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