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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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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