Elementary Weekly Happenings 5.7.12 - 5.11.12

Bravo LCS Players!  Congratulations on a great performance!   Please return any props or costume pieces in the same condition as you received it, by the last Drama Club Meeting on Tuesday, May 8. Thank you. 

Thank you to everyone who made the delicious desserts for the Dessert Theater!  All your hard work helped make this a very successful fund raiser for the school.  Thank You!

Flora of the Flower Shop DVD’s:  You may order a professional video of the show.  These DVD’s will cost $15 and will be available before school is out.  If you would like to order one, please fill out the form below and return the form and your check to the school office by Thursday, May 10!  Thank you.

K5 Graduation:  Wednesday 16, at 8:30 am, in the Sanctuary.  K5 will have their end of year party following their graduation and will be dismissed for their party, in Ellisville at 10:00.  Extended Care is not available.

End of Year Party will be Thursday, May 17.  If you haven't already sent your $5, please make sure you send it in by Wednesday, May 9.  Remember, you will need to bring a lunch that day.

Pre Payments or Semester Payments for the 2012/2013 school year are due June 5. 

Used Uniform Sale:  Thursday, June 7, from 5 – 6 pm.  Set up is at 4:30 pm, at the Elementary School Campus.  Anyone who wants to SELL or BUY used boys and girls uniforms may participate.  If you have any questions you may contact Teresa Martin at 601-580-2579 or 601-477-8956, or the LCS School Office at 

601-649-3999.  (This will be the only sale for used uniforms.)

Please Note:  **Red and Navy shirts will still be allowed for the 2012/2013 school year

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Dates to Remember: 

Monday, May 14................Awards Day (12:15 - 1st-3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th-6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 15................6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 16...........K5 Graduation, 8:30 am, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Thursday, May 17...............Last Day of School

Tuesday, June 5..................Pre Payments or Semester Payments are due

Thursday, June 7.................Used Uniform Sale, from 5 – 6 pm.  Set up at 4:30 pm **********************************************************************************

"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”  Hebrews 10:37

Preschool Weekly Happenings 5.7.12- 5.11.12

Preschool Fun Day:  Our end-of-the-year fun day will be on Friday, May 11, 2012. (**If you haven’t already done so, please turn in your child’s $6.00 for fun day**).

Preschool Last Day of School:  The preschool campus last day of school is on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. 

Lost & Found:   There are a lot of unclaimed jackets in the Preschool Office.  Please stop by the office to claim your child’s jacket.

Carpool Reminder:  Just a friendly reminder that students should be picked up in carpool line.  Students who need to leave early must be picked up by 11:10.  If you pick your child up after 11:10; you must get in the carpool line.  

May tuition is due by May 5th.  Please remit payments promptly. All accounts must be paid no later than May 5^th.

Extended Care:  May Extended Care Payments are due on May 1st.  All accounts must be current by May 1^st.

If you signed up for Prepayment for the 2012/2013 School year; please note that prepayment for the semester or year is due on June 5^th

Please check 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

Elementary Weekly Happenings 4.30.12 - 5.4.12

Art Students:  DAY IN THE PARK is coming up May 5.  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 May 2, so she can get them turned in for judging.  Also, any Laurel Arts League or MAIS district winners' entries may be entered.  Also, any previous artwork done at school or home may be entered.  

Day in the Park Training:  This is the last week for our Day in the Park Training. T-shirts will arrive this week.  If you have not yet registered for the race you can do that this week or you can register on Saturday. All LCS participants are to meet at 7:30 am at the double brick columns for pictures. 5k Race begins at 8 am and Fun Run to follow. Good Luck!!

LCS Players present "Flora and the Flower Shop" at the elementary campus Thursday, May 3, 2012 @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and on sale in the office.

Thank You Magnolia Bank for your donation to the LCS Elementary Library.

The Scholastic Book Fair is here!  The Book Fair will be open Monday, April 30, through Friday May 4, from  8:00 am - 3:30 pm. 

Pre Payments or Semester Payments for the 2012/2013 school year are due June 5th. 

Dates to Remember: 

Thursday, May 3………………Drama Dessert Theater, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Monday, May 14................Awards Day (12:15 - 1st-3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th-6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 15................6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 16...........K5 Graduation, 8:30 am, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Thursday, May 17...............Last Day of School

Tuesday, June 5..................Pre Payments or Semester Payments are due

Thursday, June 7.................Used Uniform Sale (more information coming soon)

"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.”  Psalm 37: 3-4

Preschool Weekly Happenings 4.30.12- 5.4.12

Muffins with Mom:  The Preschool will have Muffins with Mom on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 7:15-8:00 a.m. Mothers are welcome to come and enjoy muffins with their child.

Preschool Fun Day:  Our end-of-the-year fun day will be on Friday, May 11, 2012.  Mark your calendars.

Preschool Last Day of School:  The preschool campus last day of school is on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Carpool Reminder:  Just a friendly reminder that students should be picked up in carpool line.  Students who need to leave early must be picked up by 11:10.  If you pick your child up after 11:10; you must get in the carpool line.  

May tuition is due by May 5th.  Please remit payments by the due date.

Extended Care:  May Extended Care Payments are due on May 1st.  Please remit payments by the due date.

Please check 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

Elementary Weekly Happenings 4.23.12 - 4.27.12

Field Day:  Friday, April 27.  This will be a half-day.  All kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11:00.  All 1st - 6th grades will be dismissed after the games are over at 11:30. Extended Care will be available for regular users.  If you have a canopy that could be used as a shade area, please contact your child’s teacher.  Please bring your own jump rope for the jump rope competition.  Be sure to wear your field day t-shirt and jeans or khaki shorts.  Be sure and wear your tennis shoes.  Please do not wear sandals or flip-flops!

Congratulations to the following Laurel Arts League Winners:  

Teacher                            First Place                            Honorable Mention 

Beech (1^st Grade) Bella Maner         Katelyn TenEyck

Ishee (1^st Grade) Katye Freeman     Will Cupit

Hinton (2^nd Grade) Christina Danford     Bert Bassi

Lester (2^nd Grade) Trevor Broome           Jaden Stuart

Graham (3^rd Grade) Abbie Thomas     Sam Lisanby

Lawson (3^rd Grade) Madison Mitchell     Rebecca Stapp

McBride (4^th Grade) Erin Leist              Darcy Beech

Stewart (4^th Grade) Harley Robertson     Reese Wall

Chancellor (5^th Grade) Cade Culpepper         Tirzah Ginn

Lightsey (5^th Grade) Gavin Goldman     Lillie Valentine

Art Students:  DAY IN THE PARK is coming up May 5.  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 May 2, so she can get them turned in for judging.  Also, any Laurel Arts League or MAIS district winners' entries may be entered.  Also, any previous artwork done at school or home may be entered.  

Spring Program:  Please have your child wear a spring colored top (no motif please) and uniform bottoms.  Girls may wear a spring dress.  Parents, grandparents, family members and friends are invited to attend.  

Wednesday, April 25………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Animal Rescue League:  The Laurel Christian High School 2012 Senior Service Project is a Food Drive for the ARL.  They will also be working at the shelter.  Donation Bins have been placed at the elementary and high school campuses.  Please place donated food items in this bin before Wednesday morning, April 25.  The bin is only half full. Please make your donation by Wednesday morning. Thank You!

Parents if you want to park and walk your child into school be sure to use the parking spaces facing Audubon Drive rather than the parking spaces across from the carpool drop-off.  This is for the safety of our children. 

AR:  All AR testing needs to be completed by April 27, 2012.

Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair will begin on April 30 - May 4.

Dates to Remember:  

Wednesday, April 25.………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Friday, April 27..................Field Day.  1/2 Day.  

                                            11:00.....K5 will be dismissed  

                                            11:30... 1st - 6th grades dismissed. (Extended Care will be available.) 

Thursday, May 3………………Drama Dessert Theater, 6:00 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Monday, May 14................Awards Day (12:15 - 1st-3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th-6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 15................6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 16...........K5 Graduation, 8:30 am, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Thursday, May 17 ...............Last Day of School

"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.”  Psalm 37: 3-4

Preschool Weekly Happenings 4.23.12- 4.27.12

Muffins with Mom:  The Preschool will have Muffins with Mom on Friday, May 4, 2012.  More information regarding this event will be given in the coming week.

Preschool Fun Day:  Our end-of-the-year fun day will be on Friday, May 11, 2012.  Mark your calendars.

Preschool Last Day of School:  The preschool campus last day of school is on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Carpool Reminder:  Just a friendly reminder that students should be picked up in carpool line.  Students who need to leave early must be picked up by 11:10.  If you pick your child up after 11:10; you must get in the carpool line.  

May tuition is due by May 5th.  Please remit payments by the due date.

Extended Care:  May Extended Care Payments are due on May 1st.  Please remit payments by the due date.

Please check 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

Elementary Weekly Happenings 4.16.2012-4.20.2012

Kid’s Café:  Make sure you have turned your May Lunch Forms in.

LCS Players: 1^st Dress Rehearsal for LCS Players will be Tuesday, April 17, after lunch.  Please bring everything you will need for the performance to school on Tuesday.  

Teacher Appreciation Lunch:  Friday, April 20, will be 1/2 day, due to the Teacher Appreciation Lunch.  Extended Care will NOT be available that day.

Art Students:  DAY IN THE PARK is coming up May 5.  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 May 2, so she can get them turned in for judging.  Also, any Laurel Arts League or MAIS district winners' entries may be entered.  Also, any previous artwork done at school or home may be entered.  

Spring Program:  Please have your child wear a spring colored top (no motif please) and uniform bottoms.  Girls may wear a spring dress.  Parents, grandparents, family members and friends are invited to attend.  

Wednesday, April 18……..1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, April 25………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Animal Rescue League:  The Laurel Christian High School 2012 Senior Service Project will be a Food Drive for the Animal Rescue League.  They will also be working at the shelter.  Donation Bins will be placed at the elementary and high school campuses.  Please place donated food items in this bin.  Thank You!

AR:  All AR testing needs to be completed by April 27, 2012.

Coming Soon:  The Scholastic Book Fair will begin on April 30 - May 4.

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Dates to Remember:  

Wednesday, April 18..……..1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Friday, April 20..................Teacher Appreciation Lunch. 1/2 Day.  Extended Care will NOT be available.

Wednesday, April 25.………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Friday, April 27..................Field Day.  1/2 Day.  Extended Care will be available. 

Thursday, May 3………………Drama Dessert Theater, 6:00 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Monday, May 14................Awards Day (12:15 - 1st-3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th-6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 15................6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 16...........K5 Graduation, 8:30 am, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Friday, May 18....................Last Day of School - 1/2 Day

  

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"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”  Philippians 4:13

Preschool Weekly Happenings 4.16.12-4.20.12

Preschool Program:  The Preschool will have a Music Program this Friday, April 20, 2012.  The K3 program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the K4 program will begin at 9:30 a.m.  Please note the dress for the program listed below:

K3 Boys: Solid Yellow Shirts

K3 Girls: Solid Pink Shirts

All K4 Students: Solid Light Blue Shirts

**All students wear blue jean bottoms**

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon:  The LCS PTO is sponsoring a luncheon for all the staff and teachers at Laurel Christian School on Friday, April 20^th.  Please note that there will be NO EXTENDED CARE on that day.

Carpool Reminder:  Just a friendly reminder that students should be picked up in carpool line.  Students who need to leave early must be picked up by 11:10.  If you pick your child up after 11:10; you must get in the carpool line.  

April tuition is past due.  Please send in payments ASAP.

Extended Care:  April Extended Care Payments are past due. Please remit payments ASAP.

Please check 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

Elementary Weekly Happenings 4.10.12 - 4.13.12

Kid’s Café:  May Lunch Forms will be sent home today.  Please return by Friday, April 13.

"Day in the Park Training":  Due to Monday, April 9, being a Holiday, the make-up day for 

"Day in the Park Training" will be Thursday, April 12.  Regular Monday, and Wednesday schedule will resume next week. 

April Tuition and Extended Care Payments are due now.

Field Day T-Shirts:  Money and order forms are due Wednesday, April 11. 

Kindergarten Spring Program:  Friday, April 13, 8:30 am, in the Sanctuary.

LCS Players:  1^st Dress Rehearsal for LCS Players will be Tuesday, April 17, during our regular rehearsal time.  NOW is the time for moms to call Mrs. Morgan if they have costume questions.  601-649-1880 or 

601-323-4817.

Art Students:  DAY IN THE PARK is coming up May 5.  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 May 2, so she can get them turned in for judging.  Also, any Laurel Arts League or MAIS district winners' entries may be entered.  Also, any previous artwork done at school or home may be entered.  

Spring Program:  Please have your child wear a spring colored top (no motif please) and uniform bottoms.  Girls may wear a spring dress.  Parents, grandparents, family members and friends are invited to attend.  

Wednesday, April 18……..1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, April 25………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Teacher Appreciation Lunch:  Friday, April 20, will be 1/2 day, due to the Teacher Appreciation Lunch.  Extended will NOT be available that day.

AR:  All AR testing needs to be completed by April 27, 2012.

Coming Soon:  The Scholastic Book Fair will begin on April 30 - May 4.

Dates to Remember:  

Friday, April 13…………………K5 Program, 8:30 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, April 18..……..1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Friday, April 20..................Teacher Appreciation Lunch. 1/2 Day.  Extended Care will NOT be available.

Wednesday, April 25.………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Friday, April 27..................Field Day.  1/2 Day.  Extended Care will be available. 

Thursday, May 3………………Drama Dessert Theater, 6:00 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Monday, May 14................Awards Day (12:15 - 1st-3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th-6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 15................6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 16...........K5 Graduation, 8:30 am, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Friday, May 18....................Last Day of School - 1/2 Day 

"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”  Philippians 4:13

Preschool Weekly Happenings 4.10.12- 4.13.12

Carpool Reminder:  Just a friendly reminder that students should be picked up in carpool line.  Students who need to leave early must be picked up by 11:10.  If you pick your child up after 11:10; you must get in the carpool line.  

Kid’s Café:  May lunch forms will be sent home today.  Please return by Friday, April 13, 2012.

April tuition is due past due.  Please send in payments ASAP.

Extended Care:  April Extended Care Payments are past due. Please remit payments by the due date.

Preschool Program:  The Preschool will have a Music Program on Friday, April 20, 2012.  The K3 program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the K4 program will begin at 9:30 a.m.  Please mark your calendars.

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon:  The LCS PTO is sponsoring a luncheon for all the staff and teachers at Laurel Christian School on Friday, April 20^th.  Please note that there will be NO EXTENDED CARE on that day.

Yearbook:  If you are interested in advertising in our yearbook, contact Amanda Kennedy @ akennedy@laurelchristian.org or call 601-649-4190.

Please check 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

Elementary Weekly Happenings 4.2.12 - 4.5.12

Spring Pictures will be taken Tuesday, April 3^rd.  Class pictures will be taken at this time.  Individual pictures will also be available. Please have your child wear their cobalt blue uniform shirt.  Order forms were sent home earlier this month.  Extra forms are available in the office.

Headmaster's Breakfast:  If your child earned Headmaster's List (All A's and all E's or S's in Citizenship) they are invited to attend the Headmaster's Breakfast, Wednesday, April 4th, at 7:30 am, in the cafeteria. 

Thursday, April 5th:  1/2 Day.   Extended Care will be available.  

Friday, April 6th:  No School in observance of Good Friday.

Monday, April 9th:  No School in observance of the Easter Holiday.

THANK YOU to Community Bank for their wonderful donation to get new books for the LCS Library!

All AR testing needs to be completed by April 27, 2012.

Coming Soon:  The Scholastic Book Fair will begin on April 30 - May 4.

Kindergarten Spring Program:  Friday, April 13, 8:30 am, in the Sanctuary.

Art Students:  DAY IN THE PARK is coming up May 5.  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 May 2, so she can get them turned in for judging.  Also, any Laurel Arts League or MAIS district winners' entries may be entered.  Also, any previous artwork done at school or home may be entered.  

Spring Program:  Please have your child wear a spring colored top (no motif please) and uniform bottoms.  Girls may wear a spring dress.  Parents, grandparents, family members and friends are invited to attend.  

Wednesday, April 18^th……..1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, April 25^th………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Dates to Remember:  

Wednesday, April 4...……….Headmaster’s Breakfast, 7:30 am, Cafeteria

Thursday, April 5................1/2 Day. Extended Care will be available

Friday, April 6…………………..Good Friday, No School

Monday, April 9……………….Easter Holiday, No School

Friday, April 13…………………K5 Program, 8:30 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, April 18..……..1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Wednesday, April 25.………4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Spring Program, 8:10 am, Sanctuary

Thursday, May 3………………Drama Dessert Theater, 6:00 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Monday, May 14................Awards Day (12:15 - 1st-3rd Grades), (1:45 - 4th-6th Grades)

Tuesday, May 15................6th Grade Graduation, 6:30 pm, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Wednesday, May 16...........K5 Graduation, 8:30 am, Elementary Campus (Sanctuary)

Friday, May 18....................Last Day of School - 1/2 Day 

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”  Hebrews 13:8