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Volume 11, God is Great! February 26 , 2016

The Addams Family Comes to POPCS ­Bringing Some "Old" Friends and Making Some "New" Fans!

High School Fine Arts Department Presents Spring Musical

The Addams Family arrived at Prince of Peace Christian School on Friday, February 19, for our Annual SpringMusical and stayed for 2 nights! The Addams, the Beinekes, the Ancestors, orchestra and crew were a BIGHIT!

With close to sold­out crowds both nights the High School Fine Arts department sang, danced and playedtheir hearts out! The production set box office records for POPCS!

At the Saturday night closing the High School Seniors in Performing Arts were recognized in a specialpresentation by Mrs. Rachel Dupree, the new POPCS Theatre Director. Additionally, she recognized SeniorHannah Sandlin for her wonderful choreography in the show.

The students presented show gifts to Mrs. Dupree (Director), Mrs. Calatozzo (Music Director), Mr. Lang(Instrumental Director) and Mr. Hart (Master Carpenter/Sound Engineer) for their dedication, encouragementand support of the cast and crew.

A round of applause goes to Mr. & Mrs. Harrington (POPCS Parents and parents of Ancestor BonnieHarrington) for all the incredible photos they took and for their videography.

H.E.A.R.T. of an Eagle

Quick LinksPOPCS Website

RenWebDiscover POP Tour

POP School CalendarPOPCS Referral Program

Eagle Booster ClubAthletic Calendar­ All Teams

POP Legacy SocietySHOP for POP

Box Tops, Labels ProgramAuction Gala

POP in the NewsTop POPs

POPCS PosseEagle Football WebsitePOPCS Theatre Website

Signature Services School LunchesRisse Brothers Uniforms

2015­2016 School CalendarPOP's Philosophy of Service

2015­2016 PTF BoardPTF Website

Early Learning CenterPreschool

Lower SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School

Prince of Peace Lutheran ChurchThe Arts at POPLC

Our Values

Click here for our values: WHO we serve, WHAT we do, WHY we do it, HOW we do it and WHO

we are.

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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 FOR2015­2016 SCHOOL YEAR

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and

my portion forever.Psalm 73:26

The 2015­2016 POPCS School Theme

Let Go, Let God!Christ is Enough!

Top POPS, February 11

1st Grade ­ Connor Devereux

2nd Grade ­ Avery Krizan3rd Grade ­ Jazmyne Marmolejo, Alex Wofford4th Grade ­ Peyton Brimer, Joel Miller5th Grade ­ Aanika Nadar, Isabella Rothschiller, Grace Taylor

Cara Truett

Top POPS, February 18

Kindergarten ­ Luke Baldwin, Lucas Hattrup, Eli Thomson

2nd Grade ­ Zach Hutton, Brickman Schardt,

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POPCS Robotic Rangers ­ FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team 9010wins PTC Award at North Texas Regional Championship Competition

On February 20, the Robotic Rangers competed against 35 other teams at the North Texas RegionalChampionship at the University of Texas at Arlington. The competition was tough and although they did notadvance to the Super Regional Competition in San Antonio, they were honored with the PTC Award. Thisjudged award recognizes design elements of the robot that are both functional and aesthetic. All successfulrobots have innovative design aspects; however, the PTC Design Award is presented to teams thatincorporate industrial design elements into their solution.

From left to right: Mark Landry, Brian Walker, Jack Walker, Austin McCormick, Kyle vonBehren, Lee McCormick, Cole Howard, Chris Hahn, Quinn Farnham, Brent Hahn, Bud Farnham, BryceFarnham, Collin Landry. Jenson Jibrail was unable to attend but is another important member of the team.

As a second year FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team, they continue to learn about design, engineering,fabrication, electronics and software development. Thanks to all the parent volunteers for their commitment, dedication and support of the Robotic Rangers! The Robotic Rangers would also like to thank their generous sponsors including Accenture, Big Frog, CDAFinance, CExchange, Fluor, Land Rover of Frisco and Prince of Peace.

Milan Hoffman­Stevanovich3rd Grade ­ Aiden McGinnis4th Grade ­ Sophie Blazevich, James Herget, Jaxon Kribs5th Grade ­ Caroline Freeman, Hope Smartt, Kaylee Thomas

Jack Thompson, Shivam Udani, Nicole Zbuchalski

Top POPS, February 25

2nd Grade ­ Campbell Cantrell3rd Grade ­ Landon Mills, Emerson Sours4th Grade ­ Kyle Belew, Christopher Cleveland5th Grade ­ Walker Campbell, Matthew Monroe,

Mason Wilkins

Volunteer of the Month Krista Bates

Our first Volunteer of the Month for January is Krista Bates. Krista is married to Greg and they have three daughters. Their oldest,Ashley is a senior at Hebron High School, Cameron is in grade 10 at POP and Erin is a fifth grader at Castle Hills Elementary.The girl's extracurricular activities include many years of select soccer,as well as school volleyball and soccer for their older daughters, andcompetitive dance for their youngest daughter. Krista is from Abilene and received a Finance degree from ACU in '88 and 2 law degree from UT in '91. Krista currently practiceslaw part­time. She loves reading, travel and anything to do with European history. Their family pets are Thomas, aDalmatian, and Indie, a cat. This is the Bates' first year at POPCS. Krista volunteers because she is blessed to have the time and resources to volunteer andbelieves it is the best way to model "giving back and being a servant" forher girls. Plus she loves interacting with people and anything that gets her involved in her girls' activities. Krista is a Sophomore Posse rep (helps with teacher appreciationlunches and Sadie's Dance) as well as the auction committee for Denim& Diamonds and was involved in Varsity Volleyball's Pink Out and theirbanquet. Her favorite volunteer activity over the years has been managing her oldest daughter's soccer team because it gave Krista achance to really interact with and impact teenage girls, which she loves!We are so thankful to have Krista as a parent volunteer at POPCS!

Volunteer of the Month Lou Ann Brunenn

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A Special Message From Mr. Hahn for Everyone Attending thePOPCS Denim & Diamonds Auction Saturday Night!

Race to the Future!

All the Colors of the Rainbow!

High School Scientific Design Class Gets Colorful! Crimson, violet, scarlet, magenta, fuchsia, mauve, who can tell them all? Colors seem endless and they are. Yet, those infinite number of colors seen by the eye and struggling to find a name are made up of only threeprimary colors, red, green, and blue. Well, those are what we call the "additive" colors. If you combine colorsin what we call a "subtractive" manner, then the primary colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. Dr. Givens' Scientific Research and Design Class recently investigated how colors combine using asophisticated set of filters and measurement equipment made by Vernier Corporation. The investigationturned to new ideas and it was not long before the students began fabricating lighting ideas for makeup andphotography. In the photos, Tyler Scoggin shows the three primary additive colors projected on his face. Maddie Wagnerthought dots might look better but the dots oversaturated in the photograph ­ yet another problem toinvestigate. In the end, the students experimented and wrote an Inquiry Lab investigating how colors combine. The ColorLaboratory Procedure they wrote will be used in a future Honors Physics Class ­ two classes working incomplement.

Our second Volunteer of the month is Lou Ann Brunenn. Lou Ann ismarried to Terry and they have three boys who attend POPCS. Theiroldest, Will is in Grade 5, Colin is in Grade 3 and Nate is in PreschoolPrep. Will and Colin play soccer and basketball on teams with theirfriends from school and Nate enjoys swimming lessons. Lou Ann andher family have been part of POPCS for 6 years. Lou Ann is a shareholder at the firm of Winstead PC and has beenpracticing law for over 20 years. She was born and raised in Dallas. LouAnn went to TCU for undergrad and SMU for law school ­ so she hasnever lived more than 50 miles from where she grew up! With her threebusy boys and her career, she doesn't have much time for hobbies, butshe does love watching movies and Downton Abbey. The Brunenn'shave a labradoodle named "Lucy" who loves to chew up everything insight! Lou Ann enjoys volunteering because she gets to know the teachers,administration and other parents that give their time and talents to thiswonderful school. POPCS has become their family and she loves beingpart of the fun! Lou Ann has served as a PTF class rep, a PTF grade rep,Parlamentarian, Vice President and now President on the PTF Board.She enjoys serving on the PTF Board because she has the opportunityto meet so many of the parent volunteers at school. But, her favoriteactivities have been volunteering for 3rd Grade Outdoor Education,Science and Engineering Day and reading to the preschoolers. We areso thankful for Lou Ann's volunteerism and leadership at POPCS!

POPCS Ornaments!They are back in stock and will be available for sale at auction!

Commemorateyour student's time at Prince of Peacewith a custom POPCS ornament.

$50 each

Great gifts for teachers, students, POPCS seniors,grandparents.

Available in the school store or Darla Koelewyn's office for immediatepurchase. Make checks payable to POPCS. All proceeds will go towards

the auction total.

**limited availability**

Sponsored by Middle School. Please contact Julie Vaughanif you have any questions.

POPCS Spring Break 3/7/16 ­ 3/11/16MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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A Classic Favorite in Grade 2 at POPCS

Lincoln Log Cabin Day!

POPCS Grade 2 students got together with family some members and created a culinary masterpiece tohonor Abraham Lincoln and Presidents' Day.

There was lots of creativity, pretzels, and icing involved as they made a sweet version of Abe's log cabin! Thebest part was that the students could eat all their hard work!

"Whatever you are, be a good one" ­Abraham Lincoln

Eaglettes Spring Show

Friday, March 18 Mark your calendars now!

Fine Arts7 p.m.

A POPCS TRADITION!

Looking Toward the Sky!Grade 6 Science Class

Prepares Weather Journals

Mrs. Baker's Grade 6 Science Class was recently spotted takingphotos of the Prince of Peace flagpole. The students arestudying weather and are each keeping a Weather Journal. They were looking at the flag to determine which direction thewind was blowing!

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Lincoln Log Day 2016

Ovation Health & Life Services Presents $1,205 Check to POPCS From Last Fall's School Flu Immunization Clinic

Daniel LaBroad, President and CEO of Ovation Health & Life Services, is giving back! Mr.LaBroad presented POPCS Headmaster Chris Hahn with a check for $1,205, as a result of the FluImmunization Clinic held at POPCS last fall. Also pictured are Meredith Brady, School Manager and Michael Linck, CEO, Pediatric People.

Shop to Support POPCS!

New program at Market Street! When you shop you vote for your school, butit must first be registered . Top 100 schools get $1000.

Click here to view website.

Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church'sAnnual Family Egg HuntMARCH 26 ­ HOP TO IT!

The 2016 Family Egg Hunt is shaping up to be the largest ever,and we want you there! Mark your calendar now for

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POPCS Alumni News

Kendall Garrett (POPCS Class of 2015) Named to Mercer University Fall 2015 President's List

Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia, has announced the President's List for the fall 2015 semester. Inclusionon this list requires students to meet rigorous grade­point­average standards specific to the college

or school within the University.

Among those named was Kendall Garrett of Plano, who is a sophomore in the Stetson School of Businessand Economics. In addition to her hard work, Kendall is a mid­fielder on Mercer's Women's Lacrosse Team.

Saturday, March 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to join thefun! There will be an egg hunt followed by carnival games, trainrides, family photos, a visit from the Easter bunny, food,inflatables and much more. Invite a friend ­ invite the wholefamily ­ to this FREE event designed to strengthen relationshipsand share the love of Jesus with our community. Meet at thePOPCS football field at 10 a.m. SHARP for the egg hunt!

Register online for POPLC Family Egg Hunt

Would You Like to Get Involved inPrince of Peace Athletics?

Eagle Booster Club Wants YOU!

The Eagle Booster Club's mission is to promote and support thePrince of Peace middle and high school athletic programs. Weare sanctioned by the school and athletic department for allsports. We are looking for volunteers for the 2016­2017 schoolyear. We have positions with both big and smallresponsibilities. We have openings for people to serve on theboard as well as positions for people to coordinate and help sellPOP merchandise, develop creative ideas for events,coordinate these events, fundraise, communicate boardactivities and needs to members, and promote school spiritthrough attendance at school sporting events. Please prayerfully consider your potential calling to become a

part of this great organization.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Mykeloff, Eagle Booster Club President 615.310.0522

Earl Garland (Athletic Director) orTheresa Woddall (Associate Athletic Director).

Both Earl and Theresa can be reached at the school,972.447.0532.

School Store Gift Certificates AvailableDid you know you can buy Eagle Landing School Store gift certificates?They can be purchased at the school store and redeemed within one year

from date of purchase.

Eagle Landing School Store HoursHours of Operation during the school year...

Before School Hours:Monday­Thursday: 8:00 a.m. ­ 8:45 a.m.

Friday: 7:45 a.m. ­ 8:45 a.m.

After School Hours:Monday ­ Thursday ­ 3:00 p.m. ­ 3:45 p.m.

Cash or Check appreciated, Credit Cards accepted

To receive possible store hour changes or special order opportunities,download the Remind App and join the PTF class.

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Congratulations Kendall ­ Your fellow POPCS Eagles are so proud of you and your many accomplishments!

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate andprofessional education. The University enrolls more than 8,600 students in 12 schools and colleges ­ liberalarts, law, pharmacy, medicine, business, engineering, education, theology, music, nursing, health professions,and Penfield College of Mercer University ­ on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah ­ and threeregional academic centers in the Atlanta metro area.

"Your Hair is Standing Up on Top of Your Head!"Parachute Play brings out the Electricity!

This week was Parachute play in Lower School Physical Education classes! Students had a lotof fun expending some energy and making new static electricity hairdos!!

The kids learned that static electricity occurs when 2 objects have different electrical charges. When objects are rubbed together, the electrons from 1 object is transferred to the other,causing them to take on a positive or negative charge, repelling each other making your hairstand on end!

Now, wasn't that HAIR RAISING?

Send Our Grade 6 Students A Postcard From Your Spring Break!Their Goal is to Receive 800 Postcards By This Year's School End!

Dear POPCS Faculty and Staff,

Will you be traveling for Spring Break or Easter this year? Do you know someone who travels around or out of thecountry for business? Or perhaps do you have friends or family who live in or will be visiting another country?

If you answered yes to any question, I have a special favor to ask of you! The past two years my Sixth Grade World Geography classes have collected postcards from all around the world. By the end of the 2013­2014 school year, we collected a little over 400 postcards, and by the end of the 2014­2015

school year, we collected a little over 700 postcards!! This year our classes have a goal of 800 postcards by the end of the year.

We're over half way there with almost 600 postcards so far. If you'd like to help us reach our goal, please consider sending a postcard to one of my awesome sixth graders.

The process is easy! If you know a sixth grader personally, you can send it to them using our school address. If you don't know a sixth grader, you can request a name from me of someone who hasn't received a postcard

this year and send it to them using our school address.

Are you wondering what to write on your postcard? That's easy too! Just describe where you are or what you'redoing. You can send them encouragement to finish the year strong.

POPCS Inclement Weather Policies Time is Running Out for A Snow Day...

BUT if it happens...

POPCS determines its own schedule for school closure for inclementweather or other emergencies. School closures and delays are announcedby using the following communications:

Parent Alert System (Email/Text)Notice on www.popcs.orgTelevision ­ WFAA, Channel 8 only

If the school is closed, the Zone and ELC will also be closed. Any decisionabout opening, delaying, or closing will be made as early as possible. Ourgoal is to make a decision no later than 6 a.m. on the day of bad weather. Please understand that this may not be possible with rapidly developing orapproaching weather systems.

Late start: In some cases, it may be prudent for school to have a latestart. On those days, teachers report at 9:45 a.m. and school opens at 10:00 a.m., with classes beginning at 10:15a.m. All normal drop off doors are open for arrivals. The Zone and ELCopen at 10:00 a.m. on these designated days.

There are 2 days designated as "bad weather make­up day." The need formake­up days will be determined by the POPCS School Board.

POPCS Family NightJOIN US & SUPPORT POPCS

March 15Picasso's ­ North Dallas Parkway

March 29Raising Canes

Box Top Collections!BUY, CLIP, AND DROP­OFF!

KEEP COLLECTING THOSE BOX TOPS!

Thank you for collecting box tops!

Box Tops: Thank you parents and students for your tremendousparticipation in the Fall box top collection.

Our Fall submission brought us an astounding 13,390 box tops or $1,339.! They add up fast for REAL money

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You can even give them a riddle or clue to figure out.

Over the past two school years, we have received a postcard from every continent ­ even Antarctica!! This year we'vereceived postcards from six of the seven continents. We're still hoping for an Antarctica postcard again, but we knowthe chances are slim.... Postcards from places around the US are just as special to us as ones from around the world!

Please email me to request a student. I'll give you a first name and class period. Then mail the postcard to our school

address as shown below:Student Name and Class Period

c/o Prince of Peace Christian School4004 Midway Road

Carrollton, TX 75007­2018

If you have any questions or would like to request a name, please let me know. Finally, on behalf of my 2015­2016Sixth Grade World Geography class, thank you so much for being willing to help us with our collection!

In HIS Service,

Michelle R. GrantGrade 6 & 7 History

Love Letter from God

"We all have a desire as humans to be loved!!The good news is we are totally loved

and adored by God."

My Child,

You may not know me, but I know everything about you.

Psalm 139:1I know when you sit down and when you rise up.

Psalm 139:2I am familiar with all your ways.

Psalm 139:3Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.

Matthew 10:29­31For you were made in my image.

Genesis 1:27In me you live and move and have your being.

Acts 17:28For you are my offspring.

Acts 17:28I knew you even before you were conceived.

Jeremiah 1:4­5I chose you when I planned creation.

Ephesians 1:11­12You were not a mistake,

for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15­16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live.

Acts 17:26You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139:14I knit you together in your mother's womb.

Psalm 139:13And brought you forth on the day you were born.

Psalm 71:6I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me.

John 8:41­44I am not distant and angry,

but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your Father.

1 John 3:1I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.

Matthew 7:11For I am the perfect father.

Matthew 5:48Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.

James 1:17For I am your provider and I meet all your needs.

Matthew 6:31­33My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11Because I love you with an everlasting love.

Jeremiah 31:3My thoughts toward you are countless

as the sand on the seashore.Psalms 139:17­18

for our school! This takes us about half way to our school year goal of$3,000.

You will be surprised how many items offer Box Top collection opportunitiesfor our school. If you want to see a complete list, please click

POPCS Volunteer of the Month Nominations ­ Thank Someone Who

Serves Our School!

The PTF Board would love your help in acknowledging our dedicated volunteers.Please let us know who you believe has done an outstanding job so we can award

them properly!

Throughout the year, each month, parents may nominate volunteers for theiroutstanding service. From those nominated, two volunteers will be chosen to receive

the prestigious "POPCS Volunteer of the Month" sign in their yard!

Please email Jenny Murley­Gonzalez with your nominations or you may place yourvote in the decorated ballot box located in the Parent Place.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving volunteer!

For pricing and private music lessons,please visit The Arts School website.

www.theartsschool.org

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And I rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you. Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession. Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish youwith all my heart and all my soul.

Jeremiah 32:41And I want to show you great and marvelous things.

Jeremiah 33:3If you seek me with all your heart,

you will find me. Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalm 37:4For it is I who gave you those desires.

Philippians 2:13I am able to do more for you

than you could possibly imagine. Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager. 2 Thessalonians 2:16­17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. 2 Corinthians 1:3­4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you.

Psalm 34:18As a shepherd carries a lamb,

I have carried you close to my heart. Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes.

Revelation 21:3­4And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.

Revelation 21:3­4I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus.

John 17:23For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.

John 17:26He is the exact representation of my being.

Hebrews 1:3He came to demonstrate that I am for you,

not against you. Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.2 Corinthians 5:18­19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. 2 Corinthians 5:18­19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you.

1 John 4:10I gave up everything I lovedthat I might gain your love.

Romans 8:31­32If you receive the gift of my son Jesus,

you receive me. 1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.Romans 8:38­39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.

Luke 15:7I have always been Father, and will always be Father.

Ephesians 3:14­15My question is...

Will you be my child? John 1:12­13

I am waiting for you. Luke 15:11­32

Love, Your DadAlmighty God

Moms in Prayer is a group of moms, aunts, grandmothers, etc. that get together weekly to pray for the students, teachers, and staff collectively as well as individually. MIP considers it an honor to partner in prayer and everything is kept in strict confidence. Our MIP group follows the MIP International format when praying each week.

Moms in Prayer is meeting Wednesday mornings at 8:15 a.m. in the Green Room in the Fine Arts classes hallway. Join us!

Moms in Prayer would like to know how theycan be praying for you!

Email Shawn Kennington or visit the MIP website

For more information contact the

Director of The Arts School,Marci Dittmer, marci.dittmer@popcs.org.

THE NEW2016­2017 POPCS School Calendar Is Here!

2016­2017 POPCS School Calendar

Eagles Landing School Store

Check out all the great spirit wearitems in the

Eagles Landing School Store!

Show that you are Eagle Proud!

School Store HoursMorning 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

READY FOR SOME SPRING SHOPPING?DON'T FORGET SHOP FOR POP!!!

WHAT IS THESHOP FOR POP PROGRAM?

SHOP FOR POP is an essential PTF fundraiser/gift card program in which retailerssell gift cards to POPCS at a 2% to 13% discount. Families buy these cards at face

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for more information.

POPCS SPORTS UPDATES

High School JV Boys Basketball Update

JV Team Finishes Season 23­4 Overall and Undefeated (8­0) in district!

The JV team coached by Kevin Cantrell and assisted by Tyler Burke posted the most successful season inPOPCS JV basketball history finishing with an overall record of 23­4. The team was undefeated in districtplay with a record of 8­0.

The season started with a win against FW Calvary. The boys played in the Pantego tournament next andafter an opening loss against Prestonwood, the boys won 3 straight to wrap up 3rd place in the tournament. The boys then traveled to the Grapevine Faith tournament and after another opening round loss, this time toArlington Grace, the boys won 3 straight, good for another 3rd place trophy.

The boys then won 11 straight games including their first 3 games of the Dallas Christian Tournament. In thefinals the boys faced Legacy, whom they had defeated earlier in the season. Unfortunately, the boys lostthis final game by four points as they only shot 20% from the field.

The team finished the season by winning 8 of their last 9 games, with their only loss coming against TrinityChristian­Addison in the POPCS JV shootout.

The JV team included the following young men:Pierce Blankinship, Parker Strong, Taylor Cook, Nate Barganier, Jackson Garrett, Zach Brenner,Jackson Fowler, Tyler Hahn, Cole Loretto, Ben Castro and Jackson Smith.

For the freshmen on the team their record over the past 3 years is an incredible 67­11.

LMST Cheer Pics

value and redeem them at face value. POPCS gets the difference in revenue. Justpurchase the gift cards from the school to use at a favorite store or restaurant. Moneyearned is donated to the school for special projects. Past earnings have been used tofund bleachers and lights for the football field, as well as the current cafeteriacampaign.

PROM DRESSES? WE HAVE SHOP FOR POPCARDS FOR DILLARD'S, JC PENNEY, MACY'S,

NEIMAN MARCUS, ROSS, TJ MAXX, ANDMARSHALLS

HOW TO ORDERSHOP FOR POP

ORDER IN­PERSON:

A selection of Shop for POP's top­selling cards is available for immediatepurchase at the Shop for POP table during morning drop off. The cards can bepurchased at the ticket/concession area in the Fine Arts Auditorium foyer.

ORDER ONLINE

Click here to order online!

SHOP FOR POP GIFT CERTIFICATES

Shop for POP Gift Certificates can be redeemed for any cards available. They can bepurchased in any denomination and are great gifts for your favorite teacher!

CREDIT CARDS

We prefer ALL payments to be made with cash, check or PrestoPay; however, allcards will now be available for purchase with a credit card using the Credit Card OrderForm.

FREE DRESS DAYS

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LMST Boys D1 Basketball Pics

When you spend $250 or more in a month, your children will enjoy a free dress dayscheduled for the following month. A list of eligible families will be sent prior to thefree dress day.Complimentary coffee is available each morning from Shop For POP! Stop byand have a cup of Joe and stock up on Shop For POP cards to support ourschool.

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!

2016 SCHEDULE March 2, 2016 8:30 a.m.April 6, 2016 8:30 a.m.May 4, 2016 8:30 a.m.

The Discover POP Tour is a great opportunity to see the entire campus, meetschool administrators and teachers, and learn more about what

POPCS has to offer.

Please email Tori Rush or call at 972­598­1102, our Admissions Director for more

information.

Click here to register for a tour.

Looking Sharp! SCHOOL UNIFORMS!

Risse Brothers 15048 Beltway Drive

Addison, Texas 75001

The store is located just west ofthe Dallas North Tollway.

Store Hours:

Closed Sunday & MondayTuesday 10:00 a.m. ­ 7:00 p.m.

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Class of 2016 Senior Nights: Soccer and Swimming

Wednesday ­ Saturday 10:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 972­231­2903 Fax: 972­231­2906

Customer Service Manager: Jeannie Wilson ­ 972­231­2903

Online

www.rissebrothers.com

Eagle Express Submission Information

SHARE YOUR POP NEWS!

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.orgPlease 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.

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

FOLLOW MR. HAHN ON TWITTER!

LIKE US & FOLLOW US!! Official Facebook Page

"Like" us today on Facebook

and join the POPCScommunity conversation.

School closure weather postings will be listed on FacebookFIRST!

Follow Headmaster Chris Hahn on his Twitter feed!

Connect with the Leadership Team at POPCS!

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Upcoming POPCS Sporting Events

Friday, February 26 V Softball Hosting POPCS Classic Tournament 10:00 A.M./NoonV Baseball Hosting POPCS Classic Tournament 4:00 P.M.

2:00 Baseball game cancelled

Saturday, February 27 Varsity Track @ Greenhill Relays 9:00 A.M.V Softball Hosting POPCS Classic Tournament 10:00 A.M./NoonV Baseball Hosting POPCS Classic Tournament 2:00 P.M./4:00 P.M.HS Drill Team @ DFW Championship All Day Duncanville HS

Monday, February 29 Varsity Golf @ Jesuit Tourney 9:00 A.M.Varsity Tennis Home v All Saints 3:30 P.M.Possible Doubleheader with Brookhill TBD

Tuesday, March 1 Varsity Golf @ Melissa Tourney 9:00 A.M.MS Baseball Home v Greenhill 4:30 P.M.JV Baseball @ Parish 5:00 P.M. V Baseball @ Cistercian 4:00 P.M.

Thursday, March 3 MS Softball @ Good Shepherd 4:00 P.M.V Softball @ Lake Jackson Classic TBAJV Baseball @ CHANT (McInnish) 4:30 P.M.

Friday, March 4 V Track hosts POPCS Winter Warmup 9:00 A.M.V Softball @ Lake Jackson Classic TBA

Saturday, March 5 V Softball @ Lake Jackson Classic TBA

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 Wednesdayby Noon prior to the Friday distribution. Questions? Contact Valerie Gabriel­Swenson

Curt's Corner

THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN LEAD A SPIRITUAL LIFE

Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I givethem will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to

eternal life." John 4:13­14

Jesus was at a well when a Samaritan woman came to draw water. She was thoroughly shocked whenJesus asked her for a drink. Her response was quite understandable as she questioned His motives. "Howcan you ask me for a drink since you are a Jewish man and I am a Samaritan woman with whom you do notassociate?" To her surprise, Jesus told her that He had "Living Water" which she could have for the asking.

As we well know, water is essential for our daily life. Science tells us that our body, on the average, needsabout three quarts of water daily to operate efficiently. Water helps break up and soften food, making it themost critical element in the digestive process. Water also composes about 90% of the blood in our body asit carries nutrients throughout the body. Water also serves as a cooling agent, regulating our bodytemperature through perspiration. Without the lubricating properties of water, our joints and muscles wouldsoon deteriorate.

Since water is such a vital substance for us, it is easy to see why the woman at the well would want this

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You can also connect with us on Facebook through ourPOPCS "Official" Alumni Facebook page!

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"Living Water". In much the same way, The Holy Spirit is vitally important for our spiritual life. The HolySpirit is Jesus' gift to us. Just as Jesus said to the woman, He says to us, "My gift is free, it is life­giving andwill lead to eternal life."

Before Jesus' Ascension, He promised the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Disciples and to us through the waterof baptism and His Holy Word. Since we read and share this Word, Christ assures us that He lives withineach of us, empowers us to live our life as His followers and is leading us to eternal life.

My hope and prayer is that we daily refresh our bodies and spirits with the cool, fresh, life­giving water of HisWord as well as taking time for prayer, Bible Study and meditation to provide the necessary ingredient­thepresence and power of the Holy Spirit­for spiritual health and growth.