Laurel Christian School est. 1982 - Educating for Eternity

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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