Logos Christian Academy Update 

“A Classical and Christ-Centered Education” 

For Week of April 12, 2021 

“I have been crucified with Christ.  It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.  And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”  Galatians 2:20 

Thoughts from the Headmaster 

Thank you to all of our parents for your participation in Parent/Teacher Conferences yesterday!  We sincerely appreciate your partnership in your child’s education!   We are in the “home stretch” of the 2020-2021 school year!   Please be sure to turn in your Tuition Payment Preference Form at your earliest convenience as this secures your child’s spot for next school year and helps us with our planning.  Deadline to return it is May 14, 2021.  

We are still in need of filling 2 teacher positions for next year.  We have an opening in the new Preschool 3-year-old class, as well as the 5^th-8^th Humanities position.  If you know of someone who might be interested, please have them contact me for further information.  We appreciate you spreading the word!  Additionally, if you hear of parents who are considering Logos as an option next year, please encourage them to enroll early.  We only have 1-2 spots left in several of the classes. 

Praying that you and your family have a lovely Resurrection Sunday celebrating our risen Savior and basking in the warm sunshine!   Take some time to make memories and love on your kids during the break from April 5-9^th.   We will be back on April 12^th ready to power through the last 8 weeks of school! 

Blessings,  

Pam Duarte 

School Update 

Speech Meet Results 

Congratulations to all of our K-8 students who worked hard on preparing for our Speech Meet this past week.  First-Third Place ribbons were awarded to students in each grade level.  Judges were looking at how well students did in Expression (facial/vocal, characterization, variety of pitch and emphasis, natural presentation), Platform Presence (poise and eye contact), and Voice and Speech (clearly audible, words understandable, flow of language, and no noticeable interruptions due to forgetfulness or prompting).   Winners, in order of 1^st –3^rd place, are: 

• K:  Mercedes Martinez, Raegan Amerine,  Genevieve Nelson 
• 1^st: Riata Ethridge, Madison Evans,  Rachel Scott 
• 2^nd: McKynlee Amerine, Gwen Ludlow, Roarie Curtis 
• 3^rd: Gary Over, Payton Sowersby,  Asher Mora 
• 4^th: Zoey Lougheed, Jesse Richardson, Jace Slentz 
• 5^th: Ben Hallquist, Isaac Frederick, Elijah Mitchell 
• 6^th: Aaralyn Emerick, Abigail Gilman, Jayden Walz 
• 7^th: Genna Ernst, Shania Lee, Ethan Mitchell 
• 8^th:  Mason Storm 

Spring Pictures Orders due by April 13^th!  

Spring Pictures are happening on Thursday, April 15^th!  If you wish to have your students take a spring photo, you need to place your order on-line or through the office   If you wish to have your child’s spring photo taken, you will need to pre-order online or in the school office by April 13th .   Flyers with options and information came home last week.    If you are doing spring photos, your child may wear “picture clothes” to school that morning and bring their uniform to change into.  All students will be photographed in uniform (boys with ties) for a whole school photo that day, as well.    Online information available at www.Howieloo.com (click on Services, School Pictures) 

IOWA Standardized Testing 

Students in Grades 2-8 will have IOWA Standardized Testing during the week of April 19-22 on Monday-Friday between 8:30-10 am.  Please make sure your child is in attendance on these days.  Additional information explaining IOWA testing will go home soon. 

Let’s Taco-Bout a Great Future! 

Did you get your invitation to the event of the year!?   Our very important fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 1^st, starting at 5:00 pm at Oasis Community Church.  We hope you will join us for this fun fiesta and do your part to help raise funds for our school.  Please note that this is an adult event.    Additionally, if you can help in any way, by volunteering or providing items for auction fund raising, please contact Mrs. Sowersby in the school office at asowersby@logosfallon.org.  We also have a sign-up list of specific needs on Sign Up Genius.  Go to:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AD2BA7FBC43-tacobout 

UPLIFT 

Spirit Wear Available – Look for Order Forms! 

You still have a few days to get your Spirit Wear order in!   The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 13^th.  Stop by the school office if you need another order form.  There are T-Shirts, sweatshirts, and hats in adult and children’s sizes!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity!  

Volunteers Needed, Please! 

We are in desperate need for volunteers at the following times:   Monday or Thursday from 11:50-12:30 Lunch Duty (with a teacher).  If you have any time in your schedule to help us out, we would greatly appreciate it!  Please contact Mrs. Sowersby in the school office at asowersby@logosfallon.org or 775-428-1825 

Important Dates 

• April 5-9 – Easter Break – No School 
• April 13 – Sign Language Class 
• April 15 – Spring Photos (Note orders are due by April 13^th!) 
• April 16 – Chapel @ 8:15 am – 7th/8th Presenting

• April 19- 23 – Iowa Testing for Grades 2-8 
• April 23 – PreK Parent Presentation @ 10 am 
• April 27 – Sign Language Class 
• May 1 – “Let’s Taco-bout a Great Future!” Auction Dinner 
• May 4 – Teacher Appreciation Day 
• May 5 – Mid Quarter 
• May 6 – UPLIFT Meeting at 6:30 pm 
• May 11 – Sign Language Class 
• May  14 – Spirit Day 

• May 25 – Sign Language Class 
• May 31 – No School Memorial Day 
• June 3 – Field Day 
• June 4 – K Graduation; ½ Day; Last Day of School! 

Logos Christian Academy Update 

“A Classical and Christ-Centered Education” 

Week of March 29, 2021 

“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”   II Chronicles 15:7 NIV 

Thoughts from the Headmaster 

As a staff, we appreciate the opportunity of working in partnership with our parent community to educate your children and to support them in their growth and learning.  We look forward to meeting with you this coming Thursday for Parent/Teacher Conferences.  Please arrive at your scheduled time – reminders should be coming home today.  Students will be dismissed at 11:30 that day and there will be no childcare on campus during the conferences.  Your child’s 3^rd quarter report card will be given to you at that time. 

2^nd Graders presented on the Armor of God in chapel last week! 

We have been working with our students on resilience and having a growth mindset – the belief that abilities can be developed through commitment and hard work.  This ties in well with our focus that we should be doing all to the glory of God.  Students are learning that what we do affects the growth of our brain.  For example, struggling with certain skills helps our brains change and grow.  If we stick to only what comes naturally or easily, our brains won’t grow.  To promote successful brain growth, we have to defy our natural inclination to back away from things that strike us as too difficult and rather, increase the time we spend developing skills that may not come naturally.  We need to provide our brains with the opportunity to develop new skills through different mediums (eg. Listening, building, speaking, creating, writing, moving, etc.)   We can also develop our brains in numerous realms – social/emotional, cognitive, physical, creative arts, musically… 

In our society as a whole, I think we see a tendency for children to complain about learning being too hard or too much work and developing a “I can’t do it” attitude (which often translates as “I don’t want to do it”).  At Logos we are helping our students to understand that school is their “job” right now and preparation for life. When struggle and challenges come, we need to persevere and say, “I don’t know it YET”, but I’ll get there.  Sometimes that requires a change of attitude and sometimes it requires asking for support or help.   

Below are some helpful questions you can discuss with your child regarding this concept: 

• What things am I really good at doing? 
• What things do I want to be really good at doing? 

• Who do I know that is really good at something social or emotional (might phrase as “helping or being kind to others”)? 
• Who do I know that is really good at something cognitive (might phrase as “in school” or “thinking”)? 
• Who do I know that is really good at something physical or kinesthetic (might phrase as “at a sport” or “doing something with their hands”… could include musical, cooking, etc.) 
• What has/have that person/these people done to become really good at that skill? 
• What can I do to become better at things I want to be really good at doing? 

When discussing grades with your child after Thursday’s conference, be sure to emphasize areas where you have seen them grow due to their hard work and effort. 

Blessings,  

Pam Duarte 

School Update 

Speech Meet Coming…. Monday & Tuesday 

We invite you to join us for our annual Speech Meet next Monday and Tuesday, March 29 & 30^th.   Approximate times for each class are listed below.  Please ensure that your child is ready for their presentation – guidelines of what judges will be looking for were sent home early on.   If you choose to join us, please do not bring younger children and arrive a few minutes early so we can provide a distraction free environment for our speakers.  Times for the grade level presentations are approximate and will take place in the Chapel:   

• Monday, March 29^th:   K @ 8:30, 1^st @ 9:15, 2^nd @ 10:00 
• Tuesday, March 30^th:  3^rd/4^th @ 8:30, 5^th/6^th @ 9:35, 7^th/8^th at 10:30 

After School Sign Language Class Starts on Tuesday 

Thank you to those who signed up for the new After School Sign Language Class, which starts this coming Tuesday, March 30^th.  Students should report to Mrs. Mora’s classroom (Room #6) by 3:00 pm.  Students should be picked up at the classroom at 3:45.    Class will be held on March 30, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25 (note alternating Tuesdays).  Thank you to Mrs. April Hammond for providing this wonderful opportunity! 

Parent-Teacher Conferences This Thursday 

We look forward to seeing you for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, April 1^st at your scheduled time.   Please note that this is a minimum day for students with dismissal at 11:30 am.   There is no childcare coverage during conferences.  

Spring Break…April 5-9 

Please note that Spring Break is just around the corner!   We will be on break from April 5^th-9^th.  When we return there will only be 8 weeks left of the school year!  Who is counting?! 

Spring Pictures Coming April 15^th 

Spring Pictures information is coming home today!    If you wish to have your child’s spring photo taken, you will need to pre-order online prior to April 13th – see the flyer for more information.    If you are doing spring photos, your child may wear “picture clothes” to school that morning and bring their uniform to change into.  All students will be photographed in uniform (boys with ties) for a whole school photo that day, as well.   

IOWA Standardized Testing – Change of Dates to April 19-23

Parents of 2^nd-8^th graders please note that IOWA Standardized testing will take place the week of April 19-23rd .  It is very important that you child be in attendance that week.  We will be sending home more information soon.   

Let’s Taco-Bout a Great Future! 

We are in countdown mode to our awesome Auction Dinner!  We are excited to share that Oasis Community Church has graciously offered their facility as our venue so we don’t have to hold it outside!    Invitations will be sent out this next week for this fun fiesta that helps keep our school running!   If you can help in any way, by volunteering or providing items for auction fund raising, please contact Mrs. Sowersby in the school office at asowersby@logosfallon.org.  We also have a sign-up list of specific needs on Sign Up Genius.  Go to:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AD2BA7FBC43-tacobout 

Last Call for Yearbooks!  

We have about 10 copies left of the Yearbook – please visit ybpay.lifetouch.com  Yearbook ID code: 12750421 or pick up an order form in the school office.   Cost $30.   Deadline to order is this week! 

UPLIFT 

Spirit Wear Available – Look for Order Forms! 

We are providing a special opportunity to order Spirit Wear!  Watch for order forms going home today with more information and be sure to get your order in by the deadline so your child can sport their school spirit for our last school spirit day before the end of the year! 

UPLIFT Parent Meeting – April 1st 

Looking for a way to help out the school and get to know other parents?  Join us for our next UPLIFT Parent meeting coming April 1^st at 6:30 pm in the school library!   We will be working on plans for decorations for the Auction Dinner, gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week, and begin discussion for our end of the year Field Day for the students.  Your involvement is appreciated! 

Volunteers Needed, Please! 

We are in desperate need for volunteers at the following times:   Monday or Thursday from 11:50-12:30 Lunch Duty (with a teacher) or Friday after school at the parking lot gate (2:50-3:15).  If you have any time in your schedule to help us out, we would greatly appreciate it!  Please contact Mrs. Sowersby in the school office at asowersby@logosfallon.org or 775-428-1825 

Important Dates 

• March 29 & 30 – Speech Meet 
• April 1^st – Parent/Teacher Conferences in afternoon; student dismissal at 11:30 am 
• April 1^st – UPLIFT Meeting at 6:30 pm 
• April 2^nd – Chapel @ 8:15 
• April 5-9 – Easter Break – No School 

• April 15 – Spring Photos 
• April 16 – Chapel @ 8:15 am – 7^th/8^th Presenting 
• April 19-23 – Iowa Testing for Grades 2-8 

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