Grandparent Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2014St. Paul Christian Academy, 5035 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, 615-269-4751 www.stpaulchristianacademy.org

We are honored to serve as the 2014-15 Grandparents Chairs. As proud grandparents of both current and former St. Paul students, Caroline (1st grade), Kate (3rd grade), Ross (’09) and Luke (’11), we are both excited to share our enthusiasm for the mission of St. Paul Christian Academy with you. We have watched our grandchildren flourish within the loving,

caring, Christian community of St. Paul, and we know that you, like us, love to brag about all the great things they have accomplished at the Academy. We want to share with you what has been happening around the Academy this past semester. You would be amazed at what your grandchild is learning and how the foundation for success is being built upon the school’s three pillars, that of Academic Excellence, Passion for Christ and Leadership Development. Please enjoy this edition of the grandparent newsletter. We look forward to seeing you at Grandparents’ Day on April 2, 2015. Sincerely,

Carol and John Rochford

Message from the Head of School

As we await the arrival of Christ our Savior during this Advent Season, I reflect on all the many blessings He has bestowed on us, and I look ahead to the future and the

This year's annual fund goal is $300,000, and it will take all of us to reach it. Thank you in advance for your gift. I am thankful to be among you and your families. Godspeed to each of you. I am

Yours in Christ,

Kenneth C. Cheeseman Head of Schools

SAVE THE DATES FOR 2015

many blessings He has in store for us, one being the excitement at the thought of Grandparents' Day 2015. I am always so blessed to greet each of you and watch you watch your grandchildren during that special day. While we wait for that special day, we ask you to consider helping us provide your grand-children with the finest elementary education in the city of Nashville by giving a gift to this year's annual fund.

For updated information please visit us online at www.stpaulchristianacademy.com

February 28, Saints Bash hosted by the Parent Council

March 14-22, Spring Break

April 2, Grandparent and Special Friends Day

May 3-6, 5th Grade Trip to Tybee Island, GA 4-8, 6th Grade Trip to Washington, DC

21, 6th Grade Graduation

The Annual FundWe are truly blessed to have received so much support from grandparents for our Library over the years. Our students get so excited about library time and exploring literature in the beautiful and inviting C.S. Lewis Library.

Through the generosity of our SPCA grandparents, the students are enjoying a library collection of over 17,000 books and media.

Did you know that our readers are amongst the strongest in the country? Having such a fabulous resource like the C.S. Lewis Library helps in teaching and encouraging the love of reading starting with our Junior Kindergarten classes and continuing on until graduation in the 6th grade.

NEW TRADITIONS @ SPCA

This past fall, SPCA hosted two inaugural events that are sure to become Academy traditions. In early October, SPCA hosted over 123 golfers at Brentwood Country Club for the Saints Cup presented by Tenant Building Group. Dads, moms, grandparents and friends teed it up for the Academy and raised over $50,000 for special projects at the Academy. Just a few weeks later, the Academy opened it’s doors to 700 people to participate in the All Saints Festival of good old-fashion fun! There was a dunk tank, fish toss, games, and music at the Massey Athletic Complex with lots of laughter and community spirit and a delicious meal from Stroud’s Barbecue in the Rochford Center. These two events are not to be missed next year!

Library resources are funded through the Annual Fund each year and are always a top priority for the Academy. This year we ask that you prayerfully consider supporting the mission of the Academy by giving to the Annual Fund.

With a donation of $100 or more to the Annual Fund, we will name one book in the C.S. Lewis Library for each of your grandchildren. A label will be included in the book and you will receive a photograph of your grandchild’s class.

Help us continue teaching the love and excitement of reading!

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