There will be a meeting, Monday, December 5th at the main campus cafeteria for all CAST MEMBERS and PARENTS OF CAST MEMBERS at 6:00 PM. This meeting should take approximately one hour. There will actually be two meetings taking place at the same time:  one for cast and the other for parents.

To be discussed at this meeting:

• Parts of the chorus & extras
• Practice schedules/calendars given out
• Parent involvement/responsibility
• Actor's contracts
• Some costume information
• Activity fees

Liz Albert will speak about the impact of Mom's In Touch on her children while they attended Savannah Christian. Moms, grandmoms, and anyone else who would like to attend is welcome to join us!
 

Despite the coming holiday frenzy, the Gala committee has worked very hard to ensure that Saturday, January 28th will be a wonderful “Evening in Southern Elegance!” Here are a couple of important details that you need to know!

• We continue to need donations for our auction especially unique items that will be simply irresistible!
   
• No formal event is complete without the program book! This full-size book is filled with all the specifics of the evening and with the help of some of our business friends can be filled with ads that contain money saving offers to reward those 600 attendees. If you have a business not matter the size contact Traci Amick to ensure you are apart of this well-read publication! (traciamick@aol.com)
   
• If you missed Drop and Drive on Friday, December 2nd, contact Sarah Parker to get those valuable, but unwanted items on eBay! (savhparker@comcast.net)
   
• SCPS is going to the dogs! You’ll hear all about very soon!
   
• Want a free lunch at Carrabba’s? We’ll be sending information very soon about how you and your guests can enjoy a delicious lunch at Carrabba’s in early January!
   

During November, the Daycare/Preschool has been sheathed in pictures and drawings of the First Thanksgiving. The children have heard stories about this historical event. On any given Wednesday or Thursday, you could have seen classes in Pilgrim hats, headbands with feathers, or turkey hats walking to Music class, where they re-enacted in song the Native Americans hunting, and the Pilgrims fishing in the ocean and cooking the turkey.

They also pretended the groups were eating together, just as they did on that First Thanksgiving Day.

In the classrooms, the children made butter from whipping cream by shaking it in a baby food jar. When they finished, they enjoyed their freshly made butter on crackers or bread.

The two year olds had a parade of Native Americans. As they walked around the daycare, the twos played their drums and sang Ki-yi, Yi-ya, Ki-yi, Yi-ya. Many parents came to cheer on their little ones. The three year olds were there also to encourage their friends.

Our “Operation Christmas Child” has come to a close. The brightly wrapped shoeboxes were prepared to be shipped to deserving children the week of November 14. As our children brought in the items to be put in these boxes, they were proud to show and tell their teachers about what they had brought. It was uplifting to see how they were willing to share with others. This, after all, is the true spirit of Christmas.

Christmas will be upon us before we know it and the classes are preparing for their Christmas Program, entitled “Let’s Dress Up For Christmas”. We promise this will be a delightful presentation. Information about the time and date of the program will be sent home soon.

The PTF is currently selling Poinsettias and raffle tickets. Please consider buying these beautiful blooms and a few tickets to help the Daycare purchase needed equipment.

We continue to enjoy working with your children. Watch for more news about us in next month’s E-Raider and The Raider magazine.
 

The 6th grade football parents congratulate the 6th grade football players and coaches on their victory over Calvary in the SPAL Championship game on November 5th, 2005. Go Raiders!

On Thursday, November 3rd, the seventh/eighth-grade football team played Calvary Day School in the SPAL Championship contest. Calvary Day School won by a score of 28 to 15, claiming the championship for 2005, while Savannah Christian Middle School brought home the runner-up trophy. The seventh/eighth-grade football team completed the season with an over-all record of 6 wins and 2 losses. Congratulations to Coach Tommy Hensley and the members of the seventh/eighth-grade football team.

Live It!
Beginning in January, all sixth grade physical education students will be participating in an exciting new program called “Live It!” which encourages students to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle through two main avenues. First, “Step With It” focuses on the health benefits of staying healthy through any form of physical activity. Students will be encouraged to record at least 10,000 steps a day using a personal Stepometer™ measuring device and to continually increase daily activity levels. Second, “Fit It In” will emphasize a healthy nutritional lifestyle, educating students about the major food groups and encouraging them to eat nutritious meals as recommended by the USDA guidelines. The “Live It!” physical activity and nutrition initiative has been developed by The Coca-Cola Company in partnership with The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the School Nutrition Association, and the National Association for Sports and Physical Education. Thank you to the Coca-Cola Company for providing the materials to our school for this valuable new program. We encourage parents to support your children in this effort . . . who knows, perhaps taking walks with your child and sharing healthy meals together may bring both health and relational benefits to the whole family!

Veterans Honored
On November 9th, Middle School students participated in a special assembly honoring our military veterans. Opening activities included a devotion given by student Haley Martin, whose father is presently deployed to Iraq, and the Pledge to the American Flag led by Lauren Wilson, whose mother is likewise deployed to Iraq. The Middle School Chorus sang several patriotic songs, further setting the tone for this meaningful program.

Coordinated by Ms. Julie Rossiter and Miss Brenda Williams, the program included special guest Lieutenant Colonel T. Frank Baker (Retired) who is presently the Wing Family Program Coordinator for the 165th Airlift Wing and its Geographically Separated Units. LTC Baker shared information about the burdens placed on families who have a father or mother on active duty in another country.

Chief Master Sergeant David C. Smith, the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 165th Airlift Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard, also spoke with the student body. CMS Smith advises the Commander on the state of the enlisted force, including morale, welfare, and quality of life issues. He shared with the students the responsibilities he faces on a day-to-day basis.

Together, LTC Baker and CMS Smith have given almost seventy-five years of service to their country. Both have distinguished themselves through service to their community and have received numerous decorations and awards for their military and civilian service. We are extremely grateful for their contributions, and for the sacrifice of all of our military men and women both at home and abroad.

Peer Helpers Donate Funds
The Middle School Peer Helpers donated $100 of the proceeds from their Fall Candy Sale to the Salvation Army to help with their Thanksgiving Day ministry to the poor.

MS Student Government Elections
The Middle School encourages the development of leadership and service within the student body through the Student Government. Each fall, homerooms select candidates for the offices of President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. These students, along with other write-in candidates, campaign through putting up posters, passing out badges, and ultimately, by preparing and giving speeches in front of the entire student body. This experience provides a wonderful opportunity for students to develop both skills and confidence that will serve them well in the future.

Congratulations to the 2005-2006 Student Government officers:

• President: Nicholas Cutsforth
• Vice-President: Deonnah Davis
• Secretary/Treasurer: Kiley Jackson

• 6th Grade
  Phillip Abshire, Abbie DeLoach, Nicholas Keaton, Sarah Lopez, Jordan Sabia, Mary Stramm
   
• 7th Grade
  Carol Champion, Harrison Curry, Taylor Ivey, James Raines, Caitlin Scott, Emily Wilson
   
• 8th Grade
  Lauren Baker, Cody Davis, John Hannaford, Joseph McArthur, Rachel Reynolds, Klee Sellers

MS Math Quiz Bowl
On Saturday, October 29th, the Middle School Math Quiz Bowl Team participated in the Armstrong Atlantic State University Middle School Math Quiz Bowl. Eleven teams from this geographic area competed against each other, with Savannah Christian capturing the third place trophy. The advisor for this team was Ms. Beth Lynah, assisted by Mrs. Cheri Acree. Congratulations to team members John Burke, Brittany DeLettre, Chris Hicks, Taylor Kiley, Matthew Moore, Nathan Peek, Vanessa Sioufi, and Neal Stevenson!

Beta Convention
Congratulations to the following Jr. Beta Club members who recently placed in the state Beta Convention competition:

• 2nd Place: Jewelry - Kelsey Keane
• 3rd Place: Poster - Lauren Baker, Whitney Mock, Timmy McCarthy
• 5th Place: Battle of the Books - Beth Carpenter, Carol Champion, Ishika Patel