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Join the free livestream of SAAS in the City on February 27, 2021 at 6 PM.

SAAS in the City is our signature community gathering and fundraiser that celebrates and showcases the transformational impact a SAAS education delivers to our students. The evening will include talented student and alumni performances, inspiring speakers, and more.

During the livestream event, we’ll ask you to “raise your paddle” for Seattle Academy. Donations made during SAAS in the City benefit our Financial Aid programs so that all students receive the full SAAS experience and education so that they can contribute boldly to a changing world. 

If you would prefer to give anonymously please email development@seattleacademy.org. 

Thank you to our 2021 SAAS in the City Sponsors:

Join the free livestream of SAAS in the City on February 27, 2021 at 6 PM.

RAISE THE PADDLE FOR AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Join us for our first livestream SAAS in the City and raise the paddle to make an investment in Financial Aid programs for our students and SAAS community. 

Your donation supports families by removing financial barriers and creating access, inclusion, and belonging so all students can benefit from the full SAAS experience and education. Our student body brings a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives to the classroom and to our community, creating a vibrant learning environment that reflects today’s changing world.

We’ll offer a variety of donation levels and a collective opportunity for everyone in the room to make a difference together.  When the request is made to support Financial Aid, please raise your paddle at a donation level that is meaningful to you. 

GIVING LEVELS

• $100
• $250
• $500
• $1,000
• $2,500
• $5,000
• $10,000
• $15,000
• $28,000 (average financial aid grant)
   

If you would prefer to give anonymously please email development@seattleacademy.org. 

Order of Evening
 

Welcome from SAAS in the City Co-Chairs
Megan Bergerson (Max '23) & Deena McCloskey (McKenzie '23)

Alumnus
Eric Soriano '08

Drumline

Emcees
Fred Northup, Jr.
Eneko Gerard '23 & Kaylee Morris '21

SAAS in the City Video

Alumna
Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas '18

Advanced Instrumental - Red Combo

Message 
David Sheppard (Maya '23), Board of Trustees Chair

Academics, Athletics, Service, Trips/Travel
Beats by SAAS Music Production Students

Dance Project & Advanced Dance

Alumnus
Conner Pierce '18

Message
Rob Phillips, Head of School

Cardinal Choir
Middle School Vocalists, Jazz Choir III, The Onions, and Alumni Vocalists

Raise the Paddle
Fred Northup, Jr.

Alumna
Lynne Siefert '04

Delphine Elliott - Sharing the Stage Club

Alumnus
David Wagoner '04

The Onions

Conclusion
Rob Phillips & Fred Northup, Jr.

 

Join the free livestream of SAAS in the City on February 27, 2021 at 6 PM.

Help us foster community and connection as we reimagine our biggest SAAS party of the year! Become a virtual table captain and invite your friends and family to a fun pre-event on Zoom! The pre-event will feature a fun cooking tutorial by SAAS alumni parent Tom Douglas and his daughter Loretta ‘08, followed by breakout rooms where you can socialize with your virtual table for 15-20 minutes. We will end the breakout rooms in time for everyone to log in and settle in for the live portion of the SAAS in the City program.
 
If you’re not interested in organizing a virtual table but would like to join other grade-level families at a table? Email Darby Frey in the Development Office to get set up.

Here are instructions to get your virtual table set up.

1. To sign to be a table captain. If you don't know yet who will be at your table, simply save the link that says "Edit Your Response" at the end of the survey so you can return to add your guests at a later time.
2. To add your guests, fill out their first and last name and the email account they use for Zoom (VERY IMPORTANT FOR ASSIGNING BREAKOUT ROOMS). Please note that everyone will need a Zoom account, so be sure to ask them to sign up for a free account and provide you with the email address they use for Zoom.  
3. You can continue to add guests by saving the "Edit Your Response" link. While we ask that you have at least 10 people at your table, there is no limit to your group’s size other than the size of the group you are comfortable hosting at your virtual table in your breakout room. Note our Zoom only has a capacity for 200 guests to accommodate breakout rooms, so we may "sell out!" We will let you know as we near capacity.

The deadline to set up a table and add guests is Wednesday, February 24. As thanks for your efforts, we will include all table captains in a live drawing at the end of the livestream event for a $250 gift certificate for a SAAS family-owned restaurant of your choosing (Cafe Juanita, Le Fournil, Mamnoon, Matador, Phoenecia, or Tom Douglas Seattle Kitchen). 

Need an email script to invite guests? Here you go!
 

Dear _____________,
Please join me at a virtual table for this year's SAAS in the City event! We will join together via Zoom at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, for a fun pre-event cooking demo by Tom Douglas and his daughter Loretta ‘08, followed by socializing with everyone at our virtual table. We will wrap up in time for everyone to log in for the livestream SAAS in the City program.
 
If you'd like to join me, please send me the email address you use for your Zoom account. If you aren't on Zoom, it's easy to sign up for a free account. Please note that our breakout room will only work if you log in using the email account you provide me, so don't try to join us event night from another email or phone number, as the system won't recognize you. 
 
I'm looking forward to celebrating with you on February 27. If you haven't already, please also be sure to register for the SAAS in the City livestream. Registration is free, but signing up through the Greater Giving website allows SAAS to target communications and will make it easy for you to support Seattle Academy's exceptional Financial Aid programs during the paddle raise portion of the event.
 
Sincerely,

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Questions about hosting a virtual table? Contact Kristin Wennberg at kwennberg@seattleacademy.org

We are excited to partner with several SAAS-family owned restaurants in the Seattle area, who are offering special menus to enhance your SAAS in the City livestream viewing experience. Support our community AND enjoy a delicious meal!

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