Logos School Update – 2011/12 – #20
Logos School Update – 2011/12 – #20Elementary
Front Parking Lot: Parents, please be sure to pull as far forward as possible when dropping your children off before school. The entry ramp is slick this time of year and we need to make room for other cars coming up. Spelling Bee: The 1st – 6th graders will be competing in an in-school spelling bee February 2nd. Lists and rules are posted on the Principal’s Page. 2/3 Combination Class Play: The play will open with a recitation by the 6th grade this Friday morning at 8:35. All are welcome!Secondary
Knights’ Festival: Please check the Principal’s Page for upcoming Knight’s Fest. information. Entertainment proposals are due to Mr. Carnahan this Friday. Secondary Assembly: Mr. Loren Euhus will be speaking to the secondary students this Thursday morning about Christian liberty (electives are cancelled for the day). All are welcome. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ Cheers, Matt WhitlingLogos School Update – 2011/12 – #19
Logos School Update - 2011/12 - #19 General Snow News: Check the Principal's Page for information on school closure. Updates are made by 7:00 a.m. Elementary Front Parking Lot: Parents, please be sure to pull as far forward as possible when dropping your children off before school. The entry ramp is slick this time of year and we need to make room for other cars coming up. Spelling Bee: The 1st - 6th graders will be competing in an in-school spelling bee February 2nd. Lists and rules are posted on the Principal's Page. Secondary Knights' Festival: Please check the Principal's Page for upcoming Knight's Fest. information. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ Cheers, Matt WhitlingSnow News
SCHOOL CLOSURES 1. Should we get snow in vast amounts this winter and if some morning you are not sure if we will be opening due to snow, please take the following actions: a. Do NOT assume that we will close if any or all of the local government schools or other private schools close. Each school makes its own determination. We will attempt to stay open as much as possible. We are here to provide your student a valuable education and we are committed to doing that every day we can physically open the school and provide a safe environment. b. Please check the school website for the latest news. We will make a decision by 7:00 am and get that up as quickly as possible. c. Should we close, Mr. Garfield will also contact radio stations KRPL 1400AM and 106FM to ask them to announce our closing (no doubt along with many other schools!). d. If there is no notice on our website and/or the radio, you may safely assume we will be open. Nevertheless, if you determine that it would not be safe to bring your child, please remain at home. We will help your child make up any missed work. 2. We also realize that, although we may be open, bad weather may prevent some of our long-distance families from getting in to school. If that becomes the case, we will do our best to help the kids make up any missed work. SNOW DRIVING TIPS 1. When driving into either of the Logos parking lots on snow/ice-covered roads, please pull forward as far and as quickly as possible before stopping. This helps others behind you by not having to stop on the hill, and then having to slide back down. This is true for both Baker and A street lots. 2. Be sure to signal adequately when turning off of A street into our gym parking lot - the potential for rear-end collisions there is high at any time. Thank you for your cooperation with these adjustments we need to make for winter. May God grant us all a safe and productive winter. Tom Garfield, SuperintendentLogos School Update – 2011/12 – #17
Logos School Update – 2011/12 – #17General
Hall Closet: Many of you are aware that Hall Closet Uniforms is closing. The folks at Hall Closet have been great to work with and we are sorry to see them go. For short term needs, Nelson School Supply (in Boise) has purchased the website and remaining inventory from Hall Closet. You can order from the regular Hall Closet site and they will ship direct. Reregistration: Current family reregistration will take place in January for the 2012-13 school year. Look for an email from the school soon.Elementary
Readers as Leaders: The U of I included many of our elementary classes in a reading program in a retro-active sort of way. Shirts will be distributed in participating classrooms this Friday. The annual Readers as Leaders kickoff game is scheduled for this Saturday, January 7th when the Vandal Men’s Basketball team takes on Fresno State at 3 p.m. in the Cowan Spectrum (Kibbie Dome). Students with a Readers as Leaders T-shirt will receive FREE admission to the game (when accompanied by an adult) and their parents/guardians can purchase tickets for $5. FYI, teachers and staff will also be receiving T-shirts and can get into the game for FREE as well. Spelling Bee: The 1st – 6th graders will be competing in an in-school spelling bee February 2nd. Lists and rules will be posted on the Principal’s Page this week.Secondary
CTP-4 Testing: Our 7th – 11th graders will be taking their annual standardized tests next week. Please avoid any absences if possible. Part-time students do not take these tests, see Mr. Carnahan regarding the schedule change. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ Happy New Year! Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2011/12 – Summer #4
General Dress Uniform: The first day of school will be a dress uniform day (see handbook for details). Students will not need to wear their dress uniforms on Friday of the first week. Uniform days will occur only once a week due to laundering considerations. 2011-12 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc… Elementary and Secondary Class Registration: Registration for all Logos students will take place on August 15-16 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Elementary New Elementary Family Orientation: For those parents who are new to the elementary or others who would like a refresher regarding “Life at Logos Elementary School”, you are cordially invited to our New Elementary Family Orientation. It will take place next Friday, August 19 at 3:00 PM in the auditorium. Students and parents are welcome to attend. Elementary Welcome Assembly: August 22 from 9:00-9:30 AM. Parents are welcome to attend. Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes. Secondary 7th Grade (and new secondary family) Orientation: All 7th graders and their parents are welcome to attend 7th Grade Orientation next Friday, August 19 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Any new secondary families are welcome to come also. This is a time to learn about life in junior high, receive textbooks, and get set for the new school year. 7th and 8th Grade PE: Be sure to bring your uniform and 2 pairs of shoes for PE each day (indoor and outdoor shoes). Secondary Welcome Assembly: August 23 from 8:25-9:15 AM. Parents are welcome to attend. Sports Physicals: If you have a 9th or 11th Grade student who is planning to participate in sports this year, he/she will need to have a physical before the season begins (especially time sensitive for volleyball and cross country). See the Principal’s Page for the correct form to bring to your doctor. 11th Grade Class Choices: Functions & Statistics or Pre-Calculus During registration, juniors will need to select one of two math classes, Functions & Statistics or Pre-Calculus. We recommend that students who averaged 85% or lower on their Algebra II exams take Functions & Statistics. The Algebra II exam grade was supplied on last year’s report card. If you don’t have this information handy, feel free to contact me. Greek or Music 11th graders are allowed to choose between Greek and music for their M/W/F first period class. Those who have completed Latin in their 9th and 10th grade years have all of their required foreign language credits for graduation. Please note that beginning in 2013 graduates will need Greek in order to receive an honors diploma. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ Cheers, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2011/12 – Summer #3
General 2011-12 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc… Elementary and Secondary Class Registration: Registration for all Logos students will take place on August 15-16 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Elementary Smaller Classes: Now that we have created a few new classes in the lower elementary, we are providing the opportunity for students in the larger classes (1st-Mrs. McIvor-18 students, 2nd-Mrs. Kimmell-22 students, and 3rd-Mrs. Jordan-23 students) to move to the new smaller classes (1st-Ms. Shaw-9 students, 2/3 Combo-Mrs. Bradley/Ms. Jones-10 students). Please contact the front office for details. Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes. Secondary Sports Physicals: If you have a 9th or 11th Grade student who is planning to participate in sports this year, he/she will need to have a physical before the season begins (especially time sensitive for volleyball and cross country). See the Principal’s Page for the correct form to bring to your doctor. Note: Some internet browsers have not been showing the ATHLETICS menu on the Principal’s Page. If you encounter this problem simply do a search for the words “Sports Physical Form” and then scroll down to the appropriate forms. We will work on making this easier in the future. Senior Course Options: 12th Graders who will be participating in senior course options (independent studies, internships, or college courses) should be completing their proposals. These are due on August 8 to Mr. Whitling via email, or earlier if possible. See the Principal’s Page for details. There may be a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for more information. 11th Grade Choices: Functions & Statistics or Pre-Calculus During registration, juniors will need to select one of two math classes, Functions & Statistics or Pre-Calculus. We recommend that students who averaged 85% or lower on their Algebra II exams take Functions & Statistics. The Algebra II exam grade was supplied on last year’s report card. If you don’t have this information handy, feel free to contact me. Greek or Music 11th graders are allowed to choose between Greek and music for their M/W/F first period class. Those who have completed Latin in their 9th and 10th grade years have all of their required foreign language credits for graduation. Please note that beginning in 2013 graduates will need Greek in order to receive an honors diploma. Tiered Diplomas: The school board has approved offering three different graduation diplomas beginning with the graduating class of 2012-13. This will allow Logos to offer the following diplomas: Honors: for students who go above and beyond the call of duty in their studies Standard: for students who meet the regular graduation requirements Associate: for students who have joined Logos midway through high school For specific graduation requirements click here. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ Cheers, Matt WhitlingLogos School Update-2011/12-Summer #2
General 2011-12 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc… Elementary and Secondary Class Registration: Registration for all Logos students will take place on August 15-16 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please make time on one of these days for at least one parent to come by the front office for 15 minutes and register (students are not required to attend). This cannot be done over the phone or via email as there are certain forms (immunizations, emergency forms, etc.) that need to be signed and updated before the first day of school. The student/parent handbooks, locker lists, and more will be available to pick up at this time. The top three elective choices for your secondary student need to be provided on one of these days (see the Principal’s Page for these selections). All senior course choices must be provided at this time as well. If you are planning to be out of town during registration, please come ASAP later that week to register (no early registrations, please.). Elementary Smaller Classes: Now that we have created a few new classes in the lower elementary, we are providing the opportunity for students in the larger classes (1st-Mrs. McIvor-19 students, 2nd-Mrs. Kimmell-23 students, and 3rd-Mrs. Jordan-23 students) to move to the new smaller classes (1st-Ms. Shaw-8 students, 2/3 Combo-Mrs. Bradley/Ms. Jones-9 students). Please contact the front office for details. Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes. Secondary Sports Physicals: If you have a 9th or 11th Grade student who is planning to participate in sports this year, he/she will need to have a physical before the season begins (especially time sensitive for volleyball and cross country). See the Principal’s Page for the correct form to bring to your doctor. Senior Course Options: 12th Graders who will be participating in senior course options (independent studies, internships, or college courses) should be starting to construct their proposals. These are due on August 8 to Mr. Whitling via email, or earlier if possible. See the Principal’s Page for details. There may be a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for more information. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ Cheers, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2011/12 – Summer #1
Increased Enrollment We have been blessed with ~90 new student applications for the 2011-12 school year, and we are excited to announce the following plans as we prepare for these new students: 1. Ms. Laura Shaw has been hired to teach our second 1st Grade class. The plan is to have this class meet in the new portable that should be coming within the next few weeks. Laura has been a substitute teacher for the past few years and she was our afternoon secretary last year. She has been a great asset to the school for a number of years and we are looking forward to having her teach full-time this coming year. 2. Mrs. Dianne Bradley (AM) and Ms. Chelsea Jones (PM) have been hired to teach our 2/3 Combo class. We are planning to have this class meet in the new portable as well. Dianne will continue to teach 6th grade in the afternoons. 3. Mrs. Connie Kimmell will be teaching full time in our regular 2nd grade classroom in order to allow Chelsea to spend her afternoons teaching the 2/3 Combo. 4. Now that we have created these two new classes, we are providing the opportunity for students in the larger classes (1st-Mrs. McIvor-19 students, 2nd-Mrs. Kimmell-23 students, and 3rd-Mrs. Jordan-23 students) to move to the new smaller classes (1st-Ms. Shaw-7 students, 2/3 Combo-Mrs. Bradley/Ms. Jones-8 students). Please contact the front office for details. 5. Mrs. Jill Ross has been hired to teach Functions & Statistics to our 11th graders. Mrs. Ross earned her bachelor’s of science in Mathematics from the US Coast Guard Academy and a master’s degree in Operations Research at Stanford University. She is passionate about teaching, has a strong background in math and we are excited to have her at Logos this coming year. 6. Two of our current secondary teachers have added a few classes in order to move to full-time status: Mr. Loren Euhus will be teaching Apologetics, Biblical Interpretation, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. Mrs. Carla Courtney will be teaching English 7, English 8, European History, Church History, and World Geography, and Mr. Wes Struble, who was already full-time, will be adding Geometry to his schedule of science classes. 7. A few of our part-time secondary teachers have picked up a class or two as well: Ms. Melissa Dow will be teaching Rhetoric IV, Civics, Greek, and 7th Grade US History. Mr. Brian Kohl will be teaching Latin 7, Latin 8, and Classical History. We are very grateful for the high caliber teachers that God has blessed the school with over the years, and we are confident that these new hires and adjustments will even further enhance the environment at Logos next year. Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes. Cheers, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010/11 – Week #36
Elementary
Elementary Awards Ceremony: This Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 we will meet in the gym to distribute year-end awards to our 1st – 6th grade students. After the ceremony the students will return to their classrooms for a few minutes to receive their report cards and to say farewell. Students should wear their dress uniform for this event. Elementary Field Day: Field Day is a parent drop-off and pick-up event. Some families like to pack a picnic lunch and eat in the park and stay for the activities (races, tug-o-war, capture the flag, etc.). Play clothes are welcome! Rain cancels.Secondary
Secondary Awards Night: Secondary Awards Night will take place May 26th at 7:00. This is a time for secondary students and their families to come and participate as we acknowledge the good work that our students and staff have done. The school dress uniform or nice church clothes are appropriate attire for this event. Summer League Basketball: Practice starts Tuesday, May 31 from 7-9 PM. See the Principal’s Page for details.General
Upcoming Events: Secondary Final Exams May 23-26 Kindergarten Graduation May 25 from 8:35-9:00 AM Elementary Awards Assembly May 25 from 9:30-10:30 AM Field Day May 25 from 1-3 PM Senior Assembly May 26 from 1-2 PM Secondary Awards Night May 26 from 7:00-8:30 PM Graduation Practice (seniors only) May 27 from 10:00-11:00 AM Graduation May 28 @ 3 PM at the U of I (Parents are welcome to attend all of these events, except for the final exams!) Summer Camps: Logos is offering a wide array of summer camps this year. We are looking forward to a great summer! See the Principal’s Page for more information.2011-12 Openings:
Algebra II: We are currently in need of a secondary math teacher to teach one class of Algebra II to our 10th graders. See Matt Whitling for details. Janitor: Mrs. Carroll will be working full-time at Hall Closet Uniforms next year, and therefore we have a part-time janitorial opening in the afternoons. Mrs. Carroll has been a cheerful part of our staff for the past five years, and we are excited for her to have this full-time opportunity. See Tom Garfield for details on this opening. Secretary (Afternoons): Miss Laura Shaw is interested in becoming a teacher in the near future, and therefore we have a part-time secretarial opening in the afternoons. We will miss having Laura in the front office next year, but we are excited about her interest in teaching. See Tom Garfield for details on this opening. Cheers, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010/11 – Week #35
Elementary
6th Grade Play: This Friday the 6th graders will be performing their final classroom play. The assembly will take place in the gym and will open with a 3rd grade recitation at 8:35. All are welcome to attend! Elementary Teacher Workday: Monday, May 23 is a teacher workday. There will be no school for the elementary students that day. The secondary students will begin their finals at this time.Secondary
Secondary Awards Night: Secondary Awards Night will take place May 26th at 7:00. This is a time for secondary students and their families to come and participate as we acknowledge the good work that our students and staff have done. The school dress uniform or nice church clothes are appropriate attire for this event. Finals Schedule: The secondary finals schedule for the spring semester has been posted on the Principal’s Page. Finals begin Monday, May 23rd. Text book check-in will take place right before each final is administered. Summer League Basketball: Practice starts Tuesday, May 31 from 7-9 PM. See the Principal’s Page for details.General
Upcoming Events: 6th Grade Bike Trip May 20 Secondary Final Exams May 23-26 Kindergarten Graduation May 25 @ 8:35 AM Elementary Awards Assembly May 25 @ 9:30 AM Field Day May 25 from 1-3 PM Senior Assembly May 26 from 1-2 PM Secondary Awards Night May 26 from 7:00-8:30 PM Graduation Practice (seniors only) May 27 from 10:00-11:00 AM Graduation May 28 3 PM at the U of I (Parents are welcome to attend all of these events, except for the final exams!) Summer Camps: Logos is offering a wide array of summer camps this year. We are looking forward to a great summer! See the Principal’s Page for more information. 2011-12 Openings: Janitor: Mrs. Carroll will be working full-time at Hall Closet Uniforms next year, and therefore we have a part-time janitorial opening in the afternoons. Mrs. Carroll has been a cheerful part of our staff for the past five years, and we are excited for her to have this full-time opportunity. See Tom Garfield for details on this opening. Secretary (Afternoons): Miss Laura Shaw is interested in becoming a teacher in the near future, and therefore we have a part-time secretarial opening in the afternoons. We will miss having Laura in the front office next year, but we are excited about her interest in teaching. See Tom Garfield for details on this opening. Cheers, Matt Whitling