LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 18

January 5, 2009 · Filed Under Correspondence · Comment

General

School Uniform Exchange: Logos will host a uniform exchange on the stage in the auditorium this Tuesday through Friday. If you are interested in participating, please come by to drop off clothing that you no longer need and pick up whatever you can use - everything is free.

Snow Closure: Remember to check the Logos Principal’s Page for up-to-date information on possible school closures (address below).

Home Basketball Game: Tomorrow night there will be a game in Knights’ Court vs. Pullman Christian; JV at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:00.

Secondary

Electives: This Tuesday morning the secondary students will go right to their second semester elective classes in the morning. Just a reminder to girls in the fitness class, your elective begins at 8:00 AM in the gym.

Snow Clothing Guidelines

1. Students are not to wear snow clothes in the classroom (hats, jackets, snow pants, etc…).

2. Snow boots are allowed in the classrooms as long as they have been sufficiently stomped and cleaned prior to entering the building.

3. Parents of younger students, please have your child practice putting his own snow clothes on, otherwise it can take half of recess just getting dressed! Thank you.

For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/

Welcome Back!

Matt Whitling

Logos Christmas Program

December 19, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence · Comment

Last night was the Christmas Program. Choirs from preschool up to 10th grade performed for an audience of ~600 people (best attendance ever!). It was a success due to the selfless efforts of many teachers and parents. A special thank you and well done go to Linda Hoffmann, Gi Nance, Carla Courtney, JoAnn Hoyt and Robin Harris. Merry Christmas!

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 17

December 16, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence, Uncategorized · Comment

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 17

General

Christmas Program: The elementary and secondary Christmas Program will take place December 18 at 7:00 in the gym. Preschool - 2^nd grade students will sit with their parents after they sing.

Fight’n Knight Shirts: The Friday before Christmas vacation, students are allowed to wear their Fight’n Knight shirts and jeans or the regular school uniform. This will be Trivia Day for the secondary and the day after the Christmas Program for the elementary.

School Uniform Exchange: If your kids are like mine, they are starting to grow out of some of their school clothing that seemed to fit just fine in August. Logos will host a uniform exchange on the stage in the auditorium the week we get back from Christmas break. Please come by to drop off clothing that you no longer need and pick up whatever you can use - everything is free.

Elementary

Winter Gear: It may be good to remind your kids to bring home all winter coats, gloves, and hats. These items could come in handy over Christmas break!

Secondary

Final Exams: Final exams are taking place Monday through Thursday this week. Finish strong.

Basketball: The varsity boys’ basketball team will be traveling to Seattle for two games on December 29 and 30. A detailed itinerary will come home with the players this week.

Trivia Day: The secondary students will be competing in an all day review/trivia contest that will help to cement many of the things that they have learned in the first semester of the year. Parents and friends might be interested in attending some of the special features of the day:

12:45-1:45 PM Special Presentation in the Gym:

-Scene from Les Miserables

-Cross Country Letters

-Guest speaker: Mr. Nance on China

2:00-2:40 PM Trivia Contest Final Round

2:40-3:10 PM Christmas Caroling

Snow Clothing Guidelines

1. Students are not to wear snow clothes in the classroom (hats, jackets, snow pants, etc…).

2. Snow boots are allowed in the classrooms as long as they have been sufficiently stomped and cleaned prior to entering the building.

3. Parents of younger students, please have your child practice putting his own snow clothes on, otherwise it can take half of recess just getting dressed! Thank you.

For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/

Merry Christmas!

Matt Whitling

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 16

December 9, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence, Uncategorized · Comment

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 16

General

Christmas Program: The elementary and secondary Christmas Program will take place December 18 at 7:00 in the gym. Both elementary and secondary students will be wearing their dress uniforms for the Christmas Program. Sorry about the confusion regarding secondary girls wearing something different.

Elementary

1^st Grade Play: This Friday the 1^st grade will be performing the play ANTS. The show will start with a Latin recitation by the 5^th grade at 8:35. All are welcome to attend.

Secondary

Plan Test: This Friday morning the 10^th graders will be taking the PLAN Test. See Mr. Carnahan for details.

Final Exams: Final exams will take place Monday through Thursday next week. The final schedule is attached.

Second Semester Registration: Elective choices and senior class selections are due to Mrs. Polek this Wednesday, December 10.

For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/

All the best,

Matt Whitling

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 15

December 3, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence · Comment

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 15

High School Basketball: The opening game of the season will take place this Thursday evening in Hayden, Id. The first home game will be this Saturday in the Knight’s Court. See the Principal’s Page for details.

Fight’n Knight Shirts: Next Monday (12/8) students are welcome to wear either their Fight’n Knight shirts and jeans or the regular school uniform. Monday evening is a home basketball game for the JV and Varsity teams.

Finish Strong: There are only 2 ½ weeks left in the 2^nd quarter. Encourage your kids to finish strong.

For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/

All the best,

Matt Whitling

Thanksgiving Assembly

December 3, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence · Comment

Last Wednesday we had our first all school (K-12) Thanksgiving Day Assembly. We heard from the elementary and secondary choirs, and Mr. Ed VanNuland spoke on giving thanks - it was a hit. Here are a few pics from the assembly.

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 14

November 25, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence · Comment

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 14

General

Thanksgiving Assembly: This Wednesday at 11:00 there will be an all school Thanksgiving Assembly in the gym. Both the elementary and secondary choirs will be performing and Mr. Ed Van Nuland will be speaking. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Wednesday will be a dress uniform day for this special event.

Blue vs. White Scrimmage: The varsity boys’ basketball team will host an exhibition game the day after Thanksgiving, November 28 at 6:00 PM. All are welcome to come out and see this year’s squad go head to head in the Knight’s Court. Admission is free.

Elementary

Homework-0-Meter Results: Homework surveys are in and we’ve crunched the numbers below. Parents, thank you for taking the time to complete the surveys!

Grade	Guideline	Actual
1^st Grade:	15 min./night	10
2^nd Grade:	30 min./night	10
3^rd Grade:	45 min./night	30
4^th Grade:	45 min./night	23
5^th Grade:	45 min./night	45
6^th Grade:	60 min./night	43

Secondary

Poetry Out Loud: 10^th - 12^th Grade students will be choosing their Poetry Out Loud poems in the next few weeks, stay tuned for more information.

Snow Clothing Guidelines

(Just in case!)

1. Students are not to wear snow clothes in the classroom (hats, jackets, snow pants, etc…).

2. Snow boots are allowed in the classrooms as long as they have been sufficiently stomped and cleaned prior to entering the building.

3. Parents of younger students, please have your child practice putting his own snow clothes on, otherwise it can take half of recess just getting dressed! Thank you.

For more information about the school please visit http://logosprincipalspage.com/

All the best,

Matt Whitling

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 13

November 19, 2008 · Filed Under Correspondence · Comment

LOGOS SCHOOL UPDATE - Week 13

General

Snow Boots: Elementary and secondary students are welcome to wear snow boots during the snow season.

Thanksgiving Assembly: On November 26 at 11:00 there will be an all school Thanksgiving Assembly in the gym. Both the elementary and secondary choirs will be performing and Mr. Ed Van Nuland will be speaking. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Wednesday will be a dress uniform day for this special event.

Elementary

Winter Clothes: Be sure to send your children to school with warm clothes. We will have recess outside unless it is raining hard or below 20 degrees. This may be a good time to make sure that winter clothing is labeled – just in case!

Secondary

Poetry Out Loud: 10^th – 12^th Grade students will be choosing their Poetry Out Loud poems in the next few weeks, stay tuned for more information.

Study Tip of the Week

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. For example, I have children in grades 9, 8, 5, 4, 2, and Preschool this year. If I was inclined to save tests from year to year, could I use those tests to help the next child study for the same test one or two years later? 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