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| September 22, 2011 |  Vol 21, Issue #1 |
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The CommuniK-8or
A newsletter dedicated to news from and about
Bryn Athyn Church School |
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Finding Information | |
There is a lot of information in this CommuniK-8or. On the right is a content list. When you click on a topic it will link directly to the topic. |
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Autumn Volunteer Day at BACS
Summer 2011 BACS Library Hours
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Our School has many maintenance, repair, gardening, painting, and cleaning projects that are needed. We are looking for parents and community members that have a skill or interest that they would like to offer our school. The final date and projects to be determined by volunteer interest and numbers. Please contact Liz Switzer at
liz.switzer@bacs-gc.org
or Duncan Pitcairn, DuncanP@cairnwood.com
with questions or to sign-up.
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| Welcome Volunteers! | |
I'm thrilled to report that our volunteer program is up and running! Liz Switzer is our floater teacher for this year and is doing a fabulous job of organizing our volunteer program. Check out our website for lots of updated information here: http://www.brynathynchurchschool.org/volunteer.html
Liz has transformed her classroom in the primary wing into a comfy place for volunteers to work on projects while they visit and enjoy coffee. There are always new tasks to be done - cutting and pasting and photocopying - so stop by any morning, even if you only have a half hour. We appreciate every minute of your help! In addition to these drop-in tasks, Liz also can give you information about when teachers need support on a regular basis. Parents have done things like helping a primary class log on to their computers in the computer lab, helping supervise lunch recess, helping younger grades get their lunches opened and heated up, or putting up displays. We still have needs at all grade levels, so if you are interested in helping, please contact Liz Switzer at: liz.switzer@bacs-gc.org , 215-947-4086, ext. 262. In addition to these regular needs, please see the following announcement about a volunteer work day. |
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Morning Drop-Off Safety
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We are still getting used to the morning drop-off routine.
There are two drop off options:
- Drop off curb-side at society building - children only must exit right side immediately
- Drive around island, park and help your children with last minute details and/or walk them into school.
Please wait in the drop-off lane pulling as far forward as possible when space becomes available. Drivers in left lane must go around island; do not pull up to the curb.
Here is a diagram of our traffic pattern from our website "For parents" section:
Parking Chart Link
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Conferences and Charter Day | |
There is no afternoon school the week of October 3rd due to parent-teacher conferences. Also note: NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 7, Charter Day. This is the day the Academy of the New Church celebrates the granting of the charter which permitted a New Church school in Pennsylvania. |
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Buses during Conference Week
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There will be buses at 12:15 during the half-days of conference week for all bus students EXCEPT Neshaminy and Centennial.
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| BA Police Crossing Guards - Important Notice | |
There will be NO crossing guards on the Pike in front of ANC or at the Buck and Tomlinson Rd. intersection at lunch time Mondays through Thursdays. There will be a crossing guard at these locations on Fridays.
There will be NO crossing guards on Tomlinson Road in front of BACS at lunch time on Tuesdays through Thursdays. A crossing guard will be on duty in front of BACS at lunch time, Fridays.
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Students not Allowed in School Building before 7:45 a.m. | | Of course we are delighted to see so many happy children excited to be coming to school in the mornings, but please remember that we cannot welcome them into the building and supervise them prior to 7:45 each morning. |
| Baby sitting Co-op for Parent Conferences October 3-6th | |
My idea is that anyone who needs babysitting while they attend their kids' conferences can just drop their kids (school age and under) off with whatever parent is "on duty" in the baby sitting area - in this case the gym - and payment will be the equivalent amount of your time (of course with your own kids in tow!) to cover someone else's babysitting needs during conference week. This is just an attempt to coordianate what many of us do anyway and to try to make it easier for everyone and to include those who have a hard time finding a sitter. I am planning to make myself available as much as I can that week, but this idea will only work if enough people want it!!! If you are interested, please contact Hilda Rogers jarhild@verizon.net |
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Did you hand in your Summer Reading list?
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Mrs. Neiger has a large pile of Summer Reading lists, but she knows that there are still more lists that need to be turned in!. September 23rd will be the very last day she will accept them. Before you hand in your list please make sure you add up the total amount of pages you read over the summer, and get a parent to sign the list. Make sure your name is on the list too!
All children who hand in a list by the 23rd will be included in a "Reading Reward" day. They will be invited to come to the library and have a treat to celebrate their reading efforts over the summer. Children who have met the minimum requirement for their grade will also be given a bookmark, with the top readers in the class receiving two for their extra efforts!
Congratulations to all you Summer Readers! Great Job!
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| A.C.E. Hand Bell Choir | After Class Enrichment
Hand Bell Choir Come join us to learn how to play handbells for church! Ringing handbells enhances worship in a joyful way! They have a beautiful, clear pure sound that makes you feel happy and improve your rhythm-reading skills. It is also a fun teamwork experience. We will learn some Christmas music for worship at BACS or at the Preschool Service or for Cairnwood Village. Christmas music is very sweet on handbells!! Grades 4 and up Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3:45 This is a 10-week program: Sept. 28-Dec. 14 (no class October 5 and November 23). To sign up, forms are available in the hall by Mrs. Child's desk. Or online: www.BrynAthynChurchPreschool.org. Click on A.C.E. on the side menu. Or email/call Joanne Kiel: joanne.kiel@bacs-gc.org. 215-239-5153. |
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7th Grade Carnival | Come join the fun Friday, September 23, 1 - 3 p.m.  Tickets 25¢ each Society Building GAMES, PRIZES, FOOD, FUN! |
| Thanks 8th Grade Parents | | Today, September 21, was our first day of snacks and treats in the Teachers' Lounge, and what an amazing spread it was! The faculty and staff totally enjoyed all the fruits, bagels, veggies, breads, yogurts, crackers and cheese, dips, and the bucket load of trail mix. You did a grand job of treating everyone! Thanks! |
| Next Director's Council Meeting: Wed. September 28, 7:30 p.m. | |
Parent Reps:
Jenn Asplundh Sean Connelly Taney Friend Christina Irwin
Kym Brock David Cooper Melina Friesen Tor Pitcairn
Cameron Childs Jenny dePadua Naomi Haus-Roth Natalie Lambertus
Teacher Reps:
J. Soneson 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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September/October 2011
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Primary Harvest Festival |
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(Absentee Picture Day)
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BA Church Society Mtg.
7:30 Heilman Hall |
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| No afternoon |
-school | this week - | Conferences |
No School
Charter Day |
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