Logos Christian Academy Update 

“A Classical and Christ-Centered Education” 

February 1, 2019 

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 3:14 

Thoughts from the Headmaster 

Please take a few minutes to respond to the Parent Survey that is coming home today.  There are about 16 questions, most of which are multiple choice, with an opportunity to include comments, if you wish.  Your responses will help us to know what we are doing well and where we need to improve.  Including your name is optional.  Please return completed surveys to school in the attached envelope by February 15th.  Thank you for your participation. 

Letters of Intent will be sent home next week.  This will outline our tuition schedule for the 2019-2020 school year and ask you to let us know your intentions for your child’s attendance at Logos next year. This enables us to plan accordingly for staffing, as well as curriculum.    

Congratulations to all our students who were honored at our Awards Chapel today for Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, Honor Roll A (1st and 2nd quarter) and Honor Roll AB (1st and 2nd quarter).   Over half our students received awards in at least one area.  We were also reminded that while we recognize the hard work and effort that the students have put into their studies, ultimately we want to give God the glory and praise.  “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”  I Corinthians 10:31. 

Blessings, 

Pam Duarte 

School Updates 

Logos Registration for 2019-20 

If you know someone interested in attending Logos next year, please pass along the news that applications for K-8th grade will open on February 15th.  Application packets will be available in the school office or on-line at our website logosfallon.org.    

Additionally, our new Pre-K program for 4 year olds will be open for application in mid-March – specific date to be determined.  The program will be a full day class (8:10-2:50) with an academic focus in the morning and play based learning in the afternoon.  Students need to be 4 years old by September 1, 2019.   Priority will be given to Logos families with the remaining spots based on first come first served this year.  We will then start a waiting list for the following school year.   There will be 10 spots available for 2019-20. 

All applicants, Pre-K through 8th, will be scheduled for entrance assessments to determine appropriateness of placement and a family interview. 

Logos Teaching Positions Open for Next Year 

With the addition of our new Pre-K class and restructuring of some of our combination classes, we will be adding 2 new teaching positions for next year.  If you or someone you know are interested in applying, please pick up an application packet in the school office. Questions?  Contact pduarte@logosfallon.org 

Just Two Spots Left! 

Thank you to those who have stepped up to help us out with yard duty!  We have just two more spots to fill.   Contact Mrs. Mitchell in the school office if you can help out! 

• Monday 11:20-12:00 

• Tuesday from 9:40-10:10 

After School Enrichment Painting Class Coming… 

A new After School Enrichment Painting Class will be offered during the month of March on Thursdays from 3-3:45 pm.  The cost for supplies for 4 sessions will be $20.  Special thanks to Mrs. Shelley Schafer for once again volunteering her time.  Projects will include a gourd bird house, pallet American flag, and spring sign.  Sign up forms will come home next week.   

You Can Still Order Local Rau Bee Honey! 

You can still order local Rau Bee Honey.  Your purchases will help to support facility maintenance and repair.   Order forms are available in the school office – just turn them in by Friday for pick up the following Wednesday.    

UPLIFT 

Auction Dinner…  Watch your mail in the next couple of weeks for your invitation to the amazing “Night Under the Big Top”!   The Logos Biennial Auction Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Fallon Convention Center.    Doors will open at 6:00 pm with Silent Auction items on display, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and an exciting Live Auction.   Cost is $25 per person or $300 for a table.   

Box Top Challenge… Congratulations to all of our students for collecting over 1000 box tops so far!   Last day is February 15th.  With the money that is earned, we will be able to purchase additional books and supplies for our school library.   The overall standing right now is:  K: 356, 1st-277, 2nd/3rd – 230, 4th/5th -161, 6-8th-46. 

Get Your Logos Yearbook today… You can still purchase your 2018-19 Logos Yearbook.  Cost is now $30   You may also order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com (utilize Yearbook ID: 127504190. 

Calendar of Events 

• 2/8 – Mid Quarter (3rd Quarter) 
• 2/13 – Progress Reports Go Home 
• 2/15 – Chapel at 2:15 pm – Guest Speaker 
• 2/15 – Box Tops Competition Ends 
• 2/18 – President’s Day Holiday 
• 2/20 – Progress Reports Due Back 
• 2/25 – Board Meeting at 7 pm

Logos Christian Academy Update 

“A Classical and Christ-Centered Education” 

January 25, 2019 

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”  Psalm 46:1 

Thoughts from the Headmaster 

The life of a Headmaster can be exciting because you never quite know what each day will bring!  One of my responsibilities includes observing and evaluating teachers and I always enjoy what I learn in the process. 

While I make every effort to get into classrooms as much as possible for informal check-in’s, formal observations are completed annually for veteran teachers and twice a year for new teachers.  I’m currently half way through the second round of observations for the year and wanted to share some highlights from my visits. 

• In the Middle School class, students were studying the topic of health and more specifically addiction.  They discussed the quote “Our hearts are restless until we find rest in You.” (Augustine) and how that related to the topic of addiction.  Miss Jung defined substance as something that alters the function of one or more of your organs and a discussion about sugar and caffeine focused on how those items also impact our health.  At the end of the lesson, each student was handed an item (I.e. soda, energy drink, cough medicine, poppy seeds, green tea) and they shared out if it was a stimulant or depressant and how it affects the body.  In conclusion, the teacher circled back to the quote from the beginning of the lesson and shared about the “God shaped hole” that each of us has and pointed out that our true fulfillment comes from our relationship with Jesus. 
• The following week I observed a Bible lesson in Kindergarten and was amazed at the knowledge our Kindergarten students have of the Word of God.  Mrs. Jung was teaching from Joshua 5:13-15.  After reading the passage and reviewing what they had learned about the Israelites leading up to that point, the students got to experience “marching around the walls of Jericho” complete with trumpets, the Ark of the Covenant, and brick walls to knock down!  
• First Grade was my destination this week, where I learned all about the process of mummification.    Students have been studying ancient Egypt as part of their history lessons and they had the opportunity to put their learning into practice by going through the steps of mummification of a favorite stuffed animal.  They also practiced the skill of sequencing, by using picture cards of the step by step process to sequence.  The best part was hearing the students share how what they had learned and exclaiming, “That was fun!” 

There is never a dull moment at Logos!  Students are always learning (and so is this Headmaster)! 

Blessings, 

Pam Duarte 

School Updates 

Awards Chapel 

Plan to join us next Friday, February 1st, for our First Semester Awards Chapel.  We will be recognizing students who placed in 1st-3rd place in the Spelling Bee (K-8) and Math Olympics (3-8), as well as Honor Roll (2nd-8th) for 1st and 2nd quarter.   We hope to see you at 2:15 pm! 

Parent Survey 

A Parent Survey will be coming home on February 1st to help us gather important information about your family’s experience at Logos this year.  Please take a few minutes to complete the form and return it to school.  Your input is helpful in making us aware of what we are doing well and where we need to improve.  Thank you in advance for your participation! 

Do You Like Hugs and Laughter? 

You’ll experience that and more by helping out at yard duty!   Logos requests that parents try to volunteer 6 hours a month to help support our school.  It’s our volunteers that keep us going and we are extremely grateful.   Currently, we are in great need of a few people to step up and assist our staff with yard duty responsibilities.  Please consider helping out – it’s a fun way to connect with your child during the school day and get to know our awesome students. Grandparents are welcome too!    Specifically, we need someone to help out at the following times: 

• Monday and/or Tuesday from 11:20-12:00 
• Tuesday from 9:40-10:10 

Good News After School Club 

Good News Club (Child Evangelism Fellowship) is coming to Logos soon!   The club will meet on Mondays from 2:50-4:20 pm.  It will offer Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks, and songs.  Watch for sign up forms and start date coming home soon! 

Rau Bee Honey Fundraiser 

Our Rau Bee Honey Fundraiser is off to a great start!  Monies raised will help to support facility maintenance and repair.   We would love to be able to replace the carpet in our modular classrooms!  This is an ongoing fundraiser – orders received by Friday of each week will be ready for pick up in the office the following Wednesday.   There are some orders waiting for pick up from last week.    If you need another order form, stop by the office or ask Mrs. Mitchell to send you one.   

 

UPLIFT 

Auction Dinner…  Mark your calendars for an exciting evening of delicious food, fun, and opportunity to bid on fabulous items!   The Logos Biennial Auction Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Fallon Convention Center.   Invitations will be mailed out soon!   If you have a donation that you would like to contribute to the auction, please contact rcooper@coloradotbc.com or crican777@yahoo.com 

Box Tops… Box Top Challenge… The race is on!   Classes are competing for the grand prize of a Pizza Party!  Congratulations to the 2nd/3rd grade class for bringing in the most this past week – 136 box tops!   The overall standing right now is:  K –  350, 1st – 262,  2nd/3rd – 182 , 4th/5th – 153 , 6-8th – 44.     Last day is February 15th. Please check to make sure they aren’t expired.   Watch for the progress of each class on our Race Car poster now located in the Lunch Hut. All proceeds will be used to purchase books and supplies for our wonderful library.  

Yearbook Prices Go Up 2/1/19… Only one more week!   Last day to get the $25 discounted price is January 31st.  Prices will go up to $30 beginning 2/1/19.    You may also order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com (utilize Yearbook ID: 127504190. 

 

Calendar of Events 

• 1/21 – School Holiday – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 
• 1/24 – Intruder Alert Drill 

• 1/28 – Board Meeting 
• 2/1 – Awards Chapel – honoring Spelling Bee and Math Olympics Champs 
• 2/8 – Mid Quarter (3rd Quarter) 
• 2/13 – Progress Report Go Home 
• 2/15 – Chapel at 2:15 pm – Guest Speaker 

• 2/15 – Box Tops Competition Ends 
• 2/18 – President’s Day Holiday 
• 2/20 – Progress Reports Due Back 
• 2/25 – Board Meeting

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