THE LIGHTHOUSE - May 5, 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 allmen will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
John 13:34-35
NEWS AND UPDATES
Everyone is invited to the Upper and Lower School Art Shows tomorrow, May 6th @ 5P.M. Please come and support the artists of SSCA!
Spring Concert, Thursday May 6
All Lower School students will participate in our spring concert next week on Thursday, May 6 at 6:30pm. Students should report to their classrooms by 6:00pm. Students have already received information from their music teachers with specific details regarding the concert.
Fine Arts Competition Southern New England District of the Assemblies of God
SSCA senior Christabel Barry received the highest honors in two categories in the Fine Arts Competition, Southern New England District of the Assemblies of God. Her short story entry and and her first person essay both won Superior ratings with an invitation to Nationals. Christabel is a gifted writer, and she will be attending Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, this fall. Congratulations, Christabel!
National Day of Prayer
Just a reminder that tomorrow is our country's National Day of Prayer. Upper School students, please plan to meet at the flag pole at 7:30am to pray.
ERB Testing Grades 2 - 6
ERB testing starts next week for students in grades 2-6 on Friday, May 14. Please make sure your student eats a good breakfast and arrives to school on time as we will start testing shortly after morning announcements. Grade 1 will start their testing on Monday, May 17. All students will do a practice test beforehand.
Summertime Kids 2010
Did you miss the Deadline for Summertime Kids? Don't worry...There is still space available for weeks 2 - 6 for you to join in the fun! Choose a day or two or even a full week!
- Week 2 - June 28-July 2
- Week 3 - July 12-16
- Week 4 - July 19-23
- Week 5 - July 26-30
- Week 6 - August 2-5
We're looking forward to having a great summer together! Please contact Pam Todd (ptodd@southshorechristian.org) if you are interested.
Six Flags Grade 9 - 10 Social
There is still time to register for the grade 9-10 social to Six Flags on Saturday, May 15. Tickets cost $27.00; checks should be made out to SSCA.
SSCA Book Fair
On Wednesday and Thursday, May 5th and 6th from 9:30-2:30, teachers are scheduling time for their students to visit the SSCA Book Fair. Items will be available for purchase at that time. The Book Fair will also be available to parents and families Thursday evening, before the Lower School Fine Arts Night, from 6 to 6:30pm.
Cash or checks accepted. Checks should be made out to Scholastic
Christian Athletic Association
We are looking for a parent to help with the organizational piece for SSCA as members of the Christian Athletic Association. This will be for the 2010-11 soccer and basketball seasons. If you are interested and want to know more about what this entails please contact Toni Eaton or Mrs. Warner.
Night of Worship
Elementary Spanish
Next Wednesday is the last day of class for the beginner group and Thursday, May 13 is the last day for the experienced group. Many thanks to our excellent teacher Anny Jameson who has provided our students with her wealth of knowledge.
Summer Time Tutoring
Phonics, Reading, Writing and Math for Grades K - 3
Keep those skills sharpened during the summer months! Mrs. Cox is offering tutoring sessions for 8 weeks this summer! They will be held at SSCA, Tuesday through Thursday from 9 - 11am. Each 45-minute session is $50.00. Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 sessions weekly. Deposit of $25 is due now to hold your space and will be applied to your first session. Please make checks payable to Ann Cox.For more information please contact Mrs. Cox at acox@southshorechristian.org.
Academic Associates Reading Teacher
What should I do to get my child on track in reading?
Leading educators agree that students who can't read well by third grade are severely handicapped for the rest of their lives. In fact, by the end of first grade every child should be able to read nearly every word in our language.
At Academic Associates students typically become excellent readers in only 30 - 60 hours and read on or above grade level in that short time. Our method is a simple, effective, natural method that works with the brain rather than against it. From years of experience we know there is only one reading method that works every time with every student. No other method even comes close. If a child in your family needs to read better call today
and give them the skill they so desperately need.
- Free Reading Assessment & Consultation
- Measurable Goals
- One-on-One Instruction
- Improve Comprehension & Fluency
- All Ages and ESL as Well
For after school & summer instruction contact ASAP:
Colleen Wolf, M. ED.
Reading Instruction Specialist
617-479-3485 or learn_2_read@yahoo.com
LOST and FOUND
PLEASE stop by the Lost and Found !!! All unclaimed items will be donated to charity if not picked up by Wednesday, May 12th. Thank you!
REMINDERS:
A Note from our Nurses
This is a reminder for you to schedule an appointment with your child's pediatrician for a physical for the 2010-11 school year. All students entering grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 4, 7 and 10 MUST have a new physical dated no later than 9/1/10. Students in grades 9 - 12 who are interested in playing sports must have an updated physical. Please don't hesitate to call the Nurse's office if you have any questions at 781-331-4340 x3309.