The Lighthouse-October 31, 2008

Campus News

 Alumni Althetes in the News

Archie Reed, '08, has had a successful season with the Fighting Scots at Gordon College. He has been a contributing factor in their 8-7-2 record for the season. Reed (Abington, Mass.) recently led the Scots with two goals, both coming in the second period, and within three minutes of each other in their victory over Regis College.

Newtonian Takes on a New Meaning

The Upper School science class recently experimented with "Ookey Oozey" to better understand liquid suspension, colloid, and Newtonian fluid.

"Ookey Oozy" is not a Newtonian fluid.  It is classified as a non-Newtonian fluid.  It does not behave like an ideal liquid.  The "Ookey Oozey" is made up of millions of tiny solid particles of cornstarch suspended in water.  It's a special type of liquid suspension known as colloid.

Other examples of non-Newtonian fluids are ketchup and quicksand.They don't behave exactly like your "Ookey Oozey", but they sure don't behave like water either.  The slower you move through a non-Newtonian fluid, like quicksand, the less resistance you experience.

Athletics

Sunday Boston Globe

Senior Lawrence Fagan caught New England's attention when the Boston Globe listed him as number three in the top ten leading scorers for soccer in EMass.  Lawrence has 39 points, which is two points away from the number one player.   Congratulations, Lawrence!

The Boston Globe visited SSCA this week for a photo shoot and interviews.  Keep checking the Globe for our story!!!

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Volunteers Needed:

SSCA is in need of a JV boys basketball coach for grades 7-9.  Contact John Atwater at jatwater@southshorechristian.org.

Build a Bear (or a lion, or panda, or..... ?)

Parent Fellowship is thrilled to announce "Animaland".  This is a stuff-your-own collectible animal event similar to the mall store where you can build a stuffed animal.

This company will be here during our annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 22nd.  Children will select, stuff and decorate their own collectible animal.  The stuffed animals are of a high quality and SSCA earns a portion of the profit.

In order to participate, a package must be purchased and be pre-paid by Monday, November 10th using the order form that will have been sent to you. Packages range from $15-$25. If you have further questions and/or do not receive the order form, please contact Jill LeGere.

Parent Fellowship's Christmas Craft Fair

Need extra cash for the holidays? Or need to find a unique gift for someone? SSCA's Parent Fellowship Committee will be holding its second annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cost to rent a table at the fair is $30.00. Reserve today--space is limited! Please contact Rose Conroy at 781-297-3778 if you're interested in renting a craft table or would like to donate a craft for sale at the fair.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Please join other parents on this day to help with various tasks at the Craft Fair.You are welcome to work one of two shifts.  The first shift is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and the second shift is 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Helpful tasks will include running the food stand, monitoring the kids' crafts table, standing at the parent fellowship and raffle ticket table, and assisting with the money collection table.

We would also appreciate help with set-up on Saturday morning and clean-up in the afternoon.

If you wish to volunteer but are unable to do so on that Saturday, we will need some help after 12 noon on Friday in order to decorate the gym and the outside of the school. Please contact Sylvia Gaines at 781-267-8264.

Boxtops for Education

Boxtops for Education is a program which enables participating companies to make donations to specific schools. SSCA takes part in this program by asking families to collect the small "Boxtops for Education" emblems on many common grocery product packages. These little squares are found on many products that you probably already use.  Please clip them and send them into school throughout the year with your child. The Parent Fellowship council will send the emblems in for redemption. Incentives are given to the Lower School classes who collect the most so please write your child's grade on each donation sheet or envelope. There is a collection box in the Lower School hallway.

Parent Fellowship Proudly Presents

"The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"

All ye buccaneers! Come aboard for a Veggie Tale Pirate Party on Friday evening, November 7th! Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and "comfy" pirate clothes. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.  There will be games, popcorn and water.

The movie will begin at 7:00 p.m.  The cost is $3.00 per child/ $9.00 maximum per family.  Please pay cash at the door.

Please note: This is a family event; all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult that is over the age of 21. Children may not be dropped off unaccompanied.

Dr. Slagen Returns!

Dr. Chuck Slagen, a Christian psychologist from Hope Psychological Services in Lexington, MA will meet with the junior class and any parents of juniors on Friday morning, November 7, to present general feedback from the test assessments given to the juniors in September.  We will start promptly at 7:45 am and the presentation should take one hour.  Please RSVP to the Main Office or to pwarner@southshorechristian.org by November 5.

Important Reminders

Admissions Open House next Saturday

SSCA will host an Admissions Open House next Saturday, November 8th from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Please think about any families that you think might like to learn more about our school and invite them to attend this event! Those who will attend will be able to tour the school and hear from the administration about our programs and community. Contact Lisa Pineo at LPineo@southshorechristian.org or (781) 331-4340 ext. 3312 to find out more or to share names of prospective families.

Clean-Up Day

The National Honor Society is organizing an Upper School clean-up day on Thursday, November 6.  Students will eat lunch and then do the clean-up during the remainder of the school day.  Please make sure your child comes prepared for that day by bringing a rake and dressing in clothing suitable for outside work.  Students do not need to wear school dress code.  Dismissal will be at the regular time.

Lunchroom Volunteers Needed

Attention parents!  Wendy Davy still needs volunteer help in the lunchroom for a limited time during the months of November and December.

We depend greatly on our volunteers and truly appreciate them.  Come join us for a short time during the day.  Your service helps us more than you can imagine!

Honeywell Alert System

If you have changed any of your contact information including cell phone or work phone, please contact Lisa Pineo at lpineo@southshorechristian.org.  This information needs to be updated.  We have received numerous phone calls from non-SSCA individuals who receive our messages on their cell phones. Be sure to keep us up to date!

Vision and Hearing Testing

SSCA's School Nurses will soon begin hearing and vision screening tests for grades Pre-K through 12.  If your child wears glasses, please remind them to bring their glasses to school every day.

Lunch Order Forms Available Online

Lunch menus/order forms are now available on the school website.  Please print, complete, and turn in the order forms with payment by the 15th of the prior month.

Calendar

11/1              Alumni Soccer Game at

                     SSCA:   Ladies 11:00; Men 12:30

                     SAT I/II (not at SSCA)

                     Harvest Party 7 - 10 p.m.       

11/6              NHS Clean-up Project

11/7              Picture Re-take Day

                    Dr. Slagen @ 7:45 a.m.

11/8             Admissions Open House 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

11/11           Veteran's Day - No School

11/12            ACSI Spelling Bee, grades 5-8

11/15-16       ACSI Soccer Tournament

11/22           Craft Fair 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

11/25            NHS In duction Ceremony 9:30 a.m.

11/26           No School-Thanksgiving Break begins       

12/9              Financial Aid Night