Shannon Forest Students Attend
Microsoft Security Summit
UPPER SCHOOL NEWS
Monday, May 10, 2004
David Jacobs |
On Wednesday, May 5, Microsoft Corporation offered a Security Summit
in Atlanta, Georgia for technicians and developers.
SFCS students, Heath Whaley and David Jacobs attended the Summit as part
of their A+ Certification
training and received an important lesson on how people,
process, technology and policy all play key roles in security management.
The Summit gave
our students the opportunity to connect with security
experts to discuss what can be done to protect a
computer or network. A series of security
essential and best practices, was introduced, along
with a strategy that will insure endusers (like you
and me), follow the steps. The result
should be a reduced vulnerability to outside threats.
A Microsoft expert showcased the latest server operating
system (Microsoft Windows 2003
Server Edition) that was upgraded to address security
threats but still maintains a high level of user
flexibility.
Heath Whaley |
So, what can you do to learn
more about protecting your home computer from outside
threats? Go to www.microsoft.com/protect and follow
the steps provided. Once you know
your computer is clean, never open an e-mail attachment
from a stranger or an e-mail attachment from someone
you know, unless you are sure that
the attachment is legitimate. Be kind to your friends
and family by keeping your anti-virus software
up-to-date. Most viruses can be stopped before
they start, if you have anti-virus software that
is installed and regularly updated.
Mark Mortimore,
a Senior Technologist for Microsoft, spent an
hour of personal time with Whaley and Jacobs
at the end of the Summit, offering advice on higher education
and the future
of the computing industry.
Correction!
Last week’s issue of the Crusader Communiquè announced
the 2004- 2005 Student Council Members. There was an error in that Caroline
Hopkins will serve as the Treasurer and Felicia Hartmann will hold the
position of Secretary. Our apologies and again, congratulations! The
incoming Student Council President, Gareth Jacobs had this to say of
the recent election, “I am truly honored and delighted to have
been chosen to represent Shannon Forest as next year’s Student
Body President. I would like to congratulate all of the other new student
council members on there positions. To all of those who ran and lost,
I believe every one of them was worthy and capable of that particular
position. I believe that together we can make next year the best that
it can be. ”
Life Made Simple... Pre-order 2004-2005 School Supplies!
SFCS PTF is once again offering a simple way to order your children’s
school supplies for next fall! If you wish to save yourself lots of time
and energy, you may order complete, pre-packaged school supply packets
for 2004-2005. No partial packets may be ordered. Lower School students
will receive the order form in this week’s Monday folders. Middle
and Upper School students may pick up a form in the Main School Office.
Please return all orders to your child’s teacher by Friday, May
28. If you choose to purchase your own school supplies, Lower School
class supply lists will be included in this week’s Monday folders.
Individual SFCS assignment books and folders may be ordered through PTF.
Separate order forms for these items will be mailed home during the summer,
along with an additional copy of the school supply list for 2004-2005.
Please note that the school supply packets do not include the following:
book bags, calculators, NIV Bibles or socks (for dry
erase boards). For PK3 – K5, you will need to purchase your own thin, red and blue
tri-fold rest mat (from Wal-Mart), and don’t forget to include
a blanket and a change of clothes.
A 2004 Prom Keepsake!
Photos from the 2004 Junior/ Senior Prom are available
on CD for only $3 per copy. Anyone interested in
purchasing a copy may see Mrs. Susan Bellew in the Library to get yours
today!
7th & 8th Grade Beach Bash!
Don’t miss the upcoming 7th & 8th
Grade End-of-the-Year BEACH BASH on Friday, May 14! Students will celebrate
the start of summer with a DJ, dancing, snacks, sweets and soda. Dress
is casual and MUST adhere to the SFCS Dress Code. The dance will be held
from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the Upper School Cafeteria.
Counselor’s Corner
University Information Meetings
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard and the University
of Pennsylvania will be holding student/parent information sessions on
Tuesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held at the Hilton
Greenville on West Orchard Park.
Try The New 2005 SAT For Free!
The Greenville Kaplan Center is offering
students a sneak preview of the new SAT on Saturday, May 15, at 10:00
a.m. Students will be able to take the 2005 SAT, the current SAT or the
ACT. Kaplan will also be holding a free seminar covering college admissions
and strategies on Monday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. To register, please call
1-800-KAPTEST or go online to kaptest.com.
2004 Baccalaureate Service
The Shannon Forest Christian School and Presbyterian
Church body will join together in a time of worship
on Sunday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary to celebrate
the work the Lord has
begun in the lives of our 2004 graduates. Pastor
Mike Rybka will be joined by parents, faculty and administrators for
this wonderful event. All
are invited to attend.
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