LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – #2
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – #2
General
Enrollment for 2011-12: We are currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. If you would like to add your child to the enrollment pool, applications can be found at http://logosprincipalspage.com/?cat=14 . A few applications have been submitted for next year’s preschool.
Friday: This Friday we will begin our normal pattern of wearing our dress uniforms. Sometimes it is tempting to want to slide into the weekend both mentally and physically. By dressing up we want to remind ourselves and each other to finish strong.
Elementary
Elementary Back to School Night: Please save this Friday, September 3 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on your calendar. Back to School Night is a time to meet your child’s teacher and find out more about the school and class. This event is for parents only, please. Feel free to stay awhile afterward to enjoy fellowship and dessert!
Assembly Accompaniment Tryouts: 4th – 6th grade students are welcome to tryout to accompany singing at elementary assemblies. Tryouts will take place Thursday, September 16th @ 12:00 in the lunch room. Student accompanists receive one free hot lunch for every assembly they accompany. See Mr. Whitling for a copy of the two songs.
Secondary
Extra Curricular Activities & Attendance: With the first volleyball and cross country competitions right around the corner, this is a good time to clarify the guidelines for missed school work. If a student misses part of a day due to a planned extra-curricular event (leaving school early for an away game) all homework is still due that day and should be turned into his teacher’s box before departure. – Student/Parent Handbook
Secondary Back to School Night: On September 10 from 7:00-9:00 PM we will re-enact, in miniature, a secondary school day. This is an opportunity for parents to come and sit under the instruction of their child’s teachers as we move through all seven periods contained in a normal school day. Come and learn apologetics from Mr. Euhus, Classical Literature from Mrs. Merkle and PE from Mrs. Spencer and Mr. Whitling as we help provide a fuller picture of what your secondary student receives each day.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – #1
Elementary
Elementary Back to School Night: Please save Friday, September 3 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on your calendar. Back to School Night is a time to meet your child’s teacher and find out more about the school and class.
Secondary
Field Day this Friday: This is our beginning of the year ice-breaker for the 7th – 12th graders. Students can meet at Robinson Lake Park at 9:00 AM or they can come to school at 8:30 AM and catch a ride on the bus. The bus will leave right at 8:30. There will be games and activities throughout the day. Lunch is provided. You do not need to be in dress code this day, but your attire should be conservative and modest. The park is 3 miles east of Moscow on Robinson Park Road.
Honors Designation: This year we will again be offering students in a select number of our upper level classes the option of completing advanced studies in order to receive the designation of “Honors” on their transcript. See the attachment for details.
Secondary Back to School Night: On September 10 from 7:00-9:00 PM we will re-enact, in miniature, a secondary school day. This is an opportunity for parents to come and sit under the instruction of their child’s teachers as we move through all seven periods contained in a normal school day. Come and learn apologetics from Mr. Euhus, Classical Literature from Mrs. Merkle and PE from Mrs. Spencer and Mr. Whitling as we help provide a fuller picture of what your secondary student receives each day.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #3
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #3
GENERAL
2010-11 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc…
Elementary and Secondary Class Registration: Registration for all Logos students will take place on August 16-17 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please make time on one of these days for at least one parent to come by the front office for 15 minutes and register (students are not required to attend). This cannot be done over the phone or via email as there are certain forms (immunizations, emergency forms, etc.) that need to be signed and updated before the first day of school. The student/parent handbooks, locker lists, and more will be available to pick up at this time. The top three elective choices for your secondary student need to be provided on one of these days. All senior course choices must be provided at this time as well. If you are planning to be out of town during registration, please come ASAP later that week to register (no early registrations, please.).
ELEMENTARY
Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes. The following classes have volunteers:
Preschool, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade (1st, 5th, and 6th are still available).
SECONDARY
Senior Course Options (Due TODAY): Those who will be participating in senior course options (independent studies, internships, or college courses) need to submit their proposals today. These are due on August 9 to Mr. Whitling via email (mwhitling@gmail.com). See the following link for details.
http://logosprincipalspage.com/category/secondary/senior-course-offerings/
There are a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for details.
Extracurricular FYI: Every 9th and 11th grade student participating in an athletic activity must have a physical performed and this form http://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/physicalexam.pdf
completed by the physician before the first day of practice.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #2
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #2
General
2010-11 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc…
New Afternoon Secretary: We are very pleased to announce that we have hired Miss Laura Shaw as our new afternoon secretary. She has been working in the office over the past few weeks and is off to a great start. Please be sure to stop by and welcome her to Logos.
Elementary and Secondary Class Registration: Registration for all Logos students will take place on August 16-17 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Please make time on one of these days for at least one parent to come by the front office for 15 minutes and register (students are not required to attend). This cannot be done over the phone or via email as there are certain forms (immunizations, emergency forms, etc.) that need to be signed and updated before the first day of school. The student/parent handbooks, locker lists, and more will be available to pick up at this time. The top three elective choices for your secondary student need to be provided on one of these days. All senior course choices must be provided at this time as well. If you are planning to be out of town during registration, please come ASAP later that week to register (no early registrations, please.).
School Day Upgrades: We have added 5 minutes to our 2nd period classes this year to allow for daily Bible reading in the secondary. By investing this time each day in each grade (plus a little extra in JH PE) our secondary students will read through the entire Bible between 7th and 12th grade. The elementary students currently read through the Bible between 2nd and 6th grade. This will fulfill the school board’s charge that Logos students read through the Bible at least twice before graduation. The timing change will result in the secondary day running from 8:25-3:20. The elementary day was slightly changed to 8:30-3:10 in order to balance the AM and PM proportion and to maintain consistency with the secondary pick-up times. We are excited about these changes and look forward to giving God’s Word an even more prominent place at Logos School.
Elementary
Elementary Music: We are very grateful to have Miss Allie Bradley back to teach our K-3rd grade music classes this year. She has also been hired to teach 4th grade music as well. Mr. Jonathan Erber has been hired to teach 5th and 6th grade music. Both Miss Bradley and Mr. Erber have been trained in the Kodaly music method and will be preparing our elementary students to work with Dr. Erb in the secondary.
Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes. The following classes have volunteers: Preschool, Kindergarten and 4th Grade.
Secondary
Senior Course Options: Those who will be participating in senior course options (independent studies, internships, or college courses) should be starting to construct their proposals. These are due on August 9 to Mr. Whitling via email, or earlier if possible. See the following link for details.http://logosprincipalspage.com/category/secondary/senior-course-offerings/ There are a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for details.
Extracurricular FYI: Every 9th and 11th grade student participating in an athletic activity must have a physical performed and this formhttp://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/physicalexam.pdf completed by the physician before the first day of practice.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
Logos Science Teacher Conducts Summer Research
Wes Struble was selected to participate in the Teacher at Sea program this summer. Participants are assigned a cruise aboard one of NOAA’s 17 ships (or a chartered partner ship). NOAA conducts three main types of cruises. Fisheries research ships perform biological and physical science studies in support of fisheries research. Oceanographic and coastal research ships perform physical science studies in support of physical oceanography, atmospheric studies, and bathymetric mapping. Hydrographic survey ships scan the coastal sea floor with side-scan sonar and sophisticated bottom sounding systems to locate submerged obstructions and navigational hazards for the creation or update of the nation’s nautical charts. For specific log information and pictures of Mr. Struble click on the link below.
http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov/2010/struble/index.html
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #1
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – 2010 – Summer #1
General
2010-11 Information: Please check the Principal’s Page for the updated school supply list, uniform guidelines, secondary fall schedule, etc…
Elementary
4th grade: We are very pleased to welcome Mrs. Paula Jones as the full-time 4th grade teacher for the upcoming school year. Paula has been team teaching in 4th grade with Mrs. Janna Shaw for the past few years, and while we will miss Janna in the elementary, we are excited to have her teaching more in the secondary (Rhetoric I & O.T. Survey).
Elementary PE: Our elementary PE program is staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to help out by teaching your child’s PE class, please contact me this summer. Each PE class meets twice a week for 30 minutes.
Secondary
New Teachers: We are very pleased to welcome the following teachers to our secondary program.
Mr. Brian Kohl: Latin 7, 8, & Greek
Mrs. Rebekah Merkle: Classical Literature & British Literature
Mr. CJ Bowen: New Testament Survey
Miss Melissa Dow: Rhetoric IV & Civics
Miss Katie McDonald: US History & Classical History
We are grateful for the high caliber teachers that God has blessed the school with over the years, and we are confident that these new hires will even further enhance the environment at Logos next year.
Senior Course Options: Those who will be participating in senior course options (independent studies, internships, or college courses) should be starting to construct their proposals. These are due on August 9 to Mr. Whitling via email, or earlier if possible. See the following link for details.http://logosprincipalspage.com/category/secondary/senior-course-offerings/ There are a few opportunities for seniors to work in the Logos Elementary classes as part of an internship. See Mr. Whitling for details.
Volleyball Camps: Just a reminder about the following camps. Registration is due July 19.
Girls’ VB Camp (ages 11-14) July 28 & 29
Girls’ VB Camp (ages 15-18) July 26 & 27
Extracurricular FYI: Every 9th and 11th grade student participating in an athletic activity must have a physical performed and this formhttp://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/physicalexam.pdf completed by the physician before the first day of practice.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
Logos School Welcomes Homeschoolers
Logos School is currently offering part-time enrollment for 7th – 12th grade students. If you have ever wanted your child to take Logic from Mr. Jim Nance, Chemistry from Mr. Wes Struble, Rhetoric from Pastor Toby Sumpter, or Music from Dr. David Erb, now is your chance. Logos has over 40 classes available this fall that are open to part-time students. Students who take four or more classes are eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities (LAX, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Mock Trial, Knowledge Bowl, Volleyball, etc.).
Price Per Semester:
5 Day a Week Class $500
3 Day a Week Class $300 (Bible)
2 Day a Week Class $200 (Rhetoric I & II, Electives)
See the following links for a secondary schedule and application:
Secondary Fall Schedule: http://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/1-sem-schedule10-11.pdf
Application for Admission: http://logosprincipalspage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/application10-11.pdf
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 35
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 35
General
Upcoming Events:
Secondary Final Exams May 24-27
Kindergarten Graduation May 26 @ 8:35 AM (auditorium) Dress Uniform
Elementary Awards Assembly May 26 @ 9:30 AM (gym) Dress Uniform
Field Day May 26 from 1-3 PM (East City) Play Clothes
Senior Assembly May 27 from 1-2 PM (gym) Reg. Uniform
Secondary Awards Night May 27 from 7:00-8:30 PM (gym) Dress Up
Graduation Practice (seniors only) May 28 from 10:00-11:00 AM Casual
Graduation May 29 3 PM at the U of I
(Parents are welcome to attend all of these events, except for the final exams!)
Open Gym is cancelled this week.
Summer Camps: Summer Camp registration is due two weeks before each camp begins. The first camps start up next week. See the Principal’s Page for details.
Elementary
Elementary Field Day: Field Day will be a parent drop-off and pick-up event. Some families like to pack a picnic lunch and eat in the park and stay for the activities. We will be competing in our usual races and games during the afternoon. Play clothes are welcome!
Secondary
Secondary Awards Night: Secondary Awards Night will take place May 27th at 7:00. This is a time for secondary students and their families to come and participate as we acknowledge the good work that our students and staff have done. Attire for students is dress uniform or nicer.
Finals Schedule: The secondary finals schedule for the spring semester has been posted on the Principal’s Page. Finals begin Monday, May 24th. Text book check in will take place right before each final is administered.
Summer League Basketball: Practice starts Monday, May 31 from 7-9 PM. See the Principal’s Page for details.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 33
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 33
General
Grandparents’ Day: We have a super day planned for grandparents, parents, family friends, and prospective families on May 7th. The morning will open with a light breakfast for grandparents in the auditorium, followed by class plays and presentations throughout the morning and early afternoon. The daily schedule is posted on the Principal’s Page. See the schedule below for evening events:
Elementary Open House 6:30-7:25 PM
Art Auction 6:30 – 7:25 PM
Spring Concert 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Spring Concert Notes: Secondary students should meet in the gym at 6:30 PM, elementary students at 7:00 PM. Students should wear their dress uniforms for the performance.
Secondary
Mock Trial: The Mock Trial A Team will be traveling to Philadelphia this week to represent Idaho in the national championships. Please pray for their safety and success.
Secondary Awards Night: Secondary Awards Night will take place May 27th at 7:00. This is a time for secondary students and their families to come and participate as we acknowledge the good work that our students and staff have done. 8th Grade Promotion will be a part of this evening, but it will not be highlighted by having the students sitting on the stage and receiving “diplomas”. The school dress uniform or church clothes are appropriate attire for this event.
Finals Schedule: The secondary finals schedule for the spring semester has been posted on the Principal’s Page.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 32
LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE – Week 32
General
Grandparents’ Day: We have a super day planned for grandparents, parents, family friends, and prospective families on May 7th. The morning will open with a light breakfast for grandparents in the auditorium, followed by class plays and presentations throughout the morning and early afternoon. See the schedule below for evening events:
Elementary Open House 6:30-7:25 PM
Art Auction 6:30 – 7:25 PM
Spring Concert 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Summer Camps & Summer School: Logos is offering a wide array of summer camps (basketball, volleyball, mountain biking, sewing, science, etc…) and summer school classes (English, math, Latin, and Logic). We are looking forward to a great summer! See the Principal’s Page for more information.
2010-2011 School Calendar: Next year’s school calendar is posted on the Principal’s Page.
Secondary
Knowledge Bowl: The Knowledge Bowl team is on their way to Washington D. C. to compete in the National Science Bowl competition. Please pray for their safety and success!
Mock Trial: The Mock Trial A Team will be traveling to Philadelphia next week to represent Idaho in the national championships.
Northwest History Trip: The 8th graders are currently on the Northwest History Trip. They will return home Friday night.
Study Tip of the Week
(Review, due to upcoming Finals)
Over the past couple years we have had a few questions about the school’s policy regarding keeping old tests for younger siblings to use in subsequent years. The short answer is, no. Students who have access to the previous year’s tests and answers have a distinct and unfair advantage over the other students in the class. Teachers, both in the elementary and secondary, provide review sheets before each test. This is what the students should use (along with notes, previous work, etc.) as they prepare for tests. At Logos, using someone else’s old test to study for your test is cheating.
For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/
All the best,
Matt Whitling
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