“With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all.” Acts 4:33
April 2019 Volume 1, Issue 8
upcoming events April 13 Junior/Senior Prom
April 16-18 Terra Nova Testing
April 19-22 Easter Holiday
April 22-25 8th grade to Washington D.C.
April 30 Fine Arts Night
May 23 Last Day of School
Dear BACS Families, We are in the thick of one of the most crucial months of the school year. As we come to the midpoint of April, it is imperative that students remain focused on pushing through spring fever and concentrate on finishing well. Also, it is important to remember to check the calendar for all of the many special events in the month of April. School will be over before we know it, and we want to end on a positive note! Our sixth grade Legacy Ceremony will be this week on Friday, April 12th. This is an important time where parents will be on campus to accompany their child(ren) as we look at a biblical model for legacy and work through a time of demonstrating our commitment to that endeavor. Afterwards, we will venture into the Athletic Center and listen to Mr. Rainey give a survey of expectations for the incoming seventh graders of the 2019-20 school year! Other important reminders are for our Junior and Senior Prom on Saturday, April 13th. We have over 80 students on the roster, so we should have an elegant “Night in Paris.” The week of April 15th is a busy week, too. Please remember this is Terra Nova testing, and we will not have chapel that Wednesday. Additionally, we are out of school for Good Friday and will be out of school on Monday, April 22nd following the Easter weekend. Enjoy the long holiday weekend, and if you don’t have a place to attend Good Friday service or Easter service, we would be honored for you to visit Bay Area Church on Friday at 5:30pm or 7pm and on Sunday at 8:00am, 9:15am, 10:30am, or 11:45am. Please make plans to attend our spring Fine Arts Concert on Tuesday, April 30th. Our Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Art programs from 5th-12th grade will be featured on this evening. Come see the incredible progress they’ve made as our Fine Arts programs continue to grow! Also, we are excited that our first Theatre production, The Orphan Train, will be performed by our High School Theatre Class on Saturday, April 26th. Look for more information on how to secure tickets. God is continuing to bless us as next year is taking shape in enrollment, scheduling, and programs. Our current students are achieving greatly, and I’m encouraged by the spiritual conversations I’m having with our students as we talk about their colleges of choice and their plans to live their lives for God’s glory. It’s a great day to be a Bronco! Jason Nave
Bay Area Christian School
“Providing quality Christian education impacting lives for now and eternity.”
Earlier this month we had 11 elementary students get baptized during chapel. It was a very special time and truly a blessing to witness these students demonstrate boldness by outwardly professing their faith in this manner.
Later this month several events will be happening in the elementary. Please see those key dates listed below. April 11: 3rd and 4th grade Musical at 7:00 pm April 12: 3rd and 4th Grade Field Day and 6th Grade Legacy Ceremony April 16: Progress Reports emailed April 16-18: Terra Nova testing April 17: No Chapel April 19 & 22: Easter holidays, no school April 23-26: Variety Dress Week (details will be emailed) April 26: Kindergarten Field Day April 30: Fine Arts Night May 1: Fine Arts Chapel (combined K-6th grade chapel, 9-9:45 am) May 3: 1st and 2nd Grade Field Day I hope you and your families have a blessed Easter as we celebrate our Risen King, Jesus Christ.
Matt Garner—Principal
Elementary The last few weeks of school are packed with activities. It will be a fun, but busy home-stretch to the school year. Here are a few activities to keep on your calendar: April 17-18 Terra Nova April 22nd-25th 8th Grade Washington DC Trip May 3rd Bronco Ball May 10th Schlitterbahn Field Trip We have 46 students and chaperones heading to Washington DC in the next few weeks. Please keep this group in your prayers as they travel. Finally, encourage your student to finish the school year with strong momentum and to carry those habits into the 2019-2020 school year.
Les Rainey—Principal
Junior High
News from our Leaders
Terra Nova achievement testing will be April 16-18. We encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each morning before school. Since testing will begin first thing in the morning, please arrive on time these three days. Electronics and games will not be permitted once a student finishes each section. However, students may bring a book to read. There will be no make-ups for students that are absent. Also, please be reminded we will not have chapel on Wednesday, April 17 due to the testing schedule that day.
“Smartphones Linked to Suicide?” Thomas Kersting, a family therapist who wrote the book, “Disconnecting: How to Reconnect our Digitally Distracted Kids” put forth some interesting points in a recent interview. Kersting says research shows that one-third of all teens visiting ER’s in the US were suicide risks. That is shockingly high. Suicide and attempts are rising rapidly among young people along with depression and anxiety disorders. He and other therapists agree this surge coincides closely with the rise of social media and the smart phone.
Why? Pre-adolescence and adolescence is an important developmental stage. Hormones are changing, they are trying to figure out who they are, and where they fit in, who their friend group is – there is a built in insecurity. This is an important transition into adulthood. Kids must navigate these things to become well-functioning, self-sufficient adults. Now add smartphones – which he calls modern day weapons of mass destruction because of the social media access. Now kids have a platform where they are constantly comparing themselves to others, constantly getting feedback, and seeking feedback from the outside world, and it is compromising their self-esteem. He says self-esteem is never anything that can be gotten from the outside world, it can only come from the inside. (As Christians we know our identity and worth comes from Christ).
Kersting says there needs to be a national conversation of this great threat to the well-being and lives of kids. The average age of smart phone issuance with access to social media is ten years old! He says most parents know this is a terrible idea, but we tend to do what others do. Because this is now a mental health crisis, he and his fellow counselors feel if parents can’t make wise decisions regarding social media, then maybe lawmakers need to regulate it just like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. If he made the rules he would ban the social media aspect of smartphones until age eighteen. Studies are showing that in 2007, with the emergence of the smartphone, that there has been a steady rise in suicide and anxiety disorders, and the age of kids dealing with this is younger and younger. Our kids are getting lost in a superficial world… “Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107: 8-9 I pray for wisdom and discernment for our students and parents.
Melissa Fuqua—Principal
High School
Early Learning Academy
Melissa Hale—Director
ELA Enrollment is under way for the 2019/2020 school year! Please contact our office at (281)554-7011 or visit our website at bacschool.org for additional information. ELA Summer Camps will be available for children ages 2 years (if already enrolled in our P2/EK3 program) and 3 years through entering kindergarten (open to those currently in our program as well as those not currently in our program). All camps are thematic and run 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. See camp themes on the ELA website. Camps are available on a weekly basis; sign up for one camp or for multiple camps. Payment is done online. Links available on our website.
Linda Mudgett—Curriculum Director
Curriculum The TerraNova3 Achievement Tests will be given Tuesday through Thursday, April 16-18. Schedules will vary between elementary and secondary levels. Please be aware that we do not “teach to the test,” but the test results will provide us with important assessment information in evaluating our instructional program and additional data for measuring student growth and ability level. If your student misses all or part(s) of the test, there will not be a make-up time. However, results will be reported on the portions they do take. Since there is a strong relationship between getting a good night’s sleep and eating a healthy breakfast to increased academic achievement, please ensure your student gets plenty of rest and eats a great breakfast. We begin testing right away, so please allow plenty of margin to get to school on time. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Nancy Gadd—Counselor
Counseling Upcoming SAT Dates: Test date, May 4 (late registration deadline is 4/24) Upcoming ACT Dates: Test date, June 8 (registration deadline is 5/3) Juniors: should take one of the upcoming SAT and/or ACT exams. Information and registration is available on-line at: www.collegboard.org (for the SAT) and www.actstudent.org (for the ACT.) Seniors: please fill out the senior plans information form in Bible class, and turn into the counseling office. Dual Credit: Fall 2019 registration is April 16th and 17th from 3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.at the COM Learning Center.
Bronco Nation, The springtime is a busy time for the Broncos and Lady Bronco athletes who are competing in both team and individual sports. Softball: The Lady Broncos are currently 5-0 on the season. With a win this Friday they would clinch the district championship. The Lady Broncos have scored 66 runs in their past 5 games, which comes out to 13 runs per game. The Lady Broncos will host First Baptist Pasadena on the 5th for the opportunity to win the district championship. Let’s get out and support the Lady Broncos as they seek another State Tournament appearance. JH Softball: The junior high softball team has had a wonderful fourth season. The junior high girls have an overall record of 7-0-1. They play Trafton Academy April 4th 4:30pm at Bay Area for the GHAC championship. Baseball: The Broncos have already secured a playoff spot. A win this Friday, April 5th at 7:00pm at home against First Baptist Pasadena would secure the District Championship. The last time baseball won district was in 2013. The Broncos’ current record is 16-7-1 on the year. JH Baseball: The junior high A baseball team has a record of 9-4 on the year with three home games remaining. The junior high B team is 2-6 with two games remaining on the season. Track and Field: The track team was in action on March 30th at the Cypress Christian Relays as they sought to get ready for the District Championships that will be held at Woodlands Christian Academy April 12th. Tennis: The Bronco Tennis team continues to get stronger each season. Congratulations to the following students who qualified for TAPPS state tennis: Brady Bergvall, Zach Oetting, Christian Lee, Isabella Seretti, Kassidy Hunt and Julia Mast. Golf: The golf team looks to make some noise at the district tournament April 11th at Quail Valley Golf Course. The golf teams participated in CHSA Tournament last week. Spring Sports/Fine Arts Banquet * Dress code, teams and payment information (Click on above link). Bronco Backers Golf Tournament Our first Bronco Backers Golf Tournament was a huge success! Congratulations to the ZT Corporate Team on winning the tournament and thank you once again to our sponsors for all of their support.
Kyle Kennedy—Director BACS Fine Arts has had an awesome Spring! The Fine Arts Department music students have been working hard to prepare selections for Solo & Ensemble Festivals and Concert Festivals. Fine Arts students who participated in Solo & Ensemble festivals represented the school well by receiving Superior and Excellent ratings on their performance pieces. Band, Choir, and Orchestra also participated in Concert Festivals, and all groups brought back Superior and Excellent ratings. High School Art students participated in the TAPPS Art Championship and brought back a total of 13 awards in multiple categories. Additionally, High School student Ethan FitzPatrick will have original art featured in the Bay Area church magazine/publication this month. Fine Arts Students will be honored at the upcoming Spring Banquet on April 27th sponsored by the Bronco Backers. The Spring Fine Arts Showcase will be held on Tuesday, May 1st. Our BACS Art Gallery will be open from 6:00-8:00pm, and will showcase work from our BACS student artists. The Fine Arts Concert will begin at 6:30pm with 5th-12th Music & Choir students performing in the first half of the concert, and 5th-12th Band & Orchestra students performing in the second half. The concert will conclude by 8:30pm, and will highlight our talented BACS musicians. Please make plans to attend and support our Fine Arts Department!
Marianne Morrison—Director
Meet the Curley Family 1. Please tell us a little bit about your family. Mom and Dad are both engineers. Mom works at NASA, and Dad works for Oceaneering. After homeschooling the kids for 3 years (which was tough while working too), we joined Bay Area Christian. Keelin is in 10th grade. Aidan is in 8th grade, and Kade is in 6th grade. Keelin is the most active, with varsity swimming, color guard/ winter guard, and band. Aidan and Kade are both in orchestra. We love the school atmosphere. Everyone is so positive, compassionate, and loving, and we value the Biblical teachings. We are a very close family and spend lots of time together. We are a huge LEGO family. We have a giant collection and build and play with it almost daily - even our young cat steals parts with which to play! We love to watch movies - mostly animated, but we have become addicted to the Marvel movies now.
2. Please describe the most beautiful place your family has ever visited.
3. With three kids, what does a typical Saturday look like for your family?
Everyone has a slightly different take on it, but in general we love The Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
As a swimming family, many Saturdays are spent getting up early and spending many, many hours on the pool deck. Those times we don't have swim, we sleep in (well, not Mom), and do chores.
4. What is one dream your family has? For Kade's golden birthday, when he turns 15, we would like to take the Disney Cruise to the Disney Island.
6. What is a favorite family meal? Dad's Bacon Chicken Ranch Casserole.
5. What is your favorite family board game? Ticket to Ride
Announcements
Uniform Sale April 30 & May 1 Volunteers and clothing racks are needed!
TRY OUTS
Click here to sign up to volunteer. Click here for sale directions. Drop off uniforms with envelopes attached on Monday, April 29 in the Student Center. Click here for the item list form.
If your daughter is interested in trying out for the Varsity or Junior High
Cheer Squad for 2019-20, there will be a parent interest meeting Tuesday, April 16th at 6pm in the Athletic Center Gym.
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch Friday, May 3 You can sign up to bring items by clicking here. Please scroll to the very bottom as there are many opportunities to help from bringing items for lunch or goodie bags to sitting with classes during lunch, set up, serving and clean up.
Friday, April 12th - 3rd & 4th grade Friday, May 3rd - 1st & 2nd grade Friday, May 10th - 5th & 6th grade contact
[email protected]
Many thanks to our sponsors for making this event such a success!
Bronco Backers Committee Greg Collins
Kyle Kennedy
Glenn Fuller
Jennifer Dominguez
Laura Box
Christy Sweeney
Jill Hunt
Barry Barnes Marianne Morrison
Did you know?
What are the top 5 favorite Easter candies?
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
Horses can generally gallop at around 27 miles per hour!
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Reese’s Eggs Chocolate Bunnies Jelly Beans Hershey’s Eggs Peeps
Easter Services at Bay Area Church: 8:00, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45
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