POPCS Math Whizzes Excel in 2014 Metroplex Lutheran Schools

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Volume 12, God's Love in Us POPCS Math Whizzes Excel in
2014 Metroplex Lutheran Schools Math Contest! The 2014 Metroplex Lutheran Schools
Math Contest was held on January 24 at
Dallas Lutheran School. POPCS was well-
represented with four amazing teams.
We are so pleased to announce that for
their respective grade levels, the fifth
grade team placed second overall. The
sixth grade team placed first overall, and
the seventh grade team placed second
overall. The eighth grade team placed first overall
in the contest. All the teams did an excellent
job representing our school!
February 21, 2014
In This Issue
POP Math Whizzes Excel in Tournament!
POP's Destination Imagination Teams Head to
Regionals!
POP Student Featured in Willowbend Life Magazine!
Summer in the Zone Registration Begins March 1st
HS Physics Students Climb Jacob's Ladder
POP Development News
Shout Out to our Great Neighbors!
Developing Responsible Technology Users in the
Home
POP Bands Visit Group Dynamix!
Signature Services Helps Kids Make Healthy Choices
POP Students Take a College Road Trip
POP Parent Column
Snapshot: Teddy Bear Picnic
POP Sports Update
Curt's Corner
Quick Links
POPCS Website
The fifth grade team members were Leah
RenWeb
5th Grade Team
Thomas, Gigi Fong, Neil Upreti and
Discover POP Tour
Aditi Velgekar.
POP School Calendar
POPCS Referral Program
The sixth grade team members included Chris Logsdon, Josh Thatcher,
Eagle Booster Club
Kyle vonBehren, and Grace Mensing. Athletic Calendar- All Teams
POP Legacy Society
The seventh grade
SHOP for POP
team members were
Box Tops, Labels Program
Daniel Moussa,
Auction Gala
Chandler Fong,
POP in the News
Ashik Amar, and
Top POPs
Olivia Martin.
POPCS Posse
Eagle Football Website
Jeff Son, Zach
Signature Services School Lunches
Gerhard, Harrison
Risse Brothers Uniforms
Baek, and Max
2013-2014 School Calendar
Rothschiller
POP's Philosophy of Service
represented POPCS for
2013-2014 Fine Arts Dates
Mrs. Kennedy and the 6th Grade Team
the eighth grade team.
PTF Newsletter, November 2013
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Mrs. Kennedy and the 6th Grade Team
the eighth grade team.
Individual winners include:
Neil Upreti - 1st place in Real World and 2nd place in Beat the Clock
Aditi Velgekar- 3rd place in Beat the Clock
Chris Logsdon- 1st in Real World and 2nd in
Beat the Clock
Josh Thatcher- 3rd in Number Zone
Kyle vonBehren- 1st in Number Zone and
3rd in Beat the Clock
Chandler Fong- 3rd in Real World and 2nd in
Number Zone
Ashik Amar- 3rd in Number Zone Harrison Baek- 1st in Number Zone and 2nd
in Beat the Clock
Jeff Son- 1st in Beat the Clock and 1st in
Real World
Congratulations to all of our math team
members for an outstanding performance at
this year's annual math contest!
8th Grade Team
PTF Newsletter, November 2013
Early Learning Center
Preschool
Lower School
Middle School
High School
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
The Arts at POPLC
Our Values Click here for our values: WHO we serve, WHAT
we do, WHY we do it, HOW we do it and WHO we
are.
MISSION STATEMENT
Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center provides a Christ-centered exemplary education equipping students as disciples and leaders for service and success. COMPASSIONATE, COMPETITIVE, AND
COMMITTED!
Mrs. Higginbotham and the 7th Grade Team
A Word From God
Destination Imagination Tournament
Best Wishes to Our 6 POPCS Teams! 6 teams will be representing POPCS at the regional Destination Imagination
Tournament on March 1st at John Paul II High School. The Destination Imagination program encourages kids to have fun, take
risks, think creatively through challenges while incorporating the arts and
using STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Kids learn teamwork, flexibility, persistence, respect for others and their
ideas, and collaborative problem solving processes. All of this is done by the
KIDS. Team managers do assist the teams but aren't allowed to interfere with
anything. Kids solve the challenges, create all their props and costumes,
discover and invent new solutions, and find ways to work together as a team
all on their own! Teams Representing POPCS:
Competitive Teams My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to
Him;; for my hope and expectation are from Him.
Psalm 62:5 SCHOOL THEME & BIBLE VERSE FOR 2013-
2014 SCHOOL YEAR The 2013-2014 POPCS School Theme is
"Dream BIG"
Which comes from God's Word in
the following Bible verse:
How great is the love the Father has lavished on
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Top POPS for February 13
5th grade team - The Brainwaves: Leah Thomas, Daniel Jeyasuthan,
Elijah Gerhard, Neil Upreti, and Brandon Hyde
1st Grade - Maddie Stjernstrom
2nd Grade - Isabella Zanoni, Renee Rao (not pictured)
3rd Grade - Evan Dano, Grant Reeder, Emma Roos
4th Grade - Caroline Sharp, Gideon Stark
5th Grade - Taylor Cuccurullo, Aiden Davis, Alex Knights
Top POPS for February 20
3rd grade team- Cookie Looms: Grant Reeder, Kinley Kitchens,
Molly Sosinski, Grayson Brooks, Madison Zakarian, and Izzy Rothschiller
Rising Stars
2nd grade team - Strawberry Banana Splits: Olivia Schlossin, Catherine
Walls, Isabella Zanoni, Jackson Schrier, Kate Pritchett, Nathan Nieman,
and Alana Botonis
Kindergarten - Wade Bryan, Knox Howard, Maci Miller
2nd Grade - Jack Strahan, Laura Summers
3rd Grade - Kuba Romanczyk, Emma Salzman,
Kate Webb
4th Grade - Sofie Brewer, Logan Elsherbini
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1st grade team - The Champs: Cameron Barth, Paul Thomas, Allie Kloeber,
Haylee Brasher, and Miles Johnson
Brooke Messina, Mrs. Hawk's class
Mara Smith, Mrs. Scheck's class
Lola Bentley, Mrs. Meyer's class
Isabella Morrison, Mrs. Sosinski's class Adeli Freitag, Mrs. Price's class Jack Schnell, Mrs. Taylor's class
Kindergarten Team- Eagles Can Do Anything: Zach Hutton, Emma Nieman,
Avery Krizan, Wade Bryan, Ashlyn Klaus, Ava Henry,
and Callie Thomson
POPCS Volunteer of the Month
Nominations - Thank Someone
Who Serves Our School!
Kindergarten Team - Izzy Hutton, Parsa Kazemi, Loden Lizaso,
Drew Mages, Roman Morrison and Teagan Perot
Grace Pritchett, 3rd Grade POP Student, Featured in
February Issue of Willow Bend LIFE Magazine as
Athlete of the Month!
POP 3rd Grader Grace Pritchett is
featured in February's issue of Willow Bend LIFE Magazine! Willow Bend LIFE Magazine is about
families, kids, philanthropy,
The PTF Board would love your help in
acknowledging our dedicated volunteers.
Please let us know who you believe has done
an outstanding job so we can award them
properly! Please note: When you nominate a volunteer
please let us know why you think they should
be recognized. We want to honor them for
their efforts on behalf of our school!
Throughout the year, parents may nominate
volunteers each month for their outstanding
service. From those nominated, two volunteers
will be chosen to receive the prestigious
"POPCS Volunteer of the Month" sign in their
yard!
Please email Lauren McCormick with your
nominations at [email protected] or you may place your vote in the decorated
ballot box located
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families, kids, philanthropy,
happenings and more within the
Willow Bend community.
Grace plays several sports including,
softball (Eagles), soccer (Castle
Eagles), basketball (Meteorites), and
is a member of a swim team
(Glen Eagles).
Grace's favorite team is the
POPCS Eagles! Her Mom helps her
to prepare for competition by
POPCS student, Grace Pritchett
braiding her hair to keep it out of her
Winds Up on the Mound!
face. This pre-game activity has
become known as her "power braids!" The POPCS community is so proud of you! Keep up the good work! Click here to view Grace's complete profile!
ballot box located
in the Parent Place. Thank you for taking the time to nominate a
deserving volunteer!
Have You Reenrolled?
Open Enrollment Began Feb. 1
Classes Are Filling Up!
Editor's note: Grace is in 3rd Grade, not 6th Grade as the article notes.
Also, Grace's soccer team won 1st place in the fall (not 2nd)!
Summer in the Zone Registration Begins March 1st!
Beginning March 1st, you can register
for Summer in the Zone and Academic
Summer school!
For more info on Summer in the Zone,
click here,
To register for Summer in the Zone
beginning March 1st, click here.
To complete our online re-enrollment process,
you will access ParentsWeb through your
existing login. If you do not have a login, please
click here and follow the Instructions for
Creating a ParentsWeb Login listed! For more info on Academic Summer School, click here.
To register for Academic Summer school beginning March 1st, click here.
SUMMER Is Meant to Be F-U-N!
AT POPCS it is!
Over 100 Speciality Camps Register Beginning March 1
For ages Preschool - 12th Grade! Mark Your Calendars!
Next Family Night is
Tuesday, March 4th
at Chick-fil-A!
Hebron & Plano
Parkway Location!
Pre-K Girls Have A Hair-Raising
Experience During Recess!
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Experience During Recess!
From left to right: Bella Boward (Mrs. Taylor's
class), Shelby Brewer (Mrs. Hawk's class),
Chloe Hoke (Mrs. Taylor's class) Pre-K was in the gym for afternoon recess
on one of those "too cold" to go outside days,
so these young ladies decided to do some
beauty shop games inside! Camps include Athletic, Theater, Academic,
Art, Cooking, Chess, Science,
and many, many more!
Bling Hoodies Are Back!
High School Physics Students Climb Jacob's Ladder
Combining Bible Reading, Classic Horror Film,
and Physics!
Bling POP hoodies are back in stock! Available
in the school store for $45. The class started out with a Bible reading:
Ladies, show your Eagle spirit while adding
Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. And he came to a certain
some faux crystal glamour to support POPCS
place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the
and the Eagle Booster Club! stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to
Sizes from small to extra-large. sleep. And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth,
and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were
ascending and descending on it! And behold, the Lord stood above it and
said, "I am the Lord, the God ... I will keep you wherever you go...." Then
Attention Nurses!
Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I
POPCS is looking for
did not know it." And he was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place!
qualified substitute
This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."
nurses for our clinic
(ESV)
This was the introduction to an electronic machine that over the years has
been named Jacob's Ladder. No one knows who invented the first Jacob's
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been named Jacob's Ladder. No one knows who invented the first Jacob's
Ladder, but the idea was made famous in a 1931 Frankenstein movie. Of
course, upon hearing this, the physics class just had to view the five minute
video clip of that classic horror flick.
Then came the demonstration - a display of how electric potential charges,
ionization, and current can be displayed. In the Jacob's Ladder, two long
straight wires project vertically into space, almost parallel, but getting
gradually farther apart as they rise. A spark starts at the bottom where the
wires are in closest proximity. Once a spark occurs, the air is ionized and
rapidly increases in temperature at the site of the arc, which causes the ions
to buoy upward. This rising, ionized region now makes it easier for the arc of
electricity to occur above the first, moving it upward. The process continues
until the spark climbs to the top, like it was climbing a ladder- the Jacob's
Ladder. You get quite a bit of sound for your money, too, as the arc twists and
sizzles its way up, making the wires vibrate as the arc climbs!
The POPCS clinic is looking for qualified
substitute nurses. Candidates should be LVNs /
RNs and love kids of all ages! Please contact
Stephani Padgett at 972-598-1042.
POPCS Development News Updates
Dream Maker's Ball Updates!
POP Photos of the Week!
Dream Maker's Ball ticket RSVPs are due TODAY by 4:00 p.m. Also, it is not
too late to underwrite tickets for teachers! Both can be done by clicking here. The odds of winning PowerBall? ONE in
175,000,000. The odds of winning a $32,000
Nissan Pathfinder? 1 in 500! Raffle tickets
sales will continue to be sold up until 7:00 p.m.
the night of the Dream Maker's Ball. Online
sales end Friday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. After that cut off, all raffle sales must be made in
person the night of auction.
These photos were taken by POP's High School
Communication Design and Photography
students. The Photo of the Week is open to any
high school student, and a weekly submission
is required from each of the Communication
Design and Photography students. The CDP
students evaluate their peers' work based on
photo subject interest, photographic techniques
used, cropping use, color, and title. The top 5
are displayed outside the high school office.
Voting is open to everyone--all ages, parents,
staff, visitors, etc. The photo with the highest
number of votes is the winner for the week. The raffle ticket incentives for students have been extended so that all
tickets purchased at auction are counted towards each students' goal. The
winners of the student incentives will be announced during chapel on
Thursday, March 6th.
"Taller than a House" by Kara Stark Hotel reservations are still available! The hotel is sold out but we still have
a limited number of rooms available in our block. If you do call the hotel
directly, make sure to mention that you are with POPCS. Click here for more
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info on the hotel!
Check Out What's in the Online Auction!
"Doppleganger" by Anthony Holmgren
"freaky FRYday" by Brooke Martin
SHOP FOR POP!
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE SHOP FOR POP PROGRAM PROVIDES
APPROXIMATELY $15,000 TO OUR 8/18
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APPROXIMATELY $15,000 TO OUR
SCHOOL ANNUALLY? STOCK UP ON POP CARDS WITH OVER 100 VENDORS FROM YOUR
FAVORITE RETAILERS!
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Where can you purchase Shop for POP cards? Shop for POP cards can be purchased every day
at the Shop for POP desk at the entry to the
Fellowship Hall before school.
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A POPCS SHOUT-OUT to our GREAT NEIGHBORS!
Thank you to the local restaurants and
retailers who made donations for the
Sadie's Sweetheart Dance!
A huge number of local area retailers
and restaurants donated wonderful prizes and
gift certificates for a drawing at last month's
high school
Sadie's Sweetheart Dance. Please shop and eat at these great
establishments!
Make sure to say you are part of the
POPCS family and let them know how much we appreciate their support!
Need a birthday, anniversary, thank you,
housewarming, food pantry, get well, or just
because gift?
Then SHOP FOR POP is for you!
Making home reirs or buying new appliances -
Lowe's, Home Depot, Sears Shopping for a gift - Macy's, Dillard's, Kohl's,
Nordstrom,
Neiman Marcus, Toys R Us, Build A Bear Dining out - On The Border, Pei Wei/ P.F.
Chang's, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Chipolte Traveling - American Airlines, Marriott, Disney
All cards are sold and redeemed at face value.
For more information, please contact
Ellen Johnston or D Murphy or visit the SHOP
FOR POP web page. Dillas Primo Quesadillas
Chick-fil-A
Dallas Sidekicks Soccer
Jimmy John's
MOOYAH Burgers
Raising Cane's
Studio Beats by Dr Dre
iPod Nano
Mary Kay Gift Baskets
Race Trac
Cedars Woodfire Grill
Dry Bar Salon
Kwik Kar Willowbend
Carmel Car Wash
Studio H+L Hair Salon
Mama's Daughters' Diner
McAlister's Deli
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Zinga! Yogurt Bar
California Pizza Kitchen
Pei Wei Asian Diner
Cinemark
Tin Star Taco Bar
Savannah Café & Bakery
Pick a Fit Foods
Cristina's Mexican Restaurant
Do you have friends or family who are looking
for a great school to
send their children? Invite them to join us for a
Discover POP Tour! The Discover POP Tour is a great opportunity to
see the entire campus, meet school
administrators and teachers,
Starbucks
and learn more about what POPCS has to offer.
Bacci's Pizza & Pasta
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Bacci's Pizza & Pasta
Shell Oil
Bacio Fashion Accessories
Yogurtville
Chipotle
Newk's Eatery
Pie Five
and learn more about what POPCS has to offer.
The next Discover POP Tour is
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 8:30 a.m.
Please contact Tori Rush for more information
and to RSVP.
Developing Responsible Technology Users
in the Home
In the early part of this school year, we
offered several informational meeting
opportunities for our parent community
regarding the development of responsible
technology users in the home. As our
children become more and more connected
and savvy with modern mobile devices, it is
extremely important that all parents
understand some basics on how to more
effectively develop children who use
technology responsibly both in and outside
the home. The following links briefly
summarize the key topics discussed in the meetings along with providing
links to several valuable resources to help you in the pursuit of developing
responsible technology users:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this information, please
contact CJ Del Balso, Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning. POPCS Bands Visit Group Dynamix!
On February 8, 32 POPCS 6th through 12th grade band members went to
Group Dynamix for Team Building and Fun! Group Dynamix is the largest
indoor team building center in the United States!
The band "rocked" the ropes, conquered new heights, and worked together
to succeed! Thank you to Les Dozzo for planning this event and to Karin McIntosh,
Terry Landwehr and Lydia McMullen for bringing drinks, cookies and
supplies! A Message From Moms in Prayer
Praise- Praising God for who He is, His
attributes, His name or His character.
Attribute: God is a revealer. Scripture speaks of
God as a revealer through out. His self-
revelation began with the Garden of Eden when
God would walk and talk with Adam. In Genesis
2:16-17, God begins to reveal information.
Unfortunately man chose to ignore that
information and fell into sin. Again, in Genesis
3:15, God reveals something - namely His plan
of salvation! In Genesis alone we read of God
revealing to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and
Joseph. The revelations are not mysterious
riddles to unravel, but clear, concise
information. They reflect God as an Information
source and a careful planner who is able to
accomplish what He plans to do. Copyright ©
1990 Bible Science Newsletter, Robin D. Fish
Creation Moments, Inc. PO Box 839 Foley, MN
56329 800-422-4253
www.creationmoments.com Definition: One who makes known or brings to
view;; discloses
Scripture(s): Daniel 2:19-23;; I Corinthians 2:9-
10;; Revelations 15:4
Confession-Silently confessing your sins to the
God who forgives. "If we confess our sins, He is
faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and
to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John
1:9 (NASB) Thanksgiving-Thanking God for what He has
done. Please no prayer requests during this
time. "In everything give thanks;; for this is God's
will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians
5:18 (NASB)
Intercession- Coming to God in prayer on behalf
of others.
Our Own Children
Scripture: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Scripture: May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the glorious Father, give _______ the Spirit of
wisdom and revelation so that he/she may know
You better. From Ephesians 1:17
Blessings,
Shawn Kennington
Mom in Prayer
Aubre Ferguson shows no fear!
Grace Mensing and Lena Basmadjian
up to the challenge!
Joy Kurdi hangs on!
Anthony Dozzo tries to laugh
Sean Peterson off the ropes course!
Band moms (Karin McIntosh and
Les Dozzo) take a well deserved break!
Jacob Thompson and
Davis Parkhurst wrestle in the
inflatables.
Mr. Lang conducted the ropes!
Kyra McIntosh and Rachel Bobo
muscle through the hardest course!
"Bloom where you're planted."
Mary Engelbreit Do you have a devotion, saying, or book you
would like to share that has inspired you? Email Valerie Gabriel-Swenson
at [email protected] and she will share in an upcoming Eagle
Express.
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Join the POP Eagle Club!
Support POPCS Athletics!
Davis Thomas, Max Swenson, and
Mr. Lang are ready to conquer the
heights!
David Watson, Conrad Wolf, and
Caleb Taylor take a break from pizza to
give us their goofiest 6th grade faces.
Sophie Moore shows no fear!
Elijah Murphy conquers the skies!
The Eagle Club Purpose:
The Eagle Club is an all-volunteer organization
that is committed to assisting the Athletic
department of POPCS by providing support and
funding to improve and enhance the athletic
experience for all of our student athletes as well
as our Eagle Fans. We strive to promote school
spirit, athletic excellence, and quality
sportsmanship.
For more information on the Eagle Club, click
here! To access the Eagles Club Click Here Visit the POPCS School Store!
SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
GO EAGLES!!!!
Alene Basmadjian hangs tight!
Samantha Aquino conquers the skies!
Nareg Basmadjian was "roped" into taking the pictures. Great job, Nareg!
Signature Services Helps Kids Make Healthy Choices
with GO, SLOW, WHOA Plan! STORE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
MONDAY - THURSDAY
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Signature Services uses GO, SLOW, WHOA along with my plate to help
children make healthy choices in the lunch line. GO items are marked in
green for eat anytime, SLOW are yellow for eating sometimes and WHOA
items are red for eating once in a while. Making healthy choices and
Uniforms From Risse Brothers
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choosing certain foods that we love in
moderation is the key to maintaining a
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moderation is the key to maintaining a
healthy life style. Signature Services offers
Fresh Fruit options daily, Fresh Steamed
Vegetables, Whole Grain Breads and these
are just some of the healthy choices
available at lunch.
February is National Heart month and is a
great time to incorporate healthy eating and
exercise to help keep our hearts healthy for
many years to come and to help us prevent
and manage heart disease. We can work together to create healthy habits
early in life.
POP Students Take a
College Road Trip!
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Baptist University
Midwestern State University
On February 13-14, a group of POP Juniors and Seniors went on a college
road trip with High School Counselor Patti Hurt. The students visited
Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Baptist
University and Midwestern State University!
POP Seniors who attended were Tori MacArthur, Noel Miller, Hannah
Mulvehill, Lindsey McPherson, Cody Wellman, Robert Price and Jimmy
Ciampaglio.
POP Juniors who attended were Zeke Roberts, and Kyle Calllier
POP Parent Column: Nurturing the Nest
Heart Notes
by Megan Krizan
I tried something new for Valentine's this year that became so wonderful, I
wanted to share it with you. I saw a suggestion on-line
about hanging a Uniforms From Risse Brothers
There are three ways to shop for your school
uniforms:
In Risse Brothers store, online and by phone.
In Store:
15048 Beltway Drive
Addison, Texas 75001
The store is located just west of the Dallas North
Tollway. Store Hours:
Closed Sunday & Monday
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: 972-231-2903 Fax: 972-231-2906
Customer Service Manager: Jeannie Wilson - 972-231-2903
Online
www.rissebrothers.com
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
FOLLOW MR. HAHN ON
TWITTER!
LIKE US & FOLLOW US!! Official Facebook Page "Like" us today on Facebook and join the POPCS community
conversation. School closure weather postings
will be listed on Facebook FIRST! Follow Headmaster Chris Hahn on his Twitter
feed!
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about hanging a heart shaped piece of paper on your child's door with a
different message every day. I really liked the idea, but
I did not love the execution. The example I saw had
statements like "you are smart," "you are beautiful,"
"you are good at sports," etc. On the surface those
seem like nice sentiments, but they lacked specificity and sincerity. There
was just no substance. I wanted to say wonderful, supportive things to my
children, but I wanted them to mean something. I wanted them to know how
unique and special I really feel they are. With this in mind, here is how you
do a heart note:
1) You could make a bunch of palm-sized hearts out of colored construction
paper, or you don't have to. What matters is the message not the paper. My
youngest called them heart notes because of the shape of the paper. I felt
the name was perfect because the messages came from the heart.
2) Keep the notes private. It is so easy for a
child to think that because you express love
to a sibling then somehow that love is not
available to them anymore. I've seen
enough jealousy to know that the heart note
experience could become negative if they
started comparing notes. So I told them that
they could not share, that the notes were
private and special and just for them. My
girls got it and agreed. Not once did they try
to compare.
3) Be very specific. When you are specific you are perceived as sincere. So
instead of "you are beautiful" say "I love your crazy, curly blond hair," or "I
love seeing your smile. It makes me feel happy inside."
4) Notice character qualities. Notice effort and hard work. Instead of "good
job" try "I love watching how you were trying so hard on that math worksheet. You didn't give up and then you got it! That took determination." Or try, "I
love seeing how kind you were to your friend when she was sad," or "I love
how you help me with the little things, thank you."
5) Make sure some of the messages convey unconditional, no-strings
attached love. This is the kind of thing that ALL kids need from their parents. This is the Christ-like love we all need to experience in order to flourish. My
favorite way to express it was to simply say, "I love you because you are
MINE. I am so glad God blessed my life with you." Needless to say, my girls loved the heart notes so
much that they still keep them under their pillows
in zipper bags. Every morning they would wake
up and ask, "Where is my heart note?" After they
read them, the smiles would make their faces
glow. Now, I know that Valentine's Day has
passed, but I would challenge you to not wait. You do not need an excuse to give your children a
note from the heart.
You can also connect with us on Facebook
through our "Official" Alumni Facebook page!
Eagle Express Submission Information SHARE YOUR
POP NEWS! Submit your stories and photos to the Eagle
Express! Although space
is limited, we will do
our best to cover the
information you provide! Submissions can be sent to
Valerie Gabriel-Swenson at [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
The Eagle Express is distributed
bi-weekly on Fridays
from August - May. All submissions must be turned in
by noon on the Wednesday prior to
the broadcast on Friday. SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS!
Nurturing the Nest is written by Megan Krizan, a
Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play
Therapist, and POPCS parent. She works with
young children, adolescents, and teens, as well as
whole families. One of her favorite things is
helping parents with their toughest job... being
parents! If there is a topic you are interested in hearing more about, please
feel free to e-mail Megan at [email protected]. SNAPSHOT: Teddy Bear Picnic
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Ava Henry, Ariel Huang, Izzy Hutton, Ashlyn Klaus and Paige Kenney
get ready for a fun day of picnicking and "beary" good times!
Callie Thomson and Emma Zakarian prepare to greet their bears
for a teddy bear picnic!
POP Sports Update
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Senior Alex Thomas Receives Scholarship to
John Brown University in Arkansas for Track!
Alex Thomas signed his college running scholarship papers for
John Brown University. He will major in construction management,
and is very excited about this next stage in life!
Way to go, Alex!
Don't see your sport covered in the Eagle Express? Be sure to send information on your POPCS sport teams to be
considered for the Eagle Express! The Eagle Express is bi-weekly and
submissions (complete story & photos) are due on Wednesday by Noon
prior to the Friday distribution. Questions? Contact Valerie Gabriel-Swenson at [email protected]
Curt's Corner CHRISTLIKE AND A FREE LUNCH By Curt Riske POPCS School Life Chaplain
Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me
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Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me
food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was
a stranger and you welcomed me". Matthew
25:35
Needless to say, this has been an unusual winter
for us and many people throughout the United
States. Stories that amaze and surprise us have
come from various sources. This one came from
Birmingham, Alabama.
About a month ago, a snowstorm hit the city.
According to forecasters, the day was to produce
a few flurries. Well, the flurries became a dusting
and then the dusting became a sloshy, snowy
mess which paralyzed traffic.
Looking out the window of his Chick-fil-A restaurant, owner Mark Meadows
closed up shop and sent his staff home for the day. His people gladly left
and then, sadly, came back. The roads had become so clogged with traffic
that they were unable to get home.
As a Christian, Meadows felt sorry for the folks who were confined to their
vehicles on the highway. That sympathy motivated him to fire up the
restaurant's fryers and ovens and make hundreds of Chick-fil-A sandwiches.
Then armed with the delectables, Meadows and his staff started walking
among the gridlocked cars. They offered food to everybody they could reach
and they did it for free.
There was no price gouging, no taking advantage of other people's
misfortune. Meadows and his staff simply wanted to help. Indeed, when they
were thanked for their generosity, they turned those words of gratitude
around and gave thanks to the Lord for giving them the opportunity to serve.
But free sandwiches were not the end of Meadows' snowstorm philanthropy.
Evening came and there was no respite for the motorists who had now been
stranded for over seven hours. Meadows went back to them and invited folks
to his restaurant. There they could kick back, get warm and sleep for the
night. For accommodations and the next day's breakfast, there was no
charge, a beautiful example of practicing the "Golden Rule".
Many people are amazed when they hear this story. They find it hard to
believe that when you truly get to know Jesus as your personal Savior, you
become a changed person. You and I are changed people through the
power of God's Holy Spirit. As we observe the people and situations that we
encounter each day, we too will discover the manifold opportunities where
we can serve as Christ's ambassadors with a simple smile, a kind word, a
friendly embrace, a listening ear or with a gift of love and kindness.
My prayer is that you and I may continue to be changed each day, from the
inside out, through the power of the Holy Spirit and a daily encounter with
God's Word, until we become Christlike in everything we do and say. Forward email
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