UPPER SCHOOL NEWS
Tuesday, February 17, 2004

SFCS Junior Brooke Murphy

SFCS Junior Brooke Murphy has been chosen to receive the 2004 Governor’s Citizenship Award. This is a distinguished honor, in that only one student from each school in South Carolina, is eligible to receive this award. Murphy was selected based on her outstanding service, leadership, responsibility, character and discipline. Look for her name to be posted on the Governor’s website!

It’s time to gather information about those memorable class rings. A ring assembly will be held on Wednesday, February 18, to discuss orders and where to pick up information packets. Ring order packets will be available in Mrs. Jacob’s Room. Pick-up orders and checks are due on Wednesday, February 25, by 8:15 a.m. in Mr. Jameson’s Room.

If you stopped by Mrs. D’Anne Weaver’s 6th Grade Class in early February, you would have first, wondered why all her students were in their pajamas. Your second question would have been why were they all lying on their backs, painting the undersides of their desks? Don’t worry, we can answer both questions!

First, it was Homecoming Spirit Week Pajama Day. Second, the students were participating in a 6th Grade World History Class object lesson.

The class had been studying the Renaissance, the Reformation and had been talking about Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel. They were intrigued to know that he painted that masterpiece lying on his back on scaffolding over a five-year period. To recreate the experience, students taped paper to the bottom of their desks and used water colors to paint an “original” work of art - while lying on their backs. With classical music playing in the background to set the proper mood, students assumed the role of Michelangelo in the year 1511, the final year of his five-year project. Each child composed a descriptive writing journal entry at the end of their day of painting to describe their experience.

"Summer At Shannon" Just Around The Corner

It’s time to plan your summer schedule and we hope you will include the Summer at Shannon Program in your plans! Summer At Shannon will run from Monday, June 7 to Friday, July 30. It is a PK3 through 6th Grade Day Camp that is all about creative activities that help children celebrate the joys of living and learning. Students will spend summer days enjoying everything from music and art to sports and nature.

Full Day hours will be 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Half Day hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Options are available for full and half days:

Five Days: M/T/W/TH/F
Three Days: M/W/F
Two Days: T/TH

Cost Information

Registration Fee: $85.00 per child Or $120 maximum per family

Tuition does not include weekly activity fees or field trips.

Summer at Shannon is designed for students who attend Shannon Forest Christian School (SFCS). Although this summer program is conducted in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, the policies of SFCS, as outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook, will be enforced. Our goal is to uphold our standards of excellence while providing a recreational and enjoyable summer experience. Some of the faculty and staff from SFCS will serve as teachers and aides during the summer. The program is designed by SFCS teachers and approved by Joyce Stocks, Lower School Administrator.

Please refer to our brochure for registration guidelines. If you did not receive a brochure, or have additional questions about the program, contact the Lower School Office at 864.678.5119. Please register early as space is limited.

SFCS Upper School will offer an important parenting seminar on Friday, February 27, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. All parents of 5th through 12th Grade students are invited to attend a workshop entitled Coming Along Side - Enjoying the Ride With Your Child Through the Teenage Years. This forum will be conducted by SFCS staff. It will engage parents in the celebration of teenagers while providing practical suggestions, through discussion and small group activities, for those seeking to support their children through these critical years of development. This workshop will be conducted in Rooms 103A and 103B of the Lower School Campus 300 Building. Reservations are requested and refreshments will be provided. Please call the Upper School office at 678.5115 to reserve a space.

SFCS Drama Team

SFCS Drama Students to Compete Students in the SFCS Drama Team are preparing to compete in the Palmetto Dramatic Association Competition (PDA) to be held on Friday, February 27, through Sunday, February 29, at the Lender University Cultural Center Auditorium. Our students will compete in the “Performances of Published Plays/ Professional Plays” category. The PDA strives to provide opportunities for Upper School students and teachers to experience live theatre, exchange ideas and evolve artistically. PDA is comprised of secondary school directors and students from across the state who participate in a yearly festival of one-act plays, costume and make-up designs and playwriting.

Best Buy
Best Buy has a scholarship opportunity for well-rounded students who have given back to their community during their high school career. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 15. Interested students need to go online to BestBuy.com and click on “Community Relations.”

Monster.com
Monster.com has a $2,500 scholarship for students planning on pursuing art, humanities, social science or education in college. A 250-500 word essay is required. To apply, go to http:// scholars.monster.com/scholarship_ase.asp. The deadline is Friday, March 19!

Are You Interested in Clemson University?
SFCS Junior girls with an interest in Engineering and Science should plan to attend a free preview weekend at Clemson University called WISE Choice. During this program, held from Thursday, April 15, through Saturday, April 17, students will live in the dorms, attend classes, eat in the dining hall and participate in a variety of activities to explore life at Clemson. Contact Mr. Jeff Phillips at 678-5117 or stop by the Guidance Office if you would like an application.

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