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School Cleaning

Monday–Paid

Tuesday–Lockwood Family

Wednesday–Wiley Family

Thursday–Wiley Family

Friday–Wiley Family

Lap A Thon

Lap-a-Thon is quickly approaching.  Packets went home last Tuesday.  The first deadline for sheets turned in to the office is Tuesday, May 7^th at Noon, to be eligible for prizes.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!!

Preschool and Kindergarten

Field Trip
Our Field Trip to Seneca Park Zoo is scheduled for May 14^th.  We will leave here about 9:00 and spend the majority of the day there.  Please read the newsletter for more information.

Reading/Writing
Common ‘r’ blends

Words of the Week
‘play’, ‘are’ and ‘pretty’

Show and Tell (Thursday)
Bring an object that has an ‘r’ blend (brick, crown, truck, etc.)

Math
Wrap-up on addition with an assessment on Wednesday and up next is the topic of basic subtraction skills.

Bible
Jesus’ parables – memory Verse is Matthew 7:7.

 Science
God’s Living World – plants and seeds.

Social Studies
Continuing with weather and the geography of our planet.  Bring your weather journal back Wednesday!

First and Second Grade

Class Party
Our party is Wednesday.  Remember to wear your pajamas!

Field Trip
Our Field Trip to Seneca Park Zoo is scheduled for May 14^th.  We will leave here about 9:00 and spend the majority of the day there.  The cost is $5.00 per person.

Play
Please continue memorizing lines!

Math
First grade finishes measurement and probability on Wednesday and begins a chapter on addition and subtraction facts to 18.
Second grade is working on numbers to 1,000.

Bible
We are studying the divided kingdom.  Memory work is Psalm 148:13-14, 17-20.

Science
We are studying and learning about the characteristics of animals.

Spelling
First grade words have the long /e/ sound.
Second grade words end in –ed and –ing.

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
Jasper Johns

Reading
We are continuing 39 Clues.

Science
We are learning about the Solar System.

Math
Both grades continue learning about fraction concepts. They will have tests either Friday or early next week, depending on our progress.

Have a great week.  J

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
Regular spelling unit tests this week.  Lesson 26.

Reading
This week we will continue reading a photobiography about Abraham Lincoln from a book by Russell Freeman.

Math
Grade five will continue a unit about fraction and decimal concepts. They should be ready for a test by the end of the week.
Grade six will learn about percentage and interest.  They will have a test on either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Social Studies
We will continue working on our country reports.

Bible
We will continue learning about the Early Church.  Our memory work is The Apostles Creed.  We will take a practice test on Thursday.

Science
We will be finishing our unit on forces and motion by answering the question ‘how do machines affect society?’. We will review this unit and have a test on Friday. We will be going on a field trip to the Rochester Museum & Science Center and Planetarium on Thursday, May 23rd. Parents, I will send more information home with your student later this week.

Seventh through Twelfth Graders

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.   Drivers will be Mr. V., Mrs. VerHow, and Mrs. Boss.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Thank you for the tissues, we should be set for the rest of the year!

Bible
We are starting a unit about Ruth, and Surviving a Terrible Loss.  The memory work is Psalm 91:1-2.

Math
This week seventh graders will go over Practice 5-3 homework on Wednesday and discuss how to solve proportions. Thursday we will go over Practice 5-4 homework and discuss how to use similar figures.

Tuesday, eighth graders will go over Practice 4-2 homework and discuss how to solve proportions. Thursday we will go over Practice 4-3 homework and discuss similar figures and proportions. On Friday we will go over Practice 4-4 homework and discuss similarity transformations.

Science
We will be discussing Newton’s first, second, and third laws of motion as well as inertia this week.

Band, Chorus and Drama

Lessons

Tuesday–8:45 Amelia, 11:00 Claire, 12:45 Hannah L., 1:25 Leah T.
Wednesday–7:45 Nick, 11:00 Michelle, 11:30 Liam, 2:05 Phillip.
Thursday–9:30 Natalie, 12:45 Kayla, 2:05 Katie.
Friday–8:45 Alex, 9:15 Caleb, 10:20 Jordan, 12:40 Julia, 1:10 Stevie, 1:40 Brooke, Leah, 2:10 Asa, Josh.
Next Monday (May 6)–8:45 Amelia, 10:20 Hannah S., 2:05 Connor.

Concert time

Remember to mark your calendar for our upcoming Spring Concert, being held in the school gym on Friday, May 17 at 7:15 pm.  All students will be involved in this celebration of “Joy.”  There will be a morning dress rehearsal that is open to the community on Thursday, May 16 at 10:15 am.  Please invite your friends, family, and pastors.

Band

The bands will be traveling to the Adult day health program on Wednesday, May 22, at 12:40.  Please contact Mrs. Cornwell if you can drive. kcornwell@eastpalmyrachristianschool.com. Thank you!!

Circle News

Hot Lunch this week will be french toast, sausages and applesauce.  Workers will be Linda Kellogg, Christi Lawson, and Lisa Butterfield.

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Enrollment Packets

Enrollment packets went home before Spring Break.  Please fill them out and return as soon as possible so we can get an idea of our enrollment for next year, and plan a budget accordingly.  Thank you!

School Cleaning

Monday–Terry Family

Tuesday–Paid

Wednesday–Paid

Thursday–Peters Family

Friday–Morgan Family

Monday (April 29)–Paid

Pancake Breakfast and Dessert Auction

Attention EPCS families! If you or someone you know has a talent for baking or creating desserts we are in need of those talented people! Please contact Cheri Winslow @ 315-986-4240 or choochwinslow@rochester.rr.com if you or someone you know would be willing to donate a dessert for our dessert auction on Saturday May 11th, 2013.

Lap A Thon

Lap a Thon is quickly approaching.  Forms and instructions will be coming home this week.  Please fill them out and return them to school as soon as possible for your child to get credit for their sheets.  If you could put postage on your forms that would be a big help too.

EPCS Family Night with the Red Wings

Come out and join us for a night of fun at Frontier Field as we watch the Rochester Red Wings play the Columbus Clippers on Saturday, May 11 at 7:05 pm.  We have 40 tickets reserved for us and they are $6.00 each.  These tickets need to be purchased by May 3.  Please send your reservation and check to school to reserve your tickets.  During the 7^th inning stretch, our HS chorus and friends will be singing, “God Bless America”.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!!  The May newsletter was sent out this past weekend.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Reading/Writing
Common ‘l’ blends

Words of the Week
‘all’ and ‘please’

Show and Tell (Thursday)
Bring an object that has a ‘l’ blend (glass, clown, flower, etc.)

Math
New unit on addition.

Bible
Jesus’ miracles.  Memory Verse is from Matthew 7:7.

Science
Earth Day activities and God’s Living World with plants.

Social Studies
We look at our amazing Earth my learning about weather and the geography of our planet.  Look for our weather journal this week!

First and Second Grade

Play
Our Play date has been changed to Wednesday, May 22^nd.  Please help your child continue memorizing his or her lines.  Please let me know if there are any issues with the costumes or props needed for your child’s character(s).

Math
First Grade is experimenting with capacity, weight, and temperature.
Second Grade finishes their unit on measurement and probability with a test on Tuesday.  The next chapter is on numbers to 1,000.

Bible
We continue studying psalms and proverbs.  Memory work is Psalm 8:1-2.

Science
We are studying and learning about the characteristics of animals.

Spelling
First Grade words have the long /o/ sound.
Second Grade words have the /oo/ sound.

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
Wassily Kandinsky

Reading
We are continuing 39 Clues.

Science
We are learning about the Solar System.

Social Studies
We will be looking at New York in the early 1800’s.

Field Trip
We will be going to Strasenburgh Planetarium and Strong Museum on Wednesday. I emailed the details to you; please let me know if you did not receive them.  We will be leaving at 8:45 and coming back sometime after lunch.

Math
Both grades continue learning about fraction concepts.

 Have a great week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
Regular spelling unit tests this week.  Lesson 25.

Reading
We have finished our literature circle unit and are starting a new unit, using our readers.  The theme is “The Civil War.” This week we will read a photobiography about Abraham Lincoln from a book by Russell Freeman.

Math
Grade five will continue a unit about fraction and decimal concepts.
Grade six will learn about percentage and interest.  They will have a test either Friday or early next week.

Social Studies
We will continue working on our country reports.

Bible
We will continue learning about the Early Church.  Our new memory work is The Apostles Creed.

Science
We will be finishing our unit on forces and motion by discussing various simple machines and answering the question ‘how do machines affect society?’ We will review this unit and have a test on the material we have learned next week.

Seventh through Twelfth Graders

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.  We are looking for drivers who can transport students to and from the college.  You would be welcome to “hang out” with us that day if you like.  We need to get there by 9:00am and will leave at 1:00pm.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Tissues
Thank you for the tissues, we should be set for the rest of the year!

Bible
We are continuing a unit about Timothy and Surviving Lack of Confidence.  Our memory work is II Timothy 1:7 and I Timothy 4:12. We will have a test over the memory work on Thursday and a test over the content of the unit on Friday.

Math
Seventh graders will go over Practice 5-3 homework on Wednesday and discuss how to solve proportions. Thursday we will go over Practice 5-4 homework and discuss how to use similar figures.
Eighth graders will go over Practice 4-2 homework and discuss how to solve proportions. Thursday we will go over Practice 4-3 homework and discuss similar figures and proportions. On Friday we will go over Practice 4-4 homework and discuss similarity transformations.

Science
We will be continuing our forces inquiry on Tuesday and begin discussion about forces and motion.

Band, Chorus and Drama

Lessons

Tuesday–8:45 Connor, 11:00 Hannah L., 12:45 Leah T., 1:25 Michelle.

Wednesday--7:45 Nick, 11:00 Liam, 11:30 Josh & Phillip, 2:05 Hannah T.

Thursday–9:30 Natalie.

Friday–8:45 Caleb, 9:15 Jordan, 10:20 Stevie, 12:40 Brooke, Leah, 1:10 Asa, 1:40 Julia, 2:10 Alex.

Next Monday (April 29)–8:45 Hannah S.,10:20 Connor, 2:05 Michelle.

Drama
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Keeper of the Tales on a  wonderful job Friday night!  Thanks for all your hard work and attention to detail.

Circle News

Hot Lunch this week with be chicken patties, french fries, fresh fruit, and dessert.  Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Michelle Bailey, and Joan Barton.

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Dutch Dinner

Thank you to all the many people who helped out with the Dutch Dinner!  We had an overwhelming turnout from the community (which led to a scramble for more tables and chairs!) and all the food was delicious.   Your willingness to cook, bake, and/or work was greatly appreciated.  Over 200 people were served and over $1800 was raised.  Praise the Lord!

Lap A Thon

Lap a Thon is quickly approaching.  Please look for further information in later School Doors or separate items coming home with your student in a next few days.

EPCS Family night with the Red Wings

Come out and join us for a night of fun at Frontier Field as we watch the Rochester Red Wings play the Columbus Clippers on Saturday, May 11 at 7:05 pm.  We have 40 tickets reserved for us and they are $6.00 each.  These tickets need to be purchased by May 3.  Please send your reservation and check to school to reserve your tickets.  During the 7^th inning stretch, our HS Chorus and Friends will be singing, “God Bless America”.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!!

Preschool and Kindergarten

Science
Our baby chicks are adorable! We are learning how animals change over time and can experience it again with our new batch coming on Wednesday!

Reading
th-, wh-, and ph- sounds.  Next up wil be ‘l’ blends.

Words of the Week
‘what’ and ‘there’

Show and Tell
Bring something that has a th-, wh-, or a ph- sound.

Math
Number relationships with more and fewer.  Test Friday.

 Social Studies
New unit on the Earth.

Bible
Wrap-up of Jesus’ Miracles and then move into the parables. Memory Verse is Luke 7:22b.

First and Second Grade

Play
The students will be performing a play for our last assembly on May 29^th.  The students chose their roles, and scripts will be coming home today.  These copies can remain at home.  Please help your child start memorizing their lines.  Costume and prop lists are also coming home.

Math
First Grade is working on measurement.
Second Grade is practicing measuring, and then playing with probability.

Bible
We are studying Psalms and Proverbs.  Memory work is Psalm 8:1-2.

Science
We are studying and learning about the characteristics of animals.

Spelling
First Grade words have the long /i/ sound.
Second Grade words are family words.

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
Paul Klee

Math
No math homework this week.  We’ll be taking the Iowa tests during our normal math class time.

Iowa Tests This Week.

Writing
Writing a biography

Have a great week.  J

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
This week we will take the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills.  Each morning, we will start right away.  Students who are late will need to wait in the office until the test that the class is taking is finished.  Please help your student to do his/her best by getting a good night’s sleep, a good breakfast, and by being on time for school, preferably a little early if possible.  If it is necessary for your student to miss a test, he/she will need to make it up either during a study hall if a teacher is free to administer it or after school.  Please keep absences to a minimum, but of course if your student is sick, keep him/her home.

Spelling
No spelling unit or tests this week.

Reading
We’ll continue with our literature circle book this week. Book reports are due on Friday. (April 19.)

Take Home Folder
No take-home folder this week.

Math
We may do some review games this week, but will be taking the Iowa tests during our regular math periods.

Social Studies
We have started on our country report.  This report will be worked on during ELA and Social Studies classes, and will be graded for both subjects.

Bible
We will start learning about the Early Church.  Our new memory work is The Apostles Creed.

Science
We will explore what the different forces are and how they work in simple machines.

Writing
Country reports and research; look for an email coming home about the requirements.

Seventh through Twelfth Graders

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.  We are looking for drivers who can transport students to and from the college.  You would be welcome to “hang out” with us that day if you like.  We need to get there by 9:00am and will leave at 1:00pm.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Tissues
Just a note to the 7/8 grade parents: we are in need of tissues as we are using our last box. I think we will only need 2-3 boxes to get us through the rest of the school year. THANKS!

Schedule for Iowa Testing

Monday           Periods 1 & 2 (8:00am – 9:22am)

Tuesday          Periods 1 & 2 (8:00am – 9:22am)

Periods 5 & 6 (10:50am – 12:12pm)

Wednesday     Periods 1 & 2 (8:00am – 9:22am)

Thursday         Periods 1 & 2 (8:00am – 9:22am)

Friday              Periods 4 & 5 (10:08am – 10:48am)

Bible
We are continuing a unit about Timothy and Surviving Lack of Confidence.  Our memory work is II Timothy 1:7 and I Timothy 4:12.

Math
In Seventh Grade, there is a correction; our chapter test will be this week. We will be reviewing and taking the test this week.
In Eighth Grade, there is a correction; our chapter test will be this week. We will be reviewing and taking the test this week.

Science
We will be conducting the Iowa Testing during 4 out of the 5 scheduled science classes this week. We will begin our new unit on Thursday when we are not testing

Band, Chorus and Drama

Lessons
Tuesday–11:00 Leah T.,  12:45 Hannah T., 1:25 Connor, Liam
Wednesday–7:45 Nick, 11:00 Natalie, 11:30 Vocal soloists,  2:05 Kayla
Thursday–9:30 Amelia
Friday–9:24 Stevie, Julia, 10:20 Brooke, Leah, 12:40 Phillip, Asa, Josh, 1:10 Caleb, 1:40 Alex, 2:10 Jordan
Next Monday (April 22)–8:45 Claire, 10:20 Katie, 2:05 Hannah S.

Drama
Show Week!!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – 2:45-4:30, full cast.

There will be an open dress rehearsal on Thursday, April 18 from 12:45-2:00.  All are welcome!  Our evening performance is Friday, April 19 at 7:15 pm.  Please invite your family and friends!

Circle News

Hot Lunch this week will be tacos with all of the fixings, and dessert. Workers will be Laura Boss, Michelle Malach, and Maggie Cosh.

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School Cleaning

Monday   Terry Family

Tuesday  Collom Family

Wednesday   Orlopp Family

Thursday   Wiley Family

Friday   Wiley Family

Monday (April 15)   Paid

Finance News

The following is an updated list of our “Adopt a Bills”:

• Time Warner    $145.10
• NYSEG            $739.00  (or any amount to offset the total)
• Main Energy     $350.00  (or any amount to offset the total)

If a smaller donation amount fits your budget, we also have a need for general supplies such as:

•  White paper towels – Wegmans or other brand that has “Pick a Size” (small and larger sizes on the same roll.)
•  Copier paper – 81/2 x 11 – 92 brightness, 20lb weight
•  Copier paper 8 1/2 x 14 – 92 brightness
•  Postage stamps

Thank you to the families who have donated copy paper, stamps and paper towels.  We appreciate your generous donations and for helping us out financially.     Cheri VanderBrook

Lego Club

Lego Club will be 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 from 3:00 to 4:00.

Dutch Dinner

Dutch Dinner is this Friday from 5:00 – 7:30 pm!  Be sure to make your reservations by Tuesday, April 9.  People come from all over Wayne, Ontario and Monroe counties to sample our Dutch food and fellowship with one another.  There are many opportunities for you to help.

In this School Door is a Food Preparation List and a Workers List.  If you see any mistakes or omissions, please contact Linda Kellogg.

If you can help in any way, please contact Linda Kellogg at 331-6424.  Thank you so much to those who already signed up to cook, bake, and/or work a shift.

Yearbook

Please continue to send your event pictures to the school yearbook via print, storage device or e-mail, as we would like to get our student run yearbook complete for sale/distribution by the end of the year.  The yearbook e-mail is: epcs.yearbook@yahoo.com.  (Please note address change.)  If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the same address with yearbook in the subject line.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!! A March/April newsletter was sent to each family via e-mail.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Reading/Writing
Common consonant diagraphs th-, ch-, and sh-. We also continue working on our combined writing/science project, our animal book.

Words of the Week
she, this, and church

Show and Tell (Thursday)
Bring an object that has the ch-, sh-, or th- sound.

Math
Addition and Subtraction readiness.  Look for the story, letter, and game in folders.

Bible
We begin looking at some of Jesus’ miracles.  New Memory Verse is from Luke 7:22b.

Science
We anticipate the arrival of our baby chicks in the coming weeks. We also continue our unit on God’s living world with a discovery of other animals and plants.

Social Studies
We look at our amazing Earth my learning about weather and the geography of our planet.

Please see this week’s newsletter for additional notes.

First and Second Grade

Math
First Grade is starting a chapter on measurement and probability.
Second Grade is working on capacity and weight.

Bible
We are starting a unit on Solomon.  Memory work is Proverbs 3:3-6.

Science
We will be studying and learning about the characteristics of animals.

Spelling
First Grade words have the long /a/ sound.
Second Grade words are words that sound alike.

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
C.M Russell

Spelling
We will not be doing spelling this week.

Reading
We are continuing to read 39 Clues.  Homework may come home from time to time if your child needs to finish up work.  Keep a look out for their 39 Clues Investigation Journal.

Science
We will be learning about the Solar System.

Social Studies
We will be talking about New York becoming a state.

Field Trips
We will be going on a field trip on Wednesday, April 10^th.  We will be visiting with Veterans in Canandaigua.  There will not be a charge for this field trip and students do not need to bring a lunch.  Please let me know if you can drive.  I do not have the times set yet, but we will be leaving in the morning and returning after lunch.

Math
Both grades are learning about fractions.

Have a great week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
Regular Spelling tests this week.  We are on Lesson 24.

Reading
We’ll continue with our literature circle book this week.  Students should also start working on their book reports.  A paper giving requirements for this report will come home either today or tomorrow, and will be due next Friday (April 19.)

Take Home Folder
No take-home folder this week.

Math
Fifth graders are learning about fraction concepts.
Sixth graders continue working with ratios and proportions.

Social Studies
We will start on a country report.  This report will be worked on during ELA and Social Studies classes, and will be graded for both subjects.  An information sheet will come home later this week.

Bible
We will finish a unit about the Crucifixion and Resurrection and will start learning about the Early Church.  Our new memory work is The Apostles Creed.

Science
We will be starting a new unit entitled Investigating Motion and Forces. We will be defining the force and the laws of motion. Next, we will take a look at machines, how they work, and how they affect society. This week, we will begin by answering the questions What is Motion? and What are the Laws of Motion? To do this, we will conduct a few in class inquiries to gain understanding.

Seventh through Twelfth Graders

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.  We are looking for drivers who can transport students to and from the college.  You would be welcome to “hang out” with us that day if you like.  We need to get there by 9:00am and will leave at 1:00pm.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Tissues
Just a note to the 7/8 grade parents: we are in need of tissues as we are using our last box. I think we will only need 2-3 boxes to get us through the rest of the school year. THANKS!

Bible
We are starting a new unit about Timothy and Surviving Lack of Confidence.  Our memory work will be II Timothy 1:7 and I Timothy 4:12.

Math
There is a correction: our chapter test will be this week. We will be reviewing and taking the test this week.

Science
We will be finishing this chapter and unit on Other Useful Materials. Rather than doing a chapter or unit test, students will be given a unit packet that will be due Friday, April 12th.

High School

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.  We are looking for drivers who can transport students to and from the college.  You would be welcome to “hang out” with us that day if you like.  We need to get there by 9:00am and will leave at 1:00pm.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Lessons

Tuesday  8:10 Leah T., 11:00 Amelia,  12:45 Connor 1:25 Hannah S.

Wednesday  7:45 Nick, 11:00 Katie, 11:30 Hannah T.,  2:05 Natalie.

 Thursday  9:30 Kayla, 12:45 Josh, Asa,  2:05 Claire.

Friday  8:45 Caleb, 9:15 Brooke, Leah, 10:20 Phillip, 12:40 Stevie, 1:10 Alex, 1:40 Jordan, 2:10 Julia.

 Next Monday (April 15)  8:45 Hannah L., 10:20 Michelle, 2:05 Liam.

Drama

Wednesday  2:45-4:15, full cast.

 Friday  2:45-3:30.

Circle News

Hot lunch this week will be hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, salad, and dessert.  Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Deb McKaig, and Dottie Holtz.

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School Cleaning

Monday  Paid

Tuesday  Collom Family

Wednesday  Collom Family

Thursday  No School

Friday  No School

Monday (April 8)  Terry Family

Finance News

The following is an updated list of our “Adopt a Bills”:

• Time Warner    $145.10
• NYSEG            $739.00 (or any amount to offset the total)
• Main Energy     $350.00 (or any amount to offset the total)

If a smaller donation amount fits your budget, we also have a need for general supplies such as:

• White paper towels – Wegmans or other brand that has “Pick a Size” (small and larger sizes on the same roll.)
• Copier paper – 81/2 x 11 – 92 brightness, 20lb weight
• Copier paper 8 1/2 x 14 – 92 brightness
• Postage stamps

Thank you, Cheri VanderBrook

Thank you

Thank you to the families who have donated copy paper, stamps and paper towels.  We appreciate your generous donations and for helping us out financially.

Young Artist Festival

Thanks to the many parents, grandparents, and other community members who helped make our festival memorable!

Run for Reading 5k race and 2 mile walk

We are holding an art contest for the 5k race t-shirt design.  This contest is open to 3^rd thru 12^th grade, and the theme is “Run for Reading”.  Artwork should be in one color, and be submitted on a piece of 8×13 clean white paper.  Be sure to write your name on the back before turning it in by the April 19th deadline.  If your artwork is chosen, your signature will be added to the bottom of your artwork and printed on the shirt.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kathy Cornwell.

Lego Club

Lego Club will be meeting on 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 from 3:00 to 4:00. Lego club will not meet this week.

Dutch Dinner

Please mark your calendars for Friday, April 12^th.  That is the night of our famous Dutch Dinner.  People come from all over Wayne, Ontario and Monroe counties to sample our Dutch food, and fellowship with one another.  There are many opportunities for you to help.  We have 4 work shifts:

• Set Up – after school on the 12^th
• First serving shift – 5 pm – 6:15 pm
• Second Serving shift – 6:15 pm -7:30 pm
• Clean up and put tables/chairs away – 7:30 pm

We also need bakers, soup makers and entrée makers.

If you can help in any way, please contact Linda Kellogg at 331-6424.  Thank you so much to those who already signed up to cook, bake, and/or work a shift.  We are still looking for two roasters of Dutch Lettuce (recipe and some ingredients can be provided–we just need hands to prepare it on the day of the dinner)

Yearbook

Please continue to send your event pictures to the school yearbook via print, storage device or e-mail, as we would like to get our student run yearbook complete for sale/distribution by the end of the year.  The yearbook e-mail is: epcs.yearbook@yahoo.com.  (Please note address change.)  If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the same address with yearbook in the subject line.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!! A March/April newsletter was sent to each family via e-mail.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Reading
Review of short vowel sounds.

Words of the Week
Review and number words 1-10.

Show and Tell
There is no show and tell this week

Math
Review and a short assessment on Tuesday or Wednesday

Bible
The conclusion of the Easter story. Memory verse is John 3:16 and Matthew 28:5-6.

Science
Baby chick eggs are here!  Please review the packet that was sent home about the book we are writing and have forms returned no later than Wednesday this week.

First and Second Grade

Math
First Grade is finishing their chapter on money with a test Wednesday.
Second Grade is working on length and capacity.

Bible
We are finishing our unit on Easter.  Memory work is Matthew 28:1-8.

Spelling
Review week – work is due on Wednesday.
First Grade is reviewing words with short vowel sounds – lesson 22, pages 86-89.
Second Grade is reviewing words with long vowel sounds – lesson 18, pages 74-79.

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will not be doing spelling this week.

Reading
We are continuing to read, 39 Clues.  Homework may come home from time to time if your child needs to finish up work.  Keep a look out for their 39 Clues Investigation Journal.

Science
We will be learning about the Solar System.

Social Studies
We will be talking about New York after the Revolutionary War.

Bible
We will be continuing our unit on Isaac.

Field Trips
We will be going on a field trip on Wednesday, April 10^th.  We will be visiting with Veterans in Canandaigua.  There will not be a charge for this field trip.  Please let me know if you can drive.  I do not have the times set yet, but we will be leaving in the morning and returning after lunch.

Math
We will continue with a unit over fractions.  No homework this week.

Have a great week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Assembly
Our class will present “The Book that Saved the Earth” and “The Nose” at our assembly on Wednesday, March 27, at 8:15am. Please join us!  Also, please help your student study his/her parts.

Take Home Folder Forms
Students will not bring home Take Home Folder Forms this week.

Spelling
No spelling tests this week.

Reading

We will work on our two plays for most of the week and we will continue literature circle books. Students should also continue reading their book report books and be ready to start working on their book reports when they come back from vacation.

Math
Fifth Graders are continuing a unit about fractions.
Sixth Graders are learning about ratios and proportions.

Bible
We will continue a unit about the week leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

Science
This week we will continue reading The Trash Can Review in preparation for our field trip to ALPCO Wednesday, March 27th.

Parents, please make sure your student is dressed to be outside as we will be walking from building to building and will possibly spend some time outside during the tour. Drivers, you know who you are, please check your email for more information.

Seventh through Twelfth Graders

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.  We are looking for drivers who can transport students to and from the college.  You would be welcome to “hang out” with us that day if you like.  We need to get there by 9:00am and will leave at 1:00pm.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Bible
Our current unit is about Nehemiah and Surviving Peer Pressure. The memory work is Proverbs  4:14-15, 18-19.

Science
We have a short week with only two classes. We will be concluding our discussions about recycling Wednesday, then discuss other materials when we come back from Easter break.

High School

The 7th-12th graders are visiting St. John Fisher College to attend Science Exploration Days on Friday, May 17th.  We are looking for drivers who can transport students to and from the college.  You would be welcome to “hang out” with us that day if you like.  We need to get there by 9:00am and will leave at 1:00pm.  Students can eat lunches in the vehicles on the trip back.  Any questions, please contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Lessons

Tuesday  8:10 Asa, 11:00 Connor.

Wednesday  7:45 Nick, 11:00 Hannah T.

Next Monday (April 8)  8:45 Michelle, 10:20 Liam, 2:05 Hannah L.

Drama

Tuesday  12:15 –2:00

Wednesday  11:30-1:15

Bring a lunch each day!

Next Wednesday (over vacation): 10:00 am –2:00 pm.  We still need a parent to coordinate a pizza lunch for that day.  Thank you!

Young Artists Festival

Congratulations to everyone who performed in the Young Artists’ Festival performances last week.  Your efforts were appreciated and gave glory to God!

Circle News

No hot lunch this week – Noon dismissal.

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EPCS 19th Annual Young Artists Festival

This Friday, yes the Friday of this week, will see our students sing, play, dance, recite, and perform, as well as show artwork to the community in praise to God.  This is Young Artists Festival week, the 19th one since its inception in the mid 1990s.  Here’s how the week stacks up:

• On Thursday, in the afternoon, we will have our Peer Performance time, a time where our participants will perform before their peers.
• On Friday morning, the participants will perform before adjudicators.
• On Friday afternoon, the school will turn into an artists fair, complete with multiple arts workshops and events.
• On Friday evening at 7 pm, we will host the Young Artists Festival Concert, where participants will perform before and with our community.

So, mark your calendar for Friday evening, for the 19th Annual YAF Concert, and join us at 7:15 pm!  See you there.

Tenebrae Service

Please mark your calendar for Wednesday evening, March 27th, and plan to attend the annual Tenebrae Service.  The EPCHS Chorus and Friends will read scripture and sing choral pieces, including the cantata On the Passion of Christ by David H. Williams, music for Lent and Holy Week.  Please join us at 7:15 pm for this special program!  Invite your Wednesday evening church group along!

Open Door Mission Trip

On Friday, March 15th, three high schoolers,  Natalie, Trisha, & Drew traveled with chaperones, Mr. Winslow and Mr. Vanderzwan, to the Open Door Mission in Rochester NY, where they helped prepare food, and serve people in need. This was an opportunity that not many high schoolers get, and it was an eye opening experience. The high schoolers have already decided to go back again to help out. One comment heard as they returned from the Open Door Mission was, “My heart goes out to them.” –quoted by Trisha.

The students learned that many of the people in the Mission were recovering drug addicts, or that they suffered the loss of a job and were faced with homelessness. It was quite easy for the students to help the clients by just giving of their time. The job of serving was simple but many of the people there appreciated the help that the EPCHS students provided. Memories were made and they will be scheduling it again. If you are interested in helping, you can help talk to Mr. Vanderzwan, or go to http://www.opendoormission.com/ for more information.
Article by Natalie and Trisha

All County Middle and High School Instrumental Concert

The All County Middle and High School Instrumental Concert was held on Saturday at 2 pm at the Pal-Mac High School.  Several of our students and home-school students represented East Pal Christian!  (Congratulations to each of them and to their teacher, Mrs. Cornwell!) It was a great concert!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Joey Malach, a fifth grader at EPCS.  Joey has been chosen as a semi-finalist for the NY State National Geography Bee.  This bee will be held on April 5th at the NY State Museum.  Winners will go on to the National Finals in Washington, DC.

World Vision Children

Don’t forget to take a coin or a group of coins for our World Vision child, Godfrey, on Wednesday mornings.  A “Silver Collection” is taken for Godfrey at each Wednesday Morning Assembly.  Let’s be sure each student drops a coin in the basket.  Thanks.

To Our EPCS Alums

Send me your short resume’ for entry into the School Door into our Alumni Corner.  keith@eastpalmyrachristianschool.com

EPCS Calendar 

Monday, March 18, 2013

• HS Chorus Practice until 3:30 pm
• Girls Volleyball Practice until 4:30 pm

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

• Drama Practice until 3:35 pm
• Volleyball Match vs Rapids Home School (HOME)  4 pm start
• EPCS Open House  7 pm to 8:30 pm

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

• Assembly–Silver Collection for World Vision
• Hot Lunch
• Lego Club until 4 pm
• Drama Practice until 4 pm

Thursday, March 21, 2013

• Young Artists Festival Peer Performance  12:45 pm
• Volleyball Match AT Greece Christian (AWAY)  Leave 2:25 pm

Friday, March 22, 2013

• Busing Request Deadline
• Young Artists Festival Adjudicator Performance  8:30 am start
• Pizza Lunch – Dessert for all provided by the Bailey Family
• Young Artists Festival Concert  7:15 pm

Monday, March 25, 2013

• Volleyball Match vs Rochester Christian (HOME) 4 pm start

And Beyond
Thursday, March 22            Busing Request Deadline
Tuesday, March 26              Report Card Distribution
Tuesday – Wednesday, Mar 26,27       Parent-Teacher Conferences – Noon Dismissal
Wednesday, March 27        EPCHS Tenebrae Service
Thursday, March 28            Easter Break begins–No School
Friday, March 29                Good Friday–No School
Sunday, March 31               Easter Sunday!!!
Friday, April 5                     Easter Break Ends
Friday, April 12                   EPCS Circle Dutch Dinner
Friday, April 19                   EPCS Drama Production
Friday, April 26                   High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
Wednesday, May 1             Red Cross Blood Drive at EPCS
Friday, May 3                      High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
Saturday, May 11                EPCS Pancake Breakfast/Dessert Auction (Morning)
Saturday, May 11                EPCS 5k Run, 2 Mile Walk, 8:30 am start
Saturday, May 11                EPCS Family Night–Red Wings Baseball – 7:05 pm game start

The entire year’s EPCS Schedule and Calendar can be found at www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com/calendar/.  Please feel free to log onto our website for up-to-the-minute information, pictures, and schedules as well as EPCS Forms, News, School Door, Videos, and Auction information.  See you on-line!

School Cleaning

Monday
Terry Family

Tuesday
Lockwood Family

Wednesday
Paid

Thursday
Paid

Friday
Haslund Family

Monday (March 25)
Paid

EPCS Eagles Girls’ Volleyball Schedule

Monday, March 25    Rochester Christian at EPCS HOME  4 pm start

Tuesday, March 26    Rapids Home School at EPCS  HOME  4 pm start

Tuesday, April 9    St. Paul Lutheran at EPCS  HOME 4 pm start

Thursday, April 11    Rochester School for the Deaf at EPCS HOME  4 pm start

If parents wish to oversee the refreshment stand at each home game, see Mrs. White to organize that!!!  All $$ will go toward the 7th/8th grade fund.

Open House

Please mark your calendars for this Tuesday, March 19.  EPCS will be hosting an Open House for all those interested in coming to EPCS in the next school year, or who want to find out more about us.  The Open House will be from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm.  We need YOU to spread the word to parents, grandparents, friends, businesses, churches, and co-workers, asking them to consider a strong academic foundation for their children and grandchildren, with God at the center of studies and student life.

Applications for preschool through high school classes for full time students, or for select classes by home-schooled students, are available.   Busing request deadline is Friday, March 22.

Visit our website at www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com or phone 315-597-4400 for more information.

Finance News

The following is an updated list of our “Adopt a Bills”:

• Time Warner    $145.10
• NYSEG            $739.00 (or any amount to offset the total)
• Main Energy     $350.00 (or any amount to offset the total)

If a smaller donation amount fits your budget, we also have a need for general supplies such as:

• White paper towels – Wegmans or other brand that has “Pick a Size” (small and larger sizes on the same roll)
• Copier paper – 81/2 x 11 – 92 brightness, 20lb weight
• Copier paper 8 1/2 x 14 – 92 brightness
• Postage stamps

Thank you, Cheri VanderBrook

Young Artist’s Festival

Please encourage your student to complete his/her art or craft project.   The projects should be brought to school by March 14.

If possible, would each family please bring a snack to share for after the YAF performance program on Friday night?  Mrs. White is coordinating this, so if you can let her know if you can bring anything, that would be very helpful.  Thank you!

Run for Reading 5k race and 2 mile walk

We are holding an art contest for the 5k race t-shirt design.  This contest is open to 3rd thru 12th grade, and the theme is “Run for Reading”.  Artwork should be in one color, and be submitted on a piece of 8×13 clean white paper.  Be sure to write your name on the back before turning it in by the April 19th deadline.  If your artwork is chosen, your signature will be added to the bottom of your artwork and printed on the shirt.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kathy Cornwell.

Lego Club

Remaining Lego Club meeting dates are as follows: March 20, April 10, 17, and 24, and May 1 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

Dutch Dinner

Please mark your calendars for Friday, April 12th.  That is the night of our famous Dutch Dinner.  People come from all over Wayne, Ontario and Monroe counties to sample our Dutch food and fellowship with one another.  There are many opportunities for you to help.  We have 4 work shifts:

• Set Up – after school
• First serving shift – 5 pm – 6:15 pm
• Second Serving shift – 6:15 pm -7:30 pm
• 7:30 pm – Clean up and put tables/chairs away.

We also need bakers, soup makers and entrée makers.

If you can help in any way, please contact Linda Kellogg at 331-6424.  We need MANY people to make this dinner a success.  Thank you.

Please take the enclosed flyer and put it up at your church, work, town businesses, etc.  If you need more, let the office know.

Yearbook

Please continue to send your event pictures to the school yearbook via print, storage device or e-mail, as we would like to get our student run yearbook complete for sale/distribution by the end of the year.  The yearbook e-mail is: epcs.yearbook@yahoo.com.  (Please note address change.)  If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the same address with yearbook in the subject line.

Opportunity

If anyone is interested in learning how to get FREE supplies to give to EPCS, contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com.  It involves the Easy Rebates program at Staples. For example, I was able to donate 2 reams of copier paper this week.  This wouldn’t involve a lot of time, as more of the rebates are featured in the summer.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!! A March/April newsletter was sent to each family via e-mail.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Reading
We are working on the short ‘e’ sound this week and will have a refresher on high-frequency words.

Words of the Week
We will have a review of the basic color words and number words 1-10.

Show and Tell
Bring something that reflects the meaning of Easter to you.

Math
Fun with fractions

Bible
We have begun the Easter story. Memory verse is John 3:16 and Matthew 28:5-6.

Science
We anticipate the arrival of our baby chick eggs this Wednesday! We will also be learning about God’s Living World.

First and Second Grade

Math
First Grade finishes place value, data, and graphs with a test on Tuesday.  The next unit is money.
Second Grade is working on graphs.

Bible 
We continue studying King David.  Memory work is Psalm 24:1-2, 7-10.

Social Studies
We finish our unit on People and Places in History.

Spelling
First Grade words start with ch and th.
Second Grade words start with sl and sp.

Writing
We are starting to write a class book on animals at Seneca Park Zoo.  Scholastic will publish and bind our book for us and send it back to us.  Your family will have the chance to order the class book as well if interested.

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
Walt Disney

Art
We will be working on an art project this week and next week.  If you have any recyclables that you could send in for this project, that would be great.  We are looking for things such as small boxes, paper towel and toilet paper tubes.

Spelling
We will not be doing spelling this week.

Reading
We are continuing to read 39 Clues.  Homework may come home from time to time if you child needs to finish up work.  Keep a look out for their 39 Clues Investigation Journal.

Science
We will be learning about the Earth.

Social Studies
We will be talking about New York after the Revolutionary War.

Bible
We will be continuing our unit on Isaac.

Field Trips
We will be going on a field trip on Monday, March 25th and Wednesday, April 10th.  There will not be a charge for either one.  I will be sending home more details this week.

Math
Third Graders are learning about division concepts. They will have a test either Wednesday or Thursday.
Fourth Graders are learning to multiply two and three digit numbers by two digit numbers.

Writing
Finishing Personal Narratives.

Have a great week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Assembly
Our class will present The Book that Saved the Earth and The Nose at our assembly on Wednesday, March 27th, at 8:15 am. Please join us!  Also, please help your student study his/her parts.

Take Home Folder Forms
Students will not bring home Take Home Folder Forms either this week or next.  Any tests will be given to parents at the conferences next week.

Spelling
Regular spelling tests this week.  We will do Lesson 23.

Reading
We will work on our two plays for most of the week and we will continue literature circle books. Students should also continue reading their book report books.

Math
Fifth Graders are continuing a unit about geometry.
Sixth Graders are learning about ratios and proportions.

Social Studies
We will continue looking at early American history.

Bible
We will continue a unit about the week leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

Writing
Finishing Expository Essays.

Science
This week we will continue reading The Trash Can Review in preparation for our field trip to ALPCO next Wednesday, March 27th.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Bible
Our current unit is about Nehemiah and Surviving Peer Pressure. The memory work is Proverbs  4:14-15 and 18-19.

ELA
Vocabulary and spelling tests will be on Friday. Study at quizlet.com and Spellingstars.com

Math
In Seventh Grade, there is a correction: our chapter test will be this week. We will be reviewing and taking the test this week.
In Eighth Grade, there is a correction: our chapter test will be this week. We will be reviewing and taking the test this week.

Science
We will continue our discussion about alloys, ceramics and glass, recycling, and new materials.

High School

ELA
Chapter summaries and character journals are due on Wednesday.

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Lessons
Tuesday
8:10 Josh & Phillip, 11:00 Stevie, Julia, 12:45 Amelia, 1:25 Hannah L.

Wednesday
7:45 Nick, 11:00 Brooke & Leah, 11:30 Natalie, 2:05 Jordan.

Thursday
9:30 Alex, 2:05 Kayla.

Friday
9:45 Caleb

Monday (March 25th)
8:45 Leah,10:20 Katie, 2:05 Julia.

Drama
Wednesday
Full Cast

Circle News

Hot Lunch this week will be chicken patties on a bun, chips, fruit and dessert.
Workers will be Michele Malach, Laura Boss, and a substitute worker.

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THE JAZZ CLASSIX/ST. PATTY’S MEAL

Woodlane Community Church
5694 Woodlane
Newark, NY

Sunday, March 17,  2 pm – 5 pm

Come listen to the music (American Standards)
while you enjoy a
Ham, Potato and Cabbage Meal.
Coffee and desserts will also be served.

Free Admission
(Free-will Offering benefiting
East Palmyra Christian School and Newark VBS)

EPCS Middle and High School Pasta Dinner

Thanks to all of you who came out to our annual EPCS Middle and High School Pasta Dinner on Friday evening!!  Along with great-tasting food and wonderful service, there was a spirit of community present, as was God’s Spirit!  Thanks as well to the students and parents for help in organization, set-up, take-down, clean-up, great service, delicious food, and for your many smiles!  What a great evening!  Oh, and we were able to raise around $1,300.00 together.  Thank you!

GRACE Conference

Our teachers will be attending the annual Greater Rochester Area Christian Educators (GRACE) Conference on Friday, March 15.  We will not have school on that day.  Please pray for an excellent conference, for much fellowship, and for God’s Holy Spirit!

EPCHS Student to Serve at Open Door Mission

As part of their Perspectives on Issues class, the EPCHS students will be serving supper at Rochester’s Open Door Mission on Friday evening.  This the first in a series of three participation times at the Mission.  Please pray for a good night as these students are God’s hands and voices to those who are in need.

EPCS Girls’ Volleyball

Today will see the start of the 2013 EPCS Girls’ Volleyball season.  Please feel free to check the schedule in the School Door for all the matches.  If you can come out to the games to support the girls, please plan to do so!!

All County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert

The All County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert was held on Saturday at 2 pm at the Newark High School.  Nine of our students represented East Pal Christian!  (Congratulations to each of them and to their teacher, Mrs. Cornwell!) It was a great concert!

World Vision Children

Don’t forget to take a coin or a group of coins for our World Vision child, Godfrey, on Wednesday mornings.  A “Silver Collection” is taken for Godfrey at each Wednesday morning Assembly.  Let’s be sure each student drops a coin in the basket.  Thanks.

To Our EPCS Alum

Send me your short resume’ for entry into the School Door into our Alumni Corner.  keith@eastpalmyrachristianschool.com

EPCS Calendar

Monday, March 11, 2013

• HS Chorus Practice until 3:30 pm
• Volleyball Match with Greece Christian  4 pm start (HOME)

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

• Drama Practice until 3:35 pm
• Volleyball Match AT Rochester Christian School (AWAY) Leave 2:55 pm
• EPCS Board Meeting  7 pm

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

• Assembly–Silver Collection for World Vision
• Hot Lunch
• Lego Club until 4 pm
• Drama Practice until 4 pm

Thursday, March 14, 2013

• Lunch Pizza Sale
• Volleyball Match AT Rochester School for the Deaf (AWAY)  Leave 2:45 pm

Friday, March 15, 2013

• GRACE Conference for Faculty  No School

Saturday, March 16, 2013

• All-County Jr/Sr High Instrumental Concert

Sunday, March 17, 2013

• Jazz Classix/St. Patty’s Day Dinner  2 pm – 5 pm

Monday, March 18, 2013

• Girls Volleyball Practice until 4:30 pm

And Beyond

• Tuesday, March 19                            EPCS Open House  7 pm to 8:30 pm
• Wednesday – Friday, Mar 20-22    Young Artists Festival (Concert on Friday, March 22)
• Thursday, March 21                         Busing Request Deadline
• Tuesday, March 26                           Report Card Distribution
• Tuesday – Wednesday, Mar 26,27       Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Wednesday, March 27                      EPCHS Tenebrae Service
• Thursday, March 28                         Easter Break begins–No School
• Friday, March 29                               Good Friday–No School
• Sunday, March 31                              Easter Sunday!!!
• Friday, April 5                                    Easter Break Ends
• Friday, April 12                                  EPCS Circle Dutch Dinner
• Friday, April 19                                  EPCS Drama Production
• Friday, April 26                                  High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
• Wednesday, May 1                             Red Cross Blood Drive at EPCS
• Friday, May 3                                     High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
• Saturday, May 11                                EPCS Pancake Breakfast/Dessert Auction (Morning)
• Saturday, May 11                               EPCS 5k Run, 2 Mile Walk
• Saturday, May 11                               EPCS Family Night–Red Wings Baseball (Evening)

The entire year’s EPCS Schedule and Calendar can be found at www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com/calendar/.  Please feel free to log onto our website for up-to-the-minute information, pictures, and schedules as well as EPCS Forms, News, School Door, Videos, and Auction information.  See you on-line!

School Cleaning

Monday – Thursday (No school this Friday)
Shirk Family

Monday (March 18)
Terry Family

Volleyball Schedule

Games begin at 4pm unless otherwise noted.

• Tuesday, March 19    Rapids Home School at EPCS HOME  4 pm start
• Thursday, March 21    EPCS at Greece Christian AWAY Leave at 2:25 pm
• Monday, March 25    Rochester Christian at EPCS HOME  4 pm start
• Tuesday, March 26    Rapids Home School at EPCS  HOME  4 pm start
• Tuesday, April 9    St. Paul Lutheran at EPCS  HOME 4 pm start
• Thursday, April 11    Rochester School for the Deaf at EPCS HOME  4 pm start

If parents wish oversee the refreshment stand at each home game, please feel free to organize that!!!  All $$ will go toward the 7th/8th grade fund.

Open House

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 19.  EPCS will be hosting an Open House for all those interested in coming to EPCS in the next school year, or who want to find out more about us.  The Open House will be from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.  We need YOU to spread the word to parents, grandparents, friends, businesses, churches, and co-workers, asking them to consider a strong academic foundation for their children and grandchildren, with God at the center of studies and student life.
Applications for preschool through high school classes for full time students, or for select classes by home-schooled students, are available.
Visit our website at www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com or phone 315-597-4400 for more information.
Busing request deadline is March 21.

Finance News

Thank you once again to all who are supporting EPCS through donations towards our on going bills.  We are blessed by your generosity.                            Cheri VanderBrook

Young Artist’s Festival

Please encourage your student to complete his/her art or craft project.   The projects should be brought to school by March 14.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!! A March/April newsletter was sent to each family via e-mail.

Spring Fundraising Meeting

Looking for a way to become involved?    Have more volunteer hours to work off? Come join us for a meeting to discuss our upcoming functions. We will meet THIS Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm at school to plan out our spring activities. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!   Please call Cheri if you know you will be coming, but if you decide to come last minute, great!!!!!   Hope to see many of you there. Cheri.    986-4240

Yearbook

Please continue to send your event pictures to the school yearbook via print, storage device or e-mail, as we would like to get our student run yearbook complete for sale/distribution by the end of the year.  The yearbook e-mail is: epcs.yearbook@yahoo.com.  (Please note address change.)  If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the same address with yearbook in the subject line.

Lego Club

Lego Club will be starting this Wednesday, March 13, from 3:00 to 4:00.  Lego Club will also held on be March 13 and 20, April 10, 17, and 24, and May 4 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Run for Reading 5k race and 2 mile walk

Each family is receiving a copy of the 5k Race/2 Mile Walk registration form.  We hope
 you will join us May 11th at 8:30 am for the race/walk.  If you need more copies of the 
form, let us know and we will send more home.  If you can, please display a copy at your place of business and/or give it to a friend or family member to use.  The more people we get the word out to, the more runners/walkers we will have which brings in more money for our school.  Please contact me with any questions.  Michelle Malach    mrsmack@hotmail.com or 585-507-0870.

Opportunity

If anyone is interested in learning how to get FREE supplies to give to EPCS, contact Don Winslow at reroteacher@rochester.rr.com.  It involves the Easy Rebates program at Staples. For example, I was able to donate 2 reams of copier paper this week.  This wouldn’t involve a lot of time since more of the rebates are featured in the summer.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Reading
We start the short ‘e’ sound this week and have a refresher on high-frequency words.

Words of the Week
All the basic color words.

Show and Tell
Bring your favorite book.

Math
Basic geometry with solid and plane figures and fun with fractions.

Bible
Unit wrap-up of Jesus’ Ministry (memory verses are from Matthew 19:4 and John 14:6). We then begin the Easter story.

Science
We finish our investigating materials unit and look forward to the arrival of our chick eggs next week.

First and Second Grade

Math
First Grade finishes place value, data, and graphs with a test on Tuesday.  The next unit is money.
Second Grade is working on graphs.

Bible 
We continue studying King David.  Memory work is Psalm 24:1-2, 7-10.

Social Studies
We finish our unit on People and Places in History.

Spelling
First Grade words start with ch and th.
Second Grade words start with sl and sp.

Writing
We are starting to write a class book on animals at Seneca Park Zoo.  Scholastic will publish and bind our book for us and send it back to us.  Your family will have the chance to order the class book as well if interested.

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
Ansel Adams

Spelling
We will not be doing spelling this week.

Reading
We are continuing to read 39 Clues.  Homework may come home from time to time if you child needs to finish up work.  Keep a look out for their 39 Clues Investigation Journal.

Science
We will be learning about Conservation.

Social Studies
We will be talking about the Revolutionary War.

Bible
We will be continuing our unit on Isaac.

Math
Third Grade will be learning about division concepts.
Fourth Grade will be learning to multiply two and three digit numbers by two digit numbers.

Writing
We will be working on personal narratives.

Have a great week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Assembly
Our class will present The Book that Saved the Earth and The Nose at our assembly on Wednesday. March 27, at 8:15 am. Please join us!  Also, please help your student study his/her parts.

Spelling
No spelling tests this week.  We will do some review work.

Reading
We will work on our two plays for most of the week and we will start literature circle books. Students should also continue reading their book report books.

Math
Fifth Grade is starting a unit about geometry.
Sixth Grade will have a test tomorrow over multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. The next unit is about ratios and proportions.

Social Studies
We will continue looking at early American history.

Bible
We will continue a unit about the week leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

Writing
We will be working on expository essays.

Science
We have read Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and are currently watching the newly released version. This story reinforces the need for us to be good stewards of God’s creation. To pass on what the students have learned, we will be reading The Lorax to the school on Wednesday during the assembly time.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Bible
Our current unit is about Nehemiah and Surviving Peer Pressure. The memory work is Proverbs 4:14-15, 18-19.  Please remind your student to fill out their Christian Service report.  It is due March 14.

ELA
Vocabulary and spelling tests on Thursday. Study at quizlet.com and Spellingstars.com

Math
In Seventh Grade, our chapter test will be this week. We will be reviewing and taking the test this week.
In Eighth Grade, our chapter test will be this week. We will be finishing the last section, reviewing and taking the test this week.

Science
The chapter test for Organic Compounds will be on Wednesday. We will finish Unit 2 with a chapter about Other Useful Materials. In this chapter we will be discussing alloys, ceramics and glass, recycling, and new materials.

High School

English
Read up to chapter 15 of The Maltese Falcon for Tuesday.

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Lessons
Tuesday
8:10 Connor & Liam, 11:00 Claire, 12:45 Amelia, 1:25 Leah T.

Wednesday
7:45 Nick, 11:00 Stevie, 11:30 Michelle, 2:05 Hannah L .

Thursday
9:30 Katie, 12:45 Caleb, 2:05 Asa

Friday
No School – Conference Day

Next Monday (March 18)
8:45 Katie, 10:20 Claire, 2:05 Leah T.

Drama
Wednesday
All

Circle News

Hot lunch this week will be baked ziti, bread, salad, and dessert.  Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Christy Lawson, and Deb McKaig.

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Change for Education

Thanks to all of you who have brought in your spare change for our classroom Change for Education program.  Results are as follows: Pre-K/K– $160.68 to be used for Bibles, 1st/2nd–$188.88 to be used for art supplies, books on cd, and/or furniture, 3rd/4th–$63.00 purchase to be determined, 5th/6th–$53.27 to be used for purchase of document camera, 7th/8th–$23.59 purchase to be determined, 9th–12th–$21.35 purchase to be determined.  The Pre-K/K and 1st/2nd grade classes will receive a combined pizza party!

EPCS Middle School/High School Pasta Supper

Please mark your calendars for Friday, March 8 for the annual EPCS Middle and High School Pasta Supper (may include Lasagna…).  Plan to attend this great fundraiser and enjoy a wonderful dinner!  Dinner will be served from 5 pm – 7:30 pm.  Take outs are available.
Late reservations still accepted–Contact the office–597-4400
We’d love to have you join us for supper!

All County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert

The All County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert will be held on Saturday at 2 pm at the Newark High School.  Nine of our students will be representing East Pal Christian!  (Congratulations to each of them and to their teacher, Mrs. Cornwell!)  If you can make it to that concert, you will not be disappointed!

World Vision Children

Don’t forget to bring a coin or a group of coins for our World Vision child, Godfrey, on Wednesday mornings.  A “Silver Collection” is taken for Godfrey at each Wednesday morning Assembly.  Let’s be sure each student drops a coin in the basket.  Thanks.

To Our EPCS Alums

Send me your short resume’ for entry into the School Door into our Alumni Corner.  keith@eastpalmyrachristianschool.com

EPCS Calendar

Monday, March 4, 2013

• HS Chorus Practice until 3:30 pm
• Volleyball Practice until 4:30 pm

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

• Drama Practice until 3:35 pm
• Volleyball Practice until 4:30 pm
• EPCS Open House  7 pm – 8:30 pm

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

• Assembly–Silver Collection for World Vision
• Hot Lunch
• Drama Practice until 4 pm

Thursday, March 7, 2013

• Volleyball Practice until 4:30 pm (Match Cancelled/Postponed)

Friday, March 8, 2013

• Lunch Pizza Sale
• EPCS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL PASTA SUPPER  5 pm – 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 9

• All-County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert–2 pm at Newark Middle School

Monday, March 11, 2013

• Girls Volleyball Practice until 4:30 pm

And Beyond

•     Friday, March 15                High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
•     Saturday, March 16            All-County Jr/Sr High Instrumental Concert
•     Wednesday – Friday, Mar 20-22      Young Artists Festival (Concert on Friday, March 22)
•     Thursday, March 21            Busing Request Deadline
•     Tuesday, March 26              Report Card Distribution
•     Tuesday – Wednesday, Mar 26,27     Parent-Teacher Conferences
•     Wednesday, March 27        EPCHS Tenebrae Service
•     Friday, March 29                 Good Friday–No School
•     Thursday, March 28           Easter Break begins–No School
•     Sunday, March 31                Easter Sunday!!!
•     Friday, April 5                      Easter Break Ends
•     Friday, April 12                    EPCS Circle Dutch Dinner
•     Friday, April 19                    EPCS Drama Production
•     Friday, April 26                    High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
•     Wednesday, May 1               Red Cross Blood Drive at EPCS
•     Friday, May 3                        High School Students Serve at Rochester’s Open Door Mission
•     Saturday, May 11                  EPCS Pancake Breakfast/Dessert Auction (Morning)
•     Saturday, May 11                  EPCS Family Night–Red Wings Baseball (Evening)

The entire year’s EPCS Schedule and Calendar can be found at www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com/calendar/.  Please feel free to log onto our website for up-to-the-minute information, pictures, and schedules as well as EPCS Forms, News, School Door, Videos, and Auction information.  See you on-line!

Funding Loss Approaching for NYS Soup Kitchens

Michele Cooley, director of Asbury First’ United Methodist Church’s Dining and Caring Center, reports that all soup kitchens in New York are in jeopardy of losing funding for programs due to state funding shifts. She is asking people write to their representatives in Albany “to restore dedicated, line-item funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Program at no less than the amount approved in fiscal year 2013.” Letters should be sent to either:
Assemblyman Harry Bronson
821 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
or
Senator Ted O’Brien
Legislative Office Building Room 306
Albany, NY 12247
Thank you for your assistance in keeping this vital ministry funded at Asbury First and across the state.

School Cleaning

Monday – Tuesday
Paid

Wednesday
Orlopp Family

Thursday – Friday
Paid

Monday (March 11)
Shirk Family

Volleyball Schedule

Games begin at 4pm unless otherwise noted.

• Monday, March 11      Greece Christian at EPCS HOME 4 pm start
• Tuesday, March 12      EPCS at Rochester Christian  AWAY  Leave at 2:55 pm
• Thursday, March 14    EPCS at Rochester School for the Deaf  AWAY Leave at 2:45 pm
• Tuesday, March 19      Rapids Home School at EPCS HOME  4 pm start
• Thursday, March 21    EPCS at Greece Christian AWAY Leave at 2:25 pm
• Monday, March 25      Rochester Christian at EPCS HOME  4 pm start
• Tuesday, March 26      Rapids Home School at EPCS  HOME  4 pm start
• Tuesday, April 9           St. Paul Lutheran at EPCS  HOME 4 pm start
• Thursday, April 11       Rochester School for the Deaf at EPCS HOME  4 pm start

If parents wish to set up a refreshment stand at each home game, please feel free to organize that!!!  All $$ will go toward the 7th/8th grade fund.  Please see Mrs. White for refreshments.  We have a lot of snacks/bottled water left over from the Benefit Concert.  You will not need to buy additional treats.

Open House

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 5.  EPCS will be hosting an Open House for all those interested in coming to EPCS in the next school year, or who want to find out more about us.  The Open House will be from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.  We need YOU to spread the word to parents, grandparents, friends, businesses, churches, and co-workers, asking them to consider a strong academic foundation for their children and grandchildren, with God at the center of studies and student life.

An additional Open House night will be Tuesday, March 19, 7:00pm – 8:30pm.

Applications for preschool through high school classes for full time students, or for select classes by home-schooled students, are available.

Visit our website at www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com or phone 315-597-4400 for more information.

Busing request deadline is March 21.

Young Artist’s Festival

Please encourage your student to complete his/her art or craft project.   The projects should be brought to school by March 14.

Thanks to all who offered to help with workshops.  You will be contacted in the next few days with information about your workshop.  If you are willing to help with the workshops, please let Mrs. Rachow know.

Annual Pasta Dinner

The dinner will be held, Friday, March 8, from 5pm – 7pm.  Please call the office to reserve tickets.  Prices are Families (parents and their children only) $30.00, children 12 and over are $8.00, Children ages 6-11 $4.50 and children 5 and under are free.  Take outs are available.

Spring Fundraising Meeting

Looking for a way to become involved?    Have more volunteer hours to work off?  Come join us for a meeting to discuss our upcoming functions. We will meet Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm at school to plan out our spring activities. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!   Please call Cheri if you know you will be coming, but if you decide to come last minute, great!!!!!   Hope to see many of you there. Cheri.    986-4240

Run for Reading 5k race and 2 mile walk

The Run for Reading 5k race and 2 mile walk will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 8:30 am. Look for more details in upcoming School Doors.  If you are interested in joining the race committee, please contact Michelle Malach at mrsmack@hotmail.com or 585-507-0870.  We need help prior to the race, and volunteers on race day.  Thanks!

Yearbook

Please continue to send your event pictures to the school yearbook via print, storage device or e-mail, as we would like to get our student run yearbook complete for sale/distribution by the end of the year.  The yearbook e-mail is: epcs.yearbook@yahoo.com.  (Please note address change.)  If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the same address with yearbook in the subject line.

EPCSmall.com

Don’t forget to go to www.EPCSmall.com and shop at your leisure.  Shop online and help EPCS!! A March newsletter was sent to each family via e-mail.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Assembly
We will be hosting this week’s assembly.  Please be here by 8:10 so we can prepare.

Change for Education
We went above and beyond our goal… $160.68! Thank you so much for helping raise this money for our classroom Bibles.
Together with the Kindergarten class, we have raised the most money for Change for Education.  We will be having an early pizza lunch with Mr. V. at 11:30am on Thursday.

Reading
We are working on the short ‘u’ sound and continue our author study of Laura Numeroff.

Words of the Week
‘under’ and ‘run’

Show and Tell
Please bring one or two objects that have a geometric shape (a sphere, triangular or rectangular prism).

 Math    
We will have an assessment on time and money this week and continue into our geometry unit.

Bible
We will be studying the Lord’s Prayer, and the stories of Nicodemus and Zacchaeus.  Memory verses are from Matthew 19:4 and John 14:6.

First and Second Grade

Math
First Grade is working on data and graphs.
Second Grade is working on telling time and understanding data.

Bible
We finish Samuel and Saul on Monday with a review game, and will be starting to study King David next.  New memory work will be Psalm 24:1-2, 7-10.

Social Studies
We are starting a new unit on People and Places in History.

Spelling
First Grade words start with sn and st.
Second Grade words start with br, tr, or fr.

Change for Education
We have raised $188.88!  Together, with the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten class, we have earned a pizza party!  Mr. V. will join us all for lunch this Thursday to celebrate!  (Do not bring a lunch on Thursday).

Third and Fourth Grade

Artist of the Week
Grandma Moses

Spelling
I did not give the students the spelling test last week, because we got a bit busy.  So instead of giving them a new list this week, I will give them the List 17 test on Friday.  They have a whole extra week to study.

Reading
We will be finishing our character comparison project for The Ghost of the Charlotte Lighthouse early this week.  We will be starting 39 Clues A Maze of Bones.

Science
We will be learning about Weather and Natural Disasters.

Social Studies
We will be talking about the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War.

Bible
We will be starting our unit on Isaac.

Math
Third Graders will be learning about division concepts.
Fourth Graders are learning to multiply two and three digit numbers by two digit numbers.

Writing
We will be working on personal narratives.

Change for Education
We have raised $63.00!  Thank you for your efforts in our Change for Education fundraiser!

Have a great week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Change for Education
Because we got a late start, our class will continue collecting for money toward the cost of our document camera this week.  So far, we have $50.79!

Spelling
We will do regular tests this week. Both grades will do Lesson 22.

Reading
We will work on our two plays for most of the week.  We will also start new literature circle books tomorrow. Students will also start new books for book reports.

Math
Fifth Graders are starting a unit about geometry.
Sixth Graders are learning about multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.

Social Studies
We will continue looking at early American history.

Bible
We will continue a unit about the week leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

Writing
We are studying the concepts of expository writing.

Science
We will be finishing our unit about plants this week. Over the next two weeks we will continue to answer the question, ‘How can we best use plants, the land, and the good supply?’

Seventh – Twelfth Graders

Please show your parents the enclosed worker and food lists!  This will help remind them of what they signed up for, and what time your shifts are.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Bible
Our current unit is about Nehemiah and Surviving Peer Pressure. The memory work is Proverbs 4:14-15, 18-19.  Please remind your student to fill out their Christian Service report.  It is due March 14.

English
Vocabulary and spelling tests on Friday. Study at quizlet.com and Spellingstars.com

Math
Seventh Graders will be continuing our unit about equations.
Eighth Graders will continue to explore the Pythagorean theorem and its uses, as well as learning coordinate geometry.

Science
We finished our test on Thursday. I challenged the students to get a 90% average on this chapter test. If they succeeded, I agreed to give them a treat for their efforts. I’m proud to announce that they achieved a 94% class average! That aside, we will be continuing our new chapter entitled organic compounds.

High School

English
Read the first three chapters of The Maltese Falcon for Tuesday.

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Lessons
Tuesday
8:10 Hannah T., 11:00 Liam, 12:45 Amelia 1:25 Hannah L.

Wednesday
7:45 Nick, 11:00 Leah T., Natalie, 11:30 Katie, 2:05 Claire.

Thursday
9:30 Michelle, 12:45 Asa, 2:05 Kayla.

Friday
8:45 Brooke, Leah, 9:15 Caleb,10:20 Stevie, 12:40 Alex, 1:10 Jordan, 1:40 Julia, 2:10 Phillip, Josh.

Next Monday (March 11)
8:45 Hannah T., 10:20 Hannah S., 2:05 Hannah L.

Drama
Tuesday
Hannah S, Amelia, Annie

Wednesday
All

Circle News

Hot Lunch this week will be chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, veggies, and dessert. Workers will be Christi Lawson, Molly Benne, and Lisa Butterfield.

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