SOA PTSA

Trident United Way has an exciting volunteer opportunity-help fill 1,200 backpacks with supplies for Tri-County students!
We had a couple of SOA students help last year.

Yes- We can take volunteers under 18 years of age. We need parent/guardian contact information.

August 8th and 9th to assemble the bags with supplies.

Interested?
you can sign up for a shift
https://www.tuw.org/SupplyDriveVolunteer

or by emailing Trident United Way Volunteer Director, Katherine Torbush ([email protected])

2023 School Supply Drive Volunteer Interest Form | Trident United Way Sign up to volunter for the 2023 Trident United Way Young Leaders United School Supply Drive Packing Days! Thank you for your interest in volunteering to help pack donated school supplies into backpacks. Our goal is to collect enough supplies and backpacks to support 2,000 in the Tri-County communit...

☀️Big Summer Blowout! ☀️
Limited quantities of top quality SOA merchandise.
—>Champion Hoodies
—>Crewnneck Sweatshirts
—>Throwback Joggers
—>Premium Tshirts
—> magnets/stickers/gymbags
And more!

Place you order by June 1st and it will be delivered to your student on or before June 6th.

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Good morning SOA! Looking for a little help on short notice but for a good reason. An 8th grade teacher is putting together an 8th grade waffle breakfast tomorrow morning to let them know the teachers see they are working hard. She is looking for a few donated items:
-Pearl Milling company complete pancake mix
-cooking spray
-plates/forks
-toppings (chocolate chips, spray whip cream, fruit are examples)
-use of some power strips.

The Cafeteria has been very gracious to allow use of their space. Just let me know if anyone can send anything in and I will put you in touch with the teacher. Thanks for all y’all do for the students!!

Principal Profile - Shannon Cook, Charleston County School of the Arts

The School Improvement Council (SIC) will meet via Zoom this Tuesday, October 11 at 5 pm. We encourage anyone in the SOA community to attend and contribute. Here is the link and more info. is below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://charleston.zoom.us/j/87379784965
Meeting ID: 873 7978 4965
Passcode: 067637

Want to support SOA Classroom Teachers?
Check out their Amazon Wish Lists

https://soaptsa.memberhub.com/w/teacher-wish-lists

(Updated Weekly)

Where is your SWAG?

If you ordered prior to August 1 and have not received your order it will be delivered to your student in the next week or so.

If you ordered after August 1 (but before October 15) if will be delivered to your student by Nov 18.

If you ordered SWAG before August 15 your orders will be available at Back-to-School night on Sept 6 & 8.

Orders placed between August 15-November 11 will be available before the holiday.

Teacher snacks stocked for your 1st day of school tomorrow! Wishing everyone a smooth start to a great year! Welcome back SOA students, teachers and Staff!

We are sold out of most Spirit wear! But we are placing another order this week!

Place your order by this Friday for delivery before Labor Day!

soaptsa.memberhub.com/store #

BIG PUSH for SOA PTSA Membership and Spirit Wear orders!

If you have not already purchased your 2022-2023 membership please consider supporting your students and SOA teachers through the PTSA!

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SOA has open seats in 9th and 10th grade in several art major areas and will be conducting auditions for these seats in July. Any student artist who is interested in applying should fill out this Google form (via the QR code) as soon as possible; a staff member from the school will reach out to schedule an audition. Spread the word!

New SWAG is here!

Order by June 27
Pickup at registration!

soaptsa.memberhub.com/store #

While you're there grab your 22-23 PTSA Membership.

Not sure what we do? Or how your Membership helps SOA?
- PROVIDES SECURITY OFFICERS FOR SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
- FUNDS SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
- SUPPORTS TEACHER APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES
- PURCHASES CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENTS
- BACKS SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS & DANCES

How Does Charleston School of the Arts Rank Among America's Best High Schools? See how Charleston School of the Arts in North Charleston, SC ranks among America's best high schools.

Be sure to wear and share orange on Wednesday, October 20 to promote anti-bullying and show that CCSD is united in showing kindness, promoting acceptance, and encouraging inclusion.

Did you know that the T in PTSA is for TEACHER? The PTSA supports teachers at SOA by providing appreciation breakfasts, faculty meeting lunches, teacher mini-grants for classroom needs, and now with the help of SOA we have created a space for SOA teachers to unwind and grab a snack on-the-go!

Help us provide all sorts of goodies for our teachers by purchasing items from our SOA PTSA Teacher AMAZON WISH LIST.

Items purchased will be sent directly to SOA!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NOQ02T83AI9G?ref_=wl_share

This Friday. OCT 1, SOA SENIORS AND STAFF can enjoy some Food Truck goodies.

10:30 AM to 1"00 PM

Food Trucks will accept pre-orders as well as walk-up orders!

Pre-Order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaBe-SEA4A0xzBSL-jFf0kEfK_qqIjdZFrWs2QUDo7uKeBpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Cash or RevTrak payment.

Stay tuned for more Food Truck Fridays where we will be rotating between all grades!

High School Club Day will be this Friday, September 17 during lunch in the breezeway (outside of the cafeteria.) Students will have the opportunity to sign up for a wide-array of clubs ranging from Community Service to Film, Culinary and much more. Get involved!

Haven't joined SOA PTSA yet? Your membership is so so so important to everything we do to support yearly SOA activities and your child.

We would love to have you join us!

Why should you join the SOA PTSA?
The number one reason to join the PTSA is to benefit your child.
In doing so, you also help SOA! When you join the PTSA, you join a community that encourages student achievement and enriches the learning environment.

BECOME A MEMBER NOW!
https://soaptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/128435

How Your Membership Helps SOA:
-Provides security officers for school performances
-Funds Senior Scholarships
-Supports teacher appreciation activities
-Purchases classroom enhancements
-Backs field trips and school dances
-Provides Reflections awards

REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK AND NEXT.

Check the schedule below to see when you need to head to SOA to complete registration.

Don't forget to purchase your SOA PTSA membership ahead of time to save time in the line!

12th Grade 7/28/21 9am – 11am
11th Grade 7/28/21 1pm – 3pm
10th Grade 7/29/21 9am – 11am
9th Grade 7/29/21 1pm – 3pm
8th Grade 8/2/21 9am – 11am
7th Grade 8/2/21 1pm – 3pm
6th Grade 8/3/21 9am – 11am
Families w/Multi-Grade Students 8/3/21 1pm-3pm

https://soaptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/128435

Registration is this week and next! And the PTSA is in need of 2 volunteers to cover the SOA PTSA table at Registration on August 2 from 9-11 and 1-3.

Duties include securing memberships and contact information from families.

Is anyone interested and available?

Send a message here and we will get you connected!

Why should you join the SOA PTSA?

The number one reason to join the PTSA is to benefit your child.
In doing so, you also help SOA! When you join the PTSA, you join a community that encourages student achievement and enriches the learning environment.

BECOME A MEMBER NOW!
https://soaptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/128435

How Your Membership Helps SOA:
-Provides security officers for school performances
-Funds Senior Scholarships
-Supports teacher appreciation activities
-Purchases classroom enhancements
-Backs field trips and school dances

2021-2022 Registration is next week!

In order to pick up a schedule, all Google Forms linked below must be completed. Please complete them prior to your arrival for registration.

21-22 CCSD Permission to Swim on Fine Arts Field Trips
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCu7SKxuM8TDCvHnzNj2rTRlmzNEh3OarhUqh7BpWrEhAzgg/viewform

21-22 CCSD Code of Conduct & Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Review
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIz4tHCifaYJKK_o-Psu8qTRHJRlraSWt-4pnMShyTAGe0vA/viewform

SOA 21-22 Art Major Policy Re: Enrollment
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf59q6UURxggqh7kSJah5r7XVfBjm78HJ8wUjREoA8J94YH4A/viewform

SOA 21-22 DENIAL of Release of Student Information to Media
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjxZO9iPIPaeDmoGS89rYDnB9Dx6wqgAXSzn-Mgb5Mu-fB9Q/viewform

SOA 21-22 Emergency Contact Information
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQK7MLjKbEOQA-PoQbaveyRkV1l0o8xYzye87AK_iv1xvxew/viewform

SOA 21-22 Special Considerations
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBcaTr3nUyrfp5wMGqejEi_rOBEtHqffps_M22_KqqiHAywA/viewform

SOA 21-22 Transportation Information
Registration-Facts & Fees
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEv9_cNw3-lAZyBLCv4pFn3FlpvWg1yPl65AwccbkJhKsrVw/viewform

Please also complete and bring registration forms that were sent home this week.

12th Grade 7/28/21 9am – 11am
11th Grade 7/28/21 1pm – 3pm
10th Grade 7/29/21 9am – 11am
9th Grade 7/29/21 1pm – 3pm
8th Grade 8/2/21 9am – 11am
7th Grade 8/2/21 1pm – 3pm
6th Grade 8/3/21 9am – 11am
Families w/Multi-Grade Students 8/3/21 1pm-3pm

During registration you’ll be able to:
-Purchase T-Shirts or other spirit items
-Pay major fees
-Join PTSA $50/Family
-Pick up textbooks
-Drop off the Free/Reduced Lunch form
-Turn in forms sent home this week
-Pick up schedules (Or meet with the bookkeeper to review obligations)

Fees listed below can be paid during registration or in advance online at https://ccschoolofthearts.revtrak.net/
*Please bring a printed receipt to registration.

Registration fee $47
Parking Pass $37 (11th-12th graders)
12th Grade Fee $130

7th Grade Parents: Please bring the updated immunization form that shows vaccinations required for 7th graders.

11th and 12th graders: Click to access the SOA/AMHS Parking Regulations document and the SOA Parking Application, the forms needed to reserve a parking space. You will need to print the forms, fill them out and bring them with you to registration.

We would like all of our families to be a part of our PTSA! Click here to enter your contact information to receive important emails throughout the year, join PTSA and buy school swag or spirit items at the PTSA Hub
https://soaptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/125773?query_by=migration

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Charleston School of the Arts - 2021 Graduation Ceremony Watch the live stream of the 2021 SOA Graduation Ceremony on June 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. from the District 4 Stadium in North Charleston.

The last day of school will be a half day (with an 11:30 am dismissal) this Friday, June 18; lunch will not be served and supervision will not be provided after students leave campus. Report cards will be emailed home the week of June 21. Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer full of laughs, fellowship, and good health!

Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select Charleston School of the Arts as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.

How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select Charleston School of the Arts as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app

TOMORROW NIGHT AT 6:00 PM! You are all cordially invited to the 2021 Creative Writing Major Virtual Senior Thesis Reading on Wednesday, May 12 at 6:00 pm. This annual event is a culmination of seven years in the creative writing program, a celebration of all the hard work that our seniors have put into their art form. The event will be hosted live right here on the Charleston County School of the Arts page and will feature our 15 incredible senior authors, as they read from their recently published books. We hope that everyone can tune in and show their support for all that our senior writers have accomplished!

Tickets are on sale now for the SOA Fashion and Design program’s 8th Annual Fashion Show! The theme this year is “Overlooked” and focuses on important historical figures who may not have made it into the history books. All shows will be virtual (though some can be viewed through in person small groups in the Rose Maree Myers Theater) and will run at both 6 and 8 p.m. The VIP Premiere Night will be Friday, May 21 and additional shows will be held Thursday, May 27 and Friday, May 28. Buy your tickets today at www.soacostumefashiondesign.com

Teacher Appreciation Greetings Parents and Guardians, We are looking forward to celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7 and would love your help.  As they have taken on the challenges of COVID, our faculty members continue to rise above like surfers on a wave, so we're celebrating with a beach-themed week of fun...

This week brings an Early Release Day on Friday, April 2 which means school will conclude at 1:30 pm; Spring Break will be next week from Monday April 5 through Friday, April 9. Have a safe, fun, and relaxing week off!

Countdown to SOA SPIRIT WEEK this coming week! (Please follow dress code.)
Monday, March 29: MISMATCH MONDAY (Mix up those colors, patterns & prints for your most mismatched look!)
Tuesday, March 30: TIE-DIE TUESDAY (Show off your favorite tie-dye attire!)
Wednesday, March 31: WHERE-IN-THE-WORLD WEDNESDAY (Let's see those shirts or clothes from your favorite vacation destination!)
Thursday, April 1: TROPICAL THURSDAY (Bring your tropical prints!)
Friday, April 2: FAVORITE T-SHIRT FRIDAY (Wear your favorite t-shirt to kick off Spring Break!)

VOTE NOW! SOA is honored and delighted to be a finalist for Best Public School in the Charleston City Paper’s Best of Charleston 2021 awards! Final voting opens today and closes on Wednesday, April 7. Click here to vote directly for us and spread the word! https://www.bestofcharleston.net/attractions-and-city-living/best-public-school

VOTE for SOA!

www.bestofcharleston.net

We love this video about SOA. School Choice opens soon. Share with your friends and have then apply!

Charleston School of the Arts Choice Video