The Lighthouse-September 6, 2008

Campus News

Upper School Returns: Inspired and motivated for a new year

Philippians 4:13, "I can do everything through him who gives me strength."

Our new students had an excellent opportunity to meet and bond with returning students.  Our community of students is so special thanks to unique opportunities like this one.  Spending a day and a night on a retreat at Rumney has been a hallmark tradition during the first week of school for SSCA students.

The Upper School comes down from the mountaintop and begins classes with rejuvenation and determination.  We are so thankful for our entire school community at SSCA!

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Sports News

The Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated West Bridgewater this week 4-2.  Senior tri-captain Lawrence Fagan scored three goals and sophomore Brian Harris scored one.  Junior tri-captain Matt Pucci, Andrew Guenard, and junior Matt Ferrisi all had assists.  Congratulations!

The Boys Varsity Team is coached by Alan McCall.  You may contact him at 857-919-1583 (cell) or email: alanmccall461@hotmail.com.

The Boys JV soccer team worked hard this week and battled West Bridgewater on Thursday: 1-4.  They will have practice on Monday at 2:50.

The Girls JV soccer team kept the fighting spirit while competing in their first game against Whitinsville at home on Wednesday.

The Girls JV soccer team will continue to practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50-4:30.

Important Reminder

Mom's Breakfast Out

Please join us for a relaxing time of fellowship and fun with other moms from SSCA, on Friday, September 12th, at 8:00-9:00 a.m. at the Hearth and Kettle Restarurant in Weymouth, 151 Main St.

The "Sunrise Breakfast" includes: 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pancakes, home fires, 1 slice of toast and coffee (or juice)

OR

A cheese omelet with 2 pancakes, home fries, and coffee (or juice).

The cost is $10.00 per person, which includes tax and gratuity! Just mark your calendar, no RSVP required.

Hosted by Parent Fellowship.  For more information please call Martha Nevill at 508-274-4242.

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Attention all parents grades 1-12

Back to School Night is coming!

Just a reminder that your attendance is required at Back to School night on Thursday, September 11th at 6:30 in the SSCA gym.

Also, parents who are interested in attending our school technology training session, which will also serve to assist you in setting up your Edline account, should arrive at 5:30 and meet Jill Stiles in our new computer lab.  This training session will end at 6:30.  No materials are necessary.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off

Please review the following policy for SSCA.

Pick-up and Drop-off:

Prior to 7:45 a.m., LowerSchool morning drop-off vehicles are to enter the school grounds via Stetson Street (behind the school) and exit onto Broad Street (in front of the school). Kindergarten through grade 6 students should be dropped off beside the curb or in the first marked drop-off lane as close to the second side door (closest to Broad St.) where students enter school.   Parents, please stay in your car as staff members will assist students into the building.   This also helps to expediate the drop-off process.

UpperSchool or multi-grade carpools enter the school grounds via Stetson Street at the front of the school, unload students at the front door and exit right onto Broad Street.  No parking is allowed in the front drive before 8:00 a.m. After 8:00 a.m. the front drive is reserved for visitor parking only. 

The afternoon LowerSchool pick-up is similar to the morning with the exception that all pick-up vehicles must display their carpool name placards (supplied by the school) from the passenger visor of the front window.  Students are dismissed from their classrooms as their carpool arrives at the front of the line.  Again, parents should pull up when directed and wait for a staff member to bring their child over to their vehicle.

In order to facilitate an orderly start and end to the day, teachers must give their full attention to their students.  Parents may not be in the hallways during pick up or drop off.  All messages to teachers, scheduling of meetings or the delivery of materials should be handled through the School Office.

Please use caution when driving in the drop-off and pick-up areas. Drivers may not leave their vehicle when in the pick-up or drop-off lanes.

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Greetings from the Lunch Room

Please do not bring in lunch items that need to be microwaved.  We do not have enough supporting staff to assist with this task.

Also, the lunch menu for October will be going home with the students on September 11th and due back no later than September 18th.  If you do not receive one, please pick up a form in the main office.

Thank you!