Blue
Note Archive
Notes for Our Families …
May 7, 2009
This
is Teacher Appreciation Week. Peter Drucker, the father of modern
business management, had this thought about teachers:
“Teaching is the only major occupation of man for which we have
not yet developed tools that make an average person capable of competence
and performance [as a teacher]. In teaching we rely on the
“naturals,” the ones who somehow know how to teach.”
Today
is also the National Day of Prayer.
Given that many of us are discouraged by economy and other issues,
it is interesting to consider this proclamation of a Day of Prayer written
by John Hancock in an earlier and darker time in American history.
“In circumstances as
dark as these, it becomes us, as Men and Christians, to reflect that
whilst every prudent measure should be taken to ward off the impending
judgments, …at the same time all confidence must be withheld from the
means we use; and reposed only on that God rules in the armies of Heaven,
and without His whole blessing, the best human counsels are but
foolishness… Resolved; …Thursday the 11th of May…to humble
themselves before God under the heavy judgments felt and feared, to
confess the sins that have deserved them, to implore the Forgiveness of
all our transgressions, and a spirit of repentance and reformation …and
a Blessing on the … Union of the American Colonies in Defense of their
Rights [for which hitherto we desire to thank Almighty God]…That the
people of Great Britain and their rulers may have their eyes opened to
discern the things that shall make for the peace of the nation…for the
redress of America’s many grievances, the restoration of all her invaded
liberties, and their security to the latest generations.
“A Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, with a total
abstinence from labor and recreation. Proclamation on
Thank
You! The faculty and staff of Covenant would like to thank
the Teacher Appreciation Committee for their thoughtfulness and many
expressions of appreciation throughout the year. The committee provided
lunches, gave us gifts and stamps at Christmas, a flower shower and many
other wonderful gestures to brighten our day! We love and appreciate you
all. We are very blessed!
Early-Out
on Thursday, May 21.
K @
1-12
@
Awards
Ceremony will be held in the
school auditorium on Friday, May 22, beginning at
Theatre
Showcase – Tonight at
-
over -
Commencement
Ceremonies will be held on
Saturday, May 23 at
Secondary
Ball - The 8th – 12th grade
students enjoyed a fun evening Friday night at the annual Secondary Ball.
After dinner at the Melini Cucina Restaurant, the students returned
to school for dancing and desserts. Thank
you to the following parents and teachers who helped the seniors with the
emceeing, decorations and desserts: Mrs.
Rhoads, Mrs. Nyhuis, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Cutler, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Sowards,
Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Howell, and Mrs. Taylor. Please forgive us
if we have forgotten anyone. A special thank you to Floyd’s Fruits and
Flowers for providing the decorations for the ball and for other events
throughout the year. Please be sure to thank Floyd’s and patronize their
business if you have need for their products and service.
Box-Top
information. All Avery products will now have box tops - labels, binders, glue
stick packages, highlighters, etc. Parents - watch for these when
shopping for school supplies this summer.
Kroger
Cards – Remember to use your
Kroger Cards for groceries and gas all summer. Each time you use the card,
you add money to pay your tuition.
End
of Year Responsibilities for Parents
·
To receive grade cards, SAT
10 scores, transcripts, etc. the following must be current. Delinquent
accounts for tuition, registration fees, and
for.
·
June Tuition – if you pay
tuition monthly, please remember that you have a June payment that is due
on June 1st. If you pay FACTS, your payment will be withdrawn on the
regular date.
·
Grammar Students - Grade
Cards, SAT 10 scores and summer reading lists will go home with students
on the last day of school.
·
Secondary Students – Grade
cards will be completed and available for pick-up by Monday, June 1. SAT
10 scores and summer reading lists will go home on the last day of school.
·
Lost and Found – Please
check out the lost and found table in the auditorium all next week. Items
will be given to Goodwill after Friday.
Calendar
Items
May 7
Theatre Showcase –
May 8
Egyptian Festival –
May 15
Greek Festival –
May 12
Spring Concert –
May 13-15
Senior Thesis Presentations
May 19-21
Senior Final Exams (early release days for secondary only @
May 20
T-shirt on the 10’s
May 21
Early dismissal – 12:00/
Teacher In-Service
May 22
Last Day of School (early dismissal after assembly)
Awards Assembly
The End of the Year picnic is on hold. We will inform you of our
decision soon
May 23
Commencement –