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Earlier this year, SAA students told the cameras a bit more about their SAA experience.
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Hear what they had to say »
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By Science & Arts Academy  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 »
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By Science & Arts Academy
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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Our Science Olympiad teams finished strong in their last two invitationals of the season!
For The University of Chicago Invitational in January, our teams went up against some of the best in the state. Varsity finished in the top ten out of 36 teams for six events, placing 3rd overall. Junior Varsity finished in the top four out of 16 teams in ten of their events, for an overall ranking of 2nd. At the Kildeer District 96 invitational, there were 43 teams present. Our Varsity finished among the top 5 in eleven events, for 2nd overall with six gold medals! Our Junior Varsity team won top honors among JV-ranked teams present, earning top 5 medals in 11 events, including 4 gold medals. Please join us in congratulating our teams, parents and coaches for all of their hard work. We are excited for the College of Lake County Regionals in March. By Science & Arts Academy  Our Science Olympiad team braved the Chicago area weather conditions today to compete at Rockford Christian Middle School, in Rockford, Illinois. It was a strong competition with nearly 40 teams at the Varsity and Junior Varsity level from all areas of Illinois, including nationally ranked teams. Overall, our varsity team earned second place and our junior varsity team earned third. Our parents, coaches and the SAA community are very proud! #Kaboom #ScienceOlympiad #SAACommunity
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!
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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! 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.
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