FRiday Note - January-15-2010

Head's Corner

Dear Saklan Community:

I include below the descriptions of the scholarship opportunities for next year. The Academic Merit Scholarship requires a comprehensive application process. The application and supporting paperwork will be available in the front office and on our website early next week.

Head’s Scholarship

At the discretion of the Head of School and the Director of Admissions and in consultation with the faculty, the Head’s Scholarship is awarded to that ascending Middle School student who consistently demonstrates the best characteristics of a Saklan student, including academic achievement, character, and active participation in the school community. This need-based scholarship will not exceed $10,000 per year, and will be renewed annually through graduation, assuming the recipient meets scholarship expectations.

Academic Merit Scholarship

At the discretion of the faculty and in consultation with the Director of Admissions and Head of School, the Academic Merit Scholarships will be awarded to a student going into the fourth through eighth grades and who demonstrates exceptional academic performance, character, and leadership. Eligible applicants include new students who are applying for admission to Middle School for the 2010-2011 academic year or currently enrolled Saklan students who will be rising into the fourth through seventh grades for the 2010-2011 academic year. To be considered applicants must complete all Academic Merit Scholarship application requirements as outlined in the supporting documents. The Scholarships consist of a tuition remission award renewed annually through graduation, assuming the recipient meets scholarship expectations. For the 2010-2011 academic year, the award amounts are as follows: the Lower School (4th & 5th grades) scholarship award is $12,000. The Middle School award is $16,000.

Betty Hague Scholarship (funded by the Hague Family)

At the discretion of the faculty and Head of School, the Betty Hague Scholarship is awarded to that current Saklan student in kindergarten through eighth grades who demonstrates exemplary character, academic diligence, and social leadership. Mrs. Hague’s commitment to education has opened educational opportunities to numerous children and families. Her generosity provides assistance to students so they may attend independent schools and participate in field trips and co-curricular school activities. The successful candidate will be awarded $3,000 tuition assistance. The Betty Hague scholarship is a one-year, need-based award.

Should questions arise regarding these scholarships, please feel free to give me a call or stop by the office.

Many thanks to the Middle School and participating families for donating over 900 pounds of food to the Alameda County Food Bank.

Have a great long weekend-

David A. Hague
Head of School

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Auction Update

Happy Friday Saklan Families:

It's new and it's cool!

Check out the Auction blog for updates and cutting edge news regarding our cornerstone fundraising event and community party.

Your auction Chairs are excited to announce that the planning for our March 27th auction and party is well under way. We have met with our catering manager, our auctioneer and the amazing room parents. We are inspired by the energy and support of the parent community but we are still seeking volunteers for the lead up to the event and for the night of the event as well. If you even have a small amount of time to volunteer or a special skill to share, check out our blog for our contact information and sign up today.

For more up to date information please check our Auction blog at
http://saklan.org/auction/

Kate Dey & Carol Goldman
California Dreaming Auction Chairs

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The 2009-2010 Annual Giving Fund

We Are All In This Together: Goal: $130,000

Our Annual Giving fund is our top annual fundraising priority because it helps close the gap between tuition and the increasing cost of school operations. It provides essential flexibility and maximum benefit in directing resources to the areas of greatest need, such as teacher salaries. With your generous support, we are able to retain talented faculty, support language, art and music programs and fund needed facility improvements as well as our financial aid program.

We invite you to help sustain our wonderful school through your generous support of our Annual Giving Fund each year. All gifts, large and small, directly benefit current students. You donation is put to immediate use on campus for your child today!

Thank you for your support of Saklan.

Kate Dey

Annual Giving Fund Chair

We are ALL in this Together!

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PA News

PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING - Friday, January, 15th

Thank you to Dave Hague for providing an interesting and informative presentation on ERB Test scores and Saklan’s CAIS Reaccreditation process at this morning’s Parent Association meetin.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT - Friday, January 22nd

Remember... Family Fun Night is next Friday, January 22nd from 5:30– 8:30pm at Holy Trinity Church (next door to Saklan)

Bring your whole family for:

• Hot Dogs, Salad Bar and Ice Cream
• Enjoy Music, Dancing and Coloring
• Try Your Luck at BINGO and Limbo
• Win Prizes!

All of this for the low price of $20 per family!

Also, all families in attendance will be entered into a Raffle Drawing to Win Auction Related Prizes. Family Fun Night forms went home today in your Friday Folders. Please RSVP in the office or via email to Hillary Conlon at hcinteriors@yahoo.com by Jan 20.

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After school ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Registration for the second trimester offering of enrichment classes is now open.

Please return your registration forms along with payment to Emoke Veres in the main office.

NEW: Jewelry Making for Beginners
Grades: Kindergarten - 5

Dragonfly Designs will offer a free Jewelry Making demonstration for all children who are interested in signing up in this new enrichment class. The demonstration will be held in front of the school, outside of the kindergarten classroom, on January 19th, 2010 between 3:00 - 4:00. Parents are welcome.

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ADMISSIONS

2010-11 RE-ENROLLMENT

Early Re-Enrollment for the 2010-11 school year will begin in February. You are encouraged to re-enroll early as Early Re-Enrollment has a very distinct benefit - the Early Re-Enrollment tuition will rise at a lower percentage than the standard tuition. If you miss the Early Re-Enrollment deadline, your tuition will be at the new 2010-11 tuition rate.

Below are the Early Re-Enrollment dates:

• February 5, 2010 - Early Re-Enrollment Contracts will be mailed to all returning families.
• February 19, 2010 - Early Re-Enrollment Contracts will be mailed to all families who have applied for Financial Aid (provided the required documentation has been submitted).
• February 29, 2010 - ALL contracts and deposits are due. The non-refundable deposit amount is $1,500 per student.

Below are the payment plans that will be offered. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with them as some of the details have changed. If payment is not received on the 1st of the month, a 1.5% late fee will be assessed.

• PLAN A - Full Pay Plan - full amount due by May 1, 2010
• PLAN B - 4 Month Pay Plan - payments due May 1, August 1, Nov 1, 2010 and March 1, 2011.
• PLAN C - 8 Month Pay Plan - payments due May 1, June 1, July 1, Aug 1, Sept 1, Oct 1, Nov 1, 2010 and March 1, 2011.

FINANCIAL AID

If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid for the 2010-11 school year, please start the application process now. Click here to download the Financial Aid forms or email dparish@saklan.org to
request a set be mailed to you. You may also log onto http://sss.nais.org to start completing the required PFS. January 14, 2010 is the deadline to submit your FA application to the School.

ADMISSIONS REFERRAL PROGRAM

Saklan is a growing community, however, we rely on all of our current families to help us grow each year. If you know a family that would be interested in receiving information regarding the School, please let the Admissions Office know. Our Admissions Referral Program is designed to keep our family growing, and to thank you with a $500 tuition credit for doing so. Click here for more information.

UPCOMING GROUP TOURS

• Friday, January 22 – 8:30am

PRESCHOOL PREVIEW DAYS

• Wednesday, Jan 20, 8:45-9:45

The 2010-11 APPLICATION DEADLINE is January 29, 2010.

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