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Weekly News & Updates for the LPA Community December 30, 2017
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Hannah reminds me of Y2K.
So does Ben, and so do Kristen, Isaiah, and Emma. Our seniors are all at or near 18 years old. They are a new century born generation. To look at one reminds us of how long it has been since Y2K, when 18 years ago the century change threatened to shut down the internet, electricity, and airline travel. Now, futuristic books and movies like "1984" and "2001: A Space Odyssey" are to us like predictions about last year's Super Bowl.
Ironically, in their familiarity and infatuation with new technologies, our seniors and the rest of us, really, identify closely with those born around 1900. All was new and soaring for young people of that time, but then came three decades of trouble and doubt.
In the midst of our own current, rich culture, which shows little apparent need for God, I find myself entering 2018 ultimately more optimistic than ever about the opportunities and mission of our program. There is a need for prepared and well grounded young people over the next decades, their time in the harvest. It is why LPA leverages parents... why we focus upon history... and so diligently focus upon building habits and teaching Bible and ministry prep faith application, more than mere knowledge. The world is certainly changing, but not humans. People need a savior, and we have the answers to share. For a more detailed version, click here.
Enjoy New Year's Eve and Day and sixty eight hours of solid football. But as you do, here is an overview of what's happening these next two weeks as the academy builds to the semester start.
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UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
Wed, Jan 3 Secondary 11th annual winter retreat
Click here for more details
Thurs, Jan 4 Secondary 11th annual winter retreat (Day 2)
Classical Conference (Parents and Teachers)
Fri, Jan 5 Classical Conference (Day 2)
Basketball Game at Victory Christian in Gastonia
Mon, Jan 8 Faculty service day
Families enjoy the day off
Tues, Jan 9 Faculty service day (day 2)
Families enjoy the day off
Wed, Jan 10 Secondary First Day of Spring Semester
Semester opening assembly
Parent meeting
Elementary families enjoy day off
Thurs, Jan 11 Elementary First Day of Spring Semester
Parent meeting
Regular secondary at home day
Fri, Jan 12 First elementary at home day
Regular secondary campus day
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News Briefs
Empty Halls, but Full Walls
Though the halls and classrooms may be empty these past couple weeks, the walls are still bright and merry with art work created by students through the first semester.
Retail Fundraising Programs
Thanks to our fundraising coordinator Erin Southerland, LPA is now on several easy retail fundraising programs. If you would like to learn how you can give back to Lake Pointe with your everyday purchases,
click here.
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Basketball season to pick back up
Before Christmas, the Mariner basketball teams ended their December schedule with a pair of road victories. This coming Friday, January 5, the teams are again on the road, but close to home as they play Victory Christian in Gastonia. Come out and cheer! Go Green!
GO GREEN!
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Lake Pointe Academy, 3168 Hands Mill Highway, York, SC 29745
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