It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This - Meet Coach Gilbert & Family

   We would like to introduce to you the new junior high head coach and the varsity assistant coach for the 2008-09 school year. His name is Anthony Gilbert, and he is originally from Liberal, Kansas. He is married to Michelle and they have two lovely children, Alexis (6) and Micah (18 months).
   It is a great testimony how Anthony came to be a part of us. He shared that an elder at his church, Li

ving Word, gave him a prophetic word to "chase his dreams." He began to pray and seek God for what this meant, and the following week he had a dream. In that dream he was teaching and coaching in a Christian school. The moment he awoke, the Holy Spirit revealed to him that the dream confirmed the word spoken to him by the elder.
   Anthony had known about the school and approached Sam Matthews and Chris Belyeu to pray with him and seek direction. God continued to confirm His word and the Holy Spirit revealed to Anthony that this was the door he was supposed to walk through. God spoke to both Sam and Chris that this was God's direction, so they offered Anthony a position at the school. He says, "I love working with the kids and the fact that I get to teach at a Christian institution. It doesn't get much better than to be able to teach kids something that I love and share God's love openly in the classroom."
He shared that one of his goals in being here is to help all the students experience God's power in a new way. It is his desire to not only teach the game of basketball, but also to train these young men and women as laborers to touch the world for Christ. Of course, he is excited to hopefully coach the teams to win the state championship title. Ultimately he says, "I am just excited to be here and see what God is going to do!"
   (See the slideshow above for the Gilbert's picture.)

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

   We are getting ready for the annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser. This year it begins on Wednesday, October 29! Sales continue through Tuesday, November 11. Each year we conduct a series of fundraising efforts to be able to supplement the budget of the school. These fundraising times are essential to our school's tuition plan.
   We ask each student to sell a minimum of 8 tubs of cookie dough. Separate incentives are provided for secondary and elementary students who sell 15 or more tubs and turn in their order forms by Tuesday, November 11. Our experience shows that the students who achieve the largest sales volume begin on the first day. The due date comes more quickly than you think. More information and an order form will be sent home on Wednesday, October 29. We pray for you to have favor and success as you participate in this endeavor.

Report Cards

   Report cards will be mailed or sent home on Wednesday, October 22. If you have any questions or you would like to discuss your child's achievement with the teacher, please call the office. Class and enrollment fees must be paid to receive your child's report card.

Basketball Parent Night

   On Tuesday, October 7, we will be hosting a meeting for the basketball players and parents. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. We will discuss the upcoming season. The season is not far away -- our first game is on Friday, October 31. Please bring your calendar so you can sign up for a variety of volunteer rosters. It is very important for everyone to be at this meeting. However, if you cannot attend for some reason, please call the office to let us know.

Senior Activities

   This is a busy time for our seniors. They have much to do to get ready for their senior mission trip this spring. The seniors will be involved in a variety of activities to raise funds for this trip. They are doing pizza school lunches, car washes, candle sales, garage sales, and "slave-for-a-day."
   Also, they will be involved in running an Oklahoma State University concession stand. There are four more games which are on October 4 and 18, and November 1 and 29. These events are great opportunities for our seniors to raise money for their trip, and we are very excited about what this opportunity will do in their lives. Be praying for blessings upon each of these endeavors!

Financial Commitment

   We appreciate the financial commitment of every family. Enclosed with your monthly newsletter, you will find a monthly financial statement listing charges and payments. Please remember that class fees are due no later than the end of the first nine weeks (October 17). We appreciate your prompt payment of tuition.

International Connections Conference

   On Thursday, November 13, the International Connections (IC) Leadership Conference will begin. Leaders from around our nation will gather to hear from God and seek His direction for the months to come. Students will arrive at school at 8:45 a.m. as usual on Friday, November 14, allowing the children to participate in the morning conference activities. School will dismiss at noon on Friday. Classes will also be dismissed on Monday, November 17. You are very welcome to attend these powerful meetings that begin on Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30. Morning services begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

PSAT for Juniors

   On Wednesday, October 15, the junior class will be taking the PSAT. The test will be administered in the school library from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is very important for each to student to get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school on time. The cost of this test is $15 which the student will need to pay on the Monday, October 13.

Homeland's Dollar$ for School$

   Homeland offers their Dollar$ for School$ program. At the register, present your One Card with our school number (62040). Then simply use your Homeland One Card every time you shop from September 1 to August 31. Homeland will divide a donation of $200,000 in cash to participating Oklahoma schools based on school percentage of sales.

School Events

October 4 - OSU Game Sr. Fundraiser

October 7 - Basketball Parent Night

October 15 - PSAT for Jrs.

October 22 - Report Cards

October 18 - OSU Game Sr. Fundraiser

October 29 - Cookie Dough Fundraiser Begins