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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

From the Superintendent

Please remember our annual Thanksgiving lunch this Friday. Students will be allowed to leave with their parents or grandparents afterwards.

Our annual Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, at 2:00 in the afternoon. Please mark this date on your calendars and plan to join us.

LACE is once again having their annual pecan sale. They have arrived and are $7.50 per bag.

I met with Mr. Robert Simonds today about the possibility of beginning an instrumental music program and a band for our middle and high school students. Mr. Simonds is a recently retired music teacher who has had several years of experience directing school bands. Among other accomplishments, Mr. Simonds had a band which marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade several years ago. Mr. Simonds will be joining us for a demonstration assembly on Tuesday, December 1, right after our morning chapel. They will have the opportunity to see and hear various instruments.

Please note that parent-teacher conferences will be on Thursday, November 19, from 3:00 to 6:00. Please contact the office to schedule any conferences.

Please remember that the next PTF meeting will be Monday, November 30, at 6:30 PM.




Upcoming Important Dates

Tuesday, 11/17...Report Cards Go Home
Thurs, 11/19...Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/23-27...Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)
Mon, 11/30...PTF Meeting, 6:30, Cafeteria



Upcoming Sports Schedule

Thurs. 11/19...5th-6th BKB vs. Irving College
Thurs. 11/19...7th-8th BKB @ Eastside
Fri. 11/20...HS BKB @ Whitwell, 6:00
Tues. 11/24...HS BKB @ Watertown, 6:00

Thursday, November 12, 2009

PTF MEETING

Parents/BCS Supporters,
Our next PTF meeting will be Monday, 11/30/09, at 6:30 in the BCS
cafeteria. Hopefully the chocolate sale will get under way very soon. We
are hoping it will be delivered, so we can get it to the students toward the
end of this next week. The students will have 3 weeks to sell the candy, so
the money needs to be returned to your child's homeroom teacher no later
than December 11th. Just a reminder; any unsold candy cannot be returned to
the school. Thank you for your support of Christian Education and Boyd
Christian School.
The PTF Officers

Monday, November 9, 2009

Newsletter 11.9.09

I want to thank James and Donna Goolsby and Holly Hodges from Goolsby Sausage for donating a new water fountain to the school gymnasium and repairing the water fountain in the main building. This has filled a tremendous need, and we are so thankful for their generosity. In addition, they have already been providing many of the office supplies we use here at school. Thank you so much, Mr. and Mrs. Goolsby and Mrs. Hodges!

Our PTF is about to begin their annual candy sale. Your child should be bringing home a permission slip today. Please sign the permission slip and return it to your child’s teacher, indicating whether or not your child has your permission to participate in this fundraising activity.

I am meeting with a prospective music teacher next Monday about the possibility of beginning an instrumental music program and a band. If your child is interested in learning to play an instrument, or if your child has already had lessons, please pass that information along to Terry Stubblefield in the office.

Please remember that school pictures are due back on November 13.

The 7th and 8th grade boys basketball team came in 2nd in the Morrison Ruritan Tournament last week. Congratulations to Christian Barrett, Nick Tilton, and Colin Stubblefield for being named to the All-Tournament Team.

Please note that parent-teacher conferences will be on Thursday, November 19, from 3:00 to 6:00. Please contact the office to schedule any conferences.





Upcoming Important Dates

Tuesday, 11/17...Report Cards Go Home
Thurs, 11/19...Parent-Teacher Conferences
11/23-27...Thanksgiving Holidays (No School)


Upcoming Sports Schedule

Mon, 11/9...5th-6th BKB vs. Eastside, 6:00
Tues, 11/10...7th-8th BKB vs. Dibrell, 6:00
Thurs, 11/12...5th-6th BKB @ Morrison, 6:00
Thurs, 11/12...7th-8th BKB vs. Morrison, 6:00

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Halloween Contest Winners

Click on photo to enlarge.

From Mrs. Mayfield

The EXPLORE test for 8th grade will be given on November 12 at 8am.The PLAN test for 10th grade will be given on November 17 at 8am.The demographic bubbles will be filled out during English classes on November 10th. All students in 8th and 10th grades will be tested. These tests are versions of the ACT Test (college entrance), which is used to determine if a student qualifies for the Lottery Scholarship. If students achieve a score of 21 on the ACT, they receive the Lottery Scholarship. The EXPLORE and the PLAN help them to prepare for taking the ACT Test and scoring well on it. More information will be sent home with students about these tests.Seniors will be taking a tour of Tennessee Tech. University on November 11th. Permission notes will be sent home to be signed.
From the Superintendent

Yesterday our teachers had the opportunity to attend the annual Christian Schools Inservice Day, which was held at Columbia Academy. The theme of this year’s event was “Integrating Faith and Learning”. The keynote address was by Bruce McLarty, the Vice-president for Spiritual Life from Harding University. His presentation, “How to Teach Christianly in a Christian School”, was outstanding.

Recently our teachers began recognizing a “Student of the Month” in the middle and high schools. The purpose of this award is to recognize two outstanding students who exemplify the qualities that we want our students to have. It may or may not be a student with the greatest academic achievement. It could be a student who has shown significant improvement, or who has distinguished themselves in the area of service. I am pleased to announce that the Students of the Month for October are Kaleb Tilton and Mikayla Carroll.

We have been in touch with an instrumental music instructor about the possibility of beginning a small band here at Boyd. If your child is interested in learning to play an instrument, or if your child has already had lessons, please pass that information along to Terry Stubblefield in the office.

Upcoming Important Dates

Friday, 11/6...End of Six Weeks
Tuesday, 11/17...Report Cards Go Home

Upcoming Sports Schedule

November 3, 5, & 6...7th-8th BKB, Ruritan Tournament @ Morrison
Mon, 11/9...5th-6th BKB vs. Eastside, 6:00
Tues, 11/10...7th-8th BKB vs. Dibrell, 6:00
Thurs, 11/12...5th-6th BKB @ Morrison, 6:00
Thurs, 11/12...7th-8th BKB vs. Morrison, 6:00

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

NO SCHOOL MONDAY NOVEMBER 2.

Newsletter

From the Superintendent


Please remember the PTF meeting tomorrow night at 6:30. We need as many parents as possible to come out and support this organization.

Thank you to all of you who supported our Applefest event last Friday. I especially want to thank all of the members of LACE for their hard work in raising money for the school and organizing a terrific community event for our families.

I wish that I had been able to be here for Applefest, because I know that it is always a fun event and well organized. My mother’s 80th birthday was last Friday, and I was thankful for the opportunity to celebrate that event with her in Birmingham.

Please remember that Monday, November 2 is our annual Christian Schools Inservice Day. This will be held at Columbia Academy. School will be closed on that day.

The scavenger hunt, which is sponsored by the Interact Club, runs from tomorrow through Thursday.

Upcoming Important Dates

Mon., November 2...Christian Schools Inservice Day (No School)


Upcoming Sports Schedule
Mon., 10/26...5th-6th BKB vs. Morrison, 6:00
Thurs, 10/29... 5th-6th BKB @ Centertown, 6:00
Mon., 11/2...5th-6th BKB @ Irving College, 6:00
Tues, 11/10...7th-8th BKB vs. Dibrell, 6:00

Friday, October 23, 2009

BCS Parents/Supporters,
The following information was discussed at the last PTF meeting. I wanted to send a copy to everyone on our e-mail address list for those who were not in attendance. If you know of anyone who would be interested in the information, please forward this to them or send me their e-mail address.Next PTF Meeting: October 27th at 6:30 and November 30th- tentative date November: Hersery's chocolate candy saleJan/Feb: Magazine Sale February 26th: Italian NightMarch/April: Bluegrass nightMay: Mother's Day Baskets; $100-$200 Teacher/Staff Appreciation DayPlease make plans to attend the next scheduled PTF meetings. We appreciate your attendance and input. ***Don't forget: Attendance at the meetings will be kept to give credit to the classrooms. The class with the highest attendance will be treated to a pizza party and the 2nd place class will receive an ice cream sundae party.
Angela RamseyPTF President

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Scavenger Hunt

Boyd Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 27,28,29

Ready for class competition? Help your class earn points by bringing in these items. The top three classes will win fun parties. Good luck and may the best class win!

Thanks,
Interact


Item __ Point Value
8X10 class photo (will be used in the halls) 500
Aluminum cans (pre-counted and bagged) 10 each
Campbell’s soup labels, Box Tops for Education, and Tyson’s labels 10 each
Empty ink cartridges 300
Old cell phones 300
Used/good condition G rated movies 200
Spirit Posters for home games (2 per class) 300 each
Ziploc-style sandwich bag of tabs (unlimited) 300
Used/good condition school appropriate books 200
(like classics, AR list, etc.)
Candy and Coke sale during lunch $1.00 = 100
Tues. Oct. 27: Pay $1, and wear a hat at school. $1.00 = 100
Empty egg cartons (for elementary art projects) 200
Unopened paper towels 200
Time for a Change (coin war in cafeteria during lunch; money goes toward school improvement) $1.00 = 100

Disinfectant Wipes –like Lysol or Clorox 300
New Expo Markers 300 for 2
Can Drive (any type of canned food which has not expired) 100 points per can
Phone Books 100 points per book
Unopened kids’ meal toys 100 points per toy
Toiletry products for Families in Crisis such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, hair brushes, toothbrushes (2 pack or more), etc. 100 points per item
Buy an ad for the yearbook. See attached paper for information.
This year students will purchase their yearbooks, so to offset this cost, we are trying to sell more ads. Your parents, grandparents, or friends can buy ads for their businesses, or they can buy a recognition ad for you like the ones for the seniors.

A whole page in the yearbook $210 4000
½ page $150 3000
¼ page $95 2000
Business card size $45 1000



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F.C. Boyd Christian School Yearbook Ad Order Form
We really appreciate the opportunity to advertise your business or to recognize your student in the yearbook.
Please check the appropriate size ad and make your check payable to Boyd Christian School. Submit artwork and script on this
form or email to sreed@fcbcs.org.
Customer Name: ________________________________________
Business Name: ________________________________________
Address 1: ________________________________________
Address 2: ________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________
Ad Size Ad Color Price Quantity Total
Full Page Color $210.00
1/2 Page Color $150.00
1/4 Page Color $95.00
1/8 Page Color $45.00
Ad Copy
Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _________________
For Staff Use Only
Ad Sold By: Date: Receipt #:
Photo & Text Received Date: # of Photos Received:
Ad Assigned To: Page #:
Notes:

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Welcome Back Newsletter

From the Superintendent


I want to thank all of our students who brought guests with them for Bring A Friend To School Day. We had a total of 60 guest students, up from 44 the year before. We are excited that one of those guests enrolled today! We hope that more of our guests will join us here at Boyd as students.

Special thanks also go to the BBB Booster Club for putting on the bonfire the night before. It was well attended and was a big success.

This Friday, October 23, beginning at 4:00, the ladies of LACE will once again have the annual Applefest program. There will be lots of fun, games, food, and basket auctions. The members of LACE always put in so much hard work to make Applefest a success, and they raise important funds for the school.

Please remember that Monday, November 2 is our annual Christian Schools Inservice Day. This will be held at Columbia Academy. School will be closed on that day.

Congratulations go to our 5th and 6th grade basketball teams for their performances in the pre-season tournament at Warren County High School before fall break. The boys came in 3rd place and the girls finished in 5th place. Alex Hobbs, Blathen Woodlee, and Dylan Tubb were named to the all-tournament team.














Upcoming Important Dates

Mon., November 2...Christian Schools Inservice Day (No School)


Upcoming Sports Schedule

Mon., 10/19...5th-6th Basketball vs. Dibrell, 6:00
Th., 10/22...5th-6th Basketball @ Eastside, 6:00
Mon., 10/26...5th-6th Basketball vs. Morrison

Friday, October 9, 2009

Triple B would like to thank everyone who came out and brought treats for the Bonfire last night. It was a huge success and all of those involved had a wonderful time!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

BONFIRE THURSDAY!!!

Triple B is hosting a bonfire at Boyd on Thursday night at 6:30.
Invite a Guest and join the fun!!!
We will be making smores.

Please bring at least one item for the smores
(box of grahamcrackers, bag of marshmallows, candy bars).

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

APPLEFEST RESCHEDULED!!!

Due to the ballgames that on Friday, October 9th, we will be postponing Applefest. The new date for Applefest will be October 23rd.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but hope everyone can come out to support our teams this night.

Monday, October 5, 2009

10.5.09

From the Superintendent


This week we have some very important events here at Boyd. To begin with, our 5th and 6th grade basketball teams play in the 3 Point Club tournament at Warren County High School beginning today. Play will continue throughout the week. Our schedule will depend upon our results tonight.

Then, this Thursday evening, the BBB Boster Club will host a bonfire here at school beginning at 6:30. This is another great opportunity to get prospective students on our campus. We hope that all of our students will plan to come to the bonfire and bring a guest. BBB began this event last year prior to Bring A Friend To School Day, and it was such a success that they decided to make it an annual tradition.

Please remember Bring a Friend to School Day on Friday, October 9. We are asking all students in grades K-11 to talk to their friends who might be interested in attending Boyd. Registration forms are going home today. These must be signed and returned by the parents/guardian of the guest student. We would like for each student who is able to bring one friend to school with them on that day. Last year’s Bring a Friend Day was a huge success, with 44 guest students in attendance. We would like to have more guests this year.

Also on Friday, beginning at 4:00, the ladies of LACE will once again have the annual Applefest program. There will be lots of fun, games, food, and basket auctions. The members of LACE always put in so much hard work to make Applefest a success, and they raise important funds for the school.











We had $2,258 worth of sales in our recent Book Fair. Our librarian, Mrs. Shelly Rhoton, always does an outstanding job not just with the book fair, but with the entire operation of the library and the Accelerated Reader program. The Book Fair helps to provide needed resources for our library. I want to thank all of you who supported the fair and helped to make it successful.

Last week we completed our Name the Mascot contest. The name which was selected was “Bucky the Blazing Bronco”. Thanks to all the students who participated, and a big thanks to Coach Gary Jackson for spearheading this project. Enthusiasm and school spirit is high, and we want to see that continue to grow.

The total net income from the fair food booth was $6,505.15. Once again, I want to thank each and every one of you who helped to make this project a success.

No School October 12-16
Fall Break


Upcoming Important Dates

Mon., Oct. 5...Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:15-6:00
Thursday, October 8...Bonfire hosted by BBB Booster Club, 6:30 PM
Friday, Oct. 9...Bring A Friend To School Day and Applefest.


Upcoming Sports Schedule

October 5th, 6th, and 9th...5th-6th Boys and Girls Basketball Pre-season Tournament at Warren County High School.