Exciting News from ODCA Principal

Exciting News from the Principal!

Greetings Families and Friends of ODCA:

The summer has turned a corner to the month of August where the excitement builds in anticipation for the return of the students to school. We have been busy with the preparations and changes over the summer to make this an outstanding school year ahead. There have been physical changes including remodeling in the front office, painting of the hallways and installation of new lockers. Other changes include new faculty, revisions of handbooks, developing new programs, scheduling and the hard work of attracting new students to join our school family. The Lord has been blessing the school in amazing ways and we approach the beginning of the school year with grateful hearts for so much favor and provisions. We are looking forward to the halls filled with the sounds of the students again as they grow in academics, understanding and in love of the Lord.

Meg McHale, Principal

mmchale@opendoorchristianacademy.com

NEW FACULTY!!

After a team of teachers, board members and the Principal interviewed many qualified candidates, we are thrilled to announce the new additions to our middle school faculty:

Mr. John Benbow: John (Jake) has a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle School Education from Grove City College. He is Middle School certified with concentrations in both Science and History. He has been working as a middle school youth leader at Chelten Church of Hope recently. He will be teacher 6th, 7th and 8th grade science, 6th and 7th grade Bible and 6th grade Social Studies. Mr. Benbow will also be the 7th grade homeroom teacher.

Mr. Chris Wiegand: Chris graduated from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. He is certified to teach middle school and high school math. He will be teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grade math part time in the mornings while he continues teaching at the Huntington Learning Center. Mr. Wiegand will also be a co-teacher for the 8th grade homeroom.

Look for an announcement next week about the new PE teacher/Athletic Director as that position is being finalized on Monday!

In addition, a big THANK YOU to the students who helped us with our interviewing process. Each teacher prepared and presented a sample lesson for the team to observe and we had at least ten students participating in the sample lessons!

PRAYER NIGHT

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Romans 12:12

On Monday, August 10, 2015, we will be again joining together to lift the school, faculty and staff, students, programs, etc. in prayer. In the beginning of July, there were several families of the school and church that joined us for a time of prayer together and then spread throughout the building to pray in the various classrooms. We have much to be praising the Lord together for and are seeking His directions every day for the future of ODCA. Please join us as we lift our hearts and prayers to Him together at 7:00pm in the school library.

NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION

All new families are invited to join us for a night of orientation to Open Door Christian Academy on Tuesday, August 18th, at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of the church. Designed just for you, this will be a place to get important information to help your child(ren) transition to ODCA. We will be going over programs, details as well as giving you an opportunity to purchase gym uniforms if you need them. There will be a time to ask those questions you have not had the chance to get answers to as well as wander through the building to see the improvements. (Please keep in mind that all classrooms will not be fully set up yet, and some final renovations are still being done.)

POSITIONS OPEN

Receptionist: Part time position to be the first responder in the front office. Answering phones, greeting and servicing the needs of families and visitors, and other vital responsibilities to keep the office running smoothly. Must be able to multi-task and provide a welcoming environment for all who enter. Hours are from 12:00noon to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. If interested, fill out an application in the front office or email a resume to mmchale@opendoorchristianacademy.com.

Custodian: Part time position to provide for daily cleanliness of the school. Includes cleaning bathrooms, trash disposal, floor care and other facility needs. Position is approximately 30 hours, Monday through Friday and is afternoons through early evening. If interested, fill out an application in the front office or email a resume to mmchale@opendoorchristianacademy.com

RADIO INTERVIEW

WFIL AM 560 will be including Open Door Christian Academy in their promotions about Christian schools in the Philadelphia area. On Monday, August 10th at 4:00pm, they will air an interview with Principal Meg McHale about the school. Keep tuned to hear promotional spots about the school daily!

WE STILL NEED SOME HELP!

We can use some help finishing the painting in the hallways. If you can bring a paint brush and /or a roller and join us during the day or evenings. Just let the office know you are coming if it is after school hours We want to have this done before school starts. Meg McHale, Principal, will be staying late in the evening hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th to paint and would love some company!!!

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