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Weekly News & Updates for the LPA Community October 13, 2018
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We are halfway through fall semester
Congratulations to all involved, as the academy has crossed the semester mid-point! It is hard to believe that one quarter of the academic year is complete.
- Mid-term progress reports went home with 3rd through 12th grade students this past Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The comprehensive K5 to 2nd grade reports will go home soon, once the one-on-one assessments are completed.
- The first parent "coffee" meetings in grades 7-10 have already been helpful in making mid-semester and mid-year adjustments. Please note the schedule and reminders for the other grades levels.
Good News!
Our top priority is discipleship ministry at Lake Pointe, which is constant challenge to keep straight, as academic expectations for college mount. We would rather have a student biblically grounded in thinking, and morally straight in decision-making, than to assist students to make A's while moving apart from Jesus.
Nonetheless, there is an academic part of why we do what we do, and this week, a parent shared a success story. A recent graduate who struggled some with English received a returned early, English course paper which earned a high A and compliments. We compose a lot, so that the heavy writing in college can be accomplished with less stress.
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Looking Around
You are here: We have completed week 9 of the 2018 fall semester
Looking Ahead
UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS
Tues, Oct 16 Grades 3rd and 4th meeting, "Coffee and Conversation"
Wed, Oct 17 Worship Band Practice 3:30-5:00 pm
Wed, Oct 17 S
econdary Drama Practice
3:30-5:00 pm
Thurs, Oct 18 Grades K5 , 1st, and 2nd meeting, "Coffee and Conversation"
Fri, Oct 19 Worship Band Practice 7:30-8:10 a.m.
Fri, Oct 19 BBQ Plate Fundraiser 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Fri, Oct 19 SEC Debate Preparation 1:15-3:00 pm
This event is mandatory for all History students
For sports, schedule see below
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News Briefs
Progress Reports
Progress reports were sent home with students Tuesday and Wednesday. If you did not receive one, come by the front desk to do so.
BOXTOPS for Education
The fall turn in date for BOXTOPS is at the end of next week. Remember to turn yours in!
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A 9th and 10th grade small group talk about putting other first during a connection assemb
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Share Your Pictures
Share your LPA pictures with us! Simply send them to [email protected] with a description of what is going on.
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In and around the classrooms
Whopper v. Big Mac
Using the Lincoln-Douglas debate style, history teachers Mr. Miller and Mrs. Brewer held a mock debate answering the question, "Is the Big Mac better than the Whopper?" Mr. Miller, the affirmative, and Mrs. Brewer, the negative, used the comical topic to model how each section of debate would be styled.
Hands-On Molecule Building
In their study of molecule, 7th grade students use various hands-on activities and games to take a closer look at covalent bonds and molecule types.
The cast of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe held their first on stage rehearsal Wednesday afternoon. Though missing a couple members, the group read through the first several scenes together, discussing details like entrances, exits, and set designs.
Historic Classroom
The 4th grade history class took a trip into the past during its field trip to Brattonsville. From lectures to recess, these young students learned what school would look like if they lived in the mid to late 1800s.
Hidden Sounds
When all the phonogram cards went missing, the kindergartners practiced their team working skills as they followed clues to find them all.
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Varsity captain Abigail Luke goes for a return as the team faces Bob Jones Academy |
Congratulations to the fall sports team for a celebratory regular season!
The Lady Mariners volleyball team earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs, meaning they go straight to the state tournament in Spartanburg on October 26 and 27. As a conclusion to regular season play, the girls will play a non-conference game against York Prep this Monday.
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Mariner Boys Soccer faces Bob Jones Academy
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The boys' soccer team earned the 2nd seed seat in their conference and will host a play off game at the end of next week--date and time to be announced after competitors' final season game Tues, Oct 16.
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Nate DeSa runs in the teams last meet at York High Schoo
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The cross country runners are scheduled to compete in the state meet race Saturday, Oct. 13 at the SIM ministry campus in Fort Mill. Good luck Mariners!
GO GREEN!
Upcoming Local Matches
Sat, Oct 13 SCACS Cross Country State Meet 3:00 p.m. @ Sims Ministry
Mon, Oct 16 LPA @ York Prep
JV 5:00 pm V 6:15 pm
Thurs, Oct 18 OR Fri, Oct 19
Boys' Soccer Play Off Game
For more details, visit the LPA Athletic Calendar.
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Lake Pointe Academy, 3168 Hands Mill Highway, York, SC 29745
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