​All across the world, school administrators and government officials have made difficult decisions about closing schools. We are in new territory and struggling to learn the best way to parent our children during these unusual and complicated times. Concerns about coronavirus grow daily, and these concerns can cause fear and worry for all of us, but especially our students. It is important to remember our children are looking to us for reassurance and cues on how to react and respond. 

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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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. 

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.   

Tim Costello, Head of School at Science & Arts Academy, has been awarded a fellowship for the 2020 Klingenstein Heads of Schools Program, at Columbia University’s Teachers College. Mr. Costello is one of only 20 to be accepted to the program each year, selected from a competitive pool of school heads from all around the world. 

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

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SAA's November public parent education event, IQ Testing: Understanding the Process, featured Dr. Vinita Patel. Guests learned more about the process of IQ testing, the various subtests used to determine IQ, the use and interpretation of scores, and more. 
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If you were not able to join us and want to learn more, view the webinar »

​We had a great first day of school! As is tradition each year, school begins with a flag raising and welcome ceremony where our community gathers to celebrate the start of the school year. 

We wish our students and staff an amazing year. #SAACommunity

​After a busy year of running back and forth from school while managing homework assignments and family or personal obligations, summer is the time to take a deep breath and capture those moments where you can truly slow down. 

​For students who have been busy all year, it is important to find time to do the things you and your family truly enjoy. I always remind parents that our students tend to differ significantly from typical kids when it comes to their feelings about summer break. While some of our students cannot wait for a break from school, many others may feel sad and need some time to process their new schedule and freedom.