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SAIL Family,
It’s SAIL's Message in a Bottle. Welcome to the week of 3/18!
These messages will keep you up to date on the latest news and events happening at SAIL High School. Let’s take a look!
This Week’s Activities
Monday, March 25th - SGA Blood Drive
SAIL's SGA will be hosting the last campus blood drive of the year! ID is required to participate, and appointments are highly encouraged, but not required. Have any questions? Contact Caitlin.
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Alumni Returns, Tuesday, March 26th!
Alumni Returns presents our very own Lauren Wade! Join us in the black box at 8:30 am. Lauren will be sharing her journey as a SAIL student and how SAIL has impacted her life and her evolution as an artist.
Wednesday, March 27 - Report Cards Go Live
Report cards for the third 9-Weeks Grading Period will post at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 3/27th. You may login to the Focus Parent Portal to review your student's grades. If you wish to have a hard copy of your student's report card, feel free to contact the main office with your request.
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.
In house testing this week!
* SAIL will be administering the SAT test during school to our registered 11th and 12th graders on March 27th – March 29th.
* On March 28th - March 29th, the ACT NCR will be administered to a small number of upper classmen. Test-takers have been notified.
Message from PTSO ~ BINGO NIGHT!
“Join us for Bingo Night at Hangar 38 this Thursday, March 28th. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Sponsors have donated prizes, and it will be a fun time for all. One ten-dollar ticket allows you to play every round. Limited tickets are available. See QR code to buy tickets or visit www.tinyurl.com/SAILBingo<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.tinyurl.com%2fSAILBingo&c=E,1,pzLVNfajn3C2z37oJDp1Nng3O0WAd2GRGLXNdqLMqTx46GZKhr0tN6SxdTDNSklEf-7QbwggEM4DqNurn8sljhc7_-6UUvVx5uAKSdYY_5gQT7ZU6PNTJQ,,&typo=1> for more information. Ten percent of all ticket, food, and beverage sales will go to PTSO.”
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March 30th ~ Ultimate Frisbee
There will be an Ultimate Frisbee match at 2pm hosting Gainesville in the upper field at the SAIL Sports Complex.
April 1st – Spring Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Announcements
CNA registration for Current Sophomores!
Reminder to students who have their CNA applications, please submit them to Mrs. John!
Leon County Summer Training Program
It’s that time again for the Leon County Summer Training Program! This program is designed to provide valuable employment skills to students between the ages 14 to 24 who reside in Leon County while earning an income. This year Leon County Government has partnered with CareerSource Capital Region to offer participants more professional development opportunities through the Learn, Earn and Advance Program (LEAP). This program will help youth learn important skills such as goal setting, budgeting, time management, customer service and so much more. The program will run from June 10, 2024, through July 12, 2024. Students will have the opportunity to work 20 hours a week and earn $12.00/hour.
Students should apply online at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fwww.leoncountyfl.gov%2fsummeryouth&c=E,1,-TKqoXBgTNB3-XfbISkh41dNESpzcVEn_5tAQfXvoSpY4GwkZNayIJG5p2HgWpP6JJeWl4YUf0rk5WhELa94wxinbJtQH__h813zhcMniPwn&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.leoncountyfl.gov%2fsummeryouth&c=E,1,V3UmzxHEvO6FzQSIZJZrxcSdfA35vu-FKvP12pVbIfy5GeYGlOEYkbs4AcpUyFNwefa7uD-JRpg-tokBHf7KEPqwosS_3cTajV18KmzQU41Ylhl1TNAJdMqwVGjR&typo=1>. Applications must be submitted online no later than Friday April 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
We encourage students who do not have access to the internet to use the school computer lab or any of the computers at any of Leon County Public Library locations.
Please call (850) 606-1970 for any questions or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Leon Works Junior Apprenticeships - Applications Due March 31
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Student Requirements:
* Must be a junior or a senior residing in Leon County and attending either a Leon County Schools District high school, LCS Virtual School, or a Charter, Private, Public school within Leon County.
* Must be enrolled in or have previously completed a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program or other coursework that is related to the Junior Apprenticeship positions they are applying for.
* Must be able to work 10-15 hours per week during normal Leon County Government business hours (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm) for the entire length of the Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship program.
* Must meet Leon County Schools’ requirements for participating in OJT even if the student attends a non-Leon County Schools District school:
* 2.5 Minimum GPA
* No more than five (5) absences per nine (9) weeks
* Able to provide their own transportation to job interviews and to work.
* Must meet eligibility requirements for in-school youth as defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128 if employed by CareerSource through LEAP.
Applications are now open!
* Leon Works Junior Apprenticeship website: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcms.leoncountyfl.gov%2fjrapprentice%2f&c=E,1,k4P0YmoEeAGtBOf4g8i8g0Zv02qvT_qfPBMwhG9HFi4nv0wtBrkR8tXYpn8ROrFllKkhswjklCrLtjDeOfMDNPc1hrbdiuwP1bR9753QjIMjCTDhBKw,&typo=1<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcms.leoncountyfl.gov%2fjrapprentice%2f&c=E,1,jLrH2MWEfgSUCnrBfJM-1M-MZamsEtG2LfW4NKL3UQXtngyIWW5Ra-CMLyxR2MiAG5dqGJFBuzU_LJg7fZ9bqE1KO0uG0wgTnvk4uJDyUsJweg,,&typo=1>
* Electronic Application link: Leon Works Junior Apprentice Application<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/611bff3568594a69a9e24e4a48ea7b23>
Once a student submits the application, the Mrs. John will receive an email notification of the submission.
Please Note: All applications must be verified for eligibility and accuracy by Mrs. John to be accepted.
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2024 Leon Works Expo!
ALL Juniors and a limited number of Seniors will attend the 2024 Leon Works on April 12, 2024, this year. Save the date. Permissions slips will be dispersed on March 19th and are due back to Mrs. John on March 29th. Transportation and lunch will be provided. We have reserved 80 seats. 1st preference to Juniors!
WHEN
WHERE
Friday, April 12, 2024
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
505 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Chain of Parks Art Festival ~ April 20th – 21st
LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival is an outdoor fine arts festival which brings some of the top artist from all over the nation to Tallahassee. Along with seeing amazing art, people will be exposed to a wide variety of live entertainment on the main stage, local food trucks, vendors, professional chalk artists, folk art and much, much more. This two-day art festival is free and open to the public. For more information, please click on the link: Chain of Parks Festival<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fchainofparks.org%2f&c=E,1,zWGnpr4hsspZB1RV4B8JOmbVEnls6-9oMZKf8vhaKQtinXNvU4HdCk3g0paSFG9MlRUpBX3T7sZzB6g-yFT3Na3e-Wl3pHIavgMIqMS94i3TKDVluRvJJ-s4aSo,&typo=1>
Senior News
Senior Fee is $80
Grad Bash is April 20th
College Entrance Exams
SAT Entrance Exam – Register on College Board Website
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ACT Entrance Exam – Register on ACT Website
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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.
Testing Updates
* April 3rd : FAST Writing 9th grade
* April 4th : FAST Writing 10th grade
* April 5th : FAST Writing Makeups
Upcoming Event
* April 4th – Battle of the Bands Cafetorium 6:00
* April 12th – Leon Works Expo
* April 20th – 21st ~ Chain of Parks Art Festival
* April 25th – Fashion Show
* April 26th – PROM 7-10 at the Women’s Club
* April 29th – Medallion Awards at 8:30 am
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.
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Yours in Education,
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Linda R. John, Ed.S., M.Ed.
Assistant Principal for Curriculum
Sail High School
850-488-2468
“Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.”
~ Helen Keller
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For an Immediate, Life-Threatening Emergency, Please Dial 911.
Please Note: Florida Statute 943.082 <http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0900-0999/0943/Sections/0943.082.html> 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.<http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0800-0899/0837/Sections/0837.05.html>
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*SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS CAUTION: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School Board of Leon County, Florida Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the LCSB system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law. Individual student records are deemed confidential.