Summer Information
This page contains all of the information you should need over the summer to prepare for the 2019-2020 school year, by campus. This page will be updated over the summer as information becomes available so please check back frequently. Have a great summer!
Senior School
Important Dates
Wednesday, July 31
Online Bookstore Opens (free shipping through Aug. 14)
Thursday, Aug. 1
Family Information Update Forms Due
Monday, Aug. 12
Preseason Athletics Begin
Sunday, Aug. 25
New Parents Night
Monday, Aug. 26
Freshman & New Student Orientation (no busing)
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Academy Opening Day, Convocation (Formal Dress)
Important Documents
Senior School Calendar (bookmark this page and check back often!)
Senior School Dress Code 19-20
Senior School Opening Days Information
Answers many questions you may have about the start of school and student life at the Senior School.
Residential Life & Boarding
Course Registration
Summer Reading & Language Assignments
Summer Math
ImPACT Testing
SSA will offer ImPACT concussion baseline testing Tuesday, Aug. 6 and Wednesday, Aug. 7 in the Hunt Hall computer lab. The ImPACT test is mandatory for all newly enrolled Senior School students prior to participation in athletics. Most returning SSA students entering 9th and 11th grade completed the test at SSA in spring 2019. If you are a returning family whose rising 9th or 11th grader did not get tested in the spring, or if you are a newly enrolled family, please register online for ImPACT testing in August.
Questions? Chris Rose, Head Athletic Trainer, crose@shadysideacademy.org
Senior School Preseason Athletics
Preseason begins Aug. 12, 2019, for all Senior School fall sports.
Letters from the coaches with preseason details will be posted mid-June.
Cheerleading
Coach Kayla Kolic
Preseason Letter
Crew, Boys and Girls
Coach Pam Ciardi Lloyd
Preseason Letter
Cross Country, Boys
Coach Paul Ejzak '89
Preseason Letter
Cross Country, Girls
Coach Sue Whitney
Preseason Letter
Field Hockey, Girls
Coach Betsy Gorse
Preseason Letter
Football
Coach Chuck DiNardo
Preseason Letter
Team Calendar
Golf, Boys
Coach Mark Hessler, 412-527-7913
Preseason Letter
Golf, Girls
Coach Helene Gosse
Preseason Letter
Soccer, Boys
Coach Ed Ellsworth
Preseason Letter
Soccer, Girls
Coach Mary Lynch
Preseason Letter
Tennis, Girls
Coach Jeff Miller
Preseason Letter
Family Information Update
It's time to complete required forms for the 2019-2020 school year via the annual Family Information Update. This process can be completed in two steps:
- Complete the online Family Profile Update form by June 1, 2019
- Complete medical and athletic forms for each child online via your Magnus Health account by Aug. 1, 2019.
Transportation Services
Transportation services to SSA take two forms:
- publicly funded school district buses
- privately contracted by the school
These services make it possible for Shady Side families to be served from diverse locations in Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Parent Volunteer Forms
- Limited contact volunteer (parents helping at events with faculty present)
- Substantial contact volunteer (parents alone with students with NO faculty present)
Please complete the appropriate form prior to volunteering and submit to:
- Country Day School: Brenda Hafner, front desk
- Junior School: Megan Vrcic, front desk
- Middle School: Kristan Fisher, front desk
- Senior School: Donna Ponzi (scan and email forms)
Middle School
Important Dates
Tuesday, May 15
Athletic & Activity Sign-up Opens
Monday, June 10
Language and Music Course Selections Due
Saturday, June 15
Athletic & Activity Selections Due
Thursday, Aug. 1
Family Information Update Forms Due
Monday, Aug. 20
Meeting for New Parents
Saturday, Aug. 25
Sixth Grade Ice Cream Social
Monday, Aug. 27
Sixth Grade & New Student Orientation
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Opening Day for All Students; School Picture Day
Important Documents
- Academy Calendar
- Middle School Calendar (bookmark this page and check back often!)
- Middle School Dress Code
- Class Supply Lists
- Textbook Lists (please check back Aug. 1)
Course Selection & Placement
Questions: Mr. John Curry, Assistant Head of School, 412-968-3154
Language
Language Selection Letter
Language Selection Online Form (rising 7th grade students only) - due June 10
Math
Math Placement Information for Newly Enrolled Sixth Grade Students
Music
Music Selection Letter
Music Selection Online Form - due June 10
Athletic & Activity Selections
Questions: David Vadnais, Athletic Coordinator
Online Registration Form - due June 15
Athletic & Activity Descriptions 2019-2020
Summer Reading & Math Assignments
Sixth Grade
Summer Reading Letter
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading Annotated List
Summer Reading Worksheet
Summer Math Packet
Math Packet Answer Key
Seventh Grade
Summer Reading Letter
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading Annotated List
Summer Reading Mini Projects
Eighth Grade
Summer Reading Letter
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading Annotated List
Summer Reading Survey
Middle School Preseason Athletics
Three fall sports have preseason practices prior to the first day of school:
GRADE 7/8 COED SOCCER
Location: Middle School Snyder Field
Dates: Thursday 8/15; Friday 8/16; Monday 8/19; Tuesday 8/20
Times: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
Contact: Coach Paul Bodnarchuk, pbodnarchuk@shadysideacademy.org
Please email the coach if you did not receive an email with information about preseason.
GRADE 7/8 BOYS FOOTBALL
Location: SSA Senior School Turf/Gymnasium
Dates: Monday 8/19–Thursday 8/22
Times: 6-8 p.m.*
*On Monday 8/19 the team will meet at 5 p.m. in Hunt Hall at the Senior School for concussion testing before practice. Hunt Hall is the first building on the left at the stop sign.
Contact: Coach Joel DeBaldo, jdebaldo@yahoo.com
Please email the coach if you did not receive an email with information about preseason.
GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY
Location: Squaw Run Field
Dates: Friday 8/16, Tuesday 8/20
Times: 5-7 p.m.
DATES AND TIMES MAY CHANGE. Girls will receive additional information about preseason dates and times.
Squaw Run Field is about 1/4-mile down Squaw Run Road East from the Middle School. Look for a large gravel parking lot and the field is below that.
Contact: Coach Betsy Gorse, egorse@shadysideacademy.org
Please email the coach if you did not receive an email with information about preseason.
All other fall athletics and activities will meet on the first day of school:
COED CROSS COUNTRY
Contact: Coach Andrea Cespedes, acespedes@shadysideacademy.org
GRADE 6 COED SOCCER
Contact: Coach Matt Brunner, mbrunner@shadysideacademy.org
GRADE 6 BOYS INSTRUCTIONAL FOOTBALL
Contact: TBA
COED INTRAMURALS
Contact: TBA
DRAMA: FALL PLAY
Contact: Mrs. Camille Macrae, cmacrae@shadysideacademy.org
STUDIO ART
Contact: Mrs. Leslie Bodnarchuk, lbodnarchuk@shadysideacademy.org
Family Information Update
It's time to complete required forms for the 2019-2020 school year via the annual Family Information Update. This process can be completed in two steps:
- Complete the online Family Profile Update form by June 1, 2019
- Complete medical and athletic forms for each child online via your Magnus Health account by Aug. 1, 2019.
Transportation Services
Transportation services to SSA take two forms:
- publicly funded school district buses
- privately contracted by the school
These services make it possible for Shady Side families to be served from diverse locations in Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Parent Volunteer Forms
- Limited contact volunteer (parents helping at events with faculty present)
- Substantial contact volunteer (parents alone with students with NO faculty present)
Please complete the appropriate form prior to volunteering and submit to:
- Country Day School: Brenda Hafner, front desk
- Junior School: Megan Vrcic, front desk
- Middle School: Kristan Fisher, front desk
- Senior School: Donna Ponzi (scan and email forms)
Junior School
Important Dates
Family Information Update Forms Due
Sunday, Aug. 18
PK/K Ice Cream Social
Monday, Aug. 26
PK-5 New Student Orientation (all PK & K students must attend)
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Academy Opening Day, Noon Dismissal for PK & K
Thursday, Sept. 5
Parents’ Night
Thursday, Sept. 12
Hopes & Dreams Conferences - No Classes
Important Documents
- Academy Calendar
- Junior School Calendar (bookmark this page and check back often!)
- Dress Code
Summer Reading & Math Assignments
Please download the packets that corresponds to your child's grade in the fall.
First Grade
Summer Reading
Math Packet
Second Grade
Summer Reading
Math Packet and Answers
Third Grade
Summer Reading
Math Packet and Answers
Fourth Grade
Summer Reading
Reading Activities
Math Packet
Math Answer Key
Fifth Grade
Summer Reading
Summer Reading Activities
Math Packet
Answer Key
Transportation Services
Transportation services to SSA take two forms:
- publicly funded school district buses
- privately contracted by the school
These services make it possible for SSA families to be served from diverse locations in Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Family Information Update
It's time to complete required forms for the 2019-2020 school year via the annual Family Information Update. This process can be completed in two steps:
- Complete the online Family Profile Update form by June 1, 2019
- Complete medical and athletic forms for each child online via your Magnus Health account by Aug. 1, 2019.
Parent Volunteer Forms
- Limited contact volunteer (parents helping at events with faculty present)
- Substantial contact volunteer (parents alone with students with NO faculty present)
Please complete the appropriate form prior to volunteering and submit to:
- Country Day School: Brenda Hafner, front desk
- Junior School: Megan Vrcic, front desk
- Middle School: Kristan Fisher, front desk
- Senior School: Donna Ponzi (scan and email forms)
Country Day School
Important Dates
Family Information Update Forms Due
Monday, Aug. 26
New Parent Meeting and Open House
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Academy Opening Day (PK/K noon dismissal)
Wednesday, Aug. 28
JPK Popsicle Playdate and "Popsicles and Play" for Grades 1 and 2
Thursday, Aug. 29
SPK Popsicle Playdate and "Popsicles and Play" for Grades 3, 4 and 5
Friday, Aug. 30
K Popsicle Playdate
Thursday, Sept. 13
Hopes and Dreams Conferences - No Classes
Important Documents
- Academy Calendar
- Country Day School Calendar (bookmark this page and check back often!)
- Country Day School Daily Dress Code
- Country Day School Formal/Chapel Dress Code (For Students in Grades 1-5 Only)
Summer Reading & Math Assignments
Please download the packets that correspond to your child's grade in the fall
Senior Pre-Kindergarten
Suggested Summer Reading
Kindergarten
Suggested Summer Reading
First Grade
Suggested Summer Reading
Suggested Math Packet
Second Grade
Required Summer Reading
Suggested Summer Reading
Suggested Math Packet
Third Grade
Required Summer Reading
Suggested Summer Reading
Suggested Math Packet
Fourth Grade
Required Summer Reading
Suggested Summer Reading
Suggested Math Packet
Math Packet Answer Key
Fifth Grade
Required Summer Reading
Suggested Summer Reading
Suggested Math Packet
Math Packet Answer Key
Transportation Services
Transportation services to SSA take two forms:
- publicly funded school district buses
- privately contracted by the school
These services make it possible for SSA families to be served from diverse locations in Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
Family Information Update
It's time to complete required forms for the 2019-2020 school year via the annual Family Information Update. This process can be completed in two steps:
- Complete the online Family Profile Update form by June 1, 2019
- Complete medical and athletic forms for each child online via your Magnus Health account by Aug. 1, 2019.
Parent Volunteer Forms
- Limited contact volunteer (parents helping at events with faculty present)
- Substantial contact volunteer (parents alone with students with NO faculty present)
Please complete the appropriate form prior to volunteering and submit to:
- Country Day School: Brenda Hafner, front desk
- Junior School: Megan Vrcic, front desk
- Middle School: Kristan Fisher, front desk
- Senior School: Donna Ponzi (scan and email forms)