THE STORM REPORT
FRIDAY January 13th, 2017  Find us on Facebook
IN THIS ISSUE
EXTREME GRACE II
CINDERELLA
BASKETBALL
ROTARY BOOKS
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
CHINESE LANGUAGE CAMP
GRACE PREP SCRIP
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January 16th:
Martin Luther King Day, No School

January 24th:
State Of Grace Meeting

January 26-27th:
Extreme Grace II

February 10th:
In-Service, No School

February 13th:
President's 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. 
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
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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IT'S TIME TO GET EXTREME!
AGAIN!

We're kicking off 2017 with our annual one-night Extreme Grace 2 experience. The students will become closer, and we'll have buckets of fun planning our goals for the next semester. We plan to leave for Krislund (near Madisonburg, PA) from the school at 8:30 a.m. on January 26th, returning at approximately 3:15 p.m. on January 27th. Please arrive at the school by 8 a.m. on January 26th! More details to come next week!
SLIPPER FITTINGS!
HEAR YE ~ HEAR YE! 
THE PRINCE IS GIVING A BALL!!

You are invited to be a part of the auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella the Musical. The performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 4th, 5th and 6th. 

 We will be holding auditions on Wednesday January 18th from 2:00-5:00 during the school day.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
For the auditions will be having a cold read through.  Students please come prepared with something to sing. This should be 18-20 measures of something you are comfortable singing or something from the Cinderella Musical (particularly if you are auditioning for a lead role). 
If interested in more than one lead role, please prepare a song for the part you are most interested.  You will still be considered for the other roles.

**Any questions please see Mrs. Madeira**

Don't forget to save the dates: CINDERELLA ~ MAY 4TH, 5TH & 6TH

I HEAR THUNDER!
Storm Basketball is 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 genius.


Upcoming Home Games:
Jan. 19th - Meadowbrook Christian
Jan. 20th - Bedford CIA
Jan. 23rd - Dubois Christian
Click here for this year's basketball schedule!
Rotary Book Sales
OVER 90 OFFERS AND $1,000 IN VALUES FOR JUST $25!

You don't want to pass up this little book! It's a bargain! It pays for itself in one date night! 

Buy 1 get 1 FREE!!  The book includes everything from subs, pizzas, ice creams, burgers, salads, nice restaurants, to golfing, bowling, baseball games, theaters, horseback riding, hair cuts... and much, much more!  The coupons are good for a whole year.  Please ask a Grace Prep student for yours today! The books are on sale until the end of January.
International Student Host Parent Meeting

On Friday, January 13, 2017 there will be an international student host parent meeting where  We will be sharing and planning for the second semester and how to help your student finish strong.  Stay tuned for location.
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. 
Jumping Scrip?

You can on these Dates:
Order 1/16 - Pickup 1/19
Order 1/30 - Pickup 2/2
Order 2/13 - Pickup 2/16

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 Stacy Spang"