The Colonial Times
April 23, 2019
Happenings at Log College
May is right around the corner and many exciting things are coming at Log College! Our sports teams have all begun their seasons, and are off to solid starts. More information is to come on our teams in the coming weeks.
Our band, chorus, orchestra, and jazz band students are all dutifully preparing for their upcoming spring concerts and Centennial's annual Fine Arts Week. We've heard some of the ensembles rehearsing, and the concerts are sure to feature fine performances by all groups!
PSSA testing begins today (April 23) and will continue through next week over a span of six days. English/Language Arts tests on 4/23, 4/24, and 4/25. Math will test on 4/29 and 4/30, and Science (Gr. 8 only) will test on 5/1. Please try to ensure that your children have a full night of sleep prior to tests, and eat a good breakfast each morning!
As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school!
Upcoming Dates:
4/23-4/25: PSSA ELA Tests
4/29-4:30: PSSA Math Tests
4/30: District Comprehensive Planning Meeting, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM @ District Office
5/1: PSSA Science (Gr. 8)
5/6-5/10- Fine Arts Week @ WTHS (List of Concert dates in next edition)
Tennis
Students of the Month
200 Club Winners
Reading Olypmics
Log College Brad Fox Fundraiser
On Friday June 14th, Log College students will have a great opportunity to support the Officer Brad Fox Foundation! The Foundation honors the memory of Brad and the dedication and sacrifice of every man and woman dedicated to protecting our communities and our country. Brad was a Warminster native, William Tennent graduate and USMC Veteran who served two tours in Iraq. When he came home, he became a member of the Plymouth Township Police Department where he was killed in the line of duty in 2012. His legacy lives on with the foundation whose fundraising activities has generated over $250,000 for various charities.
T-shirts will be sold starting April 22nd to support this foundation. Students who pre-purchase a Brad Fox t-shirt will gain entry into a “Newcomb” tournament being held on the last day of school. Look for details on Log’s homepage, our TVs, and in your Social Studies class. Don’t miss out on a fun way to support this noble cause for Officer Brad Fox Foundation.
Details:
Pre-purchase a Brad Fox t-shirt and gain entry into the “Newcombe” tournament being held on the last day of school. (Students who do not purchase a t-shirt will remain in their classrooms.)
Self-select teams!
Finalists play against a team of teachers in front of the school!
T-shirt sales- order and purchase your t-shirt for $10 during lunches on 4/22, 4/24, 4/26, 4/29, 5/1, 5/3
CONTEST- Submit an idea for a slogan for the back of the t-shirt, if chosen then you win a free t-shirt! Combine the mission of the Officer Brad Fox Foundation with the spirit of Log College! The link for the entry form is on Log’s homepage- all submissions are due by 4/17.
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From The School Nurse
Reminder: Students may not carry any medications including over the counter at any time. The only exception is an epi pen or inhaler with doctors orders stating they have permission to carry. All medication taken during school hours must be dispensed by the school nurse. For further information, please see Centennial School District Policy 210-USE OF MEDICATIONS.
All students in Grade 6 need a physical examination, this should include the required immunzations for 7th grade (Tdap & Meningococcal). The physical examination form needs to be completed by your child’s doctor and returned to the school nurse.
Students in Grade 7 need a dental examination. The dental examination form needs to be completed by your child’s dentist and returned to the school nurse.
Form are available on our website or in the nurse's office.
Our school doctor will be here the end of May/early June. If you are interested in having your child seen, please contact the school nurse by May 1st. This visit does not include the immunizations that are required for entrance into 7th grade. Similarly, our school dentist is coming the end of May/early June. If you are interested in having your child screened please contact the school nurse by May 1st.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school nurse at 215-441-6075 x14025
Thank you for your ongoing support, as we strive to keep the children of LCMS safe and healthy!
attendance procedures
Please be sure to turn in absence excuse notes within three (3) days of your child's return to school. Absences will remain unexcused until notes or turned in or if the three day window is exceeded. If your child has 10 or more cumulative days of absence, a doctor's note is required for all absences past 10 days.
Absence excuse notes can also be emailed to Log College at the following address:
For family trips during the school year, a Family Trip Request Form must be submitted to the Principal at least two weeks (10 school days) prior to your trip. All requests submitted less than 10 days prior will be denied.