Thursday, September 30, 2004

Extra Credit

Elementary, Jr. High, and High School students were given an extra credit assignment. If they choose to do it, they can receive up to 10% of extra credit on a unit history test. They were each given a page of instructions. They should NOT try to write the answers on the page I gave them. It is too small.

Our effort in this assgnment is to stimulate critical thinking skills. It is fine with me if children and parents wish to discuss the Presidential they are to watch tonight before the student writes the report. We just ask that all the work be the student's original work, even if it reflects what was discussed in the family.

Thank you,

Pastor Bob

Thursday, September 23, 2004

Dear Parents,

Remember that the fundraiser orders are due on Friday. Please have your order sheet filled in completely along with the checks from those who ordered. If you can't get it in by Friday, Monday is the absolutely last day for your child to get credit.

Thanks,

Pastor Bob

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

I just read that 25% of teachers in Washington DC send their own children to private schools. In my years as a teacher, I've noticed that the majority of teachers seemed to send their own children to private schools. I think that is a very interesting observation.

Pastor Bob

Friday, September 17, 2004

Don't forget there is no school on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 20, 21. The staff will be at a Teacher's Professional Growth Seminar for 2 days. We will provide day care for those who need it.

Pastor Bob

Tuesday, September 14, 2004

We need to make an adjustment to our Yearly Calendar we handed out at the Parent's Meeting. There is a mistake concerning the Professional Growth Seminar our teachers need to attend next week. We had the dates as September 21 and 22. It should read September 20 and 21. You'll find this on the School Menu as well. The school will be closed on this coming Monday and Tuesday. The lunch on the 20th, Chicken Nuggets, will be prepared for Wednesday, instead of Monday.

Sunday, September 12, 2004

School Swim Party


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Go Bobby!

School Swim Party


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A helping hand

School Swim Party


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Jimmy jumps!

School Swim Party


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We're still floating!

School Swim Party


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Having fun on a very hot day

School Swim Party


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Paul takes a flying leap

Parents,

Don't forget that Tuesday is Picture Day. A variety of packages are offered. Pick the one that suits you best. If you do not want to order pictures, we still need to take one of your child for our records. Please send students in uniform for their class photo. They can wear something nicer for their individual photos.

Saturday, September 04, 2004

If you weren't at the meeting, here's a recap:

1. School T-shirts are now available. We have already put in the order, so we can't do another order until we have 24 more units. T-shirts are red or white with the new school logo on them. T-shirts are $7.00 for Youth S,M,L and Adult S,M, L.
XL, XX, XXX are $3.00 more.

Crew neck fleece in Red or white, same sizes are $15.00. $3.00 more for XL, XX, XXX.

Hooded Fleece Jackets are available for $21.00. They are same sizes and colors and come either with or without a zipper.

2. I forgot to mention that each student needs to bring their own set of Headphones. I found them at Office Max for under $7.00 with a 7' cable.

3. No Cell Phones at school, period.

4. No CD Players at school, period.

5. No game boys or other game equipment or electronical devices until after school.

6. Wednesday, Sept. 8 will be an orientation day. Students will probably not be on the computer that day, but will do some book work. We will need to interview students for electives and that will have to be added to the computer program.

7. If it is warm, we may have a swim party on Friday to help the new students get to know the continuing students better. Details will follow.

8. Each student should bring one family sized Kleenex tissue box to share with class.

9. If you didn't pay for your curriculum by August 23, it may be late. That was our deadline. No books are ordered until paid for.

10. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Bob here or simply respond on the GraceBlog and I will be notified by email.