Upcoming Dates on the School Calendar
Fri-Mon, Oct 11-14 No School - Indigenous Peoples / Columbus Day Weekend
Friday, October 18 End of First Quarter
Fri-Sat, Oct 18-19 Life Days 2024!
Monday, October 21 No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
LIFE DAYS IS JUST OVER A WEEK AWAY! We are looking forward to EVERYONE being a BIG PART of a BIG EVENT! Link to volunteer (we still have some needs) https://www.trackitforward.com/site/840757/events Find your spot to help! Any items for the auctions should be turned in ASAP!!!
A couple of LIFE DAYS REMINDERS….
The ONLINE Auction (on FaceBook) will kick off this weekend. I’m looking forward to everyone getting involved and some friendly banter online as the bids are placed and comments are made! Have fun!
If you haven’t turned in items or ticket requests for the meals, do that as soon as possible. The final preparations will be happening soon…
If you haven’t signed up to volunteer, what are you waiting for?
Just a week remaining in fall sports… and Winter Sports will kick off at the end of October. The deadline for signing up is Wednesday, October 23rd. Check your emails and the sports section of Lion Tales for information!
Reminders… There are always a few items to remember, learn for the first time, or re-learn! Here’s a brief list of some things that might be important to remember or are coming up soon:
Drop off and Pick Up - We ask our PRE-K FAMILIES to wait until 8:30 to park (pull-in) in front of the preschool door. Our K-8 families use this lane for drop off right up until 8:30! This will avoid congestion in the busiest 8:15-8:30 time frame.
Absences - please inform the school regarding absences as soon as possible by calling the school office at 309-449-3346 main office, or call/text Mrs Stribling (HS). You may also want to email teachers regarding absences and pickup of schoolwork. In doubt, do both!
Music Lessons - Piano and Violin
Mrs. Waggoner is offering private lessons that happen during the school year. If you’d like to get involved right away, contact her at 309-840-1068 or [email protected]. She’s offering 30 minute piano ($20) and violin ($25) on a weekly basis Wednesday afternoon (during school) and Tuesdays and Thursdays (after school).
Volunteer Opportunities - Keep your eyes on these opportunities and get involved!
We are looking for a basketball coach for our 5th/6th grade team this year. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact Mr. Horning. Basketball season begins in late October and we would love to have our coaches in place and trained in doing sports God’s way!!
If you have a special talent that you would like our staff to know about, maybe it is an opportunity to get involved and volunteer! Contact the office or your child’s teacher!
Sports Calendar - Join the Lions at a Game!
Thurs-Sat, Oct 10-12 HS teams (JV and V) playing in Washington ICCS Tournament
Mon, Oct 14 MS Volleyball at Bethel Lutheran (Morton) 5:30 pm / 6:30 pm
Tues, Oct 15 HS Volleyball HOME vs Calvary (Chillicothee) 5 pm JV / 6 pm V
Thurs, Oct 17 HS Volleyball at Calvary Christian Academy (Normal) 6 pm JV / 7 pm V
October 23 Deadline to register for Winter Sports
October 28 Winter sports practices begin
Winter Sports - Cheer and Basketball - Sign up link: https://forms.gle/CodqR9GWJS7m44Ku6
BE SURE to READ and UNDERSTAND all information about sports BEFORE signing up!
Spring Sports include HS baseball and MS/HS track - Sign up for these coming in February
From the Principal's Desk
Special Chapel on Tuesday, October 15! The middle school worship elective group, led by Mrs. Waggoner, will be sharing a skit and a song during Tuesday’s chapel. I’m excited to hear what they have to share, and to continue to listen to the Lord together as He calls us to ABIDE in HIM. As always, parents are welcome to join in for chapels. 8:30 is the start time. You’ll be blessed by their contribution!
“I have no greater joy than to know that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 4
Blessings,
Mr. Horning