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Grandparent's Day and Grandparent's Day at the Park
| Make plans to visit your grandchildren at LCA on September 10th for a special program beginning at 1:30PM. Then on September 11th, the Jr/Sr High Student Council is sponsoring "Grandparent's Day at the Park" at Bryan Park from 10AM-2PM.
Fall Retreat
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September 6th - No Classes - Labor Day
September 7th - School Picture Day
September 10th - Grandparent's Day
September 11th - Grandparent's Day at the Park - 10-2 Bryan Park
September 14th - Progress Reports
September 22nd-24th - 5th Grade - Bradford Woods
September 27th - Jog-a-thon
October 1st - No Classes - Staff Development
October 4th - Kick off for Operation Christmas Child and Share the Warmth
October 7th - Dig Pink Volleyball Game
Otober 13th - PSAT
October 15th - End 1st Quarter
October 20th, 21st, and 22nd - Parent/Teacher Conferences by Appointment
October 29th - No Classes - Fall Break
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Newsletter: Newsletter - August 30th, 2010 |
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| Posted by: ron.scott on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 11:47 AM — 9 Reads |
August 30, 2010
From the Heart of the Head of School
Week three for this new school year has begun. Traffic patterns have normalized, and the students have settled into their routines for their daily travels. There is a positive energy in the classrooms! All is going very well on campus.
I wanted to follow-up on something we addressed at the outset of the school year. You received a letter via the Board of Trustees regarding the dress code and related issues. In that letter, it was stated that the faculty, staff and administration would enforce the present dress code as outlined by the Family Handbook. As stated during our Back to School Nights, there were no substantive changes made to the dress code for this school year. Our efforts would be directed toward a consistent, fair, and equitable enforcement of the rules as stated.
We need your help. Several clothing issues have come to our attention and we would like to pass these issues along to you for your help as we enforce the rules already stated. One issue is a function of our limited facilities with regards to changing for physical education class. The rules established have been tailored to meet the demands of the student schedules. The second issue deals with popular styles and clothing trends. Trends shift and the clothing that some of our students wear often reflect those trends. Here are the concerns at hand.
Our students are allowed to wear their physical education (PE) or athletic shorts to school. Some students choose to change into their PE clothing in preparation for class. Others may wear their athletic shorts throughout the day. In either case, a number of our students are wearing shorts that do not meet the standard for length and tightness, as defined by the Family Handbook. We ask that you evaluate all of the shorts that your child is wearing to school for length and tightness.
The second issue is more closely related to a trend or style that has become popular with a number of our students. As a Christian school representing over 40 churches throughout the Bloomington community, LCA has a strong desire to honor the Lord in biblical principle by the way our students conduct themselves. LCA has no desire to weigh in on specific trends as we feel that this is an area for discussion and debate within your own family. It is when clothing trends violate the principles of dress as outlined in the Family Handbook that we must address the issue. Our rules and interpretation of those rules are based upon basic, biblical principles of modesty, and serve to enhance the learning process at LCA. Clothing that is immodest distracts from the learning process, and is not permitted on campus. This problem has been expressed by students wearing a style of jeans that are referred to as “skinny jeans”. Page 23 of the Student Handbook reflects in several places the issue of clothing tightness. “Skinny jeans”, or any clothing worn in a tight manner, is clearly against long established practice and policy. This particular clothing trend has brought the issue to the forefront for some of our students in the upper grades.
Here is where you can help with both issues detailed above. Have an age appropriate dialogue with your child about their choices with regard to clothing. Then, evaluate their clothing choices with respect to the Family Handbook, specifically, those rules mentioned above. And, most importantly, take a moment to look at what your child is wearing as he or she prepares for school each day. What fits well in August may need attention by December. Does the clothing fit within both the spirit and letter of the rules? What might be acceptable for activities outside of school may not be appropriate for the classroom. Your help with regard to appropriate dress is greatly appreciated. We will honor our commitment to you by enforcing our practices and policies in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner for all of our students.
Thank you for this expression of our partnership together with you for the education of your child.
Mr. Baldomero
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
August 30, 2010
JOG-A-THON T-SHIRT ORDERS: Please be reminded that 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, August 31st, is the deadline for placing your order for Jog-A-Thon t-shirt.
PLEASE HELP:
-If you plan to stay at school after drop-off, please remember to avoid parking on the north end of the parking lot (playground).
-If you send a heat up in your child’s lunch, please label the item with your child’s name and teacher.
SCHOOL PICTURES: School pictures for all students will be taken on Tuesday, September 7th. An informational letter and an order form are going home with each student today. Please note that the payment envelope must be presented to the LIFETOUCH photographer as your child’s photograph is being taken due to the computerized camera system. Return your order with the payment, made out to LIFETOUCH using the envelope Lifetouch provided. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by Lifetouch.
GIRLS ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP: It’s the place to be! This is an opportunity for girls in grades 6 through 12 to be challenged, be encouraged, be blessed and strengthened through God’s word and personal accountability. Classes will begin Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. Classes will be led by Mrs. Wendi Beisecker and Mrs. Jill Hooten. A sign-up sheet is posted in Mr. Wild’s room, please encourage your daughter to sign-up!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: If you are interested in volunteering for any home athletic event, please contact Mr. Eugene Kim at eugene.kim@lighthouse-christian.com
PARENTS BLESSING TEACHERS: We are still in need of SEVERAL teachers and staff members to be adopted by parents for this school year. It doesn't take much time, but the LCA staff will be so blessed by it. You will be given all the necessary information about the staff member and ideas throughout the year. Our first Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Wednesday September 15th. If you are interested in adopting a teacher or staff member and/or providing food for the 9/15 lunch, please email Piper Cohen at cohenhp@comcast.net or call at 606-2292.
CHESS CLUB: A chess club flyer will be sent home later this week. It will contain information regarding meeting dates, fees and other important details.
IMPORTANT FORMS: All LCA Family Handbooks that were distributed to families contained several important forms. Please complete these forms and return them to the LCA office. If you have questions about a form, please call the office. We really appreciate your cooperation.
CATERED LUNCHES: Catered lunches for the month of September will begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
SKATE NIGHT: Once again LCA will participate in Skate Night at Western Skateland (930 W. 17th Street), on the 4th Thursday of each month. We will be sharing the rink with University Elementary School. Come and enjoy a fun-filled evening of skating that also benefits LCA!
LCA ROSTER 2010-11: A roster of all families in LCA that will include names, addresses, and phone numbers is being prepared. It will be distributed to LCA families. If you do not want your information included in this roster, please notify the office by Friday, September 3, 2010.
ATHLETICS UPDATE:
Tuesday, August 31st
Junior High Girls and Varsity Girls Volleyball (AWAY) – Lighthouse AT Medora - 6:00PM/7:00PM
Elementary and Junior High Cross Country (AWAY) - Lighthouse AT Batchelor – 4:45PM
Thursday, September 2nd
Elementary and Junior High Girls Volleyball (HOME) – Lighthouse vs. Mooresville - 5:00PM/6:00PM
Varsity Girls Volleyball (HOME) – Lighthouse vs. Providence Cristo Rey – 7:00PM
Elementary and Junior High Cross Country (HOME) – CONFERENCE MEET AT EMMANUEL BAPTIST – 5:00PM
FAMILY ATHLETIC GAME PASS: Order forms for a Family Athletic Game Pass that allows you and your immediate family members’ admission to all LCA home soccer, volleyball, and basketball games are available in the office or at a home event. The cost for a family pass is $125.00. Check it out!
PIZZA FRIDAY’S : The Student Council will be offering pizza for sale on Friday, September 3rd, for $1.50 per slice. All proceeds will benefit the programs of the Student Council. Order forms were sent home last week and are due Wednesday, September 1st.
DRESS CODE: Just a reminder that our dress code includes shirts and dresses that have sleeves, shoes that have backs, skirts and dresses to the knee, and shorts that are no more than 4” above the knee. Information about the dress code and other school policies is in the LCA Family Handbook. If you did not receive a new handbook for the 2010-2011 school year, please notify the office.
POWERSCHOOL: If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
POWERSCHOOL AND HOMEWORK FORUM TRAINING: Parents and students are invited to attend a training workshop to learn how to use PowerSchool and LCA’s Homework Forum effectively. Workshops will be held, Wednesday, September 1st and again on the 8th from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Please e-mail Leslie Richardson at leslie.richardson@lighthouse-christian.com to reserve your seat.
EVERYDAY FUNDRAISERS: Each day, there are ways to help LCA with your normal shopping.
• GENERAL MILLS BOX TOPS: On General Mills products, and there are lots of them, you will find a small label that says, “Box Tops for Education.” Each box top is worth 10¢. Please cut them out and bring them to LCA. We redeem them for cash and use the money for supplies for our classrooms. Watch for a list of products to come home.
• CAMPBELLS LABELS: As part of our fund-raising efforts, we collect the UPCs from Campbells products and redeem them for physical education and playground equipment. Please save them and encourage family and friends to clip labels as well. Watch for a sheet to come home that lists all eligible products.
• TARGET CREDIT CARD: If you use a Target credit card, you can designate Lighthouse to receive 1% on your purchases. Target makes this donation once a year.
• OFFICE DEPOT: Every time parents, students, and school supporters buy school supplies at Office Depot and give LCA’s ID number, 70202160, Lighthouse receives credits equal to 5% to use for free supplies.
• SCRIP: Everyone is encouraged to take part in this easy way to help our school and to earn free SCRIP certificates or tuition credit for your family for the 2011-12 school year. For more information, please ask at the office. If you need SCRIP between order dates, the office keeps a variety of certificates and cards on hand. Use SCRIP for all your regular shopping at a wide variety of stores in the Bloomington area and beyond.
• ABITIBI: The green and yellow dumpster in the parking lot is a paper recycling fundraiser that we do here at LCA. Please recycle all your newspapers, office paper, magazines, etc. There is information on the side of the dumpster that lists the appropriate materials to recycle. It is not for other recycling materials such as plastic bags, cardboard, or aluminum.
*Nestle Pure Life Label collection has ended. Thank you for your support of this program.
ELEMENTARY NEWS
MORNINGS: Thank you for your cooperation with our teachers in the morning. We are encouraged to see our students coming in to their classrooms by themselves and getting prepared for the day.
BEVERAGE CARDS: Beverage cards are on sale in the office. Beverages are available at lunch and during before- and after-care and include water, white milk, and chocolate milk. The cost of one card is $18.00 for 40 beverages. You may buy more than one card at a time. After you purchase a card, you will be notified when the card is running low.
GRANDPARENT’S DAY: Grandparent’s Day is just around the corner and plans are underway. Your student(s) will soon be bringing home an invitation to give out to those special people in his life. We will celebrate Grandparent’s Day here at LCA on Friday, September 10th. This year we are please to announce that the LCA Student Council will be hosting a Grandparent’s Picnic on Saturday, September 11th. The location will be Bryan Park from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Council will supply paper goods and drinks. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the fellowship! The time will be announced soon!
ELEMENTARY CALENDAR NOTES
• September 6: Labor Day; no school
• September 7: Catered lunches begin
• September 7: School pictures
• September 10: Grandparent’s Day
• September 22-September 24: 5th Grade to Bradford Woods
• September 23: Skate Night at Western Skateland
• September 27: Jog-A-Thon
• October 1: Staff Development – No School
• October 15: End of 1st quarter for Elementary
• October 20-22: Parent/Teacher conferences
• October 29: Fall Break – No School
JR./SR. HIGH NEWS
TEACHER POSTINGS: Please check the LCA homepage for teacher postings at http://www.lighthouse-christian.com/ Click on the homework feature and scroll down to your student’s teacher for weekly updates.
POWERSCHOOL: Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with accessing your student’s PowerSchool file. This will serve as a powerful link between the classroom and home. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school office.
CLASS RINGS AND SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS: Students in grades 9-12 will be receiving a mailer form Balfour that includes a Class Ring Order Form. Monte Reed with Balfour will be on campus, September 28th, during the lunch break to collect ring orders and have samples for students to see. Rings ordered in September should arrive before the first of December. Additional orders will be accepted with the understanding that delivery may be in January.
Class of 2011: Monte Reed will meet with seniors to design their graduation announcements on September 28th. Balfour forms will be distributed for seniors to order invitations, thank you notes, name cards and accessories. Please begin to estimate the number of items your family will need to purchase.
PSAT: Students in grades 10 and 11 will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 13th. The fee is $13.00 per student. There will be limited seats available for students in lower grades. Please see Mrs. Amerine for sign-up information.
Monroe County College Fair
Approximately 50-60 colleges and universities are scheduled to participate.
Parents and students are encouraged to visit this local college fair to gather information on current programs and special event dates.
Monroe County College Fair
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Time: 6:30 -8:00pm
Location: Bloomington Convention Center
302 S. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47403
Cost: No charge
*Financial Assistance presentation 6:45-7:15pm
September 28, 2010
National Christian College Fair
Heritage Christian School
Local Fair Coordinator
Name: Joe Heltzel
Phone: 765-641-4045
E-mail: jmheltzel@anderson.edu
Fair Location
Heritage Christian School
Address:
6401 E. 75th Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
Region: Great Lakes
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2010 Indianapolis National College Fair
General Information
Location:
Indiana Convention Center
Exhibit Hall A
100 S Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317/262-3432
Fair Hours:
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Which Schools will be in Attendance?:
Search: Fall 2010 National College Fairs
Transportation, Directions and Parking*:
Find Driving directions and Parking options to the Indianapolis Convention Center.
*Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
Need more information? E-mail collegefairs@nacacnet.org or info@nacacnet.org or call 703/299-6855.
JR./SR. HIGH CALENDAR NOTES
• September 6: Labor Day; no school
• September 7: Catered lunches begin
• September 7: School pictures
• September 11: Grandparent’s Day Picnic at Bryan Park
• September 22-September 24: 5th Grade to Bradford Woods
• September 23: Skate Night at Western Skateland
• September 27: Jog-A-Thon
• October 1: Staff Development – No School
• October 13: PSAT
• October 15: End of 1st quarter
• October 20-22: Parent/Teacher conferences by appointment
• October 29: Fall Break – No School
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