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Parent Education Events at SAA

4/29/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

We enjoyed hosting Parenting Gifted Children at Science & Arts Academy last week. Professional counselor and author Catherine Gruener talked about the many common parenting challenges and strategies while leading some hands-on parent training exercises.

SAA faculty speakers Carolyn Manley and Tina Centineo shared more on what schools can do to support the social and emotional needs of gifted children.

If you are interested in learning more about our school, please feel free to schedule a tour or parent meeting. All tours at SAA are private, and offer an opportunity to visit classrooms and speak with teachers. Please contact Mindy Hildebrandt, Director of Enrollment.

Science Olympiad Teams Earn Fourth at State

4/17/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Varsity and Trial Event Teams whose dedication and passion for science was evident as they earned fourth place at the Illinois Science Olympiad State Competition at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign! KABOOM!

Meet Our SEL Coach

4/8/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

Mrs. Centineo joined SAA in 2012 and currently teaches Language Arts to students in third through fifth grade, and serves as the school's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach. As SEL Coach, she ensures that SEL best practices are integrated into classrooms and family partnerships.

SEL enhances students' capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. By providing targeted resources and coaching for teachers, she helps identify the SEL needs in their classrooms and to implement SEL seamlessly across the curriculum. Tina also works closely with parents to establish a strong school-home SEL connection.

IMSA Junior High Math Contest

3/18/2019

by Science & Arts Academy

Last week SAA's Middle School Math Team members participated in the annual IMSA Junior High Math Contest, the premier math competition for middle school students in the state of Illinois.

There were a total of 26 schools at this event, and SAA was one of the top schools in the AA division this year.
earning a trophy for 2nd place overall, along with many other plaques, ribbons and medals.

Congrats to our Math team students!

Regional Competition - Kaboom!

3/11/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

The SAA Science Olympiad team had a great showing at the Regional Competition at Harper College!

The Junior Varsity team finished strong for their final competition and placed 1st overall. The Varsity team placed 1st overall achieving a bid to the State competition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on April 13th!

We are so very proud of the efforts of our team and their dedication to Science!

3-2-1...KABOOM!!!

Meet Our Director of Auxiliary Programs

2/12/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

As Director of Auxiliary Programs, Zach Elkin is a partner in setting the strategy and execution of all operations for SAA's vast array of auxiliary programming, which includes the many extracurricular options SAA students take part in. He is the administrative point person for all extracurricular activities, extended day child care, the school lunch program, and ur Chicago to Des Plaines student transportation service.

Science Olympiad Brings Home Medals

2/4/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

This past weekend the SAA Varsity Science Olympiad team traveled to Solon, Ohio to compete in the Division B Invitational. Our SO team brought home 8 medals competing among 52 of the top teams in the nation from a total of 5 states. We are proud of our team’s results, especially after having missed one week of practice due record breaking cold temps in Chicago.

Thank you to our parents, coaches, and the entire SAA community as we prepare for the upcoming Badger State Tournament in Madison. Everywhere we go, our teams represent SAA with distinction, making new friends among the best SO teams in the country. Way to go Varsity.

On to Wisconsin! KABOOM!!!

Meet Our School Counselor

1/23/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

An integral part of the Student Support Team, School Counselor Carolyn Manley brings over 30 years of teaching and counseling experience to SAA.

Carolyn joined SAA in 2013 and from day one, she has worked to build Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and frameworks into our curriculum and school culture. The SAA counseling program is focused on identifying and alleviating obstacles so that children can work to their fullest potential. Carolyn works with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings, helping students build skills in areas like emotional management, stress management, self-awareness, and communication.

How to Raise Kids Who Thrive

1/16/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

Pick up a copy of Chicago Parent magazine's January issue. Feature article " How to raise kids who thrive" offers parents useful tips to help children thrive, both in and out of the classroom, from Chicagoland educators, including SAA's Dr. Ama Thompson.

15 Games With Pool Noodles

1/15/2019

By Science & Arts Academy

Physical education is not only about fitness. Being active and learning games give students benefits that help them think and function better in their everyday lives in a way that can’t typically be achieved in a regular classroom.

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