The King's Academy Email Bullet: May 10, 2013

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Four thousand are to be gatekeepers and four thousand are to praise the Lord with the musical instruments I have provided for that purpose.” – 1 Chronicles 23:5

In order for your student’s yearbook to be released on Friday, May 24, all accounts should must be settled by Monday, May 20.

Note from the Business Office: As we close this 2012-2013 school year, ALL TUITION AND FEES must be paid in full for a student to graduate, receive a yearbook, and be assigned to classes for next year. Missing fees may include those for sports, after school care, VPA, Saturday school, books, and chemistry breakage as well as failure to return items such as sports uniforms and library books. Submit payments no later than Monday, May 20, to the Main Office with the student’s name and fee item noted on the check. Though it is our goal to send each family an email of unpaid items, please help us by reviewing any notices/emails you have received for outstanding fees. Contact MaryAnn Palm (maryann.palm@tka.org) in the Business Office if you have questions. Also note that the 2013-2014 student fee ($800 middle school & $900 high school) is due Wednesday, May 15 if this is not already paid. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter!

AP Testing and Attendance Expectations: The annual Advanced Placement exams will continue through Wednesday, May 15. Schedule linked here. Students will need to bring present a photo ID. If they do not have a photo ID, they should stop by the SAO in order to obtain a student ID card. Students taking an AP exam are excused from their normal classes only during the AP exam and are expected to be present the remainder of the school day. During the morning, when they are dismissed from the AP exam, they will be expected to go directly to their class in session and complete the school day. If taking an afternoon exam, students are expected to attend their morning classes until 11:15 a.m. at which time they will be released for a quick lunch before the AP exam.

High School and Junior High Award Ceremonies: The High School Award Ceremony is on Tuesday, May 21, at 11:45 a.m. in the Gym and the Junior High Ceremony follows at 12:50 p.m. in the Theatre. Parents of award recipients will be notified by email next week. Senior parents received a separate notification encouraging their attendance, as many academic honors are given to seniors that day.

All Library Materials Due By May 13: Please help us by reminding your students to return all library materials by Monday, May 13. Library materials may be used within the library through the week before finals – and our library research databases and eBooks are available 24/7, twelve months/year. We appreciate your help with this!

TKA Employment Opportunities: We seek applicants who are professionally qualified, love junior high and high school students, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models. We have bright and dedicated faculty and staff who work in a supportive environment characterized by a desire to serve God and a commitment to mutual respect and collaboration. Please pass this information along to someone you think may would be a great addition to TKA!

High School Drama Teacher, including technical theater instruction
High School History Teacher, with an emphasis in AP US History
High School Technology Teacher: Job description here.
Part-time Chemistry Teacher/Lab Support: Job description here.
Facilities Supervisor (Part Time or Full Time (flexible hours, 4+ daily): Job description here.
Spiritual Life Team Member (Junior High Focus): Job description here.
Human Resources Director (Part-time): Job description here.
Operations Associate: Job description here.

Like Robots? Attend Robotics Interest Meeting: They’re not just toys! Robotics gives students the opportunity to experience real-world engineering and apply what they've learned in math, science, and technology classes. It’s the hardest fun you’ll ever have! Come to an informational meeting for interested high school and junior high students, and their parents, on Monday, May 20, in W Building from 7:00-8:00 p.m. For more information, contact TKA parent, Mrs. Betsy Atler, betsy.atler@gmail.com

TKA Parent Survey: Hurrah! 380 parents have completed the survey. The survey will close after Monday, May 13. Please click here if you would like to participate in this year's Parent Survey. Thank You!

Senior Faire Extraordinaire Coming Wednesday, May 15! The goal of this event is to raise money for a senior class gift from the Class of 2015. Korean BBQ lunch and one game ticket will cost only $10. Tickets on sale beginning Monday, May 6. (Note: The Knights Cafe will not be open; the BBQ lunch is the only option for purchase this day.) Please send your student with money to participate that day in all the special activities and the silent auction or to purchase special treats! View the list of activities and auction items here!

Summer Academic Programs at TKA: Go to www.tka.org/summerprograms to register online or to download the registration forms.

Summer Junior HIgh Debate Camp: Debate camp is a three-week course offered in June or July that is meant to prepare students to argue effectively using the format designed by the Middle School Public Debate Program. Details are available on the TKA summer courses webpage. Any questions may be directed to Kimberly Chastagner.

Seeking High School Hoedown Helpers! Parents, Student Council would appreciate your help with chaperoning, food service, and food donations. Please sign up on this Jooners link. Parent volunteers attend free! Wear your western gear and join us!

Volunteers Needed for Parent-Sponsored Staff Spring Luncheon: The parent-sponsored Staff Spring Luncheon is on Thursday, May 23. Please help us make this luncheon a blessing for our amazing staff! We need help with food donations, set up, serving, and clean up - Sign up on Jooners link here please! Please contact Karla Peterson at 408-687-7814 or karlawayne@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.

Please Help us Provide Wonderful Ceremonies Honoring 8th and 12th Grade Students: Thanks to the generous service of our parents each year, we are able to have all the hands and feet necessary to hold these very large public events. If you can help, volunteer on the links below.

Family Fee Volunteer Time Reimbursement: 16 hours per year per student are required to receive the $100 reimbursement. Thus, if you have 3 students at TKA, you can work 48 hours and receive $300. Complete this form and return to Business Office by June 1.

6th Grade: The 6^th Grade Class is having one last get-together this year – a Movie Night in the W Bldg on Friday, May 24, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Pizza, popcorn, licorice, and a special treat will be served during the movie. Please pick up a permission slip from your homegroup teacher, complete it, and return it to your home group teacher or bring it to the party. Students should bring $4 to offset the cost of food. Coordinator: TKA parent, Mrs. Julie Heale, (650) 208-8347.

7th Grade Great America Trip: Our annual 7th Grade Great America trip is fast approaching! On the last day of school (Thursday, May 30) from 12:30-6:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to celebrate the end of school that you won't want to miss! The student ticket price is $33 (free with GA pass) and is due no later than May 22. All the details and permission slips are linked here! Checks and permission slips should be brought to Mrs. Chastagner in room C-8.

6th-8th Grades - Summer Math Essentials Course: TKA’s Junior High Homework Club is offering a “Math Essentials: Summer Review and Enrichment Tutoring Program” this summer for current 6^th-8^th grade students. The focus will be on mastering the foundational math concepts leading up to Algebra I. If you would be interested, you can download the registration packet here and find more information at: http://www.berrytutoring.com/homeworkclub.html

8th Grade Beach Party! The beach party at Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz is on Thursday, May 30, departing TKA at 2:00 p.m. and returning to TKA at 10:00 p.m. The cost is $3 per student (bring money to Mr. Lanning). Please fill out this permission slip and return it to Mr. Lanning by Friday, May 24. If you are willing to be a driver, please email Mr. Lanning and let him know how many students and when (one-way or both) you can drive. (You must have a current adult driver form on file in the SAO.) We are looking forward to a wonderful day in the sun with the 8th graders and many of you!

9th Grade Parents: Our Freshman year-end BBQ Bash and Splash is coming up in just two weeks! Please encourage your student to join us on Friday, May 24, from 4:30 - 10:00 p.m. at Brooke Allen's house, 18450 Sobey Road, Saratoga, 95070. There will be swimming, yearbook signing, BBQ'd meats, snacks, ice cream sundaes and s'mores, all topped off with a bonfire. It's sure to be a "swimmingly" spectacular send-off for our fabulous freshmen.

10th Grade Beach Trip: On Thursday, May 30, from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m., we are headed to Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz for a final last little party together as a class. The permission slip with details is linked here. Permission slips are due by Friday, May 24, to Ms. Menser. If they are late, then the cost will be $7 instead of $5. Parents, we are in need of drivers. The $5.00 fee is waived for students whose parents drive. SIGN UP ON THIS JOONERS LINK TO DRIVE! We would need you to meet at TKA in the front parking lot at 12:45 p.m., and we will leave a little after 1:00 p.m.. Our plan is to be back at TKA by 10:15 p.m. The kids will need to bring a sack lunch but we will provide dinner, drinks and dessert!

11th Grade Beach Trip: The juniors would like to have a trip to Twin Lakes Beach to celebrate the end of the year, but we need your help with driving, fire wood, and food! The trip is scheduled for Friday, May 24. We plan to leave from school at 2:30 p.m. and return by 10:30 p.m. We will have pizza for dinner at the beach and then enjoy a bonfire and s’mores. We need approximately 30 drivers for the event, wood for the bonfire, and the food items below (food may be dropped off in my classroom, C-1, Thursday, May 23 or Friday. May 24). If you can provide wood for the bonfire, please email me directly at Janet.Haugen@tka.org. Please sign up on this Jooner's link if you can help support this event.

Seniors - Important Notice From Registrar's Office: Seniors will be receiving a FINAL bill for all transcripts ($2.00 each) that were sent to colleges this year on the student's behalf. Included in the bill will be a FINAL transcript fee of an additional $2.00. The final transcript will be mailed in June, after final grades are posted, to the college the senior is attending. It is the senior's responsibility to make sure that the counselors have accurate information as to the college the student is attending. Transcript fees must be paid in full before you receive your yearbook and the final transcript is released.

12th Grade - Flower Leis for Graduation: Please consider buying an elegant and simple Orchid Lei for your graduating Senior(s). The leis are purple and white (photo here!) and the price is only $20.00! Plus, the proceeds support TKA Cross Country Teams. Order by clicking on this Jooners Link! The deadline to order is Monday, May 13. Leis will be available for pickup at TKA the day of graduation starting one hour before the graduation ceremony.

Senior Caps and Gowns: Students who did not pick up their cap and gown today should stop by the SAO on Monday to claim please!

Junior Senior Banquet: The Junior Senior Banquet will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose on Thursday, May 30, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $65 and include a delicious buffet dinner. This is a special time to honor the graduating class of 2013, spend time with friends, and dance the night away! Juniors and seniors should plan to sign up for a table when they purchase tickets in the Quad.

Senior Parents - Grad Night 2013. Bless your Grad by helping us create a safe, memorable night! Sign up here TODAY! Details here!

Junior High Chapel This Week: Tim Reilly, from Kingdom Building Ministries (KBM), spoke to our junior highers about "Radical Evangelism"! TIm gave his testimony and talked about our OWN testimonies and how important they are to us! He asked the kids why we want to hear other people’s testimonies? He encouraged them by letting them know that they don’t have to know all the answers to give our testimony. When someone asks you a question and you are unsure, it is okay to be honest. He challenged the students with a few things: " You must make Christ YOUR Lord." “Christ ain't done with you until you are done breathing.” “If you claim Christ but act like a punk, then you make Jesus look like a punk.” “You go to a Christian school that means you are a Christian right?...but wait….if you hang out at Taco Bell does that make you are a taco then?” He used the verses 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17-18; Romans 10:9, and John 1:12. Tim stated, "When you trust in Jesus, He invites you into His family, and He wants to call you son or daughter." After the talk, he challenged the kids, with eyes closed and show of hands, if they were ready to live life to its fullest and take that step towards going all out for Jesus. A little over half the room raised their hands. Tim also explained what it is to have a relationship with Christ and how it is the most important commitment they will EVER make. A third of the room raised their hands to accept Christ!! It was quite a moving morning.

High School Chapel This Week: Pastor Danielle Parish of Spark Church, Palo Alto, was our guest speaker. She spoke on Elijah and the Baal prophets in 1 Kings 18. Elijah is a prophet of passion, someone who is fully dedicated to God. Danielle shared a bit of her story in having a passion and calling for Jesus, however, like buckets of water, some have tried to discourage her from pursuing her passions. Danielle encouraged the students to never let the fire for God die in their own lives by 1) Asking God for passion, 2) Reading the Bible regularly to get to know the one you're passionate about, and 3) Intentionally being around passionate people.

2nd Annual High School Hoedown! Hey Y'All! It’s time to get out your cowboy hat and boots again! SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, MAY 18, for the High School Hoedown at Coyote Ranch (Metcalf Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95037) from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Dinner Included! Tickets are sold daily in the Quad for $15; prices go up to $20 on Wednesday, May 15, so get your Tickets ASAP! Students will enjoy square dancing, line dancing, a BBQ dinner, hay rides, games, bonfire & s’mores! Ye-Ha!

Invitation for Seniors Only: Dessert Party! Seniors, come have dessert and pin your picture on the college map on Thursday, May 16, during lunch in the W Building. It’s time to celebrate!

Request for AP Reconsideration: Students wanting to be reconsidered for an Advanced Placement (AP) course need to fill out the application linked here or pick up an application from the College Counseling office. We need the completed form returned to the College Counseling Office by Wednesday, May 22. Students will be assigned an appointment time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. to present their case to the AP Appeal Committee after school on Friday, May 31. Each appointment should take about fifteen minutes.

Sophomores and Juniors: Exploring College Options is a recruitment program sponsored by the undergraduate admissions offices of five universities: Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford. Representatives will conduct brief presentations about their institutions and answer your questions about college admissions. You will learn what distinguishes one university from another, what competitive colleges look for in the selection process, and what you can do to enhance your college application. Three programs are being offered in our area:

Summer On-Campus SAT Preparation Courses: The following companies will be offering SAT test preparation courses on The King's Academy campus between now and October. In no way do we endorse any one particular program over another. However, these companies offer quality courses, and each has its own particular strength. Flyers are available for all these programs in the College Counseling Office.

Glenn Ballard, owner and founder of Yada Prep, will offer two SAT preparation courses during the summer:

Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 28 (morning classes)
Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26 (full day classes)
For more information or to register, please contact Glenn directly by email or phone: glenn_ballard@mba.berkeley.ed or (408) 203-7981

Revolution Prep will offer two SAT preparation courses during the summer:

Monday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 26 (morning classes)
Monday, July 22 – Wednesday, August 7 (morning classes)
For more information or to enroll, call 877-738-7737 or visit www.revolutionprep.com. Financial aid is offered.

The Princeton Review will offer three courses to prepare for the October 5 SAT:

Monday, June 10 to Thursday, June 27 (mornings – course #124980).
Monday, July 22 to Thursday, August 8 (mornings – course #125206).
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from August 24 to October 1 (course #124813).
For more information or to enroll, please call 800-2REVIEW (800-273-8439) or visit www.princetonreview.com. (Enrollment will be available beginning Monday, April 22.) When enrolling, mention Promo Code SANTKA150 to get a $150 TKA student discount.

Practice Test to Assess SAT vs. ACT Ability: The Princeton Review will be offering a practice test, called the Princeton Review Assessment (PRA), to help students determine whether they would score higher on the SAT or the ACT. This is a great way to “meet” both tests. The test will be on Saturday, May 18, at TKA. The schedule will be as follows:

9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Students take the practice test
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Follow-up session in the W Building for parents and students

At the follow-up session, Princeton Review will also give parents the opportunity to sign up for free 15-minute phone consultations and score report returns during the week of May 27. For students who do not request a phone consultation, score reports will be emailed on Monday, June 10, along with a link to a video explaining the scores and score reports. The fee for the test will be $15. Please sign up by visiting www.princetonreview.com or calling 800-273-8439.

"The Wonderful World of Music" Presented by Knightshine, The King's Strings and The King's Chorus will be on Friday, May 17. Two identical shows will be at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the TKA Theatre. Join us for a musical trip around the world, as our choirs and orchestra sing music from every continent! It will be a fun performance that you and your family will enjoy. Admission is free!

Annual Art Show: Hello TKA family and friends! Visit TKA's Annual Art Show and Gallery on Tuesday, May 21, 12:45-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your family and friends to see some beautiful art and purchase some art gifts to benefit upcoming summer mission trips to Ireland, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and the Philippines. There is even a silent auction art benefit.

The King's Jesters Auditions: Our nine-person traveling drama troupe will be holding auditions Thursday, May 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the Theater. If you love to act and love children, this may be the perfect place for you. Audition packets are available in the SAO and are to be turned in the day of the audition. Audition packets explain in detail what to present. Please contact Joanie.Burnside@tka.org with any questions. Auditions are open to any full-time TKA students entering 7th-12th grade.

Auditions for Knightshine 2013-2014: Auditions will be held Tuesday, May 28, for next year’s Knightshine. Students who will be entering grades 9-12 next fall may apply. Audition packets available here and in both student and parent portals. Contact Mr. Sluyter for more details.

Students Taking Dance Classes in 2013-14: Students must audition to be placed in Intermediate and Advanced level classes. Auditions for the 2013-14 school year will be held in M-2 Dance studio on:

Voice Lessons: Mr. Sluyter, Vocal Music teacher, will be giving voice lessons to interested TKA students this summer. This is a great way for students to learn to sing a little better and help with vocal technique. The lessons are ½ hour and cost $10. The schedule is flexible based on summer schedules. For more information, contact Mr. Sluyter at jim.sluyter@tka.org.

Congratulations TKA Swim Teams! The boys and girls swim teams both came in third place in the WBAL.

Sports Physical Day is Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the TKA Main Gym: This is a great opportunity to get a head start on completing the TKA Athletic Clearance packet and to take advantage of a physical for $25 dollars. A student‐athlete is eligible only after the Pre‐participation Physical Evaluation form is signed by a physician and on file with Athletic Department. Baseline ImPACT Concussion tests will also be completed this day and Athletic Clearance Packets will be on hand for parents/guardians to complete. The format is by last name: A‐F: 9:00‐10:00 a.m. G‐L: 10:00‐11:00 a.m. M‐R: 11:00 a.m.‐12:00 p.m. S‐Z: 12:00‐1:00 p.m. All student athletes should wear shorts and a t-shirt.

All Sports Awards Night is on Thursday, May 23, 7:00 p.m. in the Theatre: We will be honoring or high school student athletes for: One, two, and three sport student-athletes; senior, male and female Student-Athlete of the Year; All Knights Team recipients; four-year Varsity Athletes; All League Athletes. Refreshments will be provided in the W building after the award ceremony.

Friday, 05/10/2013
9:00 AM Diving Finals 2:30 PM Swimming Trials	Boys/Girls Varsity Swimming
9:00 AM Diving Finals 2:30 PM Swimming Trials	vs. Multiple Opponents CCS Swimming and Diving Trials	Santa Clara International Swim Center	more info

4:00PM - 6:00PM	JH Boys VA Baseball		Away
4:00PM - 6:00PM	vs. St. Joseph of The Sacred Heart School		more info

4:00PM	Boys Varsity Baseball		Home
4:00PM	vs. Sacred Heart Preparatory School		more info

4:00PM - 5:00PM	JH Boys Volleyball		Home
4:00PM - 5:00PM	vs. Jordan Middle School	CHANGED: Game Added	more info
Saturday, 05/11/2013
10:00AM	Boys/Girls Varsity Track		Away
10:00AM	vs. Multiple Opponents WBAL Finals	CHANGED: Location Changed.	more info

2:30PM	Boys/Girls Varsity Swimming
2:30PM	vs. Multiple Opponents CCS Swimming and Diving Finals		more info
Monday, 05/13/2013
3:30PM - 5:30PM (2:30 dismissal)	JH Boys/Girls Tennis
3:30PM - 5:30PM (2:30 dismissal)	Woodside Elementary - Playoffs Rd 1	CHANGED: Playoff Update	more info

4:00PM - 5:00PM	JH Girls VA Volleyball		Home
4:00PM - 5:00PM	vs. Pinewood School		more info

5:00PM - 6:00PM	JH Girls JVA Volleyball		Home
5:00PM - 6:00PM	vs. Merryhill School	CHANGED: Game Added	more info
Tuesday, 05/14/2013
3:30PM - 5:30PM	JH Boys/Girls Tennis
3:30PM - 5:30PM	WBAL Playoffs Finals		more info

3:45PM - 4:45PM	JH Boys Volleyball		Away
3:45PM - 4:45PM	vs. Los Altos Christian School	CHANGED: Game Added	more info

5:00PM - 6:00PM	JH Girls VB Volleyball		Home
5:00PM - 6:00PM	vs. Woodland School		more info
Wednesday, 05/15/2013
3:45PM - 4:45PM	JH Girls VA Volleyball		Away
3:45PM - 4:45PM	vs. The Girls' Middle School	CHANGED: Game Date Moved to 05/15	more info

3:45PM - 4:45PM	JH Boys Volleyball		Home
3:45PM - 4:45PM	vs. Harker School	CHANGED: Game Added	more info

4:30PM - 5:30PM	JH Girls JVA Volleyball		Home
4:30PM - 5:30PM	vs. Crystal Springs Uplands School		more info