State of the School Address- Questions Answered

Thank you for the wonderful questions that resulted from the State of the School Address.  Please CLICK HERE  for the responses to those questions. In some cases, similar questions have been combined to minimize redundancy.

Bethany Academy Worship Night- Tuesday, 11/24 at 7pm 

Please join us on Tuesday, November 24th, 7:00pm in the chapel at Bethany Academy, for an evening of praise, worship, and thanksgiving led by the teams from our worship arts class.   Everyone in the Bethany family is welcome and encouraged to come out, bring a friend or two, and sing praise to His Name!  What a wonderful way to become more knitted together as we lift our voices in one accord to worship and honor our faithful God. 

Breakfast Items Offered- November 10th-7:45-8:30am

The 9th grade class has the exciting opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. this April with American Christian Tours.  To help offset their expenses the students will be serving hot and cold breakfast items in the lobby on Tuesday, November 10th from 7:45-8:30.  The menu will include hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, bagels, hot cocoa, coffee and frapuccinos.  The items will range from .75 cents to $3.00.  Have breakfast at school, we’d love to serve you!

Bethany Academy Eagles Cheer Practice begins this week

Current cheerleaders and anyone interested in joining the squad – practices will begin this week.

Monday, November 9^th will be a captain’s practice at 3:00 in the youth room. Students should wear comfortable clothing that can stretch and tennis shoes. Future practice schedules will be handed out at that time.

If you have an interest but need more information, Please call Lisa Flom at 612-968-3566. 

Dress for Success at the Bethany Auction!!-  Variety of Sizes Available

If you want to come in costume but don’t have the time to shop, it’s easy to dress your man or yourself for the theme. Purchase an authentic US Army Garrison cap and add a shirt from beige to light olive to dark olive and YOU’RE IN!  Caps are offered by parent, Jill Rose for $20.00 with the proceeds donated to Bethany Academy.  Other themed garb is also available .

 Sale dates are:

*  Monday,  November 9th from 8:00-8:40AM 

*  Wed. November 11th  from 8:15-8:50AM. (before the Flag Raising Ceremony) 

Questions or requests, e-mail Jill Rose at rosewerks@comcast.net

Living the Legacy Campaign -

Living the Legacy Awareness Event is Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm at Bethany Academy. Come to this event and learn  how the Living the Legacy Campaign can impact Bethany Academy for generations to come.

Veteran’s Day Announcement

Wednesday,  November 11, 2009 – 8:50 am

Bethany Academy has been chosen by  Bloomington’s Earl C. Hill American Legion to host the Flag Raising Ceremony on Veteran’s Day.  The whole school will be present at the flag pole to join the American Legion, complete with full Color Guard, Taps and the Armed Forces prayer.  A short Elementary program will follow.  Join us as we honor our Veterans!  Please feel free to invite any family member or friend who is currently serving or has served in the military to this time – honored  event.

RSVP ASAP-  4 Days Remaining

 If you have never experienced a Bethany Auction this is one you truly don’t want to miss!! 

• All American Comfort Food for Dinner – Turkey, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,  Green Beans, Jello, and Apple and/or  Pumpkin Pie  
• Silent Auction items….Class Baskets, a Pop-Up Trailer for a week, Baked Goodies, Gopher Basketball Tickets, Timberwolves Tickets, Arbonne products, 36 hours of Babysitting…this includes an overnight,  House Cleaning, and much, much more!!
•  Authentic Swing Dancing lessons 1940’s style  
• Live Auction Items …..an autographed  Wild Hockey Stick, Cabin in Colorado, Condo in Florida, Gorgeous Pearl Necklace, Beautiful Ladies Movado Watch, Front Row Seats to the Dec 13^th Vikings Football Game and an autographed Vikings Foot Ball from Adrian Peterson plus much more.  

But you need to RSVP  ASAP  so the KP team can prepare 

To RSVP stop in at the office, register online at www.bethanyacademy.org,    or just email development@bethanyacademy.org and let us know you are coming. 

PSSST…  We hear that Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Abbott and Costello, and the Andrew Sisters have sent in their RSVP.

 Hurry and RSVP today!  This is a night you don’t want to miss!

Dress for Success at the Bethany Auction!!

If you want to come in costume but don’t have the time to shop, it’s easy to dress your man or yourself for the theme. Purchase an authentic US Army Garrison cap and add a shirt from beige to light olive to dark olive and YOU’RE IN!  Caps are offered by parent, Jill Rose for $20.00 with the proceeds donated to Bethany Academy.  Other themed garb is also available .

 Sale dates are:

*  Monday,  November 9th from 8:00-8:40AM 

*  Wed. November 11th  from 8:15-8:50AM. (before the Flag Raising Ceremony) 

Questions or requests, e-mail Jill Rose at rosewerks@comcast.net

Auction Policy Change

 Each year we make adjustments to the Auction to improve the event for everyone involved. The past policy regarding students in attendance at the auction is as follows:

• In previous years we have enjoyed and encouraged all secondary students to participate in a volunteer capacity. We have always been blessed with an abundance of volunteers; often we have had more volunteers than jobs.
• Due to liability issues, we have asked parents to use discernment and wisdom in whether they should bring their younger students to the event.  Our policy was that all younger students must be in the complete care of the adult at all times.  
• All non-volunteering students paid the full ticket price of admittance.  

As an Auction Team we are feeling called to streamline our budget and to be even better stewards of our funds. Since we have such a love for all of our students, but need to establish parameters around this evening, we have made the following changes to policy. 

• There is select number of volunteering positions.  If a student chooses to volunteer they have free admittance into the event and will enjoy an event dinner served at 4:45 pm in the cafeteria.  Volunteers must be in 9^th-12^th grade.
• All other Bethany students K-12 will be $10 at the door.
• If you are a parent of a younger student and you choose to bring them to this event they must be in your care at all times.  Due to liability issues this will be strictly enforced.  

Hopefully, this new policy strikes a balance for all parties involved.  If you have already paid full admission for your student, please see Rosey Brausen in the office for a refund.

Live Auction Suprise Question!!

Do you love the Vikings? Would you  love them even more if you and a friend were sitting in the front row of the Dec. 13th Game?? If so come and raise your paddle at the Live Auction.

Auction RSVP’s and Donations 

We are still accepting donations and RSVP’s through Tuesday, November 10th.  The donations have been wonderful.  This is an auction you do not want to miss!!! RSVP in the office today!!

CLASS  PICTURES PHOTO ORDER FORM

 Dear Parents:

 Based on popular demand, we have again taken outdoor class photos of all students.  This is a great way to help your child remember their class and teacher from the year.

 Kindergarten-5th grade have one pose and 6^th-12^th grade may have more than one. Please indicate which pose you would like to order if there are different ones to choose from.  The photographs are available and can be viewed at school (elementary by the school library and secondary by the school office). Check it out during your school conference time.

 The order deadline is Friday, November 20th.  Photos will go home with students by the end of November. Order form is below and also available outside the school office.

                                ORDER FORM

 5 X 7 CLASS PHOTO                               $ 8.00   (2 – 5 x 7’s for $15)

 8 x  10 CLASS PHOTO                            $10.00

 Student Name_______________________________Grade______

 Size(s) of photo ____________________________________________                    Pose(s) selected(6^th -12^th grade) __ ______________________                                                

*6^th-12^th grade please indicate pose (Formal, Casual, etc.)

 Order Total _______________________ (please attach cash or check)

 Please make check out to Bethany Academy and turn in to the office*

Questions may be directed to Lisa Flom at 952-949-0135

Veteran’s Day Flag Raising – Time Change

Please mark your calendars the Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of our Veterans will now begin promptly at 8:50 AM instead of 9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11.

Childcare for Friday, November 6th during Conferences

Bethany Elementary Parents,
 
Do you need child care this Friday, 11/6  during your scheduled conference time?  The after school program is open on Friday and would like to offer our services to you.  Throughout the day we will have crafts, games and open gym time.  The Drop In rate is $5 for half an hour, $9 for an hr.  Your payment is due at time of pick up.  Please schedule your time of care with Mrs. Erica Hernandez at 612-272-1948. 

Thanks!

Living the Legacy Campaign -

Living the Legacy Awareness Event is Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm at Bethany Academy.

BA Bugle

Which Soccer team won their league championship? What happened during Spiritual Emphasis week? Which of our highly esteemed teachers spoke on the radio? What Bethany Academy social event of the season is coming soon? Answers to all these questions and more when you read the latest edition of the BA Bugle-just CLICK HERE!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6 there is NO SCHOOL due to Parent Teacher conferences.

There are just 2 more days to sign up for your conference.  Fall conferences are required for all elementary students and are 30 minutes in length.  Secondary conferences are by request of the parent or teacher and they are 15 minutes long. 

Call Mrs. Figi at 952-831-8686  x-108 to set up yout conferences.

Hot Lunch Orders

Parents please create a system on your calendar at home to keep track of the days your student is ordering hot lunch. There has been some confusion and  students seem to be unsure about which days they ordered hot lunch. Today alone we were eight lunches over our count. Thank you fore your help on this.

Breakfast Items Offered- November 3rd-7:45-8:30am

The 9th grade class has the exciting opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. this April with American Christian Tours.  To help offset their expenses the students will be serving hot and cold breakfast items in the lobby on Tuesday, November 3rd from 7:45-8:30.  The menu will include hot breakfast sandwiches, muffins, bagels, hot cocoa, coffee and frapuccinos.  The items will range from .75 cents to $3.00.  Have breakfast at school, we’d love to serve you!

EXTRA! EXTRA! Get your Auction News Here

The Bethany Academy WWII Auction is just 2 weeks away.  This is such a great night!  If you are a new family there is no better night than this to jump into the Bethany community.  Here is a little check list to help you get ready:

1. Send RSVP into the office.

2. We are still accepting donations.  Remember your Time, Talent, or Treasure will sell.  All donations can be dropped off in the office.

3. Start looking for your 1940’s Military or 1940’s Vogue outfit (though costumes are not required)

4.  CLICK HERE to get a sneak peek at a few of the donations that have already come in.

Questions? Please email Rosey Brausen at development@bethanyacademy.org

BETHANY ACADEMY WORSHIP NIGHT

Please join us on Tuesday, November 24th, 7:00pm in the chapel at Bethany Academy, for an evening of praise, worship, and thanksgiving led by the teams from our worship arts class.   Everyone in the Bethany family is welcome and encouraged to come out, bring a friend or two, and sing praise to His Name!  What a wonderful way to become more knitted together as we lift our voices in one accord to worship and honor our faithful God. 

Veterans Day Announcement

SAVE THE DATE:  November 11, 2009 – 9:00 am

Bethany Academy has been chosen by  Bloomington’s Earl C. Hill American Legion to host the Flag Raising Ceremony on Veteran’s Day.  The whole school will be present at the flag pole to join the American Legion, complete with full Color Guard, Taps and the Armed Forces prayer.  A short Elementary program will follow.  Join us as we honor our Veterans!  Please feel free to invite any family member or friend who is currently serving or has served in the military to this time honored event.  CLICK HERE for a printable flyer to invite family and friends.

 Basketball Season Beginning Soon!

Check out the latest information regarding the upcoming Basketball season: CLICK HERE

H1N1 vs. Cold Symptoms

Here is an informative chart which makes comparisons between H1N1 and Cold symptoms: CLICK HERE.

Lifetouch Picture Retakes Thursday, 10/29

School pictures were sent home with your students today. Retakes are this Thursday, October 29 starting at 8:30 am

4th Annual Elementary Father/ Son Flag Football

Bethany Academy’s fourth annual Father/Son Flag Football game will be held October 31st at Tarnhill Park, 10 am – Noon.   

Gather at Fuddruckers in Edina with the whole family immediately following the big game.