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The King's Academy Email Bullet: April 26, 2013

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PARENT EMAIL BULLET:  APRIL 26, 2013


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KEY CALENDAR DATES 


2013-2014 Year-At-A-Glance Itinerary:  Updated as of March 4, 2013.  Parents, please print the 2013-2014 calendar and note these dates:

 

VERSE OF THE WEEK


Junior High V.O.W.  “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” – Job 1:21


High School V.O.W. “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” – Job 1:21

 

CURRENT INFORMATION


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.  Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter!


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!

 

TKA Parent Survey: 210 parents have completed the survey.  Have you?    Please click here to complete the Parent Survey by Monday, May 13.  Thank you


Senior Faire Extraordinaire Coming 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. Check out this flyer for more information about games and entertainment!



Accreditation Action Plan 2012-2013:  You can read the annual action plan here.  TKA is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) through June 2015. As part of the ongoing accreditation process, the school must submit an annual action plan addressing the recommendations made during the last accreditation visit.


Summer Junior HIgh Debate Camp:  Attention families of 2013-14 junior high students! TKA is offering an exciting opportunity for students to attend debate camp over the summer! Whether your student shines in the limelight or would like to build their confidence in public speaking, debate camp is a great opportunity for students to learn how to effectively research and deliver a convincing argument in front of a group of people. 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.


Host Family Needed for TKA Student:  We are seeking a host family for one of our current TKA high school students for the coming school year.  The student is a male and will be in 11th grade next year. Please contact Admissions Director, Mrs. Michele Duncan.


Chili's All School Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 8:  Bring this flyer for eat in or take out on Wednesday, May 8, and 15% of the total bill will be donated to TKA, to benefit Senior Grad Night.  

 

PARENT VOLUNTEER CORNER


Would You Like to Help Welcome New TKA Families?  We are holding an event on Saturday, May 11, for new families whose students will attend TKA in the fall.  If you are currently the parent of a 6th grader,  we would especially appreciate your coming to the new parent welcome reception to share your experiences with having a new student at TKA.  All parents, please help us show our famous TKA hospitality by signing up to drop off cookies or brownies (on Friday, May 10) or helping at the event on Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. -12 noon.  Sign up here!


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.

 

CLASS SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS 


6th Grade Monterey Trip: On Monday , May 6, the 6th grade will be going on an all-day field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. We will be leaving about 8:30 a.m. and returning at 3:00 p.m.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gary Goff.



7th Grade Laser Quest Night: Sevvies, join us at Laser Quest in Mountain View on Friday, May 3, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.!  For only $17, you get two (2) Laser Quest games, pizza, and dessert!  There is limited space so if you would like to guarantee a spot please make a check out to "TKA," write your child's name on memo line, and give it to Mrs. Duncan (in the Admissions Office) by Tuesday, April 30, along with this permission slip.  We are STILL in need of parent volunteers to help out with food and supervision for the event. Sign up on this Jooner's link.  The address is 1400 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, 94043.  Please contact Mrs. Michele Duncan if you have any questions.



8th/12th Grade Parents Who Ordered Yearbook Ads: You can now pick up your USBs and/or photographs in the SAO.  Thank you!



9th Grade Freshmen Birthday Party Extravaganza:  Parents, please encourage your freshman to come to the Freshman Birthday Party Extravaganza on Thursday, May 2, at lunch, in the W building.  We will celebrate the birthday of every freshman, all on one day! There will be pizza, ice cream cake, and birthday fun. Please have your student bring a small wrapped gift, valued at $2.00 or less, for a gift exchange.  Questions? Contact Mary Jane Klope maryjane.klope@tka.org.



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.



11th Grade Class London Trip 2014: Sign-ups continue!  Enroll now and get the $100 early enrollment discount through the end of April. The trip price may increase so better to enroll earlier and lock in your price. Simply follow this link to register at EF Tours and pay the $95 non-refundable registration fee.  There is a convenient monthly payment plan for any who are interested in that.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. George Parsons. Remember, this trip takes place during Christmas vacation next year (January 4-12), and exams will be finished in December.



12th Grade Worship Night:  The last Senior Worship Night of the year is Thursday, May 2, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the W Building. It will be a great time of reflection on the past year and prayer for what lies ahead. Come ready to worship God with your fellow seniors!



12th Grade Senior Retreat:  To reserve your son or daughter’s spot for the Senior Retreat, a $200 (non-refundable) deposit was due to Cora Bell on Thursday, March 21The remaining $200 payment is due by Friday, April 26.  Note: The deposit and remaining $200 payment should be in the form of a check made out to TKA with “Senior Retreat” in the subject line. Please do not combine this with other payments for the school. For more details and for all forms, click here.

SPIRITUAL LIFE AND SERVICE


Summer Service Opportunities Fair: On Wednesday, May 1, during lunch in the Quad, the following organizations will be presenting summer service opportunities to our students:


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 will be sold for $15 starting Monday, April 29, in the Quad. Prices will go up to $20 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!

ACADEMIC AND COLLEGE COUNSELING

 

Juniors – Athletic Recognition Opportunity:  Wendy’s High School Heisman program recognizes outstanding student-athletes who excel in academics, athletics and leadership. Students in the class of 2014 who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online. Visit WendysHeisman.com for details.


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. 



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.  Beginning on Monday, April 22, please sign up by visiting www.princetonreview.com or calling 800-273-8439.  

 

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS


Advanced Drama Performance of Jam Jar Sonnets:  TKA's Advanced Drama Class has been granted the rights to perform a brand new full-length musical called Jam Jar Sonnets.  It has only been performed six other times, and TKA will be the West Coast Premiere. Through poetry and song, Jam Jar Sonnets examines self-doubt, and abuse, as well as hope, love, romance, and divine intervention in a way that is ultimately both compassionate and comic.  Show performed one day only, Friday, April 26 at 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. Come experience history in the making!  Get your $5 tickets at the Main Office or at the door.


Auditions for Knightshine 2013-2014:  Auditions will be held Tuesday, May 28, for next year’s Knightshine.  Audition packets available here and in both student and parent portals.  Contact Mr. Sluyter for more details.


 

Voice Lessons:  Mr. Sluyter, Vocal Music teacher, will be giving voice lessons this summer.  This is a great way 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. Jim Sluyter at jim.sluyter@tka.org


 Upcoming VPA Events - Mark Your Calendars!

 

ATHLETICS

 

Water Polo. Water Polo? Water Polo!  High school boys and girls water polo teams may be coming to TKA in the fall of 2013Interested students, and their parents, please attend an informational meeting with Mr. Proulx and Mr. Johnson to discuss the inaugural season, as well as practice schedules and sports fees. The meeting will be in the W Building on Thursday, May 9, from 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.


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. 


JV Basketball:  Boys interested in playing boys JV basketball next year, please stop by the Athletic Office to pick up the summer league schedule.


Football Spring Practice:  For all current 9th – 11th grade boys interested in playing football next year, spring practice begins Monday, May 13. A complete spring and summer schedule is available in the Athletic Office.


TKA Summer Camps:  Click here to read about our many summer sport camps and begin online registration. TKA camps are led by our top coaches and will fill up quickly.  Please sign up today!  


Knights Mascot Gear:  You can now order your gear online on our Athletic Gear webpage at www.tka.org/athleticgearOrders placed by Monday, April 29, will be available in the Athletic Office beginning Monday, May 15.  On the online form, we are also asking for your suggestions regarding other gear items you would like to buy in the future.  Should you have any questions, please contact Joshua Burkhardt in the Athletic Office.

This Week In Sports:  GO KNIGHTS!!

Friday, 04/26/2013
4:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball   Home
vs. Harker School
  more info
 
5:30PM - 6:30PM JH Boys Volleyball   Home
vs. Los Gatos Christian School
  more info
 
5:30PM Boys Varsity Volleyball   Home
vs. Lynbrook High School
  more info
Saturday, 04/27/2013
TBD
Boys Varsity Volleyball T Away
Harbor Tournament    
 
11:00AM Boys JV Baseball   Home
vs. Summit Public School - Rainier
  more info
Monday, 04/29/2013
3:30PM Boys Varsity Golf   Home
vs. St. Lawrence Academy
  more info
 
3:30PM - 5:30PM 
(2:30 dismissal)
JH Boys/Girls Tennis  LE Home
Woodside Elementary CHANGED: Match Update more info
 
4:00PM - 5:00PM 
(2:45 dismissal)
JH Girls VA Volleyball   Away
vs. Woodside Priory School
  more info
Tuesday, 04/30/2013
2:40PM - 4:00PM JH Boys/Girls Track    
Practice   more info
 
3:30PM - 5:30PM JH Boys/Girls Tennis   Home
vs. Menlo School
  more info
 
4:00PM Girls Varsity Softball   Home
vs. Notre Dame High School - SJ
  more info
 
4:00PM - 5:00PM JH Girls JVA Volleyball   Away
vs. Nueva School
  more info
 
5:00PM - 6:00PM JH Girls VA Volleyball   Away
vs. Menlo School
  more info
 
5:00PM - 6:00PM JH Girls VB Volleyball   Away
vs. Castilleja School
  more info
 
5:15PM - 7:15PM JH Boys VA Baseball   Away
vs. Menlo School
  more info
 
5:30PM - 6:30PM JH Boys Volleyball   Home
Borel Middle School CHANGED: Game Added more info
Wednesday, 05/01/2013
3:30PM - 4:30PM JH Boys Volleyball   Home
vs. Los Gatos Christian School
  more info
 
4:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball   Away
vs. Menlo School
  more info
 
4:00PM Boys/Girls Varsity Swimming   Away
vs. Multiple Opponents
WBAL Trials
  more info
 
4:00PM Boys JV Baseball   Home
vs. Leadership Public School - SJ
CANCELLED
 
5:30PM Boys Varsity Volleyball   Home
vs. Homestead High School
  more info
Thursday, 05/02/2013
2:40PM - 4:00PM JH Boys/Girls Track    
Practice   more info
 
4:00PM - 6:00PM JH Boys/Girls Tennis   Away
vs. Crystal Springs Uplands School
  more info
 
4:00PM Girls Varsity Softball   Away
vs. Harker School
  more info
 
4:00PM - 5:00PM JH Girls JVA Volleyball   Away
vs. Pinewood School
  more info
 
4:00PM - 6:00PM JH Boys VA Baseball  LE Home
vs. Pinewood School
CHANGED: Moved to 05/02 more info
 
4:00PM Boys/Girls Varsity Swimming   Away
vs. Multiple Opponents
WBAL Finals
  more info
 
5:30PM - 6:30PM JH Girls VA Volleyball   Home
vs. Crystal Springs Uplands School
  more info
Friday, 05/03/2013
3:30PM - 6:45PM 
(2:00 dismissal)
JH Boys/Girls Track T Away
WBAL League Finals Day 1   more info
 
4:00PM Girls Varsity Softball   Home
vs. Alma Heights Christian School
  more info
 
4:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball   Home
vs. Pinewood School
  more info
 
5:30PM Boys Varsity Volleyball   Home
vs. Harker School
  more info
Saturday, 05/04/2013
3:00PM Boys/Girls Varsity Track   Away
vs. Multiple Opponents
WBAL Trials
CHANGED: Location Change more info
 
3:30PM - 6:45PM JH Boys/Girls Track T Away
WBAL League Finals Day 2   more info
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