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Weekly News & Updates for the LPA Community                    December 15, 2018
Not a creature was stirring...

After the flurry of activity that comes with semester end, the campus has immediately and totally fallen silent. All is as it should be, heading into the holiday break, as family home life  settles in for a well-deserved break.
But before rooms and halls faded into quiet, wonderful memories were established...
·      Story swapping about ice and snow that fell earlier in the week
·      Elementary classes celebrating five months of growth and learning
·      Sixth graders joining second graders to trade notes and to celebrate their studies in medieval history
·      Primary grades parents celebrating their co-teaching accomplishments and the exponential growth that happens in the earliest grade levels
·      High school English teachers rejoicing at high quality writing work on final compositions
·      Secondary students demonstrating skills well with strong exam responses
·      Basketball teams engaging an important conference game Friday
Thanks to all parties, for teaching, for coaching, for learning! Enjoy the holiday break!

Looking Around

You are here:      We have completed the fall semester
                            Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year

 Looking Ahead                          UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
For sports schedule, see the Mariner Athletics section below.

Thur., Jan. 3-Fri., Jan. 4   Secondary Student Retreat

Dates to note for the Spring 2019 semester
Wed., Jan. 9        Secondary First Day of the Semester

Thur., Jan. 10      Elementary First Day of the Semester

Fri., Jan. 11         Secondary Research Paper Training Day  1:15-3:30 pm
                         Mandatory event for all student enrolled in an English or History class

Tues., Feb. 19    All Campus Meeting

 
News Briefs
For more details on news items, visit LakePointeAcademy.com under resources and news




Portrait Sale
There's still time to take advantage of Lifetouch and Shutterfly's holiday portrait sale, just order before Dec 20. For more info, see the ad image to the side or visit mylifetouch.com and use the portrait ID from your student's picture proof sheet.








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Mr. Miller assigns scripture reading roles for elementary students during morning gathering





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In and around the classrooms
 

Spreading Christmas Cheer
Secondary students brought Christmas cheer and music to residents at Morningside of Rock Hill. During their time at the center, Mr. Miller and students also shared Advent scriptures telling the true Christmas story.




Class Study Session
Mrs. Salmon's 10th grade English class enjoyed a special study session before their final exams. The time was complete with coffee, donuts, and warm blankets.







"Lend me your ear"
9th grade English students memorized and recited a portion of a monologue from Shakespear's "Julius Caesar" as part of their study of the play.







Nativity Narratives
Creating their very first two paragraph essays, the 3rd grade Language Arts class composed their own unique version of the birth of Christ. Afterwards, each student read their story to a kindergarten buddy.













Medieval Christmas
2nd grade and 6th grade history classes joined together to celebrate a medieval style Christmas. The older students helped their younger peers create nativity scenes, decorate Christmas goblets, and make crown cookies.

 
Good job Basketball teams!

After a competitive, conference game Friday night, the basketball teams prepare for a break through the holidays. 

GO GREEN!
 
Upcoming Local Matches 
Mon., Dec. 17   JV Boys @ Comenius in Fort Mill   5:00 pm

There will be no athletic events from Thurs, Dec. 20 through Fri., Jan. 4.

Winter Sports' practices will restart Mon., Jan. 7.

For more details, visit the 
Contact the office at [email protected] or (803) 631-5253

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