Issue 20 April 7, 2011
UCA Band at TCJA to do Assembly Program
The UCA band will be doing an assembly for us tomorrow. Several of our former students are in the band, and we are excited to have them here. Parents are welcome to come out and take in the program. The Assembly will start at 10:30am.
Spanish Class Embraces Mission Project
The Spanish class has decided that they would like to take on a mission project this year, in support of Sergio’s father’s school in Tesopaco, Mexico. This self-supporting Adventist school educates high school aged young people who otherwise often could not afford Christian education. Completion at Tesopaco opens up the world of higher education to them.
Our Spanish class will be preparing a Mexican hot lunch this coming Wednesday – enchiladas, Spanish rice, dessert, etc. Also, on a Friday, yet to be determined, they will be selling Mexican pastries and other desserts. They will also be delivering pre-ordered bags of enchiladas. For more information, or to order enchiladas, talk to a Spanish class student.
Track Meet is Coming Up
On May 17 students from a number of smaller schools will join with our students at Edgar Brown Memorial Stadium for a day of Track and Field events. Students should be practicing now so that they will be able to blow away some records that day. A complete listing of records will be posted in the hall within the next week.
Elementary Floor Hockey
We have three teams in our league and we are having a good time. Mondays to Thursdays, from 12:15 until 12:40 are our games. In our first game, the Wolves defeated the Cougars, 1-0. The second game, between the Wolves and the Huskies, saw the two teams play to a 0-0 tie. The schedule resumes this coming Monday. Students who are anxious to know the schedule can find that posted at our webpage under the Athletics Tab.
Prayer Warriors
The TCJA Staff would like to thank our church members who so faithfully have been praying for our students over the past month. While we had asked you to especially pray during the Week of Prayer time, many of you have told me that you are continuing to keep these children in your prayers – and everyone is noticing and feeling the difference. Thank you so much for this commitment.
April
8 Best Registration Discount closes
8 UCA Band put on Assembly program @ 10:30am 8-11 Bells Mini-tour
11 Muffin Monday
13 Spanish Class Fundraiser Lunch – for Tesopaco
17 Spring Fever FunRun… see Sally Shadle
18 Staff Professional Growth Activity – No School
19 Small World – Family Night and Easter Program
25 TCJA Constituency Meeting
27 Class Pictures
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Student Feature - Mr. O’s pick
Wednesday evening I was in the gym after the Riverview Pathfinder program, helping Mr. Dickerson load up our risers, which the men’s chorus would be using. Derick Menendez ran over and asked if we could use some help, which we did. When we were done, before I could say thanks, he took off and was out of there – no expectations. Derick, I have noticed you offering help around school, carrying boxes, holding doors... Your positivity and willingness to help is appreciated. Come to the office on Monday for your free muffin, on us.
I am on the lookout weekly for random acts of selflessness. Could you be my pick of the week, next?
Early Registration Discount
This Friday is the last day to register for 2011-2012 at substantial savings… call the office for details.
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Mr. O’s giveaways…
Be the first elementary (grades 1-6) or upper grade (7-10) students to tell me the answers I have in mind for each of the following questions.
1. …regarding Joseph… from Genesis. Many people who study that time period believe that this method was how Jacob made Joseph’s many-colored coat.
2. …we love to eat these rocks – in fact… the only rocks humans eat.
3. …right now this play is the most popular play in the world.
