SCS News

The Messenger
May 4, 2012

Welcome to the last month of school! There are a lot of great events going on this month, and we encourage you to visit our website frequently and check your email for updates/clarifications throughout these busy final few weeks. Let’s take every opportunity to keep in step with Him and to encourage one another as our school year draws to a close!

Get In The Race! Our May Match!
Thank you for your generosity in giving to our Annual Fund. We are currently nearing the $175,000 mark and this month we have a May Match! Every dollar you give during May will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000! The aim of our Annual Fund is to help support the tuition assistance we give to our families. Please consider giving generously- especially during May when your financial gift will be doubled.

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11
Parents and Students: If you have been thinking about writing a encouraging note a to teacher, bringing them chocolate, flowers, new khaki trousers or buying someone a new car, next week is the time to do that! We are so grateful to God for our teachers and for the investment of their lives into our students. We often forget to tell people what they mean to us or to thank them for all they do. Let’s work together to do that next week!

Teacher of The Year
Each year we identify a Teacher of the Year for each school division (elementary, middle, high). We invite parents to discuss classroom experiences with their children and select one teacher within their child's school division to receive this award for the 2011-2012 school year. Deadline for voting: May 10^th. A Survey Monkey survey has been created for you to participate in the vote for Teacher of the Year; http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/teacheraward.

SCS Annual Golf Tournament – Tuesday, May 15, 2012
We are just under two weeks away from the tournament but there is still time to register as a sponsor or player. We need bottles of water to be donated to the tournament. Please bring donations into the school office by Friday, May 11, 2012. There are still volunteer opportunities available for the tournament! Please contact Kim Morton (kfarmer@statesvillechristian.org) if you would like to volunteer.

Not a Golfer? How about a day at the Rock Barn Spa?
In conjunction with the golf tournament on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Rock Barn is offering all non-golfers discounted spa services! Come and relax at the Rock Barn Spa to support Statesville Christian School! Registration forms and information are on the website.

Mother’s Day All School Chapel
Please join us for the annual Mother’s Day All-School Chapel on Friday, May 11^th at 1:15PM in the WABC Sanctuary.

Year-End Awards Events
The dates below are given for your planning purposes. More details will be sent as the dates draw closer.

May 10^th – High School Athletic Banquet, PM (Reminder: The deadline for reserving your tickets is today May 4th) LOCATION CHANGE: This event will now be held at Rock Barn Country Club. Please see our athletics page for details.
May 25^th – Middle School Awards, 2 PM
May 29^th – High School Awards, 1:15 PM
May 30^th – 5^th Grade Awards & Promotion, 9AM
May 30^th – JrK Awards, 11AM
May 31^st – Kindergarten Awards, 8:15AM
May 31^st – 1^st-4^th Grade Awards, 9:15AM
June 1^st^_ Graduation, 6 PM

Our Class of 2012 Graduates Soon!
Please make plans to join us for our graduation celebration on June 1^st at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary of Western Avenue Baptist Church. Please consider inviting your friends who should, and could, be a part of our school community next year.

Registered Voters
We encourage all registered voters to read their Bibles, pray and vote on May 8^th! Advice is always free at SCS!

April 20, 2012

We hope your family enjoyed a refreshing Spring Break and are ready to hang in there for what feels like a mad dash to the end of school.   By the time you read this, there will be only six weeks of school remaining, so please bear with us if the content of the Messenger appears a bit “newsy.”   It is our desire to keep our parents well-informed and engaged as we enter the home stretch of the school year.

Admissions Open House
Sunday, April 22^nd
12:30-2:30PM
YOU are our best advertisement for the great programs here at SCS.   Our 2012-2013 school year budget is based on an enrollment of 270 and we currently have 225 students enrolled. Please help spread the word, or better yet, bring someone to the open house on Sunday.

Standardized Testing – Grades 2-11 – Monday, April 23^rd through Thursday, April 26^th
Grades 2-5 will test Monday-Thursday
Grades 6-11 will test Tuesday-Thursday
Please ensure that your student(s) comes prepared to do his/her very best.
Please note:
·         Attendance/Make-Up Testing: Please ensure that your child is present and on time on testing days as no make-up testing will be available.
·         Students in grades 2 and 3 will write answers directly in their test booklets.
·         Students in grades 4-11 will use answer sheets only and will be charged a booklet replacement fee of $10 for damage (writing or tearing) to the original test booklet.
We look forward to seeing the results of the TerraNova3 testing as we feel it will provide a more accurate nationally-normed measure of how our students perform in relation to other schools with our size and demographics.

NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY, APRIL 27th
Please enjoy this “non-snow” day! This will be a great way to wrap up the week of testing and we hope you’ll plan something fun with your family.

Commencement for the Class of 2012
As a JrK-12^th grade school, we invite the entire school community to attend the commencement ceremony each spring to celebrate the achievements of our senior class as they complete their studies at SCS. The SCS Class of 2012 will graduate on Friday, June 1^st at 6:00PM in the sanctuary of Western Avenue Baptist Church. We are pleased to announce the co-valedictorians of the Class of 2012: Abby Baity and Jonathan Piland. The members of the Class of 2013 who will be serving as junior marshals for the commencement ceremony are Emma Ferguson, Kristalyn Gill, Kara Phillips, Kayla Revelle, and Jennifer Sherrill.   We extend our congratulations for the exceptional academic achievement that has led to this honor.

The2012-2013 School Calendar was sent as an attachment to the March 22^nd Messenger.   The calendar is now available on the school’s website for your information. Please note that, although October 25^th and 26^th are not school days for the students, Thursday, October 25^th will be used for elementary parent conferences during the regular school hours.

If you have a student in grades 9-12, please check out the College Guidance section of our website.   Click on Academics / High School / College Guidance for staff contact information for all areas of college guidance, as well as the college guidance track for all students in 9^th-12^th grades.

SCS Annual Golf Tournament – Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Don’t delay – register today!    Registration information and forms are available on the school website.   Please gather some friends and come spend the day on the course.

Not a Golfer?   How about a day at the Rock Barn Spa?
In conjunction with the Statesville Christian School Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Rock Barn is offering all non-golfers discounted spa services! Come and relax at the Rock Barn Spa to support Statesville Christian School!

Year-End Awards Events
The dates below are given for your planning purposes.   More details will be sent as the dates draw closer.

·         May 3^rd – Middle School Athletic Banquet, PM
·         May 10^th – High School Athletic Banquet, PM
·         May 25^th – Middle School Awards, 2 PM
·         May 29^th – High School Awards, 1:15 PM
·         May 30^th – 5^th Grade Promotion, 9 AM
·         May 30^th – JrK Awards, 11 AM
·         May 31^st – Kindergarten Awards, 8:15 AM
·         May 31^st – 1^st-5^th Grade Awards, 9:15 AM

The Messenger
March 23, 2012

Since we have had no snow days this year, and have the time built into our academic calendar, we are happy to announce a NO-SNOW DAY. There will be no school on Friday, April 27^th!    We hope you will take this opportunity to plan a special day for your family.   We will return to school on April 30^th, re-energized for the busy end-of-year season that May always brings our way.

Back by popular demand:

The SCS Annual Talent Show
Saturday March 31, 2012, 7:00-9:30PM
WABC Fellowship Hall
Dessert, Drinks, and fun!
Tickets in office: $5 students, $7 adults, and $25 family max

You may use the attached flier to let your family and friends know about this great family entertainment opportunity.

The2012-2013 School Calendar has been finalized.

Grandparents’ Day – Thursday, April 5^th
This is a great event for the grandparents of elementary students.   If your child’s grandparents live too far away to attend, please feel free to adopt a “surrogate” grandparent to celebrate with your child that day; perhaps a family friend or neighbor!
9:30 AM – Breakfast in the WABC Fellowship Hall
10:15 AM – Program in the Sanctuary
11:00 AM – Classroom visits
11:30 AM – Elementary dismissal / Spring Break begins!

Thursday, April 5th- Half day for students; NO after care will be provided for elementary students and no after school study hall for middle and high school students, as this begins our Spring Break.

SCS Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date – Tuesday, May 15, 2012!!!
·         New and improved tournament includes on-course BBQ samples, catered lunch, and complimentary beverage service along with an upgraded Premium Gift Package for all sponsors and golfers!!!
·         Plan to join us with a team and support Statesville Christian School! Register a team or become a sponsor by March 30^th to be eligible to enter to win 4 week-long tickets to the PGA Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.

We all purchase gas for our automobiles and groceries for our family. Please keep the PTF-sponsored SCRIP program in mind for these and other purchases.    A copy of the order form is attached or you may always access a form on the school’s website under the “parents” tab in the upper right corner of the home page.    (Please note that Baskin Robbins cards are no longer available.) SCRIP orders are due in the office first thing each Monday morning.

These last couple of weeks have been busy in the SCS academic arena. Our students have participated in the ACSI Speech Meet and Math Olympics.   In addition, several of our high school students attended a math event at Lenior-Rhyne University and received a preview of college-level mathematics.

Results of the ACSI events are indicated below.   CONGRATULATIONS to all of the students who represented SCS.   We are proud of our LIONS!

ACSI Speech Meet Grades 1^st-6^th

1^st Grade Poetry	1^st Grade Bible Memorization
· Arianna Williams – Excellent	· Isaac Mankos – Superior
· Lani Pardue – Excellent	· Nicole Osborne – Excellent
· Amber Nawrocki – Excellent	· Lauren Murphy – Excellent
2^nd Grade Poetry
· Emmy Hughes – Superior
· Brenna Rae Bentley – Superior	2^nd Grade Bible Memorization
2^nd Grade Fables/Folklore	· Andrew Christian – Superior
· Samantha Keever – Superior	· Bailey Davidson – Superior
3^rd Grade Poetry
· Emma Shelton – Excellent
· Tyler Loftin – Good	3^rd Grade Bible Memorization
3^rd Grade Fables/Folklore	· Kennedy Arnold – Good
· Christian Lackey – Good	· Isaac Mason – Excellent
· Josiah Southern – Good
4^th Grade Poetry
· Taylor Osborne – Superior
· Rachel Davidson – Excellent	4^th Grade Bible Memorization
4^th Grade Fables/Folklore	· Briley Boan – Superior
· Emilia Reutimann – Superior
· Isabella Hamby – Superior
5^th Grade Poetry	5^th Grade Bible Memorization
· Cassidy Barker – Superior	· Dani Tracey – Excellent
· Anna Blue Bentley – Superior
6^th Grade Poetry
· Emma Schopps – Excellent
· Mary Beth Davidson – Superior	6^th Grade Bible Memorization
6^th Grade Patriotic Oration	· Abbey Southern – Good
· Claudia Hope – Superior
· Christopher Blow - Excellent

ACSI Math Olympics Grades 3^rd-8^th

Reasoning
· Harrison Hayes – 1^st Place, Grade 3	· Tyler Laws – 3^rd Place, Grade 6
· Christian Lackey – 3^rd Place, Grade 3	· Mary Beth Davidson – 5^th Place, Grade 6
· Andrew Swope – 2^nd Place, Grade 4	· Marissa McHugh – 4^th Place, Grade 7
· Casey Mangum – 4^th Place, Grade 4	· Katie Freeman – 3^rd Place, Grade 8
· Tyler Laws – 3^rd Place, Grade 6	· Matthew Hayes – 5^th Place, Grade 8
Computation
· Brittany Laws – 4^th Place, Grade 3	· Tre’ Raub – 3^rd Place, Grade 8

From Mr. Mayberry: Since it was an anonymous gift, I do not know who all participated in my great surprise! Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for the golf cart.

Grandparents' Day
March 16, 2012

The SCS Elementary students will be honoring their Grandparents on Thursday, April 5th. This is a special day for our Elementary students as they enjoy the time with their Grandparents. Many students show them their classrooms and then go out to eat lunch. The day will start at 9:30 am with breakfast served to the Grandparents. The musical presentation begins at 10:15 am in the WABC Sanctuary. Classroom visitations follow from 11:00 am until 11:30 am. The day will finish with an 11:30 am dismissal.

The Messenger
March 8, 2012

Wow!   This has been a very busy week.   We trust you will not only take personal advantage of several SCS community events coming up this weekend, but that you will also invite others to join you.

Once Upon a Mattress, the musical retelling of the magical fable of “The Princess and the Pea.”
·         Friday, March 9^th, 7PM
·         Saturday, March 10^th, 3PM and 7PM
While it is possible tickets may still be available at the door; don’t take that chance!   Stop by the school office and purchase your tickets today for this swash-buckling romantic comedy presented by the SCS Theatre Department. It is delightful and appropriate for all ages!!

Josh McDowell: Teaching Truth in a “Whatever” World
Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Statesville Civic Center, Statesville, NC

A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
at the school offices
at the door
$65 per couple, $35 individual, and $25 student

Enrollment Update
Schoolwide re-enrollment has been strong and we are thankful for your continued partnership with us as we seek to provide the absolute best education within a biblical worldview.   We are very encouraged! We are now at 83% re-enrollment and have begun to fill classes with new applicants.

Help Wanted!
We need YOUR help to fill our 4-year-old Junior Kindergarten class before August 1^st.   We need a total of 15 students in order to offer this class.   We currently have 2 students enrolled and 2 more “in process.”   Please help us spread the word to families who may want to provide a Christ-centered, nurturing, academic Jr K program for their children.   Interested parents may contact the school to schedule a one-on-one tour or they may attend the March 18^th or April 22^nd Open House..

Annual Fund Update
Our annual fund goes to support tuition assistance for our families.   Proceeds from our guest speaker forum will also support our tuition assistance program. Currently we have received approximately $152,500 towards our goal of $295,000.   Thanks to all who have given so generously; let’s press on and reach our goal. We are more than halfway home. With the warmer weather, our runner on the banner is poised to spring to the finish line!

ART TO REMEMBER……..Deadline extended to Monday, March 12^th, 8:30AM
Students in all elementary grades as well as 6^th & 8^th grades, who wish to participate in the PTF-sponsored Art to Remember project, may turn in their art work and order form to the school offices by 8:30 AM on Monday morning.

CONGRATULATIONS!
A number of SCS students participated in the recent ACSI Creative Writing Contest. The following students earned the designation of “Excellent” for their creative writing in the designated category.
Emilia Reutimann, 4^th Grade, “Wake Up” – free verse
Hannah Cone, 5^th Grade, “Lilly” – rhymed poetry
Ashlyn McGaha, 8^th Grade, “Plane Wrecked” – short story
Regina Wood, 10^th Grade, “Just Between Us” – rhymed poetry

SCS Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date – Tuesday, May 15, 2012!!!
·         New and improved tournament includes on-course BBQ samples, catered lunch, and complimentary beverage service along with an upgraded Premium Gift Package for all sponsors and golfers!!!
·         Plan to join us with a team and support Statesville Christian School! Register a team by March 15^th to be eligible to enter to win 4 week-long tickets to the PGA Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.

The Spring Athletic Season is now in full gear.   Please check the athletic page on the website for all schedules and come out to support your SCS LIONS!

The next Paws for a Cause event will be March 20^th at 4:00PM – Varsity Girls’ Soccer vs. Hickory Christian Academy.

Tickets for Once Upon a Mattress
March 5, 2012

You may purchase your theater tickets in either school office. Students may purchase between 7:30 and 8:00 am, lunch time or between 2:45 and 3:15 pm. Parents may come in either office during the day as well. The performances will be Friday, March 9th at 7:00 pm (Port-A-Pit tickets for dinner are available, please see below.) and Saturday, March 10th at 3:00 pm or 7:00 pm. Cost is $8.00 adult and $5.00 student.

8th Grade Fundraisers for DC Trip
February 17, 2012

The SCS 8th grade invites you for lunch on Friday, March 9th. There will be a taco or taco salad lunch offered for the Upper School students at school and Port-a-Pit BBQ for local businesses. To download the order forms, please click below and return to the office:

The 8th grade class is also selling Pre-Show Dinner tickets for the Spring Musical Program. Please see the Theater page for more information and to download your ticket.

The Messenger
February 23, 2012

Even though we had our first (and probably last) snow of the season earlier this week, there are signs that Spring has arrived with the 70 degree weather forecast and the busy calendar.   There are many opportunities to involve your entire family and we look forward to seeing you on campus.

Josh McDowell: Teaching Truth in a “Whatever” World
Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Statesville Civic Center, Statesville, NC

TICKETS NOW ON SALE
$65 per couple, $35 individual, and $25 student
Sold only in SCS school offices at
1210 Museum Road

Elementary Book Fair February 23^rd – March 1^st
FAMILY NIGHT – Thursday, February 23^rd – 6:00-7:30PM – please enter through the Western Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Friday, February 24^th- Half day for students; NO after care will be provided for elementary students and no after school study hall for middle and high school students.

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
The SCS Theatre Department will present Once Upon a Mattress on March 9 at 7 pm, and March 10 at 3 pm and 7 pm in the Western Avenue Fellowship Hall. In a castle setting full of lovely princesses, dashing knights, and royalty galore, Once Upon a Mattress musically retells the magical fable of “The Princess and the Pea”. You don’t want to miss this swash-buckling romantic comedy presented by SCS’s very own. It is delightful and appropriate for all ages!!
Tickets (adults $8 and students $5) are available now in both school offices (checks or exact cash, please). NOTE: If you plan to attend the Friday night performance in conjunction with the 8^th grade Port-a-Pit fundraiser, get your tickets early because the show sells out quickly!

The 8^th Grade is gearing up for their Washington, DC Trip and will be holding several fundraisers in the month of March.    Please take note and participate as you are available.
·         March 3^rd – HUGE Yard Sale
March 2^nd – Drop off donated items to the Miller Building Cafeteria beginning at 1:30PM
March 3^rd – Come shop from 6:00AM – 11:00AM. You will discover household items furniture, tools, electronics, games, toys, clothes, etc.
·         March 9^th – Lunch and Dinner Port-a-Pit Fundraiser
Pre-order Only (see attached order form)
·         March 9^th – Middle & High School Lunch Fundraiser
Pre-order Only (see attached order form)

SCS Annual Golf Tournament
Save the Date – Tuesday May 15, 2012!!!
·         New and improved tournament includes on-course BBQ samples, catered lunch, and complimentary beverage service along with an upgraded Premium Gift Package for all sponsors and golfers!!!
·         Plan to join us with a team and support Statesville Christian School! Register a team by March 15^th to be eligible to enter to win 4 week-long tickets to the PGA Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.

CONGRATULATIONS!
SCS Varsity Girls Basketball Team proceed to the second round of the NCISAA state basketball tournament and will play North Raleigh Christian School tonight in Raleigh.   GO LADY LIONS!
SCS Middle School Cheer Squad earned 2^nd place in the CCISAA Cheer Competition. They also received the CCISAA Sportsmanship Award!
SCS Varsity Cheerleaders were named Carolina Classic Divisional Champions of the Christian Cheerleaders of America.

The Messenger
February 9, 2012

Dear Parents:

Announcing Josh McDowell as our Guest Speaker!
Former agnostic and best-selling Christian author of over 120 books, with 51 million copies distributed worldwide. Josh has delivered more than 24,000 talks to over 10 million people in 118 countries! Join us for dessert, coffee and tea while we listen to Josh McDowell share his insights through his presentation: Teaching Truth in a “Whatever” World!

Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Statesville Civic Center, Statesville, NC

Ticket sales begin February 15, 2012
$65 per couple, $35 individual and $25 student
Sold only in school office at
1210 Museum Road
Statesville, NC 28625

Re-Enroll By February 15, 2012!
Re-enrollment forms are available on the “parents” tab in the upper right of the SCS home page.

We appreciate you telling your friends and neighbors about SCS.   We were visited by eight prospective families at this past Sunday’s Open House.   Most of these families indicated that they learned about SCS through current families.   Thank you for sharing!

Do you know of a prospective student? February 15^th is a half school day for many public schools in the area.    If you are aware of a student who may be interested in SCS, please let them know of the opportunity to visit the campus.    We will have a welcome reception, campus tour, and classroom visits on February 15^th beginning at 1:45 PM in the Miller Building.
Please RSVP to Marsha Robbins in the admissions office at 704-873-9511, ext 2229.

ACSI Spelling Bee
Statesville Christian School 1^st-8^th graders attended the regional ACSI Spelling Bee at Millers Creek Christian School this past week. Thank you for representing SCS!
Congratulations to the following students who finished in the top four of their age division:
·         Grade 1 – Arianna Williams, 2^nd place
·         Grade 3 – Brittany Laws, 1^st place; Adam Cronce, 2^nd place; Emma Shelton, 4^th place
·         Grade 4 – Andrew Swope, 2^nd place
·         Grade 5 – Jennie Church, 2^nd place
·         Grade 6 – Tyler Laws, 1^st place; Sarah Propst, 2^nd place
·         Grade 7 – Ben Oliver, 1^st place
·         Grade 8 – Kaitlin Thomas, 4^th place
The top two from each age division from 5^th-8^th grade went to the Spell-Off. SCS 6^th grader, Sarah Propst, won the Spell-Off and will be competing at the next level in Atlanta, GA.

High School Quiz Bowl
We have added a competitive Quiz Bowl as an extracurricular offering for our high school students this year.   The high school quiz bowl team, consisting of C.J. Neuwirth, Aaron Dalton, Kristalyn Gill, Jennifer Sherrill, Harrison Essary, Ashtyn Neuwirth, Caleb Southern, Jonathan Carter, Cam Neuwirth, and Anna Mason, has won four of its six matches against other area quiz bowl teams. They have represented SCS very well. The season continues through March 24th with weekly competitions as well as district and state meets.

Your SCS PTF thanks you for dining out! Proceeds from Family Night Out Events to date are as follows:   East Coast Wings @ $217.53 and Chick-fil-a @ $195.13.   We look forward to our next Family Night Out scheduled for Tuesday, March 20^th at 5:00 PM.

Middle School Book Fair Happening! Monday, February 13^th – Friday, February 17^th
Please support the book fair next week and help raise funds for new library books. Check out the latest titles from Scholastic Books while “warming up” to our LUAU theme this year. Hawaiian music, leis, and pineapples will make these cold February days seem like a distant memory. Our goal is to sell $1500.00 in books. Please invite friends and relatives to our book fair.   We’ll be open every day and afterschool (2:45-3:30) on Tuesday and Thursday. Aloha!

Be on the lookout for the Elementary Book Fair beginning February 23^rd.

Friday, February 24^th- Half day for students; NO after care will be provided for elementary students and no after school study hall for middle and high school students.

SPECIAL EDITION
The Messenger

January 26, 2012

This Special Edition is to inform you of school related current news and events scheduled for the first week of February.

Introducing the Statesville Christian School Learning Development Centers for 2012-2013
As we continue to seek ways to better serve our families, the SCS Board of Trustees has approved a plan to expand our educational services to students across a wider range of abilities and needs beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year. Recognizing that within our own families, as well as the Christian community around us, there is a wide diversity of ability level and learning styles, SCS will implement differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of academically gifted students, students who are typical learners, and students with particular learning challenges. More information will be available about the SCS Learning Development Centers later this spring. Our commitment to academic excellence based upon a biblical worldview for all students continues to be our priority.

Special Guest Speaker, Craig McFarlane, to address Middle and High School Students
We are always looking for opportunities for our students to be exposed to motivational speakers who come from a variety of backgrounds. We appreciate Dr. Brian Neuwirth sponsoring the opportunity for our Middle and High School students to hear an inspirational address from "The World's Greatest Blind Athlete," Mr. Craig McFarlane, on Wednesday, February 1st at 12:00 noon in the WABC Fellowship Hall.   This is not a chapel event, and we would welcome any and all parents who would like to attend.

In spite of suffering total loss of sight at age 2 through a tragic accident, Mr. McFarlane
viewed his blindness as, "just a minor inconvenience" rather than a handicap. Mr. McFarlane has been a world-class athlete that has won over 100 gold medals in a variety of sports (the majority against sighted competition) including wrestling, downhill skiing, and water skiing, as well as track & field.   To learn more about Craig McFarlane, please visit his website at www.CMPride.com. Please plan to join us Wednesday morning, February 1st at 12:00 noon.

New Elementary Building Security – Effective Wednesday, February 1^st
Many of you have probably noticed a speaker outside the main SCS elementary entrance. Western Avenue has been in the process of installing a new security system. This system will begin operation on Wednesday, 2/1/12. The canopy doors will then be locked at all times. In order to gain entrance, you must push the button on the speaker beside the double doors. The school office or the WABC office (if they know you) will release the lock for you to enter. PLEASE make sure there is no one else entering as you are buzzed into the building. Many times intruders will come in on the coattail of someone else.

Families that participate in After Care will do the same thing until 4:30 each day. After 4:30, please call one of the following numbers as you pull into the parking lot so someone can let you into the building.
     After Care Cell #: (704) 682-3396
     Mr. Harris: (704) 657-2439
     Sue Ann Burgess: (704) 500-8717
After 4:30, all students will be in Mr. Harris’ room so the After Care supervisor and students can begin to watch for you to arrive. Feel free to tap on Mr. Harris’ window should you have a problem reaching someone by cell phone.

We are grateful for this added security measure. It will take a few weeks to get used to and work out all the glitches. Please be patient with us as we continue to put safety as our number one priority.

“Paws for a Cause” and Winter Sports Senior Recognition – February 3^rd
·         The February 3^rd “Paws for a Cause” will honor our military by supporting the “Cell Phones for Soldiers” Program which helps troops call home by providing FREE communication tools to each branch of the United States Military.   Help support our “Paws for a Cause” by donating your gently-used cell phones.
·         SCS Seniors participating in winter sports teams will be recognized during a ceremony taking place between the Varsity Girls’ and Varsity Boys’ Basketball games (approximate time 7:00PM).

Daddy-Daughter Dance – February 4^th
Remember to purchase your tickets in one of the school offices for this special time for elementary girls and dads.

The Messenger

January 20, 2012

Re-Enroll By February 15, 2012:
Re-enrollment forms have been mailed to your home address. We hope each family is making plans for re-enrollment and will return the completed form and fee prior to February 15^th. You are encouraged to contact us if you have any questions or concerns as you look toward next year at SCS.

Open enrollment begins on February 16, 2012:
Please take every opportunity to talk about SCS to your extended family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.    YOU are our best advertisement! Brochures and informational packets are available in both school offices. Prospective students and their parents may contact the admissions office for information and tours at any time, or you may wish to bring a prospective family to one of the Open House events as listed below.

“Mom and Me – Come and See” Jr Kindergarten & Kindergarten Open House
January 27, 2012        8:15-9:15 AM
March 19, 2012             8:15-9:15 AM
April 17, 2012             1:00-2:00 PM

Schoolwide Open House
February 5, 2012         12:30-2:30 PM
March 18, 2012            12:30-2:30 PM
April 22, 2012               12:30-2:30 PM

The Junior Class will sponsor the SCS Daddy-Daughter Dance on February 4^thfrom 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM for elementary girls and their dads. The Miller Cafeteria will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland fit for our snow princesses. Tickets are $15/couple and include an evening of dancing, desserts, and delightful memories for each king and his princess. Tickets will be available January 23^rdin both SCS offices.

Friday, January 27^th- ½ day for students; after care is provided until 5:30 PM if needed.
Friday, February 24^th- ½ day for students; NO after care is provided.

SCS Book Fair

The Upper School Book Fair will be in the Middle School Library from February 13^th until February 17^th. Please click on the following link for the hours and more information:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/statesvillechristian

The Elementary School Book Fair will be in the Art Classroom from February 22^nd through March 1^st. Please click on the following link for the hours and more information:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/scselementary

The Messenger

January 6, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We trust 2012 will be one in which your family as a whole and as individual members…. “may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” Philippians 1:9-11

We want to express our gratitude to the many parents, grandparents, and friends of the school who consistently give generously of their time, prayers, and financial support to the school. Our
Running the Race Annual Fund is currently at $142,000! We DID meet the $15,000 December matching challenge, and we are grateful to those who are led by the Lord to commit their financial resources to His work at SCS.

With the many active SCS basketball teams, we are entering the busiest athletic period of the school year. Check the “athletics” tab on the website for the athletic game schedule, and come out to show your school spirit and support for your SCS Lions!

Re-enrollment for 2012-2013 is just around the corner! We hope this year is going well for your family and that you are already planning for our continued partnership in the 2012-2013 academic year. Re-Enrollment for current students runs from January 23 – February 10, 2012. Families re-enrolling during this period will have half of the re-enrollment fee credited to the first 2012-2013 tuition payment. The 2012-2013 Tuition Schedule is posted on the SCS website under the “admissions” tab, page two of "tuition."

December 15, 2011

Christmas is definitely in the air at SCS! It is evident that the students are eagerly anticipating Christmas break and their excitement is contagious. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunities at SCS, your church, and throughout the community to focus on Christ – the Greatest Gift – during this holiday season.

In the hustle and bustle of this final week of school for 2011, please keep in mind the following:

· The dollar-for-dollar match for the Running the Race Annual Fund is still in place through December 15^th. To

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