30 Sep 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016

Upper-level English Literature

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In the upper-level English classes, we are currently analyzing the following topics: “Coming to America” (English 11-American Literature), “Seeking Justice, Seeking Peace” (English 12-British Literature), and “In Search of Identity” (AP English Language and Composition). Through diverse literature, the English 11 classes are exploring how America has always been a land shaped by immigrants through the.. read more →

29 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Collegeboard PSAT

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On Wednesday, October 19, the Collegeboard PSAT will be optional (students can choose to take or not take Collegeboard PSAT) for all high school students, grades 9-11. This test measures critical reading, math, problem-solving, and writing skills. It provides students practice for the SATs and gives feedback regarding important academic skills. As you know, SATs.. read more →

29 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Maine College of Art to visit SLAS

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THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 2016 4:00PM IN ROOM 120 SIGN-UP WITH MR. JAY Located in the heart of the Portland Arts District, Maine College of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art, a Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as Continuing Studies for adults and youths, including a Pre-College intensive for high school.. read more →

29 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016

2nd Grade learn about government

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In Math, 2nd Grade are learning about Fact Families and how they can help us solve missing addends in our math equations. Fact Families also help us understand inverse relationship between addition and subtraction. We enjoyed “Fishing for the Rule” in a given sequence of numbers. We wrapped up our first unit of Social Studies and.. read more →

29 Sep 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016

Early Years: Yoga Class

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This week we completed our first author study by reading books only by Donald Crews.  We learned what an author and illustrator do and found out that sometimes the same person does both jobs, and sometimes two or more people work together.  During our week we read 5 books—Truck, Sail Away, Freight Train, Harbor, and.. read more →

26 Sep 2016
Monday, September 26, 2016

Back to School Bash 2016

Back to School Bash, Events, News, Parents, Photos, Sports, Students

This year’s Back To School Bash was a day filled with fun games, great entertainment, delicious food, and many educational activities for our students! Most of all, It was a great time for all our SLAS community to come together and get to know each other even better. We want to thank all our families who came and.. read more →

12 Sep 2016
Monday, September 12, 2016

A Day with Mooselight Kingdom

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Thursday was a very special day for SLAS middle school students and high school music theory students.  The USA based band, Moose Light Kingdom, spent the day at SLAS performing their songs and speaking with our students about music, forming a band, and the many aspects of the musical performance industry.  SLAS students had many.. read more →

12 Sep 2016
Monday, September 12, 2016

Gradelink Training Complete

News, Parents

We would like to thank all the parents who took the time to attend our two Grade Link training sessions on Thursday, September 8th.  Grade Link is the primary way for parents to keep in close touch with their child’s progress throughout the school year.  If you have any issues with connecting to or using.. read more →

06 Sep 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Back to School Bash 2016

Events, News

Our 3rd annual Back to School Bash is fast approaching! SLAS admin, staff, and PTA volunteers are busy preparing games and other activities for all our families to enjoy!   This year’s event will be our biggest Back to School Bash, yet!  This event is a great opportunity for all our parents and teachers to get.. read more →

27 Jun 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016

Caught in a Trap!

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Secondary Drama Class Performs Mousetrap On June 15th, SLAS was proud to present two showings of The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, a murder mystery play set in a snowstorm in England. The secondary students were treated to a showing at 1:30, and at 6 pm family and friends gathered to watch the evening performance. The.. read more →