On behalf of the entire staff, welcome back! We are so happy to finally get this school year underway.

We are pleased to introduce the A Beka Books curriculum to our elementary classes, grades 1 through 6. This curriculum will challenge our students to reach higher than ever before. It provides the teacher with greater tools and structure; enabling them to keep the student focused throughout the day. Please help us by encouraging your students to work hard during the transition to the new curriculum format.

Please note the following: No school and no extended care on Monday, September 1, Labor Day Holiday - Tuition, Installment #2, is due September 5th, delinquent after September 20th. - Fall Teen Retreat; Upper Learning Center students only, Monday, September 15th through Wednesday, September 17th. No classes for the Upper Learning Center on Thursday and Friday, September 18th and 19th. All other classes are held as usual during this week.

We have added a new feature to our website; online payments. This option can be accessed in the “School Office” section of our homepage. This feature will allow you to pay your tuition via PayPal using either your personal PayPal account or, if you do not have an account, your credit card. In the event you are not sure of the amount of your payment, contact the school office for confirmation. If you have any questions or problems concerning this program please contact Mr. Abshire directly.

Information packets will be sent home with the ULC students on Tuesday, September 2nd. Please complete the necessary forms and return them as quickly as possible. This packet will give you all the information you need concerning the retreat. The cost of this retreat was included in your annual fees.

It is with much sorrow that we say good-bye to Mrs. Graves. She will leave us at the end of September, moving to the South Bay area to provide care for her widowed mother. Mrs. Graves served our school and its students with loyalty, dedication, and commitment for seventeen years. She will be deeply missed. The ladies of our church have planned a special evening to honor Mrs. Graves, Monday, September 22nd. For information on this speak with Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Andrews. Replacing Mrs. Graves is Mrs. Ruppert; no stranger to BBCA. Mrs. Ruppert taught in our junior high school for six years, holds a Masters Degree, and currently teaches History for the University of Phoenix. While she will never replace Mrs. Graves in our hearts, she is a competent replacement in the classroom. Please give her the same support you gave to Mrs. Graves.

School begins in just 15 days. Our staff are busy making preparations for the start of school, and we are very excited about seeing all of you again. Please note the following information:

All tuition payments are to be made directly to the school office. Do not send any payments to SMART Financial. Tuition payments are due by the fifth (5th) of each month and are delinquent after the twentieth (20th). For more information call the school office.

Parent Orientation is scheduled for Friday evening, August 22, at 7 p.m. This is an important meeting, as we will discuss any and all changes to our procedures. Please make the necessary arrangements to have both parents present for this meeting.

We do hope that you have had a refreshing and restful summer vacation. For more information please contact the school office or contact Mr. Abshire at his email address.