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| May 26, 2011 |  Vol 20, Issue #14 |
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The CommuniK-8or
A newsletter dedicated to news from and about
Bryn Athyn Church School |
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No School Monday, May 30, Memorial Day
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Also.... there will be no afternoon school the last week of school. "Lunch Bunch" will carry on. Drop-in rate $20/day. contact Joanne Kiel 215-239-5153 ASAP
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Summer 2011 BACS Library Hours
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The Bryn Athyn Church School Library
will be open until June 17th.
It will be closed in July and part of August.
The Library will re-open August 15th.
Hours of Operation are: Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE BY MAY 27
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| BACS School Closing, Friday, June 3, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. | Please join us for Graduation and School Closing to be held in the big gym of the Society Building.
School doors open: 10:30 a.m.; BA borough crossing guards start 10:15; BACS crossing guards start at 10:30. Students should arrive between 10:30 - 10:45.
Kindergarten Parents: Please have your children arrive promptly; Kindergarten begins the procession at 10:50.
While the 8th Grade is processing into Graduation, parents and visitors will please remain seated so all guests can see the students and snap photos.
To be fair to all of the graduates, please do not clap or call out when individual students receive their diplomas. Wait until all students have received their diplomas to offer you cheers and applause.
When the program ends, we ask that parents and visitors remain seated until all BACS students have exited. |
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Dismissal following Graduation
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- K-7th will be dismissed from their classrooms at 12:15 - unless alternative plans have been communicated to the teachers.
- Please pick up your children promptly from their classrooms.
- 8th Grade will be dismissed from Society Building
****There will be NO buses at all on Friday, June 3
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| Dress for School Closing - Students in grades K-7 are expected to dress in Formal Event Wear | For Boys this means:
- white button-up or oxford shirt (not a polo shirt)
- BACS plaid tie required
- Navy pants or shorts - the exception is if a navy blazer is worn, pants may be khaki
For Girls this means:
- white button-up or oxford shirt/blouse (not a polo shirt)
- BACS plaid ties permitted, not required
- Navy or BACS plaid skirt, jumper, pants or shorts - the exception is if a navy blazer is worn, these items may be khaki
Boys and Girls in all grades must:
- tuck in their shirts
- wear a belt if garment has belt loops
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Gail Simons' Good Bye Message
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Dear Parents of BACS students,
As has been announced, I will be retiring from BACS as of July 1, 2011. After 26 years at BACS, I will no longer walk through the front door of the school each day, but instead will be working 3 days a week at the Office of Ed at Cairncrest. I often tell teachers that being a teacher is the best way to grow spiritually because you have a group of little mirrors reflecting back to you each day as to how you are doing. We know as New Church educators that part of growing professionally is growing spiritually. It has been an honor to serve BACS and has taught me much. I look forward to my new role which still supports New Church education through curriculum development and teacher support. But, I will sorely miss your children. I truly love them, and was happy each day to try my best to help each of them to feel safe, to learn and to grow. I thank you for your support through the years. Through it all, we share the belief that New Church education is a wonderful thing for children.
"Providence continually looks to what is eternal, and continually leads to salvation, and this through various states both glad and sorrowful." AC 8560
Have a great summer. I will think of BACS often from my perch up the hill.
Gail
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| School Uniforms Lost and Found | There is a large assortment of uniform clothes that have accumulated, during the school year, in the boys and girls P.E. locker rooms. The items will all be moved to Liz Child's area for you to look through over the next few weeks. After that they will be taken to BATS.
Thanks,
Alex and Heather
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| For Play-Day Friday, students may dress in modest play clothes and please remember sun protection if the weather warrants it. |
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Box Tops for Education
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2011 Summer Reading Program
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The Summer Reading Program for students leaving 1st through 7th grades starts after school on June 3rd and continues until August 29th, Home Schooled children are welcome to participate.
Encourage your children to read over the summer. Sit down and read to them. Have them turn off the TV and listen to a story. Every reading experience counts toward the Summer Reading Program total.
All Children who participate in the Summer Reading Program will be able to join in a "Reading Reward" day. They participate by keeping a record of their summer reading and turning in a signed log (title and number of pages, with total pages calculated and a parent signature) by September 16th. Students who read the minimum number of pages for the grade they are leaving will receive a bookmark also!
Grade Leaving: Number of Pages:
1 300
2 400
3 500
4 600
5 700
6 800
7 900
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New Church Day Gifts - June 19th
| The Church has a New Church Day gift for each child from infancy through 8th grade to celebrate that the Lord God Jesus Christ reigns, whose kingdom shall be for ages and ages. These gifts have been specially selected and will hopefully fill a special use in connecting your family to the New Church. Gifts for children from infancy through preschool ages will be available for picking up in the Choir Hall during the picnic. Gifts for school aged children will be presented immediately following the pageant.
"The Lord is the innocence itself"
- Infants receive Flannel Blanket
- 1 year olds - Lambs
"Heavenly songs are voiced affections"
- 2 year olds - assorted New Church CDs
- a gold silk for the girls like the woman clothed with the sun
- a purple silk for the boys - Michael fighting the dragon
The Birthday of the New Church
- 3 year olds - Birthday of the New Church Book
- 4 year olds - New Church Day coloring book
"A love of little children with girls"
- 5 year old girls - little doll (if they are part of the Bryn Athyn community or a pink silk for dress up if they are a visitor)
The angel warrior, Michael stands for the courage to live according to the commandments
- 5 year old boys - a wooden Michael figure
"The holy city new Jerusalem ... prepared as a bride adorned for her husband."
- Kindergarten girl - Veil and bouquet of fresh flowers
"Michael and his angels signify the truths of the New Church"
- Kindergarten boy - Wooden sword and shield to fight the dragon
"Everyone is born for heaven"
- 1st grade - wooden angel
"The white horse signifies the spiritual sense of the Word"
- 2nd grade - white horse
"Those who will be in the New Jerusalem, are treated of in the Apocalypse"
- 3rd grade - assorted prints illustrating stories from Revelation
The "Word of the Lord" in Hebrew is pronounced "Da-VAR Yeh-ho-WAH"
- 4th grade - beautifully hand-embroidered book mark
"Stones in ancient times meant truths"
- 5th grade - David's bag of 5 stones
"A temple means the spiritual church, which is in the truths of wisdom from the Lord"
- 6th grade - Book "Temple of Wisdom" or its sequel "The Balm of Gilead"
"The rough outside is a picture of the literal meaning of the Word, the sparkling inside depicts the Word's inner meaning"
- 7th grade - Geode
Why Does God Let It Happen?"
- 8th grade - Book "Why Does God Let It Happen?" by Bruce Henderson
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| 6th Grade Country Fair Thank You | |
Thanks to everyone who attended Country Fair 2011, particularly during this busy month! The students enjoyed sharing knowledge about "their" country; many adults commented to us that they had learned some very interesting new things about the countries. We particularly appreciated the attentive behavior of the BACS students. Your support of this event was tremendous. See you at Country Fair 2012!
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Thank you to the many parents who helped with 1st and 2nd grade lunch-time recess this year. We want you to know that your volunteer time is greatly appreciated!
Amy Jones
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| Thank you so much | Dear Parents, Students and Faculty, who contributed to my book of memories, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments and pictures. I will treasure them always. May the Lord bless and keep you all. With Love, Amy Jones
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| Thank you Kindergarten Parents! | |
Thank you to the parents of our kindergarten students for the delicious tasting and looking tables full of food last week. There was enough food that we had a two-day feast! We enjoyed every item, fruits, muffins, breads, dips, treats, and flowers. We very much appreciate the efforts that our parents make to provide us with snack days through the year.
Sincerely,
BACS Faculty and Staff
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Thanks from the art room for all the handy items donated by you parents this year! We have put it all to good use. Please keep it coming! Thanks again, Mrs. Synnestvedt
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| Next Director's Council Meeting: Wed., 7:30 p.m. | |
Parent Reps:
Jenn Asplundh Sean Connelly Taney Friend Christina Irwin
Kym Brock David Cooper Melina Friesen Tor Pitcairn
Jenny dePadua Naomi Haus-Roth Landon Synnestvedt
Teacher Reps:
C. DeMaria Primary Unit Carol Nash Upper Unit
Cara Dibb Intermediate Unit Sharon Neiger Specialist Unit
The purpose of this council is to provide a communication link between the school and parents, and to discuss any issues affecting the school. Please contact a member of the council if you have thoughts or suggestions.
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