Master's Memo

February 12, 2024 | Quarter 3, Week 7

THIS FRIDAY

is Grandparents' Day!

Please RSVP by Wednesday. The program will begin promptly at 9:30 AM on Friday in the Worship Center. Grandparents will then have an opportunity to visit their grandchild's classroom. Grandparents may sign Lower School students out (noon dismissal) at the Lower School reception desk following Grandparents' Day festivities.

RSVP Here

Words of Encouragement

from Dr. Smith

This week, Dr. Smith encourages us to remind our students that they are each uniquely and wonderfully made.

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Upcoming Events

TODAY - Open Enrollment begins

TODAY - EAL Volleyball begins

THIS THURSDAY - Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast

THIS FRIDAY - Grandparents' Day (Noon dismissal for K-12th grades)

Monday, February 19th - Presidents Day (No School)

February 20-23 - Foreign Language Week

Tuesday, February 27th - ACSI Global Day of Prayer

Thursday, February 29th - Spring Portraits

Friday, March 1st - 8th Grade Melodrama, 6:30 PM

Friday, March 8th - Report cards and Parent/Teacher conferences. No School for ALL grades

March 11-15 - Senior Thesis Week

Friday, March 15th - Spring Sports Pep Rally, 2:00 PM

Summary Calendar

Important Announcements

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Lunch Orders - Orders for lunches must be placed through your FACTS family portal by midnight on Thursday prior to the week you are ordering for. 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. You may now order lunches up to Spring Break. Questions? Email Amy Wilchcombe.


Worship Team Sessions for Middle School - Middle School students who are interested in Worship Team Ministry are invited to sessions hosted by Mr. Maginn on Wednesdays. Meet in F72 at 3:00 PM. Each session will last about an hour and will include worship training, use of instruments, and singing.

 

Praying Parents - Meets VIRTUALLY on Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM. Please reach out to Monica Washington for instructions on joining the group. More details are in the FACTS family portal announcements. Please pray for Master's Academy, especially during this season as we search for property and a new Head of School. If any parent would like to lead an on-campus group, even if just monthly or one-time, email Nancy Cook.

 

Preschool happenings: Seaside Smiles visits for Dental Awareness Month on February 22nd; Josh the Otter visits for Swim Safety on March 7th; LaPorte Farms fieldtrip on March 22nd (no afternoon Preschool classes or aftercare will be available on March 22nd)


Lower School happenings: Kindergarten Field Study to Countryside Citrus THIS WEDNESDAY; Heidi Day (2nd grade) on February 22nd; Pioneer Day (Kindergarten) on March 6th, Treasure Island Day (4th grade) on March 7th


From the Finance Office:

Continuous Enrollment Fee - Due March 1st (billed to all tuition accounts UNLESS you have notified Mr. Lantrip in writing by this Friday that you are not returning)

2024-2025 Materials & Technology Fee - Due April 1st to hold you student's seat

Volunteer Hours - Must record 20 hours in your FACTS family portal by May 1st to have your Advancement Fee waived

Advancement Fee - Due May 1st if you have not completed your 20 hours of volunteer service this school year.


Instructions for viewing and printing tuition payments made in the 2023 calendar year are HERE.



Volunteer Opportunities

Twenty (20) hours of volunteer service per school year is requested of each family to waive the $400 advancement fee. Log your hours in your FACTS family portal as you complete your service. All hours must be entered by May 1st. Email Nancy Cook if you have any questions.


Current opportunities:

Lunchroom helpers - email Amy Wilchcombe

Cleaning Projects - email Bob Flaming

Elementary Athletic League helpers - email Bob Flaming

Grandparents' Day Greeters (This Friday morning) - email Nancy Cook

Van cleaning - email Dr. Smith


More volunteer opportunities may be found on your FACTS family portal announcements.



Athletic News

Announcements:

Elementary Athletic League - Volleyball for K-5th grade starts TODAY. Registration and payment is due! Details HERE.

 

2024-2025 Athletic Fees are INCREASING due to the increase in officiating costs next school year. Fees are published HERE.

Games This Week:

Tuesday

Varsity Baseball @ HOME (Lakewood Park Regional Park) v. Lincoln Park, 6:00 PM

Varsity Tennis @ HOME (Timber Ridge) v. Benjamin School, 3:30 PM


Wednesday

Varsity Tennis @ St. Andrew's, 3:30 PM


Thursday

Varsity Softball @ Port St. Lucie, 4:00 PM

Varsity Baseball @ Jupiter Christian, 4:00 PM

Varsity Tennis @ HOME (Timber Ridge) v. John Carroll, 3:30 PM



Go Patriots!


High School Guidance Corner

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Vero Beach Prayer Breakfast - High School students are serving at this event THIS THURSDAY. Wear your 'Choose This Day' spirit shirt and jeans. Vans and cars will depart campus at 6:30 AM sharp!

 

Junior Apprenticeship Week - March 18-22

 

Senior Class Trip - March 18-22

 

Graduation Timeline for Seniors - HERE


February Guidance Newsletters:

 9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
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