Greetings from Legacy:
Last night was a beautiful evening.  I had the privilege of spending part of it with praying supporters of Legacy on our new property in Ramsey.  We sat in the middle of the acreage and were overwhelmed with its beauty and grandeur as we prayed for the school, our parents, our students, our teachers and administrators, and that as we move forward with this exciting building project that we keep focused on our Christ centered mission to create a school of excellence.  We have much to be thankful for at Legacy as we move into the 2010-2011 school year.  

The good news keeps coming. Now that the land is purchased and the architect plans are beginning to be developed, we have set a realistic goal of being in a new building the fall of 2012.  With this goal in mind, we had one more possible hurdle...we only had a lease with Meadow Creek Church for the 2010-2011 school year. Where would we be for the 2011-2012 school year? The Meadow Creek Church Deacon Board met last week and unanimously voted to extend the Legacy Christian Academy lease for the 2011-2012.  Here is an excerpt from the board's email:

"The reason to do so now rather than later was to help the school in retaining and enrolling students whose parents were concerned that there would be an interruption in their students' lives should no extension be available.  The Pastor and Deacon Board are very satisfied with the current relationship we enjoy with Legacy at this time and want to use this opportunity to demonstrate our continued commitment and support for the school.  As with the last extension, we need to add the proviso that dirt needs to begin moving next Spring 2011."

Since we are moving forward with our building plans, dirt will be moving next spring....  We will not be homeless for the 2011-2012 school year!!  We thank God and the Meadow Creek Church for this positive news.  We look forward to a continued great working relationship with the Church for the next two school years.

There are more excellent new faculty members to introduce to the community. The following are the additions we have made since last weeks e-news:

Amanda Roff will be our new secondary mathematics teacher.  Amanda taught math last year in the Frazee High School in Frazee, Minnesota.  She and her husband are moving to the Twin Cities where he has also accepted a teaching position. Her former principal said to me, "you are getting a great math teacher".  We are very pleased that Amanda is joining our secondary math department.  Amanda is a graduate of Bemidji State University.

Kristi Person has been hired as our new technology teacher.  She will be teaching computer keyboarding and other computer skills in the elementary program as well as assisting us as tech support as we roll out our new one to one laptop program later this fall.  Kristi received her BA degree from Bethel and her masters and licensure work from the University of Minnesota. 

Chad Ronayne is our new 5th grade teacher.  Chad is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls where he was an Elementary Education and Spanish major as well as being very involved in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Chad has been working at the Marie Sandvik Center as an inner city Kid's Club teacher as well as substitute teaching in Burnsville and Bloomington schools.  He brings a strong background of technology and drama into his 5th grade classroom.

Below, please find information regarding our back to school open house celebration.  Details include times for the elementary open house, the secondary orientation for new students, and information on our school wide celebration on September 2nd.  Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

God Bless,

Dean Erickson
President, Legacy Christian Academy

PRE-SCHOOL (Held In Pre-School Room)
M,W, F (a.m. classes 3:30-4:00)
M,W, F (p.m. classes 4:00-4:30)
T, TH (a.m. classes 4:30-5:00) T, TH (p.m. classes 5:00-5:30)

ELEMENTARY (Held In Classrooms)
K-2nd Grade  (3:30-5:30)
3rd-6th Grade Open House (3:30-4:30)
3rd-6th Grade Student & Parent Orientation (4:30-5:30)

SECONDARY (In Chapel)
All 7th Grade & All New 8th-12th Grade Students Orientation (7:00-8:30)

• See Legacy's new school colors and logo,
• Meet representatives from Cuningham Group (Legacy's Architectural Firm),
• See photos and plans for our new school,
• Enjoy complimentary samples from our new caterer; Taher, Inc. from 3:30-6:00 p.m.,
• Learn more about the Laptop One-to-One initiative,
• Place hot lunch orders for the month of September (K-6 = $3.00 & 7-12 = $3.50),
• All hot lunch orders include unlimited fruit and salad bar,
• Purchase milk/juice cards - $3.50 = 10 cartons,
• Sign up for Extended Care (after school care for elementary students),
• Stop by the Marathon table for more details and to volunteer,
• Update your contact information (e-mail address, cell phone, etc.)

From the Desk of Joleen Kubiszewski - 6th Grade Teacher:
Are You All In?
As we prepare for Open House on Thursday, September 2, our hearts are filled with glad anticipation for the coming school year.  It is a delight to see the students and their parents as excited as we are to begin another season of learning about the Lord and the wonderful world He has created.  They can join Brett Favre in saying, "I'm all in!"  It is with confidence that I can assure you that as a staff we are all in also in learning new technology to best suit our learners' needs.  Our administration has been working diligently to make everything suitable for Legacy Christian Academy to run smoothly this year and with the Lord's guidance, work faithfully on long range planning of our new facility.  Our Foundation of Hope is without a doubt all in, as evidenced in their dedication to serving the Lord with a firm spiritual foundation.  Their commitment is in striving towards the highest standards in academics while continuing our focus on godly character building of each precious child from preschool through high school.  We are all in and so grateful for the year we have ahead.  Our Lord is going before us to make the way straight.  May all of us have this vision as Scripture encourages us to, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight."  Psalm 3:5-6

SAVE THE DATE - 38 DAYS  UNTIL ...  
LEGACY MARATHON 2010 -  Saturday, October 2nd, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Minnesota Marathon for Non Public School Education
Pick up information regarding collecting pledges, volunteering, October 2nd activities, etc. at the LCA Open House on September 2nd.  The Legacy Marathon is a run, walk or bike event for the entire family which will take place on Saturday, October 2nd, 9am-noon.  We would love to see everyone participate in order to reach our goal of raising $30,000 which will go towards technology and athletics. More detailed information regarding the Marathon will be up on the LCA website the week of August 30.

 

SECONDARY SUPPLY LIST

The secondary school supply list can be found on the Meadow Creek website under the Secondary tab. Supplies are listed for each 7th-12th grade class.

 

LOCKER INFORMATION

All Seventh grade students and new 8th-12th grade students will be receiving their locker information at the Orientation on September 2.  All other students will receive their locker assignments on the first day of school.

 

• Emergency Form
• Uniform Deposit Form
• Parent Permission to Participate Form (for junior high sports)
• Minnesota State High School League Form (for high school sports)

These forms can all be found on the school website under the secondary tab.

ACT TEST DATES 2010/2011
September 11, 2010
October 23, 2010
December 11, 2010
February 12, 2011
April 9, 2011
June 11, 2011
Visit www.act.org for registration deadlines and more information.

SAT TEST DATES 2010/2011
October 9, 2010
November 6, 2010
December 4, 2010
January 22, 2011
March 12, 2011
May 7, 2011
June 4, 2011
Visit www.collegeboard.com for registration deadlines and more information.

FREE PRACTICE ACT
Sylvan Center in Coon Rapids is offering a free full-length practice ACT on September 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  To register, e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Include parent's name, student's name, grade, and telephone number.

C0LLEGES THAT CHANGE LIVES
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 Colleges That Change Lives is hosting an event at the St. Paul River Center, Grand Ballroom.  Visit www.ctcl.org.

NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
The Minnesota National College Fair will be held this fall at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Wednesday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Visit http://www.mn-acac.org.

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR
The National Christian College Fair will be held this fall on Monday, October 18 at Minnehaha Academy.  Visit http://www.naccap.org.

GREETINGS FROM LEGACY:
We have good news to report again this week!  This has been a great summer at Legacy.  Last Friday, we had the initial public meeting where we shared a vision of our new school building on our new property in Ramsey.  We are moving forward carefully but quickly to make this new facility a reality.  More will be shared about these exciting plans at our Open house on September 2. 

The news I am especially excited to report is that we have hired more truly outstanding educators to join our Legacy family this fall.  These new faces together with the new faculty already introduced in previous e-news letters, join our returning faculty to make up our almost completed faculty and staff roster for this fall.  We are still in the interview process for our open 5th grade position, our tech support position, and two secondary faculty positions.  We have been blessed with an abundance of talented applicants for all our open positions. Please keep praying that God provides the people who will enhance our school's mission.

First, I am extremely pleased to announce that we have hired a new elementary principal/curriculum director.  Diane Lemke has accepted the position and will officially begin next Monday, August 23. Diane has an impressive teaching and leadership background and great experience in the areas of curriculum writing and design.  She has her B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota and her Masters and licensure work from Saint Mary's University. We are overjoyed that Diane is joining our leadership team.

Jill Coolbroth will be our new all-day kindergarten teacher. Jill taught kindergarten and first grade in the Robbinsdale school district for several years before taking a few years off to be home with her young children. The last few years she has been substituting in a variety of elementary classrooms at Meadow Creek.  Her two daughters now attend a great school, Legacy Christian Academy, and she is ready to return to the full time teacher ranks.  We are very happy that she made that decision and are delighted that she will be our kindergarten teacher. Jill is a graduate of the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul.

Megan Tholl is our new first grade teacher.  She taught first grade last year at John A. Johnson School in Saint Paul. She has also worked as a summer parks and recreation instructor and as a Jr. High girls basketball and volleyball coach. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, and did her licensure work at Saint Catherine University in St. Paul.

Our new second grade teacher is also a Megan, Megan Jones. She is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead.  Although she is a brand new teacher, Megan brings a wealth of experience working with a variety of youth programs and service organizations. Megan is also a volleyball player and will be serving as an assistant volleyball coach at Legacy this fall.

Our new fourth grade teacher is not a new face at Legacy.  Susan McLaughlin has substitute taught at Meadow Creek for several years and has two children in the secondary school at Legacy.  Susan has teaching experience in Minnesota and in Arizona.  She is a graduate of Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah and is currently working on her ESL endorsement as well as her masters in curriculum design and technology.

This is a great time to be hiring new teachers.  There is an abundance of qualified and gifted teachers in the candidate pool. To rise to the top of that pool is an accomplishment. The people who we have hired have done that and will be bringing a wealth of talent and enthusiasm to Legacy.  All of them have a passion for Christian education and the ability to teach not just to the head but to the heart of children. We thank God for each of them and welcome them to our school.  Please keep all of these new hires in your prayers as they move in and begin the exciting task of Christian education at Legacy Christian Academy.

Next week please look for an e-news flash announcing all of the back to school information for your students. 


God Bless,

Dean Erickson
President-Legacy Christian Academy

FROM THE DESK OF:
Jake Mulvihill - Legacy's American History and Bible Teacher
God calls Christians to a life of faith day in and day out. Being a part of the Legacy family is no exception to the faith journey. You believe in your heart that God is working at the school. You hear all sorts of reports that God is doing great things right now at Legacy and in preparing the way for the future of His school. It takes faith to trust the leaders, the advisory board, the faculty and staff, and ultimately that God's sovereign will is happening at Legacy.  Once in a while God gives us glimpses of His workings and of the hearts of our leaders to give us hope and a reason to continue having faith. Last week was one of those moments for me.

I was blessed to be a part of the architectural design group that met to dream about what the future school will look like architecturally, but more importantly what the stones and blocks will accomplish for students, the community, and God. It was a refreshing time to hear the Legacy board of directors, administration, and other leaders share their dreams and vision for this future school. They are big. They are student-centered. They are family oriented. They are adaptable to meet the demands of our ever-changing culture. But most importantly, they are Christ-centered and biblically based with a desire to make sure God is glorified. It was very encouraging to get a glimpse into the hearts of our leaders and hear many God stories of how God is and has worked "coincidently" in a miraculous way on behalf of the school. The meeting brought to mind Revelation 3:8 which states, "See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut."

God is opening doors for this school and the reason Legacy is where it is, is because God is working behind the scenes on behalf of this school. My spirit was encouraged immensely through these meetings from hearing God stories, the hearts of our leaders, and what the future of Legacy, God-willing, will look like. Please join us on September 2 for our Open House to have your heart and faith encouraged as you hear reports of how God has worked on behalf of the school and exciting news regarding Legacy and its future.

Please continue to pray for Legacy and it leaders. They are trying to seek God's will and walk through the doors that God is opening.

With an encouraged heart,
Jake Mulvihill

EXCITING NEWS FROM THE MATH DEPARTMENT!
Dust off your calculator and grab a handful of pencils...this year, LCA will be starting both middle school and high school math teams! 

Our 7th and 8th graders will participate in the Minnesota Junior High Math League.  Over the course of the school year, students will compete in individual and team events in five different meets.  Our 9th through 12th graders will participate in the Minnesota State High School Mathematics League, which also has five meets comprised of individual and team events.  Students in the high school league may also earn the opportunity to participate in the state tournament in March 2011.

Some questions you may have...

Do I have to have straight A's in math to be on math team?

NO, straight A's are not necessary!  If you enjoy math, you are welcome to be a part of the team!
Do I have to give up my other after school activities?

NO!  A flexible practice schedule, with some morning practice options, will be in place soon after school begins to accommodate students who are involved in other school activities.
Are there "try-outs"?  Will some students not "make the team"?

There are no try-outs for math team and no cuts!  Anyone who wants to be on the team only needs to commit to a minimum amount of practice time each week (specifics will be determined later).
Who do I contact if I want more information?

If you have questions or concerns or simply want to say "sign me up!", please contact Mrs. Christian by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  There will also be an after school informational meeting soon after school begins, stay tuned for the date and time.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are currently looking for someone to assist our hot lunch coordinator/extended care provider, Lori Rasmussen, M-F from 9:30 to 4:30.  Responsibilities include lunch room helper from 9:30-12:30, light custodial duties from 1:00-2:00 and assist in the Extended Care program from 2:00-4:30 or as needed. 
This is a paid position.  If interested, please contact Desiree Kuik at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in volunteering in any of the following areas or for more information, please contact Toni Johnson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

5 Copy Volunteers:
Mondays 8:00-12:00 (or) 12:00-2:30
Tuesdays 8:00-12:00 (or) 12:00 - 2:30
Wednesdays 8:00-12:00 (or) 12:00- 2:30
Thursdays 8:00-12:00 (or) 12:00-2:30
Fridays 8:00 - 12:00 (or) 12:00 - 2:30

10 Lunchroom Helpers:
2 on Mondays from 10:00-12:00
2 on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00
2 on Wednesdays from 10:00-12:00
2 on Thursdays from 10:00-12:00
2 on Fridays from 10:00-12:00

1 Project Laminator:
1 day per week (any hours between 7:45 & 4:00)
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SAVE THE DATE - 46 DAYS  UNTIL ...  
LEGACY MARATHON 2010 -  Saturday, October 2 at 9:00 a.m.
(Minnesota Marathon for Non Public School Education)

Legacy Marathon 2010, Saturday, October 2, at 9:00 a.m.  It's a run, walk or bike event for the entire family!  Come out, collect pledges and help us reach our goal of $30,000!  Money raised will go towards technology and athletics.  You'll be able to pick up pledge forms and get more information on volunteering and the Marathon at the Open House on September 2.  More detailed information will be coming soon on the LCA website.  Make sure you have the date saved!

ELEMENTARY CLASS LISTS FOR 2010-11
Elementary class lists were mailed today! You will receive an individual class list for each of your elementary children. Your children's teachers from last year prayerfully prepared the class lists for this year and we look forward to a great year!

UPDATE FROM LEGACY:
Wednesday was the first day of our summer technology training for faculty.  Two consultants from the educational resource company, Educational Collaborators, taught Wednesday's and today's sessions for 30 faculty members. We spent time looking at research and cultural trends which reinforce the importance of infusing technology into our classrooms. We also focused on web 2.0 tools and how to use them to enhance our curriculum. There is a lot to learn, but the enthusiasm level is high and collaborative spirit is alive and well among the faculty.

Please read the announcement from the advisory council below.  They are inviting all parents to attend a brief presentation of our Preliminary Conceptual Site Master Planning Sketches tomorrow afternoon.

There are a lot of good and exciting things that are happening at Legacy this summer. Obviously, the land purchase is top on that list but there are also new hires, new technologies, new courses and new students.  But you have already read what I think about Legacy and its bright future.  I have asked some of our faculty to share with you why they are excited about the future of Legacy. The next few e-news editions will feature these brief thoughts from faculty. Please read the following submitted by Cheryl Fregeau, phy-ed and health teacher.

God Bless,

Dean Erickson
President-Legacy Christian Academy

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." These verses, Jeremiah 29:11-13, are favorites of mine because they remind me that God sees my future and He is worthy of my trust. This is true of the future of Legacy Christian Academy.

I believe God has held MCCS in His hands for over thirty years and has opened and closed doors to fit His divine plan. A few years ago I joined the staff and school families to walk and pray over the land on Tulip, our future school home. I see now, that in His sovereignty and timing God had a different and perhaps bigger plan for Legacy. I view the closed doors and frustration over failed attempts to build then and there as God's protection.

Several students at Legacy are doing what verses 12-13 encourages them to do. They are corporately seeking God in prayer on a weekly basis. As a teacher I feel blessed to pray with them and experience their enthusiasm in seeking God's faithfulness in bringing His plan for Legacy Christian Academy to fruition.

Cheryl Fregeau

Hello Legacy Christian Parents and Friends:
On behalf of Legacy Christian Academy Building/ Design Committee Leadership, we invite you to a brief presentation at Greenhaven Golf Course in Anoka, MN on Friday, August 13 at 3:00 p.m. Committee members will present Preliminary Conceptual Site Master Planning Sketches that have been generated in a two day Design Workshop facilitated by the architectural team of the Cuningham Group. These sketches represent the very first look at the future of LCA located at the proposed property on Highway 10 and Armstrong Street in Ramsey, MN. Please know that this session is a snapshot of the initial thoughts behind the planning, and that additional details will be reviewed at the September 2nd Open House from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Legacy.
There will be members of the Committee, Advisory Council, and Faculty present to answer questions and fill you in on the process that has been underway since professional selection on July 29.

We understand this is very short notice, but we are moving quickly and want to share our thoughts and ideas as we begin this exciting process of designing and building a new home for Legacy Christian Academy.

Enthusiastically yours,
LCA Advisory Council

SAVE THE DATE - 53 DAYS UNTIL ...
LEGACY MARATHON 2010 - Saturday, October 2 at 9: a.m.
Minnesota Marathon for Non Public School Education
In case you missed it in the last e-News, this is a friendly reminder to mark your calendar to attend the Legacy Marathon 2010, Saturday, October 2, at 9:00 a.m. It's an event for the entire family!  We would love to see everyone from teachers, school administration, parents and students (preschool through 12th grade) participate to help reach our goal of raising $30,000. Money raised will go towards technology and athletics.

JR HIGH SPORTS
Jr. High Sports will be starting soon after the start of school in September.  We will talk about sports on September 2 during 7th grade and new student orientation.

JR HIGH COACHES NEEDED
We need Jr. High coaches, so if you are interested or have coached and are looking to coach again, please contact JP Lindgren at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

JV BOYS SOCCER COACH NEEDED
We are still looking for a JV Boys soccer coach, if interested please contact JP Lindgren at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  More detailed information will be coming next week regarding the activities planned for October 2nd, how to collect pledges, volunteer opportunities, etc.  Legacy Christian Academy Athletics is now on Twitter.  Look up LCA_Athletics and become a follower for updates on Athletics.

Good Afternoon:
We are excited to share with you today the next chapter in how our wonderful God is opening doors to Legacy Christian Academy's journey toward excellence.  We are so grateful to our God and thankful for the steadfast prayers that have been supporting the efforts of this past year.  In these pivotal times for our school, please join us in continued prayer for our patience and ability to hear His call.   

This past January, a broad team of parents, faculty, and real estate professionals began to review site alternatives for a new facility for our school. The guiding principles for their work were the following:

• The new location should be within a 10-mile radius from current site and north of Mississippi River.

• Ensure the site has appropriate "buildable" space to fit a school of excellence, providing the full slate of curricular/co-curricular offerings.

• Ensure the site is located in a demographically favorable area (Is there growth potential?  Do the households have significant children population?).

• Ensure ease of access to/from major corridors.

The committee spent time reading the book "Quest for Excellence" and used its Chapter 18 to establish its baseline for what type of acreage would be needed. An architectural firm was secured to assist the committee to ensure that each identified piece of land could "fit" a school of excellence.  The broader committee, working with the real estate firm the Frauenshuh Group, identified 15 potential sites.  After placing these sites against the guiding principles for selection and then touring various sites reduced the list to five.  The remaining sites we further investigated for fit and price and then our real estate representative sat with the various cities where the land was held (slides from the May Parent Presentation PDF can be found on the website showing more details around the process).

Further refinement of the list of properties surfaced a clear leader.  Earlier this summer, negotiations began and we are thrilled to share with you that last week a purchase agreement was signed to purchase 186 acres of property in Ramsey. The property is located to the northwest of the intersection of Armstrong Blvd. NW and Bunker Lake Blvd. in Ramsey (an aerial view of the site PDF can be found on the website). Upon completion of this purchase, around Thanksgiving, we will look to place the property on Tulip for sale.  It is also worth noting that the piece of land in Ramsey will actually be purchased by the Hageman Foundation.   The Foundation will be working with the school to arrange the best ownership transition of the Ramsey land in order to benefit the school financially.  The gift of the portion of land needed for the school, combined with the ability to sell Tulip will greatly cushion the school from this transaction impacting the current, delicate cash flow of the general budget.

So, where do we go from here?  In order to ensure a new school "works" on that site for the City of Ramsey, we move very quickly into a 120 day due diligence process.  We are beginning the "pre-design" phase for our new facility.  We have secured the services of The Cuningham Group as our architect for this work. They will be meeting with a committee next week to establish a "sketch" for a school on the Ramsey Site.  The committee will include parents, faculty and staff of Legacy and other key advisors we have secured to help us with this process.   These professionals, as well as other building professionals, will move us quickly through a process of setting a foundation for our next school.  Later this month and through the fall, we will be reaching out to all of you for feedback and input as to what our new home will look like.  The current hopes are to launch a fundraising campaign this fall to garner the resources needed to move into our new Legacy Christian Academy in the Fall of 2012.

We also believe it is worth noting that we have been in full communication with Meadow Creek Church about our progress in regards to our new home for LCA. We believe the Church would agree that the relationship with them and the school is very strong.  We will continue to keep them abreast of the many steps we are taking and at the same time exploring our options. We pray God's hand will continue to unfold his plans for our school both short and long term, but must surrender to that being on His time.

These are without a doubt exciting times for us!  Please join us in praying to God with gratitude of heart for where we are today and for guidance to what we can all bring to His Kingdom!

Yours in Christ,

Legacy Christian Academy Advisory Council

PRACTICE FOR FALL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Practice for high school fall sports with the coach begins Monday, August 16. Below is a tentative practice schedule:

• Boys soccer: Captains practice August 10-12 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Coaches practice August 16-27 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

• Girls soccer: Coaches practice August 16-20 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.,  August 23-25 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Volleyball: August 16-26 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Cross Country: Captains practice August 10 & 12 at 9:00 a.m.  Coaches practice begins August 16

For more information please contact:  Mrs. Budish at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PRAIRIE OAK COMMUNITY CHURCH STUDENT MISSIONS TEAM SERVES AT LEGACY - Monday, August 2, four teens
(and one helpful sibling), from Prairie Oak Community Church in Andover, volunteered an afternoon to help move books at Legacy Christian Academy's Media Center.  A big "Thank You" to these students with servants hearts who are making a difference in our community!

PRAY LEGACY - Calling all Legacy High School Students...
Purpose: Our Vision is to empower Legacy students to lead the way in passionate commitment to God, in genuine love for each other, and in ongoing prayer for our school.
Weekly Meetings: Join us Friday mornings from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. as we enjoy breakfast together by the lake, encourage each other & pray for Legacy Christian Academy. We meet on Crooked Lake, just across Bunker Lake Blvd. from the school at 13355 Heather Street, Andover.

• Mini Retreat: Plan on coming to our "mini-retreat" -- 3 evenings of worship, building friendships, and praying together. Mark your calendars for August 17, 18 & 19, 7:00-9:30 p.m., and if possible, please plan to come all three nights. You won't want to miss this great opportunity to prepare spiritually for the upcoming school year! We'll be meeting at the Larson's home -- 14990 Waco Street, Andover. To RSVP & for more information, contact Sonya at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Scripture Challenge: Many of our students have committed to reading through all of the "JOHN" books this summer -- John's gospel, his letters, & Revelation. It's not too late for you to join the challenge, and it would be a great way for you to prepare for the retreat!

SAVE THE DATE - LEGACY MARATHON 2010 - Saturday, October 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Minnesota Marathon for Non Public School Education
What a better place to unite and kick off Legacy Christian Academy, but at the Legacy Marathon 2010, Saturday, October 2, at 9:00 a.m.  Show your school spirit and bring the entire family to this great event!  We would love to see everyone from teachers, school administration, parents and preschool thru 12th grade students participate to reach our goal of raising $30,000.  Money raised will go towards technology and athletics.  If you can't bike, run or walk with us on October 2nd, no worries, you can still participate by doing this on your own on a date you choose.
More detailed information will be coming soon regarding the activities planned for October 2; how to collect pledges, volunteer opportunities, etc.  In the meantime, mark your calendars to come out and show your support for Legacy Christian Academy on Saturday, October 2!

MANDATORY MEETING FOR HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS
Fall sports season is just around the corner. Plan now to attend the mandatory meeting for high school fall sports athletes and their parents on Monday evening, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. We will begin with a brief session in the Chapel to meet and hear from our new Athletic Director, JP Lindgren, then break out into groups with the coaches for each sport.

PRACTICE FOR FALL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 16
Practice for high school fall sports with the coach begins Monday, August 16. Here is a tentative practice schedule:
Boys soccer:   Captains practice August 10-12 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Coaches practice August 16-27 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Girls soccer:    Coaches practice August 16-20 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., August 23-25 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Volleyball:        August 16-26 from 9:00 - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For more information please contact Mrs. Budish at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

REQUIRED PAPERWORK FOR FALL SPORTS
A student must be fully enrolled in Legacy Christian Academy before they may practice with the coach. They also MUST have the following paperwork turned in and a current physical (within the last 3 years) on file here at Legacy before they can begin practice.

• Emergency Card
• Minnesota State High School League Eligibility Form (for high school JV and Varsity participants)
• Parent Permission Form (for junior high participants)
• Uniform Deposit Form

Forms are found on the school website under the Secondary tab.

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JULY

• July 2-5 School Offices Closed.  Have a safe and blessed 4th of July!

SEPTEMBER

• September 7 - School Begins!

NOVEMBER

• November 24, 25, 26 - No School - Offices closed - THANKSGIVING BREAK

DECEMBER

• December 23-31, No School - Offices closed - CHRISTMAS BREAK

JANUARY, 2011

• January 3 - School resumes.

MARCH

• March 14-18, No School - Offices Closed - SPRING BREAK

MAY

• May 27 - Senior's last day!

JUNE

• June 6 - K-6th graders' last day
• June 7 - 7th-11th graders' last day (1/2 day)

SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the following websites for scholarship opportunities for high school students:
www.travelbigo.com/scholarships/SATW
www.flashcardscholarship.com
www.studentscholarships.org/helpjohnny.php

ACT
The next ACT will be September 11, 2010.  Register online at:  www.act.org by August 6, 2010.

MRS. LUNDERBY'S SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Mondays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (excluding Monday, July 5).

Dear Parents and Friends of Legacy Christian Academy:

We have officially completed the 2009-10 school year and would like to thank you for your continued support, prayers and encouragement.  This year has been filled with tremendous progress in building a foundation for our continued pursuit of excellence. 

Those who attended the May 17 public meeting heard updates from the Advisory Council on the ongoing planning process.  One part of the presentation outlined a plan to restructure the staff of Legacy Christian Academy to align with academic initiatives and enrollment levels.

There were three guiding principles that we prayerfully considered while making these decisions:

• Teaching Licensure
• Preparedness for 21st Century Learning Environment
• Organizational Restructuring

Assessment of staff work load

• Performance assessment
• Budget/Enrollment
• Class sizes (target average of 22/minimum number for secondary electives)
• Address recent years enrollment decline

The task of making these staffing changes was difficult because it impacted many peoples' lives - teachers and staff who are amazing people. Over the years, these teachers and staff have sacrificed to serve the LCA community, and by their example, have impacted many lives. Their dedication, loyalty and commitment to Christ, education, and students have never been in question.

Our desire is to assist those impacted by this restructuring in the form of severance, recommendations, networking and prayer. These teachers and staff members are deeply appreciated for their years of service, friendships, and the way they used their unique talents and skills to influence young lives for the Kingdom of God. Therefore, we encourage you to reach out to them, let them know how much you appreciate them and are praying for them.

During these times of change, perceptions and misinformation is commonplace.  We hope this letter might help answer some of the questions we have heard over the past weeks.

Q - What Administration activities/responsibilities have been impacted by the restructuring?
A - In an attempt to become more cost effective, we have combined some administrative duties with teaching positions. Our athletic director will also have part time teaching responsibilities.

We have begun the process of establishing an advancement office, which will include development, admissions and public relations.  In the interim, we have assigned admissions duties to our summer office staff.

This summer we will also be hiring a new elementary principal who will have curriculum coordination responsibilities.

Our library operation is being restructured to include our new technology initiative.  We will be staffing the library for student use next fall.  A new educational technology director will be part of our new media center operation in the future.

Questions regarding Administration activities please contact Dean Erickson (763-427-4595 ext. 253, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Q - Does this restructuring necessitate the elimination of athletics and/or other extra-curricular activities?
A - We are committed to excellence in academics, the fine arts, and athletics. We are adding several clubs and other opportunities for our students to participate in during the next school year.  Our athletic offerings will stay the same for the 2010-2011 school year.  We are in the process of posting and filling any vacant coaching positions.  Our vision is to expand athletic offerings as our student body numbers increase.

Questions regarding Athletics please contact Dean Erickson (763-427-4595 ext. 253, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Q - Will there be additional staff reductions this summer or did the school reach the planned staffing levels?
A - The number of teachers and staff we currently have, in addition to filling the posted opening are what we are planning to open the school with this fall.  The only potential change would be a slight increase if enrollment increases significantly.

Questions regarding staffing please contact Desiree Kuik (763-427-4295 ext. 203, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Q - Is Foreign Language being eliminated from the curriculum?
A - Foreign language is now a requirement for graduation at Legacy Christian Academy.  We are currently seeking applications for a Spanish instructor. Next year we will be forming a task force to explore adding an additional language to our curricular offerings as well as the addition of a foreign language component to our elementary curriculum.

Questions regarding courses/curriculum, please contact Dean Erickson (763-427-4595 ext. 253, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Q - What can I do to help move Legacy Christian Academy forward?
A - Great question.  First, keep praying for LCA.  We believe that prayer is carrying us in a great new direction.  Secondly, tell others about LCA.  Don't forget about the referral incentive program.  We can always use a few more quality students. You are our best sales and marketing. 

If you have more questions that were not answered in this letter, please contact us for answers.  We are extremely confident that with God's help and your support LCA is on its way to excellence for Christ.  We will continue to update you throughout the summer, as more information is available.  That communication will be via email, so please be sure we have your email on record at the school.  To submit question, concerns or comments to the Advisory Council please log on to:  http://www.meadowcreek.com/index.php?option=com_dfcontact&Itemid=90

Yours in Christ,
The LCA Advisory Council

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