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.