Christmas Gifts from God to MCA

The presence of His Son in our daily life is obviously the most precious gift of all, but He also uses other people to bless as well.

Through the Harris' and another school family we have 20 new (upgraded with monitors, keyboards and mice, all Pentium 4) computers is our lab. Through PAC and matching funds we also have another $4000 for development, ear-marked for elementary needs.

We also have new carpets in the elementary classrooms. This will help with warmth and cleaning which was the motivating factor for the change.

God is good all the time, regardless of His earthly gifts. I pray we all find Him in a special way this Christmas. Emmanuel!

Paul Sontag

Grades are posted for Grades 7-12

Most students have been given a hard copy of their grades. 11 th and 12th grads will receive a hard copy on Thursday.

MCA Staff

No School Weds. Dec. 17

See you tomorrow at The Dinner Theater.

MCA Staff

No Boy's Basketball Practice Tuesday Dec. 16

Heron Pond Gym is being used as a shelter.
Coach Sontag

MCA has school on Monday Dec. 15

Dear School Family,

If you can not attend school, please check in and tell us your state of affairs so we can pray for you.

Our first goal is to have a successful Dinner / Theater on Thursday night. Friday we will have a delayed opening. School begins at 9 AM.

Our second goal is to complete PBL this week before Christmas break. Binder check and Reflective Paper were due last week. Please check with your child to make sure your child is up to date. Please have your child practice their presentation in front of an audience many times.

Check the blog for assignments adjustments. We are trying to contact all upper school families to inform them of assignments and deadlines.

MCA Staff

Basketball game with SMCA postponed

No practice Friday AM
Coach Sontag

No School Thursday, December 11, 2008

Dear Parents,

Please remember that students in the upper school especially have their assignments online and are responsible for completing them. We have learned from last year that snow days should not be wasted days academically. If, by chance, they are not prepared to complete assignments they should concentrate on their PBL presentations. We have emphasized that they can not read their presentation from their notes. They must be looking at the audience at least 60% of the time. They need to practice their complete presentation out loud, in front of an audience, many times, five or more. This is something they can do even if they did not bring books home.


If you find that your child was not prepared to work at home, please use this as a lesson in preparing better the next time.

Looking forward to the Dinner/ Theater tomorrow night.

There is still a chance of a delayed opening tomorrow, but those involved in cooking need to make a special effort to get to school since they are cooking all day with Chef Nick.

Thanks,

MCA Staff

11th and 12th Grade Field Trip Details

Dresscode for Aquarium Field Trip is jeans and MCA polo shirt. We have 12 passes to the Aquarium thanks to parent and student diligence. Please bring a minimum of $25 for passes $8, gas, parking, and IMAX. Will share all fixed cost and return any surplus money. Lunch may be bought at Fanuiel Hall or bagged. Barring traffic problems we will return by 5 PM. Please help your child to keep up with assignments. They understand they must manage their time with PBL presentation next week.

Thanks,
Paul Sontag

Christmas Dinner Tickets are Here!

It is time to pick up the Christmas Dinner tickets that you've ordered. Pick up times are Wednesday and Thursday between 8 AM and 9 AM and between 2:15 PM and 2:40 PM or Friday between 8 AM and 9 AM ONLY. Please don't wait until Friday evening.

MCA Boys Basketball Team logs First Win 59-39

MCA Boys Bsaketball team won their first game against Holy Family of Manchester. The team won on its strong defensive effort at the beginning of the second half. Ryan Bourgeois scored 26 points and Peter Maillet added 22. The next game is Monday at Jesse Remington in Auburn, NH.

Coach Sontag

11th and 12th Grade Aquarium Field Trip

The juniors and seniors will be taking a field trip to the New England Aquarium in Boston this Wednesday, December 10th. We will be leaving at 8 and arriving back to the school around 5. Please print off and complete an out of town field trip form and return it to the school by Tuesday.

http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf

The total cost of the field trip will be $20 if everyone gets a pass. Student have ID given to them to get a library card at the Milford library. If they do not get a pass they will have to play regular price $32.

Students may bring a bagged lunch or buy food at Faneuil Hall.

Paul Sontag

Need a Last Minute Tax Deduction?

If you are looking for a last minute tax deduction, then please consider giving to Milford Christian Academy. As a non-profit organization, MCA relies on the generosity of others, both in volunteer capacity as well as monetarily, to help the school function smoothly. Money received from donations goes toward the general operating expenses of the school including, but not limited to, classroom supplies and equipment, office supplies, utlities, building maintenance, etc. If you do decide to give, please put "donation" in the memo and have your check into the office no later than Noon on Friday, December 19th.

Thank you so much and be blessed!

Angel Tree

Dear MCA Family-

As a ministry of Light of the World Christian Church, MCA is participating in Angel Tree. Angel tree is a program that brings food and gifts to local families of inmates. There is a donation box at the school to collect non-perishable food and toiletry items. Paper products for both the kitchen and the bathroom are always welcome as well as a gift card, in any amount, to a local grocery store. (You may also visit the LWCC website for more details.)

We have also "adopted" a 10 year old boy in the local area. We would like to encourage each student to donate one dollar toward this cause. If each student brought in one dollar, then we could plan to purchase an article of clothing as well as a play item. It seems that this child likes Tech Decks and skateboarding, and wears a size 10-12 in both tops and bottoms. It is not expected that any parent/student would shop for this child, however, if the Lord moves you to do that, then that would most certainly be a blessing. We are ultimately looking to collect one dollar from each student to support this child. If you could plan to give this donation to the office (through your child's teacher) no later than December 12th, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support!

May God Bless you this joyful season!
MCA Staff

Half Day of School - Friday Dec. 19th

Please note that Friday December 19th will be a half day for the entire school, as we begin our Christmas break. We will be dismissing at noon!
This half day will contain an all school chapel, activities and parties! More information will follow.

Blessings
MCA Staff

Dinner & Christmas Play - December 12th!

Dear MCA Family-

This is just a reminder regarding the MCA Christmas program on Friday December 12th! Please plan to support the culinary arts class by coming for dinner at 6pm.

Tickets are currently on sale and the order form can be downloaded from our website through a previous blog. The dinner serves as the culinary arts class final exam, as well as a school fundraiser. Orders must be in by Friday December 5th!

Then, plan to attend our Christmas Play "Send'n Out Love" put on by our elementary students and directed by our parent volunteer, Angela Lehoux. The play will start at 7:15 pm.

Due to the increased number of activities occurring this night, we will plan to start serving dinner promptly at 6:00pm.

See you there!
Praise God for you all and many blessings this Christmas season.

Blessings,
MCA Staff

Wednesday, Thanksgiving Chapel and Celebration

MCA will have a special day of Thanksgiving and Celebration. We hope parents will consider this an important day of building school community and even consider joining us. Upper school will have a 2 academic classes, Bible and Spanish. We will then move to a variety of activities including an arts and crafts fundraiser, worship practice, food prep, fellowship with food and Chapel (10:45). Dismissal is 12 PM.
Happy Thanksgiving,
MCA Staff

Attention Soccer Families

Things have changed a bit for the banquet! We don't want you to feel that you have to leave any family members home, so please feel free to invite the whole immediate family. We will make room for everyone! Coach P

Dear MCA Parents and Students-

We want to take a moment to “brush up” on the school dress code, as well as eating in the classrooms.
As the winter months quickly approach, we want to remind you that the dress code allows for navy blue or dark green fleece jackets or pullovers and crew neck pullover sweatshirts. The “MCA” logo is not required on the fleece or sweatshirt, but no other writing is allowed. The sweaters that are listed in the handbook apply to uniform sweaters available for purchase only, and do not apply to any general blue or green sweater that you may have at home. Coats/Jackets are not allowed at any point inside, during the school day. This applies to lunch, chapel and class time.
(There are plain blue or green crew neck sweatshirts available at WalMart for less than $10 each.)
Also, the pants required for both boys and girls must reflect Docker style pants. Jeans are not acceptable, nor are pants of the correct color with rivets, as this would imply jeans.
We, in the upper school, have been a bit relaxed in the area of eating in class; therefore, we are reminding students that they are allowed to eat during the designated snack times only, as well as lunch time. Obviously, if there is a special occasion due to a class activity or holiday, then eating will be allowed. During all other times, however, no food is allowed during class time (whether it be an instructional day or a lab day). Water is allowed in a clear water bottle at any point during the day.

Thank you for your attention to these details as we strive to serve faithfully in the small things as well as the large.

God Bless You All.

We pray that you enjoy this season of thanksgiving waiting….waiting for the birth of our savior!

Blessings,
MCA Staff

7 & 8 Field Trip to Purgatory Falls, Mont Vernon

Thursday 11/20 Students from the 7th and 8th grade class will hike the Purgaory Falls trail. This is a 5 mile hike from Lower Falls to Upper Falls. Parents are welcome. No Field Trip form is needed and there is no charge. Janelle Ostroski will be our other adult chaperon. We will leave MCA at 12 noon.

Bring:
1. Bag lunch and water bottle. Daypack is optional
2. Good footwear, warm clothing, hat and gloves. Temperature is only going to reach the high 30's.
3. Students may wear hiking clothing to school. MCA teeshirt, sweatshirt, or polo shirt required.
4. Digital camera is a good extra.

Students will return to MCA at 3 PM.

Paul Sontag

Suggestions for Christmas Dinner Tickets

1. No tickets for dinner will be sold at the door
2. When you submit your forms, turn them into the office or send them into the classroom
3. Parents pick up their tickets at the office
Thank you!

First Quarter Grades are Posted, Grades 1-12

As you view your grades you will find a box marked POVH that records the number of Primary Operational Volunteer Hours you have logged through the volunteer coordinator, Lisa Brogan.

If you have not confirmed a parent conference date please do so ASAP. Please bring a copy of your report card. Students 7-12 are required to attend the conferences. We hope to complete all conferences by the end of next week.

Thanks you,
Paul Sontag, Principal

MCA Christmas Program

MCA Christmas Program

Dear Parents,
MCA will be holding their annual Christmas Program on Friday December 12, 2008! We are doing something EXTRA special this year and we are excited to have you all attend. This year we are offering a wonderful dinner prior (6pm) to the usual Christmas play! This dinner will be catered by the MCA Culinary Arts students who will be headed up by Chef Nick. Tickets for this event will be going on sale November 17.

The menu will be as follows:
Wilted Warm Greens w/ Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing & Herb Dinner Roll w/butter

Roast Pork w/ Gravy
Twice Baked Potatoes
Sautéed Cauliflower, Broccoli, & Sweet Red Bell Pepper

And for dessert Cranberry Eggnog Apple Crisp!

Cost for tickets will be as follows:

Adults $8
Students/Children/Seniors $6
Immediate Family Cap $22
Please print out order form at

Christmas Program Order Form

Please be sure to include all family member names so we get an accurate headcount for #plates

Bring order form and cash or checks made payable to MCA (memo Christmas Dinner) to the school before December 5th and be sure to pick up your tickets on Wednesday December 10th

It is sure to be a great time and where else can you get a catered meal for the family and great fellowship for 22 bucks! So please invite your friends, extended family, neighbors and church family!

Sports Update

Soccer Banquet
There will be a Soccer Pot Luck Banquet on Thursday, December 4th, from 6:00 to 8:30. Due to the size of the team we have to put some limits on who may attend. Please keep it to two guests or we will not have enough food to go around. The food will be as follows:

First Names starting with: A-F=Lasagna J-M=Dessert N-R=Bread/Rolls and a Salad S-V=3 Bottles of Soda & Paper Goods- talk to Mrs. P

Please notify Mrs. Peterson whether you will be there or not and the number of guests!!! This is very important, as we are expecting over 60 people.

Basketball
Basketball practice starts on Friday November 21st for both the boys and girls teams! Make sure you sign up!!! The forms are available on the web site. If you have any questions contact Coach Sontag or Coach Peterson

Ski Club
Anyone interested in joining the Ski Club needs to get the registration form and emergency contact form into Mrs. Peterson by the end of November. MCA skis at Pats Peak Fridays after school, during the second session. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. P

Parent Conferences Scheduled for Next Week

Dear Parents,

Please be aware that teachers will be contacting you to schedule parent conferences for next week. Many have been arranged already. For families with multiple students we will try to arrange meetings on the same day with staggered times. Upper school children are required to attend the conferences. We will be requesting that fathers make every effort to attend.

Thank you,

MCA Staff

Elementary Play Update

Well, the play is coming along. It's always around this time that I begin to panic realizing there are only a limited amount of rehearsals left!!! Then, I breathe deeply and remember that God has always come through and He will again this year.

The kids really need to learn their lines. If parents could help me out in this area, it would be a big help. I'd like to take the scripts away and be able to just give prompts if needed. Also, keep on singing to the CD, the last song especially. Other than that, the kids sound great and I have so enjoyed the privilege of working with them.

As far as costumes, each child except for Dave Duckworth (Isaac) and Gary Gofer (Marshall) will be wearing a specially made T-shirt over a solid colored, long sleeve turtleneck or regular neck shirt with black pants and black shoes.

The colors are as follows:

Gretta (Kerry) - Green
Rhymin' Rico (Chris) - Red
Darlin' Design (Kayla) - Pink
Birthday Betty (Carly) - Blue
Penny Postage (Cassie) - Purple
Marty Messenger (Joshua) - Maroon

Dave (Isaac) - a suit and tie
Gary (Marshall) - Suit or a nice sweater and pants

Everyone else should wear a black long sleeve turtleneck or regular neck shirt and black pants with black shoes. No white sneakers. Black sneakers are fine.

Also, I have the t-shirts and the iron-on is getting made. If you could send in $5.00 to cover the cost of the t-shirt by the end of next week, it would be appreciated.

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Blessings to you!!!

Mrs. Lehoux

Attention Basketball Players! Sports Forms!

The Basketball Letter and Permission Slip are now available on the web site!! Print off the Permission Slip and turn it in to the MCA Office. Any questions, contact Coach Paul Sontag for the Boys and Coach Lenette Peterson for the Girls!

PAC Update!

Next PAC meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec 3rd at 7pm

Also, PAC members will meet on Nov. 12 to develop work details for the Dec.12 Christmas Dinner and Elementary Christmas Play.

Finally, all suggestions put into the "suggestion box" in the office will be responded to by PAC on the parent blog.

Suggestion Box Items!

Thank you to all the parents and students who utilized the suggestion box. The PAC board had a great time answering your questions. Here are a list of the questions asked and the answers we came up with.

1. Repeal the laptop "chord" law. - Laptops are a great tool to be used in the classroom and the MCA staff encourages students to use them. However, when they are used, they need to be used on the battery unless the student is plugged into a wall socket directly near them. Why? Safety, safety, safety!!! We are a school and the safety of the students and teachers is a top priority. When cords are plugged in all over a classroom is causes a mass of "spaghetti" all over the floor and a person could easily trip. Especially in the event of a fire or other reason needed to evacuate the building quickly. Instead of exiting the building, we'd be tripping over one another. So, the PAC board agrees with the staff on this one. You'll just have to remember to keep you laptop charged.

2. Hoodie sweatshirts with the MCA logo - Now at first glance, this seems like a simple request that could easily be accommodated. Why not let the kids wear hoodie sweatshirts with the logo? Well, here's the reason. The hoods become a place of personal solitude in that the kids will wear them all day and hide their beautiful faces. This makes it difficult for the teachers to teach and for students to interact with one another. So, again. We have to say, "nay" to the hoodies.

3. Chess Elective - If possible, a parent would like to see the kids get involved in a chess club during the school day as an elective. This was brought to Rhonda Lockwood and a discussion with the staff will take place on the issue.

4. Lego challenge for the elementary - This might require a parent volunteer, but it was suggested that there be some sort of elective for the elementary with legos. This also was brought to Rhonda Lockwood and she will have a discussion with the staff and see where it leads.

5. School functions on Friday nights - This was discussed and unfortunately there is quite a split on this one. Some parents feel a week night is fine and would rather not give up a Friday night, while others prefer Friday's. So, we as the PAC board suggested we take a school wide vote to see where you are as a school body. So, if you would please e-mail Angela at petraforce@aol.com and let me know your vote on this, it would be greatly appreciated. The other thought as well, was that if there is another school function on a week night that the teachers do not assign homework for that night. So, this too is a work in progress.

Thank you all for participating in the suggestion box. This is great!!!

Light of the World Christian Church Youth Group Invites You....

....to a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 22nd, to benefit SHARE. (Not be confused with the pancake breakfast for MCA students tomorrow!)

There is no monetary charge, simply donations of any nonperishables (canned goods, diapers, shampoo, paper goods, etc.) to help stock the SHARE food pantry. You may make a monetary donation if you wish to benefit SHARE.

In addition to running a food pantry, SHARE also provides clothing, emergency cash, Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas baskets, including Christmas presents.

So, please join the LWCC family on Saturday, Nov. 22nd, between 8 AM and 11 AM, to fill your tummy while helping to fill someone else's.

The MCA Eagles played against TriCity Christian Academy in the semi-finals game of the season and it was a very tough played game, especially the second half. TCCA came out on fire, scoring the first goal of the game within the first five minutes. That woke up the Eagles!

Saisha Durham put MCA on the board later in the first half. The first half ended 1-1. Both teams were fired up in the second half and the ball back and forth. The Eagles broke the tie on a goal that started with a shot by Becca Peterson, bounced off several feet and ended up in the net, don't ask me who scored, by players don't even know who score!

Unfortunately TCCA scored two more goals and the Eagles were not able to find the net again. The final score was 2-3. The Eagles finished the season in third place. That was truly their finest game of the season!

To my players! This has been a very long season! There has been more injuries on this team than any other season I have been involved in. There has been some tough to take losses and some hard fought games that didn't go our way. There were times during the season that I really didn't feel like I had a team, but just a bunch of individuals that wanted to show what they could do. In the end, you pulled together and played a like I know you were capable of playing. I learned a lot from you players this year and I certainly hope that you will be taking something with you from this season. Third place is not what we were playing for, but I think the Lord has given us something more than Third Place and that is far more important than the trophy for the lobby. Our team pray came to fruition in our defeat, but in the Lord's great timing He turned our defeat into a great victory! Praise God and see you on the basketball court! Coach P

November 7th - 1/2 day reminder

This Friday, November 7th, is a half-day of school for a Teachers' Conference. Mr. Sontag, Mrs. Peterson, Pastor Gary Williams, and Mrs. Hallowell will be here conducting school for the entire student body.

Schedule:
Extended morning chapel.
Pancake breakfast at 9:30 for all grades, $1 per child.
Extended activity period with Mrs. Peterson until 12 Noon dismissal.

Dress code for the day is PE attire.

Any parent wishing to volunteer for helping with the pancake breakfast should contact the office or Mr. Sontag.

Star Party Thursday Night, 11 /4, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Place: Sontag's House (Carleton Farm)
Directions: 41 Purgatory Rd. Mont Vernon
Do not recommend you use search engine or GPS.
There are 2 Purgatory roads and people always get lost.

Follow Rt. 13 north from Milford center for 3 miles, Purgatory Rd. is on the left, before you reach Mont Vernon center. The turn is in the middle of a long steep hill. It is well marked. Follow Purgatory Rd. for .9 mile. House is on the right, white barn on the left. We will be observing behind the barn.

Hot drinks are welcome. I have a new laser pointer. Weather looks good for Thursday night. Dress warm!! Check blog for any last minute changes. 801 3869.

Paul Sontag

Office Volunteer Help Needed

We are looking for some help in the office from 2 to 2:45 every afternoon, mainly to get messages and take last minute phone calls. If you can help even one afternoon a week, please contact Mrs. Owen or Mrs. Lockwood. Thank you!

School Portrait Addendum

Each student will be receiving a 4x6 class picture. These do not need to be ordered. For more information on ordering your pictures, see the previously blogged entry regarding school portraits.

SAVE THE DATE ...Friday, December 12th

Dear MCA Family-

Friday night December 12th we will be hosting a Christmas Dinner, followed by the Elementary Christmas Play! We are so excited to share in the celebration of Christ's birth and the talents He has given your children!

Please plan to make it a night!

Approximate times: Dinner to be served at 6:00 pm, and the play to begin at 7:15 pm.
More information coming soon.

Blessings
Mrs. Lockwood

School Portraits are Ready!!

Happy Memories!!

School Portraits are ready for viewing and ordering! You may view your child's school portrait, along with photos from events that we have had thus far at www.classicfamilyimage.com/mca (PBL presentation photos will be posted very soon).

All order forms and money (cash or checks made to MCA) are DUE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 7, 2008. Please return forms and payments to your youngest child's teacher.

Order Forms for School Pictures:
Order Form Directions
Portrait Order Form

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact rylee.widner@gmail.com.

Soccer Update!

The MCA Eagles ran into a tough RSEC Academy team but came out on top. The Eagles got on the score board first with a goal by Saisha Durham. The first half ended in a 1-1 tie. The second half was controlled by MCA and they had three more goals. Saisha scored her second goal of the game, followed by Jay Reichl and Ben Bickmore. The MCA Eagles had a full team effort in this game and everyone played good. Jesse Durham and Kirsten Weber played a great game off the bench, Ryan Bourgeois had a great game in goal and Nate Swayne and Sheila Peterson had a good game on defense. The Eagles are away on Wednesday and will be playing against an always tough Jesse Remington team.

The following week, November 4th and 6th, the Eagles are hosting the soccer tournament. Games will be on Tuesday and Thursday, starting at 3:00. The first place team will be playing the fourth place team and the second place team will be playing third place team on Tuesday. Thursday's games will have the winners playing for the championship and the two losing teams playing for third and fourth place. Team assignments will be announced on Friday.

All Clear!

Twice in a row now we have had no signs of lice during our all-school head checks. Praise the Lord!

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Ending Soon!

Hi Everyone,

I hope those cookie sales have gone well. New computer lab, here we come!!!!

Anyway, Friday is the deadline. Please have your child turn in the cookies and all the money collected to their homeroom teacher on Friday. Early next week I will have the total amount that the fundraiser raised.

Thanks again!!!

Mrs. Lehoux

ROBOTICS team

Dear Parents-

There is a high school (grade 9 and up) ROBOTICS Team that meets at Daniel Webster College Monday evenings from 7pm - 9pm each week, until January. At that time they will meet 3 nights per week and most Saturdays in preparation for the competitions. This is not an MCA sponsored team, but there are children of MCA parents on the team. There is no monetary cost other than your time and effort.

If you have more interest in this team, please feel free to contact Cheryl Bragdon...her contact info is available in the secure parents place on our website.

Thank you!
Blessings
Mrs. Lockwood

PBL Presentations - Thursday, October 23

GRADES 7 – 9

Room A5

TIME PRESENTOR TOPIC
7:00 pm Matt M. - Tsunamis
7:12 pm Jacob P. - Jupiter
7:24 pm Colin L. - Refracting Telescope
7:36 pm Mitchell G. - Quasars
7:48 pm Kaitlyn H. - Hurricanes
8:00 pm Rachel B. - Triton
8:12 pm Ashlee C. - Moon & Tides
8:24 pm David M. & Ben H. - Volcanoes
8:36 pm Adam G. - Neptune
8:48 pm Shannon C. & Audrey J. - Gospel in the Stars


GRADES 10-12

Sanctuary

TIME PRESENTOR TOPIC
7:00 pm Jay R. & Ben B. - Ballistics
7:15 pm Dan H. - Astro Physics
7:30 pm Kayla R. - Record Player
7:45 pm
8:00 pm Michaela R. & Amy V. - Tesla Coil
8:15 pm Judy H. - Clouds
8:30 pm Luke M. - Steam Engine
8:45 pm Ryan B. & Peter M. - Lasers

Lice Recommendations from the School Nurse

I have researched some information about head lice and here is what I have found:

I called the Milford School District and this is what they follow per public health:
-Children with live lice are sent home to begin treatment.
-Children with nits are allowed back to school.
-Parents are encouraged to check and remove nits twice a day for
several weeks.

The American Academy of Pediatrics
-Recommends shampooing with Nix and repeating in 7-10 days.
-Discourages “No Nit” policies (keeping children with nits out of
school).

Another school of thought
-Discourages the use of chemical shampoos due to chemical usage and
resistance of lice to these shampoos and encourages use of frequent
and thorough combing to remove lice. Debate is ongoing requiring the
use of fine toothed comb vs. electronic combs

Lice can live for 30 days and adult lice can lay 8-10 nits a day. Nits take 7 days to hatch and another 7 days to mature to adulthood.

Nits firmly attached within a ¼ inch of the scalp are viable nits. Ones that are further along the hair shaft are dead or empty. Nits and lice are only viable if kept warm by the human body; they will die away from the head.

Recommendations of the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
www.cdc.gov/lice/head/treatment.html
- Treat with lice shampoo
- Comb with a nit comb (fine toothed comb) and repeat every 2-3 days for
the next 2-3 weeks.
- Repeat shampoo in 7-10 days.
- Machine wash all washable clothing and bed linens in hot water and dry
in high heat.
- Wash all brushes and combs in soap and hot water (130 degrees).
- Vacuum floor and furniture the infected person usually sits or lies down
on. “The risk of being reinfested from a louse that has fallen onto a
carpet or sofa is very small; don’t spend a lot of time on this”
(cdc.gov)

Prevention
- Avoid head-to-head contact.
- Do not share hats, scarves, coats, uniforms or hair ribbons.
- Do not share combs, brushes, or towels.

Cheryl Bragdon RN- MCA school nurse

Soccer News!

The MCA Eagles went up against a very tough TriCity Christian Academy team this afternoon. MCA was down before the game even started, they were with out four starting players. TriCity controlled the first half of the game out scoring the Eagles 4-1. MCA regrouped for the second half and held TriCity, but were never able to get the ball in the net themselves. MCA only goal came from Colin Lockwood, his first of the season. Felicia Weber had a good game on defense and Ryan Bourgeois had a great second half in goal.

A "Lousy" Situation

Another case of lice was found this morning at the school. Please know that we are taking all necessary precautions to prevent this from spreading any further. The school rugs and sanctuary chairs are being vacuumed. There will be no headphone use in the elementary computer lab for a minimum of two weeks. We will continue to have spot checks at the school.

We are emphatically recommending that parents do daily lice checks at home on their children. You may want to visit one of the following websites for more information: http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/lice.html and http://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/lice/headlice018.shtml . One of these sites recommends a Robi Comb should you find that your child does have lice. Several of our parents have found this to be an invaluable tool to aid in getting rid of the lice once discovered. It does not remove the nits (eggs) but it does kill and remove any live lice that may be in the hair.

If your child should have lice, please do not return your child to school until you have used a medicated lice shampoo on him or her and have also followed the proper combing procedures for removing nits. Thank you.

Grades are posted for Grades 7-12

MCA posts grades for students grades 7-12 every 3 weeks. We hope that this practice will keep parents connected with their teachers and children. Please review these report cards with your children. If there are any questions regarding grades or assignments please contact us ASAP.

Thanks,

MCA Upper School Staff

Attention Soccer Players

We will be having practice on Tuesday (Oct 21) and Wednesday (Oct 22) of this week. The game with Parker will not be rescheduled. Next week, we are home on Monday (Oct 27) against RSEC Academy and away on Wednesday (Oct 29) against Jesse Remington.
Coach P

Lice Update

A head check was performed throughout the school today and no evidence of lice was found anywhere. Praise the Lord!

ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PLAY!!

Dear Elementary Parents,

Each child will be coming home tonight (Wed. Oct 15th) with a CD labeled "Christmas Play '08". This is a copy of all the songs in the play. Please have your child practice singing to the CD. I would like to have the first two songs down by next Wednesday.

For the kids that have solos, I have marked the track number on the CD so they know which song has their solo part. Please encourage your kids to practice, practice, practice! We don't have that many rehearsals.

Jennifer Lowton has offered to make the T-Shirts. I will be picking up the T-Shirts soon. Remember to put about $10 - $15 aside to cover the cost. It may not even be that much, but it's better to be safe than sorry. I'll be getting sizes from the kids today during rehearsal.

If anyone has a call for set design, that would be welcomed as well.

Thanks again for all your support!!

In Christ,

Mrs. Lehoux

Cash in The Attic, Nov. 1, MCA Fundraiser

Cash In The Attic
Craft Fair ~ Flea Market ~ Yard Sale

When: Saturday November 1, 2008 8-3
Where: Community Lawn Milford Center

What: Bring your goods, crafts, set up a table, 8X8 spot.

Turn your stuff into cash, (gasoline, heating oil, tuition, groceries)


Space fee for the public $25

Rain Date: Saturday November 8, 2008 inside the town hall

MCA will host a food café table to sell soup, chili and drinks, and a raffle table!

Cheryl 673-7417 or stuartvail@verizon.net

Lice, Lice, Lice, Not Good News

We've had a positive outbreak of lice. We will be conducting a lice check tomorrow during school hours. We will contact you if your child happens to have lice. Pray that this situation is remediated soon.

MCA staff

Soccer Update!

The MCA Eagles ran into a very tough Holy Family team this afternoon. MCA fell behind 1-0 and were never able to catch up. MCA had a couple of players taken out with injuries and that affected their offense. Hopefully Peter Maillet and Jay Reichtl will be up to par by Thursday's away game against The Parker Academy. There is soccer practice Wednesday after school. Colin Lockwood played a good game on offense, Dan Hartling had a good game in goal and Ryan Bourgeois had a strong game on defense.

Prayer calendar for MCA!

Dear MCA Family-

A prayer calendar has been created and e-mailed to each family! (This calendar is also available in the private parent section of the website.) We would like to encourage you to print a copy of the prayer calendar and put it on your refrigerator!
Please consider praying as a family for those listed each calendar day. You never know what your prayers might do in the life of other MCA families. Know that WE are praying for YOU!

Praise God for each of you!

URGENT! Pumpkin Festival Help Needed!

If you can help with the Pumpkin Festival in any way, please contact Cheryl Stuart-Vail today. (Her telephone number is on the phone directory in the private parent section.) Help is needed for set-up from 9AM - 10AM and also for manning the booth from 10AM - 4PM. This is a great way to get some of those volunteer hours done and encourage our faithful fundraising mom!

--MCA Office Angel

More Cookie Dough Info

Hello again,

Please let your cookie customers know that they will be in either the end of the week before Thanksgiving or the week of Thanksgiving, but definitely BEFORE THANKSGIVING. Thanks so much! Remember, with each box we sell, we are one step closer to the BRAND NEW COOMPUTER LAB!!!!

--Mrs. Lehoux

PSATs Are Coming Up FAST!

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 9-12 GRADERS

PSAT testing day is next Wednesday, October 15th, starting at 8:00 AM. The fee for this test is $15 per full-time day school student and $30 per home school / part-time student to cover the cost of scoring and is due by Tuesday, October 14th in the form of cash or check. Please make checks payable to MCA. Any 9-12 students not participating in the testing should arrive at school at Noon as classes will be held in the afternoon.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Hello everyone,

The cookie fundraiser is underway. I'm sorry for the delay.

Our goal is for each student to sell ten boxes. Please do not feel pressured to do so, however. There are always kids who sell more, so it all balances out. If you will do your part, God will do the rest. We are looking to raise at least $1500 to go towards the computer lab upgrading. If you remember, Mr. Dell graciously offered to match up to $2000 for this worthy cause. Someone donated $500, so all we need to do is raise the rest of it. Thank you Mr. Dell.

Be sure to collect the money at the time of the sale. So when someone orders a box of cookies, they need to pay you right away. Be sure to tell them to make any checks out to Milford Christian Academy.

Please note: The due date on your flyer says October 10th.
Please note that date has changed to Friday, October 24th.
Bring in to school all the money you collected along with your tally sheet. If you need another sheet, ask me, I have a few extras.

Also: The flyer that you received says we are raising money for "educational materials and playground equipment" The computer lab falls under the educational materials. I'm not sure why it says playground equipment, so just ignore that or you can cross it off.

I think that's it. Remember, when we do our part, God is right there to do His.

Happy Selling! New computer lab, here we come!!!!

-Mrs. Lehoux

Elementary Play Update

Well, the major parts for the play have been cast. This is always the most difficult thing for me to do. I know there is always disappointment, so if your child came home sad, please remind him or her that we are here to serve God and give his message. Every part is important in accomplishing that and as they say, "no part is too small." So, without further ado:

Gretta - Kerry F.
Marty - Joshua H.
Rhymettes - Jessica J., Tamarah L., Leah S.
Rhymin Rico - Christopher B.
Darlin' Design - Kayla L.
Birthday Betty - Carly B.
Gary Gofer - Marshall G.
Penny Postage - Cassie B.
Dazzlin' Dave - Isaac D.

There are also a few other parts that have a line here or there that I will be filling as I go. Please help your child over the weekend to start memorizing his or her lines. This is most important as we will spend most of the next few practices learning the songs. I am planning on burning a CD of the solo songs for each person who is singing so they can practice at home.

Please remember that I am anticipating a cost of $5 - $15 for costumes. If anyone knows of anyone who can make T-Shirts for us at a minimal cost, please let me know. I would like to keep the cost down for you as much as I can.

Thank you again for this opportunity to work with your children to put on this production. I know you will be blessed.

- Mrs. Lehoux

UPDATE ON MIMI

Mimi had a doctor's appointment today and the doctor said that the bone is in the right place. Mimi actually made it to Teen Group tonight and will be going back to school Thursday! Continue to keep her in your prayers, she has a long way to go! Coach P

Soccer News!

The Milford Eagles went up against a very tough Concord Christian Academy team today. The Eagles were out played, out scored and out matched throughout the whole game. CCA seemed to have the right game plan and their passes seemed to always connect to the right player. The final score was CCA 6 and MCA 0. The Eagles have a home game on TUESDAY against Holy Family, practice on WEDNESDAY and an AWAY game on THURSDAY against The Parker Academy. Hopefully the Eagles can regroup and get back on the winning track next week.

Pancake Breakfast $1 Friday AM All School

MCA will host its first Pancake Breakfast of the school year on Friday morning. All grades 1-12 may participate. Cost $1. Students will also view a special creation video, participate in an extended worship time and a message by Pastor Gary Williams. Parents are welcome starting at 9AM. Dress code is PE dress attire and Red Sox jerseys (if desired).
MCA staff

MONARCHS HOCKEY GAME

Anyone that is interested in the discounted hockey tickets needs to let me know by Wednesday of this week. I need to let their sales office know how many tickets to hold for us. The game is Saturday, October 18th and tickets are $11.00 a piece. This is their season home opener. The game will be at the Verizon Center in Manchester.
Lenette Peterson

The MCA Eagles played against a surprising RSEC Academy team this afternoon. RSEC came out to play and took an early 1-0 lead. They were hustling and beating the Eagles to the ball most of the game. Nate Swayne got the Eagles on the score board with his first goal of the season. The second half was a tough battle for both teams, until the last eight minutes of the game. Peter Maillet finally took control ofthe ball and scored three times in just over five minutes. This was Peter's first hat trick! The final score was 4-1 MCA over RSEC. JayReichl played a very impressive game, especially since this was his first time ever playing soccer! Ryan Bourgeois had another strong game at both ends of the field and Colin Lockwood and Ben Bickmore both had a good game for the Eagles. The next game is this Wednesday against Concord Christian Academy on their home turf. The Eagles next home game will be on TUESDAY, October 14th and the 16th is away at Parker.

UPDATE ON MIMI

Mimi went home from the hospital on Friday and is doing great! Her mom said that she is getting around with crutches and uses a wheelchair for more stability and to rest her arms. She has a long road to recovery and is going to be laid up for quite some time. Mimi is going to have a hard time staying on the sidelines! Keep her in your prayers!
Coach P

Plimouth Plantation

ATTENTION: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders:

We will be going to Plimoth Plantation on Thursday, October 9, 2008!We will be leaving MCA at 8:15, so be sure not to be late to school that day.Due to field trip fundraisers from last year, the new cost is $3.00 per student (instead of $18.00). Praise God!! Your $3.00 and permission slip (found online) is due no later than Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Please check your e-mail for more information.

Many blessings!!

Mrs. Widner & Ms. Gdanian

Elementary Play Info From Mrs. Lehoux

Hello Elementary Parents,

Well, I hope your children came home excited today after getting a taste of the play we will be performing for you in December. I have asked the students who wish to try out for a singing part to practice a favorite song without music. They will have an opportunity to sing for me and their peers on Monday. I hope to have all the parts cast by next Wednesday. There are quite a few speaking parts as well. Most of the speaking parts I will be giving to the older elementary as they have a greater ability to memorize. If you, as a parent, feel that a part in a play would be too much with the homework load, then please e-mail me before Monday. All the students will be participating. If they are not speaking, they will be part of the choir.

I will also be in need of someone to help with costumes. They will all need to have matching T-shirts with a specially made logo. I'm anticipating a cost of $10-$15 per student. If anyone knows of anyone who makes T-shirts that you think may want to discount or donate to a great cause, please let me know. Or, if you want to donate your ink, printer and an ironing board (I have an iron) we can make them ourselves.

If you have any other questions please feel free to e-mail me at petraforce@aol.com.

Thanks so much and God Bless you!

- Mrs. Lehoux

UPDATE ON MIMI

9:58 PM I just got off the phone with Mimi's dad and she came out of surgery about thirty minutes ago. The break was a clean diagonal cut, so they only had to put in three screws and no plate. She'll have to be real careful at first, but in the long run, they said it wasn't as bad as they thought. There was a lot of bleeding inside the leg, after the injury, so Mimi will be in the hospital one to two nights. Keep her and her family in your prayers! Coach P

Attention Parents!

It's Soxtober Time! While the RED SOX are in the playoffs, the official PE shirt now includes Red Sox shirts! Sorry folks, no other team or sport will be accepted, only RED SOX attire! Wear those colors with pride! Mrs. P

PRAY FOR MIMI

I just got home from the hospital, so here's the latest. Mimi has a broken femur! She is having surgery within the hour (its now 6:30 PM). She'll be having a metal plate put on her leg, which will be held in place by about 12 screws. Mimi will be out of commission for nine months. I spoke to a very drugged up Mimi and she was feeling no pain, but is very disappointed that she is finished with soccer and will not be able to play basketball. Please keep her in your prayers and when I get more info I will update everyone.
Coach P

Soccer News!

The MCA Eagles played against a very tough Jesse Remington team today. Jesse played aggressive the whole game and the Eagles could not catch up. Peter Maillet scored the only goal for MCA. Dan Hartling played a good game in goal and Nate Swayne and Sheila Peterson had a good game on defense. The final score was 4-1. The Eagles have another home game on Monday against the RSEC Academy.

Book It Program for Elementary

The elementary grades are participating in Book It, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut. Each teacher will set the monthly goal for her class. When the student has met the goal, he/she will receive a certificate for a free Pizza Hut personal pan pizza.

The Book It program goes from October through March.

Mrs. Sue Hallowell
Elementary Dept. Head

Greetings MCA Parents

A possibility was brought up at the PTF meeting that PAC has put in place: A suggestion box. The box is in the office with paper beside it. Now, another option to filling out a “suggestion” on the spot, is to send in a “suggestion” with your son/daughter to put in the box for you…. We want to hear from YOU! Any entry into the suggestion box will be discussed at the next PAC meeting.

Look forward to hearing from you.
God Bless You,
Tom Harris

COLD Season...TISSUES needed!

Dear MCA Family-
The first cold of the year has hit student and teacher alike!
Please recall that the supply list for each student included 2 boxes of tissues. If you have not sent in 2 boxes of tissues with each child, then we would like to encourage you to do that as soon as possible!
If, you know that your child has been sick and has most likely used an entire box of tissues, then we would ask that you consider sending in a replacement box.

Thank you! Praise God that He has designed our bodies to heal!!!!

Blessings
Mrs. Lockwood

The MCA Eagles lost a tough game today against Concord Christian Academy. Concord came out on fire and at the end of the half they were up 2-0. The Eagles regrouped and played a tough second half and got on the scoreboard when Ryan Bourgeois scored. Unfortunately, MCA just ran out of time and the game ended 2-1. Dan Hartling had a great game in goal and everyone played a great second half.

MCA is home Wednesday against Jesse Remington as well as Monday against the RSEC Academy. Both games will be played at the MCAA Field, with game time around 3:30. Come down to the field and cheer the soccer team on!!

PBL Presentation Night, Thursday,Oct 23, 7-9 PM

PAC, Parent Advisory Counsel, has initiated and planned a school event highlighting the first PBL projects, Project-Based Learning, for 2008-09. This is an all school event. Please mark your calendars. More details to follow.

Grades Posted for 7-12 Grades

Please review your grades with your child
ASAP. If you have any question please email your teacher.

MCA Staff

SCIENCE Field Trip for the 9th Grade!

Dear Parents of 9th Graders-
We are planning a field trip to Ruggles Mine in Grafton, NH on Thursday October 9th!
This field trip will compliment our study of rock types and formations! Actual rocks can be collected!

We will be leaving the school at 7:30 am and we will be returning by 2:40pm, in time for carpool.
Your science fee is covering most of the cost of this field trip, but $10 will be required to cover the cost of gas and a small percentage of the entrance fee.

Also note that this is an OUT OF TOWN field trip and we will need a separate permission form, in order for your child to attend. PLEASE plan to have all money (cash, or payable to Rhonda Lockwood) and permission forms into the school by Tuesday October 7th.

Students are to bring a bagged lunch.
Students are to wear appropriate long pants (BASIC jeans are acceptable), t-shirt and sweatshirt. Rugged shoes such as hiking boots or sneakers are a must! You are welcome to bring your own small bucket for collecting rocks as well as your own small hammer. There are tools available for rental should you not have you own available.

There are only 5 students attending this field trip, so no additional drivers are needed. Please feel free to contact me at the school should you have any questions.

Blessings
Mrs. Lockwood

Attention Soccer Parents & Players!

Mark your calendar: Wednesday, October 29th, we now have an AWAY soccer game with Jesse Remington. We will leave the school at 2:30. That will be the last game of the season, the tournament will be the following week.

Attention Hockey Fans!

The Manchester Monarchs are offering a special deal for their opening night, Saturday, October 18th. Tickets for the silver section are only $11.00 per person. They have a section saved for MCA families! Please let me know if you are interested in going to the game. The money must be turned in to the Monarchs by October 10th. Any questions, please contact Lenette Peterson.

SOCCER NOTICE!

ATTENTION:
Wednesday's game against Jesse Remington is being postponed to later in the season. There will be practice at the regular time! When I have the confirmation as to the new date for the game, I'll let everyone know! See you at practice!
Mrs. P

Soccer Update!

MCA Eagles had a very long drive to TriCity Christian Academy only to not have a ref for the game. Both teams scrimmaged to a 3-3 tie. MCA goals were scored by Mimi Cianci, Ryan Bourgeois, and Peter Maillet. MCA was out played the first half of the game and were down 2-0. The second half the Eagles came alive and played a tough game. Sheila Peterson and Nate Swayne had a good defensive game and Colin Lockwood played a great game on offense. The Eagles will travel to Jesse Remington on Wednesday and will have two home games next week.

Box Tops and Labels for Education

Hello all. I just wanted everyone to be aware that we do collect and use both of these programs. Mrs. Peterson has some new gym equipment thanks to all of you sending in Campbell labels! I want to encourage all to save them and get your extended families involved if possible. One point I want to make is that Campbells now requires the upc symbol and not the front label. To get a list of participating products, please see these web links.:
Labels for Education
Box Tops for Education

Thanks!
Cheryl Bragdon

CASH IN THE ATTIC CRAFT FAIR/FLEA MARKET/YARD SALE

CASH IN THE ATTIC CRAFT FAIR ~ FLEA MARKET ~ YARD SALE
Who: MCA FUNDRAISING EVENT
When: November 1, 2008 8am-3pm
Where: Community House Lawn Milford, NH
What: You name it you can sell it, yard sale items, crafts, flea market items, antiques, artwork whatever you think you can make a $buck selling! Clean out your closets turn it into cash for gasoline, heating oil, tuition payments, mortgage payments, turn your stuff into resourses!
Cost: $30 per 8 X 10 Space ~ Bring your own tables, tarps, tents, set-ups Rain date to be held inside the town hall the following Saturday November 8 if we have inclement weather that day!

Please call asap for a space as it is limited 603-673-7417 or email stuartvail@verizon.net

PAYMENTS: All payments must be received by October 25, make checks payable to Milford Christian Academy and mail to 273 Elm St. Milford NH 03055 with Attention Craft Fair on the outside of the envelope.

Note to MCA Parents: the space rental is waived for MCA (immediate) families. This will help you to be able to participate if you don't have cash up front and are trying to raise funds for tuition and such. The fee for all non-MCA families are $30 for the space.

New Soccer News!

Attention Soccer Players & Parents! Mark October 27th on your schedule! We have a game against RSEC Academy! This will be held at our field, MCAA Field on North River Road, but will be an away game. Game time will be as close to 3:00 as possible.

Soccer Update!

The MCA coed soccer team had their first game of the season today against the Parker Academy. The MCA Eagles struck first on a goal from Mimi Cianci. The Eagles struck twice more, with goals by Peter Maillet and Ryan Bourgeois, before the Parker Academy got on the score board. Saisha Durham added another goal, which was matched by the Academy.

The final score was MCA 4 and the Parker Academy 2. Everyone played a great game and it was an exciting game to watch. Ben Bickmore and Nate Swayne both played a good game on defense. Our next two games are out of town against TriCity Christian Academy and Jesse Remington. The Eagles next home game will be on 2/29 against Concord Christian.

MCA PICTURE DAY!

Picture Day has been set for Thursday September 25th!
Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Widner will be supporting this event and taking the photographs. They both have a passion for photography and have been asked to photograph many weddings! We are very exctied that they are willing to share their talents with us! Specific information regarding available packages and pricing will be coming soon!

Please mark your calendars for this exciting date!

Praise God for you all.
Mrs. Lockwood

Upper School GIRLS retreat!

UPPER SCHOOL GIRLS RETREAT

The girls are going to Washington, NH
Sept. 18th – 19th
We will leave the school Thursday morning at 8am and we will return Friday afternoon around 3pm

Mrs. Longval’s mother has graciously given us her greatroom with its own bathroom. It overlooks a pond with an adjoining walking trail and private waterfall. We are off for a time of bonding, relaxing, serving, sharing and seeking The Lord.

Each girl should do the following…
- contribute $15 to cover the cost of food and gas (cash
is best or a check made out to Mrs. Lockwood).
Please pay by Wednesday Sept 17th.
- complete an out of town field trip permission form
- pack the following items
Sleeping bag with pillow
Air mattress or cushion
Overnight bag
Night clothes
Next day clothes
Outdoor clothes for a variety of weather
Attire for playing in the pond and visiting the farm
Flashlight
Board games
Bible and journal
NO personal electronics allowed such as Ipods, cell phones, mp3 players

PLEASE BE SURE AND LET MRS. LOCKWOOD or MRS. LONGVAL KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING, BY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15th!

Thank you all for your support.
Blessings,
Mrs. Lockwood

Nascar Times of Departure

For the folks going to Nascar this weekend:

Saturday: Leave MCA at 2:45 Group leader Dave Maillet

Sunday: Leave MCA at 1:45 Group leader Gale Vourhas

Volunteers will board buses in Concord to avoid traffic to the track. They will return similarly on the return trip.

Upper School Boys Retreat

Upper School Boys Retreat
September 18th and 19th
Grades 7-12

Theme: Retreat from the normal routines of life and take time to consider what God may have for each one of us for this upcoming year. Scripture: Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be opened.

Plan: To spent two day at Camp Carleton and the Purgatory Falls Conservation area in Mont Vernon.

Activities: Hiking, Orienteering, Star Watch, Observation, Photography, Team Building, campfires and inactive workshops by invited guests.

Invited guests and chaperons: Kyn Gdanian, Dick Sontag, Mark Lockwood, Josiah Gdanian, Gary Williams, and Jesiah Risi.

Time: Leave MCA. 8 AM Thursday. Pickup at Sontag’s 5 PM Friday

Accommodations: Tents

Food: 2 lunches, dinner, and breakfast provided. Do not bring extra food.

Cost for food $ 10

Permission slip and money due Wednesday September 17th. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf

Equipment:
1. 2-3 man tent (if you have one, not necessary, I have extra’s)
2. One medium size camping knife
3. Daypack, rain jacket, coat, pants, good waterproof footwear
4. One change of clothes at the most.
5. Sleeping bag 40 degrees or warmer and sleeping mat
6. flashlight and water bottle, toilet kit, and first aid kit if possible
7. Bible and journal
8. Binoculars and digital camera

Things not to bring: cell phone or any kind of ipod, with earphones, extra food.

Students may come for the day if they choose not to stay over night.

Friday Schedule & New Date for Parent-Teacher Meeting

On Friday, the entire upper school will be attending Chris Crooker’s funeral at Pepperell Christian Fellowship, Main Street, Pepperell, MA. (Elementary will have school as usual.) Please arrive to the school as normal in regular dress code. We will leave at 9 AM sharp for the 10 AM funeral. Upon returning to the school, we will have lunch and then PE class followed by dismissal at regular time.

A permission slip has been sent to you via email. Please print it out and return it to the school tomorrow. If you do not wish your child to attend the funeral then your child must remain at home as the entire upper school staff will be at the funeral. Parents are more than welcome to attend. If you do wish to accompany us, please bring your own vehicle as we have just enough room to transport students.

Also, the new date for the Parent-Teacher Night is Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM. Please do plan on attending this very important and informative parents-only meeting.

Parent Teacher Fellowship Postponed

Due to a death in one of our families, the Parent Teacher Fellowship night has been postponed. Chris Crooker, Kathy Crooker's son, was killed in a canoeing accident over the weekend. This affects several of our MCA families who attend church with the Crookers. In honor of all of these families, we are post-poning the Parent Teacher Fellowship. Check back in the next day or two for the new date. If you would like to pay respects to the family, the wake is at Davis Funeral Home in Nashua on Thursday night from 5-8 PM and the funeral is at Pepperell Christian Fellowship in Pepperell, MA on Friday at 10 AM. We all grieve with the Crookers at this time of loss.

Upper School Retreat!

Please stay tuned for more information regarding the MCA upper school retreat!

This is an overnight trip set for Thursday Sept. 18th through Friday Sept. 19th. The boys will be joining Mr. Sontag for two days and one night of camping in the local area where they can enjoy God's creation. The girls will be joining Mrs. Longval, Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Lockwood for an overnight trip to Washington, NH where they will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with sharing and serving within a beautiful setting.
Be sure to check the blog regularly for more information about this upcoming exciting event!

God Bless You
Mrs. Lockwood

Please Pray!

Dear MCA Family-
Please pray for the Crooker family. Kathy Crooker’s son, Chris, passed away suddenly yesterday. There are a number of individual MCA families directly affected by this tragedy, as they all attend the same church in Pepperell MA. As a school family we are all affected, so please lift them up in prayer.

Praise God for you all!
MCA staff

Parent Teachers Fellowship 6:30 PM Thursday

We have a full , quick-moving, evening of information. Please don't miss this meeting. Thursday 6:30 PM, September 11th, light refreshments will be served. This is a parents-only meeting. No children please.
Thanks,
MCA Staff

Parent Lead Prayer Gathering

Dear School Families:

Please see Kathy Crooker's note regarding lifting our school, students and families up in prayer!

“Pour out your heart like water before the presence of the Lord! Lift your hands to him for the lives of your children,” Lamentations 2:19

In the spirit of Stormie Omartian’s book The Power of a Praying Parent, we would like to invite you to join with Milford Christian Academy in holding up our children in prayer throughout the coming school year. Our goal is two fold: 1) to daily cover our school family against the wiles of the devil, and 2) to be available to pray for specific prayers brought forward by the students and staff each day.

We would like to set our prayer time up from 8:00 to 8:30 AM each day as a parent led prayer gathering at the school. (The room is yet to be determined.) We are looking for one parent (or grandparent) for each day of the week willing to be a prayer facilitator for ½ hour – thus making prayer time available every day for our families. The hope is that parents will come in when they are dropping off their children in the morning and spend anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes praying for their children and their teachers at least one morning each week. Having time available each day also makes it possible for you as parents to have a choice as to when during the week would best fit your schedules.

If you would be interested in covering one day a week for ½ hour as a prayer facilitator please contact Kathy Crooker (603-880-4077) or e-mail at ctribe6@juno.com and please pray that the Lord would raise up a powerful prayer team for our children.
“All that needs to happen in our lives and the lives of our children cannot happen without the presence and power of God. Prayer invites and ignites both.” Stormie Omartian, from The power of a praying Parent.

Blessings,

Mrs. Lockwood

Ready, Set, Go for 2008-09 School Year

Hello School Family,
MCA staff is ready for the beginning of school. Hope you had a great summer.
A few details for Tuesday:
1. Morning drop off is by the modular classroom underneath the basketball hoop. Enter by the side door into the sanctuary. School starts at 7:55.
2. All tardy students must report to office and sign in. Any student that arrives after 7:55 is tardy. There will be a parent volunteer to sign you in.


3. Two important dates :
Nascar 13th and 14th of September. We have not had good response to these fundraisers. They are exremely important for the operation of many of the supplemental programs. For this event any student who brings a friend can have $50 credit toward a sport's fee. Community service hours and volunteer hours credit are available. This is an easy $1000 per day!!! Please consider this opportunity.

4. September 11th: All school Parent Teacher Fellowship Night. Many details concerning school operation, PAC, website, grades and more. Please don't miss it. Meeting is not for children.

See you Tuesday, Come and join us for opening.
Paul Sontag

Handbook updates and more!

Dear School Families-
The revised Parent/Student Handbook is now available on line. Please note the dress code requirements/changes, found near the end of the handbook, as well as an updated financial policy.
The 2008-2009 school calendar is also available!
The Coed Soccer Schedule for this season has been determined and is available!

We are looking forward to another fantastic year at MCA!

God Bless You All!
Mrs. Lockwood

Elementary Orientation

All elementary students and parents are invited to attend a student orientation Wed. August 27 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. We will meet in the sanctuary to go over a few things before going to the classrooms for an opportunity to look around and meet the teachers. Miss Gdanian, Mrs. Widner, and I are looking forward to the new school year. We hope to see all the students next week.

The Elementary grades are still looking for parent volunteers to teach art and music. This is a good way to get in your volunteer hours. Please contact Mrs. Hallowell (dalesueh@verizon.net) if you can help out.

Mrs. Hallowell

Nascar Fundraiser

Hi Family,
I know many families decided to attend September Nascar fundraiser instead of the one in June. This is just a reminder about the dates, September 13th and 14th, We are scheduled for 20 people both days. This amount to over $2000. Remember any person 14 or older can participate. Volunteer hours and community service hours are available for all MCA families and students. These monies fund our extracurricular offerings. They are very important to PAC. Please respond via email tp paulsontag@comcast.net

Thanks,
Paul Sontag

MCA Staff

Here is the 2008-2009 Milford Christian Academy Staff! God bless each one of them and thank you staff, for your wonderful impact on our children!

Computer Lab Needs!

Dear Parents,

My name is Gaby Harris and I maintain the computer lab at school. The computer lab is a very important part of the students curriculum, and they are used daily. Our computer lab has 16 computers - all of which are extremely old and slow.

Paul Dell (a student's father) has graciously offered to match funds for new computers up to $2000. We have until December 2008 to raise these funds so that if we raised $2000 we would have a total of $4000 to go towards updated computers.

I have some requests.

1. If you know anyone (or any company) who is replacing an older computer (700GHz or higher) and they would like to donate it to the school, please let me know.

2. If you would like to contribute to the 'new pc' fund, please let me know - my goal would be to raise $2000. The Harris's are going to get things rolling by contributing $500 ... Only $1500 more needed! What a special gift this will be in equipping, and blessing, our childrens welcome back to school.

3. If you have any fundraising ideas, please let me know!

Our poor old computers really need to be upgraded - we don't need brand new, but getting something that is newer than the 10 year old ones we have would be a tremendous blessing and educational benefit for our precious youth!

Thank you so much!

Gaby Harris
Ben's mom

Parent and Student Help needed to Prepare for School

Volunteer Hours for parents and Community Service Hours for students are available for helping prepare the school for the fall. Please contact Susie Brueckner ladymcrogue@yahoo.com or Paul Sontag paulsontag@comcast.net . Students are urged to contact their friends and come to serve as a group. We offer pizza lunch as an incentive. This is an urgent need.

Thanks,
Paul

Host Home for Foreign Exchage Students

Hello Family,
Foreign exchange students have always bee a blessing to MCA. Many do not enroll until July or even August. Presently, we have been contacted by the usual agencies that we do business with. We have a number of foreign students to choose from, but we do need host homes. Host homes usually do not charge students, but there may be an opportunity of receiving a $500 host family incentive to help defer some of the cost.

Many families have had a very rewarding experience with exchange students. These students enrich the lives of our own student body and help with enrollment. Please contact me if you are interested. There is a application process that takes time. Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Paul Sontag
paulsontag@comcast.net

Family Fun Day, Saturday July 26

Light of the World Church, (in conjunction with other area churches)Milford Christian Academy and , MSBL, Milford Summer Basketball League is sponsoring their third annal event. You are cordially invited.


3rd Annual MSBL 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

JULY 26, 2008

Keyes Field - Milford, NH
From 10 am - 2 pm
Trophies Awarded

FAMILY FUN DAY JULY 26, 2008
Keyes Field - Milford, NH
10 AM - 3 PM
BBQ
Music (Teens and Contemporary)
Field Games
(Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Inflatables, etc.)
Arts & Crafts - Face Painting

Sponsored by:

Light of the World Christian Church, Burns Hill Christian Fellowship

Milford Christian Academy Milford Summer Basketball League

Great Staff for 2008-09

Dear School Family,

We are truly blessed by God for his great provision of teachers for the upcoming year.
Here is the list by classes.

Elementary 1-6

• First and second Mrs Sue Hallowell, Elementary Dept. Head
• Third and Fourth Miss Naomi Gdanian
• Fifth and Sixth Mrs. Rylee Wadner

Upper School 7-1

• 7&8 Homeroom Mrs. Melissa Longval ( History and English )
• 9&10 Homeroom Mrs. Rhonda Lockwood (Math and Science)
• 11&12 Homeroom Mr. Paul Sontag (Spanish, Bible,PBL)
• Linette Peterson Physical Education 1-12, Athletic Director
• Robin Owens Office Management

More to follow on our two new teacher and three, if you count Mrs. Lockwood who will assume the position of the Assistant Principal.

Paul Sontag, Principal

Calendar, Booklist, Suppy list, Schedule for 08-09

Dear MCA School Family-

Greetings! I do pray that your summer is going well.
We have completed a number of items that are most likely of interest to you, and we would like to present you with an overview.
A preliminary school wide calendar is available for you on the website. The far right column does have items/activities that require assigned dates, but the calendar will give you the basic holidays and starting/ending dates for the school year so you can plan your family activities.
The 7 – 12 grade booklist, supply list and tentative class schedule are now available.
All students entering grades 7 – 12 MUST make an appointment with Mr. Sontag as soon as possible, to review appropriate courses for the upcoming year. Please contact the school or e-mail Mr. Sontag at paulsontag@comcast.net to make an appointment. He will be available to meet with you Monday through Friday 9am – 12 noon, by appointment ONLY.
The booklist for grades 7 – 12 is now available. Please note that there are a number of books available for purchase (or rental) from MCA. There are a limited number of books available, so be sure to e-mail Rhonda Lockwood at mrlock@charter.net to reserve a textbook. These books are available on a First Come First Serve basis, and are payable to MCA.
Upon reviewing the booklist please pay close attention to items such as MCA Binder Fees, Science Fees and PBL Binder Fees. These Fees are specific to the courses listed, and are payable to MCA at the time of purchase of books or rental.
The supply list for grades 7 – 12 is available. Please note that as items wear out or are used up, replacement items may need to be purchased throughout the academic year. Binders are not optional.

God Bless You All!

Rhonda Lockwood, Assistant Principal

Upper School Book List

The upper school book list will be posted to the website shortly so that you may start purchasing books for the 2008-2009 school year. Mr. Sontag needs to meet with each child in grades 7-12 to set up next year's classes. Please contact Mr. Sontag ASAP at paulsontag@comcast.net to set up your child's meeting. Daytime hours are preferable. Evening hours can be arranged by appointment.

7-12 Grades are posted Summer Schedule

Hello Family,

Grades for grades 7-12 are posted. A hard copy will be placed in your child's file as well as on our School Minder grading software. Standard transcripts will be available for all high school students.

Summer schedule of hours is by appointment through email at info@milfordchristianacdmey.org Phone messages will be returned promptly every Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday 9-11 AM. Please visit the MCA blog frequently. We will be updating news multiple times weekly.

Thanks for a great year. Keep praying for enrollment. We continue to have moderate activity for enrollment possibilities.

Paul Sontag for all MCA staff

Elementary Schedule June 16

Hello Parents,

Well, it looks like we made it through another year. I am so thankful for the year that I have had with all of your students. I hope that they have learned to walk closer with God. I know I have.

Monday, June 16, and Tuesday June 17th are all half days. We will dismiss at noon. These days are cleaning days so gym attire is required. NO JEANS for the students.

Wednesday, June 18th is a "show up and sign in day" You can arrive between 8:30 am and 9:00 am, sign in and say good bye to the teachers. It's a great time of fellowship. There is no dress code for this day.

If you have any questions about the schedule, feel free to e-mail or call me.

Thanks again for a wonderful year.

-Mrs. Lehoux

Nascar Car Fundraiser

Dear School Family,
MCA staff was greatly encouraged by Monday night's parent meeting, especially the prayer time. Thank you.

A number of parents signed up for the Nascar fundraiser. I will be the contact person for Saturday, June 28th; Linette Peterson is the lead for person for Sunday, June 29th. Twenty is the key number because we get individual and group bonus money when meet that quota. Remember, any person 14 or older can participate.

The day consists of leaving MCA at about 2 PM, depending on the length of the race. We park at the state office parking facility in Concord and are bused in and out of the race track. Clean up consists of about 2 hours worth of work and a lot of hang out time. We are paid for 5 hours which equates to about $50 person, times 20, plus bonus money. It is quick $1000 or more.

Please consider this events and email milfordchristianacademy@comcast.net ASAP. Give us an approximate number that you will bring with you. I need to confirm our numbers by Thursday, June 19th. This is a great way to complete 6 volunteer hours for parents; Students receive community service hours.

Thank you,

PAul Sontag

Thursday and Friday Acrivities and Schedule

Thursday Upper School 7-12

After exams students will clean out their lockers, take home all books, and clean the school. Dress attire for the AM is MCA polo shirt or tee shirt and jeans or shorts. Students may change into a tee shirt of their liking (within limits) for the afternoon. Dismissal is 2:30 PM.

Friday is a half day, dismissal at 12:15 PM. Though this is a non-academic day for 7-12 we ask that all students attend. It is a special day. Dress code: school uniform

Activities:
1. Signing of yearbooks between upper and lower schools
2. Course selection for next year with schedule, 7-11
3. Special all school chapel. parents invited , 10 AM
4. Cape Cod planning meeting
5. Jack Kuan graduation party, food and honoring Jack by students and staff 11:15 AM


Paul Sontag

Important Parent Meeting June 9, 6 PM

Reminder: Imortant meeting for building MCA for next year. We are hoping there will be a representative from each family. Meeting starts with dinner at 6 PM.

Exam Week Schedule

Elementary Schedule: Monday - Thursday full day
Friday Dismissal 12: 15 PM

Upper School Grades 7-12

Monday Full day Review

Tuesday half day Dismissal 12:15 PM
9-12 English Math
7/8 Math English

Wednesday half day Dismissal 12:15 PM
9-12 Science History
7/8 History Science
8th Grade Graduation 7 PM

Thursday Full day
9-12 Bible PBL
7/8 PBL Bible
7-12 clean up

Friday half day
chapel open mic
2008 course selection
Cape Cod trip mandatory meeting
PM Community Service Opportunity

June 16 -18 Cape Cod 8-12

Change in High School Field Trip

High School will travel the Hollis Rail Trail Friday, June 6. Students will leave MCA at 8 AM and return at 2:30 PM. Bring bike, rain jacket, water, lunch, and / or money
.http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf Cost is $2 for gas. We also have a few extra bikes.
Paul Sontag

4 th quarter grades are posted through week of May 26

Next report will be the final cumulative grades.

7- 12 End of the Year Field Trips

High School:

Please fill out permission slip. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf

Where: Mt. Moosilucki, Warren, NH
When: Leave MCA at 12:30 PM Thurs. 6/5 Return MCA 5 PM Friday 6/6
Equipment : Hiking attire, bag lunch, sleeping bag, mat
Activity: Hike 48o0 ft. mountain.
Accommodations: Shelter on Appalachian Trail
Cost: $12, food and gas, money for fast food
Chaperons: Mr Hartling and Mr Sontag


Jr High:

Where: Mt Monadnock
When: Leave MCA 8 AM, Return MCA 2:45 6/6
Equipment: hiking attire, Water bottle, bag lunch
Activity: Hike Monadnock, ice cream stop
Cost $5 gas, Money for ice cream
Transportation: vans

Chaperons: Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Longval,

Cape Cod Field Trip and Information

The annual Cape Cod Trip is scheduled for June 16- 18. The following includes the information you will need to fill out the field trip form. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/FldTripPermFormnon-Milfordarea.pdf

June 16 8 AM Leave MCA
June 18 5 PM Return MCA

Accommodation: Nickerson SP, Brewster Ma. Camping

Bring: Sleeping bag and mat, tightly wrapped
Beach and recreational attire (modest), in soft carrying bag
Toiletry etc.

Food: Each student will be assigned to bring a $10 item approximately

Transportation: Vans and trailer

Activities: beach, sports, biking, beach combing, camping, campfires

Chaperons: Mr. Sontag, Mrs. Peterson, other parents welcome.

Cost: $30 Make checks payable to Paul Sontag, not MCA. This makes accounting much easier. Money is due no later than Thursday, June 12th.

Mandatory meeting Friday, June 13th 12 PM. Final preparation and food items.

Pray for good weather and good time of fellowship.

Paul Sontag, Principal

Urgent: Yearbook Orders by Friday

The yearbook is complete. We need to secure your orders ASAP. With all the fundraising the final cost is $27. This a great book and the first yearbook totally completed by students alone. Please support this effort.

Paul Sontag

PBL Schedule Change Pray for Mrs. Longval Family

This is the third day that Mrs. Longval's husband has been in the hospital with an alergic reaction to penicillin. W are hoping he will be discharged today. Please pray for them.

Consequently, PBL Histroy presentations will be pushed up a day. Thursday presentations will go to Friday and Friday's to Tuesday. Most of the students will welcome the opportunity to practice their presentation. Please do not allow your child to present without seeing their presentation personally before they they present at school.

Thank you,
Paul Sontag

History PBL Presetation Schedule

Parents are encouraged to attend if possible.

Schedule for 7-8 Grade History Presentations:

Thursday 5/22
11:05 – 11:10 Emily
11:15 – 11:20 Ben
11:25 – 11:30 Shannon
11:35 – 11:40 Luke
11:45 – 11:50 Matt
11:55 – 12:00 Adam

Friday 2/23
11:00 – 11:05 Tami
11:10 – 11:15 Jacob
11:20 - 11:25 Kaitlyn
11:30 – 11:35 David
11:40 – 11:45 Ashlee
11:50 – 11:55 Rachel

Schedule for 9-11 Grade History Presentations:

Thursday 5/22
12:45 – 12:55 Ryan
1:00 – 1:10 Won Young
1:15 – 1:25 Peter
1:30 – 1:40 Jack
1:45 – 1:55 Tyler
2:00 – 2:10 Kayla

Friday 5/23
12:00 – 12:10 Luke
12:40 – 12:50 Ben
12:55 – 1:05 Dan
1:10 – 1:20 David
1:25 – 1:35 Judith

PARENTS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP NIGHT

PARENTS VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP NIGHT

If you were at the Dinner Concert then most of this will serve as a reminder, and if you were not then let me fill you in on a “Do- not- miss” date. Pencil in Monday June 9th @ 6pm on your calendar. This is Volunteer Hours sign up night for all parents with a student enrolled in the coming school year. For all parents who are choosing to volunteer 40 hours rather than pay $500 in added tuition this is your night. And for parents who are choosing to pay the $500 rather than put in volunteer hours this, too, will be a time for you to confirm your choice.

Now, I make a request, that you bring your appetite, as supper will be ready and waiting for you. The various volunteer departments will be explained and the different opportunities within each department. Sign up will commence after eating. This a first come-first serve agenda so come prepared to choose and lock in your jobs for the 2008-2009 school year.

Now, I’ve got one more request: This is a night for parents only. This is going to be a night to focus in so as to get everyone on their way home as soon as possible: “ We do appreciate you coming out on a weeknight”. The benefit to MCA of having the Volunteer Hours filled prior to the opening of the school year will allow us to “hit the ground running” in the fall.

God’s Best to You,

Tom Harris

Lunch Monday and Tuesday - Broccoli Chichen Ziti 1 $ / plate

We have some left-overs from Friday night. $1 / plate as long as it last. Great night. Thanks for the support. We fed over 130 people.

MCA Staff

Dress Code for tomorrow May 16, 2008

Upper School may wear nice jeans and a MCA shirt tomorrow during the day. For the Dinner Concert, junior/senior high students will wear dressy black bottoms(pants or skirts) with a light colored, collared shirt. Also, for those students who will be here all day, please bring extra food and drink to last the day. There may possibly be free time, so please plan on utilizing that time well(PBL, debate, make-up work, etc.).

Thank you.

Melissa Longval and Paul Sontag

Prize Month for MCA Fundraisers _ Key to Success

Please remember that these prizes are key to the fundraising events that provide the additional extracurricular program at MCA.

Hi all!
As you know, we have designated May as prize collection month for MCA FUNDRAISERS Year 2008-2009. During this month we have asked each family to approach two, frequented familiar business owners, family members, and friends to ask to donate a prize toward this years major fundraising events, in the hopes we will be able to focus on successful event planning for the rest of the year! The GOLF TOURNAMENT IS QUICKLY APPROACHING JULY 11, 2008! If you know golfers and or have secured prizes toward this or other events please let Cheryl Stuart-Vail know asap so we can add them to the list which will be posted on the MCA blog!
stuartvail@verizon.net or stuartvail2@yahoo.com or 673-7417
The following prizes/participants have been secured to date!
GOLF TOURNAMENT:
1 team of 4 golfers has been committed

PRIZES:
$200 Ca$h
$200 Club Cohiba Designer Golf Apparel

I am confident we will collect all we need for golfers, and prizes for our upcoming GOLF TOURNAMENT (JULY 11, 2008) and the SILENT AUCTION (October 2008)
An email will be sent with an attachment of the flyer for golfers soon, please pass this out in your churches and places of employment so we can have a successful event this year! Thank you for your help!
Blessings,
Cheryl Stuart-Vail

Dinner Concert. Tickets

Sale of tickets is going well. If you want to be sure of a ticket you should act early. We are not sure if tickets will be available at the door. Send money in with students or purchase from the car pool. $10 / person or $25 / family
Thanks, Paul Sontag

Grades are posted for 4th quarter,

The first three weeks of 4th quarter grades are posted. Sorry, we were a little late this quarter.
Mr Sontag

Tickets for Dinner / Concert on Sale. May 16th

We are expecting a sellout crowd for this event. If you intend to attend, get your tickets early. You can purchase tickets through your students, after school in the car pool line, or at your local church if students from MCA attend your church. Cash or check made our to MCA.

Because of planning purposes very few, if any, tickets will be for walk-ins.

Dinner / Concert Committee

Departures and Return Times for Leadership Conference

For students going to the Leadership Conference on the 8th and 9th of May, we will depart MCA at 6:30 AM. on Thursday. Please arrive at school at 6:20 AM for loading purposes. Some students will have to bring sleeping bags while others will not. We will communicate with students individually as to this issue. Arrival at MCA will be 4 PM on Friday. This will depend on traffic. We will keep you updated by cell phone if we are going to deviate form this arrival time by more than 15 minutes. Check website for details of conference. http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/pdf/Student%20Leadership%20Information%20Packet%2008.pdf

Please pray for our students. This is a great opportunity for spiritual growth.

There is no school for students 7-12 who are not going to the conference.

Staff Chaperones: Melissa Longval, Paul Sontag, Kyn Gdanian.