"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10 ).
Welcome!
To the World of Learning-"Under the Sea"
School: Keystone Christian Academy Teacher: Mrs. Cathy Loucks Curriculum Used: Bob Jones University Press Grades: Five and Six Class: Five girls and four boys
Dear Parents, Thank you so very much for allowing your children to attend Keystone Christian Academy this year. It is my privilege to be their teacher. I look forward to this opportunity to assist you with their education, to see them grow both academically and spiritually, and to serve both them and our Lord Jesus Christ. I am praying that this will be a terrific year for all of us and that the Lord will be honored.
Sincerely, Mrs. Cathy Loucks
Daily Classroom Reminders: *Please check you child’s assignment book for updates.
Mondays – Reading Chart and Weekly Folders due with signatures; book reports, Spanish
Tuesdays -
Wednesdays – Music Class, Devotion updates, Chapel (when there is no Friday school)
Thursdays – Trial Spelling Test (grades of 95% are exempt from Friday’s test)
Foods must be easy to eat and with no mess for your child, his desk, or schoolbooks
Nutritious suggestions include snack crackers, dried fruit, pretzels, trail mix, cereals, nuts, or granola bars
These are not permitted due to messiness: candy, chips, beverages, or yogurt
*Please note: Snacks are eaten while completing class assignments.
General Class Rules:
Be seated, doing your best; always pleasing God.
Be quiet, without disturbing or communicating with others. *Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.
Be neat at your desk, crate, and coat rack; always have your supplies ready.
Be obedient and always respectful to authority.
Be diligent, responsible, and prepared in all your study habits. *Do your best and always please God. *Late assignments lower grades. *A parent’s signature is required on the daily assignment book and weekly test folder.
Notes for Parents:
Nightly homework: This includes math drills until requirements are completed.
End of the Month: Devotions and book reports are due (see assignment book for dates).
Make-up Work for Absence: This is one day to make-up work for each day missed.
Personal Days: These are to be done in advance.
Short Weeks: Spelling and verses are given the last day of the week. Trial tests are not always given.
Spring into Action and Extra Practice for English are completed in class only (graded).
Computer: All writing projects are to be written, typed, corrected, and completed during school hours on class computers. (Before/after class is with the teacher’s permission.)
First Field Trip:
Museum of the Shenandoah:
Friday, October 30, 2009
Cost: $4.00
Leaving School: 9:30 AM until 2:45 PM
Needed: Packed lunch, including drinks and snacks
Clothing: KCA Official PE shirt and long, black slacks; gym shoes; possible jacket
Parents’ Help Needed:
Have a specific time and place each evening when homework in done.
Assist with homework without giving answers.
Check homework nightly for completion only. It is your child’s responsibility to do the work.
Prepare the night before: Have your child place all books, notebooks, and folders in book bag.
Discuss errors when tests and quizzes are returned for your signature.
Plan a nighttime routine for going to bed. Be consistent; let them get plenty of rest.
Minimize conflict on the way to school. Settle family issues after school is over.
Pray for our class throughout the year.
Schedule conferences after school by note or phone: cell phone at (540) 686-0329.
