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VERSE  OF THE WEEK

In This Issue:

• Current News
• Student Club & Specific Class Announcements
• Parent Resources
• Spiritual Life & Service
• College & Academic Counseling
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Athletics

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KEY CALENDAR DATES  

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

 

COHORT ROTATION

• November 9-12 - BLUE COHORT on campus
• November 16-19 - GOLD COHORT on campus
• Nov. 30-Dec. 3 - BLUE COHORT on campus

• December 7-10 - GOLD COHORT on campus

• December 14-17- Finals Week - No students on campus

November 5 (Th)- "Navigating College Admissions Tests" 7:00 p.m. Register here.

November 13-14 - (F-Sa) - Virtual Performances of  the Jr. High Musical, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

December 4-5 (F-Sa) - Virtual Performances of the High School Play, The Merchant of Venice

December 5 (Sa) - Virtual Open House #2 for Prospective Families, 11:00 a.m.

December 15-17 (Tu-Th) - Semester 1 Final Exams

December 18-January 3 - NO SCHOOL,  Christmas Break

January 4 - School Resumes, Semester 2

 

TKA 2020-2021 School Year-at-a-Glance

*All school events subject to change due to public health orders to prevent the spread of COVID19.  Please check here and the Family Portal for all correct dates.

CURRENT NEWS   

NOVEMBER 9-12: BLUE COHORT ON CAMPUS

 

STUDENTS: BRING TO CAMPUS EACH DAY

• Electronic Device - All junior high students must bring an iPad to school and all high school students must bring a MacBook.
• Lunch - and any snacks for the day, but students cannot share
• Water bottle - filled upon arrival, which can be refilled on campus
• Face covering - must be worn over face and nose upon arrival to campus
• Backup face covering
• Power cord/charger - TKA will not have backups, and students cannot share
• Headphones - these will still be needed for breakout groups
• New Campus Map - download here!

 

STUDENTS:  PRE-ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS

• Complete self-check COVID-19 Response Form daily in Family Portal --> Web Forms--> COVID Response Form. BOTH PARENTS & STUDENTS NOW HAVE ACCESS TO FORM TO ALLOW FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ON WHO COMPLETES IT.
• Stay home if sick or temperature above 100.0°F within past 3 days.
• Stay home if experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms within past 3 days.
• Bring your own lunch, snacks, and filled personal water bottle.

ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS

• Students arrive wearing a mask.
• Students maintain 6' spacing when waiting for classes to begin.
• Parents remain in cars.
• Parents drop-off after 7:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (9:15 a.m. on Wednesday).

STUDENTS:  ATTENTION WHILE ON-CAMPUS

• No sharing of books, devices, food.
• Keep 6' spacing ALL DAY even during breaks.
• Masks on unless eating, drinking, or engaging in physical activity.
• Wash hands often.
• Adhere to signs for occupancy limits.
• Student Drivers: You may not use your cars as lockers. Please bring all the things you need onto campus at the beginning of the school day.

DEPARTING CAMPUS

• Students maintain 6' spacing while waiting for pick-up.
• Parents ensure students are picked up by 3:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and by 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Main Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SAO Office Hours:  Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. until 30 minutes after school.

 

The Library is Open! Library hours during hybrid learning are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday  9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m..; and Friday (for book checkout/returns only) 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Library capacity is limited so plan ahead! We can't wait to see you!

 

Student Course Surveys Take Place Monday November 9-Thursday November 18.

• Monday, November 9: English and Bible
• Tuesday, November 10: Science
• Wed-Thurs., November 11-12: CSE, PE, Interdisciplinary Electives
• Monday, November 16: Math
• Tuesday, November 17: Social Studies
• Wed-Thurs., November 18-19: World Languages and VPA

The process is different this year. Students will not receive an automated email with the survey link as they have in years past. Teachers will share the student course survey link in class and students are expected to complete the survey in class.

 

Progress Report & Google Classroom Notifications:  Parents, just a reminder that you can set up a preference in the FACTS Family Portal to receive progress reports for your students. Also, you can receive email summaries about your student's activity in Google classroom about missing work, upcoming work, class activities. Details here.

 

TKA Employment - Seeking Substitute Teachers for 2020-2021: If you are interested in substitute teaching at The King's Academy, please complete the Employment Application, including the Statement of Faith, and email to Tonya.Pegram@tka.org. For questions, send an email to Gabrielle Babin at gabrielle.babin@tka.org. Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and pre-employment background screening is required for all substitute teachers. Please pass this information along to friends and family!

• Substitute Teacher Job Description

STUDENT CLUBS & CLASS SPECIFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

All Students - You Can Charter a TKA Club! Clubs at TKA are initiated by students, with the support of a staff sponsor. The list of clubs for the current school year will be published later this fall, as clubs must be renewed each school year based on interest. Complete a Club Charter Application or Club Renewal Application, also located in the Student Portal under "Resources." Clubs for 2020-2021 are forming now! You can see a list of clubs that formed last school year at www.tka.org/clubs.  Questions? Contact Tonya.Pegram@tka.org.

• Clubs formed to date

Do you enjoy Star Wars, Superheroes or Lord of the Rings? If so, come to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Club meeting next Tuesday, November 10 during lunch via WebEx (https://tka.webex.com/meet/steve.weiss). This week we'll plan on having a group activity and have an exciting discussion about The Mandalorian Season 2 (episodes 1-2). Even if you don't know much about Sci-Fi or Fantasy, stop on by. If you have any questions, please contact Kenton Shieh at kenton.shieh@students.tka.org and Mr. Weiss at steve.weiss@tka.org. Hope to see you there. May the Force be with you!

 

8th Grade & 12th Grade Yearbook Celebration Ads: This is one way you can commemorate this special occasion for them. These ads have come to be a much-cherished tradition here at TKA and fill the final pages of each yearbook. Graduating students, the student body, and the faculty and staff all look forward to perusing these pages. We hope you will take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your student.  Details here!

 

Class of 2021 - Deadline Extended for Senior Quotes to TODAY, Friday, November 6: Details here.

 

Class of 2021 - Orders for Graduation Announcements and Cap & Gown: Orders due by Friday, December 18. Our vendor is Herff Jones. You may order on the paper form linked below or online.

• Digital Packet and Paper Order Form
• Herff Jones Info Video for Parents
• Order Online Here

PARENT RESOURCES

Note: These resources and organizations do not necessarily represent the views or values of TKA. Our hope is they may be helpful or informative for parents. Send resources to Director of Marketing & Communications, Kriss.Hayward@tka.org

Parent Resources:

• The Developmental Relationships Framework: Search Institute has identified five elements—expressed in 20 specific actions—that make relationships powerful in young people's lives.
• Let Love Lead, Screenagers 11/2/20
• Meet the TikTok Generation of Televangelists (#MakeJesusViral) Christianity Today, 10/20/20
• The Next Mission Field Is a Game, Christianity Today, 9/21/20
• How Things Have Changed: Reflections of a Millennial Pastor in a Gen Z World, The Gospel Coalition, 9/30/20

SPIRITUAL LIFE & SERVICE

This Week in Chapel: We had our third installment of our "Family Discussions on Race." Members of both our previous panels came together to answer student questions that had been submitted after our other two discussion times. We are very thankful for our staff members who were willing to authentically talk through these tough and relevant questions. Students were then able to debrief and discuss what they heard during Homegroup times following Chapel. 

 

Home Group Chapel Discussion Questions:

• What have you learned over the course of our three family discussion chapels?  Summarize it in one - two sentences. (You can have them write this in the chat if you would prefer.)
• Did anything surprise you, confuse you, or make you stop and think more during chapel today?
• Did you agree or disagree strongly with anything that was said today?
• How can we help those that have been hurt by racism?
• How can we avoid making racist or insensitive statements?
• Over the course of our discussions did you become aware of any unconscious bias that you hold?  (Definition: Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness).  What can you do to start to change your unconscious biases?
• How does God call us to view the world?  How can we at TKA do a better job of loving each other the way God loves us?  

2020-2021 Service: Service is a critical component of TKA's educational experience, and all high school students at The King's Academy are required to complete service hours annually as part of their graduation requirements. Details found at www.tka.org/service2020.Please send photos of your service activities to the yearbook staff--email to chrissy.mata@tka.org

• Local In-Person and Online Service Opportunities(Updated regularly)
• MobileServe: If you can not find your activation email, please download the MobileServe app on your phone or access on your computer browser, click login, and then click forgot password. This will generate another email invitation to join. You must log in with your TKA email address.

COLLEGE & ACADEMIC COUNSELING

The College Connection Newsletter: November 2020

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Like Drama? Improv? Children? Consider Joining The King's Jesters! The King's Academy has a 9-person troupe that performs for local children.  If you love children and love drama, this may be the perfect place for you. All current 6th-11th grade students are welcome to audition.  Please contact Mrs. Burnside for more information at: Joanie.Burnside@tka.org. This YouTube link  shows the group in action!

ATHLETICS

Junior High Sports Sign-Ups: There is not yet a clear picture of when junior high sports will be able to resume. Dates for sign-ups will be announced in the Royal Reminders. Questions? Contact Athletic Director,Joe Maemone.

The King's Academy is a Christ-centered school that inspires academic excellence, servant leadership, and enduring relationships.

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