vol 2 – Issue 5 September 29, 2011
JH/HS Intramurals Cancelled
During ITBS Testing week there will not be any intramurals at the secondary level. We will be altering the schedule dramatically for the entire week so that we can still maintain a high level of academic growth even while we are measuring progress. The schedule will resume, the week following. Elementary intramurals will continue as planned.
TCJA Board Member Passes
We are deeply saddened to announce that longtime Richland (TCJA) Board representative, Jim McNeil, lost his battle with cancer this past week. Dr. McNeil has been a guiding force at TCJA, only recently stepping down from leading the academic committee as chair, a position he has held for the last ten years.
Dr. McNeil was quite intentional about his interest in Adventist education. He would take time to review student textbooks, read documentation, and dialog one-on-one with teachers. He even spent time on the K-12 committee at the Conference office. Throughout his time on our board at TCJA, Dr. McNeil was also involved with higher education, serving in an advisory capacity at Loma Linda University.
We extend our sympathy to the McNeil family as they mourn their loss. Dr. McNeil shall be missed.
Elementary and Middle School Intramurals
The first round of games finished yesterday. The Whitecaps and Earthquakes are tied with a win and a tie each. The Galaxy have played well but have been shorthanded with players missing due to illness. The first game in the second round is today. There are two more rounds to go.
Classes during ITBS Week
We are aiming at minimizing the amount of homework during test week, while maintaining academic integrity, so we will continue offering zero hour bells and gymnastics, elementary PE classes and music classes. The times for these classes may vary slightly, so watch the classroom schedules.
Wilderness Ventures Canoeing / Kayaking Trip
We need a firm count to know how many students we are planning for, for the Wilderness Ventures canoeing trip on Priest Lake. We will, therefore, conclude sign-ups next Thursday (October 6). We are looking for up to 15 people to brave the water for a weekend of adventure. The cost for the trip is $30 and includes all transportation, all meals, etc.
October
3-7 ITBS (Test Week)
8 ABC Food and Book Sale (7:00-9:00pm)
10-13 ASB School-Spirit Week
11 PSAT (in Walla Walla)
14 Teacher In-service at Mivoden – NO SCHOOL
14-16 Wilderness Ventures Canoeing / Kayaking Trip
17-21 Red Ribbon Week
25 End of the First Quarter
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Let’s Move Day / Yardsale… (reprint from last week)
Small World Learning Center is promoting Let’s Move Day with a special 1K run. In conjunction with the 1k walk/run, which students and/or parents are welcome to go through as often as they wish, Small World is also hosting a yard sale that morning. All proceeds go towards the purchase of a dishwasher for SWLC.
The run and the sale are form 8:00 through noon.
Biology Trip - Tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes every Friday until frost… donations accepted on behalf of the biology class.
Mr. O’s Pick…
JB Lopez – again this week, it’s a PE pick. JB was acknowledging the efforts of his teammates and his opponents alike, referencing specific plays in his compliments… We like when people build up people. your Swing by my office Monday to pick up your TCJA citizenship muffin.
Classes during ITBS Week
We are aiming at minimizing the amount of homework during test week, while maintaining academic integrity, so we will continue offering zero hour bells and gymnastics, elementary PE classes and music classes. The times for these classes may vary slightly, so watch the classroom schedules.
Mr. O’s Puzzler
Last Week’s Answer – Coopers were barrel makers. Christian Lebold was the first one to answer, though we had other participants.
This Week’s Puzzle – Which leader of a country retired from that job, but went on to create living spaces for people who were less fortunate.
