Kindergarten Graduation 2025: A Joyous Celebration
https://youtu.be/evgi2_md0SM There’s nothing quite like the excitement of the 2025 Kindergarten Graduation at SAA—a milestone that fills the gymnasium with families, laughter, pride, and just the right amount of joyful chaos. This year, 27 enthusiastic graduates stood tall, ready to celebrate a full year of learning, growing, and making memories. Leading the charge is the […]
Preschool Graduation 2025: Celebrating Our Little Graduates
https://youtu.be/_4vpvthw-rw Preschool Graduation 2025 at SAA was a joyful evening as 11 little graduates prepared to move on to kindergarten. The excitement was real, and the pride was visible in every smile. With the help of their rockstar teachers, Malinda Cayabyab, Caitlin McCray, and Sara Rupnow, the kids performed a fun song with actions that […]
Spring Pops Concert 2025
It’s time for the the 2025 Spring Pops Concert. Every spring, something kind of wonderful happens in front of the gym at SAA. The sun starts to set, families pull out folding chairs, someone hands you a cone of melting vanilla—and then the music begins. It’s casual. It’s outside. And it’s packed with good music […]
Muffins with Moms 2025: Meaningful Learning with 2nd Grade
https://youtu.be/SHbSX17-3yI A Sweet Tradition Rooted in Learning The 2025 Muffins with Moms is more than a charming second grade event at SAA, it’s a joyful celebration of literacy, love, and the lifelong bond between students and their families. Each spring, just before Mother’s Day, our second graders work on one of the most beloved projects […]
Carmichael Community Service: Middle School Feeds 1500 People
The Carmichael Seventh-day Adventist Church Community Service Food Bank is a busy place every Wednesday morning. It started in a small room with a handful of dedicated seniors and a few shelves of canned goods. Today, it’s one of the largest weekly food ministries in the Sacramento area—serving over 1,500 people every Wednesday. And at […]
5th Grade Revolutionary Speeches and Cardboard Heroes
https://youtu.be/dCPZQJy6jWY History, but Hand-Painted The 5th grade revolutionary speeches were once again a highlight of the elementary experience at SAA for 2025. There’s something wonderfully odd about walking into a room full of ten-year-olds pretending to be long-dead patriots. But that’s exactly what you’d find in the MPR this week during our annual American Revolution […]
Little Oaks Disc Golf Course: A Teacher’s Passion Turned Community Treasure
https://youtu.be/SuaVPAq_kLA Most people don’t expect to hear the clanging of disc golf chains echoing through an oak grove behind a K–12 school—but they’re there at SAA. Little Oaks is what happens when a 4th grade teacher with a love for the game looks around campus and says, “You know what would fit here?” Then actually […]
Tammy Turk Named 2025 AAMP Teacher of the Year
Carmichael, CA – SAA is thrilled to announce that Tammy Turk has been selected as the 2025 AAMP Teacher of the Year by the Adventist Association of Movement Professionals (AAMP). Recognized for her dedication to student wellness, innovative movement education, and commitment to whole-person learning, Tammy will be honored at the AAMP Annual Convention on […]
What Is an Adventist Christian School?: A Guide for Curious Families
What makes an Adventist Christian school unique? Maybe you’ve heard of one and are curious about how it differs from other private or Christian schools. Or maybe you’re considering enrolling your child but want to know more. The short answer? Adventist Christian schools offer a well-rounded education that nurtures students academically, spiritually, and socially. They […]
Why Writing Feels Hard—and How to Master It with Mentor Texts and AI
https://youtu.be/QNohYmxAh5E?si=CAaH5h8VwpMeiYHn Why Students Struggle with Writing—And How to Fix It At Sacramento Adventist Academy, students recently had the privilege of attending an insightful lecture by Dr. Peñaflorida, PhD from Pacific Union College. As an expert in literacy and writing instruction, Dr. Peñaflorida shared valuable perspectives on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding student writing, offering strategies […]