LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #3
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #3 GENERAL 2010-11 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 16-17 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. 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 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. The following classes have volunteers: Preschool, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade (1st, 5th, and 6th are still available). SECONDARY Senior Course Options (Due TODAY): Those who will be participating in senior course options (independent studies, internships, or college courses) need to submit their proposals today. These are due on August 9 to Mr. Whitling via email (mwhitling@gmail.com). See the following link for details. https://logosprincipalspage.com/category/secondary/senior-course-offerings/ There are a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for details. Extracurricular FYI: Every 9th and 11th grade student participating in an athletic activity must have a physical performed and this form https://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/physicalexam.pdf completed by the physician before the first day of practice. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #2
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #2 General 2010-11 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc… New Afternoon Secretary: We are very pleased to announce that we have hired Miss Laura Shaw as our new afternoon secretary. She has been working in the office over the past few weeks and is off to a great start. Please be sure to stop by and welcome her to Logos. Elementary and Secondary Class Registration: Registration for all Logos students will take place on August 16-17 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. 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.). School Day Upgrades: We have added 5 minutes to our 2nd period classes this year to allow for daily Bible reading in the secondary. By investing this time each day in each grade (plus a little extra in JH PE) our secondary students will read through the entire Bible between 7th and 12th grade. The elementary students currently read through the Bible between 2nd and 6th grade. This will fulfill the school board’s charge that Logos students read through the Bible at least twice before graduation. The timing change will result in the secondary day running from 8:25-3:20. The elementary day was slightly changed to 8:30-3:10 in order to balance the AM and PM proportion and to maintain consistency with the secondary pick-up times. We are excited about these changes and look forward to giving God’s Word an even more prominent place at Logos School. Elementary Elementary Music: We are very grateful to have Miss Allie Bradley back to teach our K-3rd grade music classes this year. She has also been hired to teach 4th grade music as well. Mr. Jonathan Erber has been hired to teach 5th and 6th grade music. Both Miss Bradley and Mr. Erber have been trained in the Kodaly music method and will be preparing our elementary students to work with Dr. Erb in the secondary. 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. The following classes have volunteers: Preschool, Kindergarten and 4th Grade. Secondary Senior Course Options: Those 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 9 to Mr. Whitling via email, or earlier if possible. See the following link for details.https://logosprincipalspage.com/category/secondary/senior-course-offerings/ There are a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for details. Extracurricular FYI: Every 9th and 11th grade student participating in an athletic activity must have a physical performed and this formhttps://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/physicalexam.pdf completed by the physician before the first day of practice. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #1
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - 2010 - Summer #1General
2010-11 Information: Please check the Principal's Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc...Elementary
4th grade: We are very pleased to welcome Mrs. Paula Jones as the full-time 4th grade teacher for the upcoming school year. Paula has been team teaching in 4th grade with Mrs. Janna Shaw for the past few years, and while we will miss Janna in the elementary, we are excited to have her teaching more in the secondary (Rhetoric I & O.T. Survey). 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
New Teachers: We are very pleased to welcome the following teachers to our secondary program. Mr. Brian Kohl: Latin 7, 8, & Greek Mrs. Rebekah Merkle: Classical Literature & British Literature Mr. CJ Bowen: New Testament Survey Miss Melissa Dow: Rhetoric IV & Civics Miss Katie McDonald: US History & Classical History We are grateful for the high caliber teachers that God has blessed the school with over the years, and we are confident that these new hires will even further enhance the environment at Logos next year. Senior Course Options: Those 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 9 to Mr. Whitling via email, or earlier if possible. See the following link for details.https://logosprincipalspage.com/category/secondary/senior-course-offerings/ There are a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for details. Volleyball Camps: Just a reminder about the following camps. Registration is due July 19. Girls' VB Camp (ages 11-14) July 28 & 29 Girls' VB Camp (ages 15-18) July 26 & 27 Extracurricular FYI: Every 9th and 11th grade student participating in an athletic activity must have a physical performed and this formhttps://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/physicalexam.pdf completed by the physician before the first day of practice. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 35
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 35General
Upcoming Events: Secondary Final Exams May 24-27 Kindergarten Graduation May 26 @ 8:35 AM (auditorium) Dress Uniform Elementary Awards Assembly May 26 @ 9:30 AM (gym) Dress Uniform Field Day May 26 from 1-3 PM (East City) Play Clothes Senior Assembly May 27 from 1-2 PM (gym) Reg. Uniform Secondary Awards Night May 27 from 7:00-8:30 PM (gym) Dress Up Graduation Practice (seniors only) May 28 from 10:00-11:00 AM Casual Graduation May 29 3 PM at the U of I (Parents are welcome to attend all of these events, except for the final exams!) Open Gym is cancelled this week. Summer Camps: Summer Camp registration is due two weeks before each camp begins. The first camps start up next week. See the Principal's Page for details.Elementary
Elementary Field Day: Field Day will be 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. We will be competing in our usual races and games during the afternoon. Play clothes are welcome!Secondary
Secondary Awards Night: Secondary Awards Night will take place May 27th 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. Attire for students is dress uniform or nicer. Finals Schedule: The secondary finals schedule for the spring semester has been posted on the Principal's Page. Finals begin Monday, May 24th. Text book check in will take place right before each final is administered. Summer League Basketball: Practice starts Monday, May 31 from 7-9 PM. See the Principal's Page for details. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 34
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 34General
Upcoming Events: 6th Grade Bike Trip May 21 Secondary Final Exams May 24-27 Kindergarten Graduation May 26 @ 8:35 AM Elementary Awards Assembly May 26 @ 9:30 AM Field Day May 26 from 1-3 PM Senior Assembly May 27 from 1-2 PM Secondary Awards Night May 27 from 7:00-8:30 PM Graduation Practice (seniors only)May 28 from 10:00-11:00 AM Graduation May 29 3 PM at the U of I Open Gym is cancelled this Wednesday.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 2nd grade recitation at 8:35. All are welcome to attend! Elementary Teacher Workday: Monday, May 24 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 27th 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. Finals Schedule: The secondary finals schedule for the spring semester has been posted on the Principal's Page. Finals begin Monday, May 24th. Text book check in will take place right before each final is administered. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 33
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 33General
Grandparents' Day: We have a super day planned for grandparents, parents, family friends, and prospective families on May 7th. The morning will open with a light breakfast for grandparents in the auditorium, followed by class plays and presentations throughout the morning and early afternoon. The daily schedule is posted on the Principal's Page. See the schedule below for evening events:Elementary Open House 6:30-7:25 PM
Art Auction 6:30 - 7:25 PM
Spring Concert 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Spring Concert Notes: Secondary students should meet in the gym at 6:30 PM, elementary students at 7:00 PM. Students should wear their dress uniforms for the performance.Secondary
Mock Trial: The Mock Trial A Team will be traveling to Philadelphia this week to represent Idaho in the national championships. Please pray for their safety and success. Secondary Awards Night: Secondary Awards Night will take place May 27th 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. 8th Grade Promotion will be a part of this evening, but it will not be highlighted by having the students sitting on the stage and receiving "diplomas". The school dress uniform or 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. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 32
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 32General
Grandparents' Day: We have a super day planned for grandparents, parents, family friends, and prospective families on May 7th. The morning will open with a light breakfast for grandparents in the auditorium, followed by class plays and presentations throughout the morning and early afternoon. See the schedule below for evening events:Elementary Open House 6:30-7:25 PM
Art Auction 6:30 - 7:25 PM
Spring Concert 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Summer Camps & Summer School: Logos is offering a wide array of summer camps (basketball, volleyball, mountain biking, sewing, science, etc...) and summer school classes (English, math, Latin, and Logic). We are looking forward to a great summer! See the Principal's Page for more information. 2010-2011 School Calendar: Next year's school calendar is posted on the Principal's Page.Secondary
Knowledge Bowl: The Knowledge Bowl team is on their way to Washington D. C. to compete in the National Science Bowl competition. Please pray for their safety and success! Mock Trial: The Mock Trial A Team will be traveling to Philadelphia next week to represent Idaho in the national championships. Northwest History Trip: The 8th graders are currently on the Northwest History Trip. They will return home Friday night.Study Tip of the Week
(Review, due to upcoming Finals)
Over the past couple years we have had a few questions about the school's policy regarding keeping old tests for younger siblings to use in subsequent years. The short answer is, no. Students who have access to the previous year's tests and answers have a distinct and unfair advantage over the other students in the class. Teachers, both in the elementary and secondary, provide review sheets before each test. This is what the students should use (along with notes, previous work, etc.) as they prepare for tests. At Logos, using someone else's old test to study for your test is cheating. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 31
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 31General
Grandparents' Day: We have a super day planned for grandparents, parents, family friends, and prospective families on May 7th. The morning will open with a light breakfast for grandparents in the auditorium, followed by class plays and presentations throughout the morning and early afternoon. See the schedule below for evening events:Elementary Open House 6:30-7:25 PM
Art Auction 6:30 - 7:25 PM
Spring Concert 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Summer Camps & Summer School: Logos is offering a wide array of summer camps (basketball, volleyball, mountain biking, sewing, science, etc...) and summer school classes (English, math, Latin, and Logic). We are looking forward to a great summer! See the Principal's Page for more information. Open Gym: Basketball open gym this evening from 7-9 (5th grade and older). Bring your own ball.Elementary
All-Star Basketball Game: The elementary All-Star game will take place this Friday at Lunch (11:35-12:15). Parents are welcome to come and cheer. 4th Grade Play: This Friday the 4th graders will be performing the second half of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The show will open with a performance by the 5th and 6th grade choir at 8:35. All are welcome to attend. Midterms come home Wednesday.Secondary
Midterms come home Thursday. For more information about the school please visit https://logosprincipalspage.com/ All the best, Matt WhitlingLOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 30
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 30General
Summer Camps & Summer School: Logos is offering a wide array of summer camps (basketball, volleyball, mountain biking, sewing, science, etc...) and summer school classes (English, math, Latin, and Logic). We are looking forward to a great summer! See the Principal's Page for more information. Open Gym: Basketball open gym this evening from 7-9 (5th grade and older). Bring your own ball.Elementary
Blue Knights Basketball Camp: Elementary basketball for boys in grades 4-6 is underway. The final round of regular season games will take place this Friday at Lunch (11:35-12:15). Parents are welcome to come and cheer. SAT Testing: This week we are administering Stanford Achievement Tests in grades 1-6 and the Metropolitan Readiness Test in Kindergarten. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time if at all possible.Secondary
Student Body Officers: This Thursday the candidates for class and student body office will be delivering "campaign" speeches. Students will vote for these officers next Tuesday at lunch. 9th & 10th Grade Protocol:- Thursday, April 15th, third period in the auditorium, Mrs. Nancy Wilson will review with us and speak on How to be a Good Guest. Students will be dismissed on Thursday at 1:25 to prepare, and they should be back to the auditorium by 5:20 sharp.
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 29
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 29Elementary
Blue Knights Basketball Camp: Elementary basketball for boys in grades 4-6 is underway. The third round of games will take place this Friday at Lunch (11:35-12:15). Parents are welcome to come and cheer. SAT Testing: Next week we will be administering Stanford Achievement Tests in grades 1-6 and the Metropolitan Readiness Test in Kindergarten. Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time if at all possible.Secondary
9th & 10th Grade Protocol: Training begins next week (parents are welcome to attend):- Monday, April 12th, fourth period in the field house, Mr. Jim Nance will be speaking on Introductions and the Art of Conversation.
- Tuesday, April 13th, second period in the auditorium, Francois and Donna Foucachon will educate us on Dining Etiquette.
- Thursday, April 15th, third period in the auditorium, Mrs. Nancy Wilson will review with us and speak on How to be a Good Guest.