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February 2008 Newsletter

 “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.” I John 4:9

No School: Thursday and Friday, February 7^th & 8^th.

SMCS FunDay: For February we will feature “Slippers or Sneaker” day on Thursday the 14^th.  For those who would like to wear their slippers or sneakers to school that day, just bring a dollar.  The proceeds will be used to help with the lunch room remodeling project.

Candy Grams and Roses: Remember that special someone by sending a Valentine Candy Gram and/or a rose.  The freshman class will be selling candy grams and red roses beginning Monday, February 4^th and selling through Thursday, February 14^th.  The cost is $.50 for the small gram and $1.00 for the large one.  The “Candy Critter”, a hand-crafted candy treat, will sell for $.50.  The red roses will sell for $3.00 each or $35.00 for a baker’s dozen, while supplies last.  Buy your friends, family, or foes a candy gram or a rose to show how much you care.  See any freshman or Mr. Bourdess to place your order.  Roses and candy grams will be delivered at school on Thursday, February 14^th.

Pizza Night at CiCi’s: The Senior class of 2008 invites you to CiCi’s Pizza in Roeland Park on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, anytime from 3:30 P.M. until closing time.  This is a fund raiser for that class and they will receive a percentage of the proceeds.  Please tell the cashier that you are from Shawnee Mission Christian School and it will be recorded at the register.  Thank you for your support.

All-School Talent Show: The Senior Class of 2008 will be hosting the 1^st All-School Talent show, featuring YOU (and your classmates), on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. here in the SMCS gymnasium.

No School: Monday, February 18^th, President’s Day.

No School: Thursday and Friday, February 28^th & 29^th – MAACS Tournaments.

Promotional Dinner/Silent Auction: On Friday, April 4, 2008, Shawnee Mission Christian School will host our fourth annual Promotional Dinner/Live and Silent Auctions.  The evening will begin with the silent auction from 5:30-6:45 P.M.  Dinner will be served at 7:00 P.M. The SMCS elementary and high school students will present “Kingdom Guest”.  The Live Auction will be intermittent throughout the evening.  Dinner tickets are $10.00 per person and are now on sale.  In preparation for the auctions, we are in need of donations.  If you know of a business or individual which we could contact for a donation, please fill out the enclosed form and return it to the school office.  We will send a donation letter to this business.  We would greatly appreciate any help you can provide.  Also, if you are available and would like to help with this event, we could use your help.  Please contact the school office to let us know.  Thank you.

Upcoming Events for March 2008

3                      NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-7 P.M.

7                      End of third quarter

13-14               Jr./Sr. high MAACS Fine Arts

18                    All School Fellowship/Spring Sports Awards and Pie Social 6:30 P.M.

21                    NO SCHOOL-Good Friday

24-28               NO SCHOOL-Spring Break

A little about Shawnee Mission Christian School

Shawnee Mission Christian School is a Ministry of Olivet Baptist Church.  Our school accommodates children grades K-12.   We also have introduced Wee-Care which includes our infant and toddler unit, caring for children 6 weeks to 2 ½.  In addition, we have 2 ½ to 4 year old care which includes our preschool program.

In Kindergarten through 6^th grade we use the A Beka curriculum for instruction

We strive to make learning enjoyable by enhancing our academic studies throughout the school year, including field trips and special days at school.

For our Junior and Senor High School we use curriculums from various publishers, including ABeka, Bob Jones University press, Alpha and Omega LifePacs and Switched-On-Schoolhouse computer based curriculum.  In addition to the core subjects SMCS offers electives in the areas of vocal music, drama, foreign language (Spanish and German), yearbook, computer and several courses using the LifePac self-study curriculum.  The school is also involved in interscholastic sports with a girls' volleyball team and boy’s soccer team in the fall and girls' and boys' basketball teams in the winter months.  Students from SMCS participate in the MAACS Fine Arts Competition in the spring of the year.

Since our school is a ministry of Olivet Baptist Church, our Bible classes reflect our beliefs as well as our standards. Our dress code is based on a sense of uniformity and modesty.  Our young men wear nice pants and collared shirts and our young women wear dresses of knee length.

Associated with our school is the Discovery Program, a learning therapy program developed by the National Institute of Learning Disabilities (NILD). Arrangements can be made with Pastor Howard Bourdess, an NILD therapist, if you have questions or desire to have your student tested in this area.