Calvary Academy News
PIP Workers Needed!
Posted on 08.24.10 by Christa
In The School Office:
Contact: Lana, x244
Shredding and Filing
In Athletics:
Contact Bob Mingo, x241.
The Athletic Dept. is looking for parents to head up concessions for each sport.
Working the admissions table at games is also available.
Running the clock at Baskeball games
Preparing the basefield for games
In The Classroom:
Contact your student’s teacher for take-home projects. Their extensions in the left-hand column.
Adopt a Classroom - Volunteer to clean your student’s classroom once a week. Contact Lana, x244.
At Hope Thrift Center:
Contact Jackie Baumhardt at 527-8414 or 527-8419.
The Hope Center is Calvary Temple’s thrift store that sends funds to the mission field.
On The RoadContact Robert Mingo, x241. Bus drivers needed for athletics and field trips. Must have Passenger CDL.
Lana Birch
Office Manager
1730 W. Jefferson
Springfield, IL 62702
217-546-5987, x244
Fax: 217-321-3063
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See You at the Pole
Posted on 08.24.10 by Christa
See You at the Pole is time that is set aside for us to pray. We will be praying for our school, country, state, and city. We will be including our leaders as well. This will be taking place on Wednesday September 22 in front of our school.
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Camp Calvary-Before and After School Care
Posted on 08.24.10 by Christa
Each family that will use Camp Calvary before and/or after school must complete new paperwork before the first day of school. Paperwork packets will be available in the Academy on August 13th. Payments must be made a week in advance. Rates are as follows:
•$50 per week for morning and afternoon care. A full week is considered three days or more; two days or less is considered half the rate.
•$20 per week for morning only.
•$30 per week for afternoon only.
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Walk-a-thon
Posted on 08.24.10 by Christa
This years walk-a-thon will be September 17. It is not too early to start collecting pledges! After the first $25 per student, and $40 per family, 90% of pledges collected will be applied directly to families’ account. A Walk-a-thon sheet was enclosed in the July-Aug. newsletter, or you can pick one up at the Academy office.
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Updated Disciplinary Policy for High School
Posted on 05.16.10 by Christa
The following update has been approved by The Academy School Board on April 12, 2010, and takes effect in the 2010-2011 school year. Changes noted in red.
Discipline Steps Toward Suspension or Expulsion
Movement onto Step 1 below and from one step to the next occurs either with the third detention or because of very serious behaviors calling for immediate intervention and discipline. The counting of the detentions starts over after a student has gone five (5) weeks without a detention.
Step 1 -
The student serves one day suspension. Following this suspension, a conference is held with the student, teachers, parents or guardians, and the principal. The parents or guardians are made aware of the procedures that will follow if the problem continues. The step is recorded in the student’s file.
Step 2 -
The student serves a two-day suspension. Following the suspension, a conference to discuss the matter is held. The parents or guardians and student are counseled that the next step (3) will place the student only one step from expulsion. The action is recorded in the student’s file.
Step 3 -
A conference is held with the student, teachers, parents or guardians, principal, and administrator. The student is suspended for three days and the parents or guardians are informed that the next step (4) is expulsion. This action is recorded in the student’s file.
Step 4 -
The parents or guardians are notified that the student has been expelled. The School Board is informed, and the action is recorded in the student’s file.
At Step 3, the parents or guardians may appeal to the School Board at the next scheduled meeting for a review. The appeal must be submitted at least five school days before the next school board meeting.
JH Baseball Announcement
Posted on 05.16.10 by Christa
Dan Wetter will be coaching JH Baseball in the fall. Watch for information regarding JH Baseball Camp over the summer.
2010-2011 Enrollment
Posted on 05.01.10 by Christa
Calvary Academy is now taking enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are interested in a safe Christian environment for your child, we would love to talk to you. Please contact Donna Squires at 546-5987, x240.
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Wendy"s Heisman Award
Posted on 04.04.10 by Christa
The Wendy’s HS Heisman award program is available to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2010-2011 academic year who have at least a B grade average and participates in at least one school-sponsored sport. Any eligible student can register and begin the application process at www.wendysheisman.com.
Birth Certificates
Posted on 03.25.10 by Christa
Dear Academy Parent:
The State of Illinois has notified Calvary Academy that our student records are incomplete. According to the Missing Children Records Act, parents are required to supply Calvary Academy with an official copy of each student’s birth certificate. Please have the certificate in the Academy office by March 31st. While the State has not previously informed us of this requirement, they have now done so and asked us to comply as quickly as possible with this Act. As stated in this Federal Act, the Administration is directed to report all families that are not in compliance.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you for attending to this issue promptly.
Clarissa Nobrega
Posted on 03.25.10 by Christa
Clarissa Nobrega from Brazil lived with the Walden family as an exchange student from 2000-2001 and graduated from Calvary Academy. After nine years she is returning for a ten-day visit on April 1, 2010 and she is bringing along her 11-year old brother Joao Victor. An informal gathering of friends will be held on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010 after the second service in the Corner Cafe. Please stop in and say hello, she would love to see you!! After returning to Brazil, Clarissa began Dental College and graduated in 2006 with a specialization in Endodontics. She has been practicing Dentistry since that time.
Bullying
Posted on 09.30.09 by Christa
At Calvary Academy we want every individual to be able to live in a safe environment. As Christians, we should strive even more for this as we are not to “conform to this world but be transformed.” The basis for behavior should be according to God’s Word. As Calvary is taking a proactive stance against bullying, information and resources will be provided throughout the year to help facilitate positive discussions both at home and school to strengthen our partnership. Included is a form to empower parents to report bullying.
If you suspect that your child is being bullied, please complete a Bully Report form, which can be found in the Academic Resources under the Other section and return it either to your child’s teacher or to the Academy office. This form will also be available in the Academy office.
Here are a few steps that we have taken at Calvary Academy to keep our school bully free. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.
We have incorporated a faith-based supplement to the Bible curriculum with an emphasis on avoiding bullying.
The topics in chapels are designed to challenge the students in areas of appropriate character development.
A form is available for all Academy teachers to complete and track any report or indication of alleged bullying.
A form is available in the Academy office or on our website for all parents and/or students to complete and report alleged bullying.
The following material is from http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov .
What is Bullying?
Bullying among children is aggressive behavior that is intentional and that involves an imbalance of power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying is repeated over time. Bullying can take many forms such as: hitting or punching (physical bullying); teasing or name-calling (verbal bullying); intimidation through gestures or social exclusion (nonverbal bullying or emotional bullying); and sending insulting messages by phone or computer email (cyber bullying).
What to do if your child is being bullied?
Focus on your child. Be supportive and gather information about the bullying.
Listen carefully to what your child tells you about the bullying. Ask him/her to describe who was involved and how and where each bullying episode happened.
Learn as much as you can about the bullying tactics being used, when, and where the bullying happened. Can your child name other children or adults who may have witnessed the bullying?
Check your emotions. A parent’s protective instincts stir strong emotions. Although it is difficult, a parent is wise to step back and consider the next steps carefully.
Contact your child’s teacher and/or principal
Give factual information about your child’s experience of being bullied – who, what, when, where, and how.
Talk regularly with your child and with school staff to see if the bullying has stopped. If the bullying persists, contact school authorities again.
Questions to Ask Your Child about Bullying
Did the child hurt you on purpose?
Was it done more than once?
How do you feel about the behavior?
Did the child know you were being hurt?
Resources
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
http://www.eyesonbullying.org/
http://www.kzoo.edu/psych/stop_bullying/resources/websites.html
Thank you for your continued support and prayers for this school year.
Tutor’s Needed
Posted on 09.24.09 by Christa
Do you have a desire to help students who struggle academically? If you have a few hours available each week and have a desire to help students who could benefit from individual attention, please contact Mrs. Squires at 546-5987 ext. 240. You do not have to be a teacher to assist students with Math drills, spelling words, etc. This project will bless you and the student too. A background check is required and regular time each week.
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Posted on 08.05.09 by Christa
Families must apply each year for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program. The application is inserted in the July-August Newsletter. Please complete and return your application ot Jeannie Martin in the Academy office. If you have any questions, you may contact Jeannie at 546-9700, x239.
Moms in Touch
Posted on 08.29.08 by Christa
Moms in Touch is an international organization where moms meet for one hour each week to pray for their children, schools, teachers, and administrators. They meet every Tuesday in the Newcomers Center from 8:15 to 9:15.
United Way and Calvary Academy
Posted on 08.28.08 by Christa
Direct your United Way funds to Calvary Academy! Just designate Calvary Academy when you sign up with your employer. Calvary’s designated account number is 12757.
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