SAIL Family,

It’s SAIL's Message in a Bottle. Welcome to the week of 10/16!

These messages will keep you up to date on the latest news and events happening at SAIL High School. Let’s take a look!

NO SCHOOL Today!

There is no school on today. It is a teacher planning day. School will resume on tomorrow, Tuesday October 17^th. Welcome to the 2^nd 9 weeks!

This Week

2^nd Nine Weeks Begins

Tuesday marks the 1^st day of the 2^nd Nine Weeks grading period! Report cards for the 1^st nine weeks will be available October 25^th!

Non-College Reportable ACT (Invitation Only)

The Non-College Reportable ACT on Tuesday October 17^th is for juniors and seniors ONLY who haven’t met the graduation testing requirements. Please ensure they have had a good night’s sleep, a good breakfast and arrive to school ON TIME. NCR-ACT testing will be conducted all day in the media center.

Senior Parent Night

The Senior Parent Night is Tuesday, October 17^th at 6pm in the media center.

Volleyball Game

The SAIL vs. Crossroads Academy Volleyball Game is Wednesday October 18^th @ 5:00 in the gym.

World of Works (WOW)

On Friday, our 9^th graders will be participating in the county-wide field trip, World of Works (WOW) at Lively Technical College. The primary goal of this field trip is to help students explore different career paths and better understand the options available to them after graduating high school.  Only students who have submitted their permission slips will be able to attend. Please make sure your student arrives to school ON TIME. Field trip buses will not wait for late arrivals.

LCS Goes Pink!

In an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer, Leon County Schools are going pink this Friday, October 20^th. LCS faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to wear pink! 

Message from Drama Club

The drama club is hoping to receive donations for the following items.

• Fake Flowers (Need enough to make five flower crowns). 
• Old Hard Cover Books
• Sorting Hat
• French Flag

Please drop donated items off in the front office. Drama Club thanks you in advance.

Announcements     

Congratulations to SHS' Glenn-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year, Ms. Danielle Henry!!!

Danielle’s love and compassion for her students, expertise in teaching, and being a great SAIL colleague to the community shows every day. Thank you for all that you do, and congratulations on being recognized by your fellow colleagues.

Congratulations to SHS' School Related Employee of the Year, Ms. Jasmine Delaine!!!

Jasmine is always there for her students and is ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She is a great team player and an important member of the SAIL community. Thank you, Jasmine, and congratulations.

Blood Drive (Sponsored by SGA - Flyer Attached)

SAIL is having a blood drive on Monday, October 23^rd. Students must be 16 years-old to donate and a parent consent form is necessary for any 16-year-old donor. For donors 17+ permission forms are not needed. Sign-up and permissions forms are located in the main office.

PINK OUT Volleyball Game

It’s the FINAL volleyball game of the year on October 25th! Let’s come out and support our volleyball team and wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. It’s a PINK OUT y’all!

Movie Nights (Sponsored by SGA)

Every Wednesday in October a movie will be shown in the media center for $1 right after school.

Friday Frights (Sponsored by SGA)

Each Friday for the month of October, students will have the opportunity to participate in dress up days! October 20^th is Salty Spitoon vs. Weenie Hut Jr (Cutesy vs Tough)! For more information, see the attached flyer.

Friday Festival (Sponsored by SGA)

Fall Festival tickets are on sale in the front office for $5. See attached flyer below with QR Code to purchase tickets.

Senior News

Senior Fee is $80. Please see the attached Senior Fee letter for more information.

Senior Meeting and Field Day is November 9^th.

Cap and Gown Picture Day is November 15^th.

Senior T-shirt design is due November 30^th.

$200 is due toward Grad Bash on March 1^st.

Grad Bash is April 20^th. More information will be coming soon!

Tutoring Services

If you are interested in your child receiving additional academic support, tutoring is available on Mondays and Thursdays after school in the media center until 3:30 pm. Students can get help in all core classes (and some electives), work on group assignments, study independently, and utilize school technology.

Upcoming Events

• October 23^rd – Blood Drive in the Media Center (8:00 – 1:00)
• October 31^st – Fall Festival; Fall Festival Costume Contest
• November 9^th – Senior Field Day
• November 15^th – Senior Cap and Gown Picture Day; Underclassman Picture Retakes

Testing Updates

• October 24^th 25^th – PSAT/NMSQT – All Sophomores (Juniors may sign up and pay associated fee)
• October 25^th – Final Volleyball Game of the Season at 5:00pm in the gym.

· October 26^th – SAT NCR by Invitation Only

· October 28^th – Saturday ACT (Registration Deadline 9/22; Late Registration Deadline 10/6)

· November 4^th - Saturday SAT (Registration Deadline 10/5; Late Registration Deadline 10/24)

Reminder

If you have questions or concerns about your student's grades or progress in a specific class, your initial contact should be with your student's teacher. Teachers are always the most knowledgeable about classroom assignments and activities and are always happy to provide timely updates or clarification as needed. For the quickest response time, send an email.

Follow us on Social Media! If you haven't already, take time to follow SAIL on IG (@sail_high_school) and FB (SAIL High School)!

https://getfortifyfl.com/

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

For an Immediate, Life-Threatening Emergency, Please Dial 911.

Please Note: Florida Statute 943.082 states that following an investigation, if it is determined that a person knowingly submitted a false tip through FortifyFl, the individual may be subject to criminal charges under FL statute 837.05.

       Yours in Education,

Linda R. John, Ed.S., M.Ed.

Assistant Principal for Curriculum

Sail High School

850-488-2468

“If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.”

~ Maya Angelou

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