THE STORM REPORT
THURSDAY December 1st, 2016  Find us on Facebook
IN THIS ISSUE
BASKETBALL
ALMUNI DINNER
FESTIVAL OF TREES
CHINESE LANGUAGE CAMP
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
GRACE PREP SCRIP
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    5 Hot Dates
Decemeber 9th:
In-Service, No School

December 21st:
Alumni Dinner & Broom Ball

December 22nd - January 2nd:
Christmas Break

January 3-9th:
PFL Short Courses

January 16th:
Martin Luther King Day, No School

See other important dates on our school calendar at our website.
Tardy, Absent, Appointments During the Day?
If you need to reach Grace Prep about your student or have a general question, please email  [email protected] .
Community Aid Bin
The Community Aid bin has arrived. This is a simple way to help raise money for GP. Just drop off your unwanted textiles (clothes, bedding, table linens, linens etc) in the bin and we will receive 4ยข per pound. Drive on through, drop your textiles in the bin, support Grace Prep, and Community Aid will use your donations to help those in need.
College Tuition  Is So Darn Cheap.
 We know you won't need this link, but just in case you live in the real world...

Click here to apply for federal financial aid. 
Host Families Needed!
Host an international student and embark on a cross-cultural adventure! 

This is an amazing opportunity for your whole family to learn about a new culture, make a new friend, and make a difference in someone's life.  All host  families receive a stipend to help 
offset food, utility, and  transportation costs.   

If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Beth Shearer at   [email protected].
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I HEAR THUNDER!
Storm Basketball is on the HERE!

We are in need of parents who can volunteer for ticket-sales as part of their "service hours" and it would greatly help the basketball program! Contact Barb Weaver at [email protected] to get added to the sign-up genie.

Click here for this year's basketball schedule!
Marco!...Marco!....Marco!!!

What are your former Grace Prep classmates up to now?
Find out at the Alumni Dinner!

All Grace Prep Alumni are invited to attend the Annual Grace Prep Alumni Dinner,
 Wednesday, December 21st! Feel free to bring a guest! Please RSVP no later than Friday, December 16th.

 5:00 p.m. Dinner at Grace Prep (free)! 
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Broomball at Pegula Ice Arena for alumni, current students, family, friends, and everyone (free)! 

To RSVP, volunteer for the event, or with any questions please contact Shauna McElroy at  [email protected].
ALLLLLVIN!!!
"Christmas, Christmas time is near, time for songs and time for cheer..."
On Saturday, December 10th from 12-1pm the Grace Prep Ensemble will be performing at the Festival of Trees. This will be located at 540 N Harrison Rd., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823. The Festival of Trees is  a community holiday event featuring over 50 decorated trees, craft marketplace, children's activities, live entertainment, Santa, tree auction, scavenger hunt, food and beverages, and much more! 

Click here  for more information.
Chinese Language Camp
Bring the world to your home! By sharing your daily lives with an international student you will be giving them the warmth of friendship while creating bonds that last a lifetime.

Grace Prep will be hosting ten Chinese students who  will arrive Jan 20th and stay until Feb 15th. They will be attending school and participating in various field trips. Hosting a student will include providing a bedroom, meals, and transportation to school. 

Please contact Beth Shearer at [email protected] or Jane Auhl at [email protected] for more information.
The family will be compensated. 
International Ambassador Club & Host Families


Save the Date:
International Ambassador Club & Host Families - Christmas Celebration
Friday, December 9th @ 6:30 p.m.

Contact Beth Shearer at [email protected] for more information.
Jumping Scrip?

You can on these Dates:
Order 12/5 - Pickup 12/8
Order  12/19 - Pickup 12/22

Interested in signing up for Scrip? Please contact Jean at  [email protected] .

"My wife and I have been using the Scrip program when our children were at Nittany Christian and have been using it since its inception at Grace Prep. Here is a short list of the benefits that we have found with the program:

- Buying gift cards helps you to budget and plan for your expenses. You know what you are spending and don't fall into the trap of excessive credit card spending.
- Buying gift cards from the numerous companies on Scrip is a great way to give Christmas and birthday presents.
- Planning a major home improvement project or appliance purchase, why not buy Scrip cards for Lowe's, Home Depot or Sears for example?
- For years while our children were attending Nittany Christian and Grace Prep we used the Scrip percentage that was attributed to us the purchaser to help pay for our children's tuition (a big help when you are sending four children through private school).
- Now that are children have all graduated we still purchase Scrip gift cards and donate the Scrip percentage back to the school and receive a tax deduction for the donation. What an easy way to bless the school by simply purchasing gift cards for necessities such as groceries and gas.

Grace and peace,
Bryan and Space Spang"