Sunbury Christian Academy EAGLE EDITION

“ You are the salt of the earth…” Matthew 5:13a

February 2015 Inside this Issue: Students Serving At Bethesda Mission Teacher Spotlight 2 Young American 2 Closings/Delays/Early Dis. 2 On Thursday, January 20, a number of students from SCA’s 11th grade Re-enrollment 2 Habitats Are Where It’s At 2 class traveled to Bethesda Mission in Harrisburg to serve and support Spring Coaches Needed 3 its ministry. 1.000 Point Scorer 3 Family & Senior Night 3 Eagles Basketball 3 Students spent the day sorting through boxes of donated items to be SCA Fundraisers 4 distributed to those in need. The class worked hard and displayed a Formal Dress Code 4 servant’s heart. It was a great experience and the students look for- “The Wannabees” 4 100th Day 4 ward to other opportunities to serve in the future. Honor Roll 5 January Menu 6 Thank you, 11th grade, for serving and reflecting God’s heart in this way. ~Mrs. Vonnie Campbell

Schedule of Events: † Feb 13—Emergency Make-up Day half day for Nov 26 half day

† Feb 13—Family and Sen- ior Basketball Night † Feb 16—No School: Pres- ident’s Day † Feb 19-21—ACAA Bas- Pictured at left (front row left ketball Championships to right): Sarah Spangler, † Feb 23—Mid Quarter Brianna Baumert, Brandy † Feb 23—Drama Practice begins Schroth, Faith Wolfe † Feb 23—Elementary Bas- (back row left to right) Karch ketball Pre-Season begins Carey, Jed Stuck, Courtney † Feb 26—Little Caesars Gross, Mrs. Campbell, pizza delivery Mr. Buczeskie and Anderson † Feb 26—Honor Society Program (7:00) Renno † Feb 27—Basketball Awards Night † Feb 27—Bob Evans Com- Qualitymunity Event Education BasedQuality onEducation Biblical Based Principles on Biblical Principles Young American ~ Teacher Spotlight ~ We are pleased to announce that Torri Erdman has been selected SCA’s February “Young Ameri- Mrs. “D” Debra Drumheller has been at SCA cans.” Students are chosen based on academic accom- since 1999, serving in several different capacities. plishments, community involvement and leadership Her current role is that of Kindergarten teacher, skills. Please look for more information about Torri one she’s held since 2010. Mrs. D and her hus- and other local “Young Americans” in an upcoming band, David, have 2 adult children, April and Da- edition of the Daily Item. Congratulations, Torri! vid, both SCA graduates. She also has 2 grand- daughters and a grandson on the way! Mrs. D en- joys arts and crafts and being with her grandkids. School Closings and Delays Below are a few of Mrs. Drumheller’s favorites: Go to WNEP.com for school closing, delays, etc., or listen to the following radio or television stations: WPGM-FM, WKOK-AM, WEGH-FM, WQKX-FM, WGRC-FM, WYGL-AM, WNEP, WYOU, AND WBRE. SCA follows the Shikellamy

School District closing and delays. If the district you live in doesn’t have school, and SCA does, your child will receive an excused absence if he/she cannot get to school. On rare occasions, SCA may delay or close even when Shikellamy does not. Please check WNEP.com or tune in to radio/TV stations around Dessert - chocolate cake with peanut butter icing 6:15 am on questionable days. When inclement weather begins after students Pastime - arts and crafts and being with her grand- have arrived at school, please check WNEP.com or kids tune in to radio/TV stations for early dismissals. All districts will follow their individual schedules and the - Proverbs 16:3 Scripture passage time for dismissal may vary. If your child rides a bus, please be prepared for your child to arrive home early Mrs. Drumheller enjoys singing very loudly while driv- on these days. If your child is a car-rider, please ar- ing—that is, when she’s by herself! range for your child to be picked up at SCA’s early

Mrs. D’s favorite thing about teaching kindergarten dismissal time. If the weather in your area is getting bad, you may come and get your child, even if is the funny things her students say and watching Shikellamy hasn’t dismissed early. their eyes light up when they learn something new

One of her favorite historical figures is Moses—he never thought he could do the great things God asked of him because of his speech, but he accomplished much

Re-Enrollment Re-enrollment forms for the 2015-2016 school year will be coming home with students shortly. If you have not yet received one, please contact the school office or print one from the SCA website. February 13—half day (11:30 dismissal) Please complete and return the form, along with the re- enrollment fee, making sure to read the price sheet (for November 26) carefully as there are changes in tuition and curriculum fees. Early re-enrollment is due February 27; after that March 27 date the re-enrollment fee increases. The first tuition (for January 27) payment will be due on or before July 1, 2015, with the last payment due on or before May 30, 2016.

2 “Habitats Are Where It’s At!” Spring Sports Coaches Needed Second grade students are enjoying their study The SCA Athletic Department is currently of science! The class recently finished the study of seeking coaches and assistants for the upcoming track animals and plants and their habitats. While learning and elementary basketball seasons. If you have a about habitats, students read books about different ani- strong desire to help our student athletes participate in mals, and were able to hold an animal puppet to go sports with a Christ-like attitude and respect for the with each book. As an ending project each student got sport, please contact Athletic Director Steven Schroth to choose an animal and make a shoebox diorama to at 570-473-3886 or email [email protected]. depict their habitat. The students did an impressive job with their habitat projects. ~Mrs. Cathy Leshinksie 1,000 Career Points Basketball

Torri Erdman December 22, 2014

Congratulations, Torri!

Basketball Family Senior Night Friday, February 13th, will be a special SCA basketball evening as we celebrate the final regular season game on our home court as well as honor all SCA senior athletes. Make plans to join us for this family-oriented fun night sponsored in part by the SCA Student Council.

Eagles Basketball News We congratulate the Lady Eagles JV basketball team on its recent tournament accomplishment! On January 10th, the JV girls competed in a tournament hosted by Northumberland Christian School. The team went undefeated for the day, securing first place in the tournament! Congratulations to Coaches Keith Moore, Bethany Schantz, Abby

Daddario and the entire team for a great effort! The basketball season is coming to a close, but there’s still time for you to join us at an Eagles basketball game and show your support for our hardworking teams. A schedule of February games is listed below, and can also be found on SCA’s website. We hope to see you soon at an Eagles’ game!

Remaining SCA Eagles Basketball Games

Tuesday, February 3 Away @ Walnut Street Christian Varsity Thursday, February 5 Home vs. Juniata Mennonite (SCA is “away” team) Varsity (5:30, 7:00) Friday, February 6 Away @ Williamsport Christian (JV boys only) JV boys only (4:15) and Home vs. Grace Prep (Varsity) Varsity Saturday, February 7 JV Tournament hosted by Meadowbrook JV Monday, February 9 Away @ Belleville Mennonite JV boys, Varsity boys Tuesday, February 10 Home vs. New Covenant JV boys, Varsity Friday, February 13*** Home vs. Columbia County Christian JV boys/Varsity

Thursday - Saturday ACAA Championships TBA February 20-22 hosted by Meadowbrook Christian Game times, unless marked otherwise: JV Girls-4:00, JV Boys-5:00, Varsity Girls-6:00, Varsity Boys-7:30 ***Family & Sr. Night

3 SCA Fundraisers: Senior High Formal The SCA Senior High Formal is scheduled for Bob Evans Community Event Friday, May 15. Listed below are dress code guidelines February 27 - 6:00 am-10:00 pm to keep in mind while shopping for Formal attire: Ticket needed ~ Girls ~ (available at SCA and on the school website) § Dresses may be no shorter than 1” above the knee Hoss’s Community Night § Dress slits may be no higher than 4” above the March 9 - 4:00-9:00 pm knee Ticket needed § Dresses must have straps (clear straps permitted) (soon available at SCA and on the school website) § Dresses must be movable, not form-fitting, and no Wendy’s Community Night cleavage is to be exposed March 16 - 5:00-8:00 pm § No sneakers are permitted No ticket needed ~ Guys ~ fiVe BEL°W FUNdRAISER § A dress jacket is required for dinner March 22-28 - Flier needed § Ties or bolos must be worn (available soon at SCA and on the school website) § No jeans of any color are permitted “Shop Amazon.com” § No sneakers or sandals are permitted ▪Log on to sunburychristianacademy.org ▪Click “Support SCA” ▪Click “Shop Amazon.com” The Wannabees ▪Click on the Amazon link and continue with your Amazon.com shopping experience—SCA earns a Is coming to SCA, April 16-18, 2015! percentage of your total purchase

“Eat-Away-At-Your-Tuition” Make plans to join us for this unique Purchase Giant, Weis, Hoss’s, Perkins, Dinner Theatre production! Tickets will Dairy Queen or Oakes’ Oil gift cards from SCA be available to the public March 2nd, and a percentage of your purchase is credited and to cast and crew families 2 weeks in to your student’s tuition account advance of this date. Get your tickets early for best seating options.

4 Sunbury Christian Academy 2nd Quarter Honor Roll 2014/2015 School Year

Distinguished Honor Roll

Grade 1: Morgan Good, Hayden Martin, Emily Sees, Ava Stauffer, Erica Stauffer Grade 2: Parker Atwood, Elijah Billheim, Lily Boyer, Samuel Hennett, Erika Piepszowski, Grace Spaide Grade 3: Benjamin Brudnicki, Brynn Fultz, Morgan Sees, Luke Snyder Grade 4: Brianna Hennett, Carissa Myers, Caryssa Ressler Grade 5: Christian Rider, Evelyn Showers, Trevor Taylor Grade 6: Hope Drumm, Brayden Long, Allen Stump Grade 7: Julia Abraham, Emma Atwood, Angeline Effinger, Shannon Hennett, Kirsten Keller, Michaela Novack, Madalyn Spotts Grade 8: Rebekah Gingrich, Olivia Latsha, Derek Mathews, Josiah Miller, Erin Savidge, Laura Showers Grade 9: Jenna Stuck Grade 10: Nathan Derk, Alex Gessner, Faith Gingrich, Justin Keller, Madeline Novack, Andria Savidge Grade 11: Katrina Goecke, Brandy Schroth, Jedadiah Stuck Grade 12: Torri Erdman, Victoria Rathmell

Honor Roll

Grade 1: Reagan Dorman, Kyra Reitz, Tobias Savidge, Landen Shaffer Grade 2: Gage Forte, Caitlin Myers, Lara Pauling, Josiah Savidge, Mason Sees, Gideon Showers, Ashlyn Stump Grade 4: Daniel Hernandez, Adam Showers, Faylee Showers, Luke Spotts Grade 5: Sadie Rollins, Alexander Sassaman, Micah Savidge Grade 6: Maxwell Anoia, Carly Boyle, Colby Savidge Grade 7: Kyle Hendrickson Grade 9: Seth Kabonick, Colton Long Grade 11: Brianna Baumert Grade 12: Emily Beck

Perfect Attendance

Kindergarten: Finn Bolick, Caleb Shadle, Aiden Williams Grade 1: Morgan Good, Hayden Martin, Kyra Reitz, Tobias Savidge, Ava Stauffer Grade 2: Elijah Billheim, Lily Boyer, Gage Forte, Caitlin Myers, Erika Peipszowski, Josiah Savidge, Gideon Showers, Ashlyn Stump Grade 3: Victoria Dowd, Benjamin Lauver, Morgan Sees, Luke Snyder, Austin Stump Grade 4: Cody Long, Carissa Myers, Caryssa Ressler, Nathan Savidge Grade 5: Jessie Anoia, Briana Bluhm, Joel Hendrickson, Sadie Rollins, Micah Savidge Grade 6: Renae Mack, Colby Savidge, Ethan Smith, Brooke Snyder, Allen Stump Grade 7: Julia Abraham, Angeline Effinger, Madalyn Spotts Grade 8: Anthony Davi, Joshua Derk, Rebekah Gingrich, Rachel Snyder, Marissa Spangler Grade 9: Seth Kabonick, Jenna Stuck Grade 10: Faith Gingrich, Justin Keller, Madeline Novack, Mallory Spotts Grade 11: Courtney Gross, Brennen Roup, Brandy Schroth Thank you for praying for SCA and our students~ 5 Sunbury Bible Church Sunbury Christian Academy 135 Spruce Hollow Road Northumberland, PA 17857

Phone: 570-473-7592

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Web Site: sunburychristianacademy.org

February Menu Menu is subject to change

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 Tomato Soup 4 Papa John’s 5 Pizza Bake 6 Ham & Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich Pizza Salad Chips Fruit Fruit Fruit Dessert

9 10 Chicken Nuggets 11 Papa John’s 12 Cheesesteak on Roll 13 Mashed Potatoes Pizza Tator Tots No Lunch: Corn Fruit 11:30 Dismissal Fruit Dessert

16 17 Cheeseburger 18 Papa John’s 19 Chicken w/Pasta 20 Chicken Tender Sub Nachos w/Cheese Pizza Broccoli w/Cheese Chips Vegetable Fruit Fruit Fruit Dessert 23 24 Linguine w/Alfredo 25 Papa John’s 26 Pigs in a Blanket 27 Turkey and Cheese Sauce Pizza Buttered Noodles Sub Roll Fruit Chips Salad Dessert Fruit Fruit Lunch Prices: Elementary-$1.75, Secondary-$2.00, extras $1.00; Pizza-$1.00/slice, Milk-30¢ Monday fundraiser lunch prices vary.