Pottery Class

Please don't forget that tomorrow, Wed. Dec. 1, we will be having our pottery field trip. Each student needs to bring $15.00 to participate. This is an all school activity. We will be taking pictures and video of the event.

Pastor Bob

Parents,

You should be receiving a flyer tonight with your child regarding our Pottery Field Trip next Wednesday, Dec. 1st. Each student should bring $15.00 for the event which will cover the cost of the clay, 2 firings in the kiln, glaze, return of project to the school and an exciting assembly for the students. Please start bringing in the $15.00 fee on Monday. This is considered a field trip as it is an educational experience in the arts that most of the students have never witnessed before. Students may wish to bring a large t-shirt to use as an art smock. The process isn't that messy, but if they touch their clothes while working on the potter's wheel, they will get themselves dirty.

I thought some parents might like to know what's happening with some of our alumni from last year.

Alan Twing came by church last week to say hi. He's signed up for the Navy and will be heading out, I believe he said, in 6 months for boot camp.

Robert Fernandez and Anthony Badami are both in Graphic Design schools working on Macs and loving their classes so far.

Robert Wainwright is attending a school of broadcasting.

David Sotello came by the other day. He was working at UPS, but recently got a new job and I can't remember where...maybe Home Depot? The memory is going...

Announcement: High School Parents

Some of you were asking at conferences about the literature class. Each jr. & sr. high student has been assigned a book to read. They are to read through at least the first chapter by Monday, November 22, and turn in a summary of that chapter.

Hope that helps. They will be doing a chapter by chapter summary to ensure they are keeping up on the book and that they actually read the entire book. (Some didn't last time) Obviously, they are going to have to do a few chapters a week to keep up.

Also, some students have not taken advantage of extra credit assignments and projects offered to them. Parents were surprised by that. I offered several Extra Credit assignments the first quarter on the Presidential Election that covered history and English. You might want to tell your son or daughter that you want them to do the extra credit if they are struggling.
-Pastor Bob

Today we enter day two of our Parent/Teacher Conferences. We had a good day spending time with parents, talking about the success stories of their children and helping to fine tune any problems we may be having. Overall, things are looking very good at Grace and we thank you for your support.

We have received the highest rating by Alpha Omega for our school. This not only makes us happy, but should make you feel happy to know our school is keeping high standards for each child. We have had two students move away, so we have a place for a couple of new students. If you know someone who you think would do well at our school, please have them contact us and we'd be glad to work with them - Pastor Bob

Pumpkin Patch kids

Pumpkin Patch kids, originally uploaded by bobrocky.

Our students recently went to the Pumpkin Patch as a class field trip.

Parents,

Please be sure to get your requests in for Parent Teacher Conferences next week, Thursday and Friday. First come, first serve for your appointments. Your children have been given the forms for you to fill out.

Pastor Bob

Parents:

A reminder that this is the last week of this quarter. Your child's grades for the first quarter will end on Friday, Nov. 12. It is important that all students have all projects turned in. Students in elementary and high school have book reports due on Friday as well.