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Make plans to visit LCA at one of our upcoming Open Houses
Lighthouse Christian Academy has two more "Admissions Open House" events for new families to become acquainted with the educational opportunities available at LCA. If you are new to LCA and have an interest in the programs of LCA, please accept this invitation to attend one of these informative sessions. If you are one of our existing families and you know of someone who has an interest in Christian education, pass this information along! The meetings last about an hour and begin at 7:00 p.m. A brief presentation is given, a tour of the facilities is made, and questions are answered. Please call the school office for more information at (812) 824-2000. You can also visit the enrollment page for more information.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Spirit Week
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Important
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Feb 23rd - Open House
March 1st - Registration Deadline AP Testing
March 10th - Filing Deadline FAFSA
March 11th - Red Cross Blood Drive
March 25th - Open House
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From the Heart of the Head of School
By now you have most likely received a copy of the 2010 Strategic Plan. We couldn’t be more thrilled to present this document to you. We are most excited for the opportunity to accomplish all that is contained therein with you, the parents of the children we serve. Your draft contains the eight initiatives outlined in their basic components. Several things may happen once you read through the initiatives. In both the accompanying letter and the introduction page, you are invited to invest your time and talents as we move toward these goals. In fact, we have received a number of phone calls to date in support of the plan, and how that parent might engage the process. We are blessed with a wonderful and dynamic parent base who demonstrates true partnership on so many levels. This is but one example of how we live our Mission Statement.
A document as comprehensive as this may also bring up great questions. You may want to know more details concerning an initiative for which you have great interest. Your interest may be due to a passion for that initiative. You may have professional experience in dealing with an aspect of an initiative, or maybe your child will be directly impacted by the work accomplished by an initiative. You may simply want to know, “What were they thinking…?” There are many reasons you may have questions. As committed, we desire to give you an opportunity for dialogue. This can be accomplished several ways as we introduce the 2010 Strategic Plan.
A copy of the entire 2010 Strategic Plan will be published on line by Friday, February 5, 2010. This version gives greater details than found in the version you received late last week. Though the goals of each initiative will remain constant over the three year period, timelines, resources and many other factors will be fluid as work progresses and as research dictates changes. Progress will also be updated on line.
I would also like to invite you to drop in any day of the week right after drop-off. We now have a Keurig, single brew machine in the waiting area by the school entrance. The machine will be set up each morning with assorted coffees and teas for your pleasure. Several copies of the 2010 Strategic Plan will be available for perusal and discussion. I will be available for conversation and to answer questions from about 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. If you have a moment, please fill out the yellow 2010 Strategic Plan Comment Card, and we’ll address whatever is on your mind.
Even if you do not have any questions about the strategic plan, please stop by for a cup of your favorite brew. It would be great to simply chat with you for a few, unhurried moments. I look forward to our partnership together with you for the education of your child.
In His work together,
Mr. Baldomero
Head of School
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
February 1, 2010
RESULTS OF SPELLING BEES: This past Saturday, January 30th, LCA had students participating in the ACSI District Spelling Bee. LCA had 9 participants go to Horizon Christian in Indianapolis. The LCA students represented Lighthouse very well! The overall winner of the ACSI Bee was Hannah S.! She will go on to compete with other ACSI district winners at the ACSI Regional Bee in March.
LCA CHESS CLUB: LCA Chess Club Members Excel At State Individual Finals
Several LCA Chess Club members performed exceptionally well at the Scholastic Chess of Indiana Individual State Finals on Saturday in Anderson. Great job to everyone who participated.
PARENTS BLESSING TEACHERS: Parents Blessing Teachers would like to thank the following families who so generously donated WONDERFUL food for the LCA staff during Spirit Week: The Harding, Whitney, Craig, Girgis, Baldomero, Miles, Gilliland, Rasmusen, Bruce, Hooten, Paine, ElAlami, Hafenbreidel, Hughes, Sokeland, Hoffman, Leininger, Brummett, Tiwari, Schreuder, Strickler, Cox-Endris, Topp-Kovacich, and Rousey families! If you didn't get to bless the teachers this time, please look for our next announcement in the bulletin, or email Piper Cohen at cohenhp@comcast.net. We will be blessing the teachers again on Valentine’s Day.
*The LCA teachers and staff would also like to send our sincerest thanks to all the parents who contributed the delicious food that we enjoyed all week long. A special thanks to Piper Cohen for her efforts to head this up. THANK YOU ALL!!!
LUNCH VOLUNTEERS: Mrs. Smith is still in need of lunch room help throughout the week. Please contact her via the office if you are available to help out.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION: Priority registration is underway. Information was mailed on today. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Open registration is slated to start Monday, February 8th. Please don’t forget that in order for us to process your child’s registration for next year, we must have BOTH the registration form and fee. Thank you.
LCA OPEN HOUSE FOR PUBLIC: The date for the next LCA Open House is set for February 23rd. Please spread the word to your families and friends interested in Christian education.
JR HIGH ORIENTATION: On Monday, March 22nd, 6:00 p.m., LCA will host a Jr. High Orientation for all incoming 7th graders and interested families.
BRICK BY BRICK: The theme “Brick by Brick” is to allow the students to see what the 267 students of LCA can do to impact their peers 1,700 miles south. All funds collected will be divided between two organizations that were already established and working with schools in Haiti.
Christianville Foundation Haiti http://christianvillehaiti.org
P.O. Box 24598
Jacksonville, Florida 32241 (memo: Earth Quake Relief)
Operation Blessing International http://community.ob.org/site
All funds can be donated via their online site.
The 8th grade students will have donation jars in place during the school day and will man donation stations during the upcoming ballgames. They also will have a form available (people tracker) for students who desire to go door to door collecting donations as tax-exempt purposes.
2009-10 YEARBOOK: It is time to begin planning for this year’s yearbook. We need your pictures! If you have pictures of fieldtrips, Bradford Woods, and/or classroom and school activities, please contact Maria Wade (332-1178) at bmwade@insightbb.com or Caroline Johnson (876-0819) at cjand4gals@yahoo.com. Thanks!
U.S.A. BASSIN : The Next Generation Classic Tournament; IVY Tech Community College is sponsoring a local fishing tournament series open to all ages under the age of 18 by August 1, 2010. In the series the adults and youth score their fish together as the youth compete for scholarship money and prizes. If there are any student angler interested, please contact Steve Hanson, shanson@ivytech.edu.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: On Thursday, March 11th from 2-7 p.m. LCA is serving as a host site for an American Red Cross Blood Drive. It will take place in the school gym and is open to the public. Please mark your calendars and spread the word to your family and friends and thank you for considering being a donor in this very important event.
Accountability Group(s): Please note that beginning Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 a.m. BOTH Jr. High and Sr. High girls will meet WEEKLY on Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. Jr. High Girls will meet with Mrs. Hill Hooten in Room B20 and Sr. High Girls will meet with Mrs. Wendi Beisecker in Room B18.
ANNOUNCING ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS FOR BOYS: We are excited about starting accountability groups for ALL young men in grades 6-12. The purpose of these groups is to challenge young men to walk out their faith in Christ and be transformed into His image. Mr. Stockdell and Mr. Beisecker will lead the senior high (9th - 12th) group - in Room B11. Mr. Forgeng will lead the junior high (6-8th grades) - in Room B24. We will be using material from Jim Berg's Changed into His Image. The boy's groups will meet every Tuesday morning at 7:00 a.m. beginning Tuesday, February 2nd. The groups will continue for the months of February through April.
Talent Show Auditions: The Student Council is sponsoring a Talent Show on March 1st. Students are invited to audition February 3rd, 4th, and 5th after school between 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Room B18. Sign-up sheets are available during the lunch periods.
Science Fair Awards Assembly: Thursday, February 4th at 2:25 p.m. Parents are invited to join the Jr./Sr. High student body for the Science Fair Awards Assembly. The 2010 Science Fair was a grand success and a number of students qualified to advance to the Regional Fair, held March 6th at IVY Tech Community College.
Cheer Squad Pizza Fundraiser: Get your orders in for the pizza fundraiser sponsored by the LCA Cheer Squad. The Cheer Squad will be taking orders during tonight's ballgame as well as sending forms home in the Monday folders. The funds will be used to cover travel expenses as the squad will compete in the Christian Cheerleaders of America Nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina. Orders and payment need to be received by Friday, February 5th. Pizzas will be assembled and available for pick up Saturday, February 6th between 10 a.m. and 12 noon at Calvary Baptist Church, 3501 Prow Road. Pizza orders can also be picked up Monday morning during the 7:45 - 8:10 a.m. drop off time. Please include your email and phone number to confirm your pick-up preference.
ELEMENTARY NEWS
PROGRESS REPORTS: Progress reports for Quarter 3 will be sent home this Friday, February 5th. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
SKATE NIGHT: The next skate night will be on Thursday, February 25th at Western Skateland from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $4.00.
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR NOTES:
• February 5: 3rd Quarter progress reports sent home
• February 12: School in Session
• February 23: Open House, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
• February 25: LCA Skate Night at Western Skateland
• March 1: End of 3rd Quarter for Elementary
• March 2: LCA Science Fair
• March 4: ACSI Math by Mail competition here at LCA
• March 8: ISTEP + Testing for 3rd-6th grades
• March 12: Spring Break begins after school
• March 15-19: Spring Break
• March 22: Classes resume
• March 22 : Jr. High Orientation @ 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Heidi Carlson, Elementary Principal
Jr/Sr. High News
Progress Reports will be printed today – Monday, February 1st and sent home Tuesday afternoon with students.
IVY TECH STUDENT AND PARENT SHADOW DAY: February 24, 2010, IVY Tech has offered to host the 9th – 11th grade students and their parents for lunch and tour of their expanding campus. Students will be released from LCA at 12:10 to travel with their parents to the IVY Tech campus. In addition to lunch, information packets and a tour, students and parents will be invited to sit in on classes of interest. Please plan to attend. Additional information will be forthcoming.
UPDATED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES :
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABILITY
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County announce the availability of scholarships.
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has several scholarships available. You may visit our website at www.cfbmc.org/scholarships for specific applications, guidelines, eligibility criteria, required attachments and deadlines pertaining to each.
Tom Moeller Memorial Scholarship Fund – Up to $670 available
a) High school student – grades 10 to 12
b) Monroe County resident
c) Clear direction towards music or music education profession
d) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Purpose: To provide music scholarships/grants to high school students – grades 10 to 12 who reside in Monroe County and wish to pursue music endeavors. Examples of expenses eligible for this scholarship award include, but are not limited to, rental or purchase of a musical instrument, music lessons, fees for musical competition, recording projects, vocal lessons, tuition for music camp (college tuition/fees for music and/or music education major may be considered)
Application deadline: March 12, 2010
Monroe County Ag Day Scholarship Fund – Up to $1,200 available
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or current college freshman. Applicants must also meet at least ONE of the following criteria:
a) Must have been raised on a farm (or)
b) Be a member/former member of the Monroe County 4-H program (or)
c) Be a current member of the Monroe County FFA chapter
Application deadline: February 15, 2010
For more information, please stop by the Foundation office located in Suite 321 of Fountain Square Mall, call 333-9016 or visit www.cfbmc.org
KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Recognizes young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place. Eligibility – nominees are divided into two age groups; ages 6-12, and 13 – 18. Visit www.kohlskids.com for official rules and to nominate a deserving young volunteer. Nominations accepted February 1 – March 15, 2010.
The Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Award is accepting applications at www.breastcancerplatee.org Details and deadline information is on the web site.
BEST BUY $1 Million in Scholarships
This year the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program will award 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation. Who's Eligible? We're looking for folks with solid grades, who are involved in volunteer efforts in their schools and communities, and/or have a work history. Students must be planning to attend a college, university or technical school in the fall immediately following their high school graduation. 9–12th grade students from private, public, alternative or home schools are eligible to apply. Grants are a one-time award, so if you were a winner in the past, you aren't eligible to apply again. http://www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/scholarship.htm
FINANCIAL LINKS FOR PARENTS
College Goal Sunday – February 21st at 2:00 p.m. is a free event for parents and students hosted by IVY Tech College and IU to assist in completing the FAFSA application. For exact locations and more information visit CollegeGoalSunday.org or call 1-800-992-2076.
FAFSA4caster is an online tool that helps students and parents determine their current eligibility for federal student aid. Counselors should encourage students to check out www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to learn how much aid they would receive if they applied today.
MyFSA is an online account that provides students with access to college and scholarship searches, career and self-assessment tools, and other valuable resources regarding college and financial aid. Students can learn about MyFSA's various functions and set up MyFSA accounts at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/myfsa.
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE U.S. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The RMHC scholarship program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. Application deadline: February 16, 2010. Apply at www.rmhc.org
Upcoming Dates:
Feb 1st Progress Report cutoff
Feb 9th Senior Night at the last home BB game for this season (Spirit 95 broadcasting)
Feb 24th IVY Tech Parent & Student Afternoon Shadow 12:15-3:30 p.m.
Mar 1 Registration Deadline for AP Testing
Mar 1 End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 6 IVY Tech Regional Science Fair
Mar 8 Winter Sports Awards
Mar 9 ISSMA concert @ 7:00 p.m.
Mar 10 Filing Deadline for FASFA (seniors!)
Mar 15-19 Spring Break
Mar 22 Jr. High Orientation - 6 p.m.
Apr 14 Crane Science Fair
May 1 Bible Portfolio submissions are due
May 22 Graduation for the Class of 2010! 2:00 p.m.
May 27 Last day of classes for K – 11.
Mrs. Rayna Amerine, Jr./Sr. High Principal
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