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    		•  August 27, 2010
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    Insurance Coverage
     The school maintains commercial insurance coverage for customary risks including comprehensive liability, property loss (school-owned property only), and fire, among others. The school does not maintain medical or accident insurance for students, parents, or guests, or for theft or loss of personal property such as laptops and mobile phones. Parents are encouraged to arrange such insurance with one of the many carriers in Singapore.

    Jostens's Ring Man on Campus
     On Monday, September 6th and Tuesday, September 7th Mr. Paul DeSantis, the Jostens's ring representative, will be on campus from 8:15am – 2:30pm in the HS Cafeteria. Stop by and see him and view the styles of rings he carries. Jostens's ring information packets are available in the Activities Office, S100.
    Dropping Off At Woodgrove Area – Advisory To SAS Community
    When dropping off primary and intermediate school students at the Primary School Pedestrian Gate, parents are asked to refrain from parking along 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 Woodgrove Ave/Woodgrove Walk 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 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.
    SAS Aikido Club Open to IS, MS and HS
    We are happy to announce that the SAS Aikido Club is again open to fourth and fifth graders, Middle School students, and High School students. Aikido is a sophisticated non-violent martial art which comes from the Japanese arts of jujitsu, kenjitsu (sword), and aikijitsu. This is a good opportunity for students to learn a martial art and self-defense, and be involved in a school club.

    If interested in joining, a student or parent should contact Mr. Silverman, High School English teacher, at rsilverman@sas.edu.sg or by phone number at the high school at extension 6610. Please email him for further information. Jim Deibley is the contact at the Middle School. Alice Early, a fourth grade teacher, is the Intermediate School contact for the Aikido Club. You may also contact Alice to get information and the necessary forms at aearly@sas.edu.sg or phone extension 6255.
    Microsoft Office Professional 2007 – Only $25
     The Student Store (M103) is selling its remaining inventory of Microsoft Office Professional 2007. This Windows-based package includes Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint and was originally offered for sale to students through our educational pricing. Now that MS Office 2010 has been released, the Student Store is offering the remaining copies to SAS parents for $25 per license.
    Annual Homecoming: September 17
     Friday, September 17th is the annual Homecoming event. This year it will take place in the High School gymnasium and the sporting focus will be the volleyball exchange. At 4:00pm the Varsity Boys will play against Kuala Lumpur, and at 6:30pm the Varsity Girls will play against Bangkok. The Homecoming Court will be presented between games and the King and Queen will be announced. There will be games and activities in the Middle School gym across the hallway. Booths will be set up selling food and treats on the bridge leading from the High School to the gymnasiums. Tickets are $2, so bring the whole family and enjoy another Homecoming celebration.
    SACAC needs Parent Volunteers
     SACAC needs parent volunteers to help out next Monday - Friday from 2:30pm - 3:45pm in the Middle School Cafeteria to organize students who are attending sports programs for the first time. (If parking on campus you will need to arrive before 2:15pm. The school will not allow entry after than time due to bus congestion.) Thank you for helping us launch our Fall programs.

    Singapore Eagles: Singapore American School 1956-2006
     Author Jim Baker, SAS alumni and current faculty member, takes us on a journey through the school's history in a time of great historical significance. It makes a great going away gift! Click here to download a PDF of the Singapore Eagles. Available in the Alumni/Development Office. Price $50.

    Trading Post on the SAS website
    The Trading Post is a non-commercial courtesy classified ad service for SAS parents, students and teachers that is published online the second and fourth Friday of each month. To find the most recent issue of Trading Post, go to “School Publications” on the main menu of the SAS website. Please send notices for the next Trading Post to trade@sas.edu.sg before Monday, September 6 to be published online on September 9. If you have any questions, email communications@sas.edu.sg.
    PTA Sales
    • PTA Sales team and volunteers welcomes all SAS students and families for a fantastic 2010-2011 school year!
    • ITEM OF THE WEEK!! Mini-Calendar – an SAS Exclusive – has all the school holidays, special events, late start/early dismissal days as well as division coffees, meetings, etc. $5.00 each.
    • We are completely out of stock for single knit XXS, PE shirts XXS and XS, Hooded Sweatshirts XXS, XS, L and XL, and Cotton PE Shorts XXS and XS.
    • We will announce when the inventory arrives in What's Happening.
    • Get your 2010-2011 SAS uniforms and Lim Meng Keng Department Store order forms online at http://pta.sas.edu.sg for purchase through the PTA Sales Office. SAS approved uniform bottoms are available exclusively from Lim Meng Keng Department Store located in Holland Road Shopping Center, #02-18 and Land's End's on-line store at www.LandsEnd.com.
    • PTA Sales hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. Closed all school holidays.
    September High School PTA Coffee
    Monday, Sept. 6, 10:00am – 11:30am at Room H301
    All High School parents are invited to meet our new principal, Dr. Tim Stuart at the first PTA coffee of the year. Dr. Stuart will share his background and focus for the future, which includes a Parent Forum addition to our monthly coffees. Don't miss this great opportunity to ask questions and give feedback to our administrators, as well as to meet other High School parents.

    Please contact the High School PTA Representative Kim Hamby, casahamby@gmail.com, if you have any questions.
    SAS PTA International Food Fest
    Saturday, October 30, 11:00am – 3:00pm
    All parents, teachers, SAS staff, students and clubs are invited to participate in a worldwide culinary tour. Food Fest offers hundreds of new, exotic foods to try and old favorites to savor. Food booths representing various countries and High School clubs will be set up in the Middle School & High School gyms with fun entertainment. Beautiful baskets are to be raffled and a vendor fair to start your holiday shopping is there. Coupons to purchase food will be available for sale prior to and during the Food Fest but…we need YOU! Volunteer your talents. We need performers. We need coupon and theme basket sellers. We need Country Booth Coordinators. Let's see how many countries we can represent this year.

    For more information, contact Sue Lieberman at 9150-3674 or kslieber@aol.com.

    SAS-sy Social Booster Lunch
    Friday, September 24, 11:30am
    Tickets are being sold at the Booster Booth for the first of several " SAS-sy Social" Booster luncheons. Our first of this year will by held on Friday, September 24th, 11:30am at Basilico Restaurant, at The Regent Hotel. The cost is $50.00. This includes a fabulous buffet, lucky draw and time to meet and socialize with other SAS parents. Tickets are limited so get yours early and avoid disappointment. Hope to see you there!

    Cookbook webpage is LIVE
    Don't forget to submit your favorite recipes to the Booster Cookbook. Click here.
    One of our many projects this year is a school-wide cookbook. To make this successful we would like to collect as many recipes from as many people as possible, teachers and staff included. If you would like to be involved in the planning and creating this new project please get in touch with Janice Chumakov at 9780-6105.

    Would you like to help shape a student's future?
     Deadline for Mentors has been extended
    If you are interested in being a Mentor for this school year, check out the Booster website for more information or contact Janice Chumakov at mentorforaday2@yahoo.com.sg or call 9780-6105.

    Booster Booth Hours
    Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 3:15 pm
    The early rush for school supplies at the Booth is just about finished and we are available to show off our new items. The Booster Booth is open every high school class day. Please come by to purchase your High School and PE uniforms as well as a wide variety of school supplies and snack items.

    Get involved! Volunteers are always welcome at the Booster Club
    Check the Booster website for more details on our events and committees. Click the link or type http://booster.sas.edu.sg into your browser.

    Sat Aug 28

    		 No scheduled activity
    		 Sun Aug 29

    No scheduled activity
    Mon Aug 30 No scheduled activity
    		 Tue Aug 31

    9am– 11am Parent Boot Camp (H301)
    HS Back-To-School Night, 7pm
    EASA Late Registration fee applies

    Wed Sept 1 No scheduled activity
    		 Thu Sept 2 K, 1 & 2 Back To School Night
    Grade 2 : 6:15 - 7:00pm
    Kindergarten : 7:00 - 7:45pm
    Grade 1 : 7:45 - 8:30pm
    Fri Sept 3 8:10-8:30AM School-Wide Evacuation Drill
    Peer Support Retreat
    MUN Try-outs 3:15 - 6pm , H301
    		 Sat Sept 4 Peer Support Retreat
    Dance Exchange in Kuala Lumpur
    * Campus Mosquito Fogging, every Sunday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
    Interested in being a Museum Guide?
     Want to find out more about art and history in Southeast Asia and share your enthusiasm with others? Our courses offer lectures, readings, guiding and public speaking training and a chance to meet like-minded people from all over the world. We welcome you to join our Public Information Meeting August 31, 9:45am – 12 midday in the Salon of the National Museum Singapore. Courses start September 21st. For more information, visit us at www.fom.sg or call the FOM office on 6337 3685.
    USA Girl Scouts Overseas Singapore 2010-2011 Registration Rally
    Our annual Registration Rally is the 28th of August at the Overseas Family School from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Parents of girls interested in USA Girl Scouts are invited to join us for information and to form or join troops. We will be starting with Daisy Girl Scouts (KG and 1st grade) registration at 9:00am followed by Brownies (2nd and 3rd grades) at 9:45, Juniors (4th and 5th grade) at 10:30 and Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors (middle and high school aged girls) at 11:15.

    There are many fun and exciting programs and activities for girls of all ages. If your daughter is interested in Girl Scouts, please email USAGSO Singapore Chair Lael Stanczak at singaporeocc@yahoo.com for more information.
    Boy Scouts of America Troop 07
     Do the challenges of high adventure, camping, wilderness survival, first aid and orienteering sound like activities you would like to explore? Consider joining the ranks of BSA Troop 07. We meet every Tuesday at 6:15 in the High School- Room H301. If you missed the Welcome Coffee, come to Tuesday meeting for more information. Registration is going on now.
    Caring For Cambodia
     Please join us for a Caring for Cambodia General Meeting on Tuesday, September 7 to learn about the exciting progress being made at our eight schools in Siem Reap and our plans for the future. Our volunteer committees will be present to introduce you to the many opportunities for you and your family to get involved with CFC. Times are either 10am or 7 pm at Camden Medical Center, 1 Orchard Boulevard, #09-08. Please RSVP to: volunteers@caringforcambodia.org

    Travelling to Siem Reap and have extra luggage allowance? CFC could use your support in transporting some of our school supplies. WE have pre-packaged, pre-weighed bags that will suit any allowance. Please contact volunteers@caringforcambodia.org if you can help.

    Cambodian children cannot go to school without a school uniform. If you have gently used uniforms or new uniforms you would like to donate, please drop them in the boxes located in the PS, IS and MS division offices. At the moment we are accepting uniforms sized 28 and below.
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