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Grandparent Newsletter, Fall 2012St. Paul Christian Academy, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, 615-269-4751 www.stpaulchristianacademy.org

St. Paul Christian Academy integrates academic excellence with a passion for Christ to develop a strong foundation for young leaders who uniquely shape the world in which they live.

Dear Fellow Grandparents~

We are excited to serve as the 2012-2013 Grandparent Chairs for St. Paul Christian Academy. Our four grandchildren Mary Kathryn, Aly, MiMi, and Tom are current students, and our daughters Jennifer Ann and Amy work at St. Paul. We are honored to have our family at the Academy and to represent all St. Paul grandparents this year. It is a blessing to know that our grandchildren and children are living out the mission of the Academy to integrate academic excellence with a passion for Christ to develop a strong foundation for young leaders who uniquely shape the world in which they live. As grandparents we have opportunities to strengthen the three pillars of academic excellence, passion for Christ, and leadership development as we pray for the students, faculty, and staff, attend events, support the Annual Fund, and tell others about the Academy. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and will prayerfully consider making a gift to the Annual Fund. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Gary and Debbie Neill2012-2013 Grandparent Chairs

Message from the Head of School

Dear Grandparents,

Grace and peace to you! As we approach the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving, which is one of my favorites of the year, I want to offer my heartfelt thanksgiving to you. In perusing my online dictionary, I read the following definition of thanksgiving: "grateful acknowledgement of

benefits, favors, and kindness, especially to God." It is with this sentiment that I offer thanks-giving for you to our God. Through your support, prayers, and investments in your children, your grandchildren, and our school, we are able to help each St. Paul child reach his or her best. Thank you!

As I sit around a very large table this Thanksgiving holiday (we celebrate with my wife's parents, their five children, and seventeen grandchildren),

I will offer prayers of thanks-giving for my biological family and for my St. Paul family, of which each of you are an integral part. May God bless you and keep you and your families well. I am

Yours in Christ,

Kenneth C. CheesemanHead of School

Visit OurWebsite!www.stpaulchristianacademy.orgPlease visit our website to watch a video about St. Paul and experience what a day at the Academy is like for your grandchild(ren).

If you would like to learn more about what is happening in our community, click on the bowtie in the upper right-hand corner. This will take you to the My SPCA page. The My SPCA page has links for videos, pictures, and more. This page also includes the school calendar and weekly campus highlights.

If you would like to receive e-mails from the Academy, please send your e-mail address to Nancy Crowell at ncrowell@stpaulchristian.org. We will add you to our grandparent e-mail list.

The Annual Fund

Each of our 403 students benefit from the wonderful generosity of those who believe in and support the mission of the Academy by giving to the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is the Academy's largest source of income, other than tuition. Annual Fund gifts are critical for successful execution of our mission and provide needed support on an ongoing basis.

In our celebration of grandparent giving to the Academy, we are continuing the tradition of recognizing gifts of $100 or more to the Annual Fund by naming one book in the C.S. Lewis Library for each of your grandchildren. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Annual Fund and honor your grandchildren with your generosity.

Please complete and return the enclosed pledge form by December 31st. If you have questions, please contact Lisa Schlachter at 615-269-4751 or lschlachter@stpaulchristian.org.

Our Market with A Mission sale continues all year long! Visit the online store of Great American Opportunities by following this link: http://store.gafundraising.com/landing.aspx?SID=2138956 to support St. Paul.

You will be asked to provide your grandchild’s name. While we are not offering prize credits any longer, having your purchase linked to your grandchild’s name will help us to track the order. You can see just how significant your contribution is in your shopping cart!

Target REDcard & Holiday ShoppingWhen you're shopping at Target this Christmas, sign up for a Target REDcard-- debit or credit. Be sure to link your card to St. Paul at customer service or online at www.target.com/tcoe. When you use your card, you'll receive 5% off all purchases in store and online (plus, free shipping online), and St. Paul will receive 1%!

Holiday shopping online? Go to www.btfe.com/marketplace to shop at over 175 online stores and be sure to designate St. Paul as the recipient of your eBox Tops. It's easy and some of your favorite stores are part of Marketplace!

Other Ways You Can Support St. Paul

Important Dates:Please mark your calendars for the following important events at St. Paul:

November 27th - Lighting of the First Grade Christmas Tree - 5:30 p.m.December 11th - Junior Kindergarten Christmas Chapel - 8:10 a.m.

December 14th - Kindergarten Christmas Program - 8:10 a.m.December 18th - Christmas Program (2nd - 6th grade) - 7:00 p.m.

at Woodmont Baptist ChurchApril 19th - Grandparents’ Day

May 21st - Field Day

In addition, we invite you to attend chapel on Wednesdays at 8:10 am, led by a different class each week. You are always welcome to join your grandchild for lunch in the Dining Hall and cheer on the St. Paul Saints at athletic competitions.

For more information or to learn about opportunities to volunteer, please contact Nancy Crowell at ncrowell@stpaulchristian.org.  You may also reach her by calling the school office at (615) 269-4751.

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