SLA Midsummer Updates
Geovany Mendez
Athletics Coordinator
Upper School Athletics Summer Conditioning Program
July 22–August 2
Mondays–Fridays
Refer to the summer practice schedule linked below for times and locations
Upper School students interested in participating in Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, or Girls Basketball this coming year will have the opportunity to participate in a two-week summer conditioning program here at SLA! The conditioning program will begin Monday, July 22, and run five days a week, Monday through Friday, through August 2.
If you are interested in taking part and have not yet received or filled out a permission form, please contact Mr. Mendez as soon as possible at mendez@school.la. Permission slips are required in order to participate.
Practice times and locations vary depending on the sport. All schedules can be found in the Summer Practice Schedule PDF.
Jane McCarron
Dean of Student Life
Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
July 25
6:00 p.m.
Griffith Park Old Zoo
SLA students, faculty, families, and friends, please join the SLA community for a mid-summer meet-and-greet at Griffith Park’s Shakespeare Festival. Tickets are free, but require reserving a ticket in advance on the Festival’s website. Bring a picnic dinner, blanket or folding chair, and wear red and white! Questions? Reach out at mccarron@school.la
Summer Reading Essay: Due August 19
Students will read both assigned books for their grade level and write one essay. An overview of the assigned books can be found at the Summer Reading page on our website. Summer reading essays are due August 19 via email to mccarron@school.la.
For a step-by-step guide to writing the essay:
Middle School students click here.
Upper School Students click here.
Essay Rubric
Students will not receive a grade, but their essays will receive a score that will help students and faculty identify strengths and areas for growth.
Janie Hannon
Dean of Academic Services
New Here Page – Updates!
Check out our handy New Here Page for the most recent updates for new families. Scroll down to “Meet the Parents” for a directory of current SLA parents who are eager to connect with you. We have found from experience that these “mentor” families can serve as a wonderful resource and help ease your transition to community life here at SLA. Feel free to reach out with any questions you feel are best directed to a parent/caregiver!
Incoming students and families can now login to the school portal, Blackbaud. You can find details on the New Here webpage, as well as in your email.
A Reminder to Mark Your Calendars
August 23: New Student Orientation, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
August 26: All Student Orientation, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
August 28: First Day of School
