[Amber Ingram]

Back to School Night

All parents are invited to join us for “Back to School Night” at TSAS, tonight, from 6 to 8pm.  Parents are invited to come meet their student’s teachers and learn more about the classes their students are taking.  There will also be time for a brief visit with your child’s Advisor. Parents will begin the evening in their student’s 1^st hour class.  Each student will have filled out their schedule and it will be waiting to be picked up in the 1^st hour class.  A short rotating schedule will allow you to travel through a mini-day in the life of your student.  This is a great night to get connected with the TSAS community.

            Period 1 – 6:10-6:20

            Period 2 – 6:25-6:35

            Period 3 – 6:40-6:50

            Lunch Break – 6:55- 7:05 (Meet the PTSA in the Cafe')

            Advisory– 7:10-7:20     

            Period 4 – 7:25-7:35

            Period 5 – 7:40-7:50

Parents, please find out what class (including teacher and room number) your child has first hour!  You will go to that class first tonight at our Back to School event, and that is where his/her class schedule will be waiting for you.  We are looking forward to seeing you tonight! 

We are in need of cookies (store bought or home-made) and bottled water for tonight's Back to School Night.  Please drop these items off in the front office today.  Thank you! 

2012-2013 Planners will be on sale tonight at Back to School Night. TSAS planners cost ONLY $5.00 and the planner also includes the TSAS school calendar, class schedule and, new this year, a Writing Style Guide for TSAS English classes. Supplies are limited!!!  Hurry and get yours before it is too late! 

In regards to tomorrow's TSAS Camp Day, here is a reminder of a few things:

• Regular school hours will apply and students can either purchase a meal from the café or bring a lunch. 

• Because we will be rotating half of the day outside (weather permitting), students should dress appropriately for the weather.
• Remember the TSAS Dress Code requires that shorts must extend to fingertip length (even if tights or leggings are worn underneath).  Shorts and skirts must be long enough to cover thighs and derriere – even when bending over.  Tops must have wide enough shoulder straps to cover all undergarments. Spaghetti straps do not meet these requirements. Shirts must cover backs, shoulders, necklines and midriffs. Sleeveless shirts for men and women must have conservative arm openings.
  
• Students are to report to their 1st hour classes tomorrow at regular time so that attendance can be taken.  Shortly after that, we will commence with our Camp Day.
  

We look forward to a day filled with getting to know fellow students, learning about our unique TSAS culture, discovering ways to connect with our TSAS community, and exploring our cool new TSAS building and campus grounds. 

If you are interested in poetry, speech, storytelling, music, performance art, competition and/or travel, perhaps TSAS's new club will interest you. "Louder Than a Bomb" will be TSAS's first poetry slam team and will compete against other schools in Tulsa. You need zero experience to join and we are open to ALL grades and personalities. There will be a 15-minute informational meeting today (August 30th) after school in Dan's room (10) if you are interested. Everyone is welcome at the meeting whether you know what slam poetry is or not. Also, there will be cookies. See you there!

A representative from Hendrix College will be available for students to visit with and acquire information from on Friday, September 7, during lunch.  Hendrix is among the 40 schools profiled in the latest edition of "Colleges That Change Lives".  You may visit the following link for more information:  http://www.hendrix.edu/

 

The two-week deadline for first trimester schedule changes is today!  There will be no other schedule changes after today.  Kudos to our amazing counselor Mary for all her hard work, and thank you students for being patient during this time. 

 

Back to School Night is scheduled for tonight, 6-8 pm. Students please be sure to tell your parents your first hour class/teacher and room number so that they can go directly to that class to pick up your class schedule for the rest of the evening. 

Interested in going to Mexico with Profe Lewis next June? Parents and students are invited to a short, informational meeting tonight directly AFTER Back to School Night in the Spanish room (#13). Come check out this great opportunity!

 

Today's lunch options include

1. Grilled BBQ chicken with sliced WW bread
2. Smoked turkey, cucumber, spinach, swiss WW wrap with ranch

Speech and Debate Club and Honor Society will have its first meeting tomorrow after school from 3:00 to 4:00 in Mrs. Hughes's (Fields) room.  Remember you do not have to be on the debate team to be a member of the club!

Students wanting to submit artwork (outlined in black marker) for this year's TSAS hoodie sale have until the end of school tomorrow to submit their drawing to Mrs.Hughes in room 12B.  The drawings will be posted for a school vote next week.  The winner will receive a free hoodie. 

All students are encouraged to attend the free College Connection, sponsored by Edison High School, on Sunday, September 9 from 1-4 pm at the Central Park Hall at Tulsa Expo Square.  Representatives of over 140 selected colleges and universities from across the nation will be meeting students and their parents from public and private high schools.  This event is especially recommended for juniors and seniors but even freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend.  For more info, check out this link. http://www.misokdnn.com/tulsacollegeconnection/Home.aspx

Art Soup fall class schedule is now available! Youth Services of Tulsa facilitates this amazing bargain bag of classes in the fall and spring-- an awesome deal for those looking to broaden their horizons in the fine arts. This year's offering includes ceramics, comic art, glassblowing, guerrilla craftmaking, animation, Fab Lab workshop, photography, improv comedy, drama and much more. Art Studios begin the week of September 24 and continue through the middle of December, with a final gallery showing at Philbrook. See Foshee for a complete class listing and a enrollment form. Hurry! Classes fill quickly.

Interested in helping TSAS? Vote for TSAS in the Target Facebook app. With our votes we can get up to $10,000 in Target gift cards. Here's the link: https://apps.facebook.com/givewithtarget/schools/85314. 

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Amber Ingram
Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 instructor

[Amber Ingram]

We had a nice turnout last night for Back to School Night!  Thank you to everyone who participated! 

No school on Monday, September 6.  Have an enjoyable three-day weekend! 

You can access the TSAS Online Gradebook from the TSAS website, tsas.org.  Online gradebook passwords can be picked up in the school's front office (known as the fishbowl!) for your TSAS student. 

A representative from Hendrix College will be available for students to visit with and acquire information from on Friday, September 7, during lunch.  Hendrix is among the 40 schools profiled in the latest edition of "Colleges That Change Lives".  You may visit the following link for more information:  http://www.hendrix.edu/

All students are encouraged to attend the free College Connection, sponsored by Edison High School, on Sunday, September 9 from 1-4 pm at the Central Park Hall at Tulsa Expo Square.  Representatives of over 140 selected colleges and universities from across the nation will be meeting students and their parents from public and private high schools.  This event is especially recommended for juniors and seniors but even freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend.  For more info, check out this link. http://www.misokdnn.com/tulsacollegeconnection/Home.aspx

Art Soup fall class schedule is now available! Youth Services of Tulsa facilitates this amazing bargain bag of classes in the fall and spring-- an awesome deal for those looking to broaden their horizons in the fine arts. This year's offering includes ceramics, comic art, glassblowing, guerrilla craftmaking, animation, Fab Lab workshop, photography, improv comedy, drama and much more. Art Studios begin the week of September 24 and continue through the middle of December, with a final gallery showing at Philbrook. See Foshee for a complete class listing and a enrollment form. Hurry! Classes fill quickly.

Interested in helping TSAS? Vote for TSAS in the Target Facebook app. With our votes we can get up to $10,000 in Target gift cards. Here's the link: https://apps.facebook.com/givewithtarget/schools/85314. 

--

Amber Ingram
Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 instructor

ACT/SAT Test Prep instructor

[Amber Ingram]

Ultimate Frisbee practice has been canceled due to the heat, but there will be a short meeting after school in Ellen and Asher's room.  Students who have Jenny 6th hour need to look for Courtney Baker afterwards to hear details from the meeting. 

On Your Own/Knitting Club will be meeting tomorrow after school in the TSAS Cafe'.  All are welcome!  

Beginning tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to vote on our hoodie fundraiser designs.  All entries are due today! Please see Mrs. Hughes (Fields) with your entries in room 11.  The drawings are on her front board and will be given numbers for the voting.  Voting ends this Friday.

Debate team competitions will be held this Friday after school from 3:00-4:30 in room 11.  If you missed the informational meeting this past Friday, you need to see Mrs. Hughes (Fields) as soon as possible to get your topic, instructions and partner assignment.

Today's lunch options include

1. Jamaican Jerk Chicken with WW rolls
   
2. Virginia ham, cucumber, provolone, tomato, baby spinach WW wrap
   

A representative from Hendrix College will be available for students to visit with and acquire information from this Friday, September 7, during lunch.  Hendrix is among the 40 schools profiled in the latest edition of "Colleges That Change Lives".  You may visit the following link for more information:  http://www.hendrix.edu/

Are you an aspiring author or a future poet?  If so, then TSAS has just the club for you!  Writer’s Anonymous is having an informational meeting this Friday at Shades of Brown Coffee House on Brookside. It starts at five o’clock and goes as late as people are willing to stay.  Please bring a writing utensil and something to write on, along with something you have written and are willing to share with the group.  To get more information about Writer’s Anonymous, please talk to Emma Rose Kraus, Caitlin Woods, or Jaden Dunn.  All are welcome!

All students are encouraged to attend the free College Connection, sponsored by Edison High School, on Sunday, September 9 from 1-4 pm at the Central Park Hall at Tulsa Expo Square.  Representatives of over 140 selected colleges and universities from across the nation will be meeting students and their parents.  This event is especially recommended for juniors and seniors but even freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend.  For more info, check out this link. http://www.misokdnn.com/tulsacollegeconnection/Home.aspx

You can access the TSAS Online Gradebook from the TSAS website, tsas.org.  Online gradebook passwords can be picked up in the school's front office (known as the fishbowl!) for your TSAS student. 

TSAS Board of Trustee's Meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 11 from 5:30-7 here at TSAS. 

The next TSAS PTSA Meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 11 from 7-8 pm in the TSAS Cafe'.