N O W E A P O N S
A new sign posted on the front entrance to LCA reminds students and staff as well as visitors that weapons are not permitted on school grounds. Conference officials provided all schools with the notice to be displayed prominently in compliance with state laws.
B A B Y U P D A T E
All is well at the Barto house with mommy and baby home after only a week in the hospital following Arleigh Montana’s birth on December 27. Minor lung complications due to the three-week-early arrival by c-section were quickly resolved in the Neonatal ICU. Birth weight and length were 8 pounds, 4 ounces and 20.5 inches.
Big sister Aurelia loves the newcomer but doesn’t like to hear her cry. Daddy changed his mind about the name just hours before her birth – ask about the story if you haven’t heard it yet. J Mrs. Barto expects to return to the classroom on March 9.
N E W L Y W E D S
Part-time teacher Sarah Jackson and her fiancé Jose happily tied the knot on New Year’s Day. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Monzon, and best wishes for happiness!
P I C T U R E O R D E R S
Don’t forget to contact Lisa Krick if you want to order your child’s school photos that were taken in November. E-mail kricketfotography@yahoo.com or phone 407.221.3472. You’ll need to specify the sample you want as well as which package (prices range from $15 to $35). Individual sheets are $10, and a CD is $40.
R E P O R T C A R D S
Second quarter report cards will be distributed next week after the holiday.
F A R E W E L L S
Students and staff sadly bid adieu to three classmates recently. Jimmy and Jason Fine’s family moved back to their house in Kentucky that had been on the market for quite some time but never sold. For photos and details, go to
kentuckyliving2008.blogspot.com
Arielle Gearheart has temporarily moved to the home of her maternal grandparents in Florida and is expected to return to LCA in the fall.
See Mr. Sargeant or Arielle’s parents if you wish to contact her.
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S
A week ago Tuesday, Mr. Russell (Zachary and Byron’s grandfather) did a Native American program for us.
He showed us many interesting things and did lots of demonstrations. Mr. Russell, a Cherokee Indian, came dressed in leggings he had made himself. He showed the school Native American tools for hunting. He took us outside and threw the addle-addle spear a long ways. The blowgun was incredible and accurate, too. He played songs on many different native flutes made of river cane. It was very lovely. — written byChelsea Rachel and Byron Russell
On Thursday, a young man by the name of Andrew Mashchak came to show us a wonderful presentation about dry ice. He told us that dry ice is made from compressed carbon dioxide. He did all kinds of cool experiments like making bubbles float and making bubbles filled with carbon. He told us all kinds of interesting things that will benefit our lives. We all enjoyed it very much. — written by Sidney Pitts
N E W T R E A S U R E R
Hats off to Apison Church Member Mark Eirich, who has agreed to serve as the School Treasurer. Mark is also a member of the School Board. He can be reached by phone at 774.3898 or through e-mails to markeirich@gmail.com.
S C H O O L C L O S I N G S
LCA closings due to inclement weather are posted on local TV Stations 3, 9 and 12 and also are reported by most radio stations. Reports are generally available by 6 a.m., and our school is listed as Apison SDA.
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