Upcoming Dates
Fri-Sat, August 23-24 Varsity Volleyball at Arthur Christian School Tournament
Monday, August 26 Baseball game at Morton Westwood Park w/ Morton United 4:15
Tuesday, August 27 JH Volleyball HOME games with South Side Christian 5:00
Board of Directors’ Meeting, 6:30 pm - NOTE - adjusted date/time
Thursday, August 29 Baseball game at South Pekin (Koch Street Complex) 4:15
JH/JV Volleyball games at Rosamond FBCA 5:30/6:30
Friday, August 30 JH/JV/V Volleyball games at Galesburg MW Highlighters 5:00/6:00/7:00
Monday, September 2 No School - Labor Day Holiday
Baseball HOME game with Carroll Catholic 3:30 pm
Monday, September 9 Mark your calendars for All-School Open House / New Family Welcome Dinner
Welcome Back… Just some things to know about
We’re back, and 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:
Drop off and Pick Up - Remember that drop off for K-8 begins at 7:30 for before-school daycare (at the glass daycare door) and 8:15 at the main doors. For pickup, be sure you are lining up for K-4 dismissal by 3:20 and if you have only 5-12 students, their dismissal time is 3:30.
Safety in the Parking Lot is important! Please use the drop off and pick up lanes as much as possible. We prefer not to release kids to cars when they need to walk across the parking lot during dismissal time. You are also welcome to park on the street and walk up the sidewalk to retrieve kids!
Absences - please inform the school regarding absences as soon as possible by calling the school office (309-449-3346). You may also want to email teachers regarding absences and pickup of schoolwork. In doubt, do both!
Shorts- Although shorter shorts are in fashion, we do ask that shorts be within 1-2” of the knees for both girls AND boys! Please leave the shorter shorts for weekend/evening activities.
GoGuardian Parent App- FREE for all families! If your student uses a chromebook at home, please do TWO things:
sign up for a parent app here: https://forms.gle/LNhDTsweTqPbWpWn9
download the GoGuardian Parent app: https://support.goguardian.com/s/article/Guardians- Getting-Started-with-GoGuardian-Parent-1629773203295
Please be aware that your enrollment will not be immediately processed- once you receive an email from Mrs. Stribling saying your account is enabled, you’ll be good to go!
Volunteer Opportunities - Always something to help with!
Keep your eyes on these opportunities and get involved!
CLA @ Morton Pumpkin Festival - volunteer with other CLA families/students
Mr. Jon Sisson and his wife Malissa will be leading and working with a group to volunteer in the dishwashing area at the Morton Pumpkin Festival. This is something that families could do together (middle school and older is best age for students). The time frame for volunteering is Thursday, September 12 from 4-7 pm in Morton. Contact Mr Horning ([email protected]) or Mr. Sisson ([email protected]) to get involved!
Handyman help! - Want to volunteer to fix things?
Contact Mr. Horning and be someone he can call on. There’s always a need for handy people around the buildings, and maybe there’s a project that’s just your style!
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).
Chess team is launching soon!
Last year was so much fun. We will be adding a few official matches this year for both junior high and high school. In fact, matches will begin late September! Many students are asking when we can start, which is awesome! Practices will be starting mid-September. Look for emails soon with official practice dates and times. On that note, I am in need of an extra adult to shepherd this group now and again, especially during September. If any parents would be available to assist, please let me know as soon as possible - Jenny Travis [email protected]. See you all soon!
From the Principal's Desk
I’m sure you have already heard about our theme for the year, “Abide.” Here’s a challenge! Would you read the passage from John 15 together as a family, maybe even memorize it? Depending on the level/age of the children in your family, maybe start with John 15:5. Or maybe you could tackle John 15:12. A real challenge would be a section of verses, starting with John 15:1-5, 12. But in any case, let’s get into the Word together this year. And get connected to the Vine! I would love to give a special high five and hug to any students that can quote verse(s) for me when they arrive at school in the morning.
Blessings,
Mr. Horning