SIGSBEE SCOOP
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, August 21st: SOLAR ECLIPSE- read below (optional early out)
12:30-1:00 PM- Early out for solar eclipse (please come to office)
1:25-4:19 PM Solar Eclipse Peak Viewing - take precautions
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS AWARE OF MONDAY'S SOLAR EVENT
Lunch: Kennedy Cafe turkey and cheese wrap with Cheeze Itz and red grapes
Tuesday, August 22:
Performing Arts Enrollment Due (grades 3-8) See below.
MS Tennis Team Registration Due (grades 6-8) See below.
3:15-3:45 NJAHS Introductory Meeting (grades 6-8)- Mrs. Kirk's room
Lunch: Subway's meatball sub, popcorn and 1/2 banana
Wednesday, August 23: (Early Out for elementary)
8:00-12:00 PM K-5,
8:00-2:00 PM Middle School- remember to bring lunch
12:00-2:00 PM- K-5 enrichment begins- remember to bring lunch
12:00-2:00 PM- K-5 enrichment begins- remember to bring lunch
2:00-3:30 PM SCS Middle School Tennis Practice (grades 6-8)- Base tennis courts
Thursday, August 24:
Lunch: Hong Kong's chicken and broccoli, white rice, fortune cookie and mandarin oranges
3:15-4:45 Performing Arts Rehearsal (grades 3-8)- cafeteria
Lunch: Pizza Hut cheese or pepperoni pizza, caesar salad and pineapples
Sunday, August 27: PTO: Family Meet-N-Greet at Higgs Beach 3:00-5:00 PM
Bring your own drinks, food, toys. This is NOT a drop off event; please stay with your children.
Bring your own drinks, food, toys. This is NOT a drop off event; please stay with your children.
(see below)
Wednesday, August 30: Back to School Night for Parents: 5:30-7:30 PM (Middle School 5:00-7:00 PM)
SOLAR ECLIPSE IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Total Solar Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be able to see the moon completely cover the sun. In Key West, we will see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun's disk. This is an awesome event for a science-centric school and we look forward to teaching about the event in class. However, there are some important precautions we all need to take to protect your child’s eyesight. Please read below and check out the weblinks to learn more on how to protect your children.
We are recommending that parents pick up children at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 21st so that you can safely enjoy the event and be out of maximum viewing window. The afternoon will be excused for children who are picked up early.
When is the peak window in Key West?
Monday, August 21st
Begins 1:25 PM
Maximum View 2:57 PM (regular dismissal time)
Ends 4:19 PM
Magnitude: 0.77
What is the school doing?
We are having an optional early out at 12:30-1:00 PM so that parents can pick up their children before the eclipse is at its peak. This will ensure that children are closely supervised during the time that could be harmful. Parents may come to the office to pick up their students beginning at 12:30 PM.
Since this is a wonderful opportunity for students, we will livestream the event in the classrooms so that students can watch it safely. We will NOT be taking students outside for recess, PE or any other activities after 1:00 PM. Science teachers will also talk about the event with their classrooms.
What if I can’t pick up my child?
We will keep all of the students indoors until dismissal time and run “rainy day dismissal” – front car line only. Walkers/bikers will be dismissed unless we hear otherwise from the parent (please email your teacher).
MWR will pick up the students at 12:30 and will allow students going to Youth to come at that time as well. If your child goes to Youth, please email your teacher so we dismiss appropriately. This will help us ensure that children are not gazing up at the sun during the peak window.
MWR will pick up the students at 12:30 and will allow students going to Youth to come at that time as well. If your child goes to Youth, please email your teacher so we dismiss appropriately. This will help us ensure that children are not gazing up at the sun during the peak window.
What about eclipse glasses?
Please be careful if you are purchasing glasses for your child. You can no longer trust all glasses that have an IOS label because some have been counterfeited. Some brands are already being recalled so stay alert.
The school is not comfortable providing viewing glasses to children as we cannot assume responsibility for how they are used or whether they are authentic. Also, continued viewing with the glasses can still cause damage. So, please check your glasses carefully and use the links below to educate yourself.
Where can I find more information about the eclipse?
To view the live stream of the eclipse: https://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive
For updated information on safely viewing the eclipse: https://aas.org/media/press-releases/aas-offers-updated-advice-safely-viewing-solar-eclipse
SIGN UP FOR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
One of our goals this year is to provide a broad range of after school extracurricular programs for students. The PTO has graciously agreed to help sponsor some great opportunities. Some of the new programs will start next week and require pre-registration. Please read below for information about our Theater Program (grades 3-8) and our new Tennis Team (grades 6-8). If your child is interested in participating, please fill out the appropriate form(s) listed below. Once you've completed the form, please make sure you have the fee amount available on your student's account.
KEYS COMMUNITY THEATER OF THE ARTS
Theater Extracurricular Program
for students in grades 3-8
with Ms. Robin Kaplan & Ms. Penny Leto
Where? Sigsbee Charter School Cafe-gyma-torium
When? Fridays 3:00-4:45 PM
August 25- November 10
Show on November 10th
How much? $100/student (scholarships available for students in need)
due upon registration for program
Limit 25 students
This extracurricular program is for students who are interested in learning about the world of musicals. It is geared toward learning about the theatrical process, musical understanding, stage creation, costume design, choreography, and much more! Students will be performing in a show on the last evening of the program. To register your child for this program, please fill out the form found through this link and add $100 to your child's school account. Registration closes on Tuesday.
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SCS Middle Tennis Team
for students in grades 6-8
with Paradise Tennis, LLC.
Where? NASKW Sigsbee Tennis Courts
When? Wednesdays 2:00-3:30 PM
August 23rd-October 6 th
Matches start on August 31st
How much? $100/student (scholarships available for students in need)
due upon registration for program
Teams consist of 3-4 players.
A team match will consist of 2 singles and 1 doubles. You can sign up as a team or we can place you on a team. Teams are coed.
Matches
Thursday Afternoon/Evenings Matches
at 1800 Atlantic Blvd, Paradise Tennis
