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A Fabulous Opportunity!
The HS Visual and Performing Arts Department is delighted to announce the 2008 musical, Seussical the Musical. Based on the imagined meeting of some 13 of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved characters, this is a show that truly offers something for everyone.
It also presents what we hope will be viewed as a terrific opportunity for someone out there: A Costumes Mom! We will be drawing most of our volunteer talent (including people for a Costume Committee, seamstresses and such) from the parents of our cast members. However, we are seeking one person to oversee this committee, and would love to get together with this talented individual early on.
Do you have a great eye for fashion? Style? Do you know what looks good on people – and have a basic understanding of how clothes are created? Like to think “outside the box?” The SAS Theatre Office’s Paula Silverman will work with you, taking you through the impressive Costumes Room here on campus. Director Tracy Meyer work with you on characterization, and we’ll sketch out some ideas for the fantastic characters that comprise this show. After that, our committee and seamstresses will help to complete the picture.
Showdates are November 20– 22, so we’re looking to get started as soon as possible. Are you out there!? Please contact (Director) Tracy Meyer in the HS Drama Department at tmeyer@sas.edu.sg or telephone 6363-3404 ext.6708, if you’d like to offer your help in this area. You will be a most appreciated member of our team! |
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SAS Allergy & Asthma Parent Support Group Meeting - Wednesday, August 27
Parents of children with allergies and asthma have the opportunity to discuss issues of common concern at this year's first meeting of the SAS Allergy & Asthma Parent Support Group. If you have questions about how other parents help their children manage allergies and asthma in the school setting, please join us. To accommodate the various schedules of our members, we are holding the first meeting of the 2008-2009 school year at two different times on Wednesday, August 27. The first meeting will be at 8:30am in Room H301 (across from the High School Counseling office). There will be second meeting at 7:30pm in the Community Library (inside the SAS Middle School Library). The content of the meetings will be the same. You need only attend one meeting on August 27.
Also, members of the group may want to hold the evening of September 9 to listen to Dr. Lynette Shek speak about Managing Allergies and Asthma in Singapore. Details will follow in late August/early September. |
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2008-2009 Vehicle Permits
A current 2008-2009 Vehicle Permits is required to drive a car onto the SAS campus. Permits are available at all divisions offices and Central Administration office and it must be collected in person. This year the vehicle IU ID must be noted on the application form. Click here to see where you can find the IU ID and here to download a copy of the application form. Plan to get your permit the next time you are at school. 2007-2008 permits will no longer be valid after September 15 and should be returned when collecting the new permit. |
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School Opening Passenger Drop-off and Safety Reminder
When driving onto the SAS campus, parents are asked to exercise caution and give way to pedestrians at the school entrance and on the school grounds. The zebra crossing lines require all vehicles to stop and give way to pedestrians both on and off the school campus.
Due to traffic congestion at the school entrance in the mornings, taxis will not be permitted to enter the school between 7:25am and 8:00am on school days. There are two convenient drop-off points. Taxi drivers should be directed to drop off students at Block 426A HDB Car Park where they can enter via the Middle School Pedestrian Gate or the Woodgrove Avenue/Woodgrove Walk junction where they can enter via the Primary School Pedestrian Gate.
Parents dropping off a middle or high school student by car during this timeframe are asked to use the Middle School Pedestrian Gate at Block 426A. It is a very convenient alternative for middle and high school students and will also contribute to improve traffic flow for the buses.
When dropping off primary and intermediate school students at the Primary School Pedestrian Gate, parents are asked to refrain from parking on the sidewalk that leads from Woodgrove Avenue to the Primary School Pedestrian Gate. (To provide a safety zone, we recommend keeping at least 50 meters clear of the junction when dropping off your children.) Parents needing to park in order to walk their children into school are asked to park away from the Woodgrove Walk/Woodgrove Avenue junction. Singapore traffic regulations do not allow long term parking on Woodgrove Avenue, or anywhere there is a continuous white line in the center of the road. SAS security officers will monitor the situation from time to time to help facilitate a smooth flow of traffic and a safe environment for your children.
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PTA Announcements
PTA Scholastic Books
The SAS PTA will sponsor two Scholastic Book Orders for the PS, IS and MS divisions during the 2008/09 school year. There will be plenty of opportunities to become involved. If you would like to join our volunteer team, please send an email to Betty Bradley bettybradley7@yahoo.com. Dates TBA. More information to come, stay tuned. |
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PTA Sales
Thank you!!! to all the SAS parents and PTA Volunteers who made the August 2008 Orientation and Open House a huge success!!! We appreciate you taking the time to welcome new and returning students and their families.
New SAS exclusive items have arrived including the new embroidered SAS logo Cardigan Sweater (sizes from XS – XXL - $30.00/each) and Backpack Tags (great for sports bags, backpacks, musical cases, etc. - $5.00/each). Stop by the PTA Sales Office today!!
PTA Sales Hour are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:30pm |
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A Notice to New SAS Families from the PTA Welcoming Committee
Greetings, all new SAS families! If you have not picked up your New Family Welcome Packet you may still do so at the PTA Sales office during regular sales hours (9:00am-2:30pm on school days). This packet contains a family directory and important information concerning SAS, the PTA and life in Singapore. We hope this helpful information will be beneficial in getting you started during the first months of the school year. |
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PTA Welcome Back Coffee & General Meeting
Friday, August 22, 8:30am to 11:00am
Elementary Theater
This is the official kick-off for the SAS PTA 2008/09 school year. You are invited to join us to meet the SAS Administration and get an overview of PTA events and services. Sign up for various volunteer opportunities in your child’s classroom and with PTA Committees.
Find the Elementary Theater by entering through the Intermediate School foyer and walking toward the rear of the building. The Theatre is on the 2nd level. Directional signs will be posted. Parking is available in front of the Intermediate School, along the driveway in front of the Middle School and High School and in the High School basement car park.
For more information contact PTA President, Mae Anderson, at mae.anderson@mac.com. Website: http://pta.sas.edu.sg. |
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Booster Club Announcements
Booster Club Welcome Coffee
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 10:00am
H301 (across from the counseling office) |
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We would like to welcome all parents to join us at 10 a.m. in H301 on Tuesday, 26 August for an opportunity to get together with other high school parents and to learn more about Boosters. At SAS, the Booster Club supports not only the high school’s athletic teams but also the visual and performing arts, and extracurricular and scholastic activities. We encourage awareness through involvement and communication with other parents!
Hope to see you there! For more information about Boosters, please check out our website at http://booster.sas.edu.sg. |
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Special Thanks
Special thanks go out to all the volunteers who gave up vacation time to make sure uniforms were ready for sale for the open house on Saturday. You all did a great job and we are grateful! |
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| Fri Aug 15 |
All Preschool students attend school without their parents
SACAC Registration 8:00am – 4:00pm (SACAC Office) |
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| Sat Aug 16 |
SACAC Registration 9:00am – 12:00noon (HS Cafe)
Cub Scout Registration 9:00am to 1:00pm (Elementary Theater) |
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| Mon Aug 18 |
Grade 3 Photo Day |
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| Tue Aug 19 |
Grade 4 Photo Day
Boy Scout Registration 6:00pm – 7:30pm (H301)
MS Classroom Without Walls Parent Night 6:00pm
(Elementary Theater, HS Gym, MS Gym)
MS Back to School Night 7:00pm |
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| Wed Aug 20 |
HS Class Polo Dress Day
Grade 5 Photo Day
Pre-Sch-Pre-K Parent Night Open House 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
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| Thu Aug 21 |
K-Grade 2 Parent Night Open House 6:00pm – 8:30pm |
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| Fri Aug 22 |
PTA Welcome Back Coffee/General meeting 8:30am – 11:00am
(Elementary Theater)
HS Welcome Back Dance 7:00pm – 10:00pm (Theater Studio) |
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| Sat Aug 23 |
Girl Scout Registration 9:00am - 1:00pm (OFS) |
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* Campus Mosquito Fogging, every Sunday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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Community Announcements
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Cub Scout Registration
Saturday, August 16, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Elementary Theater
Parents of boys in grades 1-5 interested in participating in the Cub Scout program should attend registration on Saturday, August 16 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Elementary Theater. Questions should be directed to Diane at jeffreylaurent3@msn.com. |
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SACAC Sports
SACAC Sports is a program for the local and expat communities that offers a wide variety of sports activities for kids ages 3 to 18, including American football, cheerleading, baseball, basketball, soccer, gymnastics, swim team, tennis, golf, fencing, kickball and SPEED training. The SACAC sports office is located at SAS in the High School, room H-216. To participate in a SACAC sports program, you must be a member of SACAC. More information on membership and sports registration please click here.
LAST DAY OF OPEN REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD:
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: SACAC Sports Office, SAS HS Room H216
We will continue to accept registrations after Saturday 16 August with a $15 late fee per sport. |
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The Young Marine Biologist Award (YMBA)
The Young Marine Biologist Award (YMBA) is an annual, non-commercial contest launched by Underwater World Singapore since year 2002, in our continued efforts to promote marine conservation and raise environmental awareness amongst the younger generation.
2008 has been designated as the International Year of the Reef (IYOR), celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability, and to motivate people to take action to protect them. Underwater World Singapore is a key member of the IYOR 2008 Singapore working committee and YMBA 2008 is launched to garner support from all schools to commemorate this meaningful year. A total of $6000 worth of cash prizes stand to be won!
Visit our website at http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg/hilights_IYOR.htm |
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Homecoming Quiz Night....Expatriate Style
Friday, August 15, 2008
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Colonial Room at the American Club
Break out the old varsity jacket and dust off your thinking caps…school’s back in session and it’s time to rev up those trivia engines! This continuing series is back by popular demand…but watch out because we’ve thrown in some twists and turns that will test your accelerator and tempt the senses!
Cost: $32 for members / $45 for non-members / $192 for a team of 6
Ticket cost includes refreshments and one drink per person.
Click here for more info or to register |
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AWA Welcome Back Fair – August 19
The American Women's Association of Singapore (AWA) is hosting its annual Welcome Back Fair on Tuesday, August 19 from 10am-12noon at the American Club in the Colonial Room. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about what AWA does, find opportunities to become involved, begin interesting activities and meet new friends. All are welcome! For additional information contact the AWA office at 6734-4895 or visit us at www.awasingapore.org. |
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ConneXions on Capitalism
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Colonial Room at the American Club
Agenda: Registration followed by networking and lecture
Bubbles & Hot Capital:
Causes, Cures and Contagion
Mingle with the best and brightest in Singapore...and join us for this dynamic presentation by a world-renowned economist and global business guru on a topic that's got us all boiling over these days.
Cost: $32 for AAS members / $32 for Rutgers Alumni / $45 for non-members
Ticket cost includes light refreshments and one drink per person.
Click here for more info or to register. |
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CCD Registration
(Catechism Classes for International School Students)
CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) is a religious education program for Catholic children. This program is organized for students in international schools in the archdiocese of Singapore and is run by parent volunteers. Spiritual Advisors: Father Tom O’Neill, S.J. and Father James Tan, S.J. Click here for more details.
Registration for the 2008/2009 academic year
Date: Tuesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 4
Time: 3:30pm to 5.00pm
Place: Church of St Ignatius – Ignatius Hall. Entrance at 8 Victoria Park Road |
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USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO)
Since 1925, USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) has helped to provide American girls living overseas and girls attending American or English language International schools with the familiar traditions and exciting opportunities of Girl Scouts. USAGSO Singapore is holding our annual Registration Rally on the August 23 at the Overseas Family School from 9:00am - 12:00noon. Parents or guardians of interested girls are invited to join us for more information and to join or help form troops. Registration starts with Daisys (KG and Grade 1) at 9:00am, followed by Brownies (Grades 2-3) at 9:45am, Juniors (Grades 4-5) at 10:30am and lastly, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors (Middle and High School aged girls) at 11:45am. There are fun and exciting new programs being introduced this year so if your daughter is interested in Girl Scouts, please email USAGSO Singapore Chair Lael Stanczak at singaporeocc@yahoo.com for more information. Do join us on August 23! |
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American Community Event - Welcome to Singapore!
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Wednesday, August 27 |
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6:45pm - 8:30pm |
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Royal Plaza on Scotts, Balmoral Hall, Level 5 |
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Members/Spouse/Guests S$20 + GST per person
(Includes buffet dinner and free flow wine, beer & soft drinks) |
The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham), American Association of Singapore (AAS), American Women’s Association (AWA), Navy League, Singapore American Community Action Council (SACAC), Singapore American School Parent-Teacher Association (SAS-PTA) and The American Club Singapore would like to invite you to the second series of American Community Events (ACE). The “Welcome Back” event is an opportunity to get to meet and know others in the US-Singapore community, learn about the key organizations in town, and to understand better who you can contact and how we are here to help. For more information please click here. |
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