Recaps & Good News Jan. 9, 2020
Dear SSA Community,
Our faculty has enjoyed welcoming students back to campus this week, and everyone is excited for all that is ahead in the school year's second half. I hope you and yours enjoyed a restful, rejuvenating holiday break with friends and family and that you are greeting the new with great hope and promise!
Bart Griffith '93 President
Follow Bart Griffith on Instagram at @ssa_prez
Country Day School Kindergarten Collects Items for Backpack for Hunger Students and families collected food and made holiday cards to stuff backpacks for local children in need. SSA Alumnae Compete in "Battle at the Burgh" Women's College Hockey Tournament Chayla Edwards '19 plays for Wisconsin and Gwyneth Philips '19 plays for Northeastern. Robotics Teams Compete in FIRST LEGO League Championship Six robotics teams from the Middle and Junior Schools competed in the Western PA FIRST LEGO League Grand Championship on Dec. 14. Middle School Holiday Drive Benefits Heritage Community Initiatives Students raised more than $700 and filled 10 boxes and bags with donated board games, sports equipment and outerwear. Junior School Students Participate in the Hour of Code In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, students participated in computer coding games and activities. Nine Seniors Honored With Fides Awards Annual awards honor the "unsung heroes" of the Senior School community, who are nominated by their peers. Junior School Giving Tree Project Provides Coats and Toys for the Children's Home of Pittsburgh Families donated new coats, hats and scarves, toys and games for local children served by The Children's Home. Country Day School Students Participate in Gingerbread House Competition A gingerbread house built by the students is on display in the City-County building downtown throughout the holiday season. Junior School Third Graders Volunteer With Play it Forward Pittsburgh Toy Drive Students led a drive to collect toys and books for families in need, then spent a morning sorting and organizing donated items at the convention center.
Junior School Kindergarteners Make New Year's Resolutions Inspired by the book "Squirrel's New Year's Resolution," students made and shared resolutions for the new year. Junior School Gathering of Warmth and Light The Junior School community celebrated the winter holidays with a sing-a-long by candlelight. Country Day School Holiday Show Third graders were the featured performers in Toys and Joys. Middle School-Country Day School Concert The MS Select Strings, Core Choir and Jazz Band performed, and students sang holiday songs together. Glenn Hall of FCD Speaks About Substance Use & Abuse FCD Prevention Works specialist spoke to Senior School students, faculty and parents. A video of the parent presentation is available. Junior School Kindergarteners Share Stories With Third Grade Buddies Mr. Hammon and Mrs. Gardiner's kindergarten classes paired with their third grade buddies in Mr. Stern's class to share their published writing. Senior School Swim Team Visits Middle School Swim Team Practice Older swimmers helped their younger counterparts with technique and practicing flip turns.
Tuesday - January 7, 2020 Loss 49-58 Monday - January 6, 2020 Win 56-54 Friday - December 27, 2019 Loss 32-45 Friday - December 20, 2019 Win 66-62 Thursday - December 19, 2019 Loss 71-90 Wednesday - December 18, 2019 Loss 25-66 Tuesday - December 17, 2019 Loss 58-60 Monday - December 16, 2019 Win 57-35
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