YOUR School news for September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024 | Quarter 1, Week 5

Weekly news & updates

Upcoming Events

THIS FRIDAY - National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony during Upper School Chapel, 10:00 AM

Tuesday, September 17th - Patriot Giving Day

Wednesday, September 25th - See You At The Pole and Donuts with Dad

Friday, September 27th - Noon Dismissal (K-12th only)

Friday, September 27th - Homecoming Football Game

Saturday, September 28th - High School Homecoming Dance

Monday, October 7th - C3 Seminar (Speaker is Shannon Kendrick), 6:30 PM

Thursday, October 10th - Picture Re-takes

October 14th - 18th - Spirit Week!

Friday, October 18th - Report cards available on FACTS.

Monday, October 21st - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

Friday, October 25th - Noon Dismissal (All grades)

Monday, October 28th - Fall Break (No School)

Save the date!

Shannon Kendrick will speak at 6:30 PM on Monday, October 7th in the Pathway worship center. Ms. Kendrick is a public speaker, specialist in government and community relations, and has an amazing testimony of God's faithfulness and provision. The event is FREE and open to the public. Parents may earn two (2) volunteer hours for attending. All upper school students are strongly encouraged to attend. (Sponsored by: Master's Academy, Christian FM, and Pathway Church)

Important News & Information

Lunch Orders - Orders for next week must be placed through your FACTS family portal by midnight on Thursday. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the menu and click ORDER ITEMS. Also, make sure there are funds in your lunch account BEFORE ordering. Lunch ordering instructions may be found HERE.

Yearbooks - Special early-bird pricing through October 17th! Order HERE. Order now to secure the best price!

Step-Up Verification - There is a new process in place: EMA will email parents/guardians and request approval of payments. PLEASE LOOK FOR THESE EMAILS FROM STEP-UP.

Tutoring - Tutors are available to help your student. Please reach out to Robin Harwick for information and cost.

Praying Parents - Meet in the Lower School lobby on Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday mornings at 8 AM to pray for 15 minutes over our school. Email Monica Washington for more information.

Proposition 4 - Senator Grall will speak at Pathway Church on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM on this topic.

Class B CDL Drivers Needed - Do you have a CDL-B license with passenger endorsement? If yes, please contact Steve Boyer.

Athletic News

Announcements:

Girls Soccer - Middle and High School girls who are interested in playing soccer, please see or email Coach Sutter.

All HOME game tickets are purchased ONLINE only:

HOME GAME TICKETS

GAMES THIS WEEK:

Monday

Middle School Volleyball @ HOME v. Wade Christian, 4:00 PM

JV Volleyball @ HOME v. Westwood, 5:00 PM

Varsity Volleyball @ HOME v. Westwood, 6:00 PM

Tuesday

JV Volleyball @ HOME v. Synergy Academy, 4:00 PM

Middle School Volleyball @ HOME v. Calvary Christian PSL, 5:00 PM

Varsity Volleyball @ HOME v. Calvary Christian PSL, 6:00 PM

Thursday

JV Volleyball @ Pineapple Cove, 6:30 PM

Friday

Middle School Volleyball @ Imagine (Game played at Vero Fitness), 4:30 PM

Varsity Football @ HOME (Leisure Square), 7:00 PM

LAST WEEK'S SCORES:

9/3

Middle School Volleyball defeated Palm Bay Academy 2-1

JV Volleyball lost to Somerset Prep 0-2

Varsity Volleyball lost to Somerset Prep 1-3

9/5

JV football defeated Merritt island Christian 58-12

Middle School Volleyball lost to Brevard Heat 0-2

JV Volleyball lost to Brevard Heat 0-2

Varsity Volleyball lost to Brevard Heat 0-3

9/6

Golf defeated Morningside 47-55

Varsity Football defeated Lake Mary Prep 40-34

GO PATRIOTS!

Upper School News

Important dates:

Wednesday, September 11th - SGA meeting (all officers and class reps must attend)

Friday, September 13th - NHS Induction (during chapel)

Tuesday, September 17th - Warner University on campus for Seniors, 9:15 AM in Room U8

Tuesday, September 24th - Stetson University on campus for Seniors, 9:15 AM in Room U8

Saturday, September 28th - High School Homecoming Dance

Thursday, October 10th - Palm Beach Atlantic University on campus for Seniors, 9:15 AM in Room U8

Message from Dr. Brewer:

Here is an article each parent is strongly encouraged to read which addresses confronting the mental health crisis among teens in America today. Dr. Denison offers Christ-centered solutions at the close of the article.

Article for Parents of Teens

Lower School News

Important dates:

Wednesday, September 25th - See You At The Pole and Donuts with Dad

Friday, October 4th - Bach Tea (3rd Grade)

Friday, October 25th - Little Women & Men (5th Grade)

EAL (Elementary Athletic League) - Registration is now open. Return your paperwork and payment before the season start date. Interested in volunteering? Email Mr. VanArsdall

EAL PACKET

Volunteer Opportunities

Each family (K-12th) is asked to give 20 hours of volunteer service to waive their Advancement Fee. All hours are logged into your FACTS family portal and must be completed by May 1st. Click the button below for instructions on how to log your hours.

INSTRUCTIONS

Lunchroom - Helpers needed. Email Kaitlyn Vendryes

Athletic Home Games - Gate and Concessions helpers needed. Email Steve Boyer

Christmas Parade Float - Helpers needed. Email Jerry Cutshall

Yearbook Photographers - Email Jessica Samons

EAL - Helpers needed (can be high school students) - Email Jason VanArsdall

Bus Drivers (must have CDL class B) - Email Steve Boyer

Puppet Stage - Upper School Spanish needs materials (PVC pipes and curtain) and construction help! Email Senora Gonzalez for details.

More volunteer opportunities may be found in the Announcements section of your FACTS family portal or reach out to your Room Parent.

Support Master's Academy

Patriot Giving Day

On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution.

Make a gift to the Annual Fund on September 17th to support Christ-centered education. Gifts will directly benefit classroom wish lists, the teacher Christmas bonus fund, and STEAM education initiatives.

Make a donation of $1,787 or more and receive a plush Patriot throw blanket!

GIVE HERE

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Master's Academy of Vero Beach | www.mastersvb.org