Sussex Academy Weekly Update
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Elementary School
Middle School
Grades 6-8: Way to be Positive Wednesdays at SA-students are invited and encouraged to wear shirts or sweatshirts that have a positive saying or kind thought (ie. Be Kind, Life is Good, etc.). Uniform bottoms are to be worn and outwear policies will still be in place.
Grades 6-8: Halloween Costume Day-Friday, October 29
Below are the guidelines administration has set to ensure everyone has a safe and fun day. You may choose to dress in costume if you'd like, otherwise abide by regular dress down guidelines.
1. No costume masks, no hoods or anything that covers your face. Why? Because we need to be able to recognize you immediately as someone permitted in the building (for safety reasons).
2. No full-face make up (same reason as #1).
3. No weapons of any kind, sharp objects or props are permitted. Again, safety reasons.
4. No inappropriate logos or sayings (this includes politics).
5. Costumes must be culturally sensitive.
6. No lingerie.
7. Normal dress down rules apply to all costumes: no flip flops, no mesh or see-through clothing, and shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length.
If you are unsure about a potential costume option meeting requirements, please be sure your student speaks with an administrator prior to Friday for clarification.
Grades 6-8: Dress Down Days. Students pay $2 to homeroom teacher to dress down on scheduled dates. The funds raised benefit SA classes, organizations and special projects.
Dress Down Rules must be followed:
Students will be allowed to wear their ‘casual street clothes’ but must abide by all school set standards for this day. No open toed shoes, tank tops, spaghetti straps, shortie shorts, cutoffs, holes in jeans, and inappropriate logos. Yoga pants can be worn but student must wear a long shirt/tunic. Appropriate, tasteful dress and appearance must apply.
November 19 to benefit The Giving Tree
December 10 to benefit the Class of 2022
January 28 to benefit the Class of 2023
February 25 to benefit the Class of 2024
March 25 to benefit the Class of 2025
April 29 to benefit the French and Spanish Honor Society
May 20 to benefit The Green Team
High School
Grades 9-12: Halloween Costume Day-Friday, October 29
Below are the guidelines administration has set to ensure everyone has a safe and fun day. You may choose to dress in costume if you'd like, otherwise abide by regular dress down guidelines.
1. No costume masks, no hoods or anything that covers your face. Why? Because we need to be able to recognize you immediately as someone permitted in the building (for safety reasons).
2. No full-face make up (same reason as #1).
3. No weapons of any kind, sharp objects or props are permitted. Again, safety reasons.
4. No inappropriate logos or sayings (this includes politics).
5. Costumes must be culturally sensitive.
6. No lingerie.
7. Normal dress down rules apply to all costumes: no flip flops, no mesh or see-through clothing, and shorts and skirts must be an appropriate length.
If you are unsure about a potential costume option meeting requirements, please be sure your student speaks with an administrator prior to Friday for clarification.
Grades 9-12: Dress Down Days. Students pay $2 to first period teacher to dress down on scheduled dates. The funds raised benefit SA classes, organizations and special projects.
Dress Down Rules must be followed:
Students will be allowed to wear their ‘casual street clothes’ but must abide by all school set standards for this day. No open toed shoes, tank tops, spaghetti straps, shortie shorts, cutoffs, holes in jeans, and inappropriate logos. Yoga pants can be worn but student must wear a long shirt/tunic. Appropriate, tasteful dress and appearance must apply.
November 19 to benefit The Giving Tree
December 10 to benefit the Class of 2022
January 28 to benefit the Class of 2023
February 25 to benefit the Class of 2024
March 25 to benefit the Class of 2025
April 29 to benefit the French and Spanish Honor Society
May 20 to benefit The Green Team
Grades 9-12: Way to be Positive Wednesdays at SA-students are invited and encouraged to wear shirts or sweatshirts that have a positive saying or kind thought (ie. Be Kind, Life is Good, etc.). Uniform bottoms are to be worn and outwear policies will still be in place.
Grade 10: NHS Applications. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above and no lower than an 85% in all classes on their first trimester report card will be invited to apply to NHS in February. Additionally, students need to show evidence of leadership and service (3 examples of each are required). Students interested in applying should be taking opportunities for service and leadership now.
Grade 11: Junior Class Ring Ceremony-December 8, 2021 at 6pm in the Sussex Academy Cafetorium
Grade 12: Yearbook Ad: Last day to place a yearbook ad is November 30
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School Information
Elementary School, Wednesday, November 10 at 5:30pm
Middle School and High School, Wednesday, November 10 at 6:30pm
Zoom Link for each meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84845436122?pwd=ei9WMDJYY1RjbDIwN1VMaFJKNXI3UT09
Below please find English and Spanish Home Access (HAC) and Schoology informational guide videos.
English Family Guide Guía familiar en Español
PTA/PTSA
The Sussex Academy PTA (Elementary School) Officers:
President - Lauren James
Vice President - Tara Johnson
Vice President - Bonnie McDaniel
Vice President - Mike McDaniel
Treasurer- Jess Johnson
Secretary - Dana Probert
President:- Deborah Nails
1st Vice President - Ed Hale
2nd Vice President - Jennifer Consuegra
Treasurer - Carissa Gomez
Secretary - Ann Hobbs
PTSA Membership Flyer
Please consider supporting the PTSA. Join today as a member, a partner or both!
PTSA Partner Program
Please also support the PTSA's ongoing fundraisers:
PTSA fundraiser flyer (1)
Sports Booster Club
Performing Arts Booster Club
The Addams Family High School Theatre Production: Sussex Academy High School Theatre will present The Addams Family (a musical comedy) on November 4, 5, and 6 at 7pm! Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and must be purchased in advance at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/58129. Masks must be worn by all patrons for the duration of the performance. Come support live theatre!
Fundraising
Feather Our Nest 2021-2022. Please click on to the link to view SA's most recent wish list. Donations can be made online at http://www.sussexacademyfoundation.com or by mailing a check to Sussex Academy, 21150 Airport Road, Georgetown, DE 19947.
FON Mag
Support the Class of 2022 Senior Trip to Disney World
- Hopper M30 soft cooler- charcoal (qty. 1, $299.99 retail value)
- Rambler 10 oz. lowball with magslider lid- granite gray (qty. 2, $39.98 retail value)
- Rambler 20 oz. tumbler with magslider lid- granite gray (qty. 2, $59.98 retail value)
- Yeti ice 1 lb. (qty. 2, $29.98 retail value)
- Yeti ice 2 lbs. (qty. 2, $39.98 retail value)
- Crossroads packing cube- small (qty. 1 $24.99 retail value)
Seahawk Soiree T's and Tanks: Purchase a Seahawk Soiree t-shirt (s, m, l, xl, xxl) or a tank top (s, m, l, xl) for $10 each. Send money to the secondary campus, 21150 Airport Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Remember to include a note with student's name and grade, t-shirt or tank top, and size.
KODAK Digital Still Camera
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Sussex Academy Aquatic Center
For Aquatics Center information/registration for programs email lydia.schmierer@saas.k12.de.us
Sussex Academy Sports
10/25– Monday
Swim Coach Martiner at lunches
Men’s Basketball Coach Leinbach at lunches
4pm MS Cross Country vs Milford at Sandhill Fields. Dismiss 2, depart 2:15.
4pm MS Field Hockey A team host Postlewait on Turf 1.
4pm MS Soccer B team host Postlewait on grass field.
5pm MS Soccer vs Selbyville A team host Postlewait on Turf 1.
4pm MS Field Hockey B team host Postlewait on grass field.
10/26- Tuesday
4/5:15pm HS Volleyball host Lake Forest. JV followed by varsity
4:30/6pm HS Field Hockey host Indian River + Senior Night. JV followed by varsity 4:30/6pm HS Soccer at Indian River. Dismiss 1:15pm, depart 1:30pm. JV 1st.
10/27– Wednesday
4pm MS Cross Country at Brown Branch Park for DAAD Invit. Dismiss 1:15pm, depart 1:30pm.
4pm MS Volleyball host Beacon.
4pm MS Field Hockey at Millsboro. Dismiss 1, depart 1:15pm. (ride with MS soccer)
4pm MS Soccer at Millsboro. Dismiss 1, depart 1:15pm (ride with MS FH)
4pm HS Cross Country at Sandhill Fields for Sussex County Championships + Senior Day. Dismiss 1:45pm. No Bus
10/28- Thursday
4:30/6pm HS Soccer host Lake Forest + Senior Night.
4/5:15pm HS Volleyball host Milford + Senior Night.
10/29 - Friday-
3:30pm MS Volleyball at DAAD Invit. @ Smyrna/Dover Rec. Dismiss 1:15, depart 1:30pm
3:45/5pm HS Field Hockey at St. Georges. Dismiss TBD, depart TBD
4pm HS JV soccer at Milford. Dismiss 1:15pm, depart 1:30pm. (ride with MS soccer)
5:15pm MS Soccer at Milford. Dismiss 1:15pm, depart 1:30pm. (ride with JV soccer)
10/30 – Saturday
No Events
10/31– Sunday
No Events
Results
HS Cross Country Women – The HS women's cross country team shutout Woodbridge 15-50 completing a 10-0 season and winning their 2nd straight Henlopen Conference South Division Championship. Lily Bowe won the women's race placing 10th overall when including the boys as well. Katya Geyer and Sadie Tunnell finished 2nd and 3rd. Alissa Swann and Hannah Lydic finished 4th and 5th to complete the Seahawk scoring.
HS Cross Country Men– The men's cross country team lost 22-33 to complete a 6-4 dual meet season. Brett Parker finished 2nd overall and Ethan Rakes 5th overall to lead the Seahawks.
HS Field Hockey– The field hockey team upped their record to 9-2 with a 3-2 win over Lake Forest. Madison Leeper, Emma Westbrook, and Callie Short scored for the Seahawks. Addy Basile assisted on the first goal. The team then suffered a disappointing loss to Sussex Tech. The JV team shutout Sussex Central 6-0 giving them a 9-0 mark for the season.
HS Soccer– The soccer team lost to defending State Champion Appoquinimink. The JV team had their unbeaten streak broken by the Jaguars. The team fought a physical battle but lost to Sussex Central 1-0 in front of a huge homecoming crowd. The JV team tied 0-0 in a back and forth battle.
HS Volleyball– The Volleyball team controlled Newark HS to a 3-0 win. Jordan Elmer and Carmen Merrick each had 5 aces and Adrianne Bolados and Morgan Green added 4 each. The JV team also shutout the Yellowjackets 2-0. The varsity and JV teams lost to Indian River but came back the next day to roll over Early College 3-0 with game scores of 25-7, 25-8, 25-16. The JV defeated the Hornets 2-0 to up their season record to 7-5.
MS Soccer– The middle school soccer team lost a tough 1-0 game to Selbyville allowing only its second goal of the season. The team is now 7-1. The B team won 1-0 on a Max Levi goal to continue their unbeaten run.
MS Cross Country Girls– The middle school girls cross country team finished just 9 points behind Mariner with Makenna Blades, Riley Moriarty, Liza Williams,Taegen Forester, and Reilly Moblia placing 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, and 11th respectively. Both teams are now 4-2 for the season. The boys and girls team ran in the Sandhill Fields Invitational but not results have been posted.
MS Cross Country Boys– The middle school boys cross country team lost a close meet with Mariner. Owen Mattioni claimed 2nd place overall. Mason Trench 6th, Connor Lecates 7th, Jack Meszaros 9th, and Brooks Leonhartt 10th scored for the Seahawks.
MS Field Hockey– The field hockey team lost to Selbyville and now have a 3-4-1 record
MS Volleyball– The middle school volleyball team lost to Chipman but came back to defeat Postlewait 25-19 and 25-20 giving them a season record of 7-2. Lizbeth Perez, Grayce Glover, Debra Williams, and Maille Godwin led the Seahawks with outstanding play.
Calendar
**ALL DATES, TIMES AND EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
November 1, 2021-Open Application (SY23) Opens
November 4, 2021-The Addams Family High School Theatre Production-7pm *pre ticket purchase required*
November 5, 2021-The Addams Family High School Theatre Production-7pm *pre ticket purchase required*
November 6, 2021-The Addams Family High School Theatre Production-7pm *pre ticket purchase required*
November 10, 2021-Virtual School Choice Open Houses -see school information section
for details
November 11, 2021-School Closed-Veteran's Day
November 22 & 23, 2021-Teacher Inservice Days (Student Asynchronous Days)
November 24-26, 2021-School Closed-Thanksgiving
December 8, 2021-Junior Class Ring Ceremony-6pm
December 20-31, 2021-School Closed-Winter Break
January 3, 2022-School Reopens
January 12, 2022-Open Application SY23 Closes
January 17, 2022-School Closed-MLK Day
January 19, 2022-Lottery
February 7, 2022-Teacher Inservice Day (Student Asynchronous Day)
February 18, 2022-Teacher Inservice Day (Student Asynchronous Day)
February 21, 2022-School Closed-President's Day
March 18, 2022-Teacher Inservice Day (Student Asynchronous Day)
April 9, 2022-Prom-Baywood
April 15-22, 2022-School Closed-Spring Break
May 27, 2022-School Closed
May 30, 2022-School Closed-Memorial Day
May 27, 2022-Last Day for Seniors
June 3, 2022-Graduation
June 9, 2022-Moving Up Ceremony-Grade 5
June 10, 2022-Last Day for Students
June 10, 2022-Moving Up Ceremony-Grade 8
June 13-15, 2022-Staff Inservice Days
June 17, 2022-School Closed
June 24, 2022-School Closed
Sussex Academy Executive Board Meetings
The Sussex Academy Executive Board meetings are scheduled for 4pm in the Sussex Academy conference room. The meetings are public and Sussex Academy families are invited to attend.
November 17, 2021
January 19, 2022
February 16, 2022
March 16, 2022
April 27, 2022
May 18, 2022
June 15, 2022