Quick Start Guide 2012-13

2012-13 quick start guide

SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL

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important datesaug 11 - sas open house

aug 13 - First daY oF school

Jan 14 - late start daY For students classes begin at 10:00 a.m.

Jun 4 - last daY For students dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

Jun 5 - last daY For FacultY

holidaYs & school vacations aug 9 - national daY

aug 19 & 20 - hari raYa puasa

oct 22-26 - Fall Break

oct 26 - hari raYa haJi

nov 13 - deepavali

nov 22 & 23 - thanksgiving

dec 24-Jan 11 - Winter Break

dec 25 - christmas daY

Jan 1 - neW Year's daY

FeB 11 & 12 - chinese neW Year (chinese New Year falls on sunday, February 10, and Monday, February 11. the next day, tuesday, February 12, will be a public holiday.)

mar 23-31 - spring Break

mar 29 - good FridaY

maY 1 - laBor daY

maY 24 - vesak daY

taBle oF contentsopen house essentials page 4

open house map page 10

pta page 15

Booster cluB page 16

editorialeditor tamara Black associate director of communications

design lina Wee communications and media specialist

general inquiries40 Woodlands street 41, singapore 738547

[email protected]

+65 6363 3403

editor's note

Welcome hometamara Black associate director of communications did you go home over the summer? You know. Home. the place where the heart is. the place there’s no place like. the place so nice we say it twice: home sweet home. this past summer my daughter and i went home to Longview, the small town in texas where i grew up. as we drove around visiting family and friends, my daughter was impressed by my seemingly innate sense of direction. “Mom, how do you know where everything is? We don’t even have a gPs.” i explained that not much had changed in the last 30 years. some familly members disagreed. One cousin asked, “Haven’t you noticed how different everything is?” When i asserted that the town looked as it always had, my cousin quickly corrected me. “But the target has moved! it’s not near the Walmart anymore. and what about all of those new traffic lights on the loop?” Yes, changes had taken place within my hometown, but bigger changes had taken place within me. i realized that home isn’t the familiar place that resides in my memories, just as it’s not the house where i currently live. While some say that home is where you hang your hat, i believe that home is where you hang your heart. it’s where you know that you belong. For the 2012-13 school year, we welcome almost 800 new students to singapore american school. Many of these families recently left their homes to move to singapore. For some, their time on the little red dot may only be a year or two. For others, the adventure will be longer and might even become permanent.

the great thing about the sas community is that—whether the new families realize it or not—we have a support system waiting for them. We understand what it means to leave behind the known comforts of home to face the unknown realities of life in a new country. and we know what it means to create a new sense of home for ourselves and our families.

My daughter and i noticed that our return from the states and arrival at changi airport felt different this time around. Perhaps it's because by the end of our visit to texas, after we were stuffed with all of the tex-Mex food and sweet tea that we could hold, we were ready to be home. You know. singapore.

Singapore American School CPE Registration Number: 196400340R Registration Period: 22 June 2011 to 21 June 2017 Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

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From the superintendent

Welcome to an exciting year of learning at singapore american school, one of the finest educational institutions in the world. the information in this Quick Start Guide is designed for you, helping each sas family navigate the school at our annual Open House and prepare for a successful start to the year.

as a large school we are committed to ensuring that you have the information you need, when you need it, and that each and every day your student receives the extraordinary care that is the hallmark of singapore american school. We are here to help!

as you work through your day, look for sas team members with red ask me! badges, like the one that you see to the right, when you need directions and help. as you visit classes, purchase uniforms, and enjoy the Pta ice cream social, the team members with the ask me! badges will be happy to guide you to the location you are looking for. and if there is anything that you need, please ask any sas faculty or staff member or just say “hello.” We are all happy to help.

Have a great day and welcome to singapore american school.

dr. chip kimball superintendent of schools


open house essentials

directions to sas BY mrt the Mrt station nearest to sas is Marsiling (Ns8). the campus is a brisk 10-minute walk away or you

can take the free shuttle bus provided during Open House by Yeap transport. the shuttle bus will run at 20-minute intervals from 8:40 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Just look for the big yellow bus outside the Mrt station at the curb.

BY Bus Public bus 912 stops at bus stop number 46369, which is about a 5-minute walk from the sas main gate.

BY car driving directions • Take Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) north to exit 10A. Turn right to Woodlands Avenue 1.

turn right to Woodlands street 41. continue to sas main entrance. Or • Take Seletar Expressway (SLE) north to exit 10. Turn slight left at Woodlands Avenue 1.

turn left to Woodlands street 41. continue to sas main entrance. For detailed driving directions, visit http://www.gothere.com.sg.

parking information (MOre iNFO ON Page 9) • During Open House, vehicular access will be from the front gate only. Parking will be available

in front of the Ps/is, in the elementary covered car park, in the basement car park, and along the Middle and High school driveway. Once campus parking is full, a “car Park Full sign” will be displayed at the front gate. You will find additional parking at the HDB Car Park at Block 426A. If parking in the HdB car Park, please display hourly parking coupons. From the HdB car park you can access the campus via the Middle school pedestrian gate. see the map on page 9 for more information regarding parking.

things to do at open house

log on to the sas campus Wi-Fi

username: wifiguest Password: saswifi

purchase uniForms

uniForm pre-sales and open house sales (MOre iNFO ON Page 7) Opening dates: august 8, 10, 11 (closed august 9 for Public Holiday) Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Payment: accepted methods of payment include sascard, cash, and singapore bank check. credit cards will not be accepted for payment but may be used to top up sascards online. In addition, a DBS bank ATM is located on the second floor of the High School.

ps/is/ms (preschool-grade 8) Venue: elementary gyms c and d

hs (grades 9-12) Venue: Booster Booth on the Hs second floor

learn Your WaY around campus

sas campus map (Page 9) open house map (Page 10)

locate Your class assignments

class assignments will be posted by the divisions beginning at the following dates and times at the locations listed below and will remain posted for the duration of Open House.

ecc Venue: Lobby in front of ecc office

august 10 Friday

3:00 p.m.

ps Venue: Lobby in front of Ps office

august 10 Friday

3:00 p.m.

is Venue: Lobby in front of is office

august 10 Friday

3:00 p.m.

ms Venue: Outside Ms office

august 11 saturday

9:00 a.m.

hs Venue: Outside Hs office

august 11 saturday

9:00 a.m.


enJoY the pta ice cream social

is/ms cafeteria

get Your sascard readY

neW and replacement sascards (MOre iNFO ON Page 12)

sascards for new students replacement sascards for returning students

• New PS families should visit the sascard help kiosk located in the is Lobby to receive important information regarding sascard registration, low balance reminder set up, and sascard top up options.

• New is/Ms/Hs students should have received their sascard at the new student orientation. if your child does not have an sascard, please visit the IS Office or SASCard Office (A109).

• Returning IS students without an SASCard should visit the is office to receive a replacement card.

• Returning Ms/Hs students without an sascard should visit the sascard office (a109) to receive a replacement card.

• The fee for replacement cards is $20 with a $10 refund if the original card is found and returned.

sascard top up stations

ps is ms hs ps is ms hs

online with a credit card cash

• webcard.sas.edu.sg • • • • • is Lobby • •

singapore Bank check • is/Ms cateteria • •

• student store (M103) • • • • • Hs atrium •

• student store (M103) • • •

parent sascards and vehicle passes (MOre iNFO ON Page 13) For security reasons, all parents, family members, and household help who plan to visit the sas campus on a regular basis will need a sascard. in addition, a vehicle pass will be required of all vehicles entering campus. More information as well as an sascard and Vehicle Pass application can be found beginning on page 12.

learn more aBout communitY organiZations

Visit with representatives from the following organizations.

Venue: elementary theater, second Floor, is

• American Association of Singapore• American Chamber of Commerce• American Club• Boy Scouts Troop 07• Cub Scouts• Caring for Cambodia • Democrats Abroad• Elementary After School Activities (EASA)

• Fast Break Basketball• SAS Booster Club• Singapore Oilwomen’s Club (SOC)• Tabitha• USA Girl Scouts Overseas• US Embassy• Young Life Singapore• Temple University

Venue: elementary gym B, second Floor, is

• SACAC• Savitar Tennis• Speed Institute

Food and Beverage outlets

You may purchase food and beverages during Open House at the following locations:is/ms cafeteria: Hoe Brothers catering hs cafeteria: Hoe Brothers catering, subway, Food Haven other locations in hs: eagle Zone, crepes de France


open house essentials

tips and more inFormation aBout open house 2012 changes From last Year’s open house

uniform sales• PTA and Booster Club will sell both uniform tops and bottoms as well as PE uniforms. Lim’s

department store will not be on campus during Open House.• Uniform sales will take place at two locations for Open House. PTA will sell uniforms for students in

PreSchool through Grade 8 in Elementary Gyms C and D located on the second floor at the back of the intermediate school. the Booster club will sell uniforms for students in grades 9 through12 at the Booster Booth located on the High School second floor outside the HS office.

• Accepted methods of payment for uniforms will be SASCards, cash, and Singapore bank checks. Please note that credit cards will not be accepted for payment of uniforms. However, credit cards may be used to top up sascards online. a dBs bank atM is located on the second floor outside the High School office.

New Locations• Community organizations will be located in the Elementary Theater on the second floor of the IS.• SACAC (Singapore American Community Action Council) will be located in Elementary Gym B (the

one with the rock climbing wall) on the second floor of IS.

dress comFortaBlY

the sas campus spans 37 acres. this means that families—and especially those with students in more than one school division—will be traveling over a large area. Please dress comfortably for the tropical weather.

high school technologY

New High school studentsall new students must take their laptops and stop by the Hs tech Help center (H308) on Open House or during the first two days of school so that they can:• Get configured to the SAS wifi• Set a SAS password• Set a Gmail password

returning High school students• Returning students with new laptops must take the computers to H308 to get configured to the

sas wifi.• Passwords for returning students have not changed. If a student cannot remember his/her

password or need to have a password reset, please stop by H308 tech Help center.

Want more information about High school technology including purchasing information? go to http://www.sas.edu.sg/page.cfm?p=594.

insurance coverage

the school maintains commercial insurance coverage for customary risks, including comprehensive liability, loss of school-owned property and fire insurance. the school does not maintain medical or accident insurance for students, parents or guests or for theft or loss of personal property, such as laptops and mobile phones. You are encouraged to arrange coverage with one of the many singapore carriers.

updating Your contact inFormation

if you moved over the summer and need to update your contact information, please complete the online form at https://www.sas.edu.sg/page.cfm?p=676. if you have any questions about the form or would like to contact us directly with your updated contact information, please email [email protected].

visiting teachers and classrooms

class lists will be posted at the foyer of each division. We hope you enjoy meeting your children’s teachers and visiting various classrooms, libraries, and other facilities. if you wish to discuss your child’s individual needs with a teacher or counselor, we ask that you schedule a time to do so outside of Open House.


uniForm pre-sales and open house sales dates: august 8,10,11 (closed august 9 for public holiday) hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ps/is/ms (preschool - grade 8) Venue: elementary gyms c and d, second Floor in intermediate school See map on page 9

hs (grades 9 - 12) Venue: Booster Booth, second Floor in High schoolSee map on page 10

the sas student uniform consists of a white polo shirt with an embroidered logo and navy bottoms. the shirts for preschool through grade 8 have a specific logo while the shirts for grades 9 to 12 have a different logo. in addition, the navy bottoms have an embroidered sas logo, usually at the bottom hem.

a sampling of uniform options

• Uniform Polo Shirts (Preschool through grade 8)

• Uniform Shorts • Uniform Trousers • Uniform Yoga Pants

• Uniform Skorts • PE Shirts (Preschool through grade 8)

• PE Shorts • Sweatshirts

methods of payment accepted at pta sales and Booster Booth sascard, cash, and singapore bank checks *Credit cards will not be accepted for payment of uniforms. However, you may use your credit card to top up your SASCard online at webcard.sas.edu.sg and then use your SASCard to pay for uniforms. In addition, a DBS bank ATM is located on the second floor outside the High School office.

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uniForm sales during the school Year Beginning Monday, August 13, you may purchase uniforms at the venues listed below.

ecc/ps/is/ms (preschool–grade 8) Venue: Pta Office (see Map) Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. days: Monday through Friday on regularly scheduled school days

hs (grades 9–12) Venue: Booster Booth on the second floor (see Map) Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. days: Monday through Friday on regularly scheduled school days

sas student uniForms


student uniFormsA new student dress code goes into effect in August 2012. The modified dress code will read as follows:

• In order to better enforce our current dress code, all uniform bottoms will have the sas logo embroidered on the hem, and the logo must be visible at all times. starting in august 2012, students will be required to wear these new uniform bottoms.

• Students are to remain in school uniform for the entire school day. the sas uniform consists of navy blue bottoms with the embroidered sas logo and a white sas polo shirt. uniforms are available from Pta sales (for preschool through eighth grade), Booster Booth (for ninth grade through twelfth grade), and Lim Meng keng department store in Holland Village (all grades). You may order the uniform bottoms only through Lands’ end uniform division.

• Please note the following additional uniform guidelines:- school uniforms must to be worn as purchased and may not be altered in any way. this includes no

rolling-up shorts and rolling-down skirts.

- the embroidered school logo (on the bottom hem) must be visible at all times.

- a white or blue siNgaPOre aMericaN scHOOL sweatshirt (purchased at the Booster Booth) or a solid navy blue or white sweater or sweatshirt may be worn over an sas uniform shirt. No commercial logos, stripes, or designs are permitted.

- uniforms must fit appropriately and be clean with no holes, tears, or frays.

- underwear may not be visible at any time.

- a solid white t-shirt or white sas t-shirt may be worn under the sas uniform shirt.

Please note: to allow time for local vendors to receive inventory and to allow transition time to the new dress code guidelines, the new sas-embroidered uniform bottoms will not be required for Middle school and High school until January 2013.

since younger students at the ecc/Primary school and intermediate school sometimes wear hand-me-downs from older siblings, these two divisions will be flexible about requiring students to wear the new embroidered uniforms. We realize as parents replace these uniforms they will come in line with the new dress code guidelines.

pe uniForms primary school/intermediate school/middle school (preschool through grade 8)Participating in Pe often results in students getting hot and sweaty. sas piloted a moisture-wicking uniform option for students. using focus groups to generate feedback from Middle school parents, students, and teachers, we decided on the new fabric, design, and logo. consideration was given for the comfort, breatheability, coolness, wear, speed of drying, and design of the uniforms.

Last year, selected Middle school classes from grades 6, 7, and 8 piloted the uniforms. the students’ feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and sales began in January 2012 for all Ms students. Based on the success of this pilot, the Primary and intermediate school administration and Pe departments have decided that a change in uniform would be offered for the 2012-13 school year. the improved uniforms will include the moisture-wicking shirts and shorts. they will also have a designated decal area to write the child’s name.

to ensure a smooth transition period, and to allow returning students to get complete use of the uniforms they currently own, Ps, is and Ms Pe departments will allow both cotton and moisture-wicking shirts and shorts to be worn throughout the 2012-13 academic year.

high school (grades 9 through 12)Dry-fit PE uniforms will be available for high school students at the Booster Booth beginning in August. PE shirts will be offered in both the current cotton material and a new dry-fit material. PE shorts will be transitioned to a dry-fit material as the current nylon stock is depleted. also beginning in august, Pe shorts will be available in “basketball” style (which is the current style) or “running” style, (which is a short version) also in dry-fit fabric. We’re excited to offer these new options to our high school students. the other divisions will offer a different Pe option and high school students will be required to purchase their uniforms from the Booster Booth only.

sas student uniForms


WOODLANDS STREET 41

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REAR GATE

STRICTLY NO PARKING AREA

FRONTGATE

MAIN SECURITY

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COVERED CAR PARK:40 LOTS +

1 HANDICAP LOT

OPEN AREA:130 LOTS

OPEN AREA:90 LOTS

BASEMENT CAR PARK:170 LOTS +

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HDB CAR PARK BLOCK 426A

Hourly parking coupons are required.

Vehicular access will be from the front gate only. Parking will be available at the following locations: • In front of the Primary School • In front of the Intermediate School • In the elementary covered car park located behind the PTA office • Basement car park at the High School • Along the Middle and High School driveway Once campus parking is full, a "car Park Full sign" will be displayed at the Front gate. You will find additional parking at the HdB car Park at Block 426a. if parking in the HdB car Park, please display hourly parking coupons. You may then access the school via the Middle school (Ms) pedestrian gate.

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parking spaces

pedestrian crossing

Go to http://bit.ly/sasflow or scan this QR code for parking and traffic flow schematics

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singapore american school campus map


open house 2012 map



All SAS students are required to have an SASCard for identification purposes. the sascard, however, is much more than just an id card. in fact, it offers many conveniences to sas students and their families including:

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cashless purchases at campus food and beverage outlets cashless vending machine purchasesPta sales purchasesBooster Booth purchasesstudent store purchasescheck out of materials from libraries Yeap transportation bus access for grades 3 and up Printing and copying on campus

nets FlashpaY Features oF Your sascardin addition to campus-based features, the sascard can also serve as a Nets FlashPay card with a separate account that allows cardholders to use their sascard off campus with Nets FlashPay merchants on the Mrt, Lrt, public buses, in many taxis, and at more than 8,000 merchants island-wide.

the Nets FlashPay account can be topped up at the iNets kiosk in the High school atrium or at off-campus top up points such as 7-eleven, cheers, and bank atMs. However, the Nets funds, unlike the sascard funds, are stored directly on the card. therefore, if the card is lost, the Nets money is also lost and cannot be recovered.

register and top up Your sascardOnce you receive your sascard, you can add funds to your account and begin using your card on campus.

create an online sascard account

• Visit webcard.sas.edu.sg and complete the simple form. if you have already set up an sascard account, you can log into your account using the same link. if you have multiple children at the school, you may use this login and password to register each sascard holder in your family. simply complete an online form for each child, using the same login (email address) and password for each individual.

set a low Balance email reminder

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Once you have created and logged in to your sascard account, you must click the preferences link to the right of the card balance amount in order to activate the low-balance email reminder feature.From there, enter the email address at which you wish to receive the low-balance reminder.if you wish to change your low-balance amount, you may customize it to your preference. all student accounts have an automatic default low-balance amount of $20.

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even if you have an existing sascard account, you must manually activate the low balance email reminder feature by selecting the preferences link.if you have multiple accounts under a single login, you must set a low-balance email reminder for each account individually.if you are using an iPad or another type of tablet to access your sascard account, you must click on the Full site link in order to login, top up using a credit card, and update your preferences.

sascards and vehicle passes For parents, FamilY memBers, and household help For security reasons, all parents, family members, and household help who plan to visit the sas campus on a regular basis will need a sascard. in addition, a vehicle pass will be required of all vehicles entering campus. You will receive an email from the SASCard Office notifying you when your SASCard and/or vehicle pass is ready. When your pass is ready, you may collect it from the SASCard Office (A109). If you have not yet completed an application for your sascards and/or vehicle passes, you may pick up an application or drop off a completed application (found on the following page) at the SASCard Office (A109). Please note that applications submitted at Open House will take three weeks to process. For more information, visit www.sas.edu.sg/SASCard or contact the SASCard Office at [email protected] or 6360 6075.

sascard and vehicle pass

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A. Provide a copy of the following required documents for each applicant:

Valid Passport (page showing the applicant’s information) Current passport‐sized photo (digital or scanned photo should have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi and measures 400x514) Work permit / dependent pass / NRIC (front and back)

A. Return by email Step 1) Verify and/or Complete the application form Step 2) Prepare soft copies of the required documents Step 3) Email both the updated form and soft copies of the required documents to [email protected]

B. Alternatively, you may return by post or by hand. You may mail in your completed application form together with the required documents and passport‐sized pictures to:

SASCard Office Singapore American School 40 Woodlands Street 41

Singapore 738547

Should you find it more convenient to return the documents by hand, please use the drop‐off box located at the main entrance Guardhouse.

More information on the SASCard can be found at the FAQs section at www.sas.edu.sg.

For record matching purposes please provide the following:

Name of child enrolled at SAS. If more than one child is enrolled at SAS, please provide details for your youngest child.

Child’s Full Legal Name: ________________________________ Child’s Student ID / Current Grade: ____________________

4. SASCard Office Use Checked by: ____________________ Date: ______________ Amount collected: ________________ Date: ______________ Processed by: ____________________________


Welcome to the new school year. to those of you who have just joined sas, i’d especially like to extend a warm welcome to our community. i hope you and your family will enjoy a rewarding experience throughout the time you are with us. By having your child enrolled at sas, you are automatically a member of the Pta. We are fortunate to be part of a community where effective parental involvement in our school enriches the day-to-day educational experiences of our children. You are an important partner in the success of sas, and i hope you will consider volunteering in one of the many Pta service or event committees. aside from raising funds that go toward supporting numerous academic, athletic and extracurricular programs, the Pta also focuses on supporting and organizing events that bring the sas community together. Becoming active as a Pta volunteer will enable you to establish yourself within a network of information, and will afford you the opportunity to be meaningfully involved in your child’s school life.

pta at open houseaugust 11, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.to kick off the year, i would like to invite you to attend the Pta ice cream social during Open House on saturday, august 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the intermediate school/ Middle school cafeteria. You can enjoy Free sundaes and popsicles. coffee and tea will also be served.

If you are new to SAS, please also stop by the PTA Office during Open House to pick up your Welcome Pack and meet some PTA board members. Our office is located just after the main entrance to the school in the glassed-in half-moon office on the ground floor. We will be on hand to answer questions or just say hello. Included in the packet is last year’s sas directory along with other information to help you settle in.

pta neW parent Welcome coFFeesWe will host divisional New Parent Welcome Coffees during the first week of school in the PTA office. At these sessions you will have the opportunity to meet other new parents and get to know the school and Pta better.• ECC & Primary School: Thursday, August 16, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.• Intermediate School: Thursday, August 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.• Middle School: Wednesday, August 15, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

pta Welcome Back coFFee and general meetingaugust 29, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., drama theateri would also like to invite all of you to the Pta Welcome Back coffee and general Meeting, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, august 29 at the sas drama theater. at this event, superintendent dr. chip kimball will introduce the sas administration team. there will also be an overview of plans for the school year, and you will have the opportunity to sign up for various volunteer opportunities in your child’s classroom and with Pta events and services. the following organizations will also have sign-ups at the event: Boosters, community Library, cub scouts, Boy scouts, girl scouts, tabitha and caring for cambodia.

i would like to offer you our assistance in addressing any concerns or answering questions you might have about the school or community. During the first few weeks of school, you’ll see many members of the PTA board wearing badges. Please feel free to stop any of us to introduce yourself or ask questions. You can also contact us at [email protected] or call any member of the board. Pta information and contacts can be found at our website: http://www.sas.edu.sg/pta.

i look forward to seeing you around campus, and i wish everyone a happy and healthy school year.

arathi nilakantan Pta President [email protected]

For more information, please visit the Pta website at http://pta.sas.edu.sg. to contact the Pta, please email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

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the Booster club would like to extend a warm welcome back to sas. the Booster club is a volunteer organization for all high school parents. We are involved with the school and student body in numerous ways throughout the year. Our main goal is to support extra-curricular programs as well as provide opportunities to bring our community together. We raise money throughout the year with sales at our Booster Booth, our BBqs, and several social events. in the past, these events have included a trivia Night, Home tour, singapore art in transit, and race Night but we are always looking for new ideas. all the funds raised by the Booster club go entirely to our athletic department, our Visual and Performing arts department, the campus clubs, hospitality, and interim scholarships.

Our volunteers are the backbone of this organization. Not only are they putting in hours behind the scenes, you will see many parents working on campus during the school events. We are particularly busy during our tournaments and academic competitions as we welcome athletes, students, and many visiting parents to our campus. the Booster club meetings are once a month and are open to all high school parents. it’s a great way to know what is going on in the high school as well as an opportunity to get involved.

Booster cluB Welcome coFFeeWe will be hosting a Welcome coffee on september 5 at 10:00 a.m. in room H301, please mark your calendars and we hope to see you there. if you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the Booster Booth or email me at [email protected].

Best wishes for a great start to the school year!

maria cremaBooster club President

high school activities and athleticsduring the First Week of school

date/day time venue activity

august 13 Monday

3:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m. auditorium Musical informational meeting for students interested in participating in the 2012 October musical production.

august 14 tuesday

3:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m. auditorium Musical auditions continue

august 15 Wednesday


4:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Please read Hs bulletin for information regarding where cross country, soccer and Volleyball teams will meet to begin their respective try-outs.

First season sports try-outs begin

august 16thursday



cross country, soccer and Volleyball try-outs continue

august 17Friday

3:15 p.m - 6:00 p.m. room H301 Model united Nations informational meeting.


cross country, soccer and Volleyball try-outs continue

Booster cluB


S.A.S. Sports & Dance Camps

Registra)on: Forms in HS Office, MS Office, Ac3vi3es Office

Dates and Time: August 6, 7, 8, 10; 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Eligibility: Open to all students going into grade 6-‐12; Limited spaces available

Coaches: Led by SAS Varsity Coaches and Faculty Dance Instructors

Fee: $120.00

Dance Soccer

Volleyball

HS and MS Dance Studios

HS and MS Gyms

Stadium, Turf and North Fields

Tracy Van Der Linden, [email protected]

Tico Oms, [email protected]

Kim Criens, [email protected]

Camp Loca)on and Contact Informa)on:

Events: 4-‐Day Dance, Soccer or Volleyball Camps


singapore american community action council overview of sacac sportsSACAC is a non-profit organization that serves its membership by providing a variety of services and programs which promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. sacac sports provides extensive and varied sports programs to athletes of all skill levels. We

offer over 15 sports throughout a 4-season year. Our core programs include Baseball/softball, gymnastics, soccer, swimming (the Fighting Fish), and the only american football league in singapore, saFL (the singapore american Football League).

Membership is required for participation in sacac sports. the annual family membership fee is $190 and additional fees are applied per sport. there are three sports seasons during t he year and registrations are scheduled about two to three weeks prior to the start of any season.

For more information please contact sacac sportsSACAC Sports Office (Singapore American School), H216 t: +65 6363 6454 F: +65 6368 9757 e: [email protected] W: www.sacac.com 40 Woodlands street 41, singapore 738547

season 1 season 2 season 3

gYMNastics (18mo-12th)teNNis (k-12th) sWiMMiNg (k-12th) sPeed (5th-12th) scuBa (10-adult) BasketBaLL (k-8th) sOccer (1st-6th) BaseBaLL Pre-season (5th-8th) FLag FOOtBaLL (2nd-4th)FOOtBaLL (5th-12th) cHeerLeadiNg (k-8th) sOFtBaLL Pre-season (5th-8th)

gYMNastics (18mo-12th) teNNis (k-12th)sWiMMiNg (k-12th)sPeed (5th-12th)scuBa (10 –adult) BasketBaLL (k-8th) sOccer Pee Wee (Prek-k) BaseBaLL (5th-12th) sOFtBaLL (1st-4th)

gYMNastics (18mo-12th) teNNis (k-12th)sWiMMiNg (k-12th)sPeed (5th-12th)scuBa (10 –adult) BasketBaLL (k-8th) BaseBaLL (1st-4th)tBaLL (Prek-k)

season 4: summer Programs to be determined.

SACAC Counselling offers a wide variety of resources including: counselling and psychological support for individuals, children, adolescents and adults; couples

and families; workshops; adoption services - adoption home studies and adoption support group; psycho-educational assessment; career assistance & guidance; a

comprehensive mental health library and community liaison groups.

SACAC Counselling’s main focus is to help people gain a better perspective on life’s problems and identify alternative solutions. SACAC Counsellors have a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Our team includes Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, and Marriage and Family Therapists. SACAC Counselling’s high standard of professionalism has been a trusted resource in Singapore for nearly 40 years.

Areas in which counselling is offered include: Low Mood/Depression Cultural Adjustment Anxiety Reduction Children/Adolescents Issues Relationship/Marital Concerns Divorce/Separation Parent/Child Relationships Grief/Loss School/Academic Problems Substance Issues Stress Management Trauma Anger Management Eating Disorders Adoption/Home Studies Conflict Resolution

For Appointments please call 6733-9249

10 Claymore Hill, Singapore 229573

Tel +65 6733 9249 Fax +65 6733 9321 Email [email protected] Web www.sacac.sg


• Teaching credential and several years professional teaching experience in a Western educational environment (Preschool through Grade 12)

• No teaching credential but teacher certification courses with several years professional teaching experience in a Western educational environment (Preschool through Grade 12)

• No teaching credential but several years professional teaching experience in a Western educational environment (Preschool through Grade 12)

SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOLCPE Registration Number: 196400340R • Registration Period: 22 June 2011 to 21 June 2017Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

The above criteria provide the greatest opportunity for the best match between our classroom needs and our substitute teachers in order to be able to deliver an exemplary educational program for all students. If you find that your qualifications and experience do not match well with the above requirements but you still have an interest in being a part of an SAS classroom, we encourage you to consider applying as a substitute for our instructional assistant positions (please see main "Working at SAS" web page for this position.) Visit our website www.sas.edu.sg/careers to learn more.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERSSAS welcomes your application for substitute teaching positions.

sign ups:

sas open house august 11

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. elementary gym enquiries: [email protected] www.bsatroop07.com

PUBLIC HOLIDAYSAug 9 - National DayAug 19 - Hari Raya PuasaOct 26 - Hari Raya HajiNov 13 - DeepavaliDec 25 - Christmas DayJan 1 - New Year Feb 10-12 - Chinese New YearMar 29 - Good FridayMay 1 - Labor DayMay 24 - Vesak Day

IMPORTANT DATES

• Jul 18-27 - New Faculty Arrival & Settling-In

• Jul 30-Aug 3 - New Faculty Orientation

•Aug 6 - First Day for all Faculty

•Aug 11 - SAS Open House

•Aug 13 - First Day for Students

•Sep 20 & 21 - In-service Days (No school for students)

•Oct 17 - PLAN/PSAT, 12:15 p.m. (Early Release for High School students only)

• Jan 14 - 10:00 a.m. Late Start for All Students

• Jun 4 - Last Day for Students (11:30 a.m. Dismissal)

• Jun 5 - Last Day for Faculty

SCHOOL VACATION (No school for students and all staff)

Aug 9 - National DayAug 19 & 20 - Hari Raya PuasaOct 22-26 - Fall Break (No school for students, faculty & instructional assistants)

Oct 26 - Hari Raya HajiNov 13 - DeepavaliNov 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving Dec 24-Jan 11 - Winter Break (No school for students, faculty & instructional assistants)

Dec 25 - Christmas DayJan 1 - New YearFeb 11 & 12 - Chinese New Year(Chinese New Year falls on February 10, Sunday and February 11, Monday. The next day, February 12, Tuesday will be a public holiday.)

Mar 23-31 - Spring Break (No school for students, faculty & instructional assistants)

Mar 29 - Good FridayMay 1 - Labor DayMay 24 - Vesak Day

QUARTER DATES

•Quarter 1: 42 daysAug 13 - Oct 12

•Quarter 2: 42 daysOct 15 - Dec 21

•Quarter 3: 48 daysJan 14 - Mar 22

•Quarter 4: 45 daysApr 1 - Jun 4

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