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

Grace Weekly Email

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March 8, 2010

 

Dear Grace Families,

Here are a few things that we wanted you to know about:

Mandatory Testing
North Carolina requires that all of our students, with the exception of seniors, take a standardized test. Grace Academy teachers will administer the tests. Your student must test on the date assigned. Please call the office at 704.845.1767 to confirm you received this information and the date your student will be testing. You may also reply to: alee@graceacademync.com Please list your student name and grade.

If your student's last name begins with letters N-Z, they will be testing Friday, March 12th from 9:00-12:30.

Testing will begin at 9:00 am sharp! Students need to be dropped off no later than 8:45. If a student arrives late they will not be able to test. Please send a healthy snack and two #2 pencils with your student.

Nicaragua Missions Trip
Come with us this summer from Wednesday, June 9th through Tuesday, June 15th for a Great Commission Missions Adventure to the nation of Nicaragua.  "Jesus Said to 'Go' and make disciples of nations."  Matthew 28:19

This will be a chance for you to serve and minister in one of the most beautiful parts of God's creation, but also the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Grace has great partnerships with great pastors and churches in Managua, the country's capitol, and Matagalpa, which is located  towards the mountains.

You will be involved with ministering to the poor in this country through the local churches as well as evangelistic outreaches in the community through athletics, music, and just simple service.

COST:$1390 Includes:

  1. Airfare
  2. Hotel Accommodations
  3. Breakfast and Dinner

You will need to bring $5/day for lunch and spending money. A missions application and non-refundable deposit of $200 is due by April 29th. The remaining balance MUST be paid in full by May26th.

ITINERARY:
Wednesday, June 9:  Travel to Managua (The Capitol)
Thursday, June 10:  Ministry in Managua
Friday, June 11:  Ministry in Managua
Saturday, June 12:  Head to Matagalpa/Ministry
Sunday, June 13:  Church Service and Ministry/Head to San Juan Del Sur in the afternoon
Monday, June 14:  San Juan Del Sur/back to Managua that evening
Tuesday, June 15:  Depart back to the U.S.  from Managua

For more information, please come by the office and pick up a packet of information or contact Mr. Burroughs at: GraceMissions@graceacademync.com

Progress Reports
Progress reports can be picked up by students, Monday, March 8th in the office.

2010-11 Registration Now Open
Registration for 2010-11 began February 1st. Classes and registration information can be found under Admissions on our website.You should have received a registration packet in the mail. If you need extra copies please come by the office. Be sure to register by May 1st and save!

Engrade
Grace Academy is very excited to be using Engrade on-line grading system. Engrade allows our teachers to post your student's grades on each assignment. Engrade is used for 4th-12th grade only. When your student picks up their progress report, they will also receive a envelope with directions on how to sign on to Engrade and check your student's grades. We strongly encourage you to use Engrade, it is a wonderful useful tool to check your student's progress!

Art Show
Please join us Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center for an amazing display of student art, photography, fashion and design. Be sure to stay for the runway show at 8:00. We hope to see you there! Please support the arts!

Science Fair
We are so excited about our First Annual Science Fair, Tuesday, March 30th at 7:00 pm. There will be individual awards given on each grade level plus overall awards!  Please encourage your child to participate.  Save the date and come out and see what great, creative scientific minds your students have here at Grace Academy! Questions? Please email Mrs. Davis at:
davis@graceacademync.com

Common Ground
Common Ground is an exciting, relevant Bible study for 7th - 12th grade students hosted by Gracesprings Church and Grace Academy. We want to invite you to come out and connect with us on Thursday nights, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, as we deal with the tough questions and seek to build a real relationship with God. Join us Thursday, March 11th at Gracesprings Church, 855 Sam Newell Road, Suite 100, Matthews, NC. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Dillon at: dillon@graceacademync.com

Attention all Middle Schoolers
The Whitewater Rafting trip scheduled for March 16th has been postponed until April 30th.  This trip is going to be awesome! So mark your calendars now and plan to be there! The cost of the trip will be $49.  So what will you get for your money? Unlimited access to family and adventure rafting, climbing (guided climbs only), climb 2 zip, biking, flatwater kayaking, eco trekking and mega zip.  This is going to be an awesome way to kick off your summer so don't miss it! Questions? Please email Pastor Jon Dillon at,
Dillon@graceacademync.com

Drama, drama and more drama!
Here is the schedule for all the drama practices and performances:

March 16
Lighting/Blocking rehearsal at MCC for President's New Clothes at 6:30 p.m. and Attention Detention starting at 7:30 p.m.

March 18
On Stage Practice for President's New Clothes 9:15-11:25
On Stage Practice for Attention Detention starting at 11:25-12:15 and continuing 12:15-2:00 in Room 220

March 19
Performance at MCC of President's New Clothes and Attention Detention starting at 7:00 p.m.

March 23
Lighting/Blocking rehearsal at MCC for Trial of Goldilocks starting at 6:30 p.m. and In The Middle starting at 7:30 p.m.

March 25
On Stage Practice for Trial of Goldilocks from 9:15 - 11:25 and In The Middle starting at 11:30 - 12:15 continuing from 12:15 - 2:00 in Room 220

March 26
Performance at MCC of Trial of Goldilocks and In The Middle starting at 7:00 p.m.

Sports News
Spring sports are in full swing! Come out and support the Grace Lions. We will teams in the following sports:
 
Girls Varsity Soccer
Boys Varsity Tennis
Co-ed Golf
Boys Varsity Baseball

All game schedules are posted on our website. If you are interested in sports, please contact Matt Daniel at: sports@graceacademync.com.

Grace Academy Athletic Department is looking for additional coaching staff for Spring Cross Country, Volleyball for the Fall and Basketball for next Winter.  If you are interested, please contact Matt Daniel at:  sports@graceacademync.com.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

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.