SCS News

The Messenger
April 26, 2013

Only 25 days of school remain!!!!  
  
As we reminisce over this school year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the partnership we have enjoyed with each family and for the Lord’s many blessings for the school.  The month May is packed full with many class and year end activities and trips, awards ceremonies and banquets, senior trip, and ending with graduation on May 31^st.  Even amidst the hustle and bustle, and yes even the stress of May, we pray you will experience the fullness of God’s grace during this special time in the school year.
  
Did you see Dr. Mroczek and Elon Richardson in the newspaper today?   The elementary classes experienced getting their hands in the dirt and planting vegetable seeds in the garden located on the Gaither Property near Dr. and Mrs. Mroczek’s home.   Dr. Mroczek eagerly anticipates this event each year as it affords him the opportunity to share his love of the outdoors with the elementary students, while at the same time using the illustration of planting seeds in the ground in relation to planting God’s Word in our hearts.
  
Keep your eye on the Sunday newspaper for the next three weeks to see articles Dr. Mroczek has written regarding his recent China trip.
  
We are entering the year-end push to reach our goal for the 2012-2013 Annual Fund.    All families will be receiving a note from the school next week and we ask that you prayerfully consider helping us with a strong finish to this year’s annual fund.
 
Athletics
TONIGHT is Senior Night for Baseball, Softball, and Tennis.   You should have received an email earlier in the week notifying you of this occasion and the opportunity you will also have to enjoy a hot dog dinner in support of the senior “Feed a Village” project.
  
The schedule for all final seasonal games and play-offs will be posted under the “athletics” tab on the school’s website.
  
Student Competitions
Congrats go out to the students representing Statesville Christian School at the April 19^th ACSI Regional Math Olympics:

	Computation	Reasoning
3rd Grade	Brenna Rae Bentley – 2nd Place	Andrew Christian – 3rd Place
	Ansleigh Mathis	Adam Godwin – 4th Place
4th Grade	Josiah Southern – 5th Place	Bri Zorn – 3rd Place
	Adam Cronce	McKenzie Farmer
	Emma Shelton	Zane White
5th Grade	Luke Barton	Briley Boan
	Jacob Durham	Rachel Davidson
	Amber Grant	Amelia Snider
6th Grade	Caleb Babcock – 3rd Place	Jaden Durham – 5th Place
	Anna Blue Bentley	Seth Holland
	Tate Bentley	Timmy Wood
7th Grade	Beck Boan	Tyler Laws – 2nd Place
	Jordan O’Neal	Lucas Horton
	Jordan Peters	Luke Johnson
8th Grade	Ethan Raub – 2nd Place	Isaiah Young – 1st Place
	Brian Godwin – 4th Place	Marissa McHugh – 5th Place
	Hannah Phillips	Daniel Christian

 
  
  
  

4th Grader, Tyler Loftin, won the Jr. Fire Chief award for Iredell County.   The fourth graders entered a fire safety poster contest in which they had to follow the theme, “2 Ways Out.”   Tyler was one of three students whose posters were selected by the Iredell Country Fire Department.    As a result of this distinction, Tyler was named, “Jr. Fire Chief  of the Day” on Thursday, April 11th.  He spent the day with the Fire Chief visiting several fire stations, riding in a fire truck, and each lunch with several of the fire men.    Congratulations Tyler!

 
 
Listed below are just a few of the upcoming calendar events.    You may touch base with the school office with questions regarding any of the events listed.  Remember, all calendar dates are available on the home page at www.statesvillechristian.org
 
May 3  Middle School Athletic Awards
May 4  High School Prom (tickets required)
May 6  Golf Tournament at Bermuda Run (reservations required)
May 9  High School Athletic Banquet, 6:00 p.m., Statesville Country Club (tickets required)
May 10 Mothers’ Day Chapel, 1:30 p.m., WABC Sanctuary
May 24 Middle School Academic Awards, 1:30 p.m., WABC Fellowship Hall
May 27 MEMORIAL DAY – No School
May 28 High School Academic Awards, 1:15 p.m., WABC Sanctuary
May 29 Fifth Grade Awards and Promotion, 8:00 a.m., WABC Fellowship Hall
May 30 Kindergarten Promotion and reception, 8:00 a.m., WABC Room 179
May 30 Elementary Awards (Grades 1-4), 9:00 a.m., WABC Fellowship Hall
May 30 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 31 CLASS of 2013 GRADUATION, 6:00 p.m., WABC Sanctuary
 

 

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February 15, 2013


We are very encouraged by our re-enrollment numbers for the 2013-2014 academic year and are honored by your continued partnership with us in the education of your children.  As we enter open enrollment for new students, you can help promote your school by sharing your experiences with your family, friends, fellow church members, and co-workers who have school-aged children.   We have often heard it said that Statesville Christian School is the “best kept secret in Statesville."  We want to get the secret out, so please feel free to shout it from the rooftops! 
 
Admission Open House – Sunday, February 17^th – 12:30-2:30 p.m.
 
Presidential Hall of Fame – February 19^th – 8:15 a.m.
The 3^rd graders will be presenting a Presidential Hall of Fame during the chapel hour on Tuesday, February 19^th.  Each "President" will be spotlighted in a processional walk as well as through the reading of student reports. A Presidential quiz and patriotic music will be included as well.  Please come enjoy a little taste of our nation’s history.
 
ANNOUNCING our first annual Teacher/Staff Appreciation Banquet – Friday - March 8^th       
We invite our SCS families and friends to be our guests for the Teacher Appreciation Banquet to be held at the Statesville Civic Center on Friday, March 8^th.    A buffet dinner will be served from 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by festivities and a guest speaker from 7:00-8:00 p.m.  Children are invited to join their parents during the dinner hour, but child care will be provided during the speaker time for parents who select this option.   Please mark your calendars now and be on the look-out for your invitation coming soon.
 
BRAVO!  1^st-6^th Grade Speech Night
Our first through sixth grade students who presented at last week’s speech night were exceptional in their presentations and are now moving forward to the ACSI speech meet.   Listed below is a list of students who will proudly represent SCS at the ACSI Regional Speech Meet on March 14^th in Gastonia, NC:
 

1st Grade			2nd Grade		3rd Grade
		Gabriel Dunn		Timmy Bayne		Brenna Rae Bentley
		Natalie Harper		Kyle Holland		Andrew Christian
		Thomas Phillips		Isaac Mankos		Bailey Davidson
		Evan Shelton		Lauren Murphy		Emmy Hughes
		Kayce Taylor		Amber Nawrocki		Caroline Jenkins
				Nicole Osborne		Samantha Keever
				Georgiana Simon		Ansleigh Mathis
						Aliza Jae Phillips
4th Grade			5th Grade		6th Grade
		Adam Cronce		Briley Boan		Cassidy Barker
		Tyler Loftin		Rachel Davidson		Anna Blue Bentley
		Olivia Mankos		Jenna Gooding		Lexie Blackwelder
		Isaac Mason		Savannah Howard		Morgan Little
		Emma Shelton		Taylor Osborne
		Bri Zorn		Emilia Reutimann

 
 
 
 
NIKE Store
The on-line Nike Store is open through Monday, February 18^th.    You may view items and place your order by clicking on the “Nike Apparel Store” in the Quick Links section of the school’s home page.
  
SCS Theatre Arts Presents Disney’s Little Mermaid
Tickets now on sale for the following performances:
·         Thursday, February 28^th, 7:00 p.m.
·         Friday, March 1^st,  7:00 p.m.
·         Saturday, March 2^nd, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
All performances will be held in the Western Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Ticket Prices:  $6 children / $8 adults
Tickets available in both school offices; checks or cash (exact change) accepted.
 
8^th Grade-Sponsors BBQ Dinner on Friday, March 1^st in conjunction with Spring Musical
This will be a fund raiser for their Washington DC trip.  The dinner will be catered by Porky’s BBQ and will consist of 1/3 pound of BBQ pork (increased from the ¼ pound serving at Homecoming), coleslaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, a drink and dessert for $8.  Same price—increased portion!  You can dine in the Miller cafeteria or take out from 5:00-6:30.  Tickets will be available from any 8^th grade student or in the Elementary and MS offices.  Tickets are limited in quantity, so buy yours early! The last day to purchase remaining tickets will be noon, Tuesday, February 26.  (If paying by check, please make the check payable to SCS with “DC trip” in the memo, and if paying by cash in the Elementary office please have exact change.)
 
Do you have Pictures?
If you have pictures of SCS student life and would like to share, please send them to Allison Wilson at awilson@statesvillechristian.org.  All photos will be considered for inclusion in the photo album under the “student life” tab on the school’s website.
 
Radio Road Bridge Closure
A recent article in the Statesville Record and Landmark informed our community that the I-40/I-77 construction project will necessitate the closing of the Radio Road Bridge within the next month.   If we are notified of specific dates, we will pass those along to you so that, if you typically use this route to and from school, you will have an opportunity to explore optional routes.
 
Annual Golf Classic – May 6^th
The 2013 golf tournament will be held at the beautiful Bermuda Run Country Club.  Tell your friends – organize a team – sponsor a hole – the options for participation are limitless!   Contact Nicole McCoy at nmcoy@statesvillechristian.orgor 704-873-9511, ext 2222.

 

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February 1, 2013

Year-End Contribution Statements
You may expect to receive your 2012 Year-End Contribution Statement by mail within the next week.   We are deeply grateful for your generous gifts of time and resources as you support SCS’s mission of training students, in partnership with families, to think, live, love, and lead as Christians through programs of academic excellence based on a biblical worldview.  If you have any questions about your contribution statement, please contact Nicole McCoy at 704-873-9511, ext 2222.   Again, we are blessed by your generosity and hope you will continue to support the educational ministry here at SCS.
 
Re-Enrollment for 2013-2014!
The business office has issued the February statements which include the 2013-2014 re-enrollment fee for all currently enrolled K-11^th grade students.  A non-refundable re-enrollment fee of $500 per student, with a family maximum of $1,000, is due during the annual re-enrollment period for each returning student.  SCS will apply half of the re-enrollment fee toward the first month’s tuition if payment is received or postmarked by February 10, 2013.
 
Tuition Assistance
In keeping with our commitment to partner with parents, the SCS board of directors and administration desire to make the exceptional educational offering at SCS available to as many families as possible.  Therefore, we are honored to offer need-based tuition assistance.  We have contracted with Independent School Management (ISM) to help determine the family’s level of need for tuition assistance through their “FAST” tuition assistance application process.   You may access the tuition assistance application on our school’s website:   Go to www.statesvillechristian.org; click on the “academics” tab, and then “tuition assistance” on the pull down menu.   From this page, you can click on the FAST icon in the upper right hand corner of the page to begin the application.  The application process requires the completion of your 2012 income tax return.   All applications completed by the March 15^th deadline will be considered in the first round of tuition assistance distributions.  The 2013-2014 tuition assistance budget is limited, so families are strongly encouraged to apply early.  The application process is on-line, so will require computer access.   If you do not have a computer available to use, please contact the school office, and we will be happy to provide you with a work station on campus so you may complete the tuition assistance application.
 
Elementary & Middle School Second Quarter Grades have been finalized.    You may access your child’s grades by logging into power school under the parents tab, enter your login and password information, and click on “grade history” on the left side menu options.     Finalized Winterim grades for high school are still pending.
 
Speech Performance Night – February 7^th – 6 p.m.
Come out to support our 1^st-6^th grade students as they present their ACSI Regional speeches before a panel of judges.
 
Elementary Book Fair – February 4^th thru 8^th – Room 105 in Western Avenue Baptist Church
An amazing selection of books is headed our way!  At the Book Fair, you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents.   Not looking to add to your child’s library at home?  Then, consider contributing books to your child’s classroom.   The Book Fair schedule is indicated below;  we hope to see you there:
Monday, February 4^th        8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5^th        8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 6^th   8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 7^th      8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
                                  and  7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (following the elementary speech presentation)
Friday, February 8^th           8:00 a.m. - noon
 
Winter Sports Pep Rally – February 8^th – 1:20 p.m.
Please join us in the gym as we recognize our Winter Sports Teams.   There will also be fun activities for students and faculty.
 
Senior Recognition for Winter Sports – February 8^th
All seniors who have participated in winter sports will be recognized during the varsity games on Friday, February 8^th.  
·         6:00 p.m.  Varsity Girls vs. Gaston Day
·         7:00 p.m.  Varsity Boys vs. Gaston Day
 
Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Meeting – February 12^th
The SCS Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is a very active group of parent volunteers.   The PTF extends an invitation to all SCS parents to attend its next monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 12^th, from 7-8 p.m., in the Miller Lunchroom.   Please join us for this time of fellowship and learn how we, as parents, can encourage, serve, and support our teachers.
 
School-Themed and Spirit Wear -
·         “Paws for a Cause” t-shirts:  Orders accepted now through Friday, February 8^th.   Order forms are attached to this “Messenger,” sent home in elementary “Friday Folders,” and available on the school’s website.   Order forms and payment may be turned in to either school office.
·         Nike Store:  The on-line Nike Store will be open from Friday, February 8^th through Friday, February 15^th.  Check out the expanded selection of SCS items.
 
Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!  Elementary Princess Ball
By order of the King of Lions, the Royal Junior Class of SCS announces the 2013 Elementary Winter Princess Ball on Saturday, February 9^th, 6-8 p.m.  This joyous occasion will be held in the Fairview Castle Ballroom.  The Fairview Castle Ballroom is the OLD Sanctuary of Fairview Baptist Church, 349 Turnersburg Hwy (Hwy 21), Statesville, NC.  Ticket prices are $10 for a King and one Princess, and $12 for a King and two Princesses.  Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Brown in the Elementary School office.
 
Each Elementary Princess should invite a King in her beloved land to escort her to the ball.  The King should be a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin, or family friend.  The festivities include Royal dancing, games, prizes, refreshments, and even a surprise guest!
 
Congratulations! Elementary Spelling Bee Winners
The following students won the SCS elementary spelling bee and earned the honor of representing our school at the ACSI regional spelling bee on March 5^th.

	First Grade	Second Grade	Third Grade	Fourth Grade	Fifth Grade
1st Place	Gabriel Dunn	Kyle Holland	Emmy Hughes	Brittany Laws	Andrew Swope
2nd Place	Maddie Stuber	Emma Clendenin	Brenna Rae Bentley	Emma Shelton	Luke Barton
3rd Place	Kayce Taylor	Issac Mankos	Bailey Davidson	Nick Banks	Briley Boan
4th Place	Evan Shelton	Arianna Williams	Samantha Keever	Grace McCoy	Taylor Osborne

 
SCS Theatre Arts Presents Disney’s Little Mermaid
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 8^th, for the following performances:
·         Thursday, February 28^th, 7:00 p.m.
·         Friday, March 1^st,  7:00 p.m.
·         Saturday, March 2^nd, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
All performances will be held in the Western Avenue Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
 
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATES…..
 
Staff Appreciation Banquet – March 8^th
We are re-vamping the format of our annual Spring Guest Speaker Event this year!   On Friday, March 8^th, at the Civic Center, we will have a staff appreciation banquet, featuring dinner, entertainment, and a special guest speaker.  This will be an event for the whole family as our SCS faculty and staff are recognized for their service!
 
Annual Golf Classic – May 6^th
The 2013 golf tournament will be held at the beautiful Bermuda Run Country Club.  Tell your friends – organize a team – sponsor a hole – the options for participation are limitless!   Contact Nicole McCoy at nmcoy@statesvillechristian.orgor 704-873-9511, ext 2222.

As warm days are more frequent, are you thinking about summer? 
Check out the “Statesville Summer Adventures” under the Academics tab on our website to learn about weekly summer camp options for students in grades JrK through 5^th grades.   Register soon as space is limited!

 

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January 10, 2013


Dear SCS Parents,

December Match Challenge Met!
Thanks to the continuing generosity of our school community, we have met and exceeded the December match challenge! To date, our 2012-2013 Annual Fund total stands at approximately $92,500, plus pledges! Our goal for the Annual Fund- which supports tuition assistance for our families - is $250,000 by July 1, 2013. Please prayerfully consider letting your light shine through joyful participation in this fine SCS tradition.


Re-Enrollment for 2013-2014!
Since it is only early January, you may not be thinking of August 2013 yet, but we are! The re-enrollment period for the 2013-2014 school year opens on January 22nd. In response to your parental input, we will be simplifying and improving the re-enrollment process. Please be on the lookout for an email letter early next week that will outline and explain the new and improved re-enrollment process for the coming school year.

Admissions Open House – Sunday, January 13th, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
As you have heard us say many times before, YOU are our best marketing tool for the school. The Lord may use you to make an eternal difference in the life of another family who needs to join us next year. Bring or refer a new family to this Sunday’s open house, and you will qualify for a special prize!

PE Uniform Store
The Nike Store will be open for PE uniform purchases soon.

Review of Campus Security
In light of the recent tragedy in Connecticut, we are reviewing our campus security procedures and drills. The Statesville Police Department is also working closely with SCS in January to assess our security and to make recommendations for improvements. You may see a squad car routinely driving through our parking lot in the future, as the police presence is increased. These actions are not in response to any specific concerns, but simply reflect our desire to take prudent and reasonable actions on behalf of our families.

Elementary Book Fair “Story Laboratory – Reading Gives You Super Power” - February 4th - 8th
The Book Fair hours will be on the SCS website soon. You may anticipate the fair being open every day after school. Families may visit the book fair and shop from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7th, following the Elementary Speech Performance Night. Parent volunteers are needed to help set up, to work each day, to work during the Family Event, and to take down the fair. Contact Mrs. Jennifer Parker to volunteer (cell 704-838-6502, email jparker@statesvillechristian.org) or call the school and leave a voice mail. Let's make this Fair a huge success like last year!

Notes of Thanks:
From the administration, we thank you for the honor of being a part of a community of believers who let their light shine and act as the hands and feet of Christ in ministering in such tangible ways to those in our community who are suffering.

It is with gratitude and appreciation that I write this thank you note to my SCS family. Words cannot express the thanks my family and I feel for all the prayers, love, food, gift cards, sympathy cards, and kind words following the passing of my father. The love and grace of God is so evident in each and every one of you. Again, thank you for the love and kindness shown to all of us.

In Christ,
Wendy, Brittney, and Ian Clark / Nita and Kerry Waters

Tommy Chapman has expressed their family’s heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of encouragement and support extended to his wife, Stephanie, as she is undergoing her
cancer treatments.

Moms In Prayer
 SCS Moms In Prayer (formerly Moms in Touch) will be hosting a special prayer breakfast on Wednesday, January 30th, at the home of Dirk and Shirley Mroczek, from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Over the past year, many of our SCS families have experienced the loss of a loved one or have been diagnosed with a serious illness. We would like to bring together these Moms who have faced such challenges and bless them with a time of prayer and devotion. Please feel free to gather with us as the body of Christ and pray with these families.

In His Service, Anna Donohoe and Keg Andrews, Moms In Prayer Group

Upcoming Dates:
January 13th Admissions Open House, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
January 15th PTF-Sponsored Family Night Out at Chick-Fil-A
January 18th End of second grading period for elementary and middle school
January 18th End of high school Winterim
January 21st Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday – no school
January 25th “SWAP DAY” for 5th and 8th graders
January 25th Early Dismissal for students; afternoon teacher workday
January 26th High School Winter Formal
January 30th Moms In Prayer Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - at the Mroczek home.
January 30th CFNC – financial aid presentation, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
January 31st SCS Sweet Frog Night 2:00-8:00 p.m.

 

 

• 8:00-10:30 Exam Review Study Hall (optional attendance)
• 10:30-12:10 1^st Block Exam
• 12:10-1:00 Lunch
• 1:05-2:45 2^nd Block Exam

• 8:00-9:40 3^rd Block Exam
• 10:00-11:40 4^th Block Exam (all students dismissed at conclusion of exam)

• Rehab Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• School Counselor / Psychologist
• Anesthesiology
• Sports Medicine / Athletic Training
• Business Sales
• Mission Administration
• Medical
• ESL
• Real Estate Development / Neighborhood Design
• Social Work  (Child Protective Services)
• Agriculture
• Criminal Psychology / Criminal Justice
• Veterinary Services

• Elementary camp is 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
• Middle and High School camp 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

 

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November 29, 2012