Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots Spring Season 2014

Who: Students in grades K3-5th What: $77 for the 7-week session When: Wednesdays 3-3:45pm.  March 26th - May 14 Where: On-site at Tri-State Christian Academy Contact: Kevin Schneider - 302-222-6184 or kevin@soccershots.org

Register and pay online at http://newcastle.ssreg.org

Soccer Shots is a national leader in youth soccer development.  Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer.  Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development.  Soccer Shots has been ranked #1 in Children's Fitness two years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine.

www.soccershots.org

Read To Succeed

We are excited to once again be participating in the Read to Succeed program. With this program students in K5-6th grade can earn a free ticket to Six Flags America by just reading for 6 hours! Attached below are a letter with the details of this program and the reading log that will need to be returned to Mrs. Britton or the Main Office by February 24th. ReadToSucceed_Parent_Letter_20132014(1)

ReadToSucceed_Student_Reading_Log_20132014(1)

Senior Link Results

Congratulations to the following winners of the links competition:

1st place - winning a pizza party

K-5 Mrs. Earlston

2nd Mrs. Horton

4th Mrs. Simpson

2nd place - winning an ice cream party

1st Mrs. Baker

2nd Mrs. Schewe

3rd Mrs. Smith

3rd place - winning a treat bag

K-3 Mrs. Campbell

K-4 Mrs. Eichmann

K-4 Ms. Brandon

5th Mrs. Pfenninger

In the middle and high school .. .

1st place -winning dress down February 10-14

9th Mrs. Koon

2nd place - winning dress down February 10-11

6th Mrs. Rash

7th Mrs.Kocher

7th Mrs. McAndrews

8th Mrs. Chambers

10th Mrs. Smith

11th Mrs. Burrows

NOTE: Students may wear jeans (No skinny jeans), sweat pants (No yoga pants), t-shirts, hoodies, hats, etc. No backless shoes please

Link Up With The Seniors!

It's time to

LINK UP WITH THE SENIORS!

JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 7

Tri-State Christian Academy's senior class is kicking off our annual class links competition.  Each class attempts to build the longest link chain by purchasing links for 25cents.  The chains will be displayed in the cafeteria so that the students can see their progress.  Each day the seniors will collect the money from each homeroom teacher and add the links!

The students will be competing within their own groups:

K-3 -- K-5 1st -- 2nd grades 3rd -- 5th grades Middle/ High School

PRIZES:

Elementary: 1st Place - Pizza/Movie Party 2nd Place - (any class with 250 links) - Ice Cream Party

Middle/High - 1st Place - 5 dress down days 2nd Place - (any class with 250 links) - Ice Cream Party

High School Drama Production

Tri-State Christian Academy's High School Drama Department

presents

H.G. Wells' Classic

THE TIME MACHINE

By: Tim Kelly

produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

TSCA AUDITORIUM

SHOW TIMES:  FRIDAY JANUARY 31     7PM

                   SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1     3PM/7PM

TICKET PRICES:  ADULTS     $6

                        STUDENTS: $4

                        CHILDREN UNDER FIVE: FREE ADMISSION

Purse Sale

Date:  Saturday, January 18th

Time: 10am-2pm

Location:  Cafeteria of Tri-State Christian Academy

The Helping Hands Committee will hold a purse resale to benefit TSCA families currently facing hardships.  They have OVER 100 brand new and gently used purses to sell.  Be sure to come early for the best selection of top name-brand items.

Meet the Author

Mrs. Criddle is a veteran teacher at TSCA, being with us (ECS/ECA/TSCA) for over 20 years! She currently teaches High School Math and English and serves as our Senior Advisor. We couldn't be more proud of her most recent accomplishment, and hope that you will join Crossroads Bible Church on Sunday, January 12th as she shares the story behind her newly published book. Please see attachment for details. God's Plan for Peons Book Release Flyer-1

BIG YELLOW BUS CAMPAIGN

Click to MAKE A DONATION TOWARDS OUR "BIG YELLOW BUS" CAMPAIGN.   All donations are Tax-Deductible.  

Thank you for your support of TSCA and may God bless you richly.

Christmas Updates

Get your 1st edition Tri-State Christmas Ornament for just $5.00! Pre-order ONLY at the PTF meeting tomorrow night, December 12th. Cash payment must be included with your order. Ornaments will be delivered to students on Tuesday, December 17th. If supply allows, Mrs. Harris will have a "Cash and Carry" table from 2:30-3:30 beginning on Tuesday and continue until supply is depleted. Only 50 ornaments are available, be sure to get one! Toys for Tots - We have extended our Toys For Tots drive through tomorrow, December 12th. Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy to help a child in need this Christmas. The collection box will be in the Main Lobby during the school day and then at the PTF meeting in the evening.

Candy Cane Lane Pictures - Please find attached the Candy Cane Lane Picture Order Form. Sample pictures and extra order forms are available in the Main Office. Please be sure to place your order by Friday, December 13th to ensure delivery by Christmas.

Reminder: School will dismiss at Noon on Friday, December 20th, Aftercare is not available that day. School will be closed for Christmas Break from December 23rd - January 3rd. Enjoy this time with your family!

Christmas Extravaganza

TSCA's Christmas Extravaganza

Friday, December 6, 2013

11th Grade Benefit Dinner, Senior Silent Auction and Children's Christmas Program!

On Friday, December 6th TSCA will hold our annual Christmas Extravaganza - An exciting evening filled with food, shopping and entertainment.  Everyone is invited for night of Family Fun!

Ham Dinner - The Junior class will host a Ham Dinner from 5pm-7pm in the cafeteria.  Donations are gladly accepted and will benefit this year's prom.  Have your family & friends join you for dinner before heading upstairs for the Program.

Silent Auction - The Senior class hosts their annual silent action in the library beginning at 5:00pm.  Be sure to stop by and place your bid on some wonderful items including Gift Cards, Home Goods and much more.  You don't want to miss this opportunity.

Music Program - The program will be held in the Auditorium and begins at 7pm. Our students in K3-K5 will start off the night with their portion of the program, then the middle and high school choir and our Elementary students will perform.  Students in Grades 1-5 will be performing "Candy Cane Lane", a musical everyone is sure to enjoy! 

We hope to see you there!

Tip-Off Tournament

Basketball season begins this weekend with our Tip-Off Tournament! Come out to cheer on your Crusaders! Tonight's game are scheduled for 4pm, 5:30 and 7pm with our Varsity Boys playing at 7pm. Tomorrow's games will be held at 9am, 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm with Our Varsity Girls will play at 9am and Noon, Our Varsity Boys will also play (Time TBA).

Admission fees for basketball games are $4/Adult, $2/Student or $10/Family. There are seasonal Basketball Passes being sold at the front office or starting this weekend at the gate. $75.00 for a family pass to get into all home games. MS games will not be charging entrance fee unless those games are followed by JV or Varsity games, then there will be a gate fee at the start of those games.

Family Service Opportunity: We need parents to man the gate, please contact the front office if you would like to get your service hours to help at the gate during this basketball season.

Annual Cookie Walk

On Friday, November 22nd from 6-9pm and Saturday, November 23rd from 9am-2pm the PTF will hold our 3rd Annual Cookie Walk & Bake Sale.  You will have the choice between a $5.00 and $10.00 box to stuff full of delicious treats or purchase a whole specialty dessert such as cake, pie or pumpkin roll!  This event is open to the public so be sure to invite everyone you know!  Contact Melissa VanLeer at 443-553-4299 with questions.

Spirit Week

2013 SPIRIT WEEK

October 7-11th

Monday---FANaticDay - Support your favorite sports team!

Tuesday---Duo/Trio Day - Find a partner or 2 & dress alike!

Wednesday--- 6th - 12th grade: Decade Day - Each grade will represent their chosen decade!
K3 - 5th grade:Wacky Wednesday - mix/match, crazy hair, the wackier the better!

Thursday---Color Wars - Each Grade will show their colors!

Friday---Crusader Day - Wear your red, black & white with pride!

PTF Spirit Night

What: PTF Spirit Night

Where: Pizza Hut - Elkton, MD

When: Wednesday, November 6th 5-9pm

Why: A portion of all sales will be donated to Tri-State Christian Academy!

Dine-In, Carryout or have your Pizza Hut favorites Delivered to you; just make sure to tell them you are supporting the Tri-State fundraiser when you pay.

Fall Fundraiser

Please support Tri-State Christian Academy by offering these highest-quality Yankee Candle brand products to family and friends alike!  Yankee Candle products make excellent gifts for any occasion, holidays (especially Christmas), birthdays, anniversaries and housewarmings. A catalog, order sheets, instructions and prize descriptions were sent home with students on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.  The end date is Monday, September 30, 2013.  Delivery date is Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

You can also order online at --> Yankee Candle Fundraising (group number is 990022020)

All profits are used towards activities and purchases for Tri-State Christian Academy.  Thank you for your participation!

Back2School Bash

Join us tonight at 6:30 to kick of the school year with a night of fireworks, food, fun and fellowship at Tri-State Christian Academy! Admission is Free. Unlimited inflatables and games cost $7. Concessions will be available as well.

New Lunch Ordering Process

We are excited to announce that you will be able to order you child's lunches online through ParentsWeb this year!  In line with our goal to "GO GREEN" we will no longer be sending home weekly order forms with the students, instead you will be able to view the lunch calendar and order directly through ParentsWeb. The menu is now available for the entire month of September. Orders must be placed by midnight prior to the day you wish to receive lunch (example: If your child would like Chick-Fil-A on Tuesday you must place your order by midnight on Monday). We will continue to collect payment on a daily basis for lunches ordered. Payment should be sent with each child to their homeroom teacher clearly marked for that day's lunch.

Below are the steps to placing your lunch order: • Log in to ParentsWeb • Under the Student Information tab, click Lunch • Scroll to the bottom of the screen Click "Create Web Order", the menu list will appear • Enter the quantity of lunch items you wish to order for each child • Once you have entered the total items for your family click "Order Items " • A total cost for all items ordered will appear • You're Done! It's that's easy   =)

Maryland State Approved Nonpublic School

Tri-State Christian Academy, Inc. is a Maryland Department of Education approved non-public school for Kindergarten, Elementary school (grades 1 through 8) and Secondary school (grades 9 through 12) education programs.

New School Year Information

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: August 27th  All students 1st - 12th grade will attend convocation at 8:30 am in school auditorium (parents are invited to stay too!).  Students in K3-K5 will report directly to their classrooms. BACK2SCHOOL BASH: September 6th.  Mark you calendars now for a guaranteed night of fun, food, fellowship and an AMAZING fireworks show!  6:30 - nightfall.

Drama Production

TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S

MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA DEPARTMENT

PRESENTS

Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th at 7pm

Ticket Price - Adults: $7.00 Children: $5.00 Under 5: Free 146 Appleton Rd. Elkton MD 21921