EAGLE EDITION

“Serve the LORD with gladness ; Come before His presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2

Sunbury Christian Academy

Education Based on Biblical Principles

Schedule of Events: † May 1—Hoss’s Community

Night (4:00-9:00 pm)

† May 4—Senior High Formal

† May 7-11—Teacher Apprecia-tion Week

† May 7—Wendy’s Community Night (5:00-8:00 pm)

† May 8—Senior High Envi-rothon

† May 10—Elementary Spring Program & Art Display

† May 11-13—Ecology Canoe Trip

† May 15—Young Women’s Future Symposium

† May 15—5th Grade Night

† May 16—Young Americans Recognition Banquet

† May 16—K4 & 5th Grade “Move-Up Day”

† May 17—Piano Recital (7:00)

† May 18—ACAA Track Meet (Grades 6-12)

† May 22-23—Senior High State Envirothon

† May 23-24—Senior Final

Exams

† May 24—Secondary Awards Program (12:45)

† May 25—Senior Graduation (7:00)

† May 25—Bob Evans Commu-nity Event (all day)

† May 25-29—Secondary Final Exams

† May 28—No School:

Memorial Day

† May 29—Kindergarten Graduation (6:30)

† May 29—Elementary Field Day

† May 30—Last Day Of School: 11:30 Dismissal

† May 30—Preschool and K4 Year-End Program (9:00)

† May 30—Elementary Awards Program (10:00)

May/June 2012 As the school year comes to a close,

we wish to say the following additional heartfelt thanks:

...to the many parent chaperones who assisted on fieldtrips ...to Dennis Morgan, his assistant, Karl Carey, and their crew of helpers who pre-

pared the delicious Dinner Theatre meals ...to Jennifer Daddario, Bonnie Clawser and Carol Daddario who decorated for the

Dinner Theatre ...to Shelley Heffner who oversaw the table service and clean-up each evening of the

Dinner Theatre ...to the dishroom crew who made sure everything was clean after each meal of the

Dinner Theatre ...to Pauline and Amanda Rappold who generously donated the hand-sewn items

that were sold at the Dinner Theatre ...to Barry Wills, Bill Anoia and Larry Riggs who were willing to help during the

many, many times that their custodial services were requested ...to Lillian Fahringer, Marian Fahringer and the many volunteers who prepared

and served great concessions during the soccer and basketball home games ...to Lois McLeod who voluntarily attended to the landscaping needs around the

building ...to Diane Maurer who helped us in various capacities all year long ...to Sue Bassett, Norma Gebhart, Diane Maurer and Betz Sweely who helped in the

“ALL” (Alternative Learning Lab) ...to Tricia Gutelius and her faithful kitchen crew who prepared and served deli-

cious meals to our students and staff ...to Maria Edmondson who managed the Box Tops For Education and Campbells

Labels reward programs ...to all of our coaches who gave voluntarily of their time to our athletes and athletic program ...to our EITC sponsors who have provided additional scholar-

ship funds for many of our school families ...to our Sustained Giving partners who helped to assure

that we had a certain amount of money to count on each month

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Tuition Reminder In accordance with school policy, all accounts must be paid for the current year by May 30th. Monthly payments are on a 12-month basis for all grades. This means that a payment is due the 1st of each month begin-ning in July and ending with 2 payments in May. The final payment for the year will be due May 30th. Any student whose account is not paid in full by May 30th will not receive a report card and/or a gradua-tion diploma. If transferring to another school, records will not be sent. Please check your account to make sure your payments have been kept up to date. Please call the school office at 473-7592 with any questions or concerns you have concerning this matter.

Library Reminder All library books should be returned to the school library by Monday, May 14. Final report cards will be held until all books are returned. If a book has been lost or damaged, a charge will be assessed to replace the book.

“The Bag Of Seeds”

What is the road to success? Many a young per-son has pondered this very question, and the main charac-ter of this year’s 5th grade spring program is no excep-tion! Leaving the simple life of his family on his quest for success, this young man is presented with a bag of seeds. This simple gift ultimately teaches its recipient what true success is and where the heart truly belongs. This exciting original story will unfold Tuesday night, May 15, as the 5th grade class presents its spring drama and slide show presentation. The program begins at 7:00 PM and will take place in the church sanctuary. Please note that this is not the Elementary spring musical but is a separate event featuring the fifth graders. The evening is sure to be a blessing and we look forward to seeing many of you there!

Teacher Appreciation Week Join us in showing appreciation for our teachers as we celebrate a jungle-themed “Teacher Appreciation Week,” on May 7th-11th. Cards, notes of thanks or spe-cial drawings are welcome as we take the time to honor

our teachers who give so much of themselves throughout the year. On Thursday, May 10th, students and staff will enjoy a special dress-up day—pith helmets, khakis, and hiking boots are encouraged! Plan to join in on the fun!

Protect yourself against summer rain showers with an SCA golf umbrella! These are large (64”) windproof umbrellas with forest green and white stripes, feature the SCA logo, and are available for $20 in the school office.

“Ordinary People - Extraordinary God” What happens when ordinary people choose to follow God? He works in amazing ways—in spite of dif-ficulties and failures! Join us as the K4-4th grade stu-

dents present this important message through nar-ration and song during their spring mu-sical Thursday, May 10th, at 7:00 pm. This annual program is sure to encour-age all those who hear it—we hope to see you!

Planting “Posies” Colorful buckets, markers, stickers, potting soil and pretty flowers were the “ingredients” for a recent Pre-school and K4 project. We thank the Point Township Gar-den Club members and other volunteers who helped stu-dents with this special project—we know the finished pro-jects will bring smiles to many faces!

K4—5th grade students will be enjoying an afternoon of games and competition on

Tuesday, May 29, beginning at 12:30 pm. Parents are welcome to attend!

(Left to right) Hunter Bordner, Molly Johnson, and Elaine Kohl have fun decorating their bucket planters.

Pictured with the group are volunteer Mrs. Beth Tobias and Point Township Garden Club members Tana Heffner and Helen Hummel. (not pictured, volunteer Ashley Bucher)

is the theme of this year’s Senior High Formal

to be held on Friday, May 4, begin-ning at

6:00 pm at Townside Too, North-

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Graduation Programs Senior Graduation

Friday, May 25 7:00 PM

Kindergarten Graduation Tuesday, May 29

6:30 PM

Piano Recital A piano recital involving Mrs. Crooks’ current piano students will be held on Thursday, May 17. The program will begin at 7:00 in the church sanctu-ary with refreshments to follow. Come and enjoy an evening of piano music as the stu-dents share their God-given talent with us.

SCA Yearbooks The 2011-2012 SCA Eagle Edition will be avail-able mid-May. Mrs. Rothermel and the yearbook com-mittee have done a beautiful job in designing this special remembrance of the school year—we thank them for the many hours given to this project. Those who pre-ordered yearbooks earlier in the school year will soon be given information concerning the remaining payment due and the actual date yearbooks will be available.

Forms Needed Please be reminded that the following forms are needed before the start of the 2012-2013 school year: Physical form completed by physician—grades K4,

Kindergarten, 6, 11 Dental form completed by dentist—grades Kindergar-

ten, 3, 7

Coaches Needed Are you a former (or current) soccer player who has a desire to help mold the lives of young people here at SCA? The SCA Athletic Department is seeking to add to our current soccer coaching staff for the 2012 season. If you (or someone you know) know the game and enjoy working with middle and high school students, please contact SCA’s Athletic Director John Hernandez at johnhsca@ptd.net or call the school office at 473-7592.

Plans are currently being made for SCA’s third Children’s Consignment Sale, scheduled for July 6-7! Consignors are needed! Please con-tact the school office to add your name to the list of those interested in this opportunity. You will then be contacted with more information as it becomes available.

Christian Character Certificate The SCA teaching staff has awarded Christian Character Certificates to four elementary students for per-sonal success, attitude or achievement during the months of April and May. (April) Caryssa Ressler, a first grader, is being recognized for consistent academic excellence. Carly Boyle, a third grader, is being recognized for aca-demic progress. Hope Drumm, also a third grader, is be-ing recognized for high honors at the ACSI Math Olym-pics. Derek Reitz, a fourth grader, is being recognized for cooperation and perseverance. (May) Daniel Bishay, a Kindergartener, is being recognized for a Christ-like atti-tude and actions. Cody Long, a first grader, is being rec-ognized for academic progress. Chloe Renno, a fourth grader, is being recognized for a consistent joyful attitude. Watch for additional information in The Daily Item.

Elementary Basketball An enthusiastic group of 4th-6th grade students enjoyed several weeks of basketball practices and games during the recent Elementary basketball season. Each young athlete progressed in skill and confidence, both in game victories and losses. There are exciting things ahead for SCA JV teams and we look forward to seeing these young athletes in the years to come!

Left to right (front row): Brianna Hernandez, Michaela Novack, Emma Atwood, Erin Savidge, (back row) Coach Jessalyn Stuck, Rachel Snyder, Khristyn Maurer, Jenna Stuck, Becky Gingrich and Coach Mrs. Stuck. (not pictured: Coach Todd Jones)

Left to right (front row): Kyle Hendrickson, Nathan Dreher, Seth Kabonick, Josh Derk, Colton New-bury, (back row) Coach Buczeskie, Derek Reitz, Josiah Miller, Conner Carey, Colton Long and Coach Jones.

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Sunbury Christian Academy 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 2011/2012 School Year

Distinguished Honor Roll

Grade 1: Cody Long, Carissa Myers, Caryssa Ressler Grade 2: Ayana Aguirre, Jessie Anioa, Christian Rider, Alexander Sassaman, Micah Savidge, Trevor Taylor, Braydon Wertman Grade 3: Maxwell Anoia, Hope Drumm, Brayden Long, Colby Savidge, Ethan Smith, Breauna Williams Grade 4: Emma Atwood, Kyle Hendrickson, Kirsten Keller, Blake McCloskey, Michaela Novack, Derek Reitz Grade 5: Kennedy Dorman, Rebekah Gingrich, Josiah Miller, Erin Savidge Grade 6: Seth Kabonick, Colton Long, Jenna Stuck Grade 7: Justin Keller, Madeline Novack, Kierstin Roup, Ashlee Wertman Grade 8: Brandy Schroth, Jedadiah Stuck Grade 9: Torri Erdman Grade 10: Tiffany Billings, Tanner Gutelius, Morgan Roup, Jessalyn Stuck Grade 11: Christy Powlus Grade 12: Brittany Baumert, Carissa Erdman, Katie Zeigler

Honor Roll Grade 1: Daniel Hernandez, Nathan Savidge, Caleb Wertz Grade 2: Sadie Rollins Grade 3: Brooke Snyder, Emily Webb Grade 5: Joshua Derk, Brianna Hernandez, Khristyn Maurer, Rachel Snyder, Marissa Spangler Grade 6: Nathan Dreher, Christopher Schroth, Amirah Williams Grade 7: Nathan Derk, Alex Gessner, Faith Gingrich, Andria Savidge Grade 8: Karch Carey, Courtney Maurer, Sarah Spangler Grade 9: Emily Beck Grade 10: Adam Clemens, Blake Spangler Jones, Gatlyn Troutman Grade 11: Patrick Slackman Grade 12: Elijah Miller

Perfect Attendance Kindergarten: Benjamin Brudnicki, Morgan Sees Grade 1: Carissa Myers, Caryssa Ressler, Nathan Savidge, Caleb Wertz Grade 2: Micah Savidge, Trevor Taylor Grade 3: Carly Boyle, Malachi Floyd, Colby Savidge, Ethan Smith Grade 4: Emma Atwood, Kyle Hendrickson, Kirsten Keller Grade 5: Joshua Derk, Rebekah Gingrich, Marissa Spangler Grade 6: Courtlynn Boyle, Seth Kabonick, Colton Long Grade 7: Faith Gingrich, Justin Keller, Andria Savidge Grade 8: Bethani Edmondson, Sarah Spangler, Zain Surowiak Grade 9: Jonathan Lunger, Gavin Troutman Grade 12: Emily Hendrickson, Marissa Koble

The 2012-2013 School Year Begins

Thursday, August 23rd

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“Book It!” We all know that reading is important, and what better way to encourage reading outside of school than with a reward?! This winter, SCA Kindergarten through 5th grade students again took part in “Book-It,” an ele-mentary reading program sponsored by Pizza Hut. Each month from October through March students were given a monthly calendar or reading “contract” along with grade-appropriate reading goals. After meeting the month’s goals, students were given a certificate for a free personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut. Those students who met the read-ing goals for all six months were honored with the title “Book-It All Star” for the school year. Congratulations, students—keep on reading! Pictured below are SCA’s 2012 “All Stars”:

Envirothon 2012 The Canon Envirothon and its regional qualifiers is an annual competition in which teams from the United States and Canada compete for recognition and scholarships by demonstrating their knowledge of environmental science and natural re-source management. The teams, each consisting of five High School-aged students, exercise their training and problem-solving skills in a competition centered on the following universal testing categories: soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and a current environmental issue. This year’s Sr. High Regional qualifier will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at the Shikellamy State Park in Sunbury. SCA participants this year are 12th graders Brittany Baumert, Carissa Erdman, Elijah Miller and Katie Zeigler, and 9th grader Torri Erdman. To learn more about the Envirothon, visit http://www.envirothon.org/ Our teams have done very well over the past several years in regional competition, placing first in Northumberland County eight times, and taking top honors in the overall Susquehanna Valley Envirothon Competition in 2010.

ACAA Track Meet Many SCA 6th-12th grad-ers will have the opportunity to par-ticipate in competitive Track and Field events on Friday, May 18, during the ACAA Track Meet at Bloomsburg University. This meet takes place once a year and involves approximately a dozen Christian schools from central Pennsylvania. Mrs.

Hernandez and Mr. Jackson have been working with students during PE classes and after school practices to develop skills and build strength and endurance in preparation for the event. If you enjoy

Track and Field competition, consider attending this free event—your support

in the stands will be most welcome!

Summer Reading Current 8th-11th grade students will be required to complete summer reading requirements before return-ing to class next fall. Information concerning the require-ments, including book selections, will be sent home with mid-term grade sheets to students in those grades.

Final Day of School: Wednesday, May 30

11:30 Dismissal Shikellamy will be offering only

LIMITED BUSING both Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30.

Front row: Morgan Sees, Tanner Golden, Benjamin Brud-nicki and Luke Snyder (Kindergarten) Second row: Dylan Taylor, Jessie Anoia (2nd grade), Caryssa Ressler, Carissa Myers and Daniel Hernandez (1st grade) Third row: Christian Rider, Alexander Sassaman and Bray-don Wertman (2nd grade) Fourth row: Michaela Novack, Emma Atwood, Kirsten Keller, Chloe Renno (4th grade), and Autumn Hernandez (3rd grade) Fifth row: Marissa Spangler, Brianna Hernandez (5th grade), Blake McCloskey, Derek Reitz (4th grade) and Ra-chel Snyder (5th grade).

Sports Fee Any Middle or High School student who will be playing soccer and/or JV/Varsity basketball next year will be required to pay a one-time sports participation fee of $50.00. This can be paid any time prior to the start of the school year, and helps to offset the cost of referees, uni-forms, equipment, etc.

Please remember to keep SCA in

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Recent Fundraising Results:

• Giant A+ School Rewards - $2,396 • March Hoss’s Community Night - $701.69 • Spring Little Caesars pizza sale - over $5,000 • Cartridges For Kids - over $500 to date • Wendy’s Community Nights - over $300 to date

Please remember these upcoming fundraising opportunities:

Monday, 4/30-Friday, 5/4—“Metal Drive” Tuesday, 5/1—Hoss’s Comm. Night—ticket needed Thursday, 5/3—Marianna’s Sub and Pizza sale orders due Monday, 5/7—Wendy’s Comm. Night—no ticket needed Sunday, 5/20-Saturday, 5/26—Five Below FUNdRAISER—flier needed Friday, 5/25—Bob Evans Comm. Event—ticket needed

Thanks for your participation! Beginning May 1, Dairy Queen gift cards will be included in

the “Eat-Away-At-Your-Tuition” gift card program! —Great for summer treats!

Move-Up Day Both the K4 and 5th grade classes will enjoy a small “taste” of what next year’s classes will be like as they participate in “Move-Up Day,” which will take place Wednesday, May 16th. We have found that this special day helps to build excite-ment about what’s ahead for next year and eases the tran-sition about to take place. Thank you in advance, Mrs. Drumheller and Middle School teachers, for your part in helping these students prepare for next year!

Civil War Program Students, teachers, parents, grandparents and other guests had the opportunity to attend a Civil War program here at SCA. The featured speaker-author and re-enactor was Mr. David Thomas, brother of 4th grade teacher, Mr. Ed Thomas. Displaying and explaining many of the authentic Civil War artifacts in his personal collection, Mr. David Thomas spoke about the reasons for the war, the economy and social life in the nineteenth century, and the life of a Civil War soldier. A favorite attraction of the day was a Civil War encampment, complete with several soldier tents, a split-rail fence and field hospital tent typical of the Civil War.

~Mr. Ed Thomas

Summer Sports Camps Are you looking for a quality basketball or soccer sports camp for your high school-aged student athlete? Bucknell University in Lewisburg and Baptist Bible Col-lege in Clarks Summit both offer excellent camps for bas-ketball, with Baptist Bible College also offering camps for soccer and volleyball. If you would like more information about soccer camp, please contact SCA’s Athletic Director John Her-nandez at 473-7592 or johnhsca@ptd.net. For more infor-mation about basketball camp, please contact SCA’s As-sistant Athletic Director Shelley Heffner at the same num-ber or bkeepershunny@msn.com

Michaela Novack, Chloe Renno, Kirsten Keller and Jocelyn Gross gather in front of a Civil War “dog tent.”

Seen at the Civil War campsite behind a split-rail fence are, left to right, (front row) Emma Atwood, Chloe Renno, Jocelyn Gross, Kirsten Keller, Michaela Novack, (second row) Derek Reitz, Colton Newbury, Blake McCloskey, Kyle Hendrickson, (back row) re-enactor Mr. David Thomas and teacher Mr. Ed Thomas.

Emma Atwood joins teacher Mr. Ed Thomas at the campsite.

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Website:  www.sunburychristianacademy.org     Email:  sca74@ptd.net  August 2012                              (7) M  T  W  T  F     1  2  3 6  7  8  9  10 13  14  15  16  17 T 20  T 21  T 22  23  24 27  28  29  30  31  September 2012                     (19) M  T  W  T  F 3  4  5  6  7 10  11  12  13  14 17  18  19  20  21 24  25  26  27  28 

 October 2012                           (22) M  T  W  T  F 1  2  3  4  5 T 8  9  10  11  12 15  16  17  18  19 22  23  24  25  26 29  30  31     

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 December 2012                      (15) M  T  W  T  F 3  4  5  6  7 10  11  12  13  14 17  18  19  20  21 24  25  26  27  28 31         

 First Day of School 

 

Thursday, August 23, 2012  

Last Day of School  

Friday, May 31, 2013 or later if necessary 

 Commencement 

 

Friday, May 24, 2013 

 

2012­2013  

School Closed   

Sept. 3       Labor Day Oct. 8    Teacher In Service Nov. 22‐27  Thanksgiving Dec.  24‐31  Christmas Jan. 1    New Year’s Day Jan. 21          Teacher In Service Feb. 18         President’s Day Mar. 29 – Apr. 1  Easter May 27               Memorial Day 

 Emergency Make‐Up Days 

 

January 2 March 27 March 28 April 2 June 3 June 4 

 Half Day (11:30 Dismissal) 

 

November 8 November 9 November 21 

May 30 Last Day of School 

 Codes 

 

/  Half Day X   No School  T   Teacher In Service E              Emergency Make‐Up Day B             Busing Conflict                   Shik (limited) – 2/19, 

5/17, 5/24, 5/30, 5/31 

   

                  

 End of Marking Periods 

 

1st Marking Period     October 26  2nd Marking Period    January 15 3rd Marking Period    March 21 4th Marking Period    May 31   

January 2013                          (20) M  T  W  T  F   1  E 2 3 47  8  9 10 1114  15  16 17 18T 21  22  23 24 2528  29  30 31

 February 2013                        (19) M  T  W  T  F     14  5  6 7 811  12  13 14 1518  19  20 21 2225  26  27 28

 March 2013                            (18) M  T  W  T  F     14  5  6 7 811  12  13 14 1518  B19  20 21 2225  26  E 27 E 28 29 April 2013                               (20) M  T  W  T  F 1  E 2  3 4 58  9  10 11 1215  16  17 18 1922  23  24 25 2629  30  May 2013                                (22) M  T  W  T  F     1 2 36  7  8 9 1013  14  15 16 B 1720  21  22 23 B 2427  28  29 B30 B 31 June 2013                                  (0) M  T  W  T  F E 3  E 4  5 6 710  11  12 13 1417  18  19 20 2124  25  26 27 28

 4/23/12

May Menu Menu is subject to change.

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

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 Ravioli Buttered Roll Vegetable Fruit

2 Papa John’s Pizza 3 Beef Nachos Corn Fruit Dessert

4 Ham & Cheese Sub Chips Fruit

8 Chicken Nuggets Buttered Noodles Vegetable Fruit

9 Papa John’s Pizza 10 Stromboli Fruit Dessert

11 Chicken Tender Sub Chips Fruit

22 Cheesesteak Pierogies Vegetable Fruit

23 Papa John’s Pizza 24 Cook’s Choice 25 Turkey Sub Chips Fruit

29 Cook’s Choice 30 31

15 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Corn Fruit

16 Papa John’s Pizza 17 Chicken Parmigiana Spaghetti w/Sauce Salad Fruit Dessert

18 Meatball Sub Chips Fruit

Lunch Prices: Elementary $1.75, Secondary $2.00, extras $1.00; Pizza $1.00/slice