Pause And Give Thanks!
HEADLINE STORY
Friday, February 4th, 2005
I wanted to take a few moments
and thank you for the efforts so many of you have put
forth over the past four weeks. The outpouring of support,
prayer and hard work has truly been a testimony of
God’s love and the faith that is alive and well
on the Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS) campus!
Special thanks to Booster Club President Ed Murphy
for stepping up to organize what promises to be a great
SFCS Golf Outing and to PTF President Lynn Price who
is hard at work coordinating the efforts of many who
are planning fundraising events. I would also like
to take this opportunity to update our families on
some general information:
- Through the efforts
of many, 35 families attended our recent Community
Open House on Friday, January 28. I appreciate the
many different individuals who went above and beyond
to make families feel welcome and those who provided
prospective families with a positive view of SFCS.
The feedback from families in attendance was very
positive.
- Over
240 students have re-enrolled for the 2005-2006 school
year during our Early Bird Registration. This number
is in increase of 100 students from the same time
period last year! Please continue to pray for the
retention
of our current families and for prospective families
as they consider SFCS for their future.
- SFCS
parents and interested individuals have stepped up
in a big way toward helping us meet our annual fundraising
goal of $190,000. As of the end of January, $100,000
has been raised in donations or pledges. This is
a substantial statement of the support we receive
from
our public.
- SFCS is planning four fundraising
events that will assist us in reaching our goal for
this year. Further details of each event are included
in this edition and more details will be coming to
your homes.
- The Shannon Soirees are fun gatherings
hosted by SFCS families. Fun, good food and a donation
to our school make these events a perfect way to
benefit SFCS. Consider hosting one in your home!
(See page
7 for more details.)
- Mark your calendar now
for Saturday, March 12! SFCS will be hosting a Fashion
Show and Brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the
Greenville Country Club. This event will feature
our own students
as models and the quest speaker will be the reigning
Miss South Carolina. (See page 8 for more details.)
- Friday, April 22, is the date for the SFCS Spring
Fling! In
addition to rides, games and a cookout, this year
the event will also include a silent auction. (See
page
8 for more details.)
- May is the month to look
forward to if you’re a golfer! Watch for more
details coming soon on the SFCS Golf Tournament to
be held at the Greenville County Club.
If you would
like to volunteer to help with any of these events,
please contact
Joanne Heiser at 678-5111. There’s plenty to do, so jump in and get
involved!
- Thursday, February 10, and Friday, February 11,
are faculty in-service days. I hope all
of you enjoy a nice, long weekend. We have a great deal for which to thank
the Lord….Pause and give thanks!!!
-- Brenda Hillman
SFCS Acting Head of School
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