Let's all take a moment to reflect on the lives lost on 9/11.
It was certainly a dark day for the United States.
May we remember all the first responders and innocent people and those who were left behind.
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The Raptor Activities Booster Club is a huge supporter of SCLA. Please consider becoming a member. We support ALL activities at SCHS!
Thanks to our SCLA Booster Club Rep, Melissa Gambirasi for all her support.
Find out more here: RABC Info
Do you have a volunteer account on Track it Forward?
All of our volunteer opportunities run though this online service, and you can keep track of all your hours! Parents, you can have an account too, they are free! That way you will get email notification of all the volunteer opportunities that are happening.
SCLAers must have 25 hours each year to be allowed to continue in the program. If you don't have an account- sign up here: Track it forward link
Be sure to use your SVVSD account. (Adults do not need a SVVSD account to sign up)
If you have questions contact Jacob Boettcher, our SCLA Volunteer Coordinator.
There is also a Track It Forward App you can download on your Ipad.
SOME EXCITING CHANGES!!
Our Blog will be coming out bi-weekly with updates from our SCLA Ambassadors.
Sept. 25 will be our new addition blog featuring the following segments!
Co-Presidents Keira Hook and Emily Atwood
- Presidential thoughts- Sharing a message about SCLA.
Vice President Gretchen Devereux
- Student Spotlight- sharing info on what SCLA students are accomplishing.
Secretary Jeffrey Meier
- Alumni Corner- What are the SCLA Alum accomplishing?
Treasurer Sam Willett
- What's next? College scholarships, letters of intent for athletics, Senior plans as they unfold.
Leadership Training Coordinator Elizabeth Willes
- Leadership Moment- a motivational thought about leadership.
Volunteer Coordinator Jacob Boettcher
- Volunteering opportunities
Senior Rep Hunter Johnsen
- Senior Capstone Projects information
Junior Rep Darrah Gaffney
- What's happening in SCLA 11
Sophomore Rep Parker Nicholas
- What's happening in SCLA 10
Freshmen Rep Connor Hansen
- What's happening in SCLA 9
SCLA uses your SVVSD Email.
If you don't have your SVVSD Email account on your Ipad-
STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND ADD IT NOW!!
You need to be responsible to check that email account and check it often.
THANK YOU!!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SIGN UP FOR OUR 2016 TRIPS!!
SEPTEMBER 30th is the deadline for both the Spring Break trip to Puerto Rico and the summer trip to China. Contact Ms. Adams for more information.
Spring Break 2016
Puerto Rico 7 days
Cost includes: Airfare, hotel, Tour bus, tour director, 3 meals a day, entrance fees and tips. All you need is your spending money! Adults are welcome to join us, but be prepared. This trip is made for kids and is fast paced!More info here: Spring Break Puerto Rico
Day 1: San Juan
Arrive in San JuanDay 2: San Juan
Take a tour of El Yunque Rainforest
- Only tropical forest on U.S. soil
- Home to many plant and animal species not found anywhere else
El Yungue Visitor CenterEnjoy free time at Luquillo BeachDay 3: San Juan
Visit Camuy CavernsTake a guided sightseeing tour of Old San Juan
- La Fortaleza
- San Juan Cathedral, site of the tomb of Ponce de Leon
- Capitol Building
- Paseo de la Princesa
Visit El Morro
- The oldest Spanish fortification in the Caribbean
Day 4: Ponce
Travel to PonceVisit a Coffee PlantationVisit Ponce Art MuseumWalking tour of Ponce
- Plaza Las Delicias
- Parque de Bombas
Cooking class and dinner in PonceTravel to La PargueraBioluminescent Bay boat tour
- Illuminating microscopic marine plankton that give the bay its glow
Day 5: La Parguera
Enjoy a snorkeling excursionTravel to San JuanEnjoy a salsa lessonDay 6: Fajardo and San Juan
Excursion to FajardoTake a guided tour of Cabezas de San Juan Nature ReserveFree time at Fajardo BeachDay 7: San Juan
Depart for home
Summer 2016
CHINA
14 Days
This amazing trip will give you a chance to explore one of the most interesting countries on the earth!
Cost includes: Airfare, hotel, bus, tour director, entrance fees, Breakfast and dinner. You will be responsible for lunch, tips and spending money.
More information here: China 2016 tour
Day 1: Fly overnight to China
Day 2: Beijing
Meet your Tour Director at the airportDay 3: Beijing
Take a guided tour of BeijingVisit the Summer PalaceEnjoy a dragon boat ride (April-October)Participate in a Taiji lessonVisit the Forbidden CityVisit Tiananmen SquarePeking Duck dinnerDay 4: Beijing
Visit the Beijing ZooTravel to MutianyuTake a tour of the Great Wall of ChinaParticipate in a tea ceremonyDay 5: Xi'an
Fly to Xi’anTake a bike ride on the ancient City WallAdd this in-depth excursion
Tang Dynasty show and dinner
Day 6: Xi'an
Take a guided tour of Xi’anEnjoy free time in Xi'an
- Drum Tower
- Bell Tower
- Muslim Quarter
- Food Street
Visit the Terracotta WarriorsDay 7: Guilin • Yangshuo
Fly to GuilinTravel to YangshuoTake a walking tour of Xi JieDay 8: Yangshuo
Take a guided tour of YangshuoTake a Li River bamboo raft excursionClimb Moon HillTime to explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Liu Sanjie performance
Day 9: Shanghai
Travel to GuilinFly to ShanghaiVisit the Shanghai World Financial CenterEnjoy free time on the BundDay 10: Shanghai
Take an expertly guided tour of ShanghaiVisit the Jade Buddha TempleVisit Yu Yuan GardenSee Nanjing LuDay 11: Shanghai
Take a tour of SuzhouVisit the Master of the Nets GardenDay 12: Hong Kong
Fly to Hong KongWatch "A Symphony of Lights" from the Avenue of StarsRide the Star FerryDay 13: Hong Kong
Take a guided tour of Hong Kong
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Aberdeen
- Repulse Bay
Take the Peak Tram up to Victoria PeakVisit Stanley MarketVisit Man Mo TempleEnjoy a Dim Sum tastingDay 14: Depart for home
