SHANNON FOREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER 7, 2015
HEADLINE NEWS

Hope Floats, SC!  We've Collected 4000 Waters Bottles 
So Far, But The Need Is Still Very Real!
Don't let the sunshine fool you, there are still 375,000 people in the Columbia area who are without clean drinking water since the devastating flood of this past weekend.  Many of our own alumni attending USC are among those seeking aid.  Shannon Forest Christian School is asking for donations of bottled water that will be sent directly into the hands of those in need.
Upper School parents - drop your donation off to the West Campus 
(US) Cafeteria.
Lower School parents - donations may be dropped off at the 
Lower School Office.
We will be accepting donations until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8!



Save the Night!
The 4th Annual Crusader Call-A-Thon will be held on Tuesday October 20, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  On this night, one of nine SFCS students will be calling on YOU to join 100% of our administration, faculty and staff who have already supported the Annual Fund this year.  Stay home the night of Tuesday, October 20, and say "Yes!" to the Call-A-Thon!
ALL SCHOOL NEWS!
Shannon Forest Pays It Forward Day Is Coming!
What better way to spread the good news about Shannon Forest Christian School to our community, than to blanket it with a day of 
random acts of kindness. 


Ella Grace Is An Active Crusader!
Meet Crusader Ella Grace Belew. She has attended Shannon Forest for three years and is in 1st Grade.  Ella Grace's favorite thing about Shannon is her Related Arts classes. She gets to take a break from English and Math to have fun in PE, Music, and Art. After school, Ella is a member of the Golf Squad, a program that teaches 1st - 8th Grade students about the rules and etiquette of golf.  Over the course of the school year, Ella Grace is looking forward to becoming a Girl Scout Brownie. Check back next Wednesday to meet another crusader from Shannon Forest Christian School.


Grandparents Day Thank You!
Not even record setting rainfall could keep our guests away from Grandparents Day 2015! Over 600 grandparents picked up their passports, their grandchildren and their umbrellas and spent the morning with us.  


Business Office Change
Effective Tuesday, October 13, the Business Office will be closed from 12:00 -3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  During this time, should anyone have a need from Heather Bledsoe or Andrea MacMeccan, please call Linda Jarvis at 678.5116 or stop by her office located in the 200 Building behind the main reception desk.  This change allows for dedicated time to focus on new projects and other business related functions better suited to a quiet setting.  Thank you!
 
Garden Volunteers Needed
On Saturday, November 14, PRO - Parents Reaching Out needs your help in the East Campus (LS) Celebration Garden.  From 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. we will be weeding, spreading dirt and mulching.  This is in preparation so that our teachers can use the space for educational purposes.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Laura Boehm at  lboehm@shannonforest.com  
or call 678.5119.


Keeping Up With #THESHANNONCRU
Follow our blog at the link below!  Submissions from guest writers will be updated twice a month.  This post includes a message from Nate Muse on the blessings simple, daily conversations can bring to our community.
 

MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL NEWS
Upper School Service Opportunities
Meals on Wheels is hosting the Spinx RunFest in downtown Greenville on October 31, 2015 AND The Oakview Elementary Hootenanny  on Friday, November 6, Needs YOU!  



IMPACT DAY DRESS CODE
Students in 7th - 12th Grade will be participating in the first IMPACT Service Day of the year on Thursday, October 29.  The dress code for this day is:
  • #theshannoncru t-shirt
  • Jeans - NO shorts, leggings or sweats
If you cannot find your t-shirt, you will need to purchase a new one from the Shannon Shop NO LATER THAN Friday, October 16!
 

Students in 8th - 11th To Take the PSAT/NMSQT
Shannon Forest Christian School will proctor the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test/PSAT/NMSQT (for 10th and 11th Grade) and PSAT 8/9 (for 8th and 9th Grade) on Wednesday, October 14, at 
8:00 a.m. The test is a comprehensive assessment program that helps create a college-minded culture in students by providing practice for the SAT and scholarship opportunities. There are a number of online resources for preparation, which can be found at the link below.  Students with questions about standardized testing as it relates to college readiness and admission should contact Mrs. Taylor, Director of College Counseling at ktaylor@shannonforest.com
 

LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
Book Fair Character Day Fun!



Grandparents Day photos will be available for viewing and to download 
in the Wednesday, October 14, eBLAST!

Lower School Enrichment Clusters
On Thursday, October 22, Lower School students will have a great opportunity to learn a new skill or explore a new interest through enrichment clusters classes.  Students will be able to choose from a variety of classes taught by our own Shannon Forest teachers.   Please note that there may be a small fee for some of the classes.  Students will be notified of their class on Thursday, October 8.  Fees will be due by Thursday, October 15.  Classes meet from 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.  We're looking forward to a fun time!
 

New CAN Offerings For October
Our Crusader Afterschool Network (C.A.N.) is offering new enrichment classes for the month of October that include: Tae Kwon Do Session 2, Science Made Fun, Flag Football, and Chess for 2nd Grade students.
 



Shannon Beginnings, KT and K5 students recently enjoyed a visit from Boiling Springs Fire Department.  Firemen brought fire trucks and a smoke simulation in the trailer. The trailer filled with smoke, the smoke alarm sounded, and the students practiced crawling out of the trailer.


Our 1st Grade students welcomed a special visitor to campus on Thursday, October 1 - Book Fair Character Day.  WYFF/4 Meteorologist, Dale Gilbert and his wife Trudie came and read a story to a captive audience. Of course the students had lots of questions about Hurricane Joaquin!


 Mrs. Stines' 4th Grade class paid a visit to the Innovations Stem Lab and after learning about the Tower of Babel the students realized that if they were not in groups and could not understand each other, they would not have been able to build this tower.  Anna Marina Segars, Emily Long, Asher Wynn work together as a team.

FINE ARTS NEWS
Concert Choir Program Welcomes Distinguished Guest
On Friday, October 23, Dr. Christian Elser will be visiting the Concert Choir during 4th period to perform, lead a master class, and answer questions about Presbyterian College's music program.  Dr. Christian Elser is Associate Professor of Music at Presbyterian College where he serves as Voice Division Director, Director of the PC Musical Theatre & Opera, and teaches applied voice, music history, opera workshop and vocal methods.
 


Support Shannon Forest's Concert Choir 
& Save at Chick-fil-A!
Upper School Choir students participating in the DISNEY SINGS trip will be selling the 2016 Chick-fil-A COW Calendar starting Monday, October 5.  The calendars are only $7 and offer over $30 in savings!  They are available for purchase in all school offices, from choir members and from Mrs. King.  


ATHLETIC NEWS



Crusader Club Sign Program
Promote your business or show your family's Crusader spirit with personalized display banners on the Shannon Forest Christian School West (US) Campus!  If you have any questions, contact Veronica Alvarez by email to oneproudmommy00@icloud.com for more information. 
 
  

New Crusader Parent Shirt Available For Purchase!
The Crusader Club will be selling a "parent version" of the new athletic shirts.  We encourage all parents to purchase a shirt and show their Crusader spirit!  Shirts can be purchased through the Shannon Shop online or parents can email Bonnie Glenn at uscbonnieg@aol.com to place an order.
 

Save The Date For A Night Of Hoops With 22ft Academy!
22ft Academy will be hosting a night of fun on the basketball court on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Come on by the Shannon Forest West Campus (US) Gymnasium and participate in a night of contests, good food and fellowship with members of the Boys and Girls Club of America (BGC)!  Activities include: a three-point contest, dunk contest and a scrimmage between the 22ft National and Select teams.  The members of 22ft will be volunteering with the BGC throughout the year assisting with homework time and basketball clinics.


  

Shannon Forest Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin 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 in the administration of its education policies, scholarship, athletic and school administered programs.