The Warrior Weekly

Volume 6, Issue 1

August 29, 2013

In This Issue

Welcome Back

Honors Bestowed

The Warrior Web

Back-to-School

Who's New?

Sports Snippets

What's Happening?

Warrior Web

See our pictures on SmugMug!

Quick Links

Lakehill in the News
Lakehill Website
RenWeb Calendar
August Menu
September Menu

Truth, Honor, Loyalty

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."

~Thomas Jefferson

Back-to-School Video

Lakehill Prep First Day of School 2013

Welcome Back

Letter from the Headmaster

Perry at door

Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians,

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year at Lakehill Preparatory School. We are very pleased that you have chosen our school for your child's education and we are committed to having a positive impact on each of their lives. Education is a life-long endeavor and we are honored to work with you and your children during this stage of their development.

This year our focus will be on the founding tenets of our school: Truth, Honor, and Loyalty, which are prominently displayed on the school crest. These characteristics have become the hallmark of our school through the actions of our students, faculty, and staff. Truth, Honor, and Loyalty will be the foundation that will support us as we make decisions, take action, and interact with each other throughout the course of the school year.

Each of us wants to be part of a strong, secure, and caring community; one in which we are valued and supported. Our goal is that every student and adult will have this experience at our school.

I enjoyed seeing so many of you at the Back-to-School Picnic. What a wonderful turnout and a fantastic way to start the new school year. I hope you will join us on Friday, September 6 at the Warrior Athletic Complex for our first home football game of the season against Irving Universal and our annual Tailgate Party.

I look forward to seeing you then!

Perry Signature

See Mr. Perry's Welcome Back video.

Honors Bestowed

Lakehill Receives Awards

2013 Dallas Award

For the fifth consecutive year, Lakehill Preparatory School has been selected for the 2013 Dallas Award in the Private Elementary & Secondary Schools category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 1000 (less than one-tenth of 1%) of the 2013 Award recipients qualified as Five-Time Award Winners.

Lakehill was also voted Best Private School in Dallas by the readers of the Park Cities and North Dallas publication, Living Magazine. Additionally, the school was selected as a finalist by the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce for the 2013 Hensarling Business Awards for the important role the school plays in the community. Finalists were honored by U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling on August 20 at a banquet in their honor. Earlier in the summer, Lakehill advanced to the final stages in the Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work awards program.

The Warrior Web

Get Connected with Lakehill

IHeartLPS Lakehill continues to increase its social media presence. Read on to see where to find us online.

facebook icon LIKE us on facebook, then follow along for up-to-the-minute announcements and news.

twitter Follow us on Twitter for more up-to-the-minute announcements and news.

blog icon Don't miss out on Reflections, Lakehill's Blog. Featuring a variety of Lakehill administrators and faculty members, Reflections offers thoughts and observations on a variety of topics. There are new posts every week.

Check out our videos on YouTube, from choir to sports to special events. Don't miss our new First Day of School video.

Check out our "pins" on Lakehill's Pinterest site. We will be adding more soon, so check back often and "Pin It"!

Say Cheese

smugmug We will continue to post all of our pictures on Lakehill's photo sharing site on SmugMug. Relive all your favorite moments from Lakehill events or see pictures from the ones you missed. You can even order high quality, low cost prints - and the proceeds benefit Lakehill!

Back-to School

Parent Faculty Club Hosts Annual Picnic

Picnic

Lakehill families gathered on August 24 for the annual Back-to-School Picnic. Held on the Saturday evening before the first day of school and sponsored by the Parent Faculty Club (PFC), the annual picnic is a favorite tradition among Lakehill families.

The picnic was a great opportunity for families to reunite for fun and friendship and to welcome new families to Lakehill. The Varsity Cheerleaders kicked off the event with cheers to build school spirit and the Varsity Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country teams were introduced. Water slides provided endless entertainment for the younger set while those who were more musically inclined performed karaoke for the crowd.

A pot luck supper with snow cones provided by the PFC added to the festivities. "The picnic was the perfect way to start off a new school year," explained Kimberly Reister, PFC Chairperson for the event. New PFC President Tricia McCaleb agreed. "Kimberly and her team of volunteers did an amazing job and we are grateful for their efforts. It's going to be a wonderful year!"

See all the pictures from the picnic here.

See the pictures and the video from the first day of school.

Who's New?

back to school

Lakehill Welcomes New Faculty

Four new members joined the Lakehill family this year. Join us each week as one of these interesting individuals is highlighted in The Warrior Weekly.

Daniel Bracken - ESC Support, Middle School Electives, Physical Education

Latricia Davis - Middle and Upper School Social Studies

India Miles - Middle School English and Social Studies

Meredith Sauer - Third Grade

Sports Snippets

Get Ready for the Warriors

Volleyball

The Varsity and JV team defeated Harvest Christian on Tuesday. The Varsity team defeated Harvest Christian and Dallas Academy last week and currently stand with a 9-1 record. The Varsity and JV teams are coached by Jo Cayme-Mosley and assisted by Katie Ford. Middle School Volleyball, coached by Ford and assisted by Cayme-Mosley, kicks off their season in September.

Cross Country

The Varsity Cross Country team began their season on August 24. Emily Allton

finished first in private schools at the Frisco ISD Invitational. Runners will compete on Thursday afternoon at the CCA Greenbelt Championship. The team is coached by Kevin Jennings.

Varsity Football Home Opener

helmet

The Varsity Warriors, coached by Chris Peacock, will kick off an exciting season and the return to six-man football with their home opener on September 6 against Irving Universal. The game begins with an early kick-off at 6:30 p.m. and will be preceded by the annual Tailgate Party! Middle School football, coached by Robert Turner, starts their season at Providence on September 12.

Get Your Warrior Spirit On!

LPS

The Warrior Shop is open for business, with great new styles and classic favorites. Get ready to show your Warrior spirit! During the week, check out The Warrior Shop on Monday mornings from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and Thursday afternoons from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Cheerleading

Nine Varsity cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at Texas A & M in College Station in June. Working with highly trained college cheerleaders to maximize individual and team strengths, the girls learned new cheers, dances, partner stunts, and transitions. The squad, led by captains

Haley Gladden and Sydney Thompson, earned a trophy for excellent spirit and teamwork. The girls are coached by Mylana Burt.

Middle School cheerleaders attended a private camp led by staff from the National Cheerleader Association at the end of July. The squad earned excellent ratings in their end of camp evaluations and received a number of awards celebrating their teamwork and ability. Congratulations to the co-captains for this year: Ashley Peacock and Lyric Menges. The squad is coached by Kaye Hauschild.

What's Happening?

September 2

Labor Day - no school

September 6
Spirit Day, Pep Rally, Season Home Opener, and Tailgate Party!
Students and faculty are invited to wear their jeans with a Lakehill shirt and show their Warrior Spirit. Every Friday is "Jeans Day" (with a Lakehill shirt)! Don't miss out on the first Pep Rally of the year from 1:40 - 2:05 p.m. Then head to Warrior Athletic Complex as the Warriors take on Irving Universal in the first game of the season. Enjoy the annual Tailgate Party before the game (with food provided by the PFC) as we cheer the Warriors on to victory! Game time is 6:30 p.m. Go Warriors!

September 6

Lakehill College Fair, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

September 9

College Night for Seniors, 6:30 p.m.

September 9
Picture Day!

September 10
Lakehill Day at Genghis Grill (Old Town) Enjoy lunch or dinner at Genghis Grill and tell them Lakehill sent you. Twenty percent will be donated back to our school!

September 11
Lakehill Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Current Lakehill families are invited to visit with their children's teachers and learn more about the expectations for the coming year. This is a parents-only event.

September 14
Shoreline Spruce Up, White Rock Lake, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Join us at Lakehill's adopted shoreline at White Rock Lake to help clean up this neighborhood treasure. Meet at the parking lot at W. Lawther and Chapel Hill. All supplies will be provided. Breakfast will be served.

Recycling Bin
The back gate will be open on Monday mornings from 7:30 until 8:30 a.m. to allow parents to drop off items for the recycle bin. The gate will be locked for the remainder of the day. Contact Mr. Kidder if you have something to drop off when the gate is closed.

	Get The Word Out! Place an ad in the 2013-14 Lakehill Directory and promote your business to Lakehill families, faculty, and staff. Rates begin as low as $150. Contact Gigi Ekstrom to find out more. But hurry, space is limited and must be reserved by September 5.