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November 24, 2021
Dear Parents, In the spirit of Thanksgiving this week I'd love to share with you the benefits and power of two simple words. THANK YOU.
They are two words that have the power to transform our health, happiness, athletic performance, and success. Research shows that grateful people are happier and more likely to maintain good friendships. A state of gratitude, according to research by the Institute of HeartMath, also improves the heart's rhythmic functioning, which helps us to reduce stress, think more clearly under pressure, and heal physically. It's actually physiologically impossible to be stressed and thankful at the same time. When you are grateful, you flood your body and brain with emotions and endorphins that uplift and energize you rather than the stress hormones that drain you.
Gratitude and appreciation are also essential for a healthy home and work environment. In fact, the number one reason why people leave their jobs is because they don't feel appreciated. As a school community, it is everyone’s responsibility to show gratitude to each other. A simple thank you and a show of appreciation can make all the difference.
To read more from Mr. Martin, click here.
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NJHS Thanksgiving Service Project
LCA would like to give a shout out to the National Junior Society for the Thanksgiving Service Project. Thanks to your generosity, we collected 48 bags of food this year and $1,300 worth of grocery gift cards. The counselor from Franklin Elementary, Tina Foust, was grateful as always for our generosity.
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Thanksgiving Break
It’s that time of the year when we show our gratitude for each other. LCA is more than thankful to have you be part of our school community! Thanksgiving break will be from November 24 – 26. We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones.
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Santa Parade
Once again, LCA’s Eagle Drumline will be participating in the Tacoma Santa Parade. This year's parade will be on Sunday, December 5 at 3:30pm. The parade route will run on South Tacoma Way between S 50th and S 58th Street.
Come out to show your support for our Eagle Drumline.
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ASB Christmas Movies
December can't pass by without you watching a Christmas movie. So, why not watch it all together? On Wednesday, December 15, LCA will be streaming two Christmas movies:
For Elementary and Middle School
The Grinch (live action) from 3:15-5:15pm
For High School
The Santa Clause from 6:00-8:00pm
Both will take place in the LCA Commons.
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ASB Christmas Spirit Dress
Grades Preschool - 12, show off your Christmas Spirt by participating in the Christmas dress days;
Friday, December 10: Christmas Flannel Twin Day
Monday, December 13: Christmas Morning PJ Day
Tuesday, December 14: Ugly or Nice Christmas Sweater
Wednesday, December 15: Extreme Christmas (colors/hats/etc.)
Thursday December 16: ASB Christmas best dress
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Christmas Concerts
- Early Childhood Christmas Concert:
Monday, December 6, 6:00-7:30pm
- Elementary Christmas Concert: Tuesday, December 7, 6:45-8:30pm
- Upper School Fine Arts Showcase:
Tuesday, December 14, from 6:45-9:00pm
All concerts will be held in the Life Center Auditorium. Click here for the Elementary Concert "What to Wear list".
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LCA Sports Pass
This winter sports season, LCA is offering a Family Sports Pass, valid for home basketball games and wrestling matches. The cost is $120.00 and will admit up to six family members. Family members can include parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, etc. Regular admission for games is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for students, and children under 5 years old are free. The LCA Family Sports Pass is a great way for your family to attend our home games at a reduced cost. Please note, the LCA Family Sports Pass is not valid for away games/matches, or playoff games.
To purchase and LCA Family Sports Pass, please click here.
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New Attendance Email
LCA has a new email created specifically for attendance matters. If you would like to excuse your student's absence, or if you have any questions regarding attendance, please contact us at attendance@life-christian.org.
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PEP Hours
The Life Christian Academy PEP Program (Partnering, Educating, Participating) is for parents of children in grades Kindergarten through 12. This program helps to offset the daily costs of running a school and keeps tuition increases to a minimum. Each family is responsible for 18 hours of service per school year. Since we had limited volunteer opportunities during 1st quarter, we will have a required 14 hours for this school year, beginning with 2nd Quarter. Any service not completed will be billed out at a rate of $10.00 per hour. Extended family members may complete volunteer hours for the family.
Some volunteer opportunities are:
- Attend Chapel
- Classroom Volunteer (scheduled in advance with teacher)
- Lunch or Recess Supervision
- Office Volunteer
- Athletic Events (Ticket Sales and Score Keeping)
- Christmas and Spring Concert Assistance
- Graduation Activities
- Dreams Auction
- Booster Club
More details on the PEP Hour Program can be found at our website here along with the Volunteer Interest Form and a Volunteer Application. All volunteers must have a current volunteer application on file.
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Volunteers Needed
The LCA Elementary Music department is building a production team that would assist in putting out great musicals. If you are interested in one of these areas and would like to join a fantastic team, please email Miss Geesey at dgeesey@life-christian.org
Builders: Calling all builders “Many hands make light work.” Join the builder team to build props and sets.
Costume Crew Volunteer: Volunteers meet at various times to work on projects: constructing/assembling/assisting with sizing & making alterations as needed. All skill levels welcome and appreciated!
Props Volunteers: Volunteers assist prop coordinator in the collecting of props needed for the show.
Backstage Volunteers: Supervise cast offstage before and during performance, including handing out props as needed. Attend final dress rehearsals to become familiar with performers and show.
Set Coordinator: Builders work with director to design and build sets for show and coordinate parent/volunteer help.
Set Volunteers: Assist set coordinator with painting, building, transporting, or tear down of set.
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FACTS Family App
To better serve our families, we have partnered with our current Student Information System, FACTS, to offer the FACTS Family App!
This brand-new tool will help you more easily obtain information regarding your student, classrooms, communications, and much more.
To download the FACTS Family App, please click here.
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Japan & Korea - Summer 2022
We are planning our next exciting Japan/Korea Adventure leaving June 2022.
All alumni, parents, and students entering Grades 9-12 are invited. To be part of this once in a lifetime opportunity, please register using the links below. The last day to sign up is November 23.
If you have questions, please contact sjobe@life-christian.org.
Japan and Korea tour:
Japan only tour:
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Parking Lot Safety
The safety and well-being of our students and families is our TOP priority. Please remind your students to use the designated cross walk areas when walking through the parking lot. In your drop off and pick up times, please remain in the designated drop off/pick up lane and travel cautiously, taking extra care to watch for our littlest Eagles!
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Helpful Hints
For the latest LCA news, be sure to visit the News & Announcements section of our website, as well as our Facebook page.
If you have any questions regarding your LCA billing account, please contact FACTS directly. The FACTS customer service phone number is 1.866.441.4637.
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Upcoming LCA Important Dates
November
11/24-11/26: Thanksgiving Break
December
12/5: Santa Parade
12/6: Early Childhood Christmas Concert
12/7: Elementary Christmas Concert
12/10-12/16: ASB Christmas Spirit Dress Day
12/10: HS Girls Varsity Basketball vs Bellevue Christian
12/14: Upper School Christmas Showcase
12/15: High School Christmas Pep Assembly
12/15: ASB Christmas Movies
12/16: All School Christmas Chapel
12/17-1/2: Christmas Break
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Thank you to our Major Sponsors
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