Poinsettia Pick-up Is Monday, December 1

Pre-ordered poinsettias from Roebuck Greenhouses will be available for pick-up on Monday, December 1, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the East Campus (LS) Gymnasium Meeting Room.  (The room is located to the right of the Gymnasium.)  Look for the signs!  If you have any questions, please contact Deeder Stone at deederstone@gmail.com.

 

Supplies Needed For Middle School Silva-Mester Design Challenge

January marks the beginning of a new year and the arrival of the popular Silva-Mester Program!  Silva-Mester will run from Monday, January 5, through Friday, January 16, 2015. Middle School students will once again take part in an exciting Design Challenge during these two weeks. Shannon Forest is looking for donations of "tools" that will be needed during the upcoming Middle School Design Challenge.  Please drop all donations at either the Main School or Upper School Offices by Friday, December 19, or donations will also be accepted throughout the Silva-Mester session.

 

MS Design Challenge Tools Donation Wish List

 

Now is a Great Time to Serve the Community!

In just the first three months of school, our students in 7th - 12th Grades have clocked more than 2,125 hours of service!  They have touched 28 organizations in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties through their hard work and dedication to lessen the burden so many people carry by themselves.  A certain number of hours of service are required of SFCS students and the school provides many opportunities throughout the school year in which the students can gain up to 20 hours.  Students are expected to get all additional hours on their own time.  Below is a table that shows the number of service hours each student is expected to accomplish at their specific grade level:

7th Grade | 22 Hours

8th Grade | 24 Hours

Freshman | 26 Hours

Sophomore | 28 Hours

Junior | 30 Hours

Senior | 32 Hours

Total upon Graduation| 162 Hours

 

Now is a great time for students and families to consider serving the community and meeting the requirements for this school year.  There are many organizations looking for help during the holiday season.  Students can return to one of the organizations where they worked during an IMPACT Day or there are several more opportunities listed on the link below.

 

If you want to see how many hours your child has logged this school year, you can access that information on RenWeb/ParentsWeb.  Once you login, click on Family Information, click on Family Home, select your child's name and then click on the tab for Service Hours.  If you have any further questions, you can contact Joanne Heiser at jheiser@shannonforest.com or 864.678.5115.

 

Click HERE for Area Volunteer Organizations

 

 

Shannon Forest 6th Grade students enjoyed a Greek Festival that made history come to life at the end of their unit on Greece.  Students crafted columns, made masks and sang songs about the culture. Thank you to all of the parents who made the event possible.  Pictured are Baylor Hinson, Clark Young, Michael Rice-Webber and Hagan Johnson.

   

The 7th Grade History class recently completed a challenge where they worked in a group and designed a business of their choice. Students planned, organized and presented their dream business to the class. Jacob Goin, Luke Alsborg, Virginia Shealy and Zachary Kurta presented the opening of a food truck featuring American foods.  It was a remarkable day to see these students inspired and dreaming big about their future! 

 

Register NOW for Holiday FlexTime

Holiday HALF-day FlexTime is available for Tuesday, December 16 - Friday, December 19.

Holiday FULL-day FlexTime is available on the following days:

Monday, December 22

Tuesday, December 23

Monday, December 29

Tuesday, December 30

The deadline to register is Thursday, December 11!  

 

Click HERE to Register today!

 

Spreading Christmas Cheer

Students of Mrs. Sowles and Mrs. Stines will travel to Greenville Place on Monday, December 15, to share the Christmas story in song and scripture to residents.  The 4th Grade will depart at 10:10 a.m. and return by 11:30 a.m.

Exciting December Enrichment Offerings

Chess Club

Both novices and experts will enjoy learning and practicing the intriguing game of chess with IGNITE instructor, Julie Sellars.  Chess teaches strategy and critical thinking skills all while playing a game!

1st Grade: Mondays, December 8 & 15 ($19 Mini Session) 

2nd & 3rd Grade: Mondays, January 5, 12, 26, February 2 

1st Grade: Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29

Location:  East Campus (LS) Early Childhood IGNITE Room

Time:  3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $38, Includes a light snack

Click HERE to Register

 

"Aiming High" Archery

Join us for a fun and thorough introduction to archery!  If you've already had the middle school introduction, then you may register for the Intermediate Skills Workshop.  These 1 day mini-camps include range safety, scoring, etiquette, proper shooting technique, basic equipment maintenance, and more.  Archers will enjoy skill-building in a positive, safe, and fun environment with our own certified Archery Coach Kyle Heppeard.   If you have questions please contact kheppeard@shannonforest.com

 

Introduction to Archery 4th & 5th Grades

Date: Wednesday, December 17 (half day afternoon)

Location: Bring a bag lunch to eat at FlexTime.  Students will be escorted from the Multi-purpose Room to the West Campus (US) Gymnasium

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 4th & 5th Grades (Class max. 18)

Cost: $20

Click HERE to Register

 

Intermediate Skills Workshop 6th - 12th Grades

Date: Thursday, December 18 (half day afternoon)

Location: Bring a bag lunch to eat in the West Campus (US) Cafeteria. Workshop will be held in the Gymnasium.

Time: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Ages: 6th - 12th Grades (Class max. 18)

Cost: $20

Click HERE to Register

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Drama Auditions Scheduled

All Middle and Upper School students are invited to attend open auditions for the spring production of "The Giver."  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 4, at 3:45 p.m.  Those interested should meet outside of the West Campus (US) Choir Room.  The dates of the production are Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.

 

 

 

SFCS K5 - 2nd Grade Christmas Program

'Tis the season to celebrate with music and the Shannon Forest Christian School Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade students will present the production "Miracle on Main Street" on Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 p.m.  The performance will be held in the East Campus (LS) Sanctuary.

 

 

SFCS Upper School Performs "A Swingin' Christmas!"

Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS) will present "A Swingin' Christmas" on Monday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the East Campus (LS) Sanctuary.  The evening will feature SFCS' Concert Choir, Middle School Choir, Middle School Bucket Drummers and the InnFusion Jazz Trio.  Coffee and desserts from Brick Street Cafe will be served.  Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students.  All proceeds will benefit the Concert Choir trip to Chicago in March of 2015.  Click on the link below for a printable form to order concert tickets, choir t-shirts and to pre-order your commemorative ornament.  The deadline to order concert tickets is Friday, December 5.

 

A Swingin' Christmas & Choir T-shirt Order Form

 

3rd - 5th Grades Remember the "Reason for the Season" in Christmas Program

Shannon Forest 3rd - 5th Grade students will present "Reason for the Season" - a musical written by our very own music teacher Mrs. McCall.  The production will take place on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 pm in the East Campus (LS) Sanctuary.  Please join us for a sing-along good time! 

 

Wishing all of you a blessed Thanksgiving and a special time with family and friends!

 

 

 

 

Shannon Forest Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious preference to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  SFCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious preference in the administration of its education policies, scholarship, athletic and school administered programs.