Info Guide2012-13 - St. Scholastica Academy

SSA EVENTS
DANCES — These social occasions are held throughout the school year. Back-to-School, Homecoming,
Christmas, Sweetheart and Junior-Senior Prom are the primary dances held at SSA.
DOVE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT — The 15th annual golf tournament will be held in October
2012 with proceeds benefiting SSA’s athletic program and athletic complex. The alumnae, parents and
community are welcome to be part of this annual event as volunteers and/or players.
DOVE FEST will be held on November 9 at 3:30 p.m. starting with sign-in in the SSA cafeteria. The event
is sponsored by our Student Ministry. It is a fun event for prospective 2012-13 students to get to know our
SSA students on a personal level.
DOVE EXPERIENCE - The spring after-school event is for new students, who meet in the gym for icebreaker
games and to get to know one another. The Parent Dove Experience is held in the cafeteria simultaneously to
their daughters’ meeting in the gym. Parents of new students are there to meet and greet and to learn more
about SSA, the SSA Parent Club and involvement in the school.
FALAYA FLING — The annual Falaya Fling, which is SSA’s major fund-raiser, is an auction, buffet-dinner
and dance held in the spring at the Castine Center. Now in its 28th year, the proceeds are for a designated
purpose or project that benefits our students. The success of this event is due to the participation of our
parents, alumnae, students, and community. A featured bidding section of the Fling is the student art section,
which showcases the creative talents of our students. Burgundy is the featured band and Safe Harbor is the
2012 Falaya Fling Charity. Save the Date: March 24, 2012.
FAMILY PICNIC — A fun-filled picnic is held in the fall for the entire SSA family. The picnic begins with the
celebration of Mass to foster a faith community among our families.
FATHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET — This event is held in November for all students and their fathers. It
is frequently a theme-event at which costumes are often the appropriate attire. The evening involves dinner
followed by entertainment.
GRANDPARENTS DAY — All grandparents are invited to join their granddaughters for a day of fun and
lasting memories. It is held in the spring and features the talents of our girls. Scenes from the spring musical
performed by the SSA Benedictine Players are previewed at this event along with performances by the SSA
choir, the SSA Royalettes and SPS Golden Blues dance teams, and the SSA and SPS cheerleading squads.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER LUNCHEON — The event is usually held at the end of January and is open to all
students and their mothers. This event includes Mass, lunch and a fashion show.
MASSES, PRAYER SERVICES, ADORATION, COMMUNION SERVICES are held throughout
the school year. Parents are invited to attend these events to pray with SSA.
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