High School Weekly Happenings 5.16.2011 - 5.19.2011

Last Day of School:  Thursday, May 19th, is the last day of school.  We wish all of you a wonderful summer!

Report Cards:  Report cards will be mailed the week of May 23rd.

Re-enrollment:  If you have not re-enrolled, please send in your application as soon as possible.  We do not want your student to 

lose their spot.

Washington, D.C. Trip:  Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents:  If you missed the Washington, D.C. meeting, you may pick up an information packet in the school office.  Two forms from the information packet and a non-refundable deposit of $100 per person are due by Wednesday, May 18 to the school office to secure your spot.  Please be aware that there is limited space on the trip this year, and our bus sizes will be determined by the forms and deposits submitted by May 18.  There is no guarantee that there will be spaces open after our bus size is locked in.  If you have any questions please call Whitney Pickering at 601-428-1181.

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

2010-2011 Second Semester Exam Schedule

Tuesday, May 17th will be a full day of school.  However, 6th period will be a study hall, and during 7th period the 7th period exam will be given.

All other Exams will be given as follows:

Wednesday, May 18 Thursday, May 19

8:00 - 9:15 6th period exam 1st period exam

9:15 - 9:25 BREAK         BREAK

9:30 - 10:45 4th period exam 3rd period exam

10:45 - 10:55 BREAK         BREAK

11:00 - 12:15 2nd period exam 5th period exam

If a student doesn’t have an exam during the assigned time, he/she may sign out.

“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 5.16.2011 - 5.19.2011

Attn: 5^th Grade Parents: Please send your form to the school office ASAP letting us know how you can help with the 6^th grade graduation reception, one of out longest traditions at LCS. We need you to let us know if you can help make food or send $10 to cover the cost of paper goods and other supplies.

Attn: 6^th Grade Parents: Please send your RSVP form that was sent home letting us know how many of your family members will be attending 6^th grade graduation. This enables us to plan the reception for your child and family.

Kindergarten Parents Please Note: K-5 Graduation is Wednesday, May 18th, at 8:30 am, in the Sanctuary. Please have your kindergartener wear Sunday Clothes. K-5 Students dismissed after Graduation Ceremony.

Thursday, May 19: Last Day of School. No Extended Care. End-of-Year-Jump-Parties. Be sure to pick up your report card! Jump Times

8:00 - 9:30......1st Grade

9:30 - 11:00....2nd Grade

11:00 - 12:30..3rd & 4th Grades

12:30 - 2:00....5th Grade

Friday, May 20: No School and No Extended Care.

Thank you to the moms of Mrs. Hinton’s 2^nd grade class. The appetizers, finger foods and desserts were delicious! Thank you!

Used Uniform Sale: Thursday, June 9, 4:30 – 6:00 pm. (Set up at 4:00). If you have any questions about buying or selling uniforms contact Teresa Martin at 580-2579 or the LCS school office at 649-3999. This will be the only sale for used uniforms.

Tutoring: Mrs. Sheri Webb will have math tutoring on Wednesdays this summer. The fee will be $15 per 30-minute session. Please call the office at 601-649-3999 or send a note so your child can be added to the schedule. Also, Mrs. Kathy Marshall (Mrs. Webb’s aunt) will be tutoring reading this summer.

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, May 17...........6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 18......K-5 Graduation, 8:30 am, (Sanctuary)

Thursday, May 19..........Last Day of School. End of year parties. No Extended Care.

Friday, May 20..............No School. No Extended Care.

Thursday, June 9………….Used Uniform Sale (Elementary campus)

Have a safe, fun summer!

Parent Orientation Night (K5 – 6^th Grades) will be Monday, August 8

School will start back on Tuesday, August 9

“Trust in the Lord and do good: dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37:3-4

High School Weekly Happenings 5.9.2011 - 5.13.2011

Awards Chapel:  On Monday, May 9, we will have our annual Awards Chapel.  Students are required to wear chapel dress.  The 7th & 8th grade Awards Chapel will begin at 9:30 a.m., and those students will be dismissed for the day following Chapel.  The 9th-12th grade Awards Chapel will begin at 12:30.  Students who received Headmaster’s List or Honor Roll for the year will be recognized, in addition to those who participated in the ABC competition.  You will receive an email if your child will be recognized for class or SAT achievement.

   

Graduation Practice:  All seniors must attend graduation practice immediately following Awards Chapel on Monday, May 9th.

Washington, D.C. Trip:  Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents:  If you missed the Washington, D.C. meeting, you may pick up an information packet in the school office.  Two forms from the information packet and a non-refundable deposit of $100 per person are due by Wednesday, May 18 to the school office to secure your spot.  Please be aware that there is limited space on the trip this year, and our bus sizes will be determined by the forms and deposits submitted by May 18.  There is no guarantee that there will be spaces open after our bus size is locked in.  If you have any questions please call Whitney Pickering at 601-428-1181.

   
Sports News :

*Congratulations to Mary Parker Burson for placing 2nd (400 meter) and to Robert Danford for placing 4th (2 mile) at the State Track Meet last Saturday!

*Congratulations to Alex Lindstrom and Tyler Wansley for winning the Tennis Mixed Doubles State Championship last Wednesday!

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

Upcoming Events:

May 9 7th & 8th Grade Awards Chapel @ 9:30 (Dismissed following Chapel)

9th - 12th Grade Awards Chapel @ 12:30

May 10 Senior AP Government Test

May 11 Junior AP English Test

Senior AP Calculus Test

May 13 Graduation at 6:30 p.m at LCHS gymnasium

May 17-19 Exams (see website calendar for specific schedule)

May 19 Last day of school at High School

“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 5.9.2011 - 5.13.2011

Attn: 5th Grade Parents: Please send your form to the school office ASAP letting us know how you can help with the 6^th grade graduation reception, one of out longest traditions at LCS. We need you to let us know if you can help make food or send $10 to cover the cost of paper goods and other supplies.

Attn: 6th Grade Parents: Please send your RSVP form that was sent home last week letting us know how many of your family will be attending 6^th grade graduation. This enables us to plan the reception for your child and family.

Bake Sale Benefit for Coach Melissa: Wednesday, May 11. 5^th and 6^th grade moms please send individually wrapped baked items on Wednesday, May 11. Each item will sell for fifty cents and may be purchased at first recess. Thank you!

There are a few "LCS Loves Our Coach" T-shirts available in the office. ($15)

Music Program: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade Patriotic Program will be Wednesday, May 11, in the Sanctuary, at 8:10 am. Students, please wear uniform bottoms and a patriotic colored top. The top should be red, white and/or blue.

Kindergarten Parents Please Note: K-5 Graduation is Wednesday, May 18th, at 8:30 am, in the Sanctuary. Please have your kindergartener wear Sunday Clothes. Dismissal after Graduation Ceremony.

Tutoring: Mrs. Sheri Webb will have math tutoring on Wednesdays this summer. The fee will be $15 per 30-minute session. Please call the office at 601-649-3999 or send a note so your child can be added to the schedule. Also, Mrs. Kathy Marshall (Mrs. Webb’s aunt) will be tutoring reading this summer.

One of our LCS families' house burned two weeks ago. The Jordan’s have two children at our school, Cierra, a second grader, in Mrs. Lester's class and Kierra, a fifth grader, in Mrs. Smith's class. We would like to do something to show our love and concern. Monetary donations will be used to purchase a Wal-Mart gift card. Other items that you would like to send will be given to the family (blankets, kitchen items, etc.) Please pray about this and give from the heart. Please respond by Tuesday, May 10. Thank you.

Note from Coach Melissa: I would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and support through this tough time. Being a part of this great family has made it easier to get through each day. I love everyone very much and hope to be back very soon. Love, Coach Melissa

Note from the Librarian: Thank you for your support during the Scholastic Book Fair. Your contribution will help our library buy new books and materials for our children.

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Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, May 11......1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Patriotic Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Monday, May 16...........Awards Day (12:15 - 1st - 3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th - 6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 17...........6th Grade Graduation, 6:30pm, (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 18......K-5 Graduation, 8:30am, (Sanctuary)

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“So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left.”  Deuteronomy 5: 32

High School Weekly Happenings 5.2.2011 - 5.6.2011

Relay for Life: Thank you to everyone for all your support in making this year’s event a success!

Seniors Last Day: The seniors last day of school is this Thursday, May 5th, 2011. We will miss you!

Summer Drivers Ed Course: If you have a drivers permit or license and are interested in taking Drivers Ed this summer at the Pine Belt Education Service Center please see Mrs. Tina Thompson.

Washington, D.C. Trip: Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents: If you missed the Washington, D.C. meeting, you may pick up an information packet in the school office. Two forms from the information packet and a non-refundable deposit of $100 per person are due by Wednesday, May 18 to the school office to secure your spot. Please be aware that there is limited space on the trip this year, and our bus sizes will be determined by the forms and deposits submitted by May 18. There is no guarantee that there will be spaces open after our bus size is locked in. If you have any questions please call Whitney Pickering at 601-428-1181.

Sports News 

*Congratulations to our Girls Tennis team for winning the Girls South State Tennis Championship!

Saturday, April 30 State Track Meet (Mary Parker Burson & Robert Danford)

Wednesday, May 4 Girls State Tennis Match

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


Upcoming Events

May 2 Speech & Debate team tryouts at 6:00 p.m. (rising 10th-12th graders)

May 3 Sports Banquet @ 6:00 p.m. in LCHS gymnasium

May 4 Senior AP Calculus Test

May 5 Senior AP English Test

May 6 7th & 8th Graders sing in Chapel (8:05)

May 9 7th & 8th Grade Awards Chapel @ 9:30 (Dismissed following Chapel)

9th - 12th Grade Awards Chapel @ 12:30

May 11 Junior AP English Test

May 13 Graduation at 6:30 p.m at LCHS gymnasium

May 17-19 Exams (see website calendar for specific schedule)

May 19 Last day of school at High School


“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 5.2.2011 - 5.6.2011

Drama Club: Bravo LCS Players! Congratulations on a great performance! Please return any props or costume pieces to school this week. If you would like to order a professionally recorded DVD of The Girl and the Gold Mine, starring the LCS Players, please come by the office and fill out a form. The last day to order is Wednesday, May 4. (Cost of DVD-$15)

Thank you to everyone who made the delicious desserts for the Dessert Theater!

Bake Sale Benefit for Coach Melissa: Wednesday, May 4. Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grade moms please send individually wrapped baked items on Wednesday, May 4. Each item will sell for fifty cents and may be purchased at first recess. Thank you!

There is a limited number of "LCS Loves Our Coach" T-shirts available in the office. ($15)

Music Program: The 4th, 5th and 6th grade Patriotic Program will be Wednesday, May 4, in the Sanctuary, at 8:10 am. Students, please wear uniform bottoms and a patriotic colored top. The top should be red, white and/or blue.

Music Program: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade Patriotic Program will be Wednesday, May 11, in the Sanctuary, at 8:10 am. Students, please wear uniform bottoms and a patriotic colored top. The top should be red, white and/or blue.

Art Students: DAY IN THE PARK is coming up May 7. Any student wishing to enter artwork may enter up to 2 works at the cost of $2.00 each. Artwork needs to be mounted on poster board or mat board (no framed works) and brought to Mrs. Ishee no later than Wednesday, May 4, so she can get them turned in for judging. Also, any Laurel Arts League winners or MAIS District winners may be done at school or home. If you need more information call Mrs. Ishee at 601-433-7727.

Congratulations to Tylee Shows for coming in 3rd place for 2nd grade at the State Level in “The Woodsy Owl” Smokey the Bear Poster Contest sponsored by the National Garden Clubs of America.

Tutoring: Mrs. Sheri Webb will have math tutoring on Wednesdays this summer. The fee will be $15 per 30-minute session. Please call the office at 601-649-3999 or send a note so your child can be added to the schedule. Also, Mrs. Kathy Marshall (Mrs. Webb’s aunt) will be tutoring reading this summer.

Pillow Pets: Through generous donations from our LCS students, each class was able to donate a pillow pet to the precious children at Blair Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. Thank You!

One of our LCS families' house burned last week. The Jordans have two children at our school, Cierra, a second grader, in Mrs. Lester's class and Kierra, a fifth grader, in Mrs. Smith's class. We would like to do something to show our love and concern. Monetary donations will be used to purchase a Wal-Mart gift card. Other items that you would like to send will be given to the family (blankets, kitchen items, etc.) Please pray about this and give from the heart. Thank you for your help.

Dates to Remember: 

Wednesday, May 4........4th, 5th and 6th Grade Patriotic Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, May 11......1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Patriotic Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Monday, May 16...........Awards Day (12:15 - 1st - 3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th - 6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 17...........6th Grade Graduation, 6:30pm, (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 18......K-5 Graduation, 8:30am, (Sanctuary)

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

Preschool Weekly Happenings 5.2.2011 - 5.6.2011

Baby Dolls and Bears: The Preschool will have a special visit from a Nurse this Friday, May 6th at

10:00 am. Boys and Girls should bring their favorite doll or stuffed animal to school for a check-up with a nurse. The nurse will take each doll or stuffed animal’s blood pressure, temperature, etc.


Extended Care: Extended Care Payments are due today, Monday, May 2nd. All accounts MUST be PAID IN FULL by this FRIDAY, May 6th. No student will be allowed to stay after Friday, unless accounts are current.


Tuition: April tuition is due this Thursday, May 5th. Please send in payments ASAP. All accounts must be paid in full no later than Friday, May 6th.


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.


Muffins with Mom: We will have “Muffins with Mom” on Friday, May 6th from 7:15-8:00 am. More information concerning this event will be sent in the coming weeks.


Preschool End-of-the-Year Program: The Preschool will have a program on Wednesday, May 11th. The K3 Classes will have their program at 9:30 a.m. and the K4 Classes will have their program at 10:15 a.m.


Preschool Fun day: The Preschool Fun day will be on Friday, May 13th from 8:30-11:00 a.m.


Preschool Last Day of School: The Preschool’s last day of school will be Wednesday, May 18th. There will be No Extended Care that day.

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