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April 29, 2016 - Prince of Peace Christian School
5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 Volume 15, Eagle Proud! April 29 , 20 H.E.A.R.T. of an Eagle Prince of Peace Retires Senior Cori Schnell's Basketball Jersey # 1 HISTORY IS MADE!!! There has been a career performance worthy of retiring a jersey at Prince of Peace Christian School. This jersey has been worn by Cori Schnell from 20122016. It seems ironically fitting that her jersey is #1! Number ONE typically indicates either being "the FIRST" or being "the BEST." In this case, it is BOTH!! Cori's jersey will hang in the new gym lobby at POPCS. To determine "the BEST," one must first examine the accolades received by Cori. Accolades are based on a consensus of subjective opinions by an experienced group of evaluators. Recognition began early in Cori's career. As a freshmen, she was named TAPPS District Freshman of the Year and 1st Team All District. Cori was the first sophomore to join the 1,000 point club and is the only POPCS player to have scored more than 2,000 points in a career. She continued maintaining her outstanding level of performance and received First Team All District throughout her entire high school career. To be worthy of First Team All State nomination, a player must be truly one of the BEST!!! Cori was selected for this prestigious award all four years... an incredible feat! Additional accolades include multiple District MVPs, Academic All State, and the Coaches MVP awards. Each year, Cori's name was listed among all the public and private schools' top statistical leaders in the Dallas area. Accolades alone do not merit retirement of a jersey. To retire a jersey there must be a statistical basis to make an objective comparison of performances. Below are the records that set Cori apart: Quick Links POPCS Website RenWeb Discover POP Tour POP School Calendar POPCS Referral Program Eagle Booster Club Athletic Calendar All Teams POP Legacy Society SHOP for POP Box Tops, Labels Program Auction Gala POP in the News Top POPs POPCS Posse Eagle Football Website POPCS Theatre Website Signature Services School Lunches Risse Brothers Uniforms 20152016 School Calendar POP's Philosophy of Service 20152016 PTF Board PTF Website Most points in a game (45) Most points in a season (845) Most career assists (294) Most career steals (311) Most career points (2,680) To give some perspective to the level of excellence in these statistics, the closest boy or girl career total at POPCS was in (2010) with 1,645 points. Cori Schnell is the FIRST Prince of Peace athlete to garner a Division 1 basketball scholarship. She was recruited by several Division 1 programs, but ultimately signed a prestigious scholarship to compete at the United States Military Academy. Cori has been at POPCS for 15 years. In addition to excelling in the game of basketball, she has been on the cross country, soccer and track teams as an Eagle. She has excelled in all 4 sports she has played at Prince of Peace earning district honors in each of them. All these accomplishments describe the unbelievable career of Cori Schnell. They did NOT happen by chance, but through hard work, positive attitude, and tireless dedication outside scheduled practices. The coaching staff have been so blessed to have had the privilege to share this journey with such a beautiful, deserving young lady who has a special talent. There will NEVER be another like her. We all thank you, Cori, for the great memories. Early Learning Center Preschool Lower School Middle School High School Prince of Peace Lutheran Church The Arts at POPLC Congratulations! We are Eagle Proud! The POPCS Athlete Scholarship Signing Class of 2016! Our Values Click here for our values: WHO we serve, WHAT we do, WHY we do it, HOW we do it WHO we are. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 1/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 MISSION STATEMENT Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center provides a Christcentered exemplary education equipping students as disciples and leaders for service and success. COMPASSIONATE. COMPETITIVE. COMMITTED. A Word From God BIBLE VERSE FOR 20152016 SCHOOL YEAR My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my he and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 The 20152016 POPCS School Theme POPCS Senior Athletic College Signings on Tuesday, April 26, were: Hannah Armand playing soccer at Tabor College John Bloom playing football at Abilene Christian University Kayla Carlove playing soccer at Concordia University at Austin Samantha Fawcett playing volleyball at Austin College Lauren Rodemers playing volleyball at Arkansas Tech (with 2013 POPCS graduate, Kaylee Konsella) and Cori Schnell playing basketball at the United States Military Academy at West Point Let Go, Let God! Christ is Enough! Eli Mensing selected as a WINNER of the National Merit PepsiCo Foundation Scholarship Calling All 20162017 SENIORS!!! Junior Class Parent Meeting From approximately 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program, only about 16,000 were named Semifinalists. They were designated on a state representational basis, in proportion to each state's percentage of the national total of graduating high school seniors. In order to advance in the competition and be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, a Semifinalist had to become a Finalist by fulfilling several requirements that included submitting a detailed scholarship application and presenting a record of very high academic performance. All winners of about 7,400 National Merit Scholarships are being chosen from the group of approximately 15,000 distinguished Finalists. One of our own is now a part of this very prestigious group! Eli H. Mensing has been selected as a winner of the National Merit PepsiCo Foundation Scholarship. Pursuant to an Agreement with National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), this Merit Scholarship award is sponsored by The PepsiCo Foundation, Inc. Congratulations, Eli! We are so proud of this wonderful accomplishment! We will be having an important informational meeting this comin Monday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the HS Commons. POSSE members will be present to discuss our all new fundrais procedures for next year (pizza sales are no longer available for us). Mr. Knotts and Mrs. Henke will be there to discuss the senior cla trip to Disneyworld and the financial aspects of the trip. Photographer, Christie Allred, will be there to talk about senior portraits. Mrs. Barnum will be present to discuss senior tributes for the yearbook. Mr. Cleland and Mrs. Whitaker will be there to give a wrap up of year's activities. Please try to attend as there will be much pertinent information regarding your child's upcoming senior year! POPCS Students Demonstrate Healthy as a Way of Life! The Spring Carnival Winners Are... Health Fair Committee's Third Annual Health Fair The Health Fair Committee held the Third Annual Health Fair in the Fine Arts Hallway on Thursday, April 21. POPCS students displayed presentations on topics including diseases such as diabetes, various cancers, and heart disease. This year for the first time students chose ADD/ADHD, Swine Flu, and Smallpox to present at the Health Fair as well. Eight teams were selected by their peers to do their presentations live for the audience. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 2/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 POPCS Spring Carnival Raffle Winners Apple Watch The Ngai Family (Brayan) Lego set + gift certificate The Biondo Family (Shannon) Drone The Smith Family (Melinda) Congratulations to these families! Come See the Middle School Theatre Department's Production of The Health Fair Committee (pictured above) did an excellent job of planning this event and raised over $500 for the Seven Loaves Food Pantry! A huge thank you to the presenters and participants at this year's health fair! TOMORROW NIGHT Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:00 p.m. $5. at Door POPCS Fine Arts Auditorium *************************************************** Addams Family Reunion! Addams Family Cast Reunites for Cast Party The Beautiful Playbill Cover made for a Beautiful Cake Desig Cultivating a Passion for Healing: POPCS Medical Internships Five POPCS students recently enrolled in a medical internship program with the Plano Cancer Institute. Dr. Wendy MahoneJohnson and Dr. Givens met to discuss how best to prepare students for college and careers and the internship program was recommended by Dr. MahoneJohnson. Juniors and seniors in Anatomy and Physiology and Honor Physics were provided the opportunity to apply. Dr. Givens interviewed the interested candidates and five were selected. These candidates then filled out the paperwork with the Institute and Dr. MahoneJohnson set up a schedule. They will be taking part of the school term and into the summer to complete 16 hours of internship that involves all the functions of a medical operation admittance, diagnosis, treatment, pharmacology, and business, to name a few. In addition, the students learn what to wear, what not to wear, how to address individuals, how to work with patents, and how to work in a professional healthcare environment. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 3/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 POPCS Family Night JOIN US & SUPPORT POPCS May 10 Dillas 2008 Midway Road, Plano ALL DAY May 24 Yogurtville The first step in the process was to attend a general orientation. The students are shown at the orientation, left to right, Kyra McIntosh, Grace Ro, Dr. MahoneJohnson, Samantha Fawcett, Camille Murray, and Daniel Herrin. This is a unique opportunity for our students and Prince of Peace gives special thanks to Dr. MahoneJohnson and her colleagues at the Plano Cancer Institute. In the future, we hope to develop other internships. Interested parents in the professional community should contact Dr. Givens. 3220 E. Hebron Pkwy. #114, Carrollton Lessons in Business from the Ladies in Pink! Grade 4 Field Trip to Mary Kay for Marketing Unit Success Begins with the Right Tools! School Supply Pack Orders for 2016 2017 Kirsten Gappelberg, the mother of Maddie Gappelberg in Grade 4, arranged for the fourth graders to visit the Mary Kay Global Manufacturing and Distribution Center in Dallas on Wednesday, April 20. It worked out perfectly with our Market Day unit that teaches students about how to create, market and sell a product or service. Preschool through Grade 5 parents may purchase prepackaged school supplies designed expressly for their child's grade requirements. Orders are due by Thursday, May 26, 2016. You can find the supply list, paper order form and order online by going to the PTF website. We encourage you to purchase your supplies online. If you choose to use the paper form, please ret to POPCS, Attn: Darla Koelewyn. For returning families, orders received after May 26, 2016 will have a 10% price increase. Please note that for some classes there are items that are not included in the school pack (the greyed items on the supply list). The list can be found on the PTF website. Most items can be purchased separately from the school store. The students were guided by Mary Kay workers throughout the facility and shown how a product, such as cologne, makes its way from huge barrels to beautifully packaged boxes. It was fascinating and enjoyed by all. At the end of the tour, everyone received a goody bag. The girls received lip gloss, hand lotion and eye shadow. The boys received unscented hand lotion and several cologne samples. Prior to our visit, Mrs.Gappelberg spoke to the fourth graders about her role at Mary Kay, how Mary Kay began and how it has impacted the lives of many women and men around the world. Your child's supplies will be delivered to his/her classroom and m be picked up during Open House on August 14. For questions, please contact Darla Koelewyn or at 97259811 Engineering Nonsense! Engineering Students Look to Start New Busines http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 4/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 What if we could talk to the animals? Grade 2 gets upclose and personal with animal visitors The High School Engineering class has begun 3D printing. Students download the program, Blender, onto laptop computers owned by the school. Students can use their own computers bu the complexity and memory required by these programs does no permit implementation on iPad or similar devices. Blender is on many programs available in which 3D objects can be constructe and then converted into files ready for printing. Second Graders were thrilled to have Michelle Kelly, sister of Grace Kelly, join them for an Animal Talk!!! She shared her "friends" and so many interesting facts about all of them! We were so thankful she could help us learn new things about the amazing animals God created! The first task was to create a simple design, which the students did. The second task was to create a final design that would advertise Prince of Peace Christian School. Tyler Scoggin had this fantastic idea to start a business selling custom frames, competing with Cartier, Chevallier, and Dolce & Gabbana, for example. His final design was completed and he w looking for the perfect male model to sell the frames. There was contest that this could only be Dr. Givens, who consented, for a very large fee, to make himself available. The new style frames shown in the picture. Tyler can be contacted and your custom frames can be ordered. Dr. Givens is currently on tour modeling the frames. What are your kids doing this summer? Check out Camping in the Zone! Take a look at the great camps that will be offered right here a Prince of Peace! Browse the brochures on our website and use the online registration form to sign up. Camping in the Zone Brochure PS Grade 5 Camping in the Zone Brochure MS/HS Are You Ready? The Talent Show is Coming! Saturday, May 7 http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 POP'S GOT TALENT ! Talent Show 5/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 Saturday, May 7 @ 7:00 p.m. POPCS Fine Arts Auditorium $10 at the Door Who's the Boss? Olivia Rocco Is! POPCS Fine Arts Director for Day Grade 3 student Olivia Rocco took over Mr. Matthews' job as Fine Arts Directorfor a day! She started the day with several meetings working with school leadership including Lower School Principal Mrs. Cleland. Headmaster Mr. Hahn took her to see an area of concern with prop painting getting on the exterior walls. Ms. Rocco then had a meeting with Theatre Director Mrs. DuPree and worked through the issue in a very constructive way. Thanks Olivia! Born to Travel!!! Students Pedal their way through the halls of POPCS the new tricycles for ELC and Preschool! Black Gold, Texas Tea: High School Chemistry Students Experiment with Oil The Scientific Design and Analysis class is where juniors and seniors spend the entire year developing projects and working longterm laboratories that sometimes require a week each. The latest idea came from a segment of Jay Leno's Garage where Mr. Leno visited the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) racetrack in Austin, Texas. COTA is home to the only Formula One race in the United States the Grand Prix of the US. In this video, Jay discussed how the composition and viscosity of oil was chemically prepared specifically, individually, and uniquely for each race car. With this in mind, the students were given the project of measuring the viscosity of different motor oils as a function of temperature 30W, 20W50, 10W40 and so on. As you might guess, when the lab started, most students in the class had no idea what oil was used for in a car, or why there would be any differences in oil, or what the various labels meant. Dr. Givens explains that this is the whole purpose of this class to expose students to new ideas and let them create solutions. He stated, "This turned out to be the messiest lab he had ever attempted with a class, Maddie Wagner got oil in her hair, Garrett Jibrail and Bo Sung Park spilled motor oil all over the table, and it was a mess to clean up each day no matter how I tried to envision what students might do." But, it turned out to be a great success. Messy it was, but the students voted it was one of the best and most fun labs they had ever done! Do you have sporting equipment your child has outgrown? Do you want to donate it to a great cause? BRING EQUIPMENT TO: Collection boxes in High, Middle and Lower School offices DONATION DATES : April 1829, 2016 EXAMPLE DONATIONS: Gently Used Uniforms Shoes Sports Balls Bags & MORE WHEN IN DOUBT, GIVE! CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ON PLAY IT FORWARD All donations go to underprivileged youth in Fort Worth, a any equipment is better than no equipment! Please email questions to Cory Steinmann Steinmann.cory11@gmail.com Thanks for helping Prince of Peace help other kids in nee Together we can make a difference and show how to giv back to those in need. Want to learn more about Play it Forward USA? Visit www.playitforwardusa.org http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 6/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 KEEP COLLECTING THOSE BOX TOPS NOW AND ALL SUMMER LONG!!!! All the information is on the PTF website. Would You Like to Get Involved in Prince of Peace Athletics? Eagle Booster Club Wants YOU! Pictured are Eddie Shin, Peyton Babbe, Claire Barter, Maddie Wagner (without oil in her hair), Zach Hardesty (setting up the viscosity meter), Tyler Scoggin holding up a sample, Cori Schnell, Joshua Sun, and Daniel Herrin contemplating. Distilling the Essence of Knowledge in High School The Eagle Booster Club's mission is to promote and support the Prince of Peace middle and high school athletic programs. We are sanctioned by the school and athletic department for all sports. We are looking for volunteers for the 20162017 school year. We have positions with both big and small responsibilities. We have openings for people to serve on the board, as well as positions for people to coordinate and help sell POP merchandise, develop creative ideas for events, coordinate these events, fundraise, communicate board activities and needs to members, and promote school spirit through attendance at school sporting events. Please prayerfully consider your potential calling to become a part of this great organization. One of the most fun labs in PreAP Chemistry is the distillation of liquids. Distillation is an elaborate process with water flowing through coiled glass tubes, colored liquids boiling on the hot plate, and the distilled product falling out the cooled elongation, one drop at a time. In this PreAP Chemistry lab, students learn how to use laboratory equipment of a sophisticated nature. Only wellequipped schools like POPCS and only well disciplined students such as ours are able to permit such a laboratory experiment as this in high school. Most students of other schools must wait until college to have this opportunity so we are justifiably pleased that we have the right combination of students, equipment, and teacher skills. For more information, please contact: Mike Mykeloff, Eagle Booster Club President 615.310.0522 Earl Garland (Athletic Director) or Theresa Woddall (Associate Athletic Director). Both Earl and Theresa can be reached at the school, 972.447.0532. Pictures are Jackson Garrett with Elijah Murphy in the background. Kiree Gove is looking at the purple flask. POPCS Volunteer of the Month Nominations Thank Someone Who Serves Our School! Second Grade Musical http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 7/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 The PTF Board would love your help in acknowledging our dedicated volunteers. Please let us know who you believe has done an outstanding job we can award them properly! Throughout the year, each month, parents may nominate volunteers for th outstanding service. From those nominated, two volunteers will be chosen receive the prestigious "POPCS Volunteer of the Month" sign in their yard Please email Jenny MurleyGonzalez with your nominations or you may pla your vote in the decorated ballot box located in the Parent Place. Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving volunteer! 2nd grade musical IN THE BIG INNING...visiting the "HALL OF FAITHERS" from the Bible For pricing and private music lessons, please visit The Arts School website. www.theartsschool.org For more information contact the Director of The Arts School, Marci Dittmer, marci.dittmer@popcs.org. Ms. Blum stole the show as Mrs. H. ...Baseball Hall of Famer back in the day! THE 20162017 POPCS School Calendar Is Here! Used Uniform Sale May 19 Thursday, May 19 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. In the Fine Arts Center Lobby Cash preferred OR Checks NO credit cards Drop off clothes Wednesday, May 18 For all those who are bringing uniforms to sell, remember: NO STRAIGHT PINS (we don't want to draw the blood of our volunteers) Untagged clothes/no prices Clothing will be marked $5 Items must be clean and in good condition. (If you wouldn't buy it, please don't bring it to sell.) 20162017 POPCS School Calendar Eagles Landing School Store Volunteers still needed! Sign up on the PTF Website. For DETAILED information regarding volunteer signup, uniform drop off, the selling process, sale price tags and times, go to the POPCS PTF Website. Contact Leigh Ann Martin for any questions. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 Check out all the great spirit wear items in the Eagles Landing School Store! Show that you are Eagle Proud! 8/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 School Store Hours Morning Hours: Monday Friday 8 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Afternoon Hours: Monday Thursday 3 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Cash or Check appreciated Credit Cards Accepted A Great Day "Fore" Golf and for Prince of Peace! Beating the weather odds following a week of rain, April 25 turned out to be a great day "fore" golf and for Prince of Peace at the 2016 POPCS Classic Golf Tournament at TPC Craig Ranch! FIRST PLACE TEAM: Kirk Johnson, Chris Cox, Shannon Greene and Paul Baldwin START COLLECTING THOSE GIFT CARDS FOR YOU SUMMER PURCHASES TO SUPPORT POPCS! SECOND PLACE TEAM: Brent Garrett, Jeni Garrett, Matt Engels and Jennifer Engels This year's tournament featured a roster of 80 players who tackled the awardwinning championship golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, who is part of the TPC Network. With its shotgun start, best ball format, players in the tournament maximized their time both on the practice range and on the course. "The inaugural Prince of Peace Christian School Golf Tournament was spectacular," said Dr. David Arai. "What a day! Thank you for combining a wonderful venue with a morethanworthy cause, along with great fellowship. We can't wait to be a part of next year's event!" Following the tournament, players enjoyed a reception and presentation in the TPC Craig Ranch clubhouse. TPC Craig Ranch owner and POPCS parent David Craig spoke to the group about our school and his family's experience here. "We are blessed and fortunate to choose which school our son attends," said Craig, "and the only school for us is Prince of Peace." He went on to describe how, from the receptionist up through our headmaster, Prince of Peace is a place filled with people who care for and support its students. Headmaster Chris Hahn also provided an update on the many capital improvement projects that have been underway or completed this year, including the outdoor concession stand and restrooms, new baseball/softball fields, and the new dining hall. Longest Drive (left): Grant Neel Shot Closest to Pin (right): Steve O'Brien WHAT IS THE SHOP FOR POP PROGRAM? Headed out for the shotgun start! Of course, no tournament is complete without announcing some winners, and the POPCS Classic was no exception! Taking SHOP FOR POP is an essential PTF fundraiser/gift card program in which retailers sell gift cards to POPCS at a 2% to 13% discount. Families buy thes first place was the team of Kirk Johnson, Chris Cox, Shannon Greene and Paul Baldwin. Taking second place, cards at face value and redeem them at face value. POPCS gets the differen (and second only by a tiebreaking singlehole score) was the team of Brent Garrett, Jeni Garrett, Matt Engels and in revenue. Just purchase the gift cards from the school to use at a favorite s Jennifer Engels. The day's longest drive was offered up by Grant Neel, and the shot that landed closest to the pin was or restaurant. Money earned is donated to the school for special projects. Pa made by Steve O'Brien. earnings have been used to fund bleachers and lights for the football field, as well as the current cafeteria campaign. "This year's golf tournament was a great day of bringing together families and friends of Prince of Peace Christian School," said chief advancement officer Patrick Carlove. "It is a great example of how blessed our school is to have engaged and supportive members of both our school family and the larger community. It is my prayer that we continue to grow that community in support of our students both current and future to leave a lasting legacy of Christian education through Prince of Peace." HOW TO ORDER SHOP FOR POP ORDER INPERSON: Patrick Carlove, Mark Woodall and Chris Hahn All smiles after a great day of golf: Kurt Claussner (left) and Jonathan Chappell (Right) Special thanks go out to our major sponsors of the day: David & Tina Craig Presenting Sponsor http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 A selection of Shop for POP's topselling cards is available for immedia purchase at the Shop for POP table during morning drop off. The cards 9/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 Mark & Jennifer Withrow Reception Sponsor Sirius Plumbing & Air Conditioning Brent & Jeni Garrett Refreshment Sponsor Imagine Communications Lunch Sponsor Land Rover Frisco HoleinOne Sponsor North Texas Shade Company Giveaway & Prize Sponsor be purchased at the ticket/concession area in the Fine Arts Auditorium foyer. ORDER ONLINE Click here to order online! SHOP FOR POP GIFT CERTIFICATES Thanks also go out to our hole sponsors: Austin CSI; Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park & Cottages; Capform; Fleetsoft; FLIK Independent School Dining; Land Rover Frisco; LeighEllen Norman Agency, Farmers Insurance Frisco; MHBT, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, Kirk Johnson; MYCON General Contractors; Philadelphia Insurance Companies; The Retreat at Bluebonnet Ridge; and WRA Architects. Shop for POP Gift Certificates can be redeemed for any cards available. The Plans are already underway for the 2017 POPCS Classic Golf Tournament at TPC Craig Ranch on Monday, May 1, 2017 can be purchased in any denomination and are great gifts for your favorite teacher! so mark your calendar now and plan to join us next year for another great day "fore" Prince of Peace! CREDIT CARDS POPCS SPORTS UPDATES We prefer ALL payments to be made with cash, check or PrestoPay; howeve cards will now be available for purchase with a credit card using the Credit C Order Form. FREE DRESS DAYS Track: Liberty Christian Warrior Relays Results There were a lot of personal bests set at the Liberty Christian Warrior relays. It was a great meet to test our readiness for the District meet and a meet to showcase many peak performances. When you spend $250 or more in a month, your children will enjoy a free dre day scheduled for the following month. A list of eligible families will be sent p to the free dress day. Complimentary coffee is available each morning from Shop For POP! S by and have a cup of Joe and stock up on Shop For POP cards to suppo our school. Prince of Peace male athletes finishing in the top three places were Nikko Pineda (200m,HJ), Matthew Arndorfer (1600m and new school record), Kaleb Warneke (300mH), Jeremiah R, Nikko Pineda, Daniel Herrin, Sean Peterson (4x200). The boys finished 4th out of 10 teams! Prince of Peace female athletes finishing in the top three places were Monet Perry (JV100m, JV200m), Cori Schnell (800m,discus), Christina Flakes, Sydney Price, Erin Franckhauser, Abby Barfield (4x200), Sydney Price, Kara Stark, Cori Schnell, Erin Franckhauser (4x400), Kara Stark (HJ), and Erin Franckhauser (HJ). The girls finished a very impressive 3rd out of 9 teams! Track: What a district meet! There were a lot of personal record performances despite the rain, delays, and humidity. They did a tremendous job competing and it was fun to watch! Do you have friends or family who are looking for a great school to send their children? Invite them to join us for a Discover POP Tour! LAST DISCOVER POP TOUR FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR May 4, 2016 8:30 a.m. The following athletes earned the chance to compete at the Regional meet with a top three finish at districts: Hannah Armand (4x100, 4x400), Abby Barfield (4x400, 4x200), Christina Flakes (200m, 4x100, 4x200), Erin Franckhauser (4x400, 4x200), Sara Jones (4x100), Cori Schnell (800, discus, 3200, 1600), Kara Stark (4x400, HJ), Alix vonBehren (4x100, 4x200) Sean Peterson (4x100, 4x200), Jeremiah Robinson (4x100, 4x200), Daniel Herrin (4x100,4x200), Nikko Pineda (200m, 4x100, 4x200), Matthew Arndorfer (1600, 3200). The girls finished in 3rd place overall and Cori Schnell took home the high point award. The boys finished 5th place overall and only 4 points out of 3rd place. The Discover POP Tour is a great opportunity to see the entire campus, m school administrators and teachers, and learn more about what POPCS has to offer. Please email Tori Rush, our Admissions Director, or call 9725981102 for more information. Click here to register for a tour. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 10/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 Looking Sharp! SCHOOL UNIFORMS! Risse Brothers 15048 Beltway Drive Addison, Texas 75001 The store is located just west of the Dallas North Tollway. Store Hours: Closed Sunday & Monday Tuesday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Saturday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Phone: 9722312903 Fax: 9722312906 Customer Service Manager: Jeannie Wilson 9722312903 Online www.rissebrothers.com Kaleb Warneke and Coach Lorenzen after the district track meet. This was Kaleb's last track meet. He has competed for the POPCS track team all through his MS and HS years. Coach Lorenzen has been a wonderful coach and Christian mentor to Kaleb on and off the track. ______________________________________________________________________________________ High School Golfer Lauren Arai Advances to STATE! Eagle Express Submission Information SHARE YOUR POP NEWS! We are pleased to announce that freshman golfer, Lauren Arai, has advanced to the State Tournament to be held on May 23 at Wildflower Country Club in Temple. At the end of the round on April 19, Lauren was tied with another golfer both having scores of 84. They played what ended up being a one playoff hole as Lauren parred the hole and the other golfer posted a double bogey. Submit your stories and photos to the Eagle Express! Although space is limited, we will do our best to cover the information you provide! Submissions or schedule requests can be sent to Valerie GabrielSwenson at vgs@popcs.org Please note that photos need to be high resolution.. PLEASE NOTE: The Eagle Express is distributed on various dates on Fridays from August May. All submissions must be turned in by 2:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the broadcast on Friday. Offer you congratulations as you see Lauren in the halls! We are very proud of you! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Students, Parents and Faculty Take it to Court! "First Annual" Student/Faculty Tennis Doubles Tournament SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS! http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 11/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW MR. HAHN ON TWITTER! LIKE US & FOLLOW US!! Official Facebook Page "Like" us today on Facebook and join the POPCS community conversation. School closure weather postings will be listed on Facebo FIRST! Students, parents and faculty enjoyed a friendly tennis tournament on Thursday, April 21. The scoring format consisted of seven games with noad scoring each round. On deuce points, students served to students and faculty/parents served to faculty/parents. The teams that came out to participate included Suraj with Coach Littlejohn, Tyler Thompson and his mother, John Luis with his father and Cory Steinmann with Mr. Knotts. Entry fees for players were donated to POPCS. We had a wonderful time playing on a beautiful spring day and all enjoyed the friendly competition! _______________________________________________________________________________________ Baseball and Softball Seniors Recognized on Eagle Field! Follow Headmaster Chris Hahn on his Twitter feed! Connect with the Leadership Team at POPCS! @POPCS You can also connect with us on Facebook through our POPCS "Official" Alumni Facebook page! Senior baseball and softball players were recognized for their contributions to POPCS Athletics on Friday, April 22. It was the first baseball and softball senior night held on campus and the first at Eagle Field. The softball team played their final home game vs Brook Hill featuring senior softball players Brianna Baird, Jessie Champ, Alyssa Cole, Maddie Gerhard, Natalie Hardin, Megan Johnson, Tessa Swanson and Alana Watts. After recognizing the senior players, the baseball team played their final home game against TK Gorman featuring Senior baseball players Logan Harvey and Jackson Sharp. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Upcoming POPCS Sporting Events Friday, May 6 V Track @ TAPPS 4A State Meet @ Clyde Hart Track and 9:00 A.M. Field Stadium Saturday, May 7 V Track @ TAPPS 4A State Meet @ Clyde Hart Track and 9:00 A.M. Field Stadium Don't see your sport covered in the Eagle Express? Be sure to send information on your POPCS sport teams to be considered for the Eagle Express! The Eagle Express is biweekly and submissions (complete story & photos) are due on Wednesday by Noon prior to the Friday distribution. Questions? Contact Valerie GabrielSwenson http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 12/13 5/4/2016 POPCS Eagle Express, Volume 15 Curt's Corner LEARNING THROUGH ADVERSITY "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." Psalm 119:71 Most of us who have studied American History know the story of farmers in Alabama who were accustomed to planting one crop every year cotton. They would cultivate as much ground as they could and plant their crop. Year after year, they made their living by growing and harvesting abundant cotton crops. Then it happened. The dreaded boll weevil devastated the entire region and the cotton crop failed. The next year, many of the farmers mortgaged their homes to be able to prepare the fields, buy seed and plant another crop, hoping for a bountiful harvest. But as the cotton began to grow and mature, the boll weevil returned and completely destroyed the cropwiping out most of the farmers who grew cotton. The next year, the few farmers who survived decided to plant a different crop peanuts in hopes of regaining their livelihood. The new crop proved to be hardy and the market so ravenous that it enabled the farmers to pay off their debts from the previous years of crop failures. Every season thereafter, the farmers planted peanuts and prospered. They were so grateful that they spent some of their new wealth to erect a monument to the boll weevil in their town square. I guess they figured that if hadn't been for the pesky insect, they may never have planted the prosperous peanut crop. As believers, we too have the assurance and promise of God that He can use the "boll weevils" in our lives to produce something good. Romans 8:28 reminds us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." So, no matter what challenges come knocking at our door, we know that God is in control and working behind the scenes for our ultimate good. My prayer for each of us is that we know assuredly that we have been chosen by God. He loves us as only He can. He took the punishment we deserved and placed it on His Son. Jesus paid the price and declared, "It is finished". The Father gave Him New Life through the resurrection and through Jesus assures us of that New Life as well. Furthermore, He sent the Holy Spirit our Counselor, our Comforter, our Transformer who gifts us with saving faith and through His Holy Word, empowers us to overcome the evils of this world and discover new ways to live, to love and to serve. Let's unite to activate those new ways in our homes, our school and our community! http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1107137833766&ca=38c7c705-928f-4f52-ae94-2fc13ce71907 13/13
