Get Your BCS ON!

PTF is now selling BCS scarves and tobogans.
They are the royal blue color with the BCS letters in orange outlined in white. A scarf is $15 and a tobogan is $12. You may contact Kristi Judkins, Angela Ramsey, Melissa Brock, or Kim Rigsby to purchase one of this items at this time. The tobogans haven't come in yet, but should be in this week or the beginning of next week. We will be setting up a table to sell these items soon, so watch for us at BCS events. Thank you for all of your support of Christian Education at Boyd Christian School.
PTF Officers
Angela Ramsey, Melissa Brock, Kristi Judkins, & Kim Rigsby

Parents of 8th Grade students:
The EXPLORE Test Results are being sent home today, Thursday, 12/10/09. Along with their score report, the actual test questions are being sent home so that you can go over any problems your child did not get correct. Their score report tells the answer they chose and what the correct answer was. This is a great tool to help your student learn from the test. Please contact the teacher for an explanation if you do not understand the question your child did not get correct. (Last year teachers were asked to go over the problems that some students got incorrect during classroom time.) The EXPLORE is the practice test that PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE ACT TEST. The ACT Test (along with the student's grade point average) determines whether or not students receive the LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP. They need a score of 21 or a 3.0 grade point average. They will take another practice test, the PLAN Test, in 10th Grade. Then they will start taking the ACT Test and can take it more than once to try to improve their score. Gayle Mayfield

Correction:
The ASVAB Test will be given ONLY to 10th-12th grade students, NOT 9th grade.
Gayle Mayfield

Year Book Order Form

You can print this file and turn it in with your money to Terry Stubblefield.

From the Superintendent

Please remember that the Christmas program is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, at 2:00 in the afternoon. We hope that everyone can join us for this special occasion.

Last Friday, letters went home with middle and high school students about instrumental music lessons with Mr. Robert Simonds. If your child is interested in music lessons, please return that letter to us as soon as possible.

Please remember that next week is exam week in the high school. The last day of school will be Fri day, December 18. School will dismiss at 11:30 on that day. The first day of classes after Christmas vacation will be Tuesday, January 5.

Please remember to turn candy money in to Mrs. Donna Newby by Wednesday, December 16.


Upcoming Important Dates

Sun, 12/13...Christmas Program, 2:00
12/14-17...HS Semester Exams
12/15...ASVAB Test, Grades 10-12

Upcoming Sports Schedule

Fri, 12/11...HS BKB vs. Cascade, 6:00
Sat, 12/12...HS BKB vs. Monterey, 6:00
Mon, 12/14...HS BKB @ Community, 6:00
Mon, 12/14...7th-8th BKB @ Morrison, 6:00

Yearbooks ON Sale Now

F.C. Boyd Christian School
Students, Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,
What is the best way to remember this school year? Order your
2010 Boyd Christian School Yearbook.
The cost is $25.00 per book which includes tax. (Due to the
yearbook staff and everyone who placed an ad, the price dropped
from $59.00 per book. Thank you!)
Please complete the form that will be added Monday and make your check payable to Boyd
Christian School with Yearbook in the memo line.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs. Reed

From the Superintendent

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

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.

Mr. Robert Simonds will present a instrumental music demonstration tomorrow for our middle and high school students. This is designed to help us learn if there is sufficient interest in 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.

On Wednesday, December 2, at 9:15 there will be a demonstration by Warren Co. EMS for elementary students. They will also present a demonstration for middle school students on Thursday, also at 9:15.
















Upcoming Important Dates

Mon, 11/30...PTF Meeting, 6:30, Cafeteria
Sun, 12/13...Christmas Program
12/14-17...HS Semester Exams
12/15...ASVAB Test, Grades 9-12

Upcoming Sports Schedule

Thurs, 12/3...5th-6th BKB @ Dibrell, 6:00
Thurs, 12/3...HS BKB vs. Whitwell, 6:00
Fri, 12/4...HS BKB vs. Community, 6:00
Mon, 12/7...5th-6th BKB Tournament, TBA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



_______________________________________________________________


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:

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

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!

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).

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.

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.

9.28

From the Superintendent

We almost have the revenue totals from the fair food booth. We still are expecting another invoice or two. When we have all of the totals, we will make that public.

Our website and e-mail service is down today. We do not yet know when it will be restored. We appreciate your patience as we work through this.

The “Name the Mascot” contest continues this week. As you know, the school mascot is the Broncos, and we are in the process of improving our costume and having a student mascot at ball games. Students have submitted suggestions for a name for the mascot and are voting this week.

Our visiting team from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools will visit Boyd on April 29-30, 2010. The team will be chaired by Dr. Monte Tatom from Freed Hardeman University. We have completed our school improvement plan and will soon post it to the school website.

Bring A Friend To School Day
Friday, October 9

We are eagerly looking forward to our Bring a Friend to School Day on Friday, October 9. This is the only day of the year that we will be in school when Warren County Schools are closed. We are asking all students in grades K-11 to talk to their friends who might be interested in attending Boyd. 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. Registration forms will go home this week. These must be signed and returned by the parents/guardian of the guest student.




Upcoming Important Dates

Tues., Sept. 29...Report Cards DistributedMon., Oct. 5...Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:15-6:00
Friday, Oct. 9...Bring A Friend To School Day


Upcoming Sports Schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 29...Golf District Tournament @ Henry Horton State Park.
October 5th, 6th, and 9th...5th-6th Boys and Girls Basketball Pre-season Tournament at Warren County High School.

TRIPLE B MTG

There will be a

Triple B Meeting

at Andy's Restaurant

Tuesday Night at 6:30.

Wednesday, Juniors and Seniors will travel to Lipscomb for a tour and to Good Pasture High School for a college fair.
Permission notes need to be returned by Wednesday morning when we leave at 8:00 a.m.

G. Mayfield

Congratulations!!!

to our WC A&L Fair Art Winners:

Natalie Knox- 2nd Place (Crayon)

Kaleb Tilton- Best of Show ( Drawing)

WELL DONE!

For those of you who could not attend the PTF meeting last night, I wantedto update you on the fair booth. We grossed over $16000 and profited nearly$7000. A great big thank you to EVERYONE who worked the booth. Thank youalso to everyone who brought pies, chili, brownies or beans. I was humbledby the response of all the loving cooks we have at this school. On apersonal note, I got to know so many of you this last two weeks. I feel blessed to know so many wonderful people who support our wonderful school.Thank you so much for all your support of the booth, if all you could do waspatron it. I am honored to have been able to work with and for you. Also, if you left a dish with us, they are in the cafeteria.

Dachelle McVey

The Fair is over!! A special thank you to the followingparents/grandparents/friends who worked multiple shifts in order to make the booth asuccess: Anne Buckner Brinda BucknerNancy Mayfield Lindsi Mayfield BrandonHarris Mandy Harris Angela Ramsey Boyd Ramsey Mike Bost Matt WoodsideGreg Vinson Don GoodenAngie Higgins Donna NilesRobert Harper Terry MullicanChris Walters Sonia VandagriffSusan Barrett Deitra DunlapBrett Merritt Donna NewbyChristy Farless Buddy MajorsBrittany Taylor Louise MaynardPam Cooper Lesa HillisW.C. Chilton Lesa ScottRhonda Bain Holly HodgesMandy Byars Pat McClarrenLibby Kuykendall Rachel RiversDenise Hennessee Lee Hennessee Charles Buckner Nikki WoodleeKristy Judkins Melody GilliamSteve Hillis Jeanne HagarRichard Burks Stephanie HobbsDavid Keele Regina Collins
Sincerely,
Dachelle McVey

Sept. 21.2009

From the Superintendent


I again want to express my appreciation to everyone who donated time to work at the fair food booth, and also to those of you who made things to sell. A special thank you goes to Dachelle McVey for supervising the food booth. Dachelle and her family put in so many hours this week to make sure that our food booth was successful. Dachelle did an outstanding job, and we could not have been so successful without her. Thank you, Dachelle!

We were well represented by Boyd students at this year’s fair. Megan Boren, a senior, was named first runner-up in the “Fairest of the Fair” contest. Lauren Wilcher, another senior, and Monica Hillis, graduate of 2008, also were among the top ten finalists. Natalie Knox won a red ribbon in the art contest. Please let us know of any other students who won awards.

For all of our athletes in all grades, Dr. Jeff McVey, along with Mrs. Libby Kuykendall, have generously offered to provide sports physicals free of charge. These will be performed at Dr. McVey’s office beginning September 25. Please call Dr. McVey’s office at 815-5437 to schedule an appointment. Appointment times will begin at 3:15 in the afternoon and continue until 6:00 or 6:30. These are free of charge, and no insurance claims will be generated. This is a tremendous service to our students, and we appreciate Dr. McVey and Mrs. Kuykendall for making this service available to our families.

I have been informed by Coach Jackson that the local Walmart will begin selling Boyd gear in early October. It’s good to have a little more recognition in the community.

Today we are beginning a contest here at school to “Name the Mascot”. As you know, the school mascot is the Broncos, and we are in the process of improving our costume and having a





student mascot at ball games. Students will be submitting suggestions for a name for the mascot.

Bring A Friend To School Day and Applefest
Friday, October 9

We are eagerly looking forward to our Bring a Friend to School Day on Friday, October 9. This is the only day of the year that we will be in school when Warren County Schools are closed. We are asking all students in grades K-11 to talk to their friends who might be interested in attending Boyd. 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. Registration forms will go home within the next week. These must be signed and returned by the parents/guardian of the guest student.

Please remember that LACE will once again sponsor Applefest this year on Friday, October 9. This year’s event will be on the same day as Bring a Friend to School Day. Please mark this date on your calendar for both of these important events.

Upcoming Important Dates

Tues., Sept. 29...Report Cards DistributedMon., Oct. 5...Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:15-6:00


Upcoming Sports Schedule

Thursday, Sept. 24...Van Buren County @ Fall Creek Falls
Tuesday, Sept. 29...Golf District Tournament @ Henry Horton State Park.

Congratulations Natalie Knox

on your red ribbon in the WC A&L Fair Art Show.

PTF NEWS

Parents/BCS Supporters,

Our next PTF Meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, 09/22/09, at 6:30 PM in the BCS cafeteria. The officers are planning an incentive for the class with the highest parent attendance at the meetings. More information will be given later regarding this incentive. Please mark your calendar to attend and support your child's school and Christian Education.

Angela Ramsey,
PTF President

Newsletter

No School Friday, September 18


From the Superintendent

I want to thank all of our parents, staff, students, and school board members who have done so much to help with our food booth at the fair. Special thanks go to Mrs. Dachelle McVey for all of her hard work in organizing the booth. It is an incredibly difficult and time consuming task to find and organize volunteers, order food and supplies, account for the money, etc. Mrs. McVey has done an outstanding job. We still need volunteers to work this week, so please contact Mrs. McVey if you are able to assist. You may get a message to her through us here at school.

I also want to thank Mr. Steve Hillis and Mrs. Sonia Vandagriff for their efforts in organizing our booth under the grandstand. Thanks to some donors, we have been able to give away free Bibles with the school’s name inside to anyone who wants a copy. We also have been showing the video of the Gene Stallings speech, as well as a promotional video about the school which was filmed by Mr. Shelby Kohring, the youth minister at the Westwood Church of Christ. This video was very professionally done, and we are indebted to Shelby for his efforts with this.

Last week, Mr. Greg Vinson and I attended a luncheon at Lipscomb University for business managers and administrators from area Christian schools. In attendance were representatives from Middle Tennessee Christian, Ezell-Harding, Nashville Christian, Friendship Christian, and the Lipscomb Campus School. All of the schools represented reported a decline in enrollment, with a couple of schools dropping by as many as 60 and 70 students. Only Boyd Christian reported an increase in



enrollment. I felt very fortunate that in tough economic times, God continues to bless us.

Some of you have been helpful in providing names and contact information for home schooled students in the area. We are putting together a database of home school families here in Warren County that we can contact about providing some of these services. This could be an excellent source of revenue for the school; we could even gain some new full time students. If you know of a family that home schools their children, please pass along their name and phone number to us here in the office.

Upcoming Important Dates

Thurs., Sept. 17...Last Day of Grading Period
Tues., Sept. 29...Report Cards Distributed
Mon., Oct. 5...Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3:15-6:00

Westwood Bridge to Close Monday, September 14

Please remember that the Westwood Bridge will close Monday, September 14. If this affects your route to school in the mornings, please be thinking about your alternate route so that your children will still be here on time next Monday.

Upcoming Sports Events

9/14...Golf vs. Van Buren Co.
9/15...Golf vs. Webb

NEWSLETTER

School Photos Wednesday, September 9


From the Superintendent


We still need volunteers to work in the fair food booth. As you know, the Fair will be held September 11-19. Many parents have volunteered, but we still need more. We need all parents to help us in any way possible. Please contact Mrs. Dachelle McVey if you are able to help. This is one of our biggest fundraising projects of the year. Your help is appreciated by all of us.

As many of you know, President Obama will speak to the nation’s school children today on the topic of their personal responsibility for their education. Yesterday, the White House posted the text of President Obama’s speech on its website. You can read the entire speech here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/MediaResources/PreparedSchoolRemarks/. I have read the text of the speech, and I believe the message is very worthwhile for children to hear. Given that the topic is personal responsibility, it seems an especially appropriate message for parents to share with their children to help reinforce the issue of responsibility both at school and in the home. The tape of the speech will likely be available on the internet and on television this week. I suggest that all parents read the text of the speech and decide for themselves if they want to share it with their children. I will have copies of the text available here at school in case any of you would like a copy.

As I mentioned last week, we are looking for ways that we can provide services to home schooled students here in Warren County. We are putting together a database of home school families here in Warren County that we can contact about providing some of these services.



If you know of a family that home schools their children, please pass along their name and phone number to us here in the office.

Westwood Bridge to Close Monday, September 14

Please remember that the Westwood Bridge will close Monday, September 14. If this affects your route to school in the mornings, please be thinking about your alternate route so that your children will still be here on time next Monday.

Upcoming Sports Events

9/8...Golf vs. Cannon Co.
9/14...Golf vs. Van Buren Co.
9/15...Golf vs. Webb

All home golf matches are played at the Reserve at Collins River. We now have girls golf for the first time. If you have a daughter in grades 8-12 who is interested in playing golf, please encourage her to join the team. It is not too late.

7th-8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Meeting

We will have an important meeting for all parents and girls who want to play 7th-8th grade basketball this Friday afternoon at 5:00 in the school cafeteria. We do not have enough of our own students to form a team, and since it is not a high school team, it is acceptable to allow girls who are not students here at Boyd to play. If your daughter is interested in playing, please plan to be at the meeting. Also, if you are aware of any home schooled girls who may be interested, please mention it to their parents.

LACE Meeting
Saturday 10:00 in the Boyd School Cafeteria
All ladies are invited to attend a short devotional, refreshments and a short meeting.

The Book Fair Is Coming!!!

Sept 28-Oct 1 from 8-3,
Family Night Tuesday from 3-5
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/boydchristianschool

August 31, 2009

From the Superintendent

No School Monday, September 7


I want to thank everyone who came out Saturday to help prepare our fair food booth. Thanks to all of you, we were able to accomplish so much.

As you know, the Warren County Fair will be held September 11-19. We will again be operating our food booth. We need all parents to help us in any way possible. Many workers are still needed for various shifts. Please contact Mrs. Dachelle McVey if you are able to help. This is one of our biggest fundraising projects of the year. Your help is appreciated by all of us.

Many families in Warren County choose to home school their children. There actually may be several services that we here at Boyd can offer those families. We are putting together a database of home school families here in Warren County that we can contact about providing some of these services. If you know of a family that home schools their children, please pass along their name and phone number to us here in the office.


















Upcoming Sports Events

9/1...Golf vs. South Pittsburg
9/8...Golf vs. Cannon Co.
9/14...Golf vs. Van Buren Co.
9/15...Golf vs. Webb

All home golf matches are played at the Reserve at Collins River. We now have girls golf for the first time. Sara Buckner has won her last two matches. If you have a daughter in grades 8-12 who is interested in playing golf, please encourage her to join the team. It is not too late.

Also, we are grateful to the staff at Collins River for taking care of our golf team. Our team is allowed to practice and play at no charge to the players or the school. If you like to play golf, please help us to show our appreciation to the folks at Collins River by patronizing their course.

Lunch Menu
Friday, August 28

Balanced Choices Mixed Fruit in Light Syrup (Dole) 1.65
Fast Bites BBQ Chicken Twins 2.00
Breaded Chicken Nuggets 2.30
Krystal Cheeseburgers (2) 2.60
Monte Cristo Sandwich 2.60
Balanced Choices Ham Sandwich on 12 Grain Bread 2.60
Caramel Cheesecake 2.95
Checkers Cheeseburger 2.95
Grilled Chicken Wrap 2.95

Monday-Tuesday, August 31-September 1

Pepperoni Pizza 1.65
Cheeseburger 2.30
BBQ Sandwich 2.30
Balanced Choices Tuna Salad on Wheat 2.30
Balanced Choices Chicken Salad on Wheat 2.30
Ham and Cheese Sandwich on Texas Style Bread 2.30
Balanced Choices Southwestern Chicken Breast Sandwich 2.30
Chocolate Fudge Cake 2.60
All American Swiss Burger 2.95
Angus Cheddar Platter 3.60

Wednesday-Thursday, September 2-3

Cheese Pizza 1.65
Chili Dog 2.00
Sloppy Joe Sandwich 2.00
Ham and American Cheese on White Bread 2.30
Nathan’s Hot Dog 2.30
Grapes and Cheese 2.60
Strawberry Shortcake 2.60
All American Cheddar Burger 2.95
NASCAR Bacon Cheeseburger 2.95
Market Deli Turkey and Swiss Sandwich 3.60

Newsletter Aug.24,2009

From the Superintendent

Please remember that we will once again operate our food booth during the fair. The fair opens September 11 and closes September 19. We need as many volunteers as we can get. This is one of our biggest and most important fundraisers of the year. If you can help, please contact Mrs. Dachelle McVey.

In conjunction with the operation of the food booth, there will be a very important work day at the food booth this Saturday, August 29, starting at 8:00 AM. This is very important in order to get the booth ready for operation. Please make plans to attend.

We are working on compiling a phone tree for all parents’ contact phone numbers here at school. If we do not have your cell phone number, or whatever number you want us to use in order to contact you with important t messages, please get that to us right away.




Help Needed!

We are still looking for volunteers to monitor our PK and KG classes during their nap time. If you would be interested in helping us with this, please let us know. Please call Terry Stubblefield in the office, or send me an e-mail.

Please remember that LACE will once again sponsor Applefest this year on Friday, October 9. This year’s event will be on a Friday evening, which also happens to be on the same day as Bring a Friend to School Day. Please mark this date on your calendar.

Upcoming Sports Schedule

Tuesday, 8/25...Golf @ Webb
Monday, 8/31...Golf @ MTCS
Tuesday, 9/1...Golf vs. S. Pittsburg
Tuesday, 9/8...Golf vs. Cannon Co.
Monday, 9/14...Golf vs. Van Buren Co.
Tuesday, 9/15...Golf vs. Webb

All home golf matches are played at The Reserve at Collins River. Please come out and support the golf team!

PTF Parents/Supporters,
I want to thank those who attended the last PTF meeting; BCS needs all of thesupport you can give. Attending meetings is a very good place to start for those ofyou who want to help the school and who stand behind Christian Education! Thefollowing people are your PTF Officers for the 2009-2010 school year: President-Angela Ramsey, Vice-President- Melissa Brock, Treasurer- John Duncan, Secretary-Kristi Judkins and School Sponsor-Donna Newby. Please make plans to help clean the Fair Food Booth this coming Saturday, 08/29/09,starting at 8:00AM. We need as many people as possible to help on this day even ifyou can only come for one hour. Don’t forget to sign up to help during the week ofthe fair for at least one shift; helping at the booth means helping BCS andcontinuing Christian Education. You can contact Dachelle McVey athttp://webmail.blomand.net/src/compose.php?send_to=dachellemcvey%40hotmail.com to work a shift(s). The next PTF meeting has been scheduled for 09/22/09 at 6:30PM in the schoolcafeteria. Please put the date on your calendar now to attend. Bring anyfundraising ideas with you to the meeting. Please remind any parents/grandparentsyou see of the meeting. Please continue to pray for the faculty, staff, and students at Boyd ChristianSchool that they will have a good, safe year. Thank you for your continued supportof Boyd and Christian Education!!
Thank you,
Angela Ramsey
PTF President

Newsletter

From the Superintendent


We have had a successful opening to school, and the students seem to be happy to be back. I want to thank all of you who have volunteered time and effort to help us get the school year started.

The School Board would like to invite all parents to a Back to School meeting this Thursday at 6:30 PM in the school cafeteria. This is a good opportunity to meet the individuals who serve on our School Board.

As many of you know, we are making preparations to operate our fair food booth. The fair is opens September 11 and closes September 19. We need as many volunteers as we can get. This is one of our biggest and most important fundraisers of the year. If you can help, please contact Mrs. Dachelle McVey.

Our new lunch program seems to working smoothly. The menu will be posted on the school website. Originally, we thought that we would be able to allow students to order food in advance. However, in order to do this, we would have to take student orders two weeks in advance. This probably would be unworkable. However, if your child has some favorite items, we can order m ore of those to make sure that we have sufficient quantity. So far, we are accomplishing our goal of providing healthy lunches in a manner that is cost effective to the school. Early comments by the students are positive. If you would like to send us your comments, please feel free to e-mail me or Mrs. Dietra Dunlap.

Help Needed!

We are currently looking for volunteers to monitor our PK and KG classes during their nap time. If you would be interested in helping us with this, please let us know. Please call Terry Stubblefield in the office, or send me an e-mail.

Lunch Menu For Next Week

Lunch Menu
Friday, August 14

Cheeseburger 2.30
B-B-Q Sandwich 2.30
Personal Pan Pizza 2.60
Double Stack Burger 2.60
Checkers Cheeseburger 2.95
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap 2.95
Blimpie Ultimate Club Sandwich 3.60

Lunch Menu
Monday-Tuesday, August 17-18

Twin Cheeseburgers 2.00
Balanced Choices Tuna Salad on Wheat 2.30
Balanced Choices Egg Salad on Wheat 2.30
Egg and Cheese Croissant 2.30
Lunchables (Assorted) 2.60
NASCAR Beef Charbroiled Burger w/Cheese 2.60
All American Swiss Burger 2.95
Twin Chili Cheese Dogs 2.95
Market Deli Chicken w/Swiss 3.60
Soho Buffalo Kick’n Chicken Sub 3.60

Lunch Menu
Wednesday-Thursday, August 19-20

Hamburger 2.00
Chicken & Cheese Chimichanga 2.00
Ham and Swiss on Wheat 2.30
Balanced Choices Southwestern Chicken Breast Sandwich 2.30
Chicken Strips w/ BBQ Dipping Sauce 2.60
Roast Beef and Cheese Croissant 2.60
Balanced Choices Mini Chef Salad 2.60
Blimpie Baja Turkey & Ham 3.60
Soho Philly Steak w/ Onion & Peppers Sub 3.90
Chicken Caesar Salad 3.90

ACT TEST DATES

2009-10 ACT Test Dates and Deadlines:


Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)

September 12, 2009*
August 7, 2009
August 8 – 21, 2009

October 24, 2009
September 18, 2009
September 19 – October 2, 2009

December 12, 2009
November 6, 2009
November 7 – 20, 2009

February 6, 2010**
January 5, 2010
January 6 – 15, 2010

April 10, 2010
March 5, 2010
March 6 – 19, 2010

June 12, 2010
May 7, 2010
May 8 – 21, 2010

Welcome Back

Just a short welcome back

from everyone at BCS!

To all of our new students

we are thrilled you are here!

PTF MEETING

Parents,This is a reminder that there will be a PTF meeting this Thursday night, 13th, at 6:30 in the BCS cafeteria. We will have an election of officers and discuss the Fair Food Booth. See you there.

Angela Ramsey
PTF President

August 5, 2009



Dear Parents,

First of all, I want to again thank those of you who have agreed to help with the fair food booth. We still need many more people to help. The fair is longer this year than in previous years. We need all the help we can get.

Mrs. Dietra Dunlap has requested that any parents who wish to help should contact Mrs. Dachelle McVey. Her e-mail address is dachellemcvey@hotmail.com.

Once again, thank you so much for your assistance.



Robert W. Harper
Superintendent

August 4, 2009



Dear Parents,

As many of you know, Boyd Christian School operates a food booth every year at the Warren County Fair. This is a critical fundraiser for the school. This year’s fair will be September 11-19.

The fair food booth is a school-sponsored fundraiser. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money for operating expenses. Mrs. Dietra Dunlap, our new cafeteria supervisor, is in charge of the event. Many of you have already agreed to volunteer your time to work at the booth, and for that we are very grateful. If you would be willing to assist us in this important project, please contact Mrs. Dunlap at 668-3850. You may also email her at ddunlap@fcbcs.org.

Once again, thanks to all of our parents for all that you do for us.

Sincerely,



Robert W. Harper
Superintendent

Attention Ladies
LACE will be having a meeting Saturday, August 1st at 10:00 in the Boyd Cafeteria. A short devotional and refreshments will be followed by the last meeting of thefiscal year. We will be installing the new officers for the upcoming year at thismeeting. Please join us to discuss upcoming events for the new year.

Triple B meeting Monday August 10, 2009

@ 6:30 PM

BCS Cafeteria

We will discuss the AL Fair Fundraisers.

Please try to attend!

Parents/BCS Supporters,
I want to thank those who were able to help work at the last two work days we had scheduled in July. The campus is looking good and there has been some work done in a few of the classrooms. I also want to thank the school board members who have given extra time lately to work at the school. We have a wonderful group of men who are willing to do what they can to help, so please let them know how much they are appreciated.Open House for BCS is scheduled for this Sunday which means the starting of school is just around the corner. With that said....we will be having a PTF Meeting August 13th at 6:30 PM in the school cafteria. We need as many parents and those interested in Boyd Christian School to attend this VERY IMPORTANT meeting for the new school year. We will have the election of PTF Officers and also discuss the Fair Booth at this meeting. I look forward to seeing you at Open House and on August 13th. Thank you for all that you do to help Christian Education.
Angela Ramsey
PTF President

Please Join Us For Openhouse

Openhouse

Sunday August 2, from 2:00-4:00.

Attention 9th-12th Grades:

Be sure you stop and check out this blog!!!

http://reedsrhetoric.blogspot.com/

Work Day

BCS Supporters,

This is a reminder that we will have a work day this coming Saturday, 07/25/09, starting at 8:00 AM. Please bring any yard tools such as trimmers, rakes, blowers, etc. We will also be working inside the building, so any items you can think of for inside work will also be helpful. I will see you this Saturday.
Angela Ramsey
PTF President

BBB MTG

There will be a Triple B meeting Monday, July 13 at 6:30 pm at BCS. Please try to attend. Thank you.

Printable Contract Link:

http://www.fcbcs.org/tuition.pdf Click this link to print a copy of the 09-10 contract.

BCS Parents/Supporters,
I hope everyone is having a good summer! There have been two work days scheduled; July 11th and 25th. July 11th was set by the BCS school board and the 25th by PTF. Both work days will begin at 8:00 AM. The following agenda for the 11th is as follows: in the high school building carpet removed in 2 classrooms, a wall being moved in another classroom, and painting of classrooms. Please bring any tools to use with this work. Please bring outside yard tools for the work day on the 25th. We will work on cleaning the school campus for Open House. Tree limbs may need to be cut, painting of outside bleachers, clean up inside, pressure washing, etc. Thank you for your continued support of Christian Education; please make plans to attend one or both of the work days.
Thank you,
Angela Ramsey
PTF President

2009-2010 Enrollment Contract

Name of Student ____________________________________ Grade _______

Name of Parents or Guardian _____________________________________________________________________

Billing Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _________________

Tuition may be paid annually, semi-annually, or monthly. Monthly payments are due in eleven payments due on the 5th of each month beginning in July, 2009.

Please check the appropriate blanks:

Registration Fee: _______ $200 paid by May 15, 2009 _______ $250 paid after May 15, 2009
Tuition:

_________ Annual Plan (Due before the first day of school. Includes 5% discount and waiver of tuition insurance premium):
Grades PK-K: $2,745.25 Grades 1-12: $3,506.25
_________ Semi-annual Plan: (First payment due before the first day of school, second payment due before January 5, 2010)
Grades PK-K $1,535.00 each payment Grades 1-12: $1,935.00 each payment
_________ Monthly Plan: (Eleven monthly payments; each payment due on the 5th of each month beginning July 5, 2009)
Grades PK-K: $279.09 each payment Grades 1-12: $351.82 each payment

Above amounts do not include discounts for additional children. $330 discount for second child in each family, $660 discount for third child and each additional child in each family…above amounts to be adjusted accordingly.

Indicate number of children in your family attending B.C.S.: _______

No reduction in tuition will be made for absence from school. If a student attends school for 5 days after enrolling, the family will be responsible for tuition for the entire year. If the child withdraws, tuition insurance will apply unless the insurance is waived by family. Only families who pay for the whole year in advance may waive insurance. Tuition is payable on an annual, semi-annual, or monthly basis as explained above. Students are not allowed to attend class until a payment schedule has been arranged and the first payment(s) have been made. Students will not receive report cards if their account is not up to date. A late charge will be added to past due accounts. Students may not be allowed to attend school if their account is more than sixty (60) days past due. There will be a $20 charge for all bad checks.

___________________________________________
Date________
___________________________________________
(Signatures of Parents or Guardians) Date________

Signatures of both parents/guardians required

F.C. Boyd, Sr. Christian School is a Christian school open to any qualified student without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin.

Dear Parents:
I am excited to announce to you that Mr. Steve Hillis has agreed to join the Boyd faculty as our new high school social studies teacher. Mr. Hillis is fully certified to teach social studies. In addition, Mr. Hillis will teach middle school boys' Bible. Mr. Hillis is not a newcomer to Boyd. He was previously a Boyd parent and has served on our Board of Directors. Mr. Hillis is also the minister of the White Chapel Church of Christ and has been a frequent guest speaker at our Thursday chapel services. Mr. Hillis recently gave the commencement address to our graduation seniors. He also has previously been the youth minister at the Bybee Brance Church of Christ. Mr. Hillis loves Boyd Christian and he loves young people. He is going to be an outstanding addition to our staff.
Robert W. Harper
Superintendent
F.C. Boyd, Sr. Christian School
(931) 473-9631

From Mr.Harper

Dear Parents:
After teaching at Boyd for the last four years, Mr. Jason Gann has decided to leave Boyd and pursue a teaching opportunity in the public school system. I want to thank Jason for his years of service to Boyd, and I wish him all the best as he furthers his career. Students in our public schools need strong Christian influences like Mr. Gann. We have hired an outstanding individual to teach high school social studies, and that person's name will be announced shortly.
Sincerely,
Robert Harper
Superintendent
F.C. Boyd, Sr. Christian School
(931) 473-9631

Graduation Videos

Senior Graduation Videos that have been pre-paid are now available at Boyd to be picked up.

Save Foodland Receipts!!!

In Sunday's Southern Standard, Foodland has an ad stating that they will give 1% back to schools. All shoppers have to do is write the school's name on the receipt and drop it in a collection box or turn it in to the school in the fall. Thank you.

May 27, 2009



Dear Parents, Teachers, and Friends:

Last week, Mr. Ben Nixon announced his resignation from the Board of Directors of Boyd Christian School. Mr. Nixon has served the Board for eighteen years, including the last four as Chairman. As Vice-chairman, I will assume the duties of Chairman until our annual election of officers in July.

Mr. Nixon’s leadership on the board has been invaluable. He has helped to lead the school through challenging times. During Mr. Nixon’s tenure on the Board we added our high school. In addition to countless hours of service at Board meetings and other functions, Mr. Nixon has tirelessly volunteered his time and money to take care of maintenance and repairs at the school. I hope that all of you will join us in expressing appreciation to Mr. Nixon for his years of faithful service to the students of Boyd Christian School.

In Christ,

Brett Merritt

LACE YARD SALE

LACE Yard & Plant Sale
Friday & Saturday 7:00 - 2:00
Boyd Gymnasium
If you have any items you would like to donate to the yard or plant sale, please drop them by the gym on Thursday between 8:00 and 2:00.

Ink Cartridges

Thank you to everyone who sent ink cartridges all school year. The office is officially over flowing. I have ordered more labels and can't wait to see how much it brings the school financially. I ask that you please continue to save them over the summer and send them in August. Thank you so much for your support!

Scrip Cards

BCS Supporters,

The PTF Officers want you to know you can now purchase cards for Wal-Mart and Applebee's from Terry Stubblefield. Thank you for all of your support during the last school year. Have a good, safe summer.

Angela Ramsey PTF President

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The BCS library will be open every Tuesday starting June 2-July 28 (closed July 7) from 3-5 to check out books and take AR quizzes. If parents are unable to come during that time they can e-mail Shelley Rhoton at srhoton@fcbcs.org to make other arrangements. Thank you!

Newsletter

From the Superintendent

A big thank you goes to our BBB Athletic Booster Club for hosting the high school Athletic Awards Banquet last Saturday night. Club president Steve Tilton and the rest of the officers and members put in many hours to help support our athletic program. Thank you to all of you who came and supported their spaghetti supper. Without the efforts of parent volunteers, we would not be able to have extra-curricular programs like this.

Some of you have been eating at Pizza Hut on Wednesday evenings so that the school can get a 20% rebate from Pizza Hut on your bill. Now, we are able to get an additional rebate. We now have $10 Pizza Hut gift cards on sale in the school office. If you will come by the office sometime before you go to Pizza Hut on Wednesday nights and get a gift card to pay with, the school gets an extra 8%. We appreciate your efforts to support the school with these programs.

Please remember that will reinstate the bus route to Cannon and Coffee Counties for next year. More details about the cost will be provided in the near future.



Lunch Menu for May 19-25

Tuesday...Breaded Pork
Wednesday…Chicken Quesadilla
Thursday…Pizza
Friday...Mini Corn Dogs
Monday...No School










Scholarships Available for Pre-Kinder

We have recently learned that we have up to three scholarships available for pre-kinder students through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These are federal dollars which are available and are based on financial need. If you have a child who you would like to enroll in pre-kinder for next year, or if you have friends or relatives who might be interested and may be able to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact the school office.

Please remember to tell your relatives and friends about the addition of our 3 year old pre-kinder class. We still have space available. Interested families should register their children right away. Some parents have inquired about the possibility of 3 year olds attending part time. This may be a possibility, but we need to make sure that parents who want to enroll their child full time have the opportunity to do so. Also, in order to offer the program, we have to have a minimum of seven full time students, or the equivalent.



Upcoming Dates
May 18...MS/HS Academic Banquet
May 19...Kindergarten Graduation
May 21...MS Trip to Lake Winnepesaukah
May 26...8th Grade Graduation
May 28...Graduation, 7:00 PM
May 29...LACE Plant Sale
June 6...LACE Meeting, 10:00

Boys' State

Academic Banquet Pics

Academic Banquet Reminder!!!

A reminder about the Academic Banquet this Monday night at 6:00 pm. Please see the list below for the food(s) that your child needs to bring. Middle School- 2 Two-Liter Drinks and Dessert High School- Finger Foods- Such as Sandwiches, chips/dip, vegetable tray, etc...
Thanks so much for your help with this.
Mrs. Hobbs

Cinco De Mayo

BCS Supporters,
PTF wants to "Thank you" for coming through once again for us with flying colors! This past Friday was Teacher/Faculty Appreciation Day; it was WONDERFUL. The faculty could not believe all of the food that was provided along with the GREAT door prizes. It was nice to see their smiling faces which YOU helped make possible. Whether you cooked food, sent money, brought drinks, etc. this special day was made possible because YOU wanted to do something special for our teachers and faculty. I have been given a lot of "thank yous" and "you don't know how much this means to us" since Friday; they are very appreciative of what you did for them. We held our last PTF meeting for the year on April 30th. We have scheduled another work day for July 25th from 8-12:00 PM; this is on a Saturday. Please mark your calendar now to help clean the BCS campus for Open House. Bring any yard equipment that you can for that day such as power washers, items to trim trees/limbs, clothes to paint in, etc. If you have questions, you may e-mail me at aramsey@fcbcs.org I was told today that all of the Mother's Day Baskets have been bought except for one-$12 item. If you would like to purchase the last one, contact Terry Stubblefield or Sonia Vandagriff. At this time, plan on the next PTF meeting being sometime in August after school gets started. We will have a lot to plan; especially getting our booth ready for the Warren County A & L Fair. PTF wants to thank you for all that you have done this past school year to help BCS and Christian Education. We couldn't do it without YOU! Thanks again and have a GREAT and SAFE summer.
Angela Ramsey
PTF President

Newsletter

From the Superintendent

Our Open House for prospective families seems to have been very successful. Many families visited the school that evening. Eight new students registered for the 2009-2010 school year that night, and others have registered since then. Special thanks go to LACE, PTF, and BBB for helping with refreshments that evening.

I also want to thank PTF for all that they did on Teacher Appreciation Day last Friday. Thanks to Mrs. Angela Ramsey, the PTF president, and the rest of the PTF members, for the wonderful food and other special touches they provided last Friday to make our teachers feel appreciated.

We have had new students enroll who live in Cannon and Coffee counties. We will reinstate the bus route next year. More details about the cost will be provided in the near future.

Last Wednesday, sixteen of our students were treated to lunch at Pizza Hut by the BBB club. This was recognition for being the top sellers in their recent fundraiser. The students traveled in style to Pizza Hut in a Hummer limousine provided by All O-K’sions. Thanks to Pam and Miles Wilson for their generosity in providing transportation.

The middle school Beta club trip to Huntsville will proceed as scheduled this Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14.

Lunch Menu for May 12-18

Tuesday...Baked Ham
Wednesday…Sausage and Biscuits
Thursday…Grilled Chicken
Friday...BBQ Sandwich
Monday...Hamburger Steak





Scholarships Available for Pre-Kinder

We have recently learned that we have up to three scholarships available for pre-kinder students through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. No one has applied for these scholarships yet. These are federal dollars which are available and are based on financial need. If you have a child who you would like to enroll in pre-kinder for next year, or if you have friends or relatives who might be interested and may be able to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact the school office.

Please remember to tell your relatives and friends about the addition of our 3 year old pre-kinder class. Interested families should register their children right away. Some parents have inquired about the possibility of 3 year olds attending part time. This may be a possibility, but we need to make sure that parents who want to enroll their child full time have the opportunity to do so. Also, in order to offer the program, we have to have a minimum of seven full time students, or the equivalent.



Upcoming Dates
May 12...End of Course Tests in U.S. History
May 13-14...Beta Club trip to Huntsville
May 14...Senior Awards Ceremony
May 15...7th Grade Career Day at Motlow.
May 16...HS Athletic Awards
May 18...MS/HS Academic Banquet
May 19...Kindergarten Graduation
May 21...MS Trip to Lake Winnepesaukah
May 26...8th Grade Graduation
May 28...Graduation, 7:00 PM
May 29...LACE Plant Sale
June 6...LACE Meeting, 10:00

Academic Banquet

The Academic Banquet is tentatively scheduled for May 18, 2009. The following students will receive an award and are encouraged to attend.

Colin Stubblefield
Clay Prater
Dakota Jones
Toni Bell
Lindsey Hennessee
Hunter Hobbs
Marisa Hillis
Lydia Henry
Christian Barrett
Ashlyn Cooper
Kaleb Tilton
Katie Gooden
Lauren Wilcher
Lucas Hartman
Justin Reed
William Hale
Sara Buckner
Brody Fernandez
Rachel Hale
Mahaley Keele
Bailey Gilliam
Logan Hartman
Spencer Warren
Olivia Majors
Zach Arnold
Justin Gault
Bre Mathis
Megan Boren

Newsletter

I want to thank all of you who supported our Grandparents’ Day. Special thanks go to Mrs. Melissa Brock for all of her hard work in putting together our musical program.

There has been much in the news lately about outbreaks of swine flu. I want you to know that this has not gone unnoticed here, and we are taking precautions. I spoke with our cleaning service last Friday to confirm our procedures. All of our bathrooms are disinfected weekly. In addition, all desktops in the classrooms are disinfected at the end of the week.

We have a middle school trip to the Space Center in Huntsville scheduled for May 13 and 14. There have been swine flu cases reported in Huntsville. We are re-assessing the situation and will make a decision this Friday regarding whether or not to continue with our plans to go to Huntsville.

The Board has approved the proposed $10 per month tuition increase. An updated enrollment contract is available in the office. Please remember to pre-register for 2009-10 as soon as possible. May 15 is the deadline for the early registration bonus. The Board has also approved the calendar for next year. It also will be posted on the website.

Our recent Career Day was a big success. Special thanks to Mr. Jason Gann for organizing this event, and also to all of our guest speakers. Special thanks also go to Mr. Gann’s parents for providing lunch for our guests.

Lunch Menu for May 5-11 Tuesday...Chicken and Dumplings Wednesday…Hamburgers Thursday…Taco Salad Friday...Hot Dogs Monday...Chicken Strip

Scholarships Available for Pre-Kinder We have recently learned that we have up to three scholarships available for pre-kinder students through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These are federal dollars which are available and are based on financial need. If you have a child who you would like to enroll in pre-kinder for next year, or if you have friends or relatives who might be interested and may be able to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact the school office. Please remember to tell your relatives and friends about the addition of our 3 year old pre-kinder class. Interested families should register their children right away. Some parents have inquired about the possibility of 3 year olds attending part time. This may be a possibility, but we need to make sure that parents who want to enroll their child full time have the opportunity to do so. Also, in order to offer the program, we have to have a minimum of seven full time students, or the equivalent.

PTF is selling Mothers Day baskets. These will be on display in the elementary hallway.

Upcoming Dates May 4...Open House for New Families, 7:00 May 5...Algebra Gateway Test May 6...English II Gateway Test May 7...Biology Gateway Test May 8...AP US History Exam May 11...End of Course Test in English I May 12...End of Course Test in U.S. History May 13-14...Beta Club trip to Huntsville May 14...Senior Awards Ceremony, 1:00 May 15...7th Grade Career Day at Motlow. May 18...MS/HS Academic Banquet May 19...Kindergarten Graduation May 21...MS Trip to Lake Winnepesaukah May 28...Graduation, 7:00 PM May 29...LACE Plant Sale June 6...LACE Meeting, 10:00

LACE

Most always, you can purchase pecans, cookbooks and baked goods from these special ladies.

Thank you to all of the ladies who work so hard for BCS in LACE. We appreciate all you do!

Please be sure to attend the open house tonight!

Grandparent's Day Program and Lunch

Friday May 1 Grandparents Day will begin at 10:00 AM.

Please turn in your lunch reservations and money by Thursday as food will only be provided for those who send in their reservation. Thank you.

PreKinder Classes

Mr. Harper has announced there will be a pre-kinder class in the fall taught by Renee Burch. Kristi Bost is currently considering taking the 4 year old class. As you may already know, both teachers are phenomenal. If you know of anyone with children 3 or 4, please do spread the word and let them know that they are more than welcome at Boyd! Please feel free to contact us with any questions. The pre-kinder day lasts the same duration as the regular school day. Tuition is also the same. Thank you.

Chorus Concert Was a Huge Hit!

From the Superintendent

Please remember the Open House for new and prospective families On Monday, May 4, at 7:00. If you have friends who are considering Boyd for next year, please invite them to attend. You are also welcome to accompany your guests. Please remember the referral bonus you can receive for families that you refer to Boyd.

In our last newsletter, I indicated that the Board had approved a $10 per month tuition increase. I was in error on this topic; the $10 was only a proposal that is under consideration and was not approved in the April 16 meeting.

Please remember to pre-register for 2009-10 as soon as possible.

I want to thank Jeanne Hagar and our Chorus for the wonderful presentation last Thursday evening. Thanks again to all of you who came out to support this event.

Please remember to tell your relatives and friends about the addition of our 3 year old pre-kinder class. Interested families should register their children right away.

PTF is selling Mothers Day baskets. These will be on display in the elementary hallway.


















Upcoming Sports Events

4/27...Baseball @ Mt. Juliet Christian, 4:00
4/27...Softball vs. Eagleville, 4:00

Upcoming Dates
April 28...Nashville Sounds baseball, 11:00 AM
April 28...Elementary and MS Sports Banquet
April 30...MTSU Math Contest
May 1...Grandparents’ Day
May 2...LACE Meeting, 10:00
May 4...Open House for New Families, 7:00
May 5...Algebra Gateway Test
May 6...English II Gateway Test
May 7...Biology Gateway Test
May 8...AP US History Exam
May 11...MS/HS Academic Banquet

Lunch Menu for April 28-May 4

Tuesday...Hamburger
Wednesday…Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Thursday…Baked Potato
Friday...Chicken Nuggets
Monday...Riblets

BCS Supporters, PTF wants to thank everyone who helped clean up the BCS campus last Saturday. I didn't count, but we probably had 30-40 people during the day. We especially want to thank BETA, Interact, and NHS; it was nice of the students to get out of bed on a Saturday to help around campus. There was gravel added to both parking lots, mulch put on the playground, new swings put up, the "big" tree moved and hauled off, etc. A BIG THANK YOU goes to Mary's Greenhouse for donating plants and soil at the front going into the main building; the flowers look wonderful! Don't forget to view the assortment of baskets you can purchase for Mother's Day. Several people have worked together to help put together this PTF fundraiser. Samples will be on a table in the hallway to view. Parents are being contacted to bring items for the Teacher Appreciation Day scheduled for May 8th. You may e-mail me at aramsey@fcbcs.org if you haven't been contacted and would like to do something. Anyone who wants to help that day can be at the school anytime between 8:00 and 3:00 PM. I know the teachers/staff are looking forward to this day, so lets try to make it a GREAT day for them. The PTF Officers want to thank Goolsby Sausage for the fundraiser. They gave the money for the top 3 sellers and also gave us ALL the money that was paid for the sausage. If you see James, Donna, Holly, or Mandy, please tell them THANK YOU. Please make plans to attend the next PTF meeting scheduled for Thursday, 04/30/09, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Thank you for supporting BCS and Christian Education!! You are GREATLY appreciated. Angela Ramsey PTF President

Campus Clean Up Day

Thank you goes out to Angela Ramsey and PTF, Interact, NHS, and some BETA members worked as well as many parents. Thank you for taking pride in our campus!

Newsletter

From the Superintendent

I want to thank all of you who participated in our Campus Clean-up day last Saturday. So many people worked so hard to clean up the campus, remove the brush pile and dead tree, improve the pre-kinder playground and our parking lot. Thank you again for all that you do for Boyd Christian.

At the School Board meeting last week, the Board approved the addition of a 3 year old pre-kinder class, contingent upon having seven students enroll. If you have a child who will be three years old, or if you know of another family that might be interested, please contact us as soon as possible. We need to know as soon as possible if we will have enough students to have this class.

The Board also approved a tuition increase of only $10 per month, or $110 per year, per student. Our Board is committed to keeping tuition as affordable as possible.

Please remember our Chorus concert this Thursday, April 23. Mrs. Jeanne Hagar and the chorus are working hard to prepare, and I’m certain that it will be quite a show! Tickets are $4.00 and may be purchased at the door.

Please remember the Open House for new and prospective families on Monday, May 4, at 7:00. If you have friends who are considering Boyd for next year, please invite them to attend. You are also welcome to accompany your guests. Please remember the referral bonus you can receive for families that you refer to Boyd.

Please remember to return the pre-registration forms for 2009-10 as soon as possible. If you need another copy of the registration form, you can print it off the blog, or you can call Terry Stubblefield in the office and ask her to send another one home




April AC T Scores

We have just received the scores from the most recent ACT Test. I am happy to announce that our average composite score was 21.8. This is up from our recent three-year average of 20.6. Warren County’s latest three-year average was 20.2, and the state average is 20.7. Special congratulations go to Zach Arnold and Megan Boren who each scored 32 on the reading portion of the test. This was higher than 95% of all other students in the country who took the test. Congratulations, Zach and Megan!

Upcoming Sports Events

4/20...Baseball @ Riverside, 4:00
4/21...Softball @ MTCS, 4:30
4/23...Baseball vs. S. Pittsburg, 4:00
4/24...Softball @ Upperman, 5:00
4/27...Baseball @ Mt. Juliet Christian, 4:00
4/27...Softball vs. Eagleville, 4:00

Upcoming Dates

April 21...Career Day
April 23...Chorus Concert
April 28...Nashville Sounds baseball, 11:00 AM
April 28...Elementary and MS Sports Banquet
April 30...MTSU Math Contest
May 1...Grandparents’ Day
May 2...LACE Meeting, 10:00
May 4...Open House for New Families, 7:00
May 5...Algebra Gateway Test
May 6...English II Gateway Test
May 7...Biology Gateway Test
May 8...AP US History Exam
May 11...MS/HS Academic Banquet

Lunch Menu for April 21-27

Tuesday...Spaghetti
Wednesday…Taco Salad
Thursday…Pizza
Friday...Breaded Pork
Monday...Beef Stroganoff