Grace Weekly Email
January 30, 2012
Dear Grace Families,
Here are some things we wanted you to know:
Chapel
Please join us for a great Chapel service this Thursday, February 2nd from 10-10:30 in the sanctuary. We will be hearing from Manny Ohonme with Samaritan's Feet.
2012-2013 School Year Schedule
We trust you have received your Grace Academy 2012-2013 class schedule and tuition information packet in the mail. All information can be found on our website under the "admissions" tab. Please review the information carefully and drop off in the office once completed. We will be happy to assist you in choosing classes. Please contact the office with questions. Classes will be held at the new Grace Center! Please note on the class schedule that we have increased the length of the school day from 12:15 to 12:30.
Grace to Walk & 5K Run for Healthy Families and Communities
Grace Academy is very excited about our first Walk/5K Run. This event will be Saturday, April 21. The starting line will be at the Grace Center! The Athletics Booster Club is sponsoring a BBQ to benefit "A Place for Grace" building fund and to kick off the Grace to Run/Walk end of school year celebration!
The BBQ kick off will be held at the new Grace Center on Thursday, March 8. Serving times will be 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for take-out or dine in. Lunch delivery to businesses within a five-mile radius will be available. (Purchase of five or more plates is required.) Pre-orders are strongly encouraged and will begin the first week of February. Plates consist of BBQ pork, bun, baked beans, slaw, pickle, and dessert. Drinks are included for dine-in only. Pork by the pound will also be available for pre-order only. Plates cost $8 for adults and $6 for child. Entertainment by Grace students will be provided during lunch and dinner hours.
In addition to the BBQ, each grade will organize an "Out of the Basket Experience" themed raffle give-away. A grade parent will be contacting each student's family with more details on how to get involved and help contribute to your child's "basket". Raffle tickets are $1 each. Discounts for greater quantities and incentives for pre-orders will be available. Themed "baskets" include Reading/Books; Family Games; Gardening; Chef/Cooking; Beauty/Spa; Sports; Entertainment/Movies; Vacation/Travel; Camping; and Restaurants/Dining. You will not want to miss a chance at winning one of these incredible packages!
More details will be published in the weekly Grace e-mail newsletter. We need many volunteers for this BBQ to be a success. If you would like to become involved or have questions or suggestions, please e-mail:
GraceAcademyBBQ@gmail.com.
Nicaragua Missions Meeting
Attention 9th-12th grade students, if you are interested in learning more about the Nicaragua Missions trip scheduled for May, please come to a meeting Monday, February 13th, 12:30 in room 220. We will answer questions and pass out application packets.
Common Ground
Attention 7-12 Graders: Join us for Common Ground this week - Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Grace Center, 3645 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews, 28104. Common Ground is a great way to connect to Christ and other students through worship, teaching and fun. Questions? Please contact Jamie Dawkins at: dawkins@graceacademync.com
Candy-grams
Candy-grams are back! If you want to send a note and candy for Valentines Day to a student or staff, visit the table next to the snack table in the carpool foyer beginning Monday, January 30th- Thursday, February 9th. Candy-grams will be delivered Monday, February 13th and Tuesday February 13th.
To send a note : $1
To send a note a note and candy: $3
K-5 Valentine's Day Party
Parents, would you like a date night for Valentine's day? If so, drop off your K-5th grader Tuesday,February 14th from 6:00-9:00, feel free to pick up earlier than 9:00.
WHERE: 3645 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews, NC 28104
WHAT: Free Pizza! Fun Games! Disney's 101 Dalmatians on the big screen. Bring a friend!
RSVP: dawkins@graceacademync.com by Monday, February 13th. Please include the first and last name of anyone attending and any food allergies. If your child is allergic to pizza, please send an alternate meal.
Carline, Parking and Student Drivers
Please help us to run carline as quickly as possible by:
• Always having your green sign
• Turning over your sign ONLY when your students are safely buckled and ready to go.
• Following the directions of our friendly "orange vested" teachers.
• Student drivers: drive slowly! Parking in the back lot is a privilege and can be taken away.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!