Coming Up...

Join the PTSO at the next meeting on Tuesday, January 8^th at 6pm in the band room. (there is no December meeting)  This is a great way to meet other SOTA families. We will have a guest speaker at 6, our regular agenda items and group discussion from 6:30-7,  then crew work from 7-7:30.  Crew work includes: Communications, Title 1, Fundraising, Senior Class Fundraising, Arts Events Support, Teacher Appreciation and Special Events.  We need your help! It takes a village, so pitch in if you can! Send a message to sotaptso@gmail.com if you would like to assist with the any of the above areas and are not able to make the PTSO meetings.  Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Sports News  

The winter sports season is in full swing. Come out to cheer on the SOTA Silverhawks basketball, bowling, swimming, wrestling, cheerleading & indoor track teams!

Visit the Sports Calendar for a listing of upcoming games, matches & competitions. Game results, pictures & video clips are featured in the SOTASTREAM news…check it out!

The winter sports team and individual photos will be held on Mon. Dec. 10^th in the ensemble theatre from 2:20-  4:30pm. The order forms can be found on the sotarochester.org web page.

Off season conditioning for Girls Softball & Soccer has begun. The new contact for Girls Softball is Ramon Diaz. ramon.diaz@rcsdk12.org  The Girls are currently going to Empire United Sports complex in Henrietta every Wed. at 2:45- 5:00pm for conditioning.  Nicole Hercules continues to be our contact person for Girls Soccer off season conditioning.  Her e-mail is: nmhercules@gmail.com.  We are also offering baseball conditioning every Wed. evening at School #33 from 6:00- 8:00pm. The contact info is: jason.cronberger@rcsdk12.org .   Finally ,we are offering Boys Lacrosse conditioning at SOTA every Friday evening from 7:00- 9:00pm.

Winter II season sport re-qualifications are now taking place in the nurses office for  7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing Modified Basketball, and 7th and 8th grade boys and girls interested in Modified Swimming. Those teams begin their preseason on Jan 2nd.

Friends of SOTA  

Thanks to all of you who have donated to our Annual Campaign!  While we love our parties, the Annual Campaign is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year.  (It’s not too late….)
 
Your contributions have funded recent allocations like these:

• a complete, new drum set for the school.  The old one was “well-used” to put it mildly.
• a new snare drum for the concert and jazz bands
• sticks, mallets and related accessories to better utilize these two new drums
• entry for SOTA students in the City Image Photo Contest (see Susan Rudy for info.)
• catering costs for the Top Scholars event
• catering and other costs for the National Honor Society induction ceremony
• assistance for a student with a unique financial need

 
Friends of SOTA has dedicated funds for moving donated pianos to the homes of musically active students who do not have one available.  If you know of a decent piano looking for a good home, please contact Mr. Gabriele (JOHN.GABRIELE@rcsdk12.org) or one of the music teachers.
 
If you didn’t receive an Annual Appeal letter in November, drop us a line at:and we’ll get one to you.

• Send an email and provide a link to www.racf.org/Scholarships so that students, parents, staff, and community members can easily begin the search for scholarships.
   
• Visit www.racf.org/Schools to find the Scholarship Booklet highlighting the latest scholarship information, along with other promotional materials that can be printed or distributed electronically as needed. On this page, school counselors can also find a link to refer students to scholarships that accept online applications. Be advised that referrals can only be made during the open application period (after 12/15/18), and some are by invitation only.

Upcoming Events

12/14 7pm  Elf Jr the Musical

12/15 2pm,7pm  Elf Jr the Musical

12/17-18  Streetcar Auditions

12/19 6pm  Middle School Art Opening

12/19 7pm  Holiday Choir and Orchestra Concert

12/21-1/1  Holiday Recess

Full calendar of SOTA events

Counselor Corner newsletters

These are a tremendous source of info regarding local opportunities, college visits, scholarships, and more!

Grades 7-9
Grades 10-12

SOTA Handbook

SOTA STREAM

Keep up-to-date with daily announcements, sports updates, staff interviews, and more!  New videos produced daily.

Contact Us

PTSO Team
Allison Bosworth (president)
Michelle Burack (president-elect)
Becca Haak (communications)

School Based Planning Team (SBPT) Parent Reps
Allison Bosworth
Brian Haak
Martin Presberg
LaShunda Leslie-Smith (alternate)
Keisha Seymore (alternate)

Questions or concerns?  Ideas for future PTSO meetings?  We'd love to hear from you!  Simply reply to this email or send us a note at sotaptso@gmail.com