Read about some Mount Pisgah Christian School highlights in this month's eNews!
Dear Mount Pisgah Christian School Community,

September - the month of SharpTop! - has arrived and the school year is well underway. Today is Day 18. Why share this? Because our teachers, coaches and staff embrace every single day as a blessing and gift from God, a day to make a spiritual difference in the lives of our students. The School's mission is simple and powerful: To provide an outstanding college-preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. The mission defines the standard that guides us on a daily basis.

This month's eNews is full of great stuff; our school is hopping! Please take a moment to read about the amazing things going on in the life of Mount Pisgah Christian School.

God bless, and Go Patriots - hope to see you tonight at the PAC!
John Marshall
Head of School
View Mount Pisgah Christian School Photo Galleries

Check out photo galleries from this school year, including the JK-12 Convocation, Curriculum Nights, Patriot Tailgate, Award Ceremonies, Lower School Picnic and more. Click here to access the School's password-protected photo site. password: patriots
A Strategic Planning Update

Blessings to you and your family in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! An exciting new school year is well underway at Mount Pisgah Christian School. We are pleased to share that the strategic planning process to update Vision 2020 has been in full swing. As a refresher, we would like to review the significant work accomplished in this inclusive process during the past few months. Please click here to continue reading a Vision 2020 strategic planning update from steering committee co-chairs and trustees Gray Vallely (parent) and Joe Gaynor (parent of alumni).
Varsity Football Home Games Are Streamed Live!

Tonight's varsity football home game against Rabun County and the remaining varsity football home games will be streamed LIVE from the PAC thanks to the NFHS Network. Join the Patriot Club at any level (memberships begin at $100) and access to the live stream is included in your membership! If you are not already a member of the Patriot Club and would like to have access to the live stream tonight, click here to join by 3:00 p.m. AND then call Patriot Club Membership Coordinator Rhonda Dalton at 404-307-5654 to receive your promo code. If you join after 3:00 p.m., your promo code will be available next week for pick-up in the Athletic Office. Once you get your promo code, visit the NFHS link*, enter your code, set up a profile and search for Mount Pisgah Christian School.

The live stream will begin at 7:30 p.m. as Sports Information Director Ben Poplin brings you the play-by-play story from Savior Field.

Faculty And Staff Reach 100% Participation In The Annual Fund!

WE DID IT! We are excited to announce that for the fourth consecutive year Mount Pisgah Christian School faculty and staff have reached 100% participation in the Annual Fund! Click here to read why this is important for the School, why there are thermometers around campus and how you can join the faculty and staff in philanthropically supporting the school!
Redirect Your Tax Dollars To Help Mount Pisgah Christian School

The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program allows you to redirect your Georgia income tax dollars to provide much-needed scholarship funds to help academically-qualified, mission-compatible students afford a Mount Pisgah Christian School education. It is an easy, simple way for you to decide how you want your tax dollars spent! Click here to complete the GOAL Paperless Process. For more information on Georgia GOAL, click here or contact Alli Sheets at 678-336-3371.
What's New In The Arts, Concert Under The Stars, Join PAPA And More!
Upper School: Layering Truth With Prayer In The Month Of September

September is Spiritual Life emphasis month at the Upper School, and they have put together a 30-Day Prayer Guide for Parents. Click here to find out more about layering truth with prayer at the Upper School and download the guide so that you may pray along with us.
AJC Article Featuring The Middle School: "A Little Play Helps Middle Schoolers With Academics"
Celebrating Lower School Summer Scholars

The Summer Scholars program was introduced last year to increase lower school students' academic pursuits during the summer and to keep skills strong in the areas of reading, math and service to others. Click here to read more about this program and how the scholars were celebrated during the varsity football home opener!
Preschool Half Day Giving Back Through Backpacks

Preschool half day families are sharing their blessings with children in Costa Rica through the collection of backpacks, notebooks and other basic school supplies. These items will be distributed by a Costa Rica mission team in order to provide these children with a better opportunity to learn. Click here to read more.
Preschool Full Day Introduces Tadpoles

In an effort to share daily moments with parents, Preschool Full Day has added a new digital component called Tadpoles. Rolled out this week, the Tadpoles program allows teachers to capture special moments, share daily activities and track meals as well as send parents daily report sheets via email. Each classroom is equipped with an iPad mini for teachers to use to track daily attendance, post lesson plans and take photos.

For more information on the Tadpoles technology, please visit their website at www.tadpoles.com.
Pisgah Parents Association (PPA) Announces Bible Study, PisgahCARES And MIP!

PPA Bible Study: (Please note the date was incorrect in the phone announcement you received last night) On Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 9:30-11:00 a.m., join your fellow parents in Lower School Room A006 on South Campus for the PPA Bible study, which will look at God's crazy love for us and His desire for that same love from us. The first meeting on Sept. 8 will be a meet-and-greet breakfast, and the 10-week study will begin the following week. RSVP to Mount Pisgah parent Debbie Hicks at [email protected]. Please note that child care will be provided. When you RSVP, please let Debbie know if you would like to take advantage of this service.

Introducing PisgahCARES, the new ministry arm of PPA. The goal of this ministry is to bridge the gap and lighten the load during times of crisis for Mount Pisgah families and to help our faculty and staff celebrate milestones such as marriages, new children, retirements, etc. To report a need or volunteer to help organize meals, carpools or prayer requests, please contact PisgahCARES Chair Norma Gailey at [email protected].To read PPA's very helpful PisgahCARES FAQs, click here.

Also introducing Moms In Prayer (MIP)! Calling all Mount Pisgah moms, grandmothers, aunts and any women desiring to pray for our students and school! Starting on Sept. 14, join the Moms In Prayer (MIP) on Mondays from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in Room A204 (the room behind the reception desk on South Campus, near South Hall). For questions, contact Mount Pisgah parent Beth Laury at [email protected].
Upper And Middle School Parent Volunteers Needed at SharpTop!

At SharpTop, from Sept. 14-16, upper and middle school parents have the opportunity to serve on the kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals while our upper school students are enjoying the SharpTop spiritual retreat. Volunteering at the retreat is a GREAT time of fellowship in which parents get to know one another and build strong friendships. It is also an excellent opportunity for you to invest in the lives of our students, faculty and staff and to work alongside other Mount Pisgah parents!

Spots are limited so please email Leigh Ann Bishop TODAY at [email protected] to reserve a spot. Please remember that volunteer opportunities are only available on Sept. 14, 15 and 16.

OVERNIGHT HOUSING: Parents have access to overnight housing if you desire to work multiple days and stay on site during the retreat. You may work one meal or the whole retreat (whatever fits into your schedule). Moms and Dads are welcome! SharpTop is only one hour away from Alpharetta so it is easy to get there!

For questions or to reserve a spot, please contact Leigh Ann at [email protected] or 404-625-9691. To find out more about SharpTop, including driving directions, visit http://sharptopcove.younglife.org
Yearbooks For Sale

Yearbooks are on sale through Jostens. They are currently listed at $75, and the price will go up as the year progresses. Click here to purchase your yearbook and lock in your price early.
Buckhead Uniforms: 20% Off Now Through This Saturday, Sept. 5!

Buckhead Uniforms is holding a customer appreciation event in which families receive 20% off all merchandise in-store and online now through Saturday, Sept. 5.