JUNE
2015

ISSUE
No. 65

OPEN DOOR
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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Summer is around the corner! Can you feel it?
Our school year is quickly coming to an end!
Office summer hours are 9am to 2pm Monday through Thursday beginning June 15th. Closed Fridays or by appointment only.

Greetings Family and Friends of ODCA;

 

CLOSING AWARDS CEREMONY

 

The elementary students will be having a closing ceremony on the last day of school for the 2015-15 school year.  On Wednesday, June 10, at 9:30 am we will be meeting in the sanctuary to recognize the hard work of the students.  There will be students recognized for Honor Roll and Principal's List for the Year, Christian character, highest average, most improved, perfect attendance, etc.   You are invited to join us for this special time together to celebrate all of the accomplishments of the students this year!!

 

Thanks,

Meg McHale

 

Notes from the Business Manager...

Final Bills & 2015-2016 tuition packets!

 

Final Bills 2014-2015:
 Please note that the 2014-2015 final bill payment was due yesterday.  If you have not cleared your bill, please be sure to make all necessary payments by Monday, June 8th.  Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated to allow us to close out our books.  Please be aware if you use our after school care program that if you have used this service since May 13th you will have one more final billing coming home the last week of school which is due upon receipt.   Any accounts with balances will have report cards/transcripts held until accounts are paid in full and payments clear.


 

Looking Ahead - 2015-2016:

As this year is quickly coming to a close - we have been busy gearing up for the 2015-2015 school year! As a result, your child should have brought home their 2015-2016 Financial Packet & Forms yesterday.  Please take a moment now to review the contents and let us know if you have any questions.   **Make a note of revised dates for this upcoming year that all forms and commitment payment (if not already paid) are due on/before June 15th.  All families will need enroll with Smart Tuition by June 15th (unless you are going to pay in full or on the 2-payment semester plan).  All commitment payments are to be made directly to school the remaining tuition will be paid via Smart Tuition and the payment method you select with them. 


 

If you did not receive a packet and your child is returning next year that means we have not received a re-enrollment form.  Please contact Lisa Thomas to get the proper form to re-enroll your child.

 

Middle School Science/Math Teacher Needed

We are seeking a teacher to join our middle school team for the 2015-16 school year. We prefer a certification in math and/or science and experience teaching these subjects in a school environment. This candidate should be passionate about teaching and mentoring middle school youth.

 

Resumes can be mailed to:

Open Door Christian Academy

ATTN: Meg McHale-Principal

1260 Ft. Washington Ave.

Ft. Washington, PA 19034

 

OR emailed to mmchale@opendoorchristianacademy.com  

 All School Missions Project

 Our kids are amazing! They have been saving their pennies to raise money for families in Nepal. Well we exceeded our goal and raised $1000!! We had a special chapel today and presented our check to Encompass World Partners ! Now five families in Nepal will have temporary housing. Thank you to all those that donated! Please continue to pray for those families.

 

 Office Hutch Cabinet

 Our large wooden office hutch cabinet is up for sale. 

If anyone is interested please stop by the office.  Make us a reasonable offer.

You will be responsible for pick up/delivery.

 

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A+ School Rewards

 

Our school received $430.26 from all those who participated in the A+ Rewards program through Giant Food Stores

Log onto http://giantfood.com/aplus/register-card/ to register your card!

 

-------DAILY SUMMER ACTIVITIES-------

Summer daily activity books have been sent home. Please check your child's schoolbag!

If you are interested in ordering an activities book please click on the link below to order.

 

http://www.evan-moor.com/t/school-fundraiser-welcome

 

Please enter our school code when ordering!

SUM5039

 

PARENT ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS...
We are seeking some new faces and ideas to our committee!
We are looking to add a co-president, treasurer, and secretary
for the 2015-2016 school year!
Job descriptions are below:
-Co-President works alongside the current presidents. Presidents oversee the entire organization from planning events, writing/maintaining bi-laws and budgets.
-Treasurer(NEW THIS YEAR)will oversee all things relating to the budget and finances. They will work alongside the co-presidents and the school's business manager to maintain the budget. Does not need to be at every ODPA parent meeting. This person is to be approved by the presidents, with the guidance of the principal.
-Secretary attends all parent meetings to take minutes. Will also be in charge of typing up blurbs for the weekly connections and/or website page for parent's association.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please email us below and we will contact you over the summer.
Have a blessed summer!
*please note that taking on any one of these positions fulfills your service hours.

 

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JUNE CALENDAR REMINDERS

 

6/8               MS Field Trip

6/9               Graduation 10am

6/10             LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 1/2 day-no after school care

6/11             Staff Lunch 12 noon

6/15             Summer Office Hours 9-2pm M thru TH

6/22-6/26   COD VBS Starts