Weekly Update

Arma Dei Academy aims to glorify God by providing an excellent classical Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview which equips students to live purposefully and intelligently in service to God and others. 
Dads Grill Day This Friday
Dads, come have lunch with your kids!  
The dads grill day is TOMORROW from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. 

Click here to sign up to bring the remaining items
Clean-up
Chips
Flatware
Mustard

We hope all dads can join us!
Missions Chapel
Chapel tomorrow at 8:15 am - 8:45 am.
Mrs. Jen Wenger, 5th grade teacher, will be sharing about missions.  She will also announce a fantastic family outreach opportunity for Saturday, October 29 at 9:00am -12:00 pm.  You won't want to miss this!
2017/2018 Sibling 
Kindergarten Application 
At Arma Dei Academy, siblings have enrollment priority over new families. With open enrollment fast approaching (November 1), you will need to begin the application process to hold your spot.

To begin the application process:
1) click here to apply
2) drop-off a check at the front desk in the amount of $150 for the non-refundable registration fee with your child's name and 17/18 on the memo line
3) complete this process by October 3, 2016 to ensure a testing seat in October

Testing does not guarantee a spot. Acceptance is based on the complete application process which includes testing results. Arma Dei Academy seeks to place students at a level in which they can flourish.

We encourage you to attend our first open house November 2 at 9:00 a.m. Please click here for kindergarten readiness guidelines. Contact Dina Ogg with any questions.
Lunch Time

The dining hall is a great opportunity to serve at Arma Dei Academy and see your kids!  The commitment can be as little or as much as you like for a couple hours a day.
Contact Nickole Foss at Nickolefoss@hotmail.com to get started.
After School Opportunities
CHESS CLUB
Mondays, starting September 26
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Latin Room
No Fee 
Grade 2 - 8 
This club will be led by Mr. Ginn, please  contact him with any questions. 

Beginners
Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 24

Intermediate 
Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 12 

Click here to sign up

GUITAR CLASS
Thursdays, starting October 6
Six weeks
Taught by Mrs. Ross 
10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17

Grades 2 - 4, 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm 
Grades 5 - 8, 4:30 pm- 5:15 pm 

Students are asked to bring a guitar in a protective case to school each Thursday. Mrs. Ross has three guitars and will be able to loan two of them if needed.  (If you have a guitar to donate, please let her know!)

Students need NO musical background to take this class, and it is designed for the beginner, or for those who have up to one year of previous instruction in guitar. This is a great way for you and your student to make a decision about whether to continue with future guitar lessons.

Minimum Class Size: 4; Maximum: 8
$125 Tuition
Click here to sign up


Canvas link https://armadeiacademy.instructure.com/login/canvas
Link may also be found on the Arma Dei website (parent & student tabs).
Each parent must have their own separate login that links to their child to view homework, grades and teacher weekly news. 
Please contact  Katheryn Pranno, Communications Director, with any questions.
What Does The Bible Say About Fatherhood?
Join Arma Dei dads as we have Biblcially based discussions on fatherhood.
Every other Friday
6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Teachers lounge

September 30 - View of God/View of Father
October 21 - How are we using our voice in the lives of our children?
November 4 - Modeling weakness/vulnerability to our children
November 18 - Need for strong relationships with our spouse and other men
December 2 - How do we engage our kids at a heart level?
December 16 - How we model our identity in Christ?

For more information contact  Greg Vigil.
Moms
Bible Study
Prayer
11 week study
Tuesdays
8:30 pm-10:30 pm
Study on Covenant

For more information contact  Sandi Vigil.

No childcare provided.
Moms-in-Prayer
Mondays8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Childcare provided
Meet in front lobby

Join other moms to pray for our school, faculty, children, and each other.
Christian School Fair
Thursday, September 29
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Southridge Recreational Center
4800 McArthur Ranch Rd
Highlands Ranch, CO

Join us and other christian schools to find the perfect school for your family.  
High schools represented are: Denver Christian, Front Range Christian, Rock Solid, Jim Elliott, Valor, Mullen, Faith Christian, and Regis.
Box Tops
Arma Dei Academy is collecting  Box  Tops for Education! 

Please drop off  Box  Tops for Education that are not expired to the receptionist desk. 

Our next submission is the end of October. Arma Dei Academy will receive 10 cents for every  box  top submitted. 

This is a great way to support the school on your every day purchases. 
Logo Wear
Logo Wear will be available for purchase October 1 - 15.
Details in next week's newsletter.