Attention Soccer Players

Summer vacation is in full swing, but before you know it soccer will be starting up! We've already got a practice schedule set up. Practices will be M, T, W from 3:00 - 5:00 at the MCAA field beginning August 31st, which is also the first day of school. Due to the rising cost of gas, we will have to raise our fees to $65 per player with a $115 per family cap. If possible, please sign up (form completed and fee paid) as soon as you can. Forms can be found on the website here: Soccer Permission Form . If you have any questions, please contact Coach Peterson at shebec@juno.com . All forms and fees are due before you can attend a practice.



--Coach P.

School Calendar is on the Website

Hi All!

The final 2009-2010 school calendar is up on our website here: http://www.milfordchristianacademy.org/2009-10/Calendar2009-10.pdf .

Please note that the school hours have changed slightly. Arrive time is 7:50 AM and dismissal time is 2:50 PM.

NASCAR Volunteers

Attention NASCAR Volunteers!

If you are under the age of 18, make sure you get a permission slip from Mrs. P. You must have one for both Saturday and Sunday if you are doing both days.

We will be leaving the MCA parking lot at 3 PM on Saturday and 1:30 PM on Sunday.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. P at 429-9544.

Remember do not wear flip flops or shorts!

Various Updates!

For grades 1 - 6:
Tuesday June 16th is a dress down day. Attire requirements are appropriate Tee shirt (no tank tops or spaghetti strap tops), jeans or knee length shorts and sneakers (no flip flops). Please note that jeans are not be ripped or too tight. Sneakers are required because the students will be walking outside.

Wednesday June 17th is a dress UP day. Please have your child wear their uniform to school, or dress up in their Sunday best. Reminder to young ladies, that heeled shoes must be 2 inches or less and skirts must come to their knees.

For all grades 1 - 12:

Thursday June 18th is the last day of school! Please plan to come to school between 8am and 9am. Your child will be required to sign in so we can get an accurate count for attendance. Also plan to pick up your child's SAT scores and year end report card!

CLEAN uniforms can be returned to the school as a donation on Thursday. A uniform swap will also be available for any returning families looking for additional clothing.

REMINDER - school is dismissed at noon on Mon, Tues and Wed!
REMINDER - the school will be open between 8 am and 9am on Thursday!


NOTE: Families with students entering grades 7 - 12 ... be on the look out for a meeting time with Mrs Lockwood regarding the course listing, the booklist and the core values at MCA!

Many Blessings to you and have a great summer!

Community Service Opportunity

Any students who still need to earn community service hours may do so this Thursday and Friday from 9 AM - 2 PM at the school. Please contact Mr. Sontag with any questions.

Cape Cod Camping Trip for Grades 8-12

End of the Year Cape Cod Trip
Grades 8-12
June 15- 17, 2009

The following in the list of details for the Cape trip to help you plan and fill out the permission slip. Money and permission slip are due Friday, June12.

We would love to have more parents come!!! Please contact Mr. Sontag ASAP if you are willing / able to come.

June 12: Mandatory Planning meeting11:30 AM in the Sanctuary

June 15: Leave MCA at 8 AM

June 17: Return MCA 4:30 - 5 PM

Cost: $25 plus food items

Food: By assignments at Friday meeting

Accommodations: Nickerson State Park, Orleans, Ma.

Activities: Biking (bring bikes), hiking, sports,(bring equipment, ex. Frisbee), games, low tide sea investigation, camping etc.

Clothing: Modest recreational attire, rain gear, in soft-sided bag, tightly packed.

Equipment: sleeping bag, mat, (no large, unruly bedding), flashlight, extra batteries, toilet kit SNo ipods or cell phones.

Tents by assignments.

Transportation: Vans
Chaperones: Mr. Sontag, Mrs. Peterson, Josiah Gdanian, and parents (hopefully!)

Crosswalk and Field Day Pictures

Crosswalk and field day pictures are up for viewing!! :) Enjoy & God bless!

www.classicfamilyimage.com/mca

--Mrs. Widner

Upper School Exam Schedule

Please see the MCA 08-09 Upperschool Final Exam schedule below….

MONDAY

• 8:30-10:00 AM Gr 7/8 English; Gr 9/10 Science; Gr 11/12 Bible
• 10:30 - 12:00 Noon Gr 7/8 Science; Gr 9/10 English; Gr 11/12 Science
• 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:30 PM Final Exam Make up STUDY HALL for those who want to stay and study as well as those who have siblings in the lower school; All others dismissed early after completing their chores.

TUESDAY

• 8:30 - 10:00 AM Gr 7/8 History; Gr 9/10 Bible; Gr 11/12 English
• 10:30 - 12:00 Noon Gr 7/8 Bible; Gr 9/10 History; Gr 11/12 Economics
• 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:30 PM Final Exam make-up; 11th Grade prep for Senior Banquet; All others in study hall or dismissed after completing their chores.

WEDNESDAY

• 8:30 - 10:00 Gr 7/8 Math; Gr 9/10 Math; Gr 11/12 Math
• 10:30 - 12:00 Noon Gr 7/8 Spanish; Gr 9/10 Study Hall; Gr 11/12 Spanish
• 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eighth Grade Graduation Practice; All others not involved in 8th Grade Graduation can be dismissed after completing their chores.

-Please note that exams are only scheduled in the mornings.

-The afternoons are available for make-up exams, study halls for anyone who wants a quiet place to study or siblings of elementary students. Since the elementary students are in school the entire day, we felt that it may be helpful for their upper school siblings to have a productive place to study until the end of the day. If you do not intend to use the time at school productively in preparation for final exams, then we would ask you to leave at noon, after completing your chore.

-Tuesday afternoon will be a time when the Seniors can hand in their graduation speeches and follow up with any last minute details. The Juniors will also be meeting on Tuesday to discuss the preparations for their part in the Senior Banquet.

-Wednesday afternoon will be graduation practice for the 8th graders. If you plan to be a part of the ceremony then you must be at the practice. Any upper school student not involved in the 8th grade graduation practice may leave once their chore is complete.

Thank you,

Upper School Staff

Senior Banquet Invite and Info

You are cordially invited to participate in the Senior Banquet honoring Milford Christian Academy’s graduating Class of 2009.

The banquet will be held at Burns Hill Christian Fellowship located at 37 Wilton Road (Pine Valley Mill) in Milford, NH. The banquet will begin at 6:00PM. Dress for the occasion will be semi-formal (no jeans please).

The banquet will be buffet style, offering two wonderful Italian main dishes of Chicken Parmesan and Vegetable Chicken, Sweet Italian Sausage Primavera. The cost of the banquet will be $22.00 per adult and $12.00 per child age 10 or under. (Note: The graduating seniors do not have to pay for attending the banquet.)

To adequately prepare for the banquet, we request that you please RSVP by Monday, June 8th. Please send an e-mail response to the MCA School Office with the number of adults and children that will be attending this special celebration.

Payment made in advance by check should be made payable to Milford Christian Academy and sent to the Office by Wednesday, June 10th. Payment will be accepted at the door on the night of the banquet.

We look forward to an awesome night together as we honor our students, celebrate their accomplishments and encourage them as they enter the next phase of their lives.

NASCAR CHANGES AGE LIMIT!!!

Attention all student athletes & parents! NASCAR has gone back to allowing 14 year olds to help with the clean up! So, calling all 14 & 15 year olds who are planning to play soccer and/or basketball during the upcoming school year! Yikes, this school year isn't even over yet and I have to think about next year.... I need 20 people to sign up on Saturday and Sunday! Make sure you get a permission slip from Mrs. P or the front office, this is a MUST HAVE this year! See Mrs. P for more details!~Mrs. Peterson

Battle of the Bands Photos Available

Hello!!

The Battle of the Bands pictures are up at http://www.classicfamilyimage.com/battleofthebands so take a look! If you order pictures, all proceeds will benefit MCA! :) If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Widner at rylee.widner@gmail.com.

Looking forward to next year's battle! :)

-- Mrs. Widner.

Senior Graduation Info

Graduation is right around the corner! Here is some important information that the seniors and their families need to know:

• Caps, gowns, and tassels have arrived! Please remember to come pick yours up from Mrs. Owen in the office well before graduation so that the wrinkles can be ironed / hung out.
• Each senior must write a 1-3 minute speech (as outlined by Mrs. Lockwood during class) to be read during the graduation ceremony. The written speech is due by Tuesday, June 9th. Please contact Mrs. Lockwood if you have any questions.
• Graduation is being held at Good News Bible Church in Wilton on Saturday, June 13th at 10:30 AM.
• Graduates need to be at Good News no later than 10 AM in nice attire underneath their caps and gowns. Please wear dress shoes.
• Because of the small graduating class size, each graduate may invite up to 20 people if they so choose.

Twelve days and counting.....!