7th-8th Grade Science Teacher; After School Care

Part Time Science Teacher Position 

God has always been faithful to the Academy by blessing us with a rich, deep and connected constituency.  At this time Bethany Academy is seeking a Junior High Science teacher.  This is a part time position M-F mornings.  If you know of anyone who would be interested in this position please contact Robin Sovine at administrator@bethanyacademy.org.

  After School Care 

Are you in need of an after school program for your child?  Currently Bethany Academy is researching an After School Program as an option for our school.  In order to proceed we need to measure the interest level of our families.   Please contact Rosey Brausen at development@bethanyacademy.org  or Kelli Kasperek at admissions@bethanyacademy.org

Seeking Host Family for 7th Grader from Korea, Save the date for Back-to-School Parties!

Host Family Needed

Please contact Kelli Kasperek at 952-861-8686 x-111 if you have an interest in hosting a 7th grade boy from Korea for the 2009-2010 school year. 

Hosting a student from another country allows your family the opportunity to be missionaries without leaving the comfort of your home. This is a 9 month commitment that is often referred to as life-changing on the part of the host family and the students involved. Please prayerfully consider opening up your hearts and your home to John Kim of South Korea.

Back To School Parties!

It’s too early to be thinking about back to school, but not too early to save the dates for our back to school parties! These will be evening events with more details to follow in your Back to School packet due to arrive at the end of July.

Monday, August 24- High School (9-12 grade) party at the Flom’s Home

Tuesday, August 25- Junior High (7&8 grade) party at the Nieuwsma’s Home

Wednesday, August 26-Elementary (K-6 grade) party at Bethany Academy

 

Seeking New Board Members

Board Members Needed

Over the past several months we have been informing you that we are looking for additional board members because we were losing two members due to term limits.  That has now become a reality. At the June board meeting, Jim Moe and Glenn Hofer fulfilled their maximum terms permitted under our Policy Governance. We are back down to five members with two more members scheduled to leave next June.  The maximum board size is nine and at the very least we need to add two new members to replace those who can no longer serve.  We are asking that you prayerfully consider serving on the Bethany Academy School Board.  If you have any questions on the Board or what is required to become a member you can contact me at (952) 881-6081 or jjrobertson@hirep.net.

We also extend our thanks to Jim Moe and Glenn Hofer for their 6 years of service on the board.  Jim was a driving force in getting our Policy Governance Model off the ground and keeping us accountable for following those policies.  As Secretary, Jim recorded all the motions, votes and action items and made sure the monthly minutes and Policy Governance Manual were up to date.  Glenn served on the Joint Building Committee and was the official timekeeper of the board meetings making sure we stayed on subject and time.  Glenn was a steady hand on the board always bringing us back to what was important.  Most importantly, both Jim and Glenn are godly men who always sought what was best for Bethany Academy instead of what might be better for them personally. 

Both Jim and Glenn gave sacrificially of their time and talents and they will be missed.  If you see Jim or Glenn make sure you thank them for their service.

(JR) James Robertson

Board President

Elementary Year End Picnic; Senior Graduation

Elementary Year End School Picnic

Can you believe the last day of school is Friday!! This year has just flown by leaving in its wake wonderful memories and students who have grown exponentially.  In Bethany Academy tradition our Elementary Year End  Picnic will be held on Friday, June 5 at Moir Park in Bloomington.  It’s a great way to end the year! 

Here is your picnic check list.

             Time: 9am-11am (All children must be picked up by 11am.)

1. Place: Moir Park (drop – off should be at the park not at Bethany Academy)    104^thand Morgan Avenue South, Bloomington, MN
2. Bring water bottle and snack
3. Bring any balls, mitts, bats, etc. for outdoor fun
4. Suncreen
5. Families are welcome
6. Rain Delay Plan – For severe weather students should be picked up and dropped of at Bethany Academy ( Yeah! There is norain fore-casted!)

7. Kindergarteners are welcome, accompanied by a parent.

Senior Graduation Ceremony

The  Senior Graduation Ceremony will be held Friday, June 5, 7p.m. in the Bethany Academy Chapel.  Please join us as we lift our Seniors up in prayer.

BA Senior Graduation Parties

 Senior Class Grad Parties

Saturday, June 6

Marin Parsons~1-4pm

Ethan Kleiner~1-4pm

Phoebe Wall ~2-6pm

Jake Tousley~ 5-9pm

Sunday, June 7

Michelle Machecek~1-5pm

Amanda Angell~ 1:30-4:30pm

Chris Behnen~ 2-5pm

Christina Asmus~5-8pm

Monday, June 8

Sophia Michelau~5-8pm ~Bethany Fellowship Barn

Friday, June 12

Carley Evenson~5-8pm ~Dad’s House

Saturday, June 13

Sarah Roetman~10-1pm

McKenzie Novak~10-2pm

Kara Johnson~ 1-5pm

John O’Sullivan~5-8pm

Drew Russell~8-11pm ~Waconia Barn Dance

Sunday, June 14

Cole Norstad~11-3pm ~Crystal Lake Beach

Jake LeVoir~4-7pm

Saturday, June 20

Kati Nylund~3-8

Nora Smith~5-9pm

Secondary 7-12 Finals schedule; Farewell Party-Mr. Michelau;Global Day of Prayer; No Hot Lunch or Milk Next Week

 Finals: June2-4

Finals for grades 7-12 will take place Tues-Thurs of next week.  The schedule is as follows:

*Tues, June 2nd:

8:20-10:05         2^nd hour class

10:20-12:05       4^th hour class

Open lunch for juniors & seniors only

1:05-2:50           7^th hour class

 *7^th and 8^th students will be at ValleyFair on Tues. June 2^nd, so their 2^nd, 4^th, and 7^th hour finals will be given before June 2^nd.

Wed, June 3rd

8:20-10:05         1^st hour class

10:20-12:05       6^th hour class

All students dismissed at 12:05 (Study Hall available for students who must stay at school)

Thurs, June 4th

8:20-10:05         3^rd hour class

10:20-12:05       8^th hour class

All students dismissed at 12:05 (Study Hall available for students who must stay at school)

Farewell Party -Mr. Michelau

Don’t forget to join us in celebrating 31 years of teaching service by  Mr. John  Michelau.  In his 31 years  at Bethany,  he has impacted the Kingdom of God by mentoring and coaching over 600 students. What an amazing achievement!!!

Open House Party

When:   Sunday, May 31st – 2pm-4pm

Where:   Bethany Academy Cafeteria

 Global Day of Prayer- May 31st

This has never happened before! Never has there been a global prayer movement that has encompassed the entire world. But this Sunday, May 31, every nation of the world will join in prayer together–for the Glory of Christ! It is confirmed that all 220 nations will have believers gathered for the Global Day of Prayer, some of them doing so at great personal risk to their lives and families.

 

We have the opportunity to be a part of this historic day, from the rising to the setting of the sun around the time zones. Here in Minneapolis/St. Paul, we will gather to seek God at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The youth will come at 4:15 p.m., and the rest of us will join them at 5:30. Heart of the City Band, hip-hop artist Xross, and the Teen Challenge Choir will lead us in worship.

 

With repentance and prayer, we will ask God to glorify Jesus and pour out His Holy Spirit on our city like He did in Jerusalem in Acts 2. Then, we will commit ourselves to fill North Minneapolis streets with the presence of the Lord in the “90 Days of Blessing.”

It is not too late to join us on Sunday evening. For more information, check out GlobalDayofPrayerMN.com today.

 

And, most importantly, PRAY. Pursue God for all of these and more. There is a grass-roots movement of the Lord taking shape! History may hang in the balance. Don’t miss it!

 

Dr. Bob Bakke

North America Director and Minnesota Director for Global Day of Prayer

Sr. Teaching Pastor, Bloomington Baptist Church

 

No Hot Lunch or Milk available next week.

There will be NO Hot Lunch or Milk available next week.   Please send your child with a bag lunch and beverage.

 

Awards Night;Farewell to Seniors Basketball Game; Awards Night Volunteers Needed;Year End Chapel

The Bethany Academy High School Awards Night coming up on Friday, May 29th.

 We will join together to celebrate the many achievements of all our students academically, athletically, musically, and much more. 

When:  Friday, May 29th

Where:  Bethany Academy Gymnasium

Who:  All students and parents from 7^th-12^th grade (siblings welcome)

Time:  Potluck dinner is at 6:00 with awards starting at 7:00

2nd Annual “Farewell-To-Seniors Basketball Game”

Thursday, May 28th at 3:15 pm in the Bethany Academy Gym

Free Admission and Free Hot Dogs & Chips for all students & facility attending!

All students grades K-12 are encouraged to attend and watch the Bethany Academy Senior Boys Basketball Players take on the Underclassmen (their replacements) for their final basketball game!  We’ll have a half-time shoot-out, a crazy announcer, up-beat music, great food & drink.  Meet the MN Hawks, 9th – 11th grade boys who have been playing Spring Basketball for Bethany, and watch their trick plays to thwart the Seniors from their final victory.

Come & choose a side to cheer for!  It will be great fun!  The Senior Class is encouraged to get behind their team.  We’ll see you there!

Awards Night Volunteers needed

Anyone interested in helping make the High School Awards night a success, please contact Lisa Flom at 952-949-0135.  There is help needed with decorating and take down on Friday, May 29^th.  Decorating will begin around 1-1:30 and shouldn’t take long to set up for the pot luck.  After the event, many hands make light work.  If you are able to help with the clean up, please let Lisa know.  Your servant heart is greatly appreciated!

Year End Chapel Service

The last Chapel service of the year is very special at Bethany Academy.  It is a time for the Seniors to pass on the baton of leadership to the Juniors.  At this Chapel Seniors take a special role in praying for the Juniors as well as addressing the whole Secondary.  The Senior speakers will be Kati Nyland, John O’Sullivan, and Phoebe Wall.  Please join us Wednesday, May 27th at 11:35am  as the Worship Team leads this amazing Chapel.

8-11 Grade Registration; Congratulations on many accomplishments!!!

Registration 2009-2010

Parents of 8^th-11^th graders: 

High School class registration forms for the 2009-2010 school year were distributed to students in homeroom on Friday, 5/22.  Please discuss and fill out with your child.  Signed forms should be returned to your child’s homeroom teacher by Thursday, 5/28.  Any questions should be directed to John Merry at 952-831-8686 ext.223. 

Hello Bethany Family!

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize some of our own community members and some great things that are happening among our staff and former staff.

First, we would like to congratulate Dr. Jesse Hinrichs on the successful defense of his doctoral dissertation from Bethel University this month!  Way to go, Dr. Hinrichs!!

A Masters of Arts in Education from St. Mary’s University was awarded to Mr. Chad Peters in April.  We have yet one more Master Teacher on staff at Bethany Academy.  Kudos, Chad!

Gabriel Thomas Dahlen was born to Mrs. Laurie Dahlen and her husband Steve (BA graduate and son of Mrs. Bonnie Dahlen) on April 24 at 11:55 PM.  He weighed 8 lb. 15.8 oz. and was 20 ¾” long.  He is adorable and a true blessing from God!  Congratulations!

Miss Benita Pfeiffer will be a June bride this summer! We will be welcoming her back in the fall as Mrs. Moritz. Best wishes and congratulations to you and Brent!

Robin Sovine

Elementary Yearbooks; 9-12 Grade Registration

Elementary Yearbooks

Please place your order for your beautiful, full-color edition of the the Elementary Yearbook. It is full of great photos and wonderful memories of the 08-09 school year. Orders are due by Friday, May 22.

Yearbooks will be distributed at a Yearbook signing party on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:30 pm. Cost is $20.00 per Yearbook.

Volunteer Opportunity for next year: We will be needing a team of 3-4 parents who would be interested in working on the Elementary Yearbook for next year.  Do you like to take pictures? Do you like to work on the computer? Do you have a creative flair? If you answered yes to even one of those questions, we have a job for you!

If you are interested or have questions about this volunteer opportunity, contact Kelli Kasperek at admissions@bethanyacademy.org

Menu change for Friday, May 22

All School Menu Change

We will not be serving French Toast sticks for lunch on Friday,  May 22. Chicken Patties will be served instead.