185 South Trade Street | Matthews, NC 28105-5771 | 704.845.1767 (office) 704.814.4510 (fax)

Supporting Grace

Dear Friends of Grace,

Many people have asked us what they could do to help with the outreach ministries of Grace such as Grace Academy or Grace Missions. Of course your prayer support is one of the greatest gifts you can give us but along with that on a practical level, your financial support is always welcomed and appreciated. We know that each one of us doing out part in God's plan makes a way for incredible things to take place.

Our theme Scripture here at Grace has been Ephesians 3:20, "God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to His power that is at work within us..."

Grace Weekly Highlights

End of Grade Testing
If your student's last name begins with letters N-Z, they will be testing Fri., 3/12. Students should arrive by 8:45 a.m. This testing is mandatory.

2010-11 Registration
We are currently registering students for 2010-11 School Year. Class Schedule and registration information can be found under Admissions. Be sure to register early and save!

Online Courses
We are offering Summer 2010 and 2010-11 School Year Online Courses. More information can be found by clicking on the Grace Online Learning button above weekly highlights on the homepage. For any questions regarding our online courses, call (704) 814-9077 or email us at online@graceacademync.com.

Progress Reports
Progress Reports are available to be picked up this week in the office.

Engrade
We are excited to provide you with student grades online. Sign up information is attached to Progress Reports.

Common Ground
Common Ground is a Bible Study for 7th - 12th Grade students that meets on Thursdays. The next meeting will be 3/11 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 855 Sam Newell Road, Suite 100 (near the Crews Center & Crestdale Middle School).

Information Meeting
If you know of anyone interested in attending Grace Academy for fall 2010, there will be an Information Meeting Thurs., 3/11 @ 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Matthews.

Art Show
Mark your calendars now! The Art Show is scheduled for 3/18. It will be a wonderful night of Grace student artwork displays.

Drama Performances
Mark your calendars now! Our drama students will be performing at the Matthews Community Center 3/19 and 3/26 at 7:00 p.m.

Science Fair
Grace will be holding a Science Fair on Tues., 3/30. Students in grades 4th - 12th are eligible to participate. For more information, please contact your Science Teacher or email the coordinator at davis@graceacademync.com.

Nicaragua Missions Trip
Grace will lead a group of students on a missions trip to Nicaragua 6/9 - 6/15. If you are interested, contact us at gracemissions @graceacademync.com. The cost of the trip is $1,390. The deposit of $200 to confirm your spot is due 4/29.

Grace Photos Online
Check out the student photos that you can now purchase online. Click here to be directed to the website.

Grace Athletics

Spring Sports
Come out and support our Grace Lions! Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys Varsity Tennis, Varsity Baseball and Golf game schedules are posted under Athletics.

Coaching Opportunities
We are currently looking for coaching staff for Golf and Tennis for Spring; Cross Country, Volleyball for the Fall; and Basketball for the Winter.  Please contact Coach Matt Daniel at:   sports@graceacademync.com.  There are immediate openings for Golf and Tennis for Spring.