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SAA's 2022 Blue Horizon Honoree

5/3/2022

 
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​​On Saturday, April 30, the SAA community gathered for our Annual Benefit, A Whimsical Evening at the Garden, at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The proceeds from the event help support the SAA Scholarship Fund.

During the evening we had the opportunity to pay tribute to the 2022 Blue Horizon Award honoree, presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and unwavering support to SAA.   ​

This year, we are proud to recognize Aviad Sheinfeld, former SAA parent and Chair of the SAA Board of Trustees from 2016 to 2019, for his unwavering support and commitment to the school's mission and core values. ​   


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SAA Alumni in the Community

6/22/2021

 
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Attention SAA alumni, consider attending the 2021 Teen Conservation Leadership Conference (TCLC,) a teen-created event aimed at inspiring teens who have a passion for science, technology, and conservation.  

SAA alumna Kayla Fowler ‘17 is currently the president of the Scholars’ Teen Advisory Council for the King Conservation Science Scholars program at the Brookfield Zoo, leading the planning of this year’s conference. On the speaker docket is SAA alumna Mary Catherine Hanafee LaPlante ’17 who will talk about her work with the Illinois Climate Movement and her non-profit, SpeakUp GreenUp, which worked to eliminate pesticides in her local community.  

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2021 Closing Ceremony

6/8/2021

 
By Science & Arts Academy
On Friday, June 4 SAA ended the school year with our traditional Closing Ceremony. Each year students, faculty and staff gather to commemorate a successful school year, acknowledge their promotion to the next grade, and of course sing our school songs proudly. 

Thank you to the
#SAAcommunity for your support and partnership throughout the 2020-2021 school year! We wish you a safe and fun-filled summer. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2021

6/3/2021

 
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The Class of 2021 was celebrated by the entire SAA community during an in-person ceremony on our campus field on June 2, 2021.

We congratulate our students on the next step in their journeys as they graduate and move on to high school. Many have chosen to attend their local schools, reuniting with their communities and taking advantage of strong and diverse programs, while others will attend independent schools offering specialized programs.

The members of the Class of 2020 have chosen to attend the following high schools:
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 
Beacon Academy
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Glenbrook North High School
Glenbrook South High School
Highland Park High School
Illinois Math & Science Academy
James B. Conant High School
John Hersey High School
Lake Forest Academy

Loyola Academy 
Maine South High School
Maine West High School
New Trier High School
North Shore Country Day School
Northside College Prep
Oak Park River Forest High School
Prospect High School 
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

Snapshot: Enriching and Extending Reading for Your Gifted Child

1/27/2021

 
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We enjoyed hosting Snapshot: Enriching and Extending Reading for Your Gifted Child with Dr. Ama Thompson, Student Support Coordinator at Science & Arts Academy, as part of our Snapshot event series. These 30-minute virtual events are designed for the parents of gifted children and are free and open to the public.  

Dr. Thompson’s presentation touched on the elements of reading development, especially as they relate to the characteristics of gifted readers, and how parents can enrich the reading comprehension of their children through conversation. 

Watch a recording of the presentation »​

Snapshot: Understanding Giftedness at All Ages

1/18/2021

 
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We enjoyed hosting Snapshot: Understanding Giftedness at All Ages with Kathleen Nilles, Parent Services and Communications Manager for the National Association of Gifted Children, as part of our Snapshot event series. These 30-minute virtual events are designed for the parents of gifted children and are free and open to the public.  

Kathleen touched on what parents should look for at the various ages of their child’s development from toddlerhood through high school, and offered a wealth of insight on everything from expanding a child’s interests to social development.  Watch a recording of the presentation »

Snapshots Virtual Events for Parents

5/21/2020

 
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As kids and families settle into the new realities of distance learning, the challenges that they face extend beyond their daily school work.  On Wednesday, May 20  SAA's Director of Enrollment, Mindy Hildebrandt hosted two Snapshot virtual 30-minute events for parents on two very timely topics.

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Science & Arts Academy Hosts Cut for a Cause

3/27/2020

 
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​Teachers and students from Science & Arts Academy (SAA) in Des Plaines hosted their annual Cut for a Cause Event in March. 

Students, parents, faculty, staff and friends gathered to watch eight SAA students and two faculty members donate eight or more inches of hair each to the organization Children With Hair Loss. This organization provides human hair replacements at no cost to children and young adults facing medically-related hair loss.  

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Student Council Donates Over 1800 Pounds of Food

3/20/2020

 
By Science & Arts Academy
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The Science & Arts Academy Student Council challenged the entire school community to be part of the "Food Fight" sponsored by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry's board of directors. From Feb. 1 through March 1, students collected nonperishable food items that would directly support those in need through the Self Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines. Student Council representatives specifically challenged each homeroom to collect at least three nonperishable items per student.  ​Read the article »

International Night 2020

3/11/2020

 
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On March 5, the SAA community gathered for this year’s International Night, themed 'Share Your Cultural Story.”  This special evening is where SAA families have a chance to tell their cultural stories through dance, song, fashion, art and food. 

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