THE LIGHTHOUSE - January 6, 2010
2009-2010 Theme Verse
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."John 13:34-35
NEWS AND UPDATES
Lower School Dance Program
Back by popular demand, the Lower School Dance program is being offered by SSCA senior, Abby Rota. The program will begin on Monday, January 25, and is open to any student in grades 4-7. No experience is necessary.
Permission slips are available in the Main Office and need to be returned by Friday, January 22. There is no charge to participate. Please sign up early as there are only 15 spots available.
Computer Keyboarding Classes for Grades 4 - 8
This class will run each Monday after school from 2:45 - 3:45pm for seven weeks, beginning on January 25th. The cost is $100 per student. Please return sign-up forms along with payment to the Main Office by Wednesday, January 20. Please make checks out to SSCA. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis, with a minimum of eight students and a maximum of twelve. If the minimum number of students is not met, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Each student will receive instruction on keyboarding utilizing the SSCA Mac Lab. To aid in the teaching, we will use newly released software, Type to Learn 4, a web-based component that offers numerous exercises and games for practice keyboarding.
I look forward to working with your children and helping them discover this valuable tool of keyboarding.
In His Service,
Dave McPherson
National Honor Society Baby Bottle Drive
The National Honor Society will hold a baby bottle drive for A Woman's Concern starting January 12. This clinic provides help to pregnant women through counseling, support services, and education. Bottles will be given out during Wednesday chapels. Please fill up your baby bottles with any spare change or bills and return to the Main Office by January 26.
SPORTS NEWS
January 4, 2010
Girls Varsity defeated Avon yesterday 59-25
Katie Warren- 16 points
Becky Marotta- 14 points
Leah Perera- 12 points
Juju Atwater- 12 points
Avon Boys Varsity defeated SSCA 73-34
Zach Shaunessy- 12 points
Jared Shaunessy- 8 points
January 5, 2010
JV girls lost 23-22 to Maimonides after trailing by 10 points in the 4th quarter.
Taylor Cross - 6 points
Lydia Pekkanen - 6 points
Izzie McPherson - 6 points
Girls Varsity won 56-31
Katie Warren - 19 points
Juju Atwater -15 points
Chanel Lufkin - 6 steals
REMINDERS:
South Shore Christian Academy SAT Prep Class
Date: January 23, 30/February 6, 20, 27/March 6
Time: 10 am-1 pm
Cost: $225. This fee includes payment for the required College Board SAT I prep book. Please deduct $25 if you already have this book. Checks should be made out to South Shore Christian Academy.
Course Expectations: While weekly attendance is important, there is an expectation that students will do the required homework. Students should expect to take a full practice test each week that will be graded and scored. Although SAT tips will be taught, the proven way to get results is to do the practice tests.
Instructors: Mrs. Atwater (Critical Reading/Writing)& Mr. Carter (Math)
Please fill out the form below and return with payment to the Main Office by January 11 to reserve a seat for this class.
Student's name _____________________________
Cell phone # _______________________________
Parent signature ____________________________
Elementary Spanish Classes
The second semester Spanish classes will start the week of January 12 and go until the week of May 4 for experienced students (Tuesday/Thursday) and May 12 for the beginner students (Wednesday/Friday). Classes will not be held the week of February 15 and April 19 due to school vacations, and there are no classes on March 12, March 24, and April 2. The cost will be $200.00; please make checks out to South Shore Christian Academy and return to the Main Office by January 5.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anny Jameson
Spanish Enrichment Program teacher
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather or an emergency, please check the school web site as the first means of notification. In addition, South Shore Christian Academy's name will be announced on major television stations for no school/delay of school announcements. The third means of notification will be the Honeywell "Instant Alert" system. Please be sure your Honeywell information is up-to-date.
The decision to cancel, delay, or release school is not taken lightly, and is decided primarily for the safety of the students. If, as a parent, you feel that the driving conditions are unsafe due to inclement weather and school has not been canceled, please call and notify the Main Office. This will be considered an excused absence.