As spring break quickly approaches, we wanted to remind you of the important requirements and instructions for participants. Please review the information below so your student will be prepared on Monday for the assembly.

Pixie Cut:

      ·   Students should come to school with their hair already cut.

Donating hair for Beautiful Lengths:

     ·  Students have been given direction on how to cut and bag donated

        hair. 

      ·  Girls are encouraged to cut their hair prior to Monday, April 6^th.  This

        is to allow for it to be styled.

      ·  Girls are able to have their hair cut at the assembly on Monday, but

        we will not be able to style it. If this option is chosen:

            o  Please come to school with hair clean and free of any products.

            o  Please schedule a personal appointment to have your student’s

              hair styled.  Appointments should be made after school hours at

              your convenience. 

Boys/Girls shaving hair:

* Reminder:  Fundraising money is due to the middle school office on

                     or before Wednesday, April 15^th. 

     A surprise for the students came at the end of the assembly when they were challanged to raise $20,000.00 dollars as a middle school.  If they can reach this goal Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Cusick, Mrs. McFarren, Mrs. Whitaker, and Mrs. Cavanaugh will have their hair cut short (pixie cut).  Not to be out done Mr. Matthies, Mr. Mayer, and Mr. Mounce informed students that the grade level which rasies the most pledges would have first choice in shaving one of their heads! This hair cut will be given by the student in each grade level who individually raises the most pledges.  The grade level that raises the second most would have the next choice and so on.

     The students were encouraged to take a fundraiser packet as the left the assembly and it was exciting to find out that we ran out!  More packets are now available in the Middle School Office.  Please note that the contracts are due back in the Middle School Office by Wednesday, February 11th.  This is a change from the date previously listed on the contract.  Any male student not participating in the fundraiser will need a hair cut by this same date, February 11th. 

     If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact us.  We can be reached at either 244–3225, ext.1008 / 1305 or at mthomas@christianacademyschools.org / gmounce@christianacademyschools.org . 

Again, the dates for this collection are January 26th-February 9th.

     We briefly shared a general perspective of the fundraiser with the students prior to Christmas break.  Below we would like to share more specifically with you so that you can help your student in making a decision regarding their participation in the fundraiser.  We pray that your student(s) will participate, especially because this is a great opportunity for them to learn about sacrificing one’s self for another.  We would also like to encourage you to consider participating in this fundraiser with your child.  Also, if you are a hair stylist and would like to donate your time for this event please let us know.

·         Funds raised will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on behalf of Tyler Hanson and family.

·         Funds will be raised by students through collecting pledges for having their hair shaved, cut or donated.

·         Boys will be allowed to grow their hair until April 6^th, 2009; at which time they will have it shaved off (# 3  

      guard or less) during an assembly at school.

·         Girls will be able to do one of the following:

o        Have their hair shaved.

o        Have their hair cut very short (pixie cut).

§ Hair will need to be cut (at your expense) the weekend prior to Monday, April 6^th, 2009.

o        Have an 8 inch length of their hair donated (needs to have at least a 6 inch ponytail now).

§ Hair (pony tail) will be cut during an assembly at school – Monday, April 6^th, 2009.

§ Must see Mrs. Hayes for additional guidelines.

§ Hair to be donated to Beautiful Lengths: an organization sponsored by Pantene.

·         Any student that does not want to cut their hair may raise pledges for another student.

·         Any male student not participating will need a hair cut by Wednesday, February 11^th, 2009.

·         Once all pledges have been collected they should be turned into the Middle School office by 

        Wednesday, April 15^th, 2009.

     We have an opportunity as a school to continue to show care and compassion toward the Hanson family, as well as the many families that are reached by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Please encourage your student to participate in some way and know that you are welcome to join them by participating as well.  Attached you will find a fundraiser contract, we are asking for your signature along with that of your student.  It will serve as an indication of your willingness to allow your son or daughter to participate in the fundraiser.  Please sign and return the contract by Thursday, February 5^th, 2009.  Again, any male student not participating in the fundraiser will need a hair cut based on school guidelines by Wednesday, February 11^th, 2009.  If you get the chance check out Tyler’s lastes video: A Day In The Life of Tyler Hanson .

     If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.  We can be reached at either

244–3225, ext.1008 / 1305 or at mthomas@christianacademyschools.org / gmounce@christianacademyschools.org . 

     In order to change things around, as it relates to those two areas, I want to offer a special jeans day to all students that did not receive a log entry during the 1^st quarter.  They will have the opportunity to wear jeans on Tuesday, 12/16.  The purpose is to reinforce the positive; those students not receiving log entries.  The students will be given a coupon in homeroom this week that they will turn in, on the above date, to their HR teachers.  As well, a list of those students will be given to each teacher. 

     There may be some concern from students that they were overlooked.  Some may feel it is not fair for them to be excluded.  Please know that we strive to be fair, consistent, and as accurate as possible.  We have done a good job at this as it relates to consequences, on the other hand we have not done a good job as it relates to positive reinforcement; thus the special jeans day.  Overall, your students do well in following the standards placed before them.  You are to be congratulated and your students as well, for receiving this honor.  Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in the education of your student(s). 

     Please note that your student(s) will again have the opportunity to participate in a special jeans day during the 3^rd and 4^th quarters of this school year. 

Congratualtions to the following homeroom winners!

Mrs. Tapp                Greece

Mrs. Cusick              Australia

Mrs. Fornwalt           Denmark

Mrs. McFarren          Japan

The following link will give parents and students more detailed information on Governor’s Cup competitions that the Academic Team will be participating in this year: http://www.kaac.com/govcup/index.html. The MathCOUNTS competition will be held on February 28th at the University of Louisville.

You can also e-mail Mrs. Cox (lcox@christianacademyschools.org) or Mrs. Preston (mpreston@christianacademyschools.org) with any questions or comments.

Tuesday – Crayola Day: Choose one color or wear as many colors as you can.  If you are going to wear tights (on any day) remember that knee length shorts or skirts are to be worn over tights.

 Wednesday – Holi-Day Dress as your favorite holiday! You may wear holiday colors or dress as a character associated with a holiday.

Thursday – CAL Spirit Day Show your CAL pride! Wear any CAL logo clothing.

Friday – Decades Day Any decade will do! Choose a decade and dress modestly.