Dear Parents,

We are at the threshold of another exciting year. Preregistration is just around the corner and we are expecting another year of record breaking enrollment. As always, we hope to keep our current students year after year, until they graduate with us. Because there is a demand for enrollment slots, we give our current students priority in the enrollment process.

Our exclusive two-week preregistration period for current Academy students and siblings will run from Monday, February 7 to Friday, February 18.

During the first week (2/7-11), we will preregister our current students only.

During the second week (2/14-18), we will continue to preregister our current students, but we will also preregister their siblings.

Please note: It is possible for current students who are not preregistered during the first week to be bumped by an incoming sibling during the second week.

Preregistration for Meadowbrook Church members and attendees will start on February 22 and conclude on February 25. Afterwards, we will open to public registration.

The senior class will be selling candy grams during each lunch period from Monday, December 6 through Thursday, December 16. The cost of each candy gram is $ .50. Candy grams will be delivered daily to homeroom classrooms.

The Academy is pleased to announce that we will be offering a wonderful opportunity for your child to experience the joy of giving during this holiday season. Reindeer Lane Gift Shop is a perfect way for your child to select gifts for the entire family!

Reindeer Lane Gift Shop will be open for students Monday-Friday, December 13-17.

This experience makes the holiday buying safe, educational, and fun. While children shop for gifts, they will learn to budget money and make purchase decisions. We will have volunteers supervising and assisting your child with making gift selections and managing money. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the office and speak to Mrs. Hanks.

We have a lot of really nice gifts available for every member of the family (including pets). Please have your child’s money in an envelope for safety and convenience with who they are purchasing gifts for written on the outside. Gift items and stocking stuffers range from $0.25 to $15.00 with the majority of the items ranging between $1.50 and $5.00. All Items will be bagged or wrapped for giving.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to call the office and we will be happy to assist you.

Merry Christmas!

As we head into the holiday season, the Academy staff would like to first give thanks to our Lord and Savior for calling us into the ministry of Christian education, then send a warm thanks and appreciation to Pastor Tim and Alicia Gilligan for allowing us to be a part of the grand vision of Meadowbrook Church and Academy, and finally to all of our parents for entrusting us with their children each day. Our hearts are filled with joy as we impart wisdom, faith, and courage into each student.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday, October 29, there will be no school. Booster lunch orders will be taken on Thursday, October 28.

We will see you back on Monday, November 1.

October 19, 2010

Our annual Fall Festival is right around the corner and faculty members are in the process of planning for the greatest year ever! The festivities are scheduled for Friday, November 12, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., it is sure to be an afternoon of fun and games for Academy students and their families. We want to welcome the entire family to this fun-filled day but must make it known that it is for Academy families only.

Below are some of the fun activities that will be taking place at the Festival:

Pinewood Derby Race
Adrenalin Rush
Bungee Run
Gladiator Joust
Hay Ride
Sand Art ($2.00 per item)

We will be offering a pre-paid luncheon that consists of the following:

Meals:
Hamburger/Chips/Drink $4.50
Cheeseburger/Chips/Drink $5.00
Hot Dog/Chips/Drink $3.50
Italian Sausage/Chips/Drink $6.50

Food sold separately:
Hamburger $3.00
Cheeseburger $3.50
Hot Dog $2.00
Italian Sausage $5.00
Cheese Nachos $3.00
Chili Cheese Nachos $3.50
Cookies $1.00
Drinks $1.00

Please make sure that your child is prepared for this awesome day by filling out the attached order form if you are interested in ordering a lunch. Students will have lunch in their classrooms beginning at 11:00 a.m. We will also have a concession available during the Festival that will offer the above menu. There will be no pizza orders taken for this particular day.

To help underwrite the remaining cost of this Festival, we are requesting a donation of $2.00 per child and a bag of candy (please make sure that the candy does not display Halloween theme and is not chocolate). If this is a hardship on you at this time, please let your child’s teacher know. All children will be allowed to participate. All donations and lunch orders should be submitted by Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

Blessings!

October 19, 2010

Dear Elementary Students and Parents,

The Academy is excited to announce that preparations and planning for our annual Fall Festival have begun and once again we will be including a Pinewood Derby Race. This race will provide parents and children the opportunity to interact together as they plan and build their car. The excitement of building a car and racing it will be one of those events that is fondly remembered. Victory or defeat will be forgotten, but the great time will be remembered.

We will conduct the race at the Fall Festival.

If you are interested in participating in our Pinewood Derby Race, car kits may be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, and/or other craft supply stores and the prices range from $4.99 (basics) to $12.99 (paint and weights included).

The Pinewood Derby rules are on the back of this sheet.

So the race is on! Pick up your car kit today and get to work building a cool, fast car for Fall Festival, Friday, November 12.

Attention All High School Students & Parents,

Fall is in the air, and Harvest Night 2010 is upon us.

We are headed out to the Ocala Forest for this year’s Harvest Night:

Date: Saturday, October 23

Cost: $20.00 per person

Food: Sonny’s is catering this event with BBQ chicken, ribs, beef with all the fixins!

Location: Woodside Ranch (Roping Arena Entrance – do not turn in main entrance)
11580 NE Hwy 315
Ft. McCoy, FL

Directions: Take Hwy. 40 East (past Silver Springs) to 315 North. Turn left onto 315 North and travel into the forest (approximately 8 miles). Woodside Ranch will be on the left-hand side of the road.

This farm is located in a remote area; therefore, we are requiring all students to arrange transportation to and from the event with either the MBA school bus or parent drivers. No student drivers for this event (11th and 12th grade students will be given priority on the MBA school bus). If you would like to caravan along with the MBA school bus, we will be leaving the MBA campus at 4:00 p.m. for Woodside Ranch and returning to the campus by 11:00 p.m.

Parents make sure to sign the permission slip if your child is to participate in the Steer Chasin Contest!

This event is for MBA students only and assigned chaperones (parents and students other than MBA are not permitted and would be asked to leave).

Hope to see you there!

If you are in the 11th or 12th grade and interested in taking dual enrollment courses at the College of Central Florida, please remember that the application deadline is Thursday, September 23 for qualified MBA students.

Careers and Colleges Expo 2010 will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the College of Central Florida, Ewers Century Center (in the Klein Conference Building). Approximately 60 exhibitors will be present to represent a variety of colleges, universities, businesses, careers, and branches of the military.

This is a great opportunity for our high school students to gain valuable information, so please make plans to attend.