December 2013 Newsletter – PDF

EAGLE EDITION
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given...And His name
will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God…” Isaiah 9:6
“The Greatest Gift”
Sunbury Christian Academy Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 12th, at 7:00 PM
Sunbury Christian
Academy
December 2013
Inside this Issue:
New Students
ACSI Spelling Bee
Homework Reminder
Online Shopping
Young Americans
Sharing God’s Love
School Closings/Delays
Eagles Basketball
Parables…
Accompanist Needed
Honor Roll
December Menu
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Christmas Vacation
Dec 23— Jan 1
Jan 2 & 3—Emergency
Make-Up Days (if needed)
Schedule of Events:
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Enjoy the sound of young voices sharing the
truth of the greatest Gift ever given—Jesus,
the Savior—during our annual Christmas
program! The elementary chorus will
challenge us to consider our priorities during
the Christmas season, while the secondary
chorus will present a variety of musical selections
that will inspire our hearts to worship and
rejoice at this special time of year.
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Quality Education Based on Biblical Principles
Nov. 28-Dec. 2—
Thanksgiving Vacation
Dec. 6-7—Varsity Girls’
and Boys’ Basketball
Tournament
Dec. 8-14—fiVe BEL°W
FUNdRAISER
Dec. 9—Wendy’s Community Night Fundraiser
Dec. 12—SCA Christmas
Concert (7:00)
Dec. 19—All School
Christmas Chapel (12:45)
Dec. 19—SCA Christmas
Meal (free for SCA staff
and students)
Dec. 23-Jan. 1—No
School: Christmas Vacation
Dec. 27—Bob Evans
Community Event Fundraiser
Jan. 2 & 3—Emergency
Make-Up Days (if needed)
(Left to right:)
Faith
Wolfe (10th), Makayla
Secia (7th) and Mykyla
Densberger (6th).
(Clockwise, from top left:) Brandon
Rudy-recently returned to SCA (9th),
Joseph Gulli (9th), Thomas Abraham
(8th), Christian Scott (11th), Derek
Mathews (7th) and Braydon Adee
(6th).
(K4, clockwise from top left:) *Xaivier Jackson, Autumn
Wertz, *Reece Fisher, *Lydia Moore, *Aiden Williams, Quinlin McAllister, Finn Bolick, *Emily Roush, *Drake Beyer,
*Nathan Bulbin and Madelyn Swank.
*new to SCA this year
ACSI Spelling Bee Results
Shopping Online?
The 2013 ACSI Central PA District
Spelling Bee was held Monday, November 4, at Church of the Open Door in
York, PA. Two students from both the
6th and 7th grades represented SCA at this
annual event, with SCA 7th grader Kennedy Dorman
placing 3rd place in her grade level competition. event!
Congratulations to Kennedy and the following SCA
students for their participation in this year’s District
Spelling Bee: Julia Abraham, Madalyn Spotts (6th
grade) and Derek Mathews (7th grade). We are proud
of you!
Go to SchoolStore.com, select “Sunbury
Christian Academy” on the welcome popup, and then shop from over 400 online
merchants. SCA will automatically earn a
percentage of your order—it’s that simple!
Young Americans
We are pleased to announce that Alan Goecke
and Jessalyn Stuck have been selected SCA’s November and December “Young Americans.” Students are
chosen based on academic accomplishments, community involvement and leadership skills. More information about Alan was recently published in the Daily
Item; information about Jessalyn and other local
“Young Americans” will be published in an upcoming
edition. Congratulations, students!
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Sharing God’s Love
School Closings and Delays
Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade
visited the residents at Emmanuel Home in Northumberland recently to present a Thanksgiving program.
The program included songs, Scripture recitations, poems, piano selections, and a sing-along by some puppet
friends. Before returning to the school, students had
the opportunity to speak with many of the residents and
present them with Thanksgiving gifts that were made in
school by the students.
~Mr. Ed Thomas
SCA will usually follow the Shikellamy School
District closing and delays. If the district you live in
closes school due to inclement weather, your child will
receive an excused absence if he/she cannot get to
school.
Shikellamy may remain open on days that
would not be beneficial to our program. Some of our
teachers, students and their parents travel long distances to get to SCA and may be put in jeopardy if required
to come to school on some wintry days. Please check
for announcements around 6:15 AM on the following
stations:
TV: WYOU 22, WBRE 28, WNEP 16
Radio: WGRC 91.3 FM, WQKX 94.1 FM, WPGM
96.7 FM, WYGL 100.5 FM, WEGH 107 FM, WKOK
1070 AM and 1240 AM.
Reagan Dorman and Max Reichard
(kindergarten) shared their costumes and
smiles with Emmanuel residents.
SCA Eagles Basketball
It’s time for SCA basketball! The teams have a few weeks of practice “under their belts,” season-opening games
have been played, and excitement is building as we look forward to the rest of the season. Again this season you have
the opportunity to purchase season passes and single game gift passes—call the school office for more information. We
invite you to join in the fun and come out to support our SCA athletes! The 2013-2014 team members are listed below:
Lady Eagles—(12th grade) Tiffany Billings, Jessalyn Stuck, (11th grade) Torri Erdman, (10th grade) Brianna Baumert,
Brandy Schroth, (9th grade) Faith Gingrich, Madeline Novack, Andria Savidge and (7th grade) Becky Gingrich.
JV Lady Eagles—(10th grade) Sarah Spangler, (9th grade) Madeline Novack, Andria Savidge, (8th grade) Jenna Stuck,
(7th grade) Becky Gingrich, Brianna Hernandez, Marissa Spangler, (6th grade) Julia Abraham, Emma Atwood, Jocelyn
Gross, Michaela Novack and Madalyn Spotts.
Coaches—John R. Jones, Sandy Erdman and Todd Jones
Eagles—(12th grade) *Adam Clemens, *Alan Goecke, *Blake Spangler Jones, (11th grade) Jonathan Lunger, Christian
Scott, (10th grade) Karch Carey, Jed Stuck, (9th grade) Jackson Snyder, (8th grade) Seth Kabonick, Colton Long and
Christopher Schroth.
JV Eagles—(9th grade) Joe Gulli, (8th grade) Tommy Abraham, Seth Kabonick, Colton Long, Christopher Schroth, (7th
grade) Conner Carey, Joshua Derk, Derek Mathews, Josiah Miller and (6th grade) Colton Newbury.
Coaches—John W. Jones, Ralph Varner and Karl Carey
Home Game Statistician—Katie Goecke
(* indicates team captains)
December Games
Tuesday, December 3
Friday, December 6-7
Friday, December 6-7
Tuesday, December 10
Saturday, December 14
Tuesday, December 17
Thursday, December 19
Monday, December 30
Away @ Immanuel Christian
Huntingdon Christian Tournament
Lourdes Tip-Off Tournament
Away @ Walnut Street Christian
Home vs. Mt. Carmel
Home vs. Meadowbrook Christian
Away @ Northumberland Christian
Away @ Lourdes Regional
Varsity only
Varsity Boys only
Varsity Girls only
Varsity only
V Girls (5:00); V Boys (6:30)
JV/Varsity
JV/Varsity
JV Boys (6:00); V Boys (7:15)
Game times, unless marked otherwise: JV Girls-4:00, JV Boys-5:00, Varsity Girls-6:00, Varsity Boys-7:30
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Parables In Contemporary Story Form
The 6th grade Bible students were given the assignment to rewrite Jesus’ parable found in Luke 12:16-21 as a
contemporary story. The class was divided into 4 groups, and created the following original skits, listed with characters’
and corresponding students’ names:
“Rich Lady”—rich lady (Julia Abraham), servant girl (Madalyn Spotts) and narrator/voice of God (Braydon Adee)
“The Spoiled Brat”—spoiled boy (Michaela Novack), poor boy (Emma Atwood) and father of the spoiled boy (Blake
McCloskey)
“The Richman’s Cat”—rich man (Colton Newbury), rich man’s cat (Jocelyn Gross), poor woman (Mykyla Densberger)
and narrator/poor woman’s dog (Shannon Hennett)
“Greedy Family of Squirrels”—father squirrel (Kyle Hendrickson), mother squirrel (Kirsten Keller), baby squirrel
(Angeline Effinger) and narrator/voice of God (Zia Gaul)
(Below:) Jocelyn as “rich
man’s cat,” Colton as “rich
man,” Shannon as “poor
woman’s dog” and Mykyla as
“poor woman.”
(Below:) Julia as “rich
lady” and Braydon as
“narrator/voice of God.”
(Above:)
Michaela
as
“spoiled
boy”
and Blake as
“father
of
spoiled boy.”
(Above:)
Angeline as “baby
squirrel,” Kirsten as “mother
squirrel” and Kyle as “father
squirrel.”
Upcoming Community Events:
Accompanist Needed
An accomplished pianist is needed to accompany the musical selections for the “Hello, Dolly!” dinner
theatre production to be performed April 10-12, 2014.
Excellent sight-reading skills are essential. This is a
paid position and will involve several after-school rehearsals in late March and early April. Please contact
Mrs. Beth Powlus at the following numbers if you are
interested in auditioning for this position: 570-4737592 (SCA) or 570-672-3829 (home).
Five Below (Shamokin Dam)
December 8-14
Ticket needed (available at SCA and on the SCA website)
Wendy’s (Shamokin Dam)
Dec 9—5:00-8:00 PM
No ticket needed
Bob Evans (Shamokin Dam)
Dec 27—all day long
Ticket needed (available at SCA and on the SCA website)
Thank you! Thank you!
...For your participation in the Little Caesars piz-
Help us, God, to remember at
this busy time of year that
You gave us the greatest
gift ever—Jesus, Your Son...
za fundraiser! With your help, we sold 797 kits!
Congratulations, Caleb Wertz and Michaela Novack, top kit sellers, who will each receive a $50
gift card.
Congratulations, kindergarten, 3rd
and 6th grades, who will soon enjoy a Little Caesars pizza party for reaching their class goals!
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Sunbury Christian Academy
1st Quarter Honor Roll 2013/2014 School Year
Distinguished Honor Roll
Grade 1:
Grade 2:
Grade 3:
Grade 4:
Grade 5:
Grade 6:
Par ker Atwood, Elijah Billheim, Lily Boyer , Samuel Hennett, Er ika Piepszowski, Gr ace Spaide
Benjamin Br udnicki, Benjamin Lauver , Luke Snyder
Br ianna Hennett, Car issa Myer s
J essie Anoia, Chr istian Rider , Alexander Sassaman, Micah Savidge, Br aydon Wer tman
Maxwell Anoia, Hope Dr umm, Colby Savidge
J ulia Abr aham, Emma Atwood, Angeline Effinger , Shannon Hennett, Kir sten Keller , Michaela Novack,
Madalyn Spotts
Grade 7: Der ek Mathews, J osiah Miller
Grade 8: Seth Kabonick, Colton Long, J enna Stuck
Grade 9: Alyssa Bissaillon, Alex Gessner , Faith Gingr ich, J ustin Keller , Madeline Novack, Andr ia Savidge,
Ashlee Wertman
Grade 10: Katr ina Goecke, Br andy Schr oth, J edadiah Stuck
Grade 11: Tor r i Er dman
Grade 12: Adam Clemens, Alan Goecke, Tanner Gutelius, J essalyn Stuck
Honor Roll
Grade 1: Ellie DeVett, Caitlin Myer s, Lar a Pauling, Mason Sees
Grade 2: Kyr ianna Baumer t, Mor gan Sees, Elisha Stahl
Grade 3: Car yssa Ressler , Luke Spotts, Milena Viau
Grade 5: Car ly Boyle, Br ayden Long, Br ooke Snyder
Grade 6: Kyle Hendr ickson
Grade 7: Kennedy Dorman, Rebekah Gingrich, Makayla Secia
Grade 8: Maggie Mor gan, J ulia Taylor
Grade 9: Nathan Der k, Dylan Taylor
Grace 10: Kar ch Car ey, Cour tney Maur er , Sar ah Spangler
Grace 12: Tiffany Billings, Wyatt Der k, Mor gan Roup, Gatlyn Tr outman
Perfect Attendance
Kindergarten: Mor gan Good, Hayden Mar tin, Kyr a Reitz, Tobias Savidge, Emily Sees, Linghan Wan
Grade 1: Par ker Atwood, Elijah Billheim, Noah Edmondson, Gage For te, Caitlin Myer s, Er ika Piepszowski, J osiah
Savidge,
Mason Sees
Grade 2: Mor gan Sees, Elisha Stahl
Grade 3: Car yssa Ressler , Nathan Savidge
Grade 4: Br iana Bluhm, Br aydon Fr ick, Sadie Rollins, Micah Savidge, Tr evor Taylor , Br aydon Wer tman
Grade 5: Maxwell Anoia, Renae Mack, Colby Savidge, Br ooke Snyder
Grade 6: J ulia Abr aham, Zia Gaul, J ocelyn Gr oss, Michaela Novack
Grade 7: Conner Car ey, J oshua Der k, Rebekah Gingr ich, Er in Savidge, Mar issa Spangler
Grade 8: J akeb Ander son, Seth Kabonick, Maggie Mor gan, J enna Stuck, J ulia Taylor
Grade 9: Faith Gingr ich, J ustin Keller , Madeline Novack, Andr ia Savidge, Dylan Taylor
Grade 10: Kar ch Car ey, Cour tney Gr oss, Br ennen Roup, Br andy Schr oth, Jedadiah Stuck
Grade 11: J onathan Lunger , Gavin Tr outman
Grade 12: Adam Clemens, Tanner Gutelius
SCA will be offering a free Christmas lunch to all
students and SCA staff on Thursday, December 19th.
Please see page 6 for a full menu.
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Sunbury Bible Church
Sunbury Christian Academy
135 Spruce Hollow Road
Northumberland, PA 17857
Phone:
570-473-7592
Fax:
570-473-7531
Email:
sca74@ptd.net
Web Site:
www.sunburychristianacademy.org
December Menu
Menu is subject to change
Tuesday
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Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
Roll
Salad
Fruit
Wednesday
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Papa John’s Pizza
Thursday
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Friday
Beef Nachos w/
6
Cheese
Vegetable
Fruit
Dessert
Turkey Sub
Chips
Fruit
10 Macaroni and Cheese
Stewed Tomatoes
Fruit
11 Papa John’s Pizza
12 Stromboli
Vegetable
Fruit
Dessert
13 Meatball Sub
Chips
Fruit
17 Chicken Nuggets
Pierogies
Vegetable
Fruit
18 Papa John’s Pizza
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20 Chicken Tender Sub
Chips
Fruit
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Christmas Meal
Free for SCA staff/students
Baked Ham
Parmesan Potatoes
Vegetable
Fruit
Dessert
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~ Have a blessed Christmas Vacation ~
Lunch Prices: Elementary $1.75, Secondary $2.00, extras $1.00, Pizza $1.00 slice, Milk 30¢