MCA Parent Advisory Board

The next PAC meeting will be on Thursday Jan. 3 - 7pm @ MCA.
The first half hour from 7-7:30pm is open for parents to come and share ideas, suggestions or concerns.

School Closed Thursday 12 /20

Dear School Family,
Friday we will have our Christmas celebration starting at 1o AM. Many classes had tests and binder checks scheduled for Thursday. We will complete our academic responsibilities on Friday from 8 - 10 AM. We will then have our Christmas Chapel and parties. Merry Chrismas.
MCA Staff

Monday, Dec. 17, Two Hour Delay

Have a safe commute to school.

PBL Update Dec. 3

Dear Parents and Mentors,

Students are finishing week 4 of PBL for the second quarter. They are completing their active research and annotated bibliography with MLA format. December 14th students will start their product development. See PBL handouts # 13 and #14. on Project Based Learning webpage http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pl.htm Please take time to discuss their project and review their binder.

Paul Sontag

Weather Alert

You may pick up your children early, 12:45 PM, before the weather gets bad. If that is not possible we will have a regular dismissal at 2:30 PM.

MCA staff

Two Hour Delay 10 AM Start Time

Monday Bad Weather Possible Delay

Keep tuned to Blog, WMUR, WZID. Assignments are posted for Dec. 10 7-11 have online assignments on the assignment sheet.
Paul Sontag

Attention Skiers & Snow Boarders!

This Friday is the last day to turn in Pats Peak Forms to Mrs. Peterson. Please fill out the registration form COMPLETELY! BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT HAVE TO SIGN THE FORM. If you need a form, they are on Mrs. P's desk.

Boys B-ball vs. High Mowing Weds at DCA

Boys B-ball team will travel to Dublin Christan Academy to play High Mowing. Mr. Sontag will transport the team after school. Game is scheduled for 4:15. They will return to MCA at approximately 6:30. Team will call parents if there is any change.

Coach Sontag

Worship Team Field Trip to Share and MCA Christmas

Worship Group Parents,
Wednesday 12/5 the Worship Team will travel to Share in Milford to do Community Service with Anna Gdanian. They can only participate if they are up to date with PBL and ready for Binder Check on Friday. They will return by the end of school.

Worship Team will also perform for Christmas MCA on Thursday night under the direction of Pastor Gary Williams of Burns Hill Christian Church . Because of snow day on Monday Worship Team could not practice. They need to be at school and ready to rehearse by 6PM.

Thanks,
Paul Sontag

7 -11 Grades are posted 12-2-07

Camp Carleton Campout Friday Night 12-08

High School Boys are invited to a camp out at Camp Carleton ( my wooded back yard) Friday night. I will transport students after school. Parents can pick up their children any time before noon. Temperatures are going to be mild (in the high 20's) because there is a chance of snow. I will take care of food and tents if you don't have one. Dress warm and bring two sleeping bags if you don't have a winter bag). A sleeping pad is essential. I will check everyone for readiness. For parents, I have extra gear and anyone who gets cold can always go inside my house. (but who would do that!) Here is the equipment list from the MCA website. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/trips.htm Adjust accordingly.

I am not running this as an MCA trip, but I need a hand written permission slip from your parents. I'd love have more adult company.

Paul Sontag

Next Parent Advisory Board Meeting

The next PAC meeting will be on Thursday Dec. 13 - 7pm @ MCA.
The first half hour from 7-7:30pm is open for parents to come and share ideas, suggestions or concerns.

No School Today: Monday Dec. 3, 2007

Remember, students 7-11 have their books and assignments and should complete all of Tuesday's assignment. Students should also spent time on PBL, "Active Research ".

Snow Days and Assignments and PBL

Dear Parents,

We are planning on a snow day tomorrow but check the blog site, WMUR or WZID.

Because MCA has changed its academic approach with core curriculum focus on Tuesday and Thursday and independent learning on Monday and Wednesday snow days are not lost days.
Students were reminded on Friday to bring all their books home. They should complete all their assignments due on Tuesday. Assignments are online and students have a hard copy as well.

Week 3 of PBL is "Active Research" . Students have 10 hours of research they must complete and document. Most of that should be completed this week. For this reason alone snow days are not a loss.

In the future MCA will be reluctant to call a snow day. Students 7-11 have plenty of work they can complete at home because they know their assignments ahead of time and will be reminded to bring home their books. If at any time you feel the weather conditions put your children at risk we encouraged you to keep them home. We will understand.

Paul Sontag for MCA Staff

Project Based Learning Link

Parents, here is the link to the Project Based Learning forms on the website:
http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pl.htm

Major MCA Fundraiser Volunteer Hours

Dear School Family,
The Christmas Fair is one of the four fundraisers that fund our "a al carte menu". We give volunteer hours for this activity. It is important that this fundraiser grow in the years to come to increase the special offerings at MCA. Contact Cherly StuartVail if you can help. 673-7417 or stuartvail@verizon.net


"MCA presents its annual Christmas Fair this Saturday, December 1st from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at the Milford Town Hall as part of the town-wide Jingle On Downtown. Come and enjoy delicious food as you visit table upon table of homemade gifts, beaded jewelry, Christmas ornaments, Christmas decorations, handmade soaps, lotions, clothing and more! Free shuttle service to many of the Jingle On Downtown stops, including ours. Hope to see you there!"

Paul Sontag, for Parent Advisory Council PAC

MCA Christmas December 6th

Dear School Family,

We are looking forward to a school celebration on December 6th. Please invites your friends and family. The evening events are the following:
6:45 Elementary School Play
7:30 Upper School Worship Band and Christmas Caroles
8:00 Project-Based Learning Displays with students interaction
Refreshments and fellowship, movie for younger children.

Refreshments: Please bring COOKIES only and juice drink. Coffee will be provided

MCA Staff

SKI CLUB

MCA will be doing the Second Session at Pats Peak this winter. We will have Friday lessons/skiing for five weeks, plus one free week. If you pay for rentals, you get a free day of rentals as well. The second session starts the week before Winter Break, no lessons will be held during Winter Break, but your Free Day can be used that week.

Anyone interested needs to have their registration forms turned in by December 12th. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Peterson. If you need a Pats Peak Application, they can be found in Mrs. Peterson's office, which is next to the Lower Elementary Classroom.

Winter Dress Code Reminder

Students may wear generic (means no name brand monogram , or labelling) navy blue, forest green sweatshirts, pullover fleece jackets or vests over the regular school uniform. Dress shorts can only be worn until Oct 15h.

MCA Staff


http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/MCAHandbook.pdf pg. 12

Overview Project Learning Second Quarter

Dear Parents and Mentors of PBL,

We have finished the first week of PBL for the second quarter. All forms are being posted on the Project Learning page of the MCA website each week through the following link.
http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pl.htm Forms are numbered in the order they appear in the manual which is in the last stages of editing. The best way to track PBL is through the calendar page link. PBL Calendar Timeline Inventions I recommend you print it and put it on your refrigerator or wherever you post important dates. You can also track PBL thorough the weekly homework assignment posting. The PBL assignments will also keep you updated as to the skills taught throughout the project.

Mrs. Longval (7&8) longvalm@gmail.com and I paul.sontag@comcast.net (9-11) are instructing students diligently through each step. We hope this will keep you updated. We follow the calendar timeline exactly. Please contact us if you have any questions.

We are very satisfied with the progress all students made last quarter. W will display there projects on December 6th the same date as Christmas MCA


Paul sontag

Wednesday, 11/ 21 Dress Attire

Dress attire for Thanksgiving Chapel is school uniform or better. This is adressup day.This means no jeans.
MCA Staff

PBL Parent"s Night cancelled because of travel conditions

Details to follow for reschedule

Project Learning Parent Night Tues 6:45

Hello Family,
I hope you are planning to attend our PBL Parent night. Students and staff are proud of their work. We hope you will come and support them as they explain their project. We will have a live website as well a video production of "Tantallus". We will also have two student teams give their presentaions, 10 minutes each. Please be ready to take your students project home with you. SIDE NOTE. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED FOR A PANCAKE BREAKFAST WEDNSDAY AT 10 AM AND STAY FOR OUR THANKSGIVING CHAPEL 11AM. Dismissal is at 12PM.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Paul Sontag and MCA staff

Quarter grades are posted for 7-11

ATTENTION SKIERS & SNOW BOARDERS!!

ATTENTION SKIERS & SNOW BOARDERS: Mrs. Peterson needs all of your Pats Peak forms and checks turned in by the first Friday in December. We will be doing Fridays during the second session.

Prayer Meeting For Our Youth

Monday, Nov. 19 -7:00 pm
Our Youth Need Our Prayers.
We Need God To Make Them Mighty Warriors Ready For Battle

Open to anyone with a burden for our youth: Youth Pastors, Youth Leaders, Parents, Youth

New Hope Assembly of God
The Meeting Place
Route 101 Amherst, NH 03031
672-2434
Email: newhopeag@hotmail.com

Basketball at MCA starts Nov. 19th

Dear Parents & Athletes,

Basketball season is just around the corner. We will have a boys and a girls team again this year. Ages are 7th -12th grades. Paul Sontag will be coaching the boys team and Lenette Peterson will be coaching the girls team. Homeschoolers are welcome. Practice will be as follows:

The girls team will practice every other Monday evening at the High Mowing High School from 7:00-9:00 PM and on Saturdays at Heron Pond Elementary School from 11:00-12:30.

The boys team will practice Friday mornings at Heron Pond Elementary School from 6:00-7:15 AM and every other Monday evening at the High Mowing High School from 7:00-9:00 PM. A schedule of games will be forth coming

Boys practice will begin Monday Nov. 19th . Bring Permission slip and money to practice if you have NOT TURNED IT INTO THE OFFICE. Homeschoolers cannot begin unless a emergency form is complete with other paper work.

There is a $75.00 fee per player and no family will pay more than $100.00.

This year parents can access the registration/permission form straight from the web site. Please just click on http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/sitemap.htm’ and fill out the form. Your fee can be brought to the gym or mailed to the school.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Coach Sontag either by calling 673-9608 or at paulsontag@comcast.net and Coach Peterson either at shebec@juno.com or by calling 429-9544.

Thank you in advance for giving us the opportunity to coach your athletes and look forward to seeing everyone at our games.

Yours in fitness,


Paul Sontag/Lenette M. Peterson
Boys & Girls Basketball Coaches

Open House for PBL Project Based Learning, Tuesday Nov. 20th, 6:45

We have finished our first round of PBL projects, ending the first quarter. We are quite satisfied with the results and would like to share them with our school family and friends on Tuesday Nov. 20 at 6:45. Students will be present to explain their projects. We will culminate our evening with two exemplary project presentations. They are about 1o minutes in length. Light refreshments will be served. This evening will give parents a closer look into the skills that make PBL such a good tool for preparing our youth to serve the Lord in an emerging global economy that is changing rapidly and demanding a new skill and mind set.

Our PBL theme for the first quarter was integrated with our history curriculum, the Greek and Roman time periods. The following is the list of presenters and projects with each respective topic and driving question.

PBL Presentations

· Team- Daving Hartling + Ben Bickmore

Topic- Tantalus
Driving question- “What is it like to suffer for eternity?”

· Team- Josh Arnold + Luke Maillet

Topic- Battle of Thermopylae
Driving question- “What were the Greek battle tactics?”

· Team- Feng-Yu Kuan(Jack) + Daniel Hartling

Topic- Chariot Racing
Driving question- “What attracted the Romans to the chariot races?”

· Team- Jacob Phillips + Adam Gibson

Topic- The Greek Battle of Salamis
Driving question- “Why was the Battle of Salamis a turning point in the Persian War?”

· Team- Jay + Michaela Reichl

Topic- Medieval Castles
Driving question- “What was the importance of the medieval castle?”

· Team- Won-Young

Topic- Ancient Olympic games
Driving question- “What is the origin, purpose, schedule, and nature of the ancient Olympics?”

· Team- Kayla Ray + Judith Haynes

Topic- Greek Fashion
Driving question- “What pieces of ancient Greek fashion have influenced fashion today?”

· Team- Kaitlin Hartling + Emily Fenton

Topic- Woman in Ancient Rome
Driving question- “What was life like in Ancient Rome?”

· Team- Ryan Bourgeois + Peter Maillet

Topic- The Roman Coliseum
Driving question- “What are the uses and purposes of the Roman Coliseum with an emphasis on its structure?”

· Team- Tami Arrimbide + Rachel Bourgeois + Shannon Cotter

Topic- The Gladiators
Driving question- “Who were the Gladiators?”

· Team- Luke Greska + Matthew Maillet

Topic- The Battle of TroyDriving question- “How did the capturing of Queen Helen affect the History of Greece and Troy

Literature book for 9-11 class

The next literature book for the 9th-11th English class will be The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare. MCA has a limited number of books available for a $5 rental fee. If you need to purchase the book, the ISBN is 978-0-395-13719-2. The students need these books by next Thursday(11/15). Copies are also available from your local libraries. Don't forget to check out the local used books stores, too.

The Last Soccer Blog of the Season!

The MCA Eagles played a tough Jesse Remington High School team for the championship and came up a bit short. JRHS won the championship 4-0. The first half was a tough 35 minutes and the Eagles found themselves down 0-3 at half time. They came together as a team and played a great second half, but JRHS was tough on defense. This was a great season for the Eagles, they went up against much tougher competition this season. Coach Peterson is already making plans for next season!

A word from Coach Peterson: A great big thank you to everyone who played on the soccer team this season. You guys worked hard and played hard. You came through in a big way this tournament. You guys should be proud of the way you battled back against Parker Academy and Jesse Remington in the playoffs.

Also, thank you to all the parents who drove to all the games, even the far away games! You show of support for the team was fantastic! Thank you to all those parents who helped drive the players to the games, even if you were just driving your own player, it was a big help to me!

Soccer players should return their uniforms to the PE office by Friday, November 16th.

Sports Update

The MCA Eagles played their best game of the season today. This was the first round game of the tournament and the Eagles beat a tough ParkerAcademy team 2-1. Both goals were scored by Won Young Jang. Daniel Hartling had a great game in the net. The whole team played a great game, even Rachel Bourgeois! The Eagles move on to the Winners Bracket and will play Jesse Remington High School for the championship on Thursday, November 8th at 3:00. This is a home game for MCA, come down to the fields on North River Road and cheer the MCA Eagles on to victory!

Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Sontag are frantically working on getting a gym for basketball practice and games. As soon as they get this settled more information will be posted.

Next Parent Advisory Board Meeting

The next PAB meeting will be Nov. 8 @ 7 p.m. at MCA

The first half hour ( 7-7:30) will be open for parent/teacher input, ideas, etc.

We will be changing the B in PAB ( Board) to either Council or Committee at our next meeting. Why the change? Quite simply PAC has a better ring to it than PAB.

The time is now for change!

PBL Project Based Learning Schedule of Presentations

Parents and friends are encouraged to come and support their children and friends. Students have worked very over the last 8 weeks. Grades 7-8 prestations are 7-10 minutes, and Grades 9-11 are 8-12 minutes in length.

Tuesday AM Nov. 6
11 AM Peter M and Ryan B
11:25 AM Rachael B, Tami A, Shanon C
11:50 AM Jerimiah R and Michaela R

Tuesday PM
1 PM Kaitlyn H and Emily
1:25 PM Won Young
1:45 PM Lukr G and Matt. M

Wednesday AM Nov. 7
11 AM Jack K and Dan H
11:25 AM Josh A and Luke M
11:50 AM Ben H and David M

Wednesday PM
1 PM Adam G and Luke G.
1:25 PM Judy H and Kayla R
1:50 PM Ben B and David H

Grades are posted for 7-11

Dear 7-11 parents,

At this point in time grades 7-11 will be posting grades every two weeks. It is just too much computer work to do it every week. We will email or call parents immediately if there is any issue with school work.

Thanks for your patience,
Paul Sontag

Operation Christmas Child

Dear Parents,

Don't forget about Operation Christmas Child.

It works like this; you find an empty shoe box and go to the dollar store. You fill the shoe box with items like pencils, paper, stuffed animals, a Bible, non-weapon toys etc. We will wrap them in class and I will make sure they get sent on their way. If you do not have a shoe box, please just send in some items and I'll make sure there is a shoe box to put them in. There is an $7 shipping cost. Please send in as much as you can afford toward the shipping and I will make up the difference (Lord willing). Not too long ago there was a missionary who came to our church to speak about a village he had visited and most of the children there had their shoe boxes. He commented on how happy they were to receive them. So, this year, I hope and pray that we can give this Christmas to those less fortunate than we are. Won’t you join me in this? Here is the website for more information: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC.asp?MPGID=1

All the shoe boxes must be turned in to me by November 1st. This will give us time to wrap them.

Your students seem very motivated to participate so I hope you will join in their enthusiasm.

In Him,

Mrs. Lehoux

Soccer Update!

10/17 The soccer team played an exciting game, beating the RSEC Academy 7-1. Everyone played hard and the score shows it! Our goal scorers were: Peter Maillet had two, Mimi Cianci, Won Young Jang, Becca Peterson, Pilar Stealy, Kirsten Weber and Yvonne Zagarites all had one apiece. Dan Hartling played an awesome game in goal.

10/22 MCA went up against Jesse Remington High School today and it was a tough game. MCA came out on fire and scored the first goal. That woke up the beast and Jesse followed with four goals in the first half of the game. MCA scored one more time in the second half, both goals were scored by Peter Maillet, but Jesse also scored four more goals. The MCA Eagles lost 2-8, this was their biggest loss of the season.

The Eagles play Concord Christian away on Thursday. This should be a good game, if you have nothing to do and find yourself in Concord, stop by the Clinton Street Fields and cheer the team on to victory!

The soccer team will have one more game after this; Monday, October 29th the team travels to TriCity for the last regular season game. The top four teams from our division will be playing in a tournament onTuesday/Thursday, November 6/8. The tournament will be held at the MCAA fields on North River Road. Game time will be 3:00 for the tournament.

Project Based Learning PBL Presentation Nov. 5-7

Parents and friends who would like to see the PBL presentations should plan for one of the three days, Nov 5th , 6th or 7th. First come, first served. Talk with your child and send me an email paulsontag@comcast.net to sign up for specific day and time. Schedule will run 11 AM to 12:15 PM and 1PM to 2:15 PM each of the three days.
Thanks,
Mr. Sontag

Museum of Science Dress code 7-11

For the Boston Museum of Science Field Trip Oct. 24th the standard is nice jeans and an MCA polo shirt. School dress code is also acceptable. Any other garments should neat, clean and tidy. Thanks
MCA staff

Concord Christian Game

Directions to Clinton St. Fields:

Go to 93 North follow thru the toll booths to I-89. Take the exit for Route 89 and follow to Exit 2, Clinton St. Take a right off exit 2. The fields are about ½ mile up on the right, just after a nice housing development.

Soccer Game Moved!!!

ATTENTION SOCCER TEAM:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH GAME HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25TH! THIS GAME WILL BE IN CONCORD AND WE WILL LEAVE THE SCHOOL AT 2:00 PM.

Science Museum Permission Slip and Money

All 7-11 Parets,
I am getting a little worried since I have no money and no permission slips for Science Museum Field Trip for grades 7-11. Oct 24th is next Wednsesday. See previous blog for info and hotlink to permissiion slip.
Thanks,
Paul Sontag

Parent Meeting reminder Thurs 7PM

This is an important meeting. Adjustments are much easier to make earlier in the year. Please, one family representative. PAB has good and exciting news. Parent Advisory Board is the HEART of PDE, Parent Directed Education.
Paul Sontag

Finally-View your Children's Grades!! Get your login Info 1st!!

Hello MCA Family,

The grade section of the website for students in 7-11 is now up and running! While the elementary does not post grades on the website, the MCA Family Directory is posted in this section as well and must be accessed via the same method.

For the sake of confidentiality, it is imperative that the username and password you are given be kept for your eyes only (parents only, not the child or any other friend or relative) as this portion of the website may also be used to communicate sensitive information to parents.

For this reason, we are asking that each family send an email to MCA with the subject line WEBSITE LOGIN. MCA will in turn send you your username and password in a response to that email so that you can be looking for it and get it before your children do if they use the same email address.

Thanks so much for the patience you have displayed as we worked out the bugs to this long-awaited website feature!

MCA Office Angel

Hi MCA Family,

This is a friendly reminder to parents of students in grades 9-11 that the PSAT will be administered this Wednesday, October 17th. If you have not already done so, please be sure to send in the $15 fee immediately so that your child may take the test. If your child will not be participating, please let us know and please keep him or her home on the day of the test as there will be no alternative work given. Thank you!

Directions To Parker Academy

Parker Academy Home Soccer Field - White’s Park - Concord, NH
From South of Concord:
North on Interstate 93
Take exit 14, turn left at end of ramp
Proceed west, to the fifth set of lights (intersection of North State Street and Centre Street).
Turn right on to North State Street and continue for approximately ¼ mile
Turn left on to Washington Street. Continue on Washington Street until you come to Franklin Pierce Law School on the right-hand side of Washington Street.
Take the first right after the law school onto White Street. As you turn onto White Street, you will see White Park directly in front.
Continue on White Street until the gate on the left-hand side, which is the entrance to the park. Parking lot is in front of you as you turn in to the park. Soccer field is on your right

From North of Concord:
South on Interstate 93
Take exit 14, turn right at the end of the ramp
Proceed west to the third sets of lights, (intersection of North State Street and Centre Street)
Turn right on to North State Street and continue for approximately ¼ mile
Turn left on to Washington Street. Continue on Washington Street until you come to Franklin Pierce Law School on the right-hand side of Washington Street.
Take the first right after the law school onto White Street. As you turn onto White Street, you will see White Park directly in front.
Continue on White Street until the gate on the left-hand side, which is the entrance to the park. Parking lot is in front of you as you turn in to the park. Soccer field is on your right

Attention Skiers & Snow boarders!

Winter is just around the corner and so is Ski Club! MCA usually goes toPats Peak Fridays during the second session, which starts February 15th and goes for five weeks, not counting Winter Break Week. I need to know who is interested in going and if you want to try and get first session, which starts January 2nd. First session usually has more snow than the second, that's my only concern. If we do switch to first session, we would not be able to have Friday, we would switch to Tuesday.

PLEASE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EITHER ONE CONTACT MRS. PETERSON RIGHT AWAY!!!! LET HER KNOW WHICH ONE YOU WANT!!! THIS IS IMPORTANT!!! HER E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: shebec@juno.com.

Important Parent Teacher Fellowship Meeting Thursday 10/18

Dear Family,
Just a reminder for the PTF meeting on Thursday at 7 PM. It is important that at least one family member is there is person. We need input especially on communication and we need to give instruction regarding grading site on the web. The agenda is as follows:
1. PAB or Parent Advisory has a great deal to report on their formation and goals.
2. Personal Grading page on web needs review and explanation.
3. Update on PBL Project-Based Learning. What is the role of parent and mentors.
4. Q & A


Paul Sontag

Field Trip to Boston Museum of Science

Because of the foresight of Mrs. Lehous we have a great opportunity to visit the Boston Museum of Science for an entrance fee of only $2 The following information will help you fill out the necessary permission slip.http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf

Grades 7-11 Oct 24th

Elementary Oct 26th

Where: The Boston Museum of Science

Address: Science Park Boston, MA 02114

Phone #: 617-723-2500 (Mrs. Lehoux’s Cell: 978-855-8816)617-723-2
Date: Fri. 10/26/2007 ( Mr. Sontag 603 801 3869)

Leaving/Returning 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $6.00 per person (includes $3.00 for gas, $1.00 towards parking and $2.00 admission)

Chaperones/Drivers: Needed

Notes: Please have all money and permission slip turned in by Friday, 10/19/07. Please cash only . This will simplify the administration of monies.

Pack your child a bagged lunch. We will be eating at the museum.

Soccer Team Update

10/9 The soccer team faced a very tough Jesse Remington team today and got crushed 6-1. Jesse came out hard and fast and MCA couldn't catch up. Peter Maillet had the only goal for MCA. Sheila Peterson had a strong game on defense. The team will try to regroup for TriCity on the 10th. This will be a home game, so come down to North River Road and cheer on the MCA Eagles!

10/10 The MCA Eagles came to the game with their game faces on ready toplay and play they did! TriCity played them tough, outscoring the Eagles in the first half, but MCA turned it on in the second half and went ahead 3-2 on a Ryan Bourgeois goal. Peter Maillet scored an insurance goal and MCA went on to win 5-3. Ryan and Peter each scored two goals, Josh Arnold had the other goal. Won Young Jang played a great game in goal for MCA.

Our next two games are as follows:
10/15 we're away at the Parker Academy in Concord and on 10/17 we're home against the RSEC Academy. Game time is 3:30, come out and cheer your team on to victory!

Coxsackie Virus Alert

Dear Parents,

It has come to our attention that one of our elementary students has been diagnosed with the Coxsackie Virus. This is also known as hand, foot and mouth disease. It is contagious and the child will not be in school for the rest of the week. Please watch your child for painful red blisters in the throat and on the tongue, gums, hard palate, inside of the cheeks, and the palms of hands and soles of the feet. Sometimes the virus presents itself with a mild fever and body aches. For more information check out this website: http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/coxsackie.html

If you suspect your child may have any of the symptoms listed above, please keep your child home.

Thank you.

MCA soccer team tough match

MCA soccer team lost another tough match. They lost 4-2 to a very strong Concord Christian Academy. MCA got goals from Peter Maillet and PilarStealy. Won Young Jung played an awesome game in goal for the Eagles. The team came on strong in the second half, but couldn't catch up.

They have two games next week: Tuesday is away at Jesse Remington and Wednesday they are home against TriCity Christian Academy. Come down toNorth River Road and cheer the team on!

Change in Soccer Schedule!!!

ATTENTION SOCCER PLAYERS: October 9th is now an AWAY game and October 22nd is now a HOME game. There was a conflict on our field, so we had to flip flop the games. Game time remains the same.

Parenting Teen Opportunity

Light of the World Church is offering a parenting teen study in a small group format. It is a 6 week course of study meeting every other week starting Oct 8th. The first class will be introductory and distribution materials.

It is better to start training early than arrive at desperate place when your teens are already there.

Hosting the course will be couples Paul and Joan Sontag, Dave and Joni Marra, and Pat and Trisha Dion. All have had experience with teens and now have children in or graduated from college.

Come joins us and have fun as we learn. Contract PaulSontag@comcast.net for details. Limited to first 8 couple or single parents. Visit this website check out materials on parenting teens.
http://www.familylife.com/homebuilders/studies.asp

PSAT Testing Oct. 17th

All students in grades 9-11 will be taking PSAT's Oct. 17th. These tests are valuable evaluation tools and very helpful in starting the college journey. Merit scholarship are also determined from these tests. The cost is $15 per student payable before the test. Please send cash or check make out to MCA.

Parent Teacher Meeting Thursday, Oct 18, 7 PM

MCA staff believes we have had a good beginning to the school year, but it is important to get your feedback. Please plan to attend a Parent Teacher meeting Oct. 18th at 7 PM. The newly formed Parent Advisory Board will be part of the agenda for the evening to update you on their progress. The online grading system will be functioning. We want to give an explanation and update on that as well.

The parent involvement has truly blessed us as a staff. Come and taste that he Lord is GOOD!!

Paul Sontag

7 & 8 Field Trip to Ponemah Bog, Tuesday PM

Notice to parents of 7 & 8 grade students. Science class will be travelling
to Ponemah Bog in Amherst, Tuesday Oct 2, for a tour and investigation of the bog. We will return by 2:45 PM. No change in school dress code is required, but girls should wear slacks. Binoculars and digital camera would be a great benefit.
Paul Sontag

Soccer Update!!

The soccer team lost a tough match to the Parker Academy. MCA had goals by Peter Maillet and Josh Arnold. Parker came out strong and MCA was always trying to play catch up. The team will try to get back on the winning track when they play Concord Christian on October 3rd. This will be a home game, come down to the MCAA field and cheer the team on!

MCA 2 Parker Academy 3

Soccer Team Wins Season Opener!

9/18 Soccer Team Wins Season Opener! The soccer team won their firstgame of the season, beating RSEC 4-0. Goals were scored by Ben Bickmore,Saisha Durham, Kirsten Weber and Joshua Arnold. Everyone played a greatgame, and the team is ready for their next game against the ParkerAcademy on Wednesday, 9/26. Come down to the MCAA field on N. River Roadand cheer the team on!Schedule page: The message on the bottom of the page can be taken off. Would you please add a win/loss column, maybe beside Game Time. I thinkthe Game Time column can be moved over towards Home/Away Column. DATE TEAM HOME/AWAY GAME TIME WIN/LOSS MCA 4 RSEC 0

Scrips and the IRS!!!

Hello MCA Family!

Please pay special attention to this entry if you currently participate or plan to at some point participate in the SCRIPS fundraising program. MCA is required to have on file a W-9 from each person that participates in the SCRIPS program. This is because SCRIPS generates a taxable income. The following is a link to the W-9 form which can be printed, then filled out and sent in with your next SCRIPS order. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf . This link will also be posted on the website shortly. Our book keeper cannot apply the tuition reduction credits you generate without this form on file. The next SCRIPS order is being placed on this coming Thursday, September 27th.

Thank you!

MCA Office Angel

Elementary School Art Fee

Hello Elementary Parents,

It has come to my attention that there are still a few people who have not paid the $10.00 art fee. If it is not received by next Tuesday, unfortunately your child will not be able to participate in art. If you aren't sure if it has been paid, please e-mail me and I will let you know.

Thank you so much!

May God Bless You Always!

In Him,

Mrs. Lehoux

Mrs Peterson needs a Sub Friday - Earn Parent Hours!!

Mrs. Peterson needs asubstitute for this Friday September 21, 11:00-2:00. I will leave all the equipmentneeded and a lesson plan. I will be on Mr. Sontag's trip until Friday morning and then I have a funeral on Friday. This will earn four ParentHours! Anyone interested please call Mrs. Peterson at 429-9544 or533-0464.

Nascar Success. Don't forget to fill out volunteer Hours

Thanks Family.

We made over $1000 on both days at Nascar fundraiser. PTL. Don't forget to fill out volunteer hours and well as community service hours for students. Forms are found on the web. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/forms.htm Genoveva Kolachi is our new parent voluinteer coordinator. She will be contacting you to make sure you stay up to date with all your volunteer hours. Be sure to turn in forms to the AM receptionist. Please complete forms for all the hours you have served up to the present by Sept 30th. Policy states that vlounteer hours need to be verified with in two weeks of date serving.

Elementary Field Trip, Transportation and Attire

Dear Elementary Parents,

Mrs. Hallowell, Miss Owen and I would like to take your Elementary students to the McLeod Brother's Apple Orchard in Milford. However, we have not gotten enough drivers. We are scheduled for Wednesday, September 19th with a rain date of September 20th. We will leave the school at 12:45 PM and return by 2:30 PM.

Mrs. Arnold has graciously offered to drive her 12 passenger van and Mrs. Stigliano and I can seat the rest! Please don't forget to send in $2.00 if you want your child to pick apples for you. We will be leaving at 12:45 PM on Wednesday.Field Trip Attire:

Children may come to school dressed in plain jeans, navy blue shorts or navy blue sweatpants with MCA polo shirt or t-shirt. This is the proper dress for any field trip

Thank you!

Mrs. Lehoux

Morning Receptionist Monday and Wednesday

One of our AM monitors has had a change in plans and can not continue. Please consider this position. It is very important to beginning our day on the right foot. Please communication through email.

Paul

Nascar Reminder

Please communicate with us if you have any changes in your plans. We are still a little light for our 20 person commitment for Sunday. Gather all your friends 14 and older and let's make a fun day of it.

Remember Saturday people meet at MCA at 3:30 PM
Sunday people meet at MCA at 1:30 PM

Cape Cod, Adubon Science Trip, Sept. 19 - 21

Cape Cod Environmental Science Trip
Outdoor Learning
September 19 - 21


September 19 – 21 the Environmental Science class will travel to Cape Cod for three days of science activities and camping. The following is the trip schedule
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Leave MCA 8 AM Wednesday 9/19
Return MCA 6-7 PM Friday 9/21

Accommodations: Camping at Nickerson State Park, Brewster, MA

Activities:

9/19 Herring River Canoe and Kayak Trip
9/20 Wellfleet Audubon
Shorebird and Salt Marsh guided tour
Tidal Flat investigation
Green Building Presentation
9/21 National Seashore Salt Pond, Kayak and Canoe Trip

Cost: $30

Food: Items assigned to individual students $5 -$10

Needs: Canoes and Kayaks 4-6 person tents

Equipment list online http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/trips.htm

Download permission slip, return by Sept 13th http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf

Parents welcome

Paul Sontag

Pumpkin Festival Silient Auction Help Needed Immediately

From our Orientation meetings, one of the prime ways we are going to fund the supplemental curriculum, art, music, drama etc. is from the three major fundraisers. The Pumpkin Festival Auction is OCT 5 and 6. This is an immediate need. Cheryl Stuart-Vail needs 2-3 helpers. Please contact her for details by Thurs. Sept. 6. stuartvail@verizon.net.

I am offering a day sail on Boston Harbor because I have a sailboat. Would you please consider offering some kind of quality service or item. The last auction we ran was a big success.

Paul

Assignments 7 - 11 are on line

Check it out. Parents PLACE. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/PrivateParents/Assignments%20Sept%204-6.pdf I hope this helps parents and students. If you have suggestions comments fora clearer format please email the school. If there are changes, they will appear on your child's homework sheet and they will be updated on the web.
Pray for our first week of school
MCA / PDE Staff

Soccer Equipment!

Sports Warehouse on Amherst St. by Gold's Gym is going out of business.

They are liquidating all of their inventory starting today Sept. 1st, 2007.

Example Sale:

1 pair men's soccer shoes, 2 pairs soccer socks, 1 pair of shin guards=$20 total cost

---Trisha Dion

Scrips and Stop and Shop Benefits

Hello Parents,

Do you shop at Stop and Shop? If not, consider this...

1. For every $100 you spend you earn a $10 gift card.
2. For every Scrips Stop and Shop gift card you buy
you earn 2.4% back toward tuition.
3. When you register your Stop and Shop card you then
help the school earn money for every dollar you spend!

So, let's say you spend $500 a month on groceries. This is what you would earn:

1. $50 in gift cards toward next month's groceries
2. $12 a month off tuition (that's $120 a year!)
3, More $ for the school. (% depends on what is spent)

So, please register your Stop and Shop card at the Customer Service desk when you go next time, or e-mail you card number to Milford Christian Academy and someone will register it for you.

Happy Shopping!

MCA Needs almost completely filled

Thanks Family!!
Response has been great. Parent Advisory Steering Committee will meet next week.
The following needs remain. Pray if the Lord may be leading you to serve in one of the following areas:
1. One day AM receptionist Tuesday or Thursday
2. AM monitor 7 and 8, 11AM to 12 PM, Mon and Weds.
3. Elementary music teacher
4. Volunteer coordinator, someone to coordinate all the volunteers, can be done remotely.
Respond by emailing milfordchristianacademy @comcast.net

Elementary School Open House Wednesday 8/28

All Elementary Students and Parents are invited to attend an open house at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Aug. 29th. We will begin in the sanctuary and go over some general rules. Then we will go downstairs where students and parents can tour their classroom and have any questions answered by their teacher.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

-Mrs. Lehoux and Mrs. Hallowell

Last Orientation Meeting Tuesday 7 PM

We had our first orientation meeting on Thursday evening. It was very informative and engaging. Be prepared to do more than just sit and absorb information. This is not a meeting to miss. Critical website instruction and intro to Project Based Learning. Bring your children 7 - 11.

Help needed next week to prepare for school.

MCA classroom teachers need help cleaning and preparing rooms for the start of school. Any time during the week can be accommodated. Also some playground repairs need to be done for those with some carpentry skills. Thanks

Soccer Practice starts Monday 8/27

All soccer players grades 7-12 bring permission slip,money $50, and soccer ball to North River Rd Field in Milford on Monday, Aug 27 at 3PM. Homeschoolers can take the permission slip off the webite http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/sports.htm under Forms and Sports. Checkout 2007 schedule. Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday. Coach Peterson is waiting.

Testing for all new students

Testing for all new students, elementary and high school, will be Friday August 24, at 9 AM.

Orientations Nights, Choose one to attend.

August 23, Thursday 7 PM , OR August 28, Tuesday , 7 PM

Just a reminder for the all important Orientation Night meetings. Students 7 - 11 should attend this meeting.

Project Based Learning Introduction

Project Based Learning PBL

To learn about the specific PBL curriculum that MCA will be using this year please investigate the following site, Buck Institute of Education, BIE. http://www.bie.org/index.php/site/PBL/pbl_handbook/

This website is extensive (please investigate the comprehensive menu) and designed to give teachers and parents a close look at the process their students will use. This PBL program is designed especially for middle and high school students. The great benefit to teachers is the fact that it allow students of different learning styles and academic ability to work successfully side by side.

MCA will be adding a Biblical Worldview component to this proven program. We will be following this handbook very closely. You will find much information that will help you support your child this year. You may be asked to mentor a student in your area of expertise. This manual will be your guide. More on Orientation night.
Paul

Scripts Directions

Scrips Directions:
1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com

2. Create a user account with email address and password.

3. Enter enrollment code: F92827LD14455.

4, Place orders for scrips cards at stores you use regularly.

5.Orders will be processed on every other Thursday beginning August 23.

6. Picked up at the school every other Thursday beginning August 30 at 3pm.

7.Checks for orders must be written out to Milford Christian Academy Scrips and must be mailed to the school a minimum of 3 business days prior to the process date.

Checks will need to be cleared in order for your orders to be processed. If they have not been cleared your order will be held back until the following scheduled order date. If you order $200 in cards you will receive $200 in cards. Two times per year we will send out a report of your total purchased cards and your subsequent tuition reduction (%60 of the discount accrued from total purchases). Once approved, tution reduction will be applied to balance remaining or next semesters tuition depending upon time of year. Expected reports will be set up for January to be applied in February for current year tuition and July applied in August for upcoming year tuition. If you have questions on sign up or procedures please contact volunteer coordinator Cheryl Stuart-Vail at 673-7417 or stuartvail@verizon.net.

Exciting Reading Program for Elementary

Hello Elementary Parents,

Mrs. Hallowell and I are so excited about the upcoming school year. I wanted to let you know about an exciting two day seminar we attended on DIBELS. What is that? You are most likely wondering. Well, it stands for The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. It is something that many school districts, including Milford, use to help pinpoint literacy problems in children early on. It is basically a standardized test that is given to a student three times throughout the school year. Through this series of tests a teacher is able to find out what area of reading a child is struggling in. It’s also a great way to determine which reading group a child should be in. If a child is tested and an area of struggle identified, then the teacher and the parents work close together to put into place a plan. The child is monitored again two weeks later to see if the change is working. If it’s working great, if not, a different plan is put into place and so on. This year, we are planning on testing the first and third graders to start. We may end up testing all the kids, but we wanted to commit to what we know we could handle. You can get more information on DIBELS at http://dibels.uoregon.edu.

Also, I wanted to mention to you that we are looking for a few moms to help out with reading groups this year. I am a person who likes to have all my ducks lined up in a neat little row, so if you are interested, please drop me an e-mail to let me know. Thanks so much. You can e-mail me at petraforce@aol.com.

Looking forward to seeing all of you this year!

In Him,

Mrs. Lehoux

Dates to Remember

Aug. 23 or 28 7 PM Orientation Nights (much new important info)

Aug 27 - 30 Teacher orientation and work week, need parents to help
Sign up by email, Any day or Monday and Wednesday evenings

Aug 30 10 AM Volunteer and teacher workshop

Sept 4 7:55 AM First Day of School

Sept 15 & 16 3- 9 PM Nascar ( to fund PE program, need 20 each day)

Sept 19 - 21 Outdoor Learning Trip 9-11


** Remember, tuition is due on the first of the month

First Tuition Payment

Hello Family,
First tuition payment was due no later than August 7. PTL most have been right on time. If you are one of the few late ones remember to add 10% late charge.
Paul

Building Community through volunteerism

What does volunteering at MCA / PDE mean?

MCA /PDE volunteerism represents ownership and community. The new structure of MCA is designed to reduce overhead cost and make Christian school affordable to moderate income families. Volunteering is not only a way to defer direct cost, but to build a sense of community and ownership. We predicate the quality of our program on families participating in necessary and essential ways. No one job is more glorious or essential than any other. The Bible speaks very clearly of distinct parts making up the perfectly functioning body. Each part needs the other. For example, if you are a family that does not have the flex time to work on site, or could afford to pay the additional $500 in lieu of 40 hours of volunteer service, this would allow MCA to hire the needed service that the school family does not have within its direct resources. The following list represents a variety of diverse jobs that need to be filled, but equally important, to build community and ownership.
· Teaching Fine Arts, music, drama, computer or other enrichment classes.
· Janitorial or maintenance work weekends or after school
· AM Receptionist 8 – 9 AM, not necessarily everyday
· AM arrival and PM dismissal monitors.
· Reading group and teacher aide
· Monitors for study hall, computer lab, PBL
· Recess and lunch monitors

Others areas of service:
· School event days
· Field trips
· Workday, late Aug TBA

Many have already volunteered, some have already completed their hours this summer, and some we have not heard from. Please email MCA to signup or inquire more about any particular area of service. Your email will be directed to the appropriate person. info@milfordchristianacademy.org

* Any job that requires student interaction comes with training. You will be supported and instructed.

Simplified Bookordering 7-12

Dear Parents,
A few parents have called concerning book orders. The following is my advice for the simplest way to order books. BE SURE TO CHECK ALL ISBN #’s ON BOOKLIST AT MCA WEBSITE http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/booklistpg1.pdf, OR THRUGH THE ACCOMPANYING EXCEL DOCUMENT. There are lab fees and project learning fees that complete your book fee. These documents were also sent to you in an email.

1. Online. Means use ether EBay or Amazon, or other provider
2. MCA. Means email school indicating the specific books that MCA has for sale, get confirmation, send a check and the books will be waiting for you the first day of school.
3. NC Means the book has to be purchased new and it is a consumable.

7 / 8 books:
English
Wordly Wise NC Educational Publishing Service EPS
Grammar NC ABEKA
Bronze online

Math
Saxon 87 2nd Ed. Online

History
World Studies MCA
The Story of Liberty online

Science
Life Science MCA

Bible
Experiencing God online
Growing up Christian online

9/ 11 books

English
Wordly Wise NC EPS
Grammar Handbook ABEKA
English Lit MCA
Plato’s Republic online

Math
Geometry MCA or online

History
World History MCA

Science
Environmental Science online
Life Science MCA

Bible
Deadliest Monster online
Experiencing the Cross online
The Greatest Among You online

Visiting regularly? Booklist Correction

Hello MCA / PDE Family,
There is a correction under the 7/8 Science curriculum. The new book is Life Science from Bob Jones Press. The price is $10. If you have already ordered Order and Reality from ABEKA, MCA will buy the book or exchange for the new text.
Paul