St. Paul Christian Academy

Final Parent Council Newsletter for 2012-2013 School Year

Parent Council thanks you for a great year! Enjoy your summer! Click here to read the newsletter.

Track Season Wrap-Up

Congratulations to the girls' track team for winning the 2013 MTBL League Champions for the 4th consecutive year. The boys team finished the season strong in third place. On the boys' side Carter Cheeseman broke the 600 meter record running 1:40, the 1600 meter record running 5:18.4, and the 800 meter record running 2:20.1. William Wheeler, Matthew McMillan, Cooper Knestrick and Carter Cheeseman tied the boys record in the 4 x 400 meter relay running 4:26.1.

St. Paul Photography

Have you visited the St. Paul SmugMug page lately? Many new galleries have been added! A link to the SmugMug page can be found in the upper left blue box on this page.

National Day of Prayer

Faculty, staff and students joined hands on the Liddell track for the 2013 National Day of Prayer (http://nationaldayofprayer.org/). There was a short service of prayer for our nation and community and a time to lift up the work of the church, school and senior living center who share this precious piece of land in Nashville. The theme of this year's event is "Pray For America," emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator. The Scripture chosen for this year's theme is Matthew 12:21, which reads, "In His name the nations will put their hope.”

Evening Conversation with Ron White

This past Tuesday night, Ron White, world-renowned scholar on Abraham Lincoln and best-selling author, spoke to a packed lecture hall at MBA. The event was presented by St. Paul, MBA, and The Trinity Forum and was hosted by Governor and Mrs. Bill Haslam, The Honorable Bill Frist, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cook, Jr., Mr. John Rochford, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Smith.

4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Father/Daughter 50's Sock Hop

All 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls and their dads* are invited to a Father/Daughter 50's Sock Hop! Friday, April 12 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the SPCA Dining Hall. *If you dad cannot attend, please invite someone special to escort you.

2013 Talent Show - 4th, 5th, and 6th grades

Dear St. Paul Families, Greetings from the 2013 Talent Show Committee! Every year, we enjoy seeing the unique ways that God has gifted each student in this community. This event is an opportunity for outward talents such as the ability to sing, dance, and play instruments to be celebrated. To be included in the talent show, each child must audition before a panel. This panel will provide feedback to students regarding areas that may need to be adjusted or improved in order to fit within our vision for the talent show. If participants do not wish to make these adjustments, they will not be allowed to perform. To be clear, we expect all performances to have been thoughtfully prepared and/or practiced before now. We rely heavily on parents to discuss the importance of hard work and effort when developing one's talents. We will not allow acts such as lip-syncing, improvised dancing, or anything else which appears unrehearsed or hastily put together. (Click article title for more information.)

Carraway Summer Education Workshops

We invite your child to attend one or more of our summer education workshops for students entering grades 5-12.

To learn more and to download a brochure: www.carrawaycenter.com June 24 -28, 2013 At St. Paul Christian Academy (Click article title to learn about courses offered.)

Save the Date - Ringing In The Spring 2013

Save the Date for Ringing In The Spring! Sunday, April 28 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Stroud's Barbecue, Music, Games. More details to come!

Spring Creative Canvas Camp

Come join Miss Atema and Miss McGarry at Creative Camp! Creative Campers will leave with many priceless art projects to bless their mothers with for Mother’s Day! Who: 2nd-6th grade students
When: Mondays - April 1-May 13, 2013 from 3:30-5:30pm Where: Upper School Art Room Cost: $225 per artist SAVE THE DATE: On Monday, May 6th, mothers will join their artists for a Creative Tea Party at 4:30. Mothers and creative campers will enjoy refreshments, an Art Show, and even create a piece of their own. *Camp Flyer is Attached* Space is limited, so sign up now! *Email Miss McGarry at smcgarry@stpaulchristian.org to reserve your spot.* Please note: 5th & 6th graders will have a make-up day due to missing May 6.Miss McGarry will pick up students in lower school carpool at 3:15 and Miss Atema will pick up students in upper school at 3:20.

E.L.F. (Environmental Learning Fundamentals) JK-2nd Grades

Jr. Kindergarten through Second Grade students participated in E.L.F. (Environmental Learning Fundamentals) in the last week of February. This special annual event brings together students, volunteer parents, and teachers for an activity based learning session. The topic of this year’s class focused on Bible stories relating to weather. The theme verse was “Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens, and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.” (Psalms 36:5). The opening activity included a video of a choir creating the sounds of a thunderstorm using only their hands and feet. The children then imagined themselves as raindrops and went through an obstacle course that represented the four stages of the water cycle: precipitation, collection, evaporation, and condensation. After the obstacle course, the children enjoyed small group centers that incorporated Bible stories along with hands on activities. The children learned about wind as it relates to Moses and the parting of the sea – this was reenacted by the children with great enthusiasm! Tornados and hurricanes were additional weather events experienced by the children through miniature models. The children also learned about precipitation as they heard the story of Noah’s Ark. Finally, the narrative of Jesus calming the storm provided an opportunity for children to learn about clouds, lightning, and thunderstorms. St. Paul would like to offer a special thanks to the over 70 parent volunteers who helped our children learn about weather and its special role in the Bible and a special thank you to Mrs. Whitney Lytle for her leadership in this year's program.

RESPECT Contest Winner

In late October, the entire 5th grade took part in the RESPECT Contest. Sponsored by the Nashville law firm of Kinnard, Clayton, and Beveridge, the RESPECT Contest annually gives 5th grade students in any school located in Davidson County the opportunity to compose an impromptu definition of the word "respect" while also creating an illustration to go along with their definitions. Out of 1,200 entries from schools throughout the county, the entry by St. Paul Christian Academy student McGavock Cooper was selected as the best overall! With his first place win, McGavock received a cash prize for himself, and in addition Kinnard, Clayton, and Beveridge made a gift of $1,000 in McGavock's name to both St. Paul Christian Academy and the Nashville Food Project, an organization where McGavock had served as a Boy Scout. Congratulations to McGavock on a job well done and for having a heart that understands how to treat others.

Book Discussion Friday, March 8

Calling all parents of readers and soon-to-be readers at St. Paul! The Parent Council wishes to extend a hearty invitation to a lively discussion of children's literature and how the American publishing market is meeting the literary needs of our young readers. We will take an excursion into the relational concerns of Harry Potter and see just how his circumstances reflect the realities of a Jane Austen heroine. From that we will carry on to discuss how St. Paul can be an avenue into literary discoveries of beauty and imagination through a new approach to our summer book sale. There are many wonderful and precocious readers at St. Paul - a mark of the strengths and outcomes of a St. Paul education. We wish to honor all of the children at St. Paul with a summer book reading excursion that fulfills their ever-growing capacity as reader, thinker, and creator. The event will be held on Friday, March 8, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. in the C.S. Lewis Library. Christine Shih, a Jane Austen scholar and mother of first grader Meredith Shih, will lead this discussion and explain her vision for a new direction into summer reading through developing the creative imagination of our children. It is not a requirement, but if you wish to read in advance for this discussion, please refer to Jane Austen's novel 'Mansfield Park' and J.K. Rowling's novel 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.' There will be a few copies of each book available in the office up for purchase, so put on your reading glasses and mark your calendars for a valuable discussion on literature!

Mrs. Callison's class is on a mission!

Mrs. Callsion's class is on a mission to find God! Click the link to watch the chapel video: https://vimeo.com/59581018

Sweatheart Moms' Breakfast - Noshville

Noshville in Green Hills is offering a special deal for Sweetheart Mom's Breakfast. One egg, one bacon, and one griddle cake for $2.99.

After-School Creative Canvas Camp

Creative Campers will leave with many priceless art projects
which include a cross painting, dotted heart painting, floral collage, custom soup mug, set of painted tile coasters, and a monogrammed magnetic board with custom painted magnets.

Who: 2nd-6th grade students

When: Thursdays, January 24 - March 7, 2013
3:30-5:30pm

Where: Upper School Art Room

Cost: $225 per artist

Space is limited, so sign up now!

*Email Miss McGarry at smcgarry@stpaulchristian.org to reserve your spot.*

View photos from the Fall Creative Canvas Camp here:

http://yourcreativecanvas.shutterfly.com/pictures/414

Creative Canvas Class - January 20

Feeling Creative? Please join Miss Atema and Miss McGarry for a fun afternoon of ART! What: Creative Canvas Class Who: 1st through 6th grade students When: Sunday, January 20th ~ 2:00-4:30pm Where: Upper School Art Room Cost: $35 per child The children will follow step by step instructions to complete a painting of a playful monkey. The artists will choose colors for the border stripes. Space is limited. Email Miss McGarry at smcgarry@stpaulchristian.org to reserve your spot!

Christmas Creative Canvas Class, December 14

Feeling CHRISTMAS Creative? Please join Miss Atema & Miss McGarry for a fun evening of Holiday ART!!!

What: Creative Canvas Camp Who: 1st through 6th grade students When: Friday, December 14th ~ 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Upper School Art Room

Cost: $35 per artist Email Miss McGarry (smcgarry@stpaulchristian.org) to reserve your spot!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Paul!

St. Paul students have been busy decorating and spreading Christmas cheer all over campus! Follow link for images: http://smu.gs/TMl1Jo

The Saint Shop is now online!

The Saint Shop is now online for your ordering convenience. Click here to visit the new online store. Orders will be delivered to your child's classroom unless otherwise noted on the submission form.

Kindergarten Service Project

As part of learning about serving others, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Burns, and Miss McGarry’s kindergarten classes packed 52 Christmas gift bags with much-need items for the children who live at Jovenes en Camino Christian orphanage in El Zamorano, Honduras, Central America.

Mrs. Brown’s daughter Annie is the assistant to the director of the school and is also in charge of the students from the orphanage who attend the bilingual school. These gift bags will be sent to Honduras in time for Christmas.

Reminder for all St. Paul Dads!

Please join us as we kick off the SPCA Dads' Fellowship with a Fireside Chat hosted by Head of School Ken Cheeseman on Friday November 30th at 7:30am in the C. S. Lewis Library; beginning with 30 minutes of coffee & fellowship and a hard finish at 8:30am. The topic will be Ken's recent trip to China - discussing the Chinese educational system, the Chinese culture, etc., and answering any questions afterwards. Childcare will be provided in the Dining Hall to allow attendance by those dads who bring their kids to school. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.

St. Paul Students Perform in the Nutcracker

Joseph Bellardo, Sarah Bellardo, William Rogers, and Betsy Rogers are performing in the Nutcracker at TPAC this season. Their performance dates are below if your family would like to go see them perform. Dec 14th, 7:00 pm; Dec 15th, 2:00 pm; Dec 20th, 7:00 pm; December 22, 7:00 pm; December 23, 7:00 pm. Sarah is a party girl (The Vanderbilt Chancellor's youngest daughter) and Joseph is Fritz (Clara's naughty little brother).

Kanakuk Kamps

Former St. Paul parents, Cathy and Trent Wallace (Laura Catherine '09) are hosting an informational meeting at their home on Monday, November 12 at 7:30 pm. about Kanakuk Kamps, located in Branson, Missouri. Since 1926, Kanakuk Kamps has offered children the greatest summer camp experience while showing them the joy of a relationship with Jesus Christ through excellence in sports training, camping adventures and teaching. Several directors from the camp will be in attendance. Several St. Paul alumni including Andrew Hinson '02 and Robert Hinson '05 have been counselors at Kanakuk Kamps. Please consider coming and bring friends to hear about the great opportunities next summer at Kanakuk. For more information, contact Cathy at 661-5686.

News from Beyond the Classroom

This week in Beyond the Classroom, both the lower and upper school students explored different aspects of autumn and what separates this marvelous season from the rest. The BTC space is now filled with the colors and sights of fall, and the exterior doors are beautiful reflections of this time of year. Please take a peek at the children's artwork next time you're on campus!

6th Grade Poinsettia Sale

The sixth grade class is selling poinsettias to help defray the costs of their Washington, DC trip. These plants are available in 6.5-inch pots for $12 and 8-inch pots for $18.00. A discount will be given for orders of over 25 plants. The sale ends on Tuesday, November 2nd. Please support our sixth graders efforts by purchasing poinsettias. The plants will be delivered on Tuesday, November 27th. Click article title to download an order form.

Reflections on the Season

As I reflect on the 2012 football season that has recently ended for the St. Paul Saints, I am astonished at how quickly this season has passed. We started practicing at the beginning of August, and we have been going strong ever since. The boys put in hours of preparation to come out each Saturday and represent our school in a sport that is both physically and mentally demanding. (Click article title for more)

Parent Council Fall Newsletter

Click on the title of the article for more information.

Creative Canvas Camp, October 14

Feeling Creative? Please join Miss Atema and Miss McGarry for a fun afternoon of art! Click article title for more information.

Market with a Mission: A letter from Mr. Cheeseman

Market with a Mission. Your children saw a very creative video, entitled Mission St. Possible, about this kickoff after chapel this morning, so they may be talking to you about it tonight. It is posted on this page of the if you would like to view it. (Click article title to read entire letter from Mr. Cheeseman.)

Mrs. Dilworth's Blog: SPCA Pillar Talk

Have you had a chance to read Mrs. Dilworth's new blog SPCA Pillar Talk? Click here for the latest entry "School of the Future".

Creative Camp

Come join Miss Atema and Miss McGarry at Creative Camp! Creative Campers will leave with many priceless art projects and Christmas gifts for family members. This includes a cross painting, nativity painting, winter painting, custom cookie plate, set of painted tile coasters, and an ornament. (See attached flyer for photo of the artwork.)

Congratulations Meredith Shih!

First grader Meredith Shih has been cast as a Flower Girl for the Nashville Ballet's season opener 'The Sleeping Beauty' on October 19-21. Congratulations Meredith!

Pre-Order for Jackets, Hoodies and New T-Shirt

Here is your chance to order St. Paul hooded sweatshirts, fleece jackets, windbreakers, and our new tie-dyed t-shirt! Please click on the photo on the right to view all images. •Complete the order form and attach your check made payable to St. Paul Christian Academy. •Return the form and check to the school office no later than Monday, September 17. •All purchases will be delivered to your child's classroom.

Creative Canvas Class, September 16

Feeling Creative?

Please join Miss Atema and Miss McGarry for a fun afternoon of ART!

What: Creative Canvas Class

Who: 1^st through 6^th grade students

When: Sunday, September 16^th ~ 2:30-4:00pm

Where: Upper School Art Room

Cost: $35 per child

The children will follow step-by-step instructions to complete a picture of an owl on a branch. Students will choose the color for the owl. Paint one for you or for a gift.

Please contact Sarah McGarry to reserve your spot! smcgarry@stpaulchristian.org

MBA BB Gun Competition League

MBA will be hosting a BB Gun Competition League this Fall in our brand new on campus Rochford Shooting Center. Participants will meet one night a week for six weeks and compete for top shooter honors each night. Monday nights will feature an 8-11 year old division and a 12-14 year old division. Tuesday nights will feature a parent/child division. The league is open to boys and girls. (Click article title for more information.)

Pillar Talk

Mrs. Julie Dilworth has started a blog! Visit www.spcapillartalk.org to get a glipse inside the day to day life at St. Paul Christian Academy.

2012 6th Grade Leadership Retreat

Click the image on the right to view a few photos from the retreat.

New Car Magnets & Stickers

We just received a shipment of new St. Paul car magnets and new longer-lasting car stickers. Please pick one up in the Academy Office.

Music and Enrichment After-School Programs for Upper School Students

St. Paul offers a variety of music and enrichment after-school programs. In addition to private lessons, St. Paul sponsors after-school enrichments. Those classes are St. Paul Players, Music Tech, and Fourth Grade Players.(Click article title for more information.)

Spirit Team Updates (Information Meeting & Uniforms)

Dear Parents,


We hope you all have had a relaxing summer and are getting ready for the start to the school year. We are ready to start up Spirit Team again this year at St. Paul.

In order to optimize practice time, we are assigning drop-in times for each squad to try on and pick up their uniforms. Please plan to have your daughter come to MISS ATEMA’S ART ROOM during her squad’s time in order to be sized. The White Squad should come on Wednesday, August 8 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The Blue Squad should come on Wednesday, August 8 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. During this time, we will have the girls try on sizes to see what fits them best and also send you home with care instructions for your uniform. Also, bloomers will need to be purchased at this time. The cost will be $10, and the girls will keep these for seasons to come.

In addition, we will be holding an important information parent/daughter meeting on Wednesday, August 15 at 3:20 p.m. in the Kuyper Conference Room. Here, we will give you additional information about practices and games, and we will be able to answer any questions you might have about the upcoming season. Football season usually runs through the middle of October. The Blue Squad will have practice each Thursday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The White Squad will practice on Mondays AND Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. On Fridays, the squads may wear their uniforms to school when there are football games that Saturday. Practice will begin Thursday August 23 from 3:20-4:30 p.m. for both Blue and White squad.


We are looking forward to a fun year of dances, stunts, and lots of cheering! Go Saints!!

CHEERfully,

Lindsay Callison and Jennifer Atema

Beyond the Classroom (formerly After School Care)

Dear parents, We are excited to announce the creation of Beyond the Classroom (formerly After School Care). There will be an open house during Meet Your Teacher on Monday, August 6th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. I invite you to visit the new space on the first floor of the first grade wing and meet the Beyond the Classroom Director, Mrs. Jones. We are also looking forward to our continued partnership with Flavor Culinary. Please see below for registration information for Beyond the Classroom, as well as information on the 2012-2013 lunch program. Yours in Christ, Kenneth C. Cheeseman Head of School Beyond the Classroom: Beyond the Classroom is now accepting registrations for upcoming ½ days, Holiday Care, and contract care. Visit http://www.stpaulchristianacademy.org/school-life/beyondtheclassroom to learn more, see rates, and register.

Junior Kindergarten Story Time

Junior Kindergarten teachers welcomed students on campus for story time this week. They read the book Five Little Ducks and learned a song about the book. The boys and girls then made a mama duck with baby ducks so they could share the story and song with their friends and family. We are so excited to welcome these new students to our campus!

2012 Summer Camps

St. Paul Summer Camps are off and running! Visit www.stpaulchristianacademy.org/summercamps to view full camp listings. Click image on the right to view Pirate Camp, Fairy Tale Camp, and Cooking Up Fun Camp.

Students Perform Saturday, May 26 at the Moo Grass Festival

Margaret Ann Whitton and Rhys Rutherford, along with rising 5th grader Coleman Rutherford, will be playing at the Moo Grass Festival this Saturday night, May 26. They will be joined by alumni CiCi Rutherford.

This festival was previously known as the Purple Cow Moograss Jam and proceeds help support Radnor Lake. Many local talents, including Rivers Rutherford, will be playing at this event. It is located at the Granny White Market at 5301 Granny White Pike, Nashville. The Rutherfords and Margaret Ann will be performing at approximately 8:00 PM.

Nature's Classroom-4th Grade

Fourth grade is having a wonderful time on Lookout Mountain! The weather has been great and they have enjoyed hiking, challenge by choice activities, and s'mores by the fireside.

St. Paul Shutterfly

Have you looked at the St. Paul Shutterfly page lately? Several new albums have been added including photographs from the Annie production. Follow the Shutterfly link in the top left-hand blue box on the My SPCA page to view all albums.

Washington DC Highlight

The sixth graders are in Washington DC all this week. Among many landmarks in our nation's capital, yesterday they visited the new Martin Luther King Memorial.

2012 6th Grade Graduation Details

Dear sixth grade parents,

I wanted to make you aware of a few upcoming dates and details for graduation.

On Sunday, May 20th, 12:30-2:00 pm, Mr. Cheeseman will be hosting our annual Head's Luncheon for sixth graders and their parents. You will be receiving an invitation in the mail for this event.

On Thursday morning, May 24th, all sixth graders are required to attend a graduation rehearsal in the Rochford Center. We will begin at 9:00 am and you may pick your child up at 10:30 am. It is very important that every sixth grader attend this rehearsal and be here on time.

On Thursday evening, May 24th, all sixth graders should arrive at St. Paul by 5:15. Each graduate will have an individual photo taken and we will take a group photo.

As a reminder, the dress for graduation is:

For girls – white dresses and dress shoes – the dresses may be tea length or knee
length (no shorter than 3 inches above the knee), dresses must be modest - no
strapless, spaghetti straps, or low cut necklines.

For boys – a suit or blue blazer with khaki or gray pants (with belt), dress
shirt and tie, dress shoes – hair must be neatly groomed (above the ear and
eyebrows, off the collar in the back).

Please email ncrowell@stpaulchristian.org if you have any questions.