Honor Roll List and Acsi Fine Arts

The Mission of Cedar Grove Academy is Preschool, Lower School, to give a quality Christian Education Middle School emphasizing traditional Biblical values. Website: www.cgca.org A Ministry of Crossroads Bible Church Pastor Robert Lundgren 215-379-3096 – church 215-725-3383 - school

#28 5/4/12 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: FINE ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA: Plan to join us tonight, Friday, May 7, at 7:30 Yesterday we celebrated our National pm, at Crossroads Bible Church (855 Old Day of prayer. Our entire school Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA (over 300 students) gathered outside, near our 19006). Come and enjoy the music from the flagpole for prayer. Two children from each class, beginners and advanced bands, Fine Arts grades 1 – 8, and some of our teachers led us in a Choir, piano solos, Praise Dance, and vocal season of prayer. Classes also took extra time solos. Also, some of the students who throughout the day to speak of the importance of competed in the Speech Meet will give their prayer and gave opportunities for prayer. It was a oral presentations. blessing to be able to stand outside and proudly broadcast our prayers for all to hear. We live in the most amazing country on earth. Special emphasis was placed on praying for our nation, our troops, FAMILY FUN DAY: our government, and world leaders. They also Thanks to all who helped with “Family Fun prayed for the victims of tornadoes, for good Day” (aka country fair). A special thanks goes behavior, and to respect one another. Throughout to Mrs. Joye Nottage, our Country Fair the day, classes had special times of prayer as well. Coordinator. There were many positives and The theme for 2012 National Day of Prayer is “One plenty of “thank you’s” to share. It was great Nation Under God!” Psalm 33:12 – “Blessed is to see so many, willingly and happily, step up the Nation whose God is the Lord.” st and do what needed to be done to make the The following students prayed: 1 grade: Jeremiah nd day a success. It was unfortunate, but we felt Farfan & Czariah Castelo, 2 grade: Sarah Lewis, it necessary to move most of our events Adharsh Siju, Marsheeda Gilliard & Alex Williams, rd indoors due to a poor forecast. In spite of all 3 grade: Nuri Ferguson & Jonathan Rodebaugh, the changes we had an amazing turnout. We had some new events this year with the band, choir, praise dance team, and puppet team PASTOR’S APPRECIATION BRUNCH: performing. Though the forecast was too cold to plan for the dunk tank, we added a popular new game this year – the 3 point shoot out. This past week we hosted a Pastor’s Day here at the Academy. Thank you to all who helped to make it go so well, and thanks to everyone who brought OPEN HOUSE : Wed., May 9th – 8:30 am something in for the brunch. The puppet team, - noon praise dance team, and choir performed. Rachel Please extend an invitation to parents of Curry and Billy Rodebaugh gave speech prospective students to visit CGCA for Open presentations. A special thanks goes to Pastor House on Wednesday, May 9th, from 8:30 am Dave and his wife, Milly Poteat, for organizing and to noon. Visitors are welcome to visit managing the day. We had representation from nearly 20 different churches. Thank you pastors for taking time out of your busy schedules to visit our th PTF MEETING: Tuesday, May 8 - 7pm children and show them how much you care. th Our next PTF meeting is on Tuesday, May 8 , Several pastors volunteered to speak in chapel in at 7 pm. Come enjoy the fellowship and be a the future and many good connections were made. part of all that is happening through the PTF DATES: TRACK & FIELD SCHEDULE: Thur May 3 National Day of Prayer Wed., May 9 - Last Practice – Tookany Creek 3 – Fri May 4 Fine Arts Extravaganza at 4:30 Crossroads pm Bible Church 7:30 pm Sat., May 12- Track & Field Meet @ Bangor Mid-quarter grades available on Memor Headmaster at www.cgca.org Tues May 8 Outdoor Concert 9 am – informal ial Park day PTF Meeting 7 pm Wed May 9 Open House – 8:30 – Noon MID-QUARTER: Be sure to check your child’s Thur-Fri May 10-11 8th grade trip grades on Headmaster. We are at the middle of Sat May 12New Student Testing th Mon-Fri May 21-25 Spirit Week the 4 quarter and everyone wants to finish the Wed-Thur May 23-24 Field Days year well. You can access Headmaster from the Competitions CGCA website (www.cgca.org) at the bottom of Fri May 25 NOON the Home page. Call the office at 215-725-3383 DISMISSAL DCO if you have a question. Mon May 28 NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

SPIRIT WEEK: May 21st – May 25th is Spirit Week

LOWER SCHOOL Mon. May 21 Monotone Monday - Students may wear any solid color outfit Tues. May 22 Patriotic Day - Dress in red, white, and blue Wed. May 23 Blue/Gold Day - Field Day - Poster Thurs. May 24 Blue/Gold Day - Field Day - Hat Day Fri. May 25 Sports Day - Wear any sports team

MIDDLE SCHOOL Mon. May 21 Monotone Monday - Each class wears a color: Secord 5th - Green McGinley 5/6 - White Stum 6th - Red Drinkwater 7th - Blue Neff 8th - Black Tues. May 22 Twin Day Tuesday - Find your look alike Wed. May 23 Wacky Wednesday - How crazy can you be? + Field Day - Poster Thur. May 24 Team Color Thursday - Wear your Blue & Gold + Field Day - Hat Fri. May 25 Philly Phriday - Wear ANY Philly Sports Team

FIELD DAY: Wed., May 23 & Thurs., May 24 Our Annual Field Days competition is 3 weeks away. Students are anticipating the fun, excitement, school spirit, and team work that will take place. Christian sportsmanship is the main emphasis. Parents, relatives, and friends are invited to attend and cheer the students in the various events. - Students must wear long pants on the day their class competes in the Field Day games. - Students should wear clothing that is the color of their team (blue or gold) on the two Field Days. - A few parent volunteers are needed. Please call the office (215-725-3383) if you would like to help sell baked goods or lunch on one of the Field Days. Assignments will be made on a first-come first-served basis. - Donations of baked goods are appreciated for either of the two days. Thank you. Wednesday, May 23 Thursday, May 24 9:00 - 9:45 - Kindergarten 9:00 - 9:45 - Grade 5 9:55 - 10:40 - Grade 1 9:55 -10:40 - Grade 6 10:45 - 11:30 - Grade 2 10:45 -11:30 - Grade 7 11:30 - 1:30 - Lunch 11:30 - 1:30 - Lunch

CGCA AND UNITED WAY : I.D. #1197 You can designate your United Way contributions to be used for CGCA. Two of our programs (Discovery Center and Daycare) meet the requirements to be a part of the United Way Donor Choice Program. All you need to do is designate your United Way contribution to Cedar Grove Christian Academy and use our I.D. #1197 on the pledge form. Thank you very PUPPET MINISTRY We would like to make you aware of a very worthy need here at CGCA. Several of the puppets we use in our puppet ministry here at ATTENTION PARENTS: Please print this the Academy were recently damaged while in weekly newsletter or write a note and send it in storage. This puppet ministry, run by our very to your child’s teacher with your signature, by own ventriloquist and puppet directors Mina Wednesday, letting us know that you have read Russell and Brenda Kuleck, is exceptional the weekly newsletter and your Middle School utilizing black light puppets. These puppets that child will receive 1 merit. Your lower school have been destroyed need to be replaced. This child will receive points toward a competition for style of puppet costs between $125 and $210. We lost 9 of our best puppets. Any help you care to give would be greatly appreciated.

AVON FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CGCA NEW BUILDING:

Thanks to all the families who participated WILL YOU HELP US GET THE WORD in our Campaign-7 Avon fundraiser for CGCA’s new gym building. Our Avon OUT? fundraiser will be ongoing for the whole Cedar Grove would like to encourage families to year. get the word out about our school and the SILENT AUCTION ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE: Please call the office (215-725-3383) if you’re You can call me with your orders (mention benefits of Christian education. You can do this interested in purchasing one of the following: by placing printed information about CGCA in 1. Camp of the Woods Pay only the starting bid which is $50 your church and/or other ministries you are P. O. Box 250 Get a certificate for $250 towards a week at camp (either 8/18- involved with. With their approval, we will 8/25 or 8/25-9/11 provide you with this information. We know you Speculator, NY 12164Value $250 are committed to Christian education because 2. Carson-Simpson Farm Pay only $25 3405 Davisville Rd Get a certificate for $100 towards 1 week for the 2012 season Hatboro, PA 19040 Call 215-659-0232 to find out the cost of a one week camp attendance.

3. High Point Camp Pay only $50 200 Chapel Road Get a certificate for one free week at Camp for the 2012 season HONOR ROLL LIST AND ACSI FINE are day camps. Be sure to sign up early so you AR are not placed on a waiting list: TS FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS AND Camp 570 967 Hallstead, PA – Iroquoina 2577 Soccer Camp (July 17- RE 23) SU Camp 610 346 Kintnerville, PA LT Haycock 7155 S Mt. Gilead 717 629 Stroudsburg, PA AR 0920 Camp 610 469 Spring City, PA E Sankanac 6320 ATTACHED TO THIS EDITION OF Word of Life 1-800- Schroon Lake, NY CGCA NEWSLETTER 965-7177 Haluwasa 609 561 Hammonton, NJ 3081 High Point 610 286 Geigertown, PA Camp 5942 Carson 215 659 Willow Grove, PA Simpson’s 0232 Farm Day Camp Good News 215-324- Phila., PA Cam Day 1112 Camp Camp Men- 215-679- Quakertown, PA O-Lan 5144

EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION: Thursday, June 14, 2012 The eighth grade graduation will take place on Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 pm at Crossroads : July 17-23 SOCCER CAMP Bible Church, 855 Old Huntingdon Pike. Camp Iroquoina is a great Christian camp Graduation is a special time to recognize the where soccer skills are developed and refined achievements of the eighth graders. Everyone under Christian leaders who love both soccer is welcome to attend. Even though graduates and children. Students who attend Camp will wear graduation gowns, dress guidelines Iroquoina return with improved soccer skills should be followed for clothing under the and show growth in their Christian life. gowns: Registration information is available at http://iroquoina.org/summer-camps/soccer- Girls: Dresses or skirts should have hemlines camp . If you are interested in transportation no more than 1” above the middle of the knee to Camp Iroquoina, please send a note to and modest necklines. school for Mr. Howard. Boys: Shirts, neckties, regular shoes (no sneakers), and dress pants should be worn. SUMMER CHRISTIAN CAMPS: Children School hair guidelines should be carefully enjoy and benefit from camp experiences. The followed. following is a list of some excellent Christian camps for your family to consider. All are CGCA will have a reception immediately overnight camps except for the last few, which following the eighth grade graduation in the fellowship hall. Although there may be other celebrations or gatherings, this reception is the only school-sponsored BAND – Good

AJ Fuentes 7D Fine Arts Festival Alisha Leach 5S Andre Cherry 7D Andre HardingPraise the Lord for our 6M Billy RodebaughMiddle School students 6M Cashmine Jenkins 5S who participated in the Charles Bristol 5M ACSI Fine Arts Festival on Chelsea Whack 5M Christian CherryApril 20 in Bear, DE. A big 5S Eton Hiller 5Sthank you to the teachers Gerald Holland 5S Jacob Myersand 7D many parents who Jeremiah Sterling 7D volunteered their day. Jeremy Madrid 6S Justin JohnsonEveryone had a wonderful 5S Justis Morganday, and our students 5M Katelynn Young 5S honored their parents, Keith MacIntyre 5S Luke Howard 5S Madison Harris 6S

Piano Solo - Good Student Name Grade Award Art CategoryCeline Derricks Cristina Menezes 8 Excellent Pure Media Dafna Karikari 8 Excellent Pure Media Sakinah Hall 8 Excellent Assemblages (3-D) Cayla Craft 6 Good Mixed Media Chantal Porter 6 Excellent 3 Dimensional Mya Rivers 6 Excellent Traditional Objects Dayanna Deburow 6 Excellent 3 Dimensional CHOIR - Excellent Briona Spruill THIRD GRADE Dafna Karikari FOURTH GRADE SIXTH GRADE *Taylor Barge Louis Hardy CierraIII Brown Jalen Barksdale Mikayla Brown Tiana BaldwinMarvens Calixte Jeff Boursiquot Christopher Calixte Kamryn Coleman Tyrone Grant Keith Dantzler XMi’Aonna Outen Stephanie Hall *Devin Downing VictoriaCEDAR Pham GROVE CHRISTIANSemaj ACADEMY Hazzard * Madison Fennell AliyahHONOR Phillips ROLL – THIRD QUARTERJoseph –Lee APRIL 2012 *Nuri Ferguson A J Fuentes Jordan Tisdale *Jeremy Madrid *Sarah Florido *DISTINGUISHED – “A”s MERITORIOUS*Talon Mannings – “A”s AND “B”s Ka’Ron Forrest X HONOR ROLLS – NO “U”sJordyn (unsatisfactory) Melvin Martin Harris Andre CherryFIFTH GRADE James Moore Breanna Hellams Voltaire Cadishon *Mya Rivers Kayla Hiller XCassidy Carter Vanessa Samuel Ta’Maya Jamison-Carter *Rachel Curry Jada Weaver Caleb Lee Javon Dixon *Payson McConnell Jasmine LucaNathan Haqq Kayla Marshall *Terence Hawkins SEVENTH GRADE Elias Mejia *Luke Howard Andre Cherry Judge Morgan Alisha Leach Arianna Crespo Omar Palmer Keith MacIntyre Micaela Fennell Mya Rhorer Justis Morgan Jasmine Luca *Ray’Ven Roberts *Shannon Nolan Kenneth Marrero Monae Shockley Jonathan Rodebaugh Lilly Roman Jacob Myers Marcus Rivera *Alica Samuel XMarqus Wilkinson Michelle Sothra Samara Wilson Joselyn Ruiz Davion Thompson Monae Shockley Savion Washington Rayven White EIGHTH GRADE Jaylin Wilson Tiana Baldwin Shayla Bishop *Mikayla Briscoe Ajanay Hough Janae Brown Jahmair Craig X Sakinah Hall Louis Hardy Jordan Johnson Leanne Patton Gabrielle Smullen Briona Spruill