NEWS FROM THE PILGRIM ACADEMY
January 17, 2012
And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23,24
1,000 POINT CLUB — Congratulations to Megan Marienski, Isaac Clee, and Darin Walden. All scored their 1,000th point in basketball games last week. Keep up the good work.
SKATE NIGHT — The Second Skate Night of the school year will be Monday, January 30. Tickets are available through the school office. Hurry and send in your form for tickets to this great school and family activity. The fun, fellowship and exercise are more than worth the few dollars spent!
SUBSALE — Save the date for our next Senior Sub Sale, March 6, 2012. See your local TPA senior to order.
HALF DAY SESSIONS — Wednesday through Friday, January 18-20 are half sessions due to mid-term exams in our upper school. Please make sure your children have a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school.
REPORT CARDS AND TUITION — January’s tuition and all charges to your tuition account up through January 12 must be paid in full in order for the report card to be issued. All tuition information can be viewed on RENWEB.
GARDEN STATE BIBLE SCHOOL — If you would like to study the Bible on a regular basis, consider enrolling in the Garden State Bible School Monday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m. It’s not to late to enroll. The following courses will be taught. The Major Prophets, Ecclesiology, and Apologetics.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS — We want to be prepared in the event of an emergency school closing. These radio and TV stations carry our school closing information: WOND – 1400 AM, WSNJ – 107.7 FM, WYRS – 90.7 FM, FOX 29, NBC 10, ABC 6, KYW 3. You will also be contacted by the Schoolcast Notification System on your home phone and/or cell phone – whatever you have registered at the school.
PRAYER FELLOWSHIP — Parents and friends of The Pilgrim Academy are welcome to come to school on Thursday mornings at 8:50 to pray for the school and its ministry in the lives of our children and in the community. Prayer is an essential part of any ministry and we are thankful to God for those partners in this work.
Looking Ahead – JANUARY 2012
| 16 | (M) | NO SCHOOL – Dr. Martin Luther King Day |
| 18-20 | (W-F) | 12:30 Dismissal – Mid Term Exams |
| 20 | (F) | End of Second Marking Period, End of 1st Semester. |
| 22 | (Su) | TPA Choir Concert – Northfield Baptist Church – 6:00 p.m. |
| 27 | (F) | Grade Reports Sent Home |
| 30 | (M) | SKATE NIGHT – Young’s Skating Center 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Looking Ahead – FEBRUARY 2012
| 3 | (F) | Science Fair for Grades K-6; GSACS Spelling Bee |
| 12 | (Su) | TPA Choir Concert – Leeds Point Community Church – 6:00 p.m. |
| 9 | (Th) | Sr. High Fine Arts Academic Testing |
| 15,16 | (W,Th) | 12:30 Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 17-20 | (F-M) | NO SCHOOL – Winter Break |
| 17,18 | (F, Sa) | GSACS Basketball Tournament |
| 21,23,25 | (Tu,Th,Sa) | Tri State Tournament |
| 26 | (Su) | TPA Choir Concert – Mainland Baptist Church – 6:00 p.m. |
