May 7, 2008

 

 

TROJAN SPORTS BANQUET TO BE HELD MAY 15, AT 6:30 P.M.

 

The Trojan Sports Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The steak dinner will be served in the Broadway Baptist Fellowship Hall.  The special speaker will be Rev. Ernie Fry from Central Church.  The attire for the evening is shirt, tie, and dress slacks for boys and dress for young ladies.  The cost is $5 for all students and $10 for adults.  Tickets may be purchased in the High School Office.  Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, May 12.

 

 

ATTENTION 8^TH GRADE PARENTS AND STUDENTS

 

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 13, and reserve that evening for a very important meeting. Mr. Laster and Mrs. Pendergrass will provide information and help with course selection and schedule planning for 9^th grade, four-year curriculum plan, and EXPLORE test results.  We will meet in the Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.  Moving up to high school is a big step, and we want to assist parents and students as much as possible.  We will meet in the Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

 

 

FIELD DAYS FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

 

Field Day for grades 4-6 is on Friday, May 9 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR JUNE “ACT” IS THIS FRIDAY

 

The registration deadline for the June 14 ACT is this Friday, May 9.  You may get more information in the High School Office in the main building or from Mr. Laster.  You may find more information and register at www.actstudent.org.

 

 

FUNDRAISERS FOR A.C.T. STUDENTS GOING TO GLOBAL FINALS IN KNOXVILLE

 

Congratulations to the A.C.T. students who participated in the Destination Imagination Creative Problem Solving State Competition on March 29, 2008:  They won several competitions and will compete in the Global Finals Competition which will be held in Knoxville, TN May 21 – 24, 2008.  In order to compete, they must raise almost $10,000 by the end of May.  The students will be involved in the following fundraisers to raise the money needed for their competition.

 

Destination Imagination Fundraisers:

 

☻Peanut Free Candy Bars will be sold after school. There will be four different varieties: Chocolate Fudge, Crispie, Caramel, and Almond.  They will be $1.00 each.  See Mrs. Sparkman or any of the DI team members in fourth or fifth grade.

 

☻Jeans Day: May 14^th will be a jeans day to help raise money for the DI teams.  Students and faculty will pay a dollar to wear jeans on that day.

 

☻Concession Stands:  Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the DI teams will be selling snacks in the concession stand.  They will sell homemade rotel dip, pizza, frozen grapes, candy bars, and drinks (including tea).  Concessions will be sold every Tuesday and Thursday until they reach their $10,000 goal.

 

Any donations will gladly be accepted…See Mrs. Sparkman for more details.

 

 

STUDENT AMBASSADOR SIGN UP FOR All 7^TH THROUGH 11^TH GRADE STUDENTS

 

All 7^th through 11^th grade students who want to be a Student Ambassador for the next school year should sign up in the Development Office. Student Ambassadors serve and represent the school in many ways.  Student Ambassadors have a heart to serve people, want to have fun and work with other students to represent SBEC. Also, listing on your college resume that you were a Student Ambassador is an important item that college admissions counselors are looking for.

 

Returning Student Ambassadors. Returning Student Ambassadors should initial their name on the list of Student Ambassadors in the Development Office.

 

New Student Ambassadors. If you are not currently a Student Ambassador and want to be a Student Ambassador for the next school year, please pick up an application form in the Development Office.

 

The deadline for all information from new and returning Student Ambassadors is Friday, May 16.

 

 

ALL 6^TH GRADE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN BECOMING STUDENT AMBASSADOR

 

All 6^th grade students who want to be a Student Ambassador for the next school year should pick up an application form in the Development Office. Student Ambassadors serve and represent the school in many ways.  Student Ambassadors have a heart to serve people, want to have fun and work with other students to represent SBEC. Also, listing on your college resume that you were a Student Ambassador is an important item that college admissions counselors are looking for.

 

The deadline for all information from Student Ambassadors is Friday, May 16.

 

 

HELP REWARD READING!

 

We’ve got one more AR store date for this school year.  Our final AR store will be on Tuesday, May 13^th.  Our Accelerated Reading program encourages students to read by rewarding them with points they can redeem for all types of prizes.  Our last store depleted our prize closet.  Your donations in the next few weeks are really needed and will be greatly appreciated.  You can drop your donations by the library at any time.  Thank you for your help in providing this opportunity for our children.  If you have any questions, contact Cindy Brassell at 890-6468 or cbrassell@centurytel.net.

 

Suggested Donations Include (New items only, please):

 

Small toys                              Journals                      Jewelry          

Picture frames                       Baseball cards          Handheld games

Hair accessories                   Matchbox cars           Specialty stickers

Dolls                                       Nerf Balls                   No candy, please

Caps                                       Summer items like sunglasses, floats, etc.

 

 

SUMMER 2008 SPORTS CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS

 

It is time to sign up for the summer sports camps and workshops at SBEC.  The summer programs at SBEC provide enrichment opportunities, creative art activities, and athletic skill development.  Participation in the SBEC summer programs is open to all students of any race, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin.  For registration forms go to the SBEC website at www.sbectrojans.com and click on the “hot link” at the bottom of the page entitled “summer sports camps and workshops.”  When you click the brochure appears.  Please print the registration form and return to the elementary or high school office along with the payment for each camp. There are also brochures available in a rack outside the high school office.

 

 

SUMMER SMILA PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING K5 THROUGH SECOND GRADE

 

SBEC is offering a summer class for children completed K5, first or second grades called SMILA.  The class will begin May 27^th and go through June 20^th.  This is a class that would benefit children who need reinforcement in the Language Arts areas of reading, spelling, and writing.  The cost is $375 and will meet daily from 9:00-11:00.  Applications are available in the Elementary office.  There is a limit of seven children and will be accepted on a first come basis.   There are two classes available:

            ♦  any student who has finished 1^st or 2^nd grade

            ♦  any student who has completed K5

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

 

Congratulations to the SBEC Baseball Team for their 12-1 victory over FACS and the 16-6 victory over Rossville Christian Academy to advance them to the Regional Championship Game.  The Trojans are the only undefeated team advancing to the Regional Final Championship Game.  SBEC will be hosting a sub-state game on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.  Thanks to everyone for your support.

 

Congratulations to the following varsity baseball players for receiving recognition as All District/All Region Players:  Garrett Sneed, Chris Casto, Jeremy Carson, Ryan DuBois, and Senior-Bill Locke. 

 

\Congratulations to the Varsity Softball Team for gaining a # 1 seed in the regional tournament

 

Congratulations to the following softball players for being named 1^st Team All Region:  Morgan Mosby, Jordan Armstrong and Ashley White.  Congratulations to the following softball players for being named to the 2^nd Team All Region:  Sara Carpenter and Courtney Richmond.    

 

 

MARK YOU CALENDAR FOR END-OF-THE-YEAR EVENTS

 

Date	Time	Event	Place
Thursday, May 8	7:30 a.m.	Senior Breakfast	Cafeteria
Friday, May 9	9:00 a.m.	Field Day 4th – 6th Grades	On Campus
		Senior Study Day
	6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.	Pictures Senior Banquet	First Choice Catering Banquet Hall
Monday, May 12	8:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m.	Senior 1st and 2nd period exams
	10:30 a.m.	Senior Chapel	Broadway Sanctuary
Tuesday,  May 13	8:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m.	Senior 3rd and 4th period exams
Wednesday, May 14	8:15 a.m. 9:20 a.m.	Senior 5th and 6th period exams
	10:30 a.m.	Baccalaureate and Graduation Practice	Broadway Sanctuary
Thursday, May 15	8:15 a.m.	7th period exam
Friday, May 16	8:45 a.m.	K5 End-of-the-Year Program	Performing Art Center
	7:00 p.m.	Baccalaureate	Broadway Sanctuary
Saturday, May 17	11:00 a.m.	Class of 2007 Graduation	Broadway Sanctuary
Monday,  May 19	Regular school hours	7th period exam and regular class schedule
Tuesday, May 20	8:15 – 11:45 and 11:50 p.m.	Exams – grades 7 - 11 Half-day Dismissal
	8:45 a.m.	Elementary Honors Day for Grades 3-6	Broadway Sanctuary
Wednesday, May 21	8:15 – 11:45 and 11:50 p.m.	Exams – grades 7 - 11 Half-day Dismissal
	8:45 a.m.	6th Grade Promotion	Broadway Sanctuary
Thursday, May 22	8:15 – 11:45 and 11:50 p.m.	Exams – grades 7 - 11 Half-day Dismissal LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

 

 

 

PTSF News and Events Visit our PTSF website for detailed news and events http://www.sbectrojans.com/ptsf

Volunteer Matters

 

Teacher Appreciation

 

Let’s shower them with notes of appreciation! 

Please consider taking the time for you and / or your child to write any teacher or faculty member a personal note of appreciation for their time and service to your child or the school.   Please put your note in an envelope and label it with the faculty member’s name and grade or office.  There will be a box in the front lobby the week of 5/5-5/9 for all notes to be deposited.   We will deliver the notes to the faculty for you by the end of the week.   Remember you and your children can write a note to as many teachers / faculty members, past or present, that you would like to thank or encourage!

Please Note - None of this week’s activities are designed to be in lieu of or in conjunction with any of the special plans or activities that room moms / grade parents typically arrange for the end of year activities.  These activities are all in addition to and able to be provided by the PTSF because of your participation in our grocery card program.   THANK YOU!

 

PTSF Leadership – Would You be the One?

 

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

The PTSF is very excited about the opportunities we have in serving our students, teachers and families next year.   We need a few more new folks to help us do that.   Would you be one?

PTSF Leadership Changes / Needs

The following committees need team members:

Membership Team - Student directory design, distribution and Membership listing data management.

Teacher Appreciation Team – Monthly luncheons, lunchroom duty helpers, Teachers Appreciation week committee, and teacher volunteer helpers.

Communications Team – Manage bulletin board announcements, Wednesday folder inserts, PTSF e-mail, InTouch and webpage content.

Money Matters Team  - grocery card program, used uniforms, recycling program, meeting sponsors, etc.

Family Matters Team – new family / student program, clubs, community resource info for families, etc.

Some positions only require a couple hours a month while others require more time.  Please consider joining the fun and rewarding PTSF service team!  A tentative strategic planning lunch meeting is scheduled for June 9th.   If you are interested please contact Kimberly Medlock or Berit Faust.  Just a quick e-mail if you are interested would be appreciated.  Kimberly@kimberlymedlock.com or BMFaust@gmail.com THANKS

If lots of people each do a little together we get great things done!

 

Family Matters

 

Test Drive Cars ... Not People

 

“Sexual Revolution”

Saturday night, May 17^th at the DeSoto Civic Center.

6pm – 9pm ( doors open at 5pm )

 

Did you know that MS now ranks #3 in the nation in teenage pregnancies and STD’s?   Did you know that 1 in 4 in our community now has a STD?  These numbers should alarm you.  The fact is, if your family hasn’t already been touched with either of these issues; the chances are that it will sooner or later.

Pam Stenzel, founder of Enlighten Communications, Inc., tackles today’s tough sexual issues amongst youth with candor, insight, humor and the challenge for young people to get the abstinence advantage. The event is FREE and there will be many giveaways, including a car, iPods, gift certificates and more.  The attendance goal is at least 7,000 youth ages 13-24!   Many caring local businesses, churches, families and ministries are sponsoring this event. This could have an enormously powerfully affect on our community!

If you would like to help by donating prizes, bibles or serve as a counselor, greeter or would like posters to help promote the event please contact Kimberly Medlock as soon as possible Kimberly@kimberlymedlock.com.

If you have kids 13-24 and / or have influence with youth groups, teams, clubs, etc. please do all you can to encourage our young people to attend this event. 

 

Golf Tournament to benefit the Hemophilia Foundation

One of our students has hemophilia.   There will be a golf tournament to benefit the Hemophilia Foundation on 6/23/08 with lots of fun and prizes.   If you are interested in playing or helping please contact Cindy at 901-359-8393.

Family Watchdog – Tools to keep our families Safe

http://www.familywatchdog.us/ - This site was developed by John Walsh from Americas Most Wanted.  

When you visit this site, enter your address and a map will pop up with your home as a small icon of a house.  Red, blue and green dots may appear around your neighborhood. Click on these dots and a picture of a criminal will appear with his or her address and a description of the crime they have committed.   This is another tool we can use to keep our kids safe.

Other Matters

 

Business Listings for next year’s SBEC Student Directory

 

We will again feature the special SBEC family “yellow pages”.  This is a special business card advertisement section of the directory that allows fellow SBEC families to know whom to call when services are needed.  HUNDREDS of these directories will be distributed.  The cost to be included in the directory is only $25.  You can send in your business card and check made out to SBEC PTSF in a labeled envelope to Elizabeth Jenkins in the HS office. 

Do you have a summer job for our students? 

If so, we will be posting job opportunities for qualified students soon. This could be for the business or the home.  The deadline to have jobs posted is May 9^th.  Please drop off your listing at the High School office.

Used Uniform Donations

If you would like to donate your good condition school uniform pieces to the PTSF for reselling, then please put the items in a bag labeled as a donation and drop off in the lost & found bin in the front lobby.

 

PTSF on the Web

Check out the PTSF website at www.sbectrojans.com/ptsf for more PTSF news and information.

 

 

 

 

COACH PITCH/T-BALL

 

The trophies are in and I will start getting those to your coaches.  Each coach and team will decide where and when to hand them out.  I’m not sure if the pictures will be back before your last game, if not, we will get them handed out through your child’s classroom teacher.

 

Remember in case of bad weather to call the elementary sports hotline, NOT the office!  The hotline is updated by 2pm on weekdays and by 8:30am on Saturdays.

 

Elementary Sports Hotline:  662-349-4961 ext. 420

 

 

5/6 CHEERLEADING

 

Try-outs will be on:  Friday, May 9^th—3:30-5:00 in the Trojan Hall Gym

 

5/6 FOOTBALL

 

There will be a football fitting on Tuesday, May 13^th right after school for all boys who are interested in playing football next year.  This meeting will take place in the Southeast corner of Trojan Hall Gym, by the boy’s locker room.

 

Returning players need to make sure they have all their equipment and that it still fits.  If you need some new equipment you will need to come to the fitting to order it.  New players will need to be fitted for all equipment.

 

For further questions, please email me at:  showard@sbectrojans.com

 

 

JUST A THOUGHT

 

In this world of instant coffee, instant food, instant credit, and high speed access, it has become increasingly difficult to teach ourselves, much less our children to wait.  We have seemed to have forgotten the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” 

 

Athletes are beginning to get drawn into this way of thinking.  They don’t want to wait for their skills to develop, they want to play now, the way they know how to—NOW!  The truth is developing skill takes hard work and TIME.  Athletes also have to change and adapt different skills and techniques for the coach they play for.

 

Each coach has a plan to fit his vision for the team and personnel he has.  Players often fight changing technique because they feel awkward and not as self assured with it.  They want to do it the way they feel more comfortable or natural because they are impatient and unwilling to wait for the new skill to take hold. 

 

The athlete will tend to get upset with the coach for wanting them to change.  The athlete will say the coach doesn’t know what he is talking about.  They feel the skills they have work just fine.  To choose their way over the coach’s is the kind of disrespectful attitude that runs rampant through teams, and usually causes the athlete to end up on the bench.

 

A big part of being an athlete is having the ability to adapt and change.  To be able to improve their skill every day is the mark of a champion.  To continue down the same path of the same old skill, same old way may get them where they’re going for now, but others will blow by them and surpass them in the end.  It’s the ones with open hearts that are patient, who try to change that will end up the champion.

 

Christians also have this dilemma.  Do we stay on the easy path with everyone else and just coast in when this life is over?  Or do we work and strive to improve ourselves?  Do we quit blaming others for our pain and problems or do we take the opportunity to learn from our pain to make our Christian skills stronger?  Do we rely on the skills the world has taught us, or do we show a respectful attitude to our Lord and work on the skills He has shown us? 

 

God is our coach and He has a plan for each step we take.  We may not see it, or understand it, but we should work on the skills we need to put us on the path He has set before us.  We have a choice to sit on the bench and complain, or we can work hard to get into the game.  The choice has always been our way or His.

 

“The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” 

Proverbs 20:24