Week of May 5, 2008

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS:

Thursday, May 8th…Progress Reports e-mailed home

Thursday, May 8th…Open House for Prospective Families

Monday, May 12th – Wednesday, May 14th…Gently Used Book Sale

Friday, May 16th…Lower School Spring Concert…Minimum Day dismissal, 12:00

Monday, May 19th & Tuesday, May 20th…Dance Team Tryouts for students in Grades 4, 5 & 6 for the 2008-2009 school year

LOWER SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT…MAY 16TH!

Please be reminded that Friday, May 16th is a minimum day dismissal, 12 noon. 

GENTLY USED BOOK SALE…

May 12-14, 2008 - 8:00-8:30 am and 3:15-4:00 pm – Bruce Library.  Stock up for some great summer reading!  Wide variety for all ages and all reading levels!  You won’t want to miss the bargains!  Please contact Heidi Galloway with any questions. 

DANCE TEAM…NEW FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR! 

We are excited to be able to offer a new extra-curricular activity for students in grades 4, 5, & 6 next year!  Mrs. Joni Sue Wilhelm is passionate about worship and dance!  She will be leading our dance team next year and they will have opportunities to perform at pep rallies, concerts, etc.  Tryouts will be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 19 & 20.  May 19th is a combination of parent information meeting, interest level and tryouts.  Information will be sent home with your child’s Monday Letter on May 5th and 12th.  Please contact Mrs. Baker with any questions. 

Week of april 28, 2008

CALENDAR ITEMS:

Tuesday, April 29…Cultural Diversity Fellowship, 6:30-8:00, Bruce Library

Thursday, May 8th…4th Quarter Progress Reports

Friday, May 16th…Lower School Spring Concert

LOWER SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT, MAY 16TH…

Please be reminded that Friday, May 16th is a Minimum Day with 12 noon dismissal. 

LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE A HEART TO SERVE OTHERS!

Our lower school students, Pre-K through 5th grade have a heart for others…they recently gave the seniors approximately $300.00 toward the missions trip to Costa Rica.  This money will go to help children in an orphanage.  Students dedicated their chapel offerings for several months for this purpose.  Additionally, students participated in Jump Rope For Heart in March.  They raised approximately $6,000 to support the efforts of the American Heart Association!  I am so proud of our students and the desire they have to be Christ to others through their heartfelt giving!  

Week of April 7, 2008

CALENDAR ITEMS:

Monday, April 7-Friday, April 11…Standardized Testing Week

Monday, April 14-Friday, April 18…Lower School Food Drive (please see information below)

Wednesday, April 16…Lower School Spring Pictures

Thursday, April 17…Pastor Appreciation Day

STANDARDIZED TESTING WEEK:

Please make sure your child arrives on time each day…8:15.  Eating a healthy breakfast is also very important! 

FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT OAK RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH HOMELESS MINISTRY:

The Lower School students have the opportunity to participate in a food drive during the week of April 14-18, 2008.  All canned goods and non-perishable items can be brought to the Multi-Purpose Room.  These items will go directly to Oak Ridge Baptist Church to help keep their food pantry stocked for the homeless ministry.  Thank you for your help!  Please contact Mrs. Baker with any questions. 

PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER:

Please continue to keep Mr. Thompson, our upper school principal, in your prayers as he recovers from surgery. 

Please keep the seniors in prayer as they continue to serve on their missions trip in Costa Rica.