Oct. 24, 2013

In This Issue: Recent News Stories | All-School News | Junior School News
Middle School News | Senior School News | Calendar

Recent News Stories

Speech & Debate Students Fare Well at International Competition

Alum's Documentary on Polio Vaccine Premieres on TV Oct. 24

SSA Faculty Win WorldQuest International Trivia Competition

Sophomore Places 20th at PIAA Boys Golf Regional

Boys Soccer Players, Coach Earn WPIAL Section Honors

SSA Baseball Players Hold Clinic for Special Needs Players

See all of the latest SSA News

Playoff Fever!

Five Senior School sports teams are competing in playoffs this week. Good luck!

• Girls Tennis finished as the WPIAL runner-up, falling to North Allegheny 4-1 in the team finals. After defeating McDowell, 5-0, in the PIAA first round, the team heads to Hershey to face Methacton in the PIAA quarterfinals Friday at 2 p.m. (Semifinals and finals are in Hershey on Saturday.)
• Boys Soccer defeated Freedom 4-0 in the WPIAL first round Monday and will face Indiana in the quarterfinals tonight at 8 p.m. at Mars Middle School.
• Girls Soccer defeated Serra 8-0 in the WPIAL first round Saturday and Avonworth 4-0 in the quarterfinals Wednesday; SSA faces Sewickley in the semifinals Monday (site and time TBA).
• Field Hockey defeated Ellis 2-1 in an overtime shootout in the WPIAL semifinals on Wednesday and will face Winchester Thurston for the league title Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at North Allegheny.
• Boys and Girls Cross Country are competing in the WPIAL Championships today at Cooper’s Lake.

SSA-Kittanning Football Media Coverage

The showdown between Shady Side Academy (8-0, 7-0) and Kittanning (8-0, 7-0) for the Allegheny Conference football title this Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m., at SSA is receiving quite a bit of media attention. SSA fans, family members and alumni who can't make it to the game can listen live online at www.msasports.net or www.champssportsnetwork.com. In addition, WTAE-TV's Operation Football plans to cover the game, so fans can tune in to Channel 4 Action News on Friday at 11 p.m. or Saturday morning to see video highlights.

Admissions Fall Open House Dates

Prospective families are invited to upcoming Admissions Open Houses to tour and learn more about Shady Side Academy. Please pass this information on to any families you know who may be interested in SSA. RSVP is encouraged but not required.

• Junior School - Saturday Nov. 9, 10 a.m.
  
• Middle School - Thursday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.
  
• Senior School - Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.

Haunted Walk Oct. 29 on the Senior School Campus

Join the Cangianos in a Halloween family tradition: a torchlit haunted walk through the woods and meadows of the Senior School campus on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Junior School students, as well as younger siblings in Middle and Senior School families who don't attend SSA, are invited to participate. The walk takes about 30 minutes and end with a bonfire, hot cider and some treats. The route will be filled with real live monsters, witches and ghosts; so really young (or impressionable) children may find it too frightening. The rain date is Wednesday, Oct. 30 (ghosts don't like to get wet). There is a $10 suggested donation per family which will benefit the SSA Farm. Please contact Linda Cangiano at lcangiano@shadysideacademy.org with questions. View the Haunted Walk flyer.

Submit a Recipe for the SSA Cookbook By Oct. 30

Form V is putting together an SSA cookbook, available in early December for purchase for the holidays. We would love to have your favorite or signature dish included! Please submit your recipe (and even a picture), your name and affiliation to SSA to ezheng@shadysideacademy.org by Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Senior School Fall Play An Enemy of the People Nov. 1-3

The Gargoyle Society will present a modern adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People on Nov. 1-3. Performances are Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., at the Hillman Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and can be purchased online or by calling 412-968-3040.

This timeless play centers around the extreme difficulty one man faces when standing up for what he believes in against the majority in his town. Because these ideas are still significant today, Shady Side chose to adapt it from its original context to present-day, small-town America. The play stars junior Julian Schwartz as Dr. Thomas Stockmann and senior Elizabeth Herrington as Mayor Miranda Stockmann. The cast consists of nearly 15 students ranging from seniors to freshmen and includes two Middle School students. Mrs. Hardy-Bingham is director, and Mr. Davidheiser is technical director.

John Baglier Memorial Blood Drive Nov. 5

The John Baglier Memorial Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Nov, 5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Benedum Student Center in Rowe Hall on the Senior School campus. The entire SSA community is encouraged to participate. Donors must sign up in advance the week of Oct. 28 to ensure appropriate Central Blood Bank staff coverage. The minimum age is 17, however, students who are 16 may participate by submitting a signed parental consent form. Be sure to bring a government-issued I.D. Baglier was an SSA student whose life tragically ended too early; please consider honoring his memory by participating. Contact Nancy Baum at nbaumer2@gmail.com to sign up or with any questions.

NPR's Diane Rehm to Speak at the Hillman Nov. 7

The Hillman Center for Performing Arts and 90.5 WESA are pleased to present An Evening With Diane Rehm on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. in the Hillman Center. The host of NPR's The Diane Rehm Show will talk about her career in public radio and answer questions. Tickets for the lecture are $30 and can be purchased online here.

Each week, 2.4 million listeners across the country tune in to The Diane Rehm Show. Known for having the most impressive contact list inside the beltway, Rehm has welcomed guests including then-Sen. Barack Obama, former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. The Diane Rehm Show airs locally on 90.5 WESA weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Parents' Association Winter Plant Sale

The Parents' Association is holding its annual Winter Plant Sale. Orders are due by Friday, Nov. 15, and will be delivered to your choice of the Junior or Senior School campus on Thursday, Dec. 5. View the Winter Plant Sale order form (.xlsx), including a new Plant of the Year. Contact Laurie Troutman at troutman5@comcast.net or Sarah Woodings at sswpa@aol.com with questions.

Parents' Association Opportunities - Submit Boxtops By Nov. 1

Boxtops for Education earned the Parents' Association $124.20 last year. The first batch of the school year will be submitted Friday, Nov. 1 (boxtops will continue to be collected throughout the year). Send the boxtops to Mrs. Vrcic at the Junior School.

The Parents' Association offers several ways to support the PA while you shop.

• Register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at boxtops.gianteagle.com, purchase eligible Boxtops for Education items and the earnings will go to the PA. Or, cut out and deliver Boxtops to Mrs. Vrcic at the Junior School.
  
• Purchase Giant Eagle gift cards through the PA that can be used for groceries, gas or other gift cards; the PA gets 5%.
• Participate in the Lands’ End School Rewards Program; use our school code (900033986) when you check out; the PA gets 3% of net sales.
• Register your Target Visa or Red Card; the PA gets 1% of the total sale every time you shop at Target.

Junior School News 

Second Grade Kicks Off Canned Food & Toiletry Drive
The second grade has kicked off its annual community service project of collecting canned goods and toiletry items. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the project, which provides donated items to the food pantry at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. Second graders are partnered with Junior School classrooms, where they collect items each day until Nov. 21. This year's goal is 1,300 items.

After School Explorers Winter Registration Open
Registration for Term II of After School Explorers is now open. New classes begin on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and run through Monday, Feb. 24. Parents can also sign up for the study center, shuttle rides and music lessons! Learn more about enrichment classes and register online today!

Family Skates Oct 26, Nov. 9 and 10
The next Family Skate will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10, from 12-2:30 p.m. in the McKnight Hockey Center on the Senior School campus. Students must provide their own skates and helmets (required, a bike helmet is sufficient). Please contact Erica Strauss at estrauss511@me.com.

Museum Exhibit Features Mrs. Vaux's Work
Late Junior School art teacher Cyrda Vaux's sculptures are currently featured at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art @rt 30. The exhibit, titled The Sacred Feminine, is open through Oct. 27. A reflection on Mrs. Vaux's art, life and legacy called Struggling Toward Utopia will be held on tonight, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. Please note that the artwork is adult-themed and is not appropriate for children. Mrs. Vaux and the show are featured in a recent article by the Post-Gazette: "Artist's sculptures show how she came to terms with breast cancer."

Class Photo and School Picture Make-Up Day Oct. 28
School picture make-up day will be Monday, Oct. 28. Students will also have their class group photo taken on this day.

Coffee With the School Head Nov. 6
Please join Ms. McConnell and the Parents' Association on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 8:30 a.m. for coffee. Mrs. Hilton will also speak about the math program.

SSA Youth Cheer Camp

The Senior School varsity cheerleaders would like to thank all of the Junior School students who participated in their annual Youth Cheer Camp on Oct. 17 and 18. Nearly 30 students joined the camp, performing cheers and a closing dance routine at Friday night's football game. There was a ton of SSA spirit during practice and on the sidelines! View the Youth Cheer Camp slideshow.

Sign Up to Treat the Teachers (Formerly Faculty Fridays)
Show your appreciation for Junior School faculty and staff by hosting Treat the Teachers. Each week, there will be a chance to Treat the Teachers to either breakfast before school or snacks and refreshments after school. Sign up online. Upcoming open dates are Nov. 22 and Dec. 13; there are many dates open for 2014. Please email Margot Stafford at mhmatouk@gmail.com with questions.

Middle School News

Dress Code Reminder
As the weather turns colder, a reminder that students may wear a solid-color sweater (no hood) or an SSA fleece. A new, approved grey quarter-zip fleece is now available in the SSA Web Store, in addition to other approved fleece options. Visit www.ssawebstore.com to view all items. Please note that not all options sold are approved. We are planning to add a new Middle School Dress Code Approved section soon!

Pink Dress-Down Day Tomorrow
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Week, tomorrow is a pink dress-down day for a minimum donation of $2. A prize will be awarded to one student per grade who has on the most creative pink attire. There will also be a pink bake sale during lunch. Donations will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Parents' Association Flavors of Fall Event Oct. 25
The Parents' Association invites you to Flavors of Fall on Friday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Middle School. Please RSVP online and include your name, the number of adults attending and what you are planning to bring. Contact Susan Frischman with questions at susanfrischman@verizon.net. View the invitation.

Team America Rocketry Challenge
The Middle School will once again participate in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). Any interested seventh or eighth grade student is eligible to participate. This year, students must design and build a rocket to launch and safely recover two eggs up to an altitude of 825 feet. Additional information can be found at http://rocketcontest.org. View a schedule of rocketry team practice dates and times. Interested students should turn in the 2014 TARC Parent/Guardian Consent & Release Form to Mr. Brunner in room 201 by Oct. 29.

Bring Your Parents to School Day Nov. 1
Parents are invited to attend Bring Your Parents to School Day on Friday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m. This is a terrific opportunity to shadow your child through as much of the day as your schedule allows. If you plan to have lunch, please RSVP to Mrs. Cephas at 412-968-3100 by Oct. 29. View the flyer.

Local STEM Opportunities
Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) or the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF). Science teachers are available to serve as mentors for science projects. Contact Mr. Brunner at mbrunner@shadysideacademy.org for additional information. Learn more about PJAS and PRSEF. Key dates:

• Nov. 5 - Deadline for students to ask a science teacher to serve as a mentor
• Dec. 11 - Students must submit completed science fair paperwork to Mr. Brunner
• Jan. 1 - PJAS Regional Competition, Duquesne University
• March 28 - PRSEF Competition, Heinz Field
• May 18 - PJAS State Competition, Penn State University

Fall Play Keeper of the Tales Nov. 8
The Drama Dragons will present the fall drama production Keeper of the Tales: Stories From 1001 Arabian Nights on Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. in the cafetorium for family and friends. Keeper of the Tales, written by Tim Wright, invites you to the bazaar, where a wise old beggar will set your imagination on a magic carpet ride through tales filled with laughter, love and life lessons. When a spoiled young princess comes across the storytelling beggar in the marketplace, she gets more than what she came for... and is forever changed by it. The cast includes more than 25 students and is directed by Mr. Gross and Mr. Broker, with scenery and costumes by Ms. Richards.

Internet Safety at Home
SSA's Director of Educational Technology, Mr. Winner, spoke at the Parent Coffee on Oct. 22 about Internet safety at home. Mr. Winner presented several options to protect students from accessing inappropriate websites. Please view the information online, which will be updated as needed. The link is also on the Parent Portal under Helpful Links.

Studio Art Students Visit Pittsburgh Glass Center
Studio Art, a fall non-athletic option, is for highly motivated students who would like to pursue their interests in a variety of artistic media with guidance and suggestions from the teacher. Students are encouraged to focus on one or two areas of interest and create a portfolio of work by term's end. On Oct. 15, Studio Art students, along with Mrs. Bodnarchuk, Ms. Richards and Mr. Broker, visited the Pittsburgh Glass Center for a demonstration, tour and glass bead-making activity. View the Pittsburgh Glass Center slideshow. Watch a video of a student working with a glass artist.

Cross Country Teams Wins First Place At Falk Invitational

The Middle School cross country girls and boys teams both earned first place at the Falk Invitational on Oct. 9. Congratulations to the team and to coaches Ms. Cespedes and Mrs. Short!

Sixth Grade Field Trip to RiverQuest
The sixth grade took a field trip with Pittsburgh RiverQuest on Sept. 26. The RiverQuest vessel is a fully equipped state-of-the-art laboratory. While onboard, students became junior scientists for the day as they traveled the three rivers analyzing chemical and physical water quality indicators and studying macroinvertebrates, birds and native fish species. View the RiverQuest slideshow.

Senior School News

Summer Peru Rainforest Trip Deposits Due
Students interested in going on the Peru rainforest trip need to contact Ms. Zheng, as deposits are due in October. The trip will be June 24-July 6. Students will conduct field research in the rainforest, learn about various topics related to the area and participate in a service project in a local village. This trip is open to all Senior School students. For additional information, please visit the trip website. Please contact Mrs. Zheng at ezheng@shadysideacademy.org with questions.

Service Opportunity: Redd Up Pittsburgh Oct. 26
On Saturday, Oct. 26, students will go to Homewood to take part in Redd Up Pittsburgh, cleaning up trash from 9 a.m. until noon. Parents are welcome to work alongside their students. Contact Mrs. Ament at mament@shadysideacademy.org with questions.

Diploma Name Review Postcard Due Nov. 1
Parents of seniors should have received a postcard with your child's name as it appears in school records. Please mark that your child's name is listed correctly or write how you would like the name to appear on the diploma, then sign and return it to Mrs. Rheinfrank by Nov. 1. If the postcard is not received by that date, your child's name will appear on the diploma as it is printed on the postcard. Please contact Mrs. Rheinfrank at erheinfrank@shadysideacademy.org or 412-968-3133 if you did not receive the postcard.

Service Opportunity: Produce To People Nov. 9
The Service Learning group will distribute fresh fruits and vegetables at Produce to People on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Contact Mrs. Ament at mament@shadysideacademy.org with questions or to sign up.

Winter Musical Grease Auditions
Auditions for the winter musical Grease will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, with callbacks on Thursday, Nov. 14. Students should memorize a Broadway show tune and bring sheet music, memorize a 45-60-second contemporary monologue and be ready to dance. Contact Dr. Brill at dbrill@shadysideacademy.org or Mrs. Hardy-Bingham at dhardy-bingham@shadysideacademy.org with questions.

Picture Make-Up Day Nov. 13
The make-up day for yearbook pictures will be held in Memorial Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m.-3p.m. Students who took pictures on Oct. 3 will receive their picture packet by the end of October from their advisor. If they do not like the photos, they may retake them on the make-up day. Students must return the entire packet that they received from Lifetouch on that day. All students in grades 9-11 must have their picture taken for the yearbook, but are not required to purchase pictures. View the order form, also available in the Deans' Office. If a student forgets payment, parents can call Lifetouch at 724-452-0761 to make arrangements to purchase the pictures.

Form I Students to Attend Twelfth Night Nov. 16
Form I students have been reading Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in Foundations 1 class. The Hillman Center is bringing in Aquila Theatre on Nov. 16 to perform this show, which is an amazing opportunity for your child to experience a live performance of this play. All students are required to attend. Members of the company will hold a half-hour pre-performance talk with students at 6:30 p.m. in the Kountz Black Box Theater. Tickets for the performance are $15 for Form I students and their parents, which must be reserved by Nov. 1. Tickets are available online or through the Box Office at 412-968-3040; ask for center balcony M, N and P.

Athletic Forms Due Nov. 18 for Winter Teams
As a reminder to all parents of PIAA/WPIAL winter sport athletes (girls and boys basketball, wrestling and girls and boys swimming), Section 7 of the PIAA forms must be signed and returned to the Athletic Department before the season starts on Nov. 18. Forms can be found on the Parent Portal Downloadable School Forms page under Athletic Forms. Please mail or hand-deliver the form to the Senior School Athletic Department, attention Chris Rose. According to PIAA rules, if your child does not return the form by Nov. 16, he/she will not be eligible to participate until the form is received.

From the College Counseling Office

• Seniors should be sure that their “colleges I’m applying to” list on Family Connection is accurate with the correct application plan (Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling, etc.) and should check in with their college counselor if any changes need to be made.
• Seniors need to complete a College Application Record for all schools that they are planning to apply to via Regular Decision. This peach-colored form may be found in the College Counseling Office on the counter next to Ms. Blubaugh’s desk and must be completed and turned in by Nov. 22.  
• Seniors should be sure to arrange to have their standardized test scores sent to the colleges to which they are applying via the appropriate testing agency (the ACT website or the College Board website for the SAT).
• Thank you to parents and students who attended the evening program on Tuesday, Oct. 15, with Jim Bock from Swarthmore College.

Yearbook Senior Portraits, Baby Pictures and Quotes Due March 3
The deadline for senior portraits, baby pictures and quotes for the yearbook is March 3, 2014. Senior portraits can be formal or informal. Requirements for all senior portraits:

• Digital: 600 dpi, 4”X 5” minimum via email or CD
• Print: Wallet size or larger
• B/W or color
• Any pose is fine. Background should be as neutral as possible. Outdoor shots and casual photos are accepted.

Senior quotes are limited to 2,000 characters, including punctuation and spacing. No profanity or comments of a demeaning nature will be accepted. We also need a baby or childhood photo of your senior. Photos may be submitted electronically or via hard copy, and are non-returnable. Quotes must be emailed directly to Mrs. Zheng at ezheng@shadysideacademy.org. Please note the yearbook is now printed in color.

Environmental Club Hosts Local Harvest Dinner
The Environmental Club hosted a local harvest dinner on Oct. 17. Students and teachers purchased the main ingredients for their dishes from the Farmers Market or some other local food source and contributed to a delicious dinner. Dishes included butternut squash soup, chili, caprese salad and ground cherry pie. The club is considering another dinner in the spring. View the harvest dinner slideshow.

SSA Youth Cheer Camp
The Senior School cheerleaders invited Junior School students to participate in their annual Youth Cheer Camp on Oct. 17 and 18. Nearly 30 students joined the camp, performing cheers and a closing dance routine at Friday night's football game. There was a ton of SSA spirit during practice and on the sidelines! View the Youth Cheer Camp slideshow.

Volunteer and Support the Parents' Association

• Sponsors and volunteers are needed for Bagel Days. Please use the online form. 
• Faculty Fridays are starting to fill up, but there are still a number of openings.  Please consider thanking the folks at the Senior School by signing up online.
  
• Please continue to offer your support to the Parents' Association by returning the Volunteer Sign-Up form and by purchasing Giant Eagle/Community Market gift cards.

Upcoming Events

All Academy
Oct. 29 - Haunted Walk in the Woods, Senior School Campus, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (rain date Oct. 30)
Nov. 3 - Diwali (H)
Nov. 6 - Alumni Reception, Washington, D.C., 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 7 - Hillman Center Presents An Evening With Diane Rhem, 8 p.m.

Junior School  
Oct. 24-25 - ERB Testing for Fifth Grade
Oct. 26 - Family Skate, McKnight Hockey Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 28 - Class Photo and School Pictures Make-Up Day
Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade, 8:45 a.m.
Nov. 1 - Third Grade Field Trip to Depreciation Lands Museum, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 4-8 - ERB Testing for Fourth Grade
Nov. 6 - Coffee With the School Head and Parents' Association, 8:30 a.m.
Nov. 7 - Students Attend Middle School Fall Play Keeper of the Tales, Middle School, 9:45 a.m.
Nov. 9 - Admissions Open House for Prospective Parents, 10 a.m.
Nov. 9 - Family Skate, McKnight Hockey Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 10 - Family Skate, McKnight Hockey Center, 12-2:30 p.m.

Middle School
Oct. 24 - Admissions Open House for Prospective Parents, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 25 - Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Dress-Down Day
Oct. 25 - Parents' Association Flavors of Fall, 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 26 - FIRST Lego League Robotics Scrimmage, Gymnasium, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 31 - Sixth Grade Halloween Party, 2:15-3:30 p.m.
Oct. 31 - Form II Students Attend Senior School Fall Play An Enemy of the People, Hillman Center, 2 p.m.
Nov. 1 - Bring Your Parents To School Day, 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Nov. 7 - Fall Play Keeper of the Tales for Students, 1:30 p.m., DRESS-UP DAY
Nov. 8 - Fall Play Keeper of the Tales for Parents and Guests, 7 p.m.

Senior School
Oct. 26 - Admissions Open House for Prospective Families, 11 a.m.
Nov. 1 - Fall Play An Enemy of the People, Hillman Center, 7 p.m.
Nov. 2 - Fall Play An Enemy of the People, Hillman Center, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 3 - Fall Play An Enemy of the People, Hillman Center, 2 p.m.
Nov. 5 - John Baglier Memorial Blood Drive, Benedum Student Center, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 5 - Applicant Visit Day
Nov. 5 - Term II Independent Study Proposals Due

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