High School Weekly Happenings 2.21.2011 - 2.25.2011

National Honor Society:  The NHS will be volunteering at the Christian Food Mission February 21st-25th.  If you are a 10th-12th grader in the National Honor Society and would like to work one of those days, please sign-up with Mrs. Crager.

Dress Code:  As a reminder, students who are not in dress code will have to call parents to bring them appropriate attire.  If a student receives 3 violations he/she will have to serve detention.

Re-enrollment:  Please be sure to return your re-enrollment forms as soon as possible to ensure your child’s placement next year.  New student applications are now available.  We are not able to reserve any places.

Ole Miss Summer Academy:  Any 7th-9th grade student who is interested in attending the 2011 Summer Academy program at Ole Miss needs to see Mrs. Thompson.  This is a 3-week program that allows students to experience college life and benefit from added academic enrichment.

Box Tops for Education:  Please send in your empty ink cartridges and Box Tops for Education to help with the purchase of new materials for the Library.  Thank you!

  Sports News 

*Congratulations to our Boys Soccer Team for winning the State Championship!*

Saturday, February 19th: 1:00 Baseball Scrimmage at Hosey Field against H’burg Forerunners

Monday, February 21st: 4:00-5:15 Track practice at Laurel High School

Tuesday, February 22nd: 4:00 Baseball Game at Sylva Bay (JV & Varsity)

Friday, February 25th: 5:00 Home Baseball Game against Wayne at Hosey Field

Congratulations to the following students for making the All Division Soccer Team:

Dean Pace, Connor Bell, Drew Fennell, Max Moran, and Jeremiah Marcellino

Dean Pace and Drew Fennell were also selected by the MAIS coaches to represent the South in the 

All-Star Soccer game to be played at 5:00 on Friday, March 4th at Jackson Academy.

Tennis Team:  Coach Tibbs will hold practices for the tennis team on Wednesdays (1:30-2:30 & 3:30-4:30) beginning on March 2nd.

Tennis:   Patrick Tibbs will hold a private tennis class for any LCS student on Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $10.  Students must call ahead to secure a spot.  You may reach Coach Tibbs at 601-580-1336 if you have any questions.   

Karate Class:  Luke Hammonds teaches a Shotokan Martial Art class every Monday night at 6:30 in the LCHS gym.   You may email him at hammondskarate@yahoo.com for more information.

“He has told you, O man, what is good;  And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

Elementary Weekly Happenings 2.21.2011 - 2.25.2011

4^th Grade Drama Club:  Congratulations to Tyson Keys for being the winner in the 4th Grade Drama Club Talent Show. Thank you and congratulations to everyone who participated!  

5^th & 6^th Grade Drama Club will meet this Thursday, February 24, after school till 4:00.  All cast members need to be there.  The Indian Dancers and Crew will start coming in March.  This week's snack mom is Jennifer Moffett (35 players).

Drama Club Reminder:  All 4th, 5th and 6th grade Drama Club Members may wear their Drama Club T-shirts on Thursdays, whether they are meeting or not.  

Drama Club Snack Moms:  Please call Mrs. Kathy Morgan at 601-649-1880 if you would like to bring snacks for Drama Club.  Thank you!

Reading Fair is Thursday, February 24.  Please have boards in the cafeteria by 8:15 am.  Remember to place the book in front of the project.  Name goes on the back.

Reading Fair Open House will be Thursday, February 24, in the cafeteria from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm.  Boards should be taken home at the end of Open House.  Boards left in cafeteria will be sent home with students on Friday.

MAIS District Spelling Bee:  Congratulations to Isaiah Smith for coming in 2nd place in 2nd grade!  Congratulations  to Logan Pitts for coming in 6th place in 5th grade.  Congratulations to Sam Sumrall for coming in 6th place in 6th grade!  Good Luck to Isaiah Smith as he advances to the State Competition!

Thank You to the Moms of 3rd grade for the wonderful lunch!  The lasagna, salad and desserts were delicious!  Thank you!

Dates to Remember:

Thursday, March 10..................................1/2 Day

Extended Care will be available for regular users.

Friday, March 11.......................................No School 

and No Extended Care due to the MAIS Teacher Meeting.

Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 18......Spring Break

Monday, March 21...................................Students return to school  

" Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”   Psalms 27:14

High School Weekly Happenings 2.14.2011 - 2.18.2011

Jog-a-thon:  Thank you to all of those who brought in mailers for our jog-a-thon!  If you forgot to send in your mailers please do so as soon as possible.  

National Honor Society:  The NHS will be volunteering at the Christian Food Mission February 21st-25th.  If you are a 10th-12th grader in the National Honor Society and would like to work one of those days, please sign-up with Mrs. Crager.

Dress Code:  As a reminder, students who are not in dress code will have to call parents to bring them appropriate attire.  If a student receives 3 violations he/she will have to serve detention.

Lunch Forms:  March lunch forms are due Friday, February 18th by the end of the school day.  If you ordered lunch on February 4th, please deduct $5 from your March order, so that you may be credited for the lunch missed due to bad weather.

Yearbook Orders:  The deadline for yearbook order forms was Friday, February 11th.  If you have an order form you need to send in or if you are interested in advertising in our annual, please contact Amanda Kennedy at 601-649-4190 or akennedy@laurelchristian.org.

Re-enrollment:  Please be sure to return your re-enrollment forms as soon as possible to ensure your child’s placement next year.  New student applications are now available.  We are not able to reserve any places.

Ole Miss Summer Academy:  Any 7th-9th grade student who is interested in attending the 2011 Summer Academy program at Ole Miss needs to see Mrs. Thompson.  This is a 3-week program that allows students to experience college life and benefit from added academic enrichment.

Box Tops for Education:  Please send in your empty ink cartridges and Box Tops for Education to help with the purchase of new materials for the Library.  Thank you!

  Sports News 

*Congratulations to the Lions for making the Div II Championship Game!*

Saturday, February 12th:

1:00 Soccer Championship Game at Central Hinds

(Meet at the High School Campus at 8:50 and wear white!)

10:00 Baseball Practice at Hosey Field

Monday, February 14th:

6:00 Baseball Practice at Hosey Field

Tuesday, February 15th:

6:00 Baseball Practice at Hosey Field

Wednesday, February 16th:

Tennis team practices (1:30-2:30 & 3:30-4:30)

(Please wear proper tennis shoes!)

Thursday, February 17th:

6:00 Baseball Practice at Hosey Field

Friday, February 18th:

6:00 Baseball Practice at Hosey Field

Saturday, February 19th:

1:00 Baseball Scrimmage at Hosey Field against H’burg Forerunners

Tennis team:   Patrick Tibbs will hold a private tennis class for any LCS student on Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $10.  Students must call ahead to secure a spot.  You may reach Coach Tibbs at 601-580-1336 if you have any questions.   

Karate Class:  Luke Hammonds teaches a Shotokan Martial Art class every Monday night at 6:30 in the LCHS gym.   You may email him at hammondskarate@yahoo.com for more information.

Speech & Debate

*Congratulations to those who participated in the Hattiesburg Tournament!

Alex Hendry placed 1st in Congress!

William Wildman placed 1st in Oral Interpretation and 4th in Humorous Interpretation!

“He has told you, O man, what is good;  And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

Elementary Weekly Happenings 2.14.2011 - 2.18.2011

March Lunch Forms are due now.

4^th Grade Drama Club:  Ribbons will be presented for the 4^th Grade Talent Show at chapel this week, Wednesday, February 16, at 8:10 am, in the sanctuary.  

5^th & 6^th Grade Drama Club will meet this Thursday, February 17, after school till 4:00.  All cast members need to be there.  The Indian Dancers and Crew will start coming in March.  This week's snack mom is Robin Berlin (35 players).

Drama Club Snack Moms:  Please call Mrs. Kathy Morgan at 601-649-1880 if you would like to bring snacks for Drama Club.  Thank you!

Reading Fair is Thursday, February 24.  Please have boards in the cafeteria by 8:15 am.  Remember to place the book in front of the project.  Name goes on the back.

Reading Fair Open House will be Thursday, February 24, in the cafeteria from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm.  Boards should be taken home at the end of Open House.  Boards left in cafeteria will be sent home with students on Friday.

" Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.”   Philippians 2:14-15

Preschool Weekly Happenings 2.14.2011 - 2.18.2011

Re-registration:  Classes are beginning to fill quickly.  Please return Re-registration packets along with fees and capital improvement fees ASAP, to ensure a spot for your child for next school year.  

Extended Care:  Extended Care payments for February are past due.  Please send in payments to the office to ensure no loss of Extended Care privileges.

February Tuition:  Tuition fees for the month of February are past due.  Please send in payments ASAP. 

Donuts with Dads:  Donuts with Dad will be this Wednesday, February 16^th beginning at 7:15 am. 

Medication:  If your child is sick, please do not send him or her to school.  Please be sure that your child is free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.  If your child requires medication during the day, please send in an appropriate, labeled container with instructions and permission to administer medication to your child. 

Please visit our school website at www.laurelchristian.org.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”  Colossians 3:23.

High School Weekly Happenings 2.7.2011 - 2.11.2011

Dress Code: As a reminder, students who are not in dress code will have to call parents to bring them appropriate attire. If a student receives 3 violations he/she will have to serve detention. 

Jog-a-thon: Packets were sent home for our Jog-a-thon. Please encourage your student to participate in this fundraiser. They have been informed about class prizes at the High School in addition to overall individual prizes. The deadline for mailers to be turned in is Friday, February 11th.

Early Dismissal Monday: Due to the boys HOME soccer play-off game at 3:00 on Monday, February 7th, all students are dismissed at 2:30. Please come out and support our boys soccer team! 

Senior Parent Meeting: All parents of seniors are asked to attend a very important meeting at 5:00 on Tuesday, February 8th, at LCHS.

Yearbook Orders: The deadline for yearbook order forms has been extended to Friday, February 11th. If you are interested in advertising in our annual, please contact Amanda Kennedy at 601-649-4190 or akennedy@laurelchristian.org. 

Re-enrollment: Please be sure to return your re-enrollment forms as soon as possible to ensure your child’s placement next year. New student applications are now available. We are not able to reserve any places.

Ole Miss Summer Academy: Any 7th-9th grade student who is interested in attending the 2011 Summer Academy program at Ole Miss needs to see Mrs. Thompson. This is a 3-week program that allows students to experience college life and benefit from added academic enrichment. 

Box Tops for Education: Please send in your empty ink cartridges and Box Tops for Education to help with the purchase of new materials for the Library. Thank you!

Sports Notes:

Monday, February 7th:

3:00 Boys Home Play-off Soccer Game against University Christian (Players dismissed from school at 2:00) (wear white/bring blue) (If LCHS wins, the next play-off game will be Thursday, February 10th)

Wednesday, February 9th:

Tennis team practices (1:30-2:30 & 3:30-4:30) (Please wear proper tennis shoes!)

Thursday, February 10th:

5:45 Baseball Practice at Spike’s Sandlot in Ellisville

Mandatory Baseball Parent Meeting: A mandatory meeting for all baseball parents will be held at 6:00 on Monday, February 7th at practice. Players need to bring uniforms and cleats for final sizing that night. Tennis team:

Patrick Tibbs will hold a private tennis class for any LCS student on Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $10. Students must call ahead to secure a spot. You may reach Coach Tibbs at 601-580-1336 if you have any questions.

Karate Class: Luke Hammonds teaches a Shotokan Martial Art class every Monday night at 6:30 in the LCHS gym. You may email him at hammondskarate@yahoo.com for more information.

Speech & Debate:

*Congratulations to the following students who will be attending the NCFL National Tournament in Washington D.C. in May.

Alex Hendry-Student Congress

Jessica Tibbs-Dramatic Performance

Tressa Jones-Oratory

Nikki Dobson-Oral Interpretation

William Wildman/Erin Morgan-Duo Interpretation

*Congratulations to the 13 members of the Speech & Debate team for qualifying to attend the 60th annual Barkley Forum Speech and Debate Tournament at Emory University this past Friday-Sunday.

William Wildman/Erin Morgan were 7th in Duo Interpretation

Jessica Tibbs was 8th in Dramatic Interp and 9th in Oral Interp

Elementary Weekly Happenings 2.7.2011 - 2.11.2011

K-5 and Elementary Open House: (K-5 through 2nd Grade) Tuesday, February 8, 6:30pm, at Audubon Campus.

March Lunch Forms will go home today.  Please return by Friday, February 11.

Jog-a-thon packets went home last week.  Please read all the information inside.  We need school-wide participation to raise money for many of our organizations here at LCS.  Please note the final date to turn in mailers to be counted for prizes is this Friday, February 11.  

Tardies:  There has been an excessive amount of tardies lately!  One of the reasons is parents are turning left onto Audubon Drive after dropping off their children.  This backs up the carpool line!  Another reason is several parents wait till almost 8:00 to come to school.  Please come a little earlier which will make the line flow smoother!  

Yearbook orders are due now!  If you are interested in advertising in our annual, please contact Amanda Kennedy at 601-649-4190 or akennedy@laurelchristian.org.  

5^th & 6^th Grade Drama Club will meet this Thursday, February 10, after school till 4:00.  All cast members need to be there.  The Indian Dancers and Crew will start coming in March.  This week's snack mom is Ellen Shoemaker and next week's snack mom is Robin Berlin (35 players).

Drama Club Snack Moms:  Please call Mrs. Kathy Morgan at 601-649-1880 if you would like to bring snacks for Drama Club.  Thank you!

" Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.”   Psalm 57:1

Preschool Weekly Happenings 2.7.2011 - 2.11.2011

Re-registration:  Please return Re-registration packets along with fees and capital improvement fees ASAP, to ensure a spot for your child for next school year.  Classes are beginning to fill quickly.

Extended Care:  Extended Care payments for February are past due.  Please send in payments to the office to ensure no loss of Extended Care privileges.

February Tuition:  Tuition fees for the month of February are past due.  Please send in payments ASAP. 

Yearbooks:  The deadline for the yearbook orders has been extended to this Friday, February 11^th.

Kid’s Café:  Order forms for March will be sent home today.  Please return by this Friday, February 11^th.

K5 Open House:  The K5 will have an Open House tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 8^th at 6:30 pm. 

Valentine’s Parties:  The Preschool Valentine’s Parties will be on Monday, February 14^th at 10:00 am.  More information will be communicated through your class homeroom Mother.

Donuts with Dads:  Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 16^th for Donuts with Dad.  More information will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Medication:  If your child is sick, please do not send him or her to school.  Please be sure that your child is free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.  If your child requires medication during the day, please send in an appropriate, labeled container with instructions and permission to administer medication to your child. 

Please visit our school website at www.laurelchristian.org.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”  Colossians 3:23.