Weekly Newsletter
October 5, 2017
Arma Dei Academy's mission is 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. 
Chapel

Parent Café will follow in the atrium. Stop by for coffee, fellowship, and prayer with Mr. Taylor, Head of School, and other parents.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has partnered with us in the capital campaign for our new campus, enabling us to better serve our existing students, as well as open our doors to new students. 


If you haven't yet made a commitment to the capital campaign, please prayerfully consider how you can contribute. If you would like more information about our plans for the future, please contact Mr. Vigil at 
Scrip
Raking leaves may not be fun, but it's another opportunity to rake in rebates! Pick up all your yardwork supplies with Scrip to boost your fall rebates!
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  • Cabela's
  • The Home Depot
  • Lowe's
  • Walmart
  • and many others!
If you have yet to sign up for Scrip, please contact Cindy 
[email protected]   for more details on how to get started.
It's a great way to earn 5%-15% back in rebates that you can use toward your school tuition, while shopping for your normal household needs! 

Logo Wear 
Order your logo wear by  October 7.
A navy polo with the Arma Dei logo is needed for all Open Houses starting November 1. Arma Dei hosts an Open House the first Wednesday of each month, November - May.
Book Club
Tonight
Thursday, October 5
7:00 P.M.
Latin Room
Arma Dei Parent/Staff Book Club will meet on October 5th, when Leo Tolstoy's short story  How Much Land Does a Man Need ? will be discussed. Copies of Tolstoy's work are available at the front desk.
After School Opportunities
Chorale
Tuesdays
 October 17 - December 12  
 3:25 P.M. to 4:40 P.M.
 Mature Kdg - 5th Grade.
Latin Room
$130
 Please email  Mrs. Ross  to request financial assistance.
Registrations must be complete by October 24.

Lego WeDo Robotics
Tuesdays
Starts November 7
3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
1st & 2nd Grade, 3-5th Grade
$190.00
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 16

Underwater Robotics 
Mondays 
Starts November 27
3:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
5th - 8th Grade
$200.00
Minimum Number of Students: 6




First Quarter Field Trips
A student highlight of the year are field trips. First quarter field trips are primarily themed to each grade's history curriculum. Read on for an overview of the exciting learning opportunities in each grade!

Kindergarten will visit people and animals that perform the day-to-day activities essential to 19th-century farm life at the Littleton Farm and Museum  - October 10.

1st Grade celebrated our community's heritage at the Highlands Ranch Mansion History Day on September 8.

2nd Grade will discover nature's amazing machines as well as watch Dream Big on the IMAX screen at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science - October 10.

3rd Grade will tour the Olympic Training Center and become a Ninja Warrior in Colorado Springs - October 10.

4th Grade will take an Ecclesiastical Architectural Tour to see the east/west schism in living history throughout downtown Denver  - October 10.
5th Grade experienced 18th century life at the Living History Days in Morrison.

6th Grade will view the extensive collection of horse-drawn carriages and motorized vehicles, and experience the "Pikes Peak Hill Climb," at the Penrose Heritage Museum. After lunch the students will have the opportunity to explore the grounds of the historic Broadmoor Hotel - October 10.

7th Grade will explore art collections at the Denver Art Museum and will work together to find clues and solve puzzles in the Epic Escape Room  - October 10.

8th Grade will visit Glen Eyrie Castle in the morning, where they will experience a tour filled with stories of rival turn-of-the century railroad wars and oil tycoons and also learn about General Palmer and his family, the Glen Eyrie Estate, and the unique architecture of The Castle. In the afternoon, we will visit the Garden of the Gods Park - October 10.


Information on attire and lunch is found at  https://armadeiacademy.com/fieldtrips/
Looking Ahead - Calendar Reminders   
  • October 10 - Field Trips (K, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 )
  • October 11-13 - Fall Break NO SCHOOL
  • October 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences NO SCHOOL
  • November 10 - Veterans Chapel
  • November 17 - Colorado Thanksgiving Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, early dismissal.
  • November 20 - 24 - Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL