Announcements

Our PEEWEE basketball schedule is in progress, but you can mark your calendar for the following dates in the meantime:

• November 18 (Away) vs Laurel Home School (@Southeastern Baptist College)
• December 5 (Home) vs Presbyterian Christian
• December 16 (Home) vs Lamar Christian
• January 6 (Home) vs Laurel Home School
• January 13 (Away) vs Presbyterian Christian
• January 16 (Home) vs Laurel Christian
• January 24 (Away) vs Laurel Christian

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Mark your calendars for the upcoming photo days. Forms/info will be sent out closer to the dates.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024: School Days Photos & Basketball Banner Photos

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024: Makeup School Days Photos & Senior Portraits

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024: Basketball Photos, All Teams & Individuals

Thanks,

Rebekah Sims, SBA Yearbook Sponsor

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Dear Patrons,

As you know, Sylva-Bay’s Raffle is our one major fundraiser and is an important part of the school’s annual operating budget. This year’s raffle drawing will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, during our Homecoming game's half-time. You do not have to be present to win.

Being sent home with students this week will be four (4) tickets for you to purchase, sell or complete if you have already paid for your tickets. The cost of each ticket is $100. The cost of the ticket may be split between several purchasers for a share of the proceeds-for example two people may purchase a ticket for $50.00 each, four for $25.00, etc. Each purchaser’s name must be listed on the reverse side of the ticket. (For families with more than (1) student with at least one student in preschool or elementary, tickets will be sent home in the youngest student's folder. Homeroom teachers will give junior high/high school students without younger siblings their tickets)

Tickets will be drawn and total cash prizes of $10,000 will be awarded in the following amounts: First ticket drawn will be awarded $100, the 2nd ticket $200, the 3rd ticket $300.00 and the 4th ticket $400, the 5th ticket $1500, and the 6th ticket $2,500 and the 7th ticket $5000.00.

Each family (who has not already paid) will be invoiced for the amount of $400.00 via FACTS. As online payments and/or collected payments are returned, the amounts will be applied and deducted from your overall amount owed. Ticket stubs and outside payments must be turned in to the school office no later than Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. to be eligible for the drawing. Any unsold tickets must be paid for by the end of the 9 weeks for your student(s) to participate in exams.

Sincerely,

Hope Hull, Bookkeeper

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FACTS Users,

FACTS implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) yesterday thus you will be prompted to set this up when making a payment of any sort very soon. I will provide a set up instructional video as well as frequently asked questions below. If you need assistance, I will be glad to help or you may call FACTS Support at 1-866-800-6593. Below is also a help video with instructions.

CLICK Link: please use this link
Password: MFAsetup

What is MFA?

MFA is a secured access method that requires users to support their credentials by supplying two or more pieces of evidence, or “factors,” to log into a system. One factor is something the user knows, such as a username and password. Other factors utilize something the user has in their possession, such as an authenticator app or secure code sent to a secondary email. Using multiple factors provides an additional layer of security to help prevent unauthorized access.

Why is FACTS requiring this change?

The security of your school and family data is at the forefront of each and every decision we make at FACTS. As more aspects of our lives become dependent upon our ability to access information through mobile and cloud-based services, it has become increasingly important to ensure the integrity of the users behind the devices attempting to access this information.In support of our commitment to providing the highest levels of security for our products, FACTS has made the decision to begin utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA).

When will MFA be required?

Beginning November 13th, 2023, FACTS will roll out MFA for families that access the following FACTS products: FACTS Tuition Management. Beginning early 2024, MFA will be required for FACTS SIS. (Gradebook, Cafeteria Ordering ,Homework, etc.)

What if user does not have a mobile phone or devices to facilitate MFA. Are there other options to comply?

Users will have the option to use email verfication

What authenticator app should I use?

Apps can be downloaded on your phone and some can be downloaded via desktop. FACTS recommends using one of the following, but does not currently limit which option(s) you use.

• Google Authenticator
• Microsoft Authenticator
• Authy by Twillo

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August 16: Blue, White, Gray Day
August 23: Fiesta Day
August 30 - OPEN
September 6: Camo Day
September 13: Glow Party
September 20: Throwback Day
September 27: Jersey Day
October 4: Pink Out Day
October 11: Disney Day

HOMECOMING:
October 15: Heros vs Villians
October 16: Country vs Country Club
October 17: Future vs Fifties
October 18: Blue vs White

October 25: Western Day

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Please note that ACT super scores are NOT accepted.  Students may also begin to earn community service and/or volunteer hours beginning May 15th of their 8th grade year.  

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

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