UPDATE 5-20-08
Check the school website for updates:
www.praisechristianschool.com
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RECORDS FINAL CHECK-IN
Due by May 27, 2008. If your team leader has not contacted you, please call
her. If you are unsure of your team leader, please contact Bonita -
bonitaharris@netzero.net.
Check-in includes: attendance record, report card, lesson journal for review,
STAR Math, STAR Reading, creative writing sample
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LOST-N-FOUND
There are a number of PCS t-shirts, jackets, and miscellaneous items that have
been left at the school. These will be available at the picnic (23rd), check-in
(27th), and robotics meeting (29th). After that, they will be donated to
Goodwill.
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St. Jude's Fundraiser:
PCS students raised over $1200.00 - Fantastic! Last turn-in for donations is
due by "Records Check-in" on May 27, 2008. We will mail these donations by May
31. (PCS St. Jude's website does not reflect this amount. There was problem
entering the amounts on the website.)
Prizes for 1st turn-in have been ordered.
2009 St. Jude's Fundraiser Kick-off: January 26, 2009
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ORIENTATION: Monday, August 4, 2008. Mandatory!
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"HELLO, SUMMER!" END-OF-THE-YEAR-PARTY AT LISA NICHOLSON'S
Who? ALL 07-08 and 08-09 families (and guests)
When? Friday, May 23, 2008 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Where? DIRECTIONS FROM PCS
Go west from PCS towards Mississippi on Dawes Rd. At Dees' Pecan and the
Kountry Korner Store, go straight through the intersection. Dawes Rd will turn
into Fort Lake Rd. Turn left on the first dirt road on the left - Fred Freeland
Rd. (It will be in a big curve in the road.) On Fred Freeland Rd, pass mobile
homes on right and fenced 40 acres with pecan trees and black cows. Go to the
end of that fence to Lisa's driveway on the right. BALLOONS on the mailbox. Turn
in and come all the way to the end of the driveway. You made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa's phone numbers are 422-1054 or 865-4200
DETAILS?
1. Meal will be potluck. Bring enough for your family + 2!
Suggestions: vegetable tray, fruit tray, cheese cubes, chips and dip,
sandwiches, fried chicken, pizza, desserts, etc.
Please keep food on ice until we eat at 5:00 PM.
2. Each family should bring one 2-liter drink of their choice (or water)
3. Bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, hats, sunscreen, and sports equipment.
4. PCS will have the paper products, ice, tables, and one canopy.
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FOLLOW-UP from "Monday Activities" planning meeting of May 19, 2008:
The 20 + families present requested that we start "T/T" August 25, 2008. Watch
website for details.
Send "Monday Activities" name suggestions to Kellie
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CO-OP CLASSES begin August 18, 2008 for 15 classes ending in Dec. 2008
Offering: Apologia Biology 1 and/or 2
Writing - Grades 3-6, Grades 5-7; Grades 8+ (Parents may choose
appropriate class for their child.)
Photography - These might be moved to PCS "club" on Mondays instead.
(Beginners for 4th-6th grade and then one older children, Photoshop Elements)
Spanish for high school credit (?)
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From: Tim Pula, Science Coordinator, Gulf Coast Exploreum
www.Exploreum.com, 65 Government St.
Mobile, AL 36602 251-208-6858
Mrs. Benton,
I would like to thank you, your family, Olivia and everyone in your group
for blessing my wife and I with cards, gifts and photos. Thank you to everyone
for your enthusiasm and patience not only when labs are going well but also when
they are just not running correctly.
Please send this thanks out to everyone in the Moffitt Road Christian and
Praise Christian Group. I appreciate the diligence and character of all your
students.
Thank You,
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CURRICULUM RESALE:
A number of families have asked if we would host another curriculum resale
this year. However, it is difficult to find a time. So if you would like to post
items for sale on our website, please email me and we will list them for one
month.
Include:
Title, Author, Publisher, Edition #, Publication date, Price
Seller's Name, phone number, or email (As this is not a secure site, you
might prefer to list your phone number or email without your name.)
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National Spelling Bee will be televised May 29th and 30th. Please go to
spellingbee.com for complete details of times and stations.
Deadline for signing up for 2009 Spelling Bee: October 15. Watch PCS website for
details.
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Northwest Florida 2008 Homeschool Regional Convention, Pensacola, FL
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
guest speakers, nationwide exhibitors selling curriculum.
www.nwfhc.com - convention details
Kim Scott, Convention Director