SCA Parent Letter
May 17, 2018
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS
It’s not too late to register your children for exciting camp offerings this summer! Our camps are run by experienced teachers from Shalom, and feature many exciting activities, including painting, creating with Legos®, water fun and so much more!
Click on the link below for a registration form and information.DUTCHFEST 2018
God blessed us with beautiful weather and large crowds! We want to thank everyone for their efforts in making our annual event a success. Our business department is currently working on sale totals and will share that information in the near future. Note: If you put one of our Dutchfest signs in your yard or place of business, please return it to the school office. We can put new date stickers on them and use them next year!
FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT
Mrs. Debbie Pickens has taught kindergarten at Shalom for 16 years. She has made a decision that she will not return to teaching next year. We will miss her expertise and compassion for students. We pray for God's blessing on her as she follows His leading.
NO SCHOOL
There will be no school Monday, May 28th--Memorial Day. The school offices will also be closed.
ELEMENTARY FIELD DAY - Tuesday, May 29th (Rain date, May 30th)
Elementary students should dress appropriately for field day.
Field day dress:
Girls
1. Modest top with sleeves.
2. May wear *jeans, wind pants, capri pants, or (fingertip length, at least) shorts.
No sweatpants.
Boys
1. Shirts with sleeves.
2. May wear *jeans, wind pants or knee-length shorts. No sweatpants.
*Jeans should not have holes or frays
HOT LUNCH May 29th
The junior class will be offering pre-ordered lunches Tuesday, May 29th (elementary field day). Each elementary, middle and high school student received an order envelope last week. Orders are due tomorrow, Friday, May 18th.
ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY
Earlier this week you should have received an email message from Mrs. Marina Shannon with a link to complete our annual parent survey. She would like to hear about your experience with Shalom Christian Academy. This survey is anonymous—there is no need to give your name unless you would like Mrs. Shannon to personally follow up with you regarding your responses.
Thank you for taking the time to help us have a better understanding of your unique experience with Shalom so that we can make positive changes for current and future students. Here is the link to access the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentsurvey2018sca
MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM ADDITION
Beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, middle school students may wear polo shirts. Girls should wear white. Boys should wear light blue. These must be purchased from Lands End or Flynn & O'Hara or Old Navy uniforms. The link for the Old Navy shirts is https://www.oldnavy.com/products/school-uniforms.jsp. Those polos are currently on sale for $6 (boys) and $5 (girls). Land’s End is currently offering a family and friends 40% discount off regular priced items. Here’s the link for Land’s End: https://www.landsend.com/shop/school-uniforms/-/N-g54. Students may also wear the current button shirt if they choose.
SWAP SHOP
The final parent letter and Swap Shop of the school year will be sent May 31st . This would be a good time to advertise any school uniforms you wish to sell or purchase. Notify Kathy Grove, kgrove@shalomca.com by Wednesday, May 30th, if you have something to advertise.
END OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last day of school – The last day of school is Friday, June 1st . We will have an 11:00 AM dismissal—buses will depart from Shalom at 11:00 AM. After school care is NOT provided the last day of school.
Student visitors are not permitted on the last day of school.
Students may dress down the last day of school, following the field day guidelines.
Lost and found items - Items from the second half of the school year will be on display in the hallway to the right of the main lobby from Thursday, May 24th through Thursday, June 7th.