Dear Parents,
Many of you like to plan your vacation times around ours. There will be a major change this year. The last few years we have taken off 2 days in September to attend out Teacher/Staff training sessions with Alpha Omega. This year, instead of having a separate session, Mr. Kneeland has advised me that AOP is going to hold their classes at the annual ACSI convention in Anaheim. Here is some information about that event:
ACSI Anaheim Convention 2005
Convention Date: Monday and Tuesday, November 21-22
Speakers
Each year, approximately 8,000 Christian School educators attend the ACSI Anaheim Convention located at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Convention features three inspiring general sessions, more than 500 seminars on distinctive topics pertinent to educators, and approximately 350 exhibitors.
As members of ACSI, we will be attending this event instead of the previous one in September. Therefore, Grace Christian Schools will be closed the entire week of Thanksgiving. We will be at the ACSI convention on Monday and Tuesday, receiving our training and we will be closed on Wed., Thurs. and Friday for Thanksgiving. This will be easier for all of us and keeps the days off together in one week. I have never liked to have to stop in September to go to training right after school has begun. So, please plan your vacation or babysitting accordingly.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Parents,
Please make sure you get your July tuition payments in on time, July 1st, so we can make payroll for our staff. Traditionally, some have been slow to make this last payment because school is out, but that doesn't help us meet our obligations.
Be sure to register in June for next year to save $25.00. Returning students keep the old rate if they prepay, but this is the last month. We need to know who is coming back so we can know how many empty spots we have for new students and in which grade levels they will be.
Thank you for your prompt attention to these matters.
Pastor Bob
Please make sure you get your July tuition payments in on time, July 1st, so we can make payroll for our staff. Traditionally, some have been slow to make this last payment because school is out, but that doesn't help us meet our obligations.
Be sure to register in June for next year to save $25.00. Returning students keep the old rate if they prepay, but this is the last month. We need to know who is coming back so we can know how many empty spots we have for new students and in which grade levels they will be.
Thank you for your prompt attention to these matters.
Pastor Bob
Thursday, May 12, 2005
CAT (California Achievement Test) is being taken on Thursday & Friday, May 12 and 13. The cost of the test is $16.50. These tests are required by our curriculum company, AOP, so they can evaluate the progress of all their students who are using their curriculum.
There was a problem with the materials sent to us EPSW. We were not able to administer the tests for 3rd graders as we did not receive the adminstration booklet for them and it is different from all the rest of the student's books. We will test 3rd graders next week.
Sorry for the mixup.
There was a problem with the materials sent to us EPSW. We were not able to administer the tests for 3rd graders as we did not receive the adminstration booklet for them and it is different from all the rest of the student's books. We will test 3rd graders next week.
Sorry for the mixup.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Grace Christian School News & Updates
Parents,
$3.00 is due on Monday to cover the costs of clay,glaze, and firing of the Mother's Day project.
Also, please get in your responses about Summer School. We need to know if we are going to have it or not.
Parents,
$3.00 is due on Monday to cover the costs of clay,glaze, and firing of the Mother's Day project.
Also, please get in your responses about Summer School. We need to know if we are going to have it or not.
Next week is Spirit Week! Each day will be something different and fun. We want all students to participate. If a student participates in the theme of the day, the student need not wear a uniform. However, if a student does not participate, then a uniform is required. When a uniform is not worn, modesty still is required. No low cut tops, no tummies showing, no sleeveless and no short shorts.
Monday - Inside Out Day! Students wear their clothing inside out. (Activity will be ceramics. $3.00)
Tuesday - Green & Red day. We’re celebrating Watermelons! Yes, it’s our annual Watermelon seed spitting contest. Who can make it into the bucket? Wear Green & Red clothing. Winner gets their own watermelon and Free Dress coupon for next week.
Wednesday - Nerd Day. Best Nerd gets an electronic device. What will it be? Time to dress like Poinsdexter.
Thursday - Sports Day. Sports contests during the day. Over all winner wins some type of sports item.
Friday - Bible Day. Wear Bible clothing. Best Bible Character wins, what else? A Bible.
Winners will be chosen at morning chapel each day! Don’t be late. Chapel starts at 8:30. You can’t win if you are late.
Monday - Inside Out Day! Students wear their clothing inside out. (Activity will be ceramics. $3.00)
Tuesday - Green & Red day. We’re celebrating Watermelons! Yes, it’s our annual Watermelon seed spitting contest. Who can make it into the bucket? Wear Green & Red clothing. Winner gets their own watermelon and Free Dress coupon for next week.
Wednesday - Nerd Day. Best Nerd gets an electronic device. What will it be? Time to dress like Poinsdexter.
Thursday - Sports Day. Sports contests during the day. Over all winner wins some type of sports item.
Friday - Bible Day. Wear Bible clothing. Best Bible Character wins, what else? A Bible.
Winners will be chosen at morning chapel each day! Don’t be late. Chapel starts at 8:30. You can’t win if you are late.
Monday, March 28, 2005
CAT Testing Coming Up
Parents, the time is coming for the California Achievement Testing. We do this every year. It is required of us as an "Excel" rated school. It also helps to keep your curriculum costs down.
These tests are very important. When I send out a transcript for your child, they always want these test scores.
The test has changed a lot for this year. Last year the test we took was the last in that series. The test has been renamed and restructured to fit with new standards being set by the government.
1. Every child must take this test. They start with Kindergarten and go through the 12th grade.
2. The test is important. Many students don't try very hard because they think the test is boring. The test does take several hours to take. But it is so important. I've had bright students look like they are several years below grade level because they just didn't want to take the test. The only person they hurt is themselves. For example, if you were to move and you wished to put your child in another private school, they might be rejected because of their low results, even if they are really above grade level. They could also be kept from scholarship programs.
3. The test will cost more this year, but then the price will drop next year. The reason is we have to buy extra test materials this year because we no longer can use the answer keys and testing materials we used in past years. We will do our best to keep the costs down.
We will probably take the test in early May to keep aligned with last year's date.
More information will be coming.
Parents, the time is coming for the California Achievement Testing. We do this every year. It is required of us as an "Excel" rated school. It also helps to keep your curriculum costs down.
These tests are very important. When I send out a transcript for your child, they always want these test scores.
The test has changed a lot for this year. Last year the test we took was the last in that series. The test has been renamed and restructured to fit with new standards being set by the government.
1. Every child must take this test. They start with Kindergarten and go through the 12th grade.
2. The test is important. Many students don't try very hard because they think the test is boring. The test does take several hours to take. But it is so important. I've had bright students look like they are several years below grade level because they just didn't want to take the test. The only person they hurt is themselves. For example, if you were to move and you wished to put your child in another private school, they might be rejected because of their low results, even if they are really above grade level. They could also be kept from scholarship programs.
3. The test will cost more this year, but then the price will drop next year. The reason is we have to buy extra test materials this year because we no longer can use the answer keys and testing materials we used in past years. We will do our best to keep the costs down.
We will probably take the test in early May to keep aligned with last year's date.
More information will be coming.
Funeral Arrangements
Here is the information for the funeral for Melvin Rockhill.
Dad's funeral will be on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of Memories in Norwalk. The address is 12626 Woods Ave. in Norwalk, CA 90650. It is right next to our church. Woods is a small street that runs north and south between Firestone Blvd. on the South and Imperial Hwy. on the north. The northern side is across from the big Wal-Mart. The southern side faces Alberston Supermarket.
The viewing will be held at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 on Tuesday evening. Walk in the main entrance and you will be directed to the proper place.
Mom is doing well. The funeral service will be directed by Jim Eagon and and Bob Rockhill.
The committal service will be held at Olive Lawn Cemetery in La Mirada. Upon leaving Chapel of Memories parking lot, simply turn right onto Imperial Hwy. and drive about 5 miles. When you get to La Mirada Blvd. turn right. On the corner of La Mirada Blvd. and Alicante you will see the cemetery. You will turn left onto the cemetery property.
Here is the information for the funeral for Melvin Rockhill.
Dad's funeral will be on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of Memories in Norwalk. The address is 12626 Woods Ave. in Norwalk, CA 90650. It is right next to our church. Woods is a small street that runs north and south between Firestone Blvd. on the South and Imperial Hwy. on the north. The northern side is across from the big Wal-Mart. The southern side faces Alberston Supermarket.
The viewing will be held at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 on Tuesday evening. Walk in the main entrance and you will be directed to the proper place.
Mom is doing well. The funeral service will be directed by Jim Eagon and and Bob Rockhill.
The committal service will be held at Olive Lawn Cemetery in La Mirada. Upon leaving Chapel of Memories parking lot, simply turn right onto Imperial Hwy. and drive about 5 miles. When you get to La Mirada Blvd. turn right. On the corner of La Mirada Blvd. and Alicante you will see the cemetery. You will turn left onto the cemetery property.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Essay Just Part of Changes to the SAT - EarthLink - U.S. News
Parents,
If you have a child in high school, you should read this article. Students in 11 and 12 grade should be taking these tests. Pastor Bob has the information you need. They are not taken at Grace. You will take them at a selected spot, usually a college, in your area.
Parents,
If you have a child in high school, you should read this article. Students in 11 and 12 grade should be taking these tests. Pastor Bob has the information you need. They are not taken at Grace. You will take them at a selected spot, usually a college, in your area.
Monday, February 07, 2005
Sweet Drinks Linked to Preschool Obesity - EarthLink - U.S. News
Very interesting article here on the effects of juices and sweet drinks on children in school.
Very interesting article here on the effects of juices and sweet drinks on children in school.
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
We had an assembly this week following the close of the first semester. Many of our students have not kept up with their workload, causing many more incompletes on report cards than I like. So, we've added more class time and less play time for all students who are behind.
Parents, expect to see more homework coming home. Our system is built to not have a lot of homework IF the student does what is expected each day. When they fall behind, however, we have no choice but to start sending it home.
Please make sure your child does his homework each night. It costs us a lot to have to print it out. Students who do not show any progress in this area will be removed from the computer and put into books, making it easier to send homework home.
Pastor Bob
Parents, expect to see more homework coming home. Our system is built to not have a lot of homework IF the student does what is expected each day. When they fall behind, however, we have no choice but to start sending it home.
Please make sure your child does his homework each night. It costs us a lot to have to print it out. Students who do not show any progress in this area will be removed from the computer and put into books, making it easier to send homework home.
Pastor Bob
Friday, January 21, 2005
Winner of the Christmas DVD
The Christmas DVD is finished. We promised to give away one free DVD to one of our visitors who came on Sunday morning to the performance. The winner, picked by Elizabeth, was Susan Hernandez.
Your DVD will be ready for you to pick up on Monday morning.
Congratulations!
Pastor Bob
The Christmas DVD is finished. We promised to give away one free DVD to one of our visitors who came on Sunday morning to the performance. The winner, picked by Elizabeth, was Susan Hernandez.
Your DVD will be ready for you to pick up on Monday morning.
Congratulations!
Pastor Bob
Monday, January 17, 2005
Christmas DVD Ready
I know many of you have been asking about the Christmas DVD. It is now ready! It contains the entire Christmas Program as well as a pretty long slide show of rehearsal shots. Normally, our school DVDs are $25.00, but since this one is just 30 minutes we are going to discount it.
Here are the prices:
1 DVD - $15.00
2 DVDs - $25.00
3 DVDs - $35.00
Each additional DVD is $10.00
If you would like to order one please send cash, not check, to the school, attention Pastor Bob. We have pre-burned several so if you order quickly you will not have to wait.
I know many of you have been asking about the Christmas DVD. It is now ready! It contains the entire Christmas Program as well as a pretty long slide show of rehearsal shots. Normally, our school DVDs are $25.00, but since this one is just 30 minutes we are going to discount it.
Here are the prices:
1 DVD - $15.00
2 DVDs - $25.00
3 DVDs - $35.00
Each additional DVD is $10.00
If you would like to order one please send cash, not check, to the school, attention Pastor Bob. We have pre-burned several so if you order quickly you will not have to wait.
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
First Basketball Game
Our First basketball game will be on Friday. I dont' know the time as of yet. Unfortunately for us the process this year has been less organized than usual. We are very late in finding out information. What I do know so far is that we have 6 boys playing. We have provided them each with a basketball shirt. They each need to get black basketball shorts before Friday if they are going to play.
The cost for registration for each boy is a one time fee of $35.00 and a weekly fee for refs of $4.00. Please send the money asap.
Thanks,
PB
Our First basketball game will be on Friday. I dont' know the time as of yet. Unfortunately for us the process this year has been less organized than usual. We are very late in finding out information. What I do know so far is that we have 6 boys playing. We have provided them each with a basketball shirt. They each need to get black basketball shorts before Friday if they are going to play.
The cost for registration for each boy is a one time fee of $35.00 and a weekly fee for refs of $4.00. Please send the money asap.
Thanks,
PB
Monday, December 27, 2004
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