October 7, 2024 | Quarter 1, Week 9

Weekly news & updates

Upcoming Events



THIS THURSDAY - Picture Re-takes WILL BE RESCHEDULED

NEXT WEEK - Spirit Week!

Friday, October 18th - Report cards available on FACTS.

Monday, October 21st - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

Friday, October 25th - Noon Dismissal (All grades)

Monday, October 28th - Fall Break (No School)

Wednesday, October 30th - Chick-fil-A School Spirit Night (East US1 location ONLY), 5-7 PM

Friday, November 22nd - Plimoth Plantation Day and Noon Dismissal for all students

November 25th -29th - Thanksgiving Break

The C3 event featuring speaker Shannon Kendrick WILL BE RESCHEDULED (tentatively to Monday, October 21st, 6:30 PM). Location TBD. Ms. Kendrick is a public speaker, specialist in government and community relations, and has an amazing testimony of God's faithfulness and provision. The event is FREE and open to the public. Parents will earn two (2) volunteer hours for attending and high school students will earn community service hours.

Important News & Information

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Lunch Orders - Orders for next week must be placed through your FACTS family portal by midnight on Thursday. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the menu and click ORDER ITEMS. Also, make sure there are funds in your lunch account BEFORE ordering. Lunch ordering instructions may be found HERE.


Note from Lunchroom Coordinator - PLEASE inform your student if you placed a lunch order for them so they know we have a lunch for them!


Lost & Found - There are numerous items in the Lower School lobby. Please claim what is yours or it will be donated.

 

Yearbooks - Time is running out! Take advantage of special early-bird pricing through October 17th! Order HERE to secure the best price of the school year.


Tutoring - Tutors are available to help your student. Please reach out to Robin Harwick for information and cost.


Praying Parents - Meet in the Lower School lobby on Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday mornings at 8 AM to pray for 15 minutes over our school. Email Monica Washington for more information.


Operation Christmas Child - Fill a shoebox for a child and share the Good News across the world. Get a shoebox from Mrs. Brown in the Lower School lobby beginning October 23rd.


First Fruits Offering - We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Pathway Church food pantry November 1st - 22nd.


Salvation Army Red Kettle - We encourage you to support the Salvation Army by ringing the bell this season. Register HERE.


Why Master's Blog - Read it HERE and reach out to Nancy Cook if you would like to share YOUR Why.


Thank you to everyone who donated items to the Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Your generosity was greatly appreciated by the recipients in Georgia!

Athletic News

Announcements:

Boys Basketball - There will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 6 PM in Room U1 for any middle and high school boys who are interested in playing basketball. We are also looking for a 6th/7th grade Basketball Coach. If interested, contact Coach Boyer


All HOME game tickets are purchased ONLINE only:

HOME GAME TICKETS

GAMES THIS WEEK:


Monday

Middle School Volleyball @ St. Ed's, 4:00 PM

JV Volleyball @ St. Ed's, 4:00 PM

Varsity Volleyball @ St. Ed's, 5:00 PM


ALL OTHER ATHLETIC CONTESTS ARE UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME DUE TO WEATHER.


PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES.


GO PATRIOTS!

Upper School News

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Important dates:

  • This Thursday - Palm Beach Atlantic University on campus for Juniors and Seniors, 9:15 AM in Room U8 (will be rescheduled)
  • Monday, October 21st - Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
  • Friday, October 25th - SAT (Seniors) and PSAT (Juniors); Noon dismissal

Spirit Week - October 14th - 18th

Monday - Decade Day (Pick your favorite decade)

Tuesday - Character Day (Dress as your favorite character alone or as a duo or group)

Wednesday - Through the Ages Day (6th + 9th dress as babies, 7th + 10th dress as grade schoolers, 8th + 11th dress as adults, 12th dress as senior citizens)

Thursday - Pajama Day (and dodgeball tournament. Signups this week, pending possible school closures due to hurricane Milton)

Friday - Hawaii Day (Tropical vacation attire… no swimsuits)

Lower School News

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Important dates:

  • Friday, October 18th - Original Artwork orders are DUE.
  • Monday, October 21st - Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
  • Wednesday, October 23rd - Preschool Fire Prevention Week (Fire Truck will visit Preschool)
  • Friday, October 25th - Little Women & Men (5th Grade)
  • Friday, October 25th - Noon dismissal (PreK-12th grades)


EAL (Elementary Athletic League) - Registration is now open. Return your paperwork and payment before the season start date. Interested in volunteering? Email Mr. VanArsdall

EAL PACKET

Spirit Week - October 14th - 18th

Monday-Favorite Sports team

Tuesday-Crazy Socks/Hair

Wednesday-Western Day

Thursday-Princess/Camo

Friday-Class Choice

Volunteer Opportunities

Each family (K-12th) is asked to give 20 hours of volunteer service to waive their Advancement Fee. All hours are logged into your FACTS family portal and must be completed by May 1st. Click the button below for instructions on how to log your hours.

INSTRUCTIONS

Lunchroom - Helpers needed. Email Kaitlyn Vendryes

Hospitality - Food items needed for Parent-Teacher Conference Day on Oct. 21st. Sign up HERE.

Athletic Home Games - Gate and Concessions helpers needed. Email Steve Boyer

Christmas Parade Float - Helpers needed. Email Jerry Cutshall

Yearbook Photographers - Email Jessica Samons

EAL - Helpers needed (can be high school students) - Email Jason VanArsdall

Bus Drivers (must have CDL class B) - Email Steve Boyer

Self-Paced Program - Help is needed with scoring and filing. Some of this may be done from home. Email Linda Carlson for details.


More volunteer opportunities may be found in the Announcements section of your FACTS family portal or reach out to your Room Parent.

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