Day School Not Opened for 2010-2011

MCA will not be opening our day school for the 2010-2011 school year, but we are continuing to be a participating agency for home schooling families.

All School and LWCC meeting!

Just a reminder....
There is a meeting at the school, Wednesday June 16th at 7pm. This meeting is to highlight the tuition assistance incentive and the plans for MCA for the 2010-2011 school year. Be sure to review the letter sent to you last week from Pastor Sontag. Please come with your questions and ideas!

Blessings
MCA Administration

Let's Go Fly a Kite

On Tuesday, the Elementary will be going to Keye’s Field to fly kites!

We will leave the school around 9:30 AM and arrive back at 11:30 AM.

If you have a kite, please bring it. Also bring a water bottle.

If you don’t own a kite but would like one, bring $1.00 cash.

Moms and dads are invited for some high flying fun! Meet us there or walk with us at 9:30 AM.

Last Days of School Happenings for Elementary

Monday June 14, in honor of flag day, the students may wear red, white, and blue

Tuesday June 15, students can wear appropriate play clothes

Wednesday June 16 is Dress Up Day

There will be a Pancake Breakfast for the students Tues. June 15. There is no cost for the breakfast.

Remember, Thursday and Friday of this week and Monday through Wednesday of next week there is a 12 Noon dismissal. Please be prompt picking up your children.

6th Grade Graduation

Please join us for a
Celebration in honor of

Milford Christian Academy’s
6 ^th Grade Class

Wednesday, the sixteenth of June
two thousand and ten
at eleven o’clock in the morning.

Milford Christian Academy
273 Elm Street
Milford, New Hampshire



_________________________________________________
RSVP to Mrs. Domeny– BeckyAD@yahoo.com
Cake and beverages will be served

End of the Year Schedule

As the end of the year fast approaches, our schedule gets very interesting. Here is a breakdown to help you keep track of all that is happening. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office.



6/7 through 6/9: Final exams for upper school (see post below for details).

6/9: 7 PM 8th grade graduation (students arrive at 6:30 PM)

6/10: Noon dismissal. 1 PM Senior Banquet set up at Burns Hill. 6 PM Senior Banquet.

6/11: Noon dismissal. 1 PM Senior Graduation practice at Good News Bible Church, Wilton.

6/12: 10 AM Senior Graduation Ceremony at Good News Bible Church, Wilton.

6/14 - 6/16: Noon Dismissal. Grades 8-12 Cape Cod Trip. Grade 7 no school.

6/17: 8 AM - 9 AM Report card and SATs pick up. Have a great summer!

Schedule for Finals

Please see the MCA 09-10 Upperschool Final Exam schedule below….

MONDAY, June 7

• 8:30-10:00 AM Gr 7/8 English; Gr 9/10 Biology; Gr 11/12 Bible
• 10:30 - 12:00 Noon Gr 7/8 Life Science; Gr 9/10 English; Gr 11/12 Chemistry
• 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, June 8

• 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 Hsitory
• 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 ahve siblings in the lower school; All others dismissed early after completing their chores.

WEDNESDAY, June 9

• 8:30 - 10:00 Gr 7/8 Math; Gr 9/10 Math; Gr 11/12 Math
• 10:30 - 12:00 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.

-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

1st & 2nd Grade Pool Party

Tuesday, June 8, the first and second graders will be having a pool party at the Sontag's home in Merrimack. We will leave school at 10:45 and return by 2:30. The first and second grade students may wear shorts to school and bring their swim suit and towel. If it rains on Tuesday, we will plan to go on Wednesday, June 9, weather permitting.

Senior Banquet Reminder

Tomorrow, June 3rd, is the last day to reserve your space for the Senior Banquet. Please be sure to let the office know if you plan to attend and how many we should reserve space for. While you may make payment at the door, you MUST reserve your space by tomorrow so we can adequately plan. Thank you!

Elementary Tea Party

Moms of elementary students - please come join us on Friday, June 4th, at 9 AM to our "girls only" elementary tea party! We would love to have you join us. We will be in the 5th and 6th grade classsroom.

MCA staff - we would be honored if you would join us as well! Come on by for great fellowship and food!

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Domeny.

Cape Cod for Grades 8-12

End of the Year Cape Cod Trip
Grades 8-12
June 14- 16, 2010

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, June11.

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

June 11: Mandatory Planning meeting11:30 AM in the Sanctuary

June 14: Leave MCA at 8 AM

June 16: Return MCA 4:30 - 5 PM

Cost: $30 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, packed in soft-sided bag, tightly packed.

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

Tents by assignments.

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

Robert Frost Farm Field Trip

The 5th and 6th graders will be going on a field trip to the Robert Frost Farm in Derry on Wednesday June 9th. All the kids learned a Frost poem a month or so ago and there is a lot of significance to some of his poems as they relate to NH.

We will leave at 9:00am and return by carpool. Please send in a PERMISSION SLIP from the MCA website and $5 - which includes stopping for ice-cream on the way home - by MONDAY JUNE 7th.

We need ONE driver that can take four students. Please contact Mrs. Domeny via email (beckydomeny@comcast.net).

Half Day Friday May 28th!

Dear MCA Family-

There are a large number of families out of town or leaving early for the long holiday weekend. Specifically, many from LWCC and friends of LWCC will be camping this weekend!

So, we will be closing school on Friday May 28th at noon. Please be in the carpool line before noon, to ensure all students are picked up in a timely manner.

I apologize for the short notice, but be blessed for the long weekend.

Blessings

FIELD DAY - Wednesday May 26th

Yeah!
It is Field Day again. Grades 1 - 12 will be walking to Keyes Field. We will be leaving the school at 9am and will be returning before afternoon carpool.

It is forcasted to be a HOT day. So, please send your child to school with a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. We will be eating lunch at Keyes Field so bring a bag lunch (no warm-ups). The dress code is PE attire.

Feel free to join us for a day of fun!

Blessings

Elementary Outdoor Field Trip

The 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys will be doing an overnight camping field trip with Mr. Sontag in his back yard, a.k.a. "Camp Carleton", on June 3rd and 4th. A general supply list will be going home with them today. (Additional copies of the supply list can be emailed to you if necessary.) Please note that no electronic devices are allowed. If you should have any questions, please contact Mr. Sontag.

Today's Golfing Cancelled

Due to the weather, today's golfing has been cancelled. Tomorrow the students who normally participate in the Golfing Club will receive a voucher good for a round of mini-golf and a bucket of balls. The vouchers must be used before next Wednesday.

Elementary News

Friday, May 21 the students in grades 1 -5 will be walking to Keyes Field. The teachers have some fun activities planned for them. We will leave school at 9:00 and return by 2:30. Students may wear jeans or knee length shorts and their MCA polo shirt. They should have comfortable shoes for walking. We will be taking our lunch with us. Please be sure your child has plenty of water, it looks like it is going to be a warm day. All parents are welcome to join us. You can either walk with us or meet us there.

Senior Trip to Lake Winnepesaukee

The seniors have chosen to go to Lake Winnepesaukee for their senior class trip, which is scheduled to leave after school on Thursday, May 20th, and return on Monday, May 24th. They managed to raise enough money to cover the entire cost of the trip! Praise the Lord!

Please complete a permission form for your senior student to be able to attend and return to the office no later than Wednesday, May 19th.

Let's wish them a safe and happy trip!

Upper School Hike on Friday, May 21

The Upper School will be going on a hike up Pack Monadnock on Friday, May 21st. We will leave the school at 9 AM and return before car pool. There is no cost for this trip and parents are welcome to hike with us or to simply help drive.

Attire: Appropriate hiking shoes or sneakers, jeans without rips or holes please, MCA polo shirt and / or sweatshirt.

Bring: Water bottle, bag lunch, bug spray, camera (optional - we may do an activity utilizing these).

Golf Fundraiser Cancelled

The Golf Fundraiser originally scheduled for May 21st has been cancelled.

(Note that this is not the same thing as the Golfing Club which meets every Wednesday. The Club is still going on as regularly scheduled.)

Senior Banquet - June 10th

Dear Parents, Relatives, and Friends of Milford Christian Academy’s Graduating Class of 2010:

You are cordially invited to participate in the Senior Banquet honoring Milford Christian Academy’s graduating Class of 2010 on June 10^th at 6:00PM.

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

The Senior Class wanted to do a barbeque style meal so the banquet will consist of chicken and pork cooked on a grill with a wonderful selection of side dishes. 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 Thursday, June 3^rd. 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 Monday, June 7^th. Payment (by check or cash) 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.

Battle of the Bands Winners

Our congratulations go out to Borderline 11, who won First Prize at Battle of the Bands, and to Cardinal, who won People's Choice!

Thank you to all who helped make this a fun and successful night!

Grand Opening Kaley Park, Saturday, May 15th

Battle of the Bands Coming Up on Saturday

Tickets are now on sale for Battle of the Bands, which is coming up this Saturday starting at 4 PM. They are $10 per person with a $40 per family cap. Tickets will also be sold at the door on Saturday night. Battle of the Bands is being held at Christ's Church of Amherst on Merrimack Street in Amherst. Join us for a rockin' good time in Jesus' name!

Bonus: Any student who brings in a case of soda or water to donate for Battle of the Bands by this Friday, May 7th, will be able to participate in a dress down day on Monday, May 10th. Your donation must be in by Friday in order to qualify.

Upcoming Elementary Events

• On Thursday, May 13th, grades 1-6 wiill be going to Harborside Healthcare Center on Crosby St. in Milford. As part of National Nursing Home Week, they have invited us to join them for a Jr. Zoo Keepers program. We will leave school at 10:00 AM and return at 11:45 AM.
• On Tuesday, May 25th, grades 1-6 will go to the SEE Scince Center in Manchester. We will leave school at 8:15 AM and return by 2:45 PM. Cost of the trip is $10.00. A permission slip is needed.

If you can drive for either trip, please email Mrs. Hallowell (dalesueh@myfairpoint.net)

Thank you

Leadership Conference for grades 7 - 12!

The annual Leadership Conference is Monday and Tuesday, May 3rd and 4th. Please note that this is just as we return from our April vacation.

The permission forms and fee, must be in the office by tomorrow - Friday April 23rd!!

Also, note that we will be leaving the school at 6:30am Monday morning, on May 3rd. Bright and early!

Community Service Day for Upper School

Friday, April 23 will be a community service day for grades 7 - 12.

Students of these grades may dress down for the day. We are asking that pants be worn (rather than shorts). A non- school uniform shirt is allowed, as long as the shirt is appropriate. Please bring a rake and a paint scraper, if you have one. Please bring plenty of water and a brown bag lunch. We will be leaving the school around 9:30 am. We will be stopping for ice cream prior to returning to the school, so please send your student to school with some money if you wish for them to purchase ice cream. We will return to the school in time for afternoon carpool.
It is a blessing to serve those in need in our community. May God keep us safe and may our students shine for the Lord!

Faith & Family Night with the Fisher Cats

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting a Faith & Family Night on Thursday, July 15th, starting at 7:05 PM with the NH Fisher Cats. Pre-game festivities start at 5:30 PM and include a free T-shirt to 100 lucky participants, Baseball Chapel, question and answer session with Fisher Cats Players and Team Chaplain, giant flag ceremony and photo opportunity with the Fisher Cat Mascots. Tickets are $10 each and include a ticket as well as a food voucher good for hot dog, chips and a small fountain drink. The Fisher Cats are going up against the Binghamton Mets. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Mike at mwelty@teamfca.com or by phone at 603-772-7754.

Phones

Our phone system has been malfunctioning and we are currently unable to retrieve phone messages. We are working diligently on rectifying this situation. In the meantime, you may try calling us but in the event that your call is not picked up, please use our email or some other means to relay messages. Thank you for your patience!

Student Leadership Conference - Due FRIDAY

1. Money and permission slips need to be in by Friday, April 23 before vacation week.

2. Leave MCA - 6:30am, Monday, May 3
3. Return to MCA – 4:30-5:00pm, Tuesday, May 4
4. Bring $$ for fast food lunch for the ride home.
5. Boys Attire – For meeting/session times – Ties, shoes, nice slacks, dress shirt, belts.
6. Girls Attire– Upgraded skirts, blouses, dresses.
7. Sleeping bag – small, compact. Toiletries for overnight stay in host home.
8. Bible.

Calling all golfers!

Hello MCA Family-

Tomorrow, Friday April 16th is the last day to sign up for golf. Please contact the office for a permission form. The cost is $60. It includes a bucket of balls each week and a round of mini golf for the first 4 weeks and then a full 9 holes of golf for the last 2 weeks. The last week you will also get a drink, hot dog and ice cream!

It is just an opportunity to get out and have some fun. The only competition is with yourself!
FORE!

This is available for anyone in grades 6 - 12.

Blessings
MCA Admin.

Last Call for Yearbook Orders

Anyone wishing to purchase a yearbook who has not done so yet needs to get their order in ASAP! There are a few order forms left in the office. No orders without accompanying payment in full will be accepted. Orders close on Friday.

SATs Reminder

Standford Achievement Tests will be administered tomorrow and Friday to grades 1 through 11. Please remember that it is absolutely essential to have your child arrive between 7:45 and 7:55 as testing begins promptly at 8:00 AM. If they are late, they will not be permitted to enter their classroom until the first portion of testing is done and there is no make up time. Please remember to have them bring sharpened #2 pencils, rulers, a snack, a book and, if in high school, a calculator. Dismissal is at 12:30 PM. We are accommodating quite a few homeschoolers during this time as well so pick up and drop off may take slightly longer than usual and is likely to be somewhat disorganized. We are sure that extra measures of patience and grace are going to be needed. Thank you!

New This Year - Golf Opportunity!

MCA is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Amherst Country Club to provide an opportunity for students (6th grade and up) to experience some golfing at reasonable rates. Beginning next Wednesday, April 21st, interested students will travel to the Amherst Country Club / Ponemah Green for some golfing fun. This will continue on every Wednesday (with the exception of April 28th - no golf during spring break) through and including Wednesday, June 2nd. That's six weeks of golfing! Here's what's included for the fee of $60:

• 6 buckets of balls (1 per player per day)
• 4 rounds of mini golf (1 per day for the first 4 days)
• 2 rounds of golf ( 9 holes for the last 2 days)
• 1 hot dog lunch with ice cream cone (last day after 9 hole round)

For the last 2 golfing days, if you child does not have their own clubs, there will be a small fee to rent clubs. Registration forms were handed out today to interested students or you can contact the office for one. Please note that checks need to be made payable to Ponemah Green, not MCA!

See you on the green!

Report Cards for Third Quarter!

Dear MCA Family-

Your child's third quarter report card will be going home with them on Friday April 9th if they are in the elementary, and on Monday April 12th if they are in the upper school.

There is no need to return the report cards this quarter, so please keep the copy for yourself. We will have the pdf of your child's report card available on our website early the week of April 12th.

Blessings,
MCA Administration

Annual Leadership Conference for grades 7 - 12

Dear Parents and Students in the Upper School-

The annual leadership conference is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 3rd and 4th. Yes, that is the first two days that we would be returning from April vacation. The conference is once again in the Fall River area of Massachusetts.

We will be leaving from the school early Monday morning, and returning to the school on Tuesday afternoon. More details will follow soon!

The cost will be about $40 per person.
We will also need a field trip permission slip signed and returned to the office for each attending student.
The topic this year is "Brave-Hearted Gospel" featuring Eric and Leslie Ludy.

Our own MCA worship team will also be leading one of the general sessions in worship!

It is a great opportunity to continue to equip our young people and we recommend that all students attend the conference.

More information will follow soon. Please feel free to contact the office should you have any questions.

Blessings

Stanford Achievement Testing Next Week

Stanford Achievement Tests (SATs) will be administered next Thursday and Friday, April 15th and 16th, to grades 1 through 11. Testing begins at 8:00 AM sharp so please have your child here by 7:50 AM. Students are dismissed at 12:30 PM both days.

If you child is not participating, please inform the office and keep your child home those two days as we do not have any alternative activities. We will need $15 per participating student in order to cover the cost of materials and scoring. Please have this in to the office no later than Wednesday, April 14th.

For each day of testing, your child will need a sharpened #2 pencil, a ruler, a snack, a book to read (in case they are one of the early ones done) and, for high schoolers, a calculator.

We administer this test to many home schoolers as well so the drop off and pick up routine will likely take a bit longer than usual and be somewhat disorganized. We will all need to remember to be even more graceful and courteous than usual.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office.

Elementary Field Trip

Tuesday, April 20 the elementary students will be going to Harborside Healthcare Center on Crosby Street in Milford to recite the poems they are memorizing and visit with the residents there. We will leave school at 10:15 and return by 11:30. No permission slip is needed.

If you can drive for this trip, please email Mrs. Hallowell (dalesueh@myfairpoint.net) and let her know how many students you can take.

Thank you.

The Annual MCA Crosswalk!

Dear MCA Family-

We are doing the Crosswalk, this Good Friday April 2nd!

Students in grades 1 and 2 will not be participating. These students may be dropped off as usual. They will be with Mrs Hallowell. If you, as a parent, would like to participate in the Crosswalk and would like to take your 1st or 2nd grader with you, then that is perfectly fine!

Students in grades 3 through 12 will be participating.
For those participating in the Crosswalk:
Plan to be in front of The County Store any time between 7:50am and 8am. We will be leaving promptly.
Please wear your uniform and comfortable shoes. Bring or wear a jacket.
We will be stopping at the Milford Oval to do a couple of worship songs and prayer, and then we will continue on to MCA.

The elementary students will be having a quick snack in the lunchroom upon arriving to the school. The snack will be provided by the teachers.

The upper school will be having a quick snack as well in the Foyer area upstairs. All upper school students are encouraged to bring in a food item to share with the entire upper school. Food items can be breakfast or lunch related and low sugar/caffeine drinks are also welcome. All food items can be dropped off at the school prior to going to the County Stores. There will be someone in the office to collect your items.

Please remember that this is a day to celebrate Christ! We ask you to have a spirit of reverence during the Crosswalk. Upon returning to the school, we ask you to engage with those around you and to avoid isolation. This is an opportunity to shine for the Lord and to do His will!

Praise God!

Senior Project Presentations Schedule

All are welcome to come watch as our seniors present their Senior Projects.

Wednesday, March 31

6:45 PM - Amy V. on Cosmetology
7:30 PM - Ben B. on Architecture
8:15 PM - Ryan B. on Green House Construction

Thursday, April 1

6:45 PM - Jinnea H. on Forensics
7:30 PM - Dan H. on EMS
8:15 PM - Luke M. on Vaccines

Last Call for Sweatshirts

There's still time to order your MCA sweatshirt. Orders are closing on Wednesday, March 31st, and the order is going in the very next day. Print off the order form here.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are a few building maintenance type jobs that need able hands to complete. If you are able to help with any of these, please contact the office. Thank you!

• The hardwood floors in the office need to be sanded and refinished. We'll supply the tools and materials, you supply the labor. This will need to be done either during spring break or during summer vacation.
• The wood fence needs painting. We need a minimum of one adult, preferably two adults or one adult and one teen, to help with spraying.
• There is an exterior water faucet that needs to be intalled.
• (This one may or may not happen.) The drop ceiling in the office needs replacing. We need someone to do this or even just to assist.

Thank you so much!

PBL Presentation Schedule for Thursday Night

Grades 7 & 8 (presenting in room A5)

• 7:00 - Colin on William Wilberforce
• 7:10 - Bethany on Todd Beamer
• 7:20 - Jessica on Florence Nightingale
• 7:30 - Carly on David Livingston
• 7:40 - Marshall on Billy Sunday
• 7:50 - Audrey on Hudson Taylor
• 8:00 - Eun Bee on George Whitefield

Grades 9 & 10 (presenting in the sanctuary)

• 7:00 - Rachel on Amy Carmichael
• 7:15 - Ben on Count Zinzendorf
• 7:30 - Kaitlyn on Nate Saint
• 7:45 - David on Calvin Coolidge
• 8:00 - Ashlee on Gladys Aylward
• 8:15 - Shannon on Mary Slessor
• 8:30 - Matt on David Livingstone

Services for Baby Isaiah

Dear Friends of Baby Isaiah and his family-

Services will be held this Sunday, March 21st at 2pm
At:
Fairwood Chapel
18 Fairwood Drive
Dublin, NH

The family invites all of you who were faithful prayer warriors for Isaiah and who loved him without seeing him.
If you would like to send gifts or flowers, the family kindly asks for potted plants or perennials, as the family intends to plant a garden where the sand box was going to be built.

If you would like the address of the family, then please contact the office or ask Mrs. Longval.

May we celebrate the 10 days that Isaiah's family had with him. Baby Isaiah is now home with his Lord and Savior without pain, without tears and without knowing the sin of the world.

God is Good.

Sweatshirt Ordering Deadline Extended

There's still time to order your MCA Athletics Sweatshirt! We have extended the deadline by a week for you to get your orders in to Mrs. P. Order form can be downloaded here: Sweatshirt Order Form.

Basic Aid Training for the Elementary Students

Susan Mikah, a Red Cross volunteer, will be teaching basic aid training to the elemenary students.

• Grades 3-6 will learn the importance of accident prevention, basic first aid skills, the importance of staying calm in an emergency, and how to implement the emergency Action Steps- Check, Call, and Care.
• Grades 1-2 will learn the important role they have in managing their own health and safety, as well as environmental health and safety, to be aware of dangers, how to prevent accidents, and how to respond to accidents and emergencies.
  

This will be a 6-12 hour safety education program that begins Tuesday, March 30th, and will continue once a week for several weeks

PBL and Open House Informational Night!

Dear MCA Family and Friends-

Please plan to attend, as an entire family, the PBL night and Openhouse that is scheduled for next week, Thursday March 25th.

Please plan to be here by 6:30, as we will be presenting information to you regarding the current year, as well as the plans for next year. We will begin the PBL presentations at 7pm. The 9/10 grade students will be in the sanctuary and the 7/8 grade students will be in Mrs Longval’s room. We will be posting a schedule very soon.

We would like you to invite your friends and extended family to this event. This a great time to see what MCA is all about, to hear about the plans for the following year, and to support our students and all that they have accomplished with this quarter’s PBL. The 5/6 grade PBL projects will also be displayed.

So, please plan to attend and bring anyone you feel may be interested in MCA and anyone who would like to partner with the school and share our mission.

An added bonus….we will be delaying the start of school for the FOLLOWING day, Friday March 26th. School will begin at 8:50 am.

Feel free to contact the office with any questions.

Praise God for you all!
Blessings
Mrs. Lockwood

Jeans Day - Friday March 19th

Dear MCA Students-

Friday, March 19th is "Wear Jeans for a Dollar" day to support the MCA Senior Class.
So, each student is allowed to wear jeans (must be long jeans with no holes or rips) in exchange for a dollar donation to the senior class.
Also, students are allowed to wear a non-uniform top as long as it is appropriate in style (not too short or too low cut and tank top styles are not allowed) and in writing.

The Senior Class thanks you!

Mrs. Widner is a New Mommy!

Mrs. Widner gave birth to 6 lb 10 oz Payton Grace Widner on Saturday night at 8:01 PM! Join us in wishing Mr. & Mrs. Widner heartfelt congratulations and blessings for this next step in their journey!

Upcoming Dates to Remember

• March 17 - Teachers Workshop, half day of school.
• March 19 - Final day to order sweatshirts.
• March 25 - Open House and PBL Night.
• Week of March 29 - Senior Project presentations.
• April 2 - Good Friday, half day of school.
• April 15 & 16 - SATs, 12:30 dismissal

Now Taking MCA Athletics Sweatshirt Orders!

MCA is pleased to offer our popular Athletics hoodie sweatshirts to the entire MCA family! Sweatshirts are $30 for current MCA students and for students of other schools who have participated in an MCA sport, a $10 discount! The regular price of $40 applies to all others (parents, non-attending siblings, etc.) Orders and money need to be received in the office no later than March 19th. No late orders or orders without accompanying payment in full accepted. Download the order form here: Sweatshirt Order Form.

Third Quarter Progress Reports

Dear Parents-

The third quarter progress reports went home with your child. Please take a look at them as they are working hard as onto the Lord!

The progress reports will also be available on-line via the parents place and your individual passcode. Please look for them on the website at the end of the day on Friday March 5th.

Praise God for each of you.
Blessings
MCA Administration

Boys B-ball Tournament Schedule

Hello Team and Parents,
The following is tournament schedule. Players need to be at St. Marie's at 4 PM in order to see the game and talk strategy with coach.

Second game will depend on the winner- loser bracket. It's been a very good season. (11-4) Please come and cheer on the team.

Paul Sontag coach

The games will be played at the following times:
3:20 - 4:50 Game 1: St. Marie's vs. Jesse Remmington
4:50 - 6:20 Game 2: MCA vs HFA

6:20 - 6:50 Rest/Break, 3 pt contest

6:50-8:10 Loser Game 1 vs Loser Game 2
8:10-9:30 Winner Game 1 vs Winner Game 2
All games are regulation games.

H 2 Oh oh oh

MCA was blessed last year with a water cooler from which the students and staff can get fresh spring water. It is really great to have cool, fresh-tasting water! We have some refillable 5-gallon water jugs and are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to periodically take these to the Monadnock Water Self-Serve area and fill them up (we'll provide the money needed for this). Please know ahead of time that these are heavy when full! Of course, this would count as volunteer time. Please contact Robin in the office if you are willing to serve in this way.

Thanks!

Good Friday!

Please note that the original school calendar incorrectly identified Good Friday.
It is Friday April 2nd!

We will be having our annual Crosswalk and all school chapel, but stay tuned for more details.

Praise God.

PBL Night!

Please stay tuned for more information regarding the 3rd quarter PBL night, which is Thursday March 25th. This date is on the school calendar, so please keep this night open for supporting our youth and allowing them to showcase their accomplishments!

Praise God.

Community Service Opportunity-

Dear MCA students and friends/family-

The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Milford, sponsored by the Miflord Athletic Association, is looking for volunteers. They specifically asked if MCA students were available, as they know what a great job you do each year!

The event is Saturday April 3, 2010 from 11am to 1pm. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
9 - 10:30 am for set up
11 - 1pm for the event
1 - 2pm for clean up

You may volunteer for any one of the time slots, or for all three!

Please let the office of Mrs. Peterson know if you are interested.
It is HIGHLY recommended that our students who participate in MCA sports take part in this. We are very blessed by the use of the local fields and the area gymnasiums.

Blessings
MCA Admin

ONE DAY Boys BB tournament!

Dear Parents of MCA Boys BB team players-

The boys will be participating in a one day Basketball tournament at Ste. Maries, this Friday March 5th. The boys MUST be at the gym by 3:00 pm at the latest, as ALL teams must check in! The tournament is estimated to be complete by 9pm that evening.

MCA will be paying the entrance fee to the tournament, however there will be an admissions fee for ALL SPECTATORS, including parents!
$1 per student
$2 per adult
$5 family cap (immediate family)

There will also be a concession stand, to help cover the cost of the tournament, which will be available to the players and all spectators. Each player should plan to bring their own money for food and either eat at the concession stand or acquire dinner on the way home.

This will be the last BB game(s) for the boys this year, so come on out and support them!!

Monday Boy's B-ball practice cancelled by weather

Hi Team,
See you all at practice Wednesday 6 AM. I will post playoff game times as soon as I get the exact times for Friday PM and Saturday AM.

Paul Sontag

Sledding for grades 7 - 12 !!

Dear Parents of Students in grades 7 - 12:

As many of you may know, we are taking time out each afternoon this week for a spiritual focus. We have enjoyed the Christian movie "The Climb" and have had some great discussions in the spirit of doing hard things. We have broken into teams and built bridges in the spirit of team work. YWAM is with us today, Thursday, to perform, lead us in worship and share their mission. We had originally planned to go to Pastor Williams house tomorrow, Friday, to enjoy the snow and assist where we could with his church's project. However, due to circumstances beyond any one's control, we will not be able to spend the afternoon at the Williams' home, here in Milford only a couple miles from the school.

Therefore, we are planning to take the students to the sledding hill "Carnival Hill" in Wilton. I believe this is covered on the general permission slip form you each signed at the beginning of the year, as we consider Wilton to be part of the Milford surrounding area. However, I did want to let you all know of our plans.

Please allow your 7th - 12th grader to come to school in dress down clothes tomorrow, Friday February 19th. I would ask that the clothes be appropriate for outdoor play. Be prepared to bring outdoor wear as well and any snow toys that you feel are appropriate. Hats, mittens and boots are a must. We will be leaving MCA near noon, and we will be returning in time for afternoon carpool.

If you do not want your child participating, then please be prepared to pick your child up at 11:30 am, tomorrow Friday Feb. 19, 2010.

Be blessed and have a great winter break.
Rhonda Lockwood

NO SCHOOL TODAY - Tues Feb 16

MCA will not be having school today, Tuesday February 16th, due to the snow!

Be blessed.

Girls Basketball

The MCA girls basketball team traveled up to Manchester to take on the Holy Family Academy. Things got off on the wrong foot for the Lions when on the first play of the game, the girls lost starting center, Becca Peterson, to an ankle injury. Later in the game, Michaela Reichl, who was already playing on a tender ankle, took a shot to the ribs and had to finish the game on the bench with Becca. It was a tough battle under the boards and both teams fought a good fight, but someone had to win and unfortunately it was the Holy Family Academy by a score of 12-10. Michaela Reichl lead the scoring for the Lions with 4, followed by Kaitlyn Hartling and Jinnea Herber each with 3 points. Rachel Bourgeois had a good game off the bench, playing aggressive at both ends of the court. The girls have practice on Monday and we'll discuss the rest of the season then.

Thank You from Mrs. Widner

Hello MCA family -- teachers, staff, parents and students!

Our formal thank you cards are currently on their way to us via snail mail and will be sent out soon, but I wanted to send an informal "thank you" for coming to our baby shower yesterday. We can not thank you enough for all of the wonderful gifts. But, more importantly.... it was such a blessing to us to have you all there, supporting us and loving us as we prepare for the arrival of our daughter, Payton Grace. For those of you who were unable to make it, please know that we are so very thankful for the support, love, encouragment and advice that you have given us through passing in the hallways here at MCA.

With one more week left, this is truly a bitter-sweet time. Sweet as we attempt to prepare for one of the most exciting and blessed times in our lives Praise God that He has provided me with the opportunity to stay home and raise our daughter (and future children). While I know that this is not "good-bye", it is still a bitter time, as I prepare to leave the students that God has given me such great love and responsibility for. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that each of you and each of your children have made such a positive impact on my life and developing teaching career.

MCA, all of its teachers, staff, families and students all hold a very special place in my heart, and I am so thankful that God brought me here to be part of this family. I have grown so much since coming here -- spiritually, professionally and personally, and all of you have certainly contributed to that growth. The Widner FAMILY (ooh, I like the sound of that!!) certainly plans to stay plugged in here at MCA, hopefully through participating in yearbook, teaching occassional chapels, attending special events, and any other way that God plans to use us here.. We look forward to seeing all of MCA's children and families continue to grow and especially look forward to seeing God's plan for each unfold.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you have done for us and for accepting us into this very special family! May God bless the road ahead and all that He has in store for you!

Rylee Widner

MCA Boys victorious at 8th annual KCA Tournament

Milford Christian Academy Boys Team were victorious in 4 straight games in the 4 team tournament Mass Maritime Academy in Buzzard's Bay Ma. The team was marked by an outstanding defensive effort by playing an intense flexible help defense. The offense was anchored by senior co-captain Ryan Bourgeois who averaged over 30 p0ints per game. Completing the starting team were co-captain Dan Hartling, Shane Kershaw, Tim Pilcher, and Luke Maillet.

The team is 9-4 for the season heading into the last week of games and playoffs.

Now Accepting Yearbook Orders

Now is the time to order your 2009-2010 yearbook!!

Order forms for this year's yearbook went home last week. You will notice that the cost is less than last year-- Praise God that the yearbook students were able to raise enough money to bring down the cost this year!! Thank you yearbook staff.

Each yearbook costs $15.00. After ordering two yearbooks at regular price, each additional yearbook is only $10.00!! Please fill out only one order form if you are purchasing more than one yearbook.

Order forms are due no later than April 14th. We will not be ordering any extras, so please make sure that you meet this deadline if you want a yearbook. Turn order forms and cash or checks payable to Milford Christian Academy (yearbook written in the note line) to your homeroom teacher or to Mrs. Peterson's mailbox.

Hands On History Money Due

This is a reminder that the $8 per student cost for the in-house field trip "Hands on History" is due tomorrow. Thanks!

Girls Basketball News!

The MCA Lady Lions went on a road trip down to Buzzards Bay for the 10th annual Kingdom Covenant Tournament. It was a long drive, but it was a lot of fun. The girls played there first game against the Berean Christian Academy and the MCA girls controlled the game from start to finish. Becca Peterson lead the scoring with 12 points, followed by Michaela Reichl with 6, Kaitlyn Hartling with 4 and Katherine Reichl with 2.

After a dinner break, the girls went up a well rested Jesse Remington team and from opening tip off to the final buzzer, the Jesse girls controlled the whole game, the Lions never really got into their game and lost 9-32. Michaela Reichl lead the scoring for MCA with 5 points, followed by Rachel Bourgeois with 2 and Kirsten Weber with 1. Friday morning the girls went head to head with the host school and although the girls played a much better game compared to the game before, they came up short against a an always tough TNT team. The Lions lost 2-29, but played a tough game. Becca Peterson lead the scoring with 6 points, followed by Katherine Reichl with 2 and Kirsten Weber with 1. The Lions got a lot of help from Becca Peterson, Kaitlyn Hartling and both Michaela and Katherine Reichl under the boards. Eun Be Ro and Rachel Bourgeois worked had at both ends of the court, as did Ashlee Crooker.

This is always the highlight of the season and I'm already looking forward to
next year's tournament!

Coach P

Re-enrollment Packages

Can you believe that it is time to think about enrollment for next year already? Neither can we! Re-enrollment packages are being mailed today and should be arriving in your mailboxes in the next few days. As always, please feel free to contact the office should you have any questions.

Basketball Reschedule Notice

The Boys' and Girls' Basketball games originally scheduled for Saturday, February 13th, have been rescheduled to Friday, February 12th. The Boys' game starts at 3:00 PM; arrive time is 2:45 PM. The Girls' game starts at 4:15; arrive time is 4:00 PM.

Hands On History is Coming to MCA

Hands on History, an interactive Revolutionary War performance, is coming to MCA on Wednesday, February 10th, at 1 PM. We are very excited! This is an in-house field trip for the entire school where the students will be able to touch a mix of original and reproduction 18th century artifacts and even wear the uniforms of George Washington's Army. The students will be immersed in the life ways of the Continental Soldier and hopefully come away with a fuller understanding of what it took to win the freedoms of our young nation. There is an $8 per student charge to cover the cost of this in-house field trip. Please have all monies in to the school no later than Tuesday, February 9. Parents who are interested are welcome to attend (at no additional charge).

Girls Basketball

The MCA girls basketball team hosted a tough team from Nashua Christian Academy at the Milford Middle School. NCA is a physical team and it took a few quarters for the Lions to get their offense going. The Lions defense was strong and they kept NCA to only 20 points for the whole game. Becca Peterson and Michaela Reichl pulled in several defensive rebounds and everyone played a tight zone. Kirsten Weber got the scoring going with a foul shot in the first quarter and finished with three points. She was followed in the scoring by Becca Peterson with 3, Michaela Reichl and Jinnea Herbert each with 2 points. The Lions lost a tough battle 10-20. The girls have practice on Monday and then its off to the Kingdom Covenant Tournament down on the Cape Thursday and Friday.

Coach P

AM Volunteer Needed for February

We are in need of a volunteer to cover the front office from 8 AM to 9 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the month of February. Please call the office ASAP if you are able to serve in this way. Thank you!

Quarter 2 Report Cards are going home!

Dear Parents-

Please ask your child to see his/her report card. Your child will be given his/her report card at the end of the day on Thursday, January 28th. If you could sign one of the copies of the report card and give it to your child to return to the school, then your child may wear jeans on Tuesday February 2nd. The report card must be returned to your child's teacher or homeroom teacher by Monday, February 1st in order to be eligible for jeans day.

As usual, we ask that your child's jeans be ankle length, blue, and have NO holes or rips. Uniform shirts and sweatshirts are still required.

Praise God for each of you.
Blessings
MCA Staff

Elementary Upcoming Events

February Events in grades 1 - 6

Grades 1 - 6 will have a "theme day" each Friday in February.

Feb. 5 will be "Bible character"
Feb.12 will be "dress up day"
Feb. 19 will be "storybook character" for grades 1 -2 and
"Historic figure" for grades 3 -6


Any students who does not wish to participate, must wear the MCA uniform.

Friday, Feb. 12 we will celebrate Valentine's Day. Each class will have a party which will include exchanging Valentine cards with classmates.

Attention Boys Basketball Team!

You guys have a scrimmage on Feb. 11, at 4:00 PM, with Community Christian Academy. Directions to the game are on the school web site: www.milfordchristianacademy.org.
Mrs. P

Haiti Relief Fundraiser a Success!

A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of the volunteers and donors who helped to make our Haiti Relief Pancake Breakfast / Yard Sale Fundraiser such a fantastic success! We raised a total of just over $2,100 for Haiti!!! Praise God!

Basketball Tournament Next Week

Attention Basketball Players & Parents!

Both boys' and girls' BB teams will be traveling down in Mass Maritime Academy for the 10th Annual Kingdom Covenant Basketball Tournament. Please make sure your child is at MCA by 11:30 AM on Thursday Feb. 4th. They will need to bring a brown bag lunch, no lunches boxes or coolers please! We will be stopping at a Dunkin Donuts on the way down so they might want some snack money. While at the tournament, food will be provided for them. They will need lunch money for the ride home on Friday. Please make sure your child has the following:

Sleeping Bag/Bedroll/Pillow
Plenty of socks and T-shirts to wear under their uniforms
Water Bottles
Shower Towel
Toiletries, especially DEODORANT
Sweats or Dry clothes for the ride home

We will be back to MCA around 5 PM on Friday

Please sign fill out a permission slip and return it with $40 (CASH ONLY PLEASE) to either one of the coaches or to the MCA office. Permission slips can be found on the school web site, under forms.

Any questions, please contact one of the coaches.

Girls Basketball

The MCA Girls Basketball team hosted the girls from Saint Maries and both teams came to play! MCA played a good defensive game and put up a few points, but couldn't keep pace with the Ste. Maries girls. Kaitlyn Hartling lead the scoring with a huge TWO POINTS, followed by Becca Peterson with 10, Michaela Reichl and Jinnea Herbert both with two points as well. Michaela Reichl had a good game under the boards as well.

The girls have a scrimmage on Monday against Jesse Remington and their next game will be the 29th against NCA. MCA will be hosting this game at Milford Middle School, tip off time is 3:15.

Coach P

Yard Sale to Benefit Haiti

The 9th and 10th grade classes are organizing a yard sale to benefit Haiti during the pancake breakfast here at Milford Christian Academy on Saturday, January 23rd from 8 AM to 11 AM. We are asking for donations of small items (no furniture or appliances please). Please bring your items to the school by Friday morning so that the students can set up for the yard sale after lunch on Friday. Please note that you must remove any item of yours by 12 Noon on Saturday that does not sell.

Here are some examples of the kinds items we are looking for

· gently used clothing / shoes
· games
· kitchenware (dishes, pots and pans, mugs, glasses, etc.)
· snow / winter gear
· video games
· movies
· jewelry
· toys

We thank you in advance for your support. Please keep Haiti and its people lifted up before the Lord in prayer.

“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’” Matt 25:40

SCHOOL CLOSED - Monday Jan 18th

MCA will be closed Monday January 18th.

Blessings

PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

Come join us for a pancake breakfast on Saturday January 23^rd, from 8am to 11 am at the LWCC Church/MCA school building. Love donations accepted and all funds will go to the Haiti Disaster Relief!

Our students will be partnering with Burns Hill Christian Fellowship and their Royal Ranger ministry to support the breakfast.

Our students are also planning a second fundraiser, similar to a yard sale, during the breakfast. Please stay tuned for more details and avenues for donating items. Our worship team members plan to play an assortment of Christian music and prayer at any time is welcome.

We are in need of paper plates, paper cups - hot and cold, plasticware and Dollar Store type tablecloths. If you would like to contribute any amount of these items, just give the office a call.

We are so blessed to be able to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ, as they struggle through this natural disaster. Praise God that our curriculum allows for God’s hand in our lives and for the hearts of our students, staff, parents and partnering church bodies, who just want to help those in need!!

Blessings!

The MCA girls basketball team traveled to Manchester and battled with a very tough Saint Maries team. The Lions defense was top notch tonight and the girls really frustrated the Ste. Maries girls. Unfortunately, Saint Maries got all the scoring breaks, while the MCA girls threw up more shots, but just couldn't get them to fall through the hoop. The final score was Saint Maries on top 0-17. The Lions all played a great game on defense, especially Kaitlyn Hartling, Michaela Reichl, and Rachel Bourgeois. The girls next game will be Thursday, against Saint Maries, this time at the Milford Middle School. Game time is 3:15!

Coach P

Pancake Breakfast to Raise Money for Haiti

MCA and Light of the World Church are partnering together to put on a pancake breakfast to raise money for Haiti relief efforts. This breakfast will take place at MCA / LWCC on Saturday, January 23rd, from 8 AM to 11 AM and is open to the public so please invite anyone you know to attend! No need to RSVP; simply show up with a hungry tummy and a love donation!

Basketball Directions - St. Maries / Holy Family

Directions for basketball games with St. Maries and Holy Family, like the boys' game tonight, can be found on the MCA website under the "Sports" tab. Click here for a direct link.

Girls Basketball News!

The MCA Girls Basketball team teamed up against Pine Hill on Monday and it was a tough match up from start to finish. The Lions controlled the boards for the first three quarters, but ran out of steam in the fourth. Pine Hill was able to catch up and take the lead late in the fourth quarter. Pine Hill had too much energy late in the game and the Lions could not get back on track. The Lions lost 12-17. Becca Peterson lead the scoring for MCA with six points, followed by Rachel Bourgeois, Michaela and Katherine Reichl all with two points each. The girls next game is this Friday night, against Saint Maries. The game will be held in Manchester and tip off is at 6:00. Coach P

Glass House Parent Teacher Fellowship Postponed

The Glass House / Parent-Teacher Fellowship which was originally scheduled for January 28th is being post-poned into February. Exact date is TBD.

Boys Basketball Uodate

1/21 4:30 MCA Boys vs Ste. Maries @ MMS

Girls Basketball News!

The MCA Girls basketball team hosted a tough Nashua Christian Academy team. MCA kept the score close in the first half, but couldn't keep up in the second half. Becca Peterson lead the scoring with six points, followed by Jinnea Hebert with four and Michael Reichl with two. Kaitlyn Hartling played a great game at both ends of the court, pulling in offensive and defensive rebounds. The girls next game is Monday against Pine Hill at the Mont Vernon Village School. Game time is 3:30!
Coach P

School Calendar Correction

Please note that the date for Good Friday is incorrect on the school calendar. The correct date is April 2nd, not April 9th. April 2nd will be a half day. April 9th will be a regular school day.