. Hearing some of the conversations afterward was wonderful. If you'd like to learn more, check out some of the BBF resources on their website. Also useful is Common Sense Media, which the speaker discussed in his presentation.
A very special 'Thank You' to Andrew Ellis and Kim Oswinkle for helping coordinate this evening and for diving in to become true partners with this important organization. On Monday, Mr. Ellis will lead a safety presentation with the students in grades 6-8 while Mrs. Oswinkle presents to grades 4 and 5.
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| SEA LANCER LUNCHROOM |
Come enjoy a fun couple of days in the lunchroom. Sign up for any length shift in the Lancer Lunchroom by clicking here. Click here for the menu for the week of December 17th.
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| BASEBALL TRAVEL TEAM |
Training and practice have a meaningful impact on the development of a player. Games are great and we all enjoy them. However, there are not enough repetitions in games to develop the player to be a
better player and an athlete that can play at the next level. Practice time is when improvement occurs. Click here for our philosophy. Click here for our schedule and here to sign up. |
| ACADEMY PERFORMING ARTS NEWS |
CHORAL NEWS
Congratulations to all singers who attended the Winter Festival at the Delaware Art Museum on Saturday. Fantastic job! FINAL REHEARSAL The last rehearsal before our MF|UF Christmas Concert is tomorrow (12/14) from 3-4pm. Parents to help supervise are very welcome! We need all performers present to put our concert in its final form for the concert Monday (12/17) at 6pm. Report time will be 5:45 PM in full winter uniform and dark dress shoes.
'PETER PAN, JR.' AUDITIONS- THE WAIT IS OVER :)
The auditions and mandatory parent meeting is January 6, from 6-9pm in the Rollins Center. There are required pieces of music for the audition which will be available Monday. Audition practice sessions are Wed., 12/19, 1/3 and 1/4 during Enrichment. Open to grades 4-8 and female siblings grade 4-9. There are some other exceptions for girls who may audition as we are looking for some trained girl dancers. Contact Ms. DeHart with questions.
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| COMING UP |
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MONDAY,12/17
Christmas Concert
(Grades 4-8) 6pm
WEDNESDAY,12/19
◊ Parties 8am
◊ Mass 2pm
12/20-1/2
No School
THURSDAY, 1/3
School Resumes
THURSDAY, 1/10
Portrait Retakes
MONDAY, 1/21
MLK,Jr. Day
No School!
SATURDAY, 2/9
Valentine's Day
Check the website calendar weekly!
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| LETTER DAYS |
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Friday, 12/14
'F' Day
Monday, 12/17
'A' Day
Tuesday, 12/18
'B' Day
Wednesday, 12/19
'C' Day
Thursday, 1/3
'D' Day.
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| AMAZON SMILE |
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Don't forget to Select us [SEA!] on your Amazon Smile accounts.
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| ! IMPORTANT ! |
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All 7th & 8th grade iPads are being collected on 12/19. Parents and Students should have received this email from Mr. Johns at this point.
No student may keep his leased iPad over break.
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| ANXIETY FILM |
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Sanford School is hosting a screening of the film Angst on Thursday, 1/17 at 6:30. Click here for more information.
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| TUTOR LIST |
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These SEA faculty members are available for after school tutoring. Each teacher sets his/her own hours and rates. Teachers are not permitted to tutor any student in a subject he/she currently teaches him during the 2018-2019 school year.
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