The Lighthouse
Headmaster's Corner
Reflections on
Thanksgiving
Back in the day, when I was a boy growing up in
Today, as I contemplate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, I
find myself recalling Dr. McCorkle and his ministry, primarily because of the
way he prayed. That is because when he prayed, he always finished his prayers
with, "for we ask these things in Jesus name, with thanksgiving,
Amen."
Even in these turbulent times, or rather, especially in
these turbulent times, as followers of Jesus we have so much for which to be
grateful. First and foremost is the
transforming relationship we have with God through Jesus and His redeeming work
on our behalf on the cross.
Being a student at the Academy is all about growth. The
Academy is about intellectual growth, social maturation, and spiritual
formation. Growth in Christ means that we strive to cultivate a spirit of joy,
peace and gratitude for all that we have spiritually, materially,
educationally, and financially.
It can be said that thanksgiving is the expression of
gratitude to God for the many blessings that He has given to us every day. That
is exactly what pastor McCorkle was doing when he concluded every prayer
"in Jesus name, with thanksgiving." He was cultivating a spirit or an
attitude of thanksgiving, an attitude of gratitude, if you will.
I believe that our school should model an attitude of
thanksgiving in our daily life together and in our witness to others. If we do,
then surely they will know we are Christians by our love and also by our
attitude of thankfulness.
As Paul wrote to the
church in Colosse "back in the day," so he writes to us at
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,
continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith
as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
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Campus News
Financial Aid Seminar
On December 9th at
And The Winner Is...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the parent survey,
your feedback and suggestions are very important as we seek ways to make SSCA a
"better version of itself."
Congratulations to the DePaoli family, winners of the drawing for four Red Sox tickets in the 2009 season!!!
Admissions Open House
SSCA's Admissions Open House November 8th was a great
success, thanks to our student tour guides, teacher volunteers and visiting
families! Thank you for sharing the news about our school with your friends. If
you know someone who would have liked to come on the 8th but was unable to
attend, let them know about our next Open House on Saturday morning, December
13th!
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Clean-up Day
Many thanks to the parents who participated in the school
clean-up on Monday. Although they were
few in number, much was accomplished.
Special thanks to Mr. Murphy and Mr. Morin for supplying their leaf
blowing equipment and to the Nevills for their donation of water.
National Honor Society
Important Reminders
Thanksgiving Break
There is no school on Wednesday, November 26. Students will
have chapel on Tuesday, November 25, but should wear regular dress code for
A reminder about emergency school delays/closings
In the event of inclement weather or an emergency, parents
will be notified about a school delay or closing via the Honeywell Instant
Alert system. In addition, South Shore
Christian's Academy's name will be announced on local radio and TV stations if
school is closed or if there is a delay.
Please make sure your Honeywell contact information is correct and
up-to-date.
Lower School
All experienced band musicians in grades 4-8 will meet for
full band practice on the following Wednesdays from
CAA Basketball
Next week, Tuesday, November 25th, will be the first day of
CAA basketball practice for everyone. The practice schedule for the first three
practices will be as follows for Nov. 25th, Dec. 2nd, and Dec. 9th:
2:30pm - Stone Mountain Security and Main Street Deli will
practice and meet together--coaches will go over expectations for the season
and there will be a scrimmage between the two teams at the first practice, Nov.
25th.
Following these three dates, coaches will hold regular
practice on Tuesday and Thursday in the following manner:
Tuesdays, December
Thursdays
Each team will have a one hour practice once per week unless
there is a game.
Please be advised regarding the following facility rules for
practice and games held at SSCA. Students will have access to only the gym area
after
Parents, we are in need of one or two parents to be in the
gym between
Christmas Craft Fair Tomorrow!!!
SSCA's Parent Fellowship Committee will be holding its
second annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, November 22,
The Craft Fair will be full of gifts of all kind, activities
for the kids, and raffle prizes. Food
will also be available! Please come and
mingle and shop with the local community.
Water Is Served
The Prom committee will be selling bottled water for $1.00 at the elementary basketball practices each day. The committee is eager to serve the community and also asks that athletes remain committed to discarding their used bottles in the provided trash receptacle.
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After School Procedure
This is an important announcement for students who stay
after school for extra-curricular activities or for extra help.
All students in school after
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.
"Deck the Halls"
Parent Fellowship is organizing an effort to decorate our school for Christmas. On Saturday, November 29th, the school will be open for decorating. Stay tuned for more details.
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!
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Calendar
11/22 Craft
Fair
11/25 NHS
Induction Ceremony
11/26 No
School-Thanksgiving Brk begins
11/29
Christmas Decorating
12/9
Financial Aid Seminar
12/17
Semester I ends
12/19-12/23
12/19 Last
day of school for PreK-6th grade
12/23 Last day of school for 7th - 12th grade