THE LIGHTHOUSE - January 13, 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
Open House @ South Shore Christian Academy
Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:00am-1:00pm
South Shore Christian Academy invites interested parents and students to visit us during our Open House and learn more about our School, tour the Academy, visit classrooms, and meet our students, parents, faculty and staff.
SSCA is a Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school that encourages spiritual growth and stimulates high academic achievement.Latin is taught from Kindergarten through Grade 8.
For directions to South Shore Christian Academy please go to the SSCA homepage and click on 'map and directions.'
R.S.V.P. at 781.331.4340 x3312 or email: narchambault@southshorechristian.org
Congratulations on your hard work!
Grade 12
Headmaster's List
Julianne Atwater
Christabel Barry
Stephanie Bean
Sarah Colligan
Andrew Cook
Joel Forsstrom
Meghan Hallinan
Chris Jones
Jesse Loughlin
Devin Olmedo
Alex Waterman
High Honor Roll
Andrew Guenard
Abigail Rota
Emily Sardano
Katie Warren
Mara Herrera
Honor Roll
Mary MacKinnon
Grade 11
Headmaster's List
Abigail Girard
Gina LaCasse
Rebekah Marotta
Katelyn Sprague
Victoria Todd
High Honor Roll
Shannon Bean
Chanel Lufkin
Gregory Plathe
John Zani
Honor Roll
Mitchell Boothman
Allison Craig
Paul Leary
Grade 10
Headmaster's List
Joseph Bartolo
Mikayla Briggs
Danae Olmedo
Leah Perera
Scott Reed
Brian Shaw
Tammy Zamaitis
High Honor Roll
Michelle Belcher
Isabella McPherson
Honor Roll
Brody Loughlin
Nicole Nelson
Grade 9
Headmaster's List
Jessica Conroy
Austin Davy
Kayla White Suplee
High Honor Roll
Josiah Alexakos
Sarah Coughlin
Leisha Edwards
Terese Tessari
Honor Roll
Hannah Brown
Taylor Cross
Rebecca Joseph
Erin Mallia
Hailey Suplee
Grade 8
High Honor Roll
Caitlin Edwards
Wesley Ricketts
Patrick Shuman
Timothy Vazquez
Honor Roll
Mary Catherine Raftery
Christabel Roach
James Vitale
Grade 7
Headmaster's List
Margaret Mann
High Honor Roll
MacKenzie Aamot
Catherine Boncaldo
Kayla Carter
Olivia Dagley
Aubrey Davy
Honor Roll
Colin Dowd
Nikhil Ghosh-Dastidar
Jessica Owen
Tamendy Raymond
Noah Smyth
Lower School Reading Incentive
WANTED: Guest Readers
Do you like to read? Would you like to support our literacy efforts at SSCA? Can you volunteer a half-hour of your time sometime over the next 4 weeks?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, you are in luck! We have just the job for you. We are looking for Readers from all walks of life to share in the excitement! If you are willing to read for our "READING ROUND-UP," we would love to have you read with us.
Simply call 781-331-4340 ext. 3320 to schedule your reading time with Cathy Whalen.
Choose the grade you'd like to visit and the time you have available. Bring your favorite book, or borrow one of ours, and spend some time sharing the love of reading with the Lower School children at South Shore Christian Academy.
Thanks for supporting our efforts in fostering a love of reading! We look forward to hearing from you!
The Lower School Staff
1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Dr. Thomas W. Phelan
Seminar offered in the fall was a huge success!
Do you, or someone you know want to attend a 1-2-3 Magic Seminar?
Mrs. Todd, SSCA Preschool Teacher, is happy to offer another session. If you would like to attend, please contact: ptodd@southshorechristian.org and indicate what day of the week would work best for you.
Here are a few comments:
"Thank you so much for conducting the 1-2-3 workshop. I for one am most relieved about not having to shout or threaten... and cannot get over the incredulous looks in our children's eyes because I stay calm, count to 3 and give them a time-out. They look almost relieved as they go to sit on the stool... relieved that there were no histrionics preceding their time-outs :) Thank you once again! I'll certainly keep you posted."
- SSCA Parent comment.
..."a wonderful tool for parents who want to set firm, loving boundaries for their kids. I love how this plan is based on biblical principles - and best of all, it works!"
- Dr. Gary Smalley, author of I Promise
"Biblical principles guide the flow of this book and provide practical advice for the parent to follow. I plan to use this book in parenting conferences and in the classes I teach. I'll also be purchasing a copy for my son and daughter-in-law."
- Dr. Marcia McQuitty, Associate Professor of Childhood Ministry Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX
"This book is practical and helpful, and the humorous and memorable stories included make it a truly enjoyable read. 1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents is written in simple language that is easily understood by most parents and that allows them to immediately apply the principles outlined in each chapter. As a licensed counselor, I liked the way problems with enforcing 1-2-3 method are anticipated and addressed. Answers to these problems are provided ahead of time so that parents will be prepared to handle them."
-Barbara Martin, LPC, LMFT, Clinic Coordinator/Supervisor, Reformed Theological Seminary
"1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents is the user manual that should come with children. I wish I'd had it years ago!"
- Terri Blackstock, author of Last Night and Cape Refuge
Please contact ptodd@southshorechristian.org if you would like to be included in a future workshop.
National Honor Society Baby Bottle Drive
The National Honor Society is holding a baby bottle drive for A Woman's Concern beginning January 13. This clinic provides help to pregnant women through counseling, support services, and education. The bottles were given out today. Please fill up your baby bottles with any spare change or bills and return to the Main Office by January 26.
SPORTS NEWS
January 11, 2010
Girls Varsity improved to 8-0 with a win over Holbrook 74-39
Katie Warren had 25 and 6 steals
Juju Atwater had 14 points, 11 steals and 12 assists
Sarah Colligan had 13 and 4 steals
Becky Marotta had 10 points, 8 rebounds
Katelyn Sprague 6
JV Girls had a close victory over Holbrook 32-28
Lindsey Bonheur 10
Izzi McPherson 10
Lydia Pekkanen 4
Kayla White-Suplee 4
January 12, 2010
JV boys lost to Trinity Catholic 60-40
Jonathan Stiles 12
Jared Shaughnessy 10
Brody Loughlin 4
Sean Smyth 3
Josh Alexakos 3
Christian Rodriquez 2
JV Girls defeated Trinity Catholic 43-19
Lindsey Bonheur 10
Izzi McPherson 8
Taylor Cross 8
Lydia Pekkanan 6
Please check the SSCA website for game schedules.
REMINDERS:
South Shore Christian Academy SAT Prep Class
Date: January 23, 30/February 6, 20, 27/March 6
Time: 10 am-1 pm
The SAT prep class will start on Saturday, January 23. Students should come prepared with course materials specified by the instructors.
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 payable 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
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.
Elementary Spanish Classes
The second semester Spanish classes began on 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.
Lunchroom Requests
Parents, please send in the hard copy of the lunch order form along with the payment. Also, please make sure your student's name is written clearly on his or her lunchbox. Thank you.
Update on Watching for School Cancellations
Channels 4 & 7 will list South Shore Christian Academy on the TV listings as well as on their websites. Channel 5 will only list us on their website.
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.