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