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