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2008-09 UPDATE Schedule

All dates are subject to change with proper notification. Articles should be emailed to update@wesleyanschool.org by 10:00 a.m. on the deadline date. Contact Rebecca Carpenter at 678.223.2133 or rcarpenter@wesleyanschool.org with questions. The Update Schedule is also on the Wesleyan website.

Issue Deadline

Thursday, September 11.................................................... Wednesday, September 10

Wednesday, October 1 ...................................................... Tuesday, September 30

Monday, November 3 ....................................................... Friday, October 31

Monday, December 1......................................................... Tuesday, November 25

Tuesday, January 6 ........................................................... Monday, January 5

Monday, February 2 ......................................................... Friday, January 30

Monday, March 2 .............................................................. Friday, February 27

Wednesday, April 1 ............................................................ Tuesday, March 31

Friday, May 1....................................................................... Thursday, April 30

Monday, June 1 .................................................................. Friday, May 29

Moms In touch

We prayed this verse for the students: 2Timothy 1:7-8a "For God did not give you a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord."

“Don’t be frightened by the size of the task, for the Lord my God is with you; he will not forsake you. He will see to it that everything is finished correctly.” I Chronicles 28:20 (TLB)

Moms In Touch is a gathering of moms from all three divisions who meet in Shropshire Commons Room (in Wesley Hall) at 8:10 am for an hour on Mondays to pray for our children, faculty, and school. There is no requirement for attending a Moms In Touch meeting other than the desire to pray for your child. Please come as often or as infrequently as you’d like, and know that your willingness to pray will bless your community in deep ways. If you cannot make the meetings but still wish to pray with us, or for more information, please contact Karen Guess at kguess@comcast.net or Lori Coxhead at coxhead1@juno.com. You are welcome to join us on Monday.

Beginner Computer Class

Do you have Microsoft Office 2007, and want to know more about the new ‘look’ in Word? This fall we are offering beginner computer classes for our parents and friends. This class will present the basics of Windows, Microsoft Word 2007 and the Internet. This is offered for true beginners; parents and/or friends of parents that have spent very little time on the computer, but want to learn more about the basics. This class will begin on October 21 and will meet on Tuesday and Thursday for a total of 10 hours. The first class will meet October 21 in the Middle School Computer lab, room 329 at 3:30 for one hour. The cost for this course is $100. To sign up for the class or to receive additional information please contact the instructor Deborah Kelleher at 404-822-6098 or send an e-mail to dkelleher@wesleyanschool.org.

If you have an interest in taking a computer class but feel your experience level in beyond this class contact Deborah Kelleher to discuss other class options.

Serving the Wesleyan Community:

The 2008-2009 J.O.Y. Committee

The 2008-2009 Parents Club J.O.Y. Calendar is up and running. The purpose of the calendar is to provide an easy vehicle for coordinating meals for Wesleyan families in need. Effective immediately, the calendar can be accessed in one of two ways:

1) Through the Wesleyan School website (click "Parents" and then "J.O.Y. Calendar"); or

2) Directly through the following link: http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/Wesleyancalendar

(NOTE: "Wesleyancalendar" must be typed all as one word, no space between "Wesleyan" and "Calendar")

Last year, we were plagued with calendar crashing issues. We are hopeful that the new company will give us the consistency we need. Thank you to the many families who signed up to provide relief to families in crisis throughout this past year. The J.O.Y. Committee's prayer for us as a community this year is to broaden that base of volunteers. May your hearts be moved to serve the Wesleyan community in many ways, including the meals ministry. Please contact any of the J.O.Y. Committee Chairs with questions or a desire to help. The Chair and Co-Chairs are as follows:

Chair - Michele Rowland (770-777-3277)

Lower School Co-Chairs - Kelly Doran (770-447-8921) or Julia Cook (770-582-6370)

Middle School Co-Chairs - Renee Anderson (770-449-5522), Toni Raabe (770-663-0667), or Gina Solomon (770-619-5796)

High School Co-Chairs - Sue Blair (770-640-6257) or Robin Hartwell (770-992-8382)

Grow the Garden

Save the Date! Please mark your calendars for the Grow the Garden dinners to benefit our upcoming auction. The dinners will be held on Saturday, October 25 and Saturday, November 8. Details regarding the dinners and the auction will be sent out soon.

WPC Donation in Honor of Our Teachers

In celebration of the birthdays of all of our Wesleyan teaching staff, the Wesleyan Parents Club has donated $400.00 for the purchase of needed items for the Library the 2008-2009 school year. We are blessed to have such wonderful teachers who are so dedicated and committed to our children. This is a way to honor and thank them for all of their hard work on behalf of our children. We are very grateful to each of them for their service here at Wesleyan and are looking forward to a great school year.

Book Drive

September 15^th – 26^th, Serve-His League will be conducting an ALL SCHOOL Book Drive to benefit the Atlanta Youth Academy, which provides quality, Christian education to low-income urban children. For more information about AYA, please go to their website, http://www.atlantayouthacademy.com/. As you are sorting through your books at home and setting aside your donations, please keep in mind that we are collecting gently-used “fun to read” books for children of all ages. (No textbooks, please!) Book donations can be dropped off in Dozier Library in the lower school, Mrs. Schofield’s room (W150) or Ms. Wander’s room (W280) in the middle school, or Mrs. Pack’s office (W161) in the high school. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Teaching By Gender

As published in the Wesleyan Magazine, Volume IV, Issue I; Teaching By Gender, here is a link that provides further research to this form of teaching: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09080905153807.htm

Troop 1963 News

Troop 1963 spent a week this summer at Woodruff Scout Reservation working on 60+ Merit Badges, then traveled to Boonesboro Village in NC and spent a week in the late 18th Century! The boys make sheath knives and leather sheaths, wooden utensils, and cooked all meals over an open fire with wood they chopped!

We are embarking on another active and exciting year with trips planned to Tennessee, the Appalachian Trail, Cumberland Island, and Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. This weekend we will travel to the Lost Sea in TN. It is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest underground lake in the U.S. We'll explore where the Cherokee Indians and Confederate Soldier left their marks!

We are currently holding our annual Popcorn Fundraiser, so be on the lookout for some fine young men in uniform approaching you soon!

Also, please save and consign or donate your gently used winter weather sports equipment and clothing for our 1st Annual "Yard Sale", Oct. 23-25. You can get information about this exciting new fundraiser by emailing Fundraising Chair Scott Murphy, DSMurphy@dsmurphy.com

Troop 1963 is open to all boys, ages 11-18. We have an open door policy - so come check us out any Monday from 7-8:30 in the Scout Hut located at the Annex building on Spalding Drive.

Questions: call Scoutmaster Bo Laughlin, 770-330-7315, or Committee Chair Meg Brooks, 404-886-6460

Nearly New Uniform Shop

Come visit the shop on Mondays from 2:30-4 or Tuesdays from 7:30-9, conveniently located above the Campus Shop in the Annex on Spalding Drive. We are currently accepting donations of all Wesleyan attire from uniforms to sport t-shirts and anything in between! We currently have a need for larger size blazers, shorts, skorts, and ties!

All proceeds benefit the Class of 2012's Prom! To help in the shop, contact Joann Rodriguez mannyjoann12@comcast.net.

Wesleyan Campus Shop

If you are on the list for skorts they will arrive Monday, September, 15th. We will have inventory on skorts the following week.

Store Hours:

Monday and Wednesday: 2:00-6:30pm

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00-4:00pm

New Phone Number: (678) 223-2285

LS Bible Blast

The beginning of the 2008-'09 school year has brought new beginnings in Bible. The students are not only learning how to use their bibles, but why they are so important to us. They have already learned several books of the bible and their meanings. For instance Genesis - The Beginning. How appropriate!

The core virtue of the month is INITIATIVE and the bible verse Philippians 2:4 - "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others." We have noticed many students rising to the occasion of "seeing what needs to be done and doing it". Way to go Lower School!

Kindergarten - The Kindergarteners are learning the Seven Days of Creation. Ask your Kindergartener what day man (Adam) was created. (6^th day). See if he/she can share what the Hand Prayer is and what each finger stands for.

Pre 1^st and 1^st - "Order" is an important part of our world and our first graders are learning how God set the perfect example when he created the world. Ask your first graders what existed in the very beginning of time (darkness). What were the very first words God spoke to begin the creation of the world? ("Let there be light.") How did God make man? (He blew the dust from his hand and created Adam). Who named the animals? (Adam) How was Eve created? (From Adams side) Why is it important we get ready for school in a particular order? Enjoy their answers.

2^nd grade - This week we have been studying about Heaven and what the bible says it is like. Ask your second grader what the last book in the bible is (Revelation) and who we will see face to face in heaven (God). What is a revelation? (Remember the box illustration and how items were "revealed" to them). Let them describe Heaven for you - you'll be so surprised. Also the second graders are learning the bible is made up of books, chapters and verses and how to find a particular passage. This takes time but so worth it.

3^rd grade - Learning that testament means promise, and Gospels mean Good News, the third graders are re-acquainting themselves with scriptures throughout the Old and New Testament, and getting prepared to study "The Father of a New Nation." We read Max Lucado's book, "A Hat for Ivan" and they came up with very creative hats of their own.

4^th grade - The fourth graders are memorizing the books of the New Testament as well as studying the prophecies. There are hundreds of events in the Old Testament telling of what is to become in the New Testament, and the students will concentrate and study a selected ten. They learn what is/was to "foretell" and see how the Word of God is not only consistent but it can be trusted. Miss Wilson's class has participated in the V-Tv for chapel, singing the scripture in John 8. Thank you for your leadership!

Happy "New Year" from the LS Guidance Office!

Around this time of year, I get the same question over and over from many of our new kindergarten students: "What does a school counselor DO?" It's a great question! Allow me to take a minute to remind you of services that I provide:

Classroom guidance lessons: I have already done one lesson in every class in the Lower School, and will continue throughout the year to visit every class to teach lessons on a variety of topics, including: time management, goal setting, friendship skills, bully business, personal safety, and more.
Teacher/staff consultation: I meet with all of our teachers formally on a monthly basis, and more frequently at their request so that we can review the progress of our students on an educational and social/behavioral perspective.
Parent consultation/training: The Parent U program goes in to high gear next week with our first "Parenting with Love and Logic" class, hosting a group of 50 parents! This class will be offered again during this school year, and other topics will be offered through Parent U this year as well. I am also available to meet with you at your request to help you with any issues you wish to discuss.
Student consultation: I often meet with individual students or small groups of students, at their request or sometimes at the request of the teacher/parent. My goal is to help students problem solve and plan with school issues (and sometimes non-school issues) so that when they get back to class, they have 100% of their attention on what the teachers are teaching!

So, that's the answer to the question, "What does a school counselor DO?" I work with teachers, students, and families to help everyone be prepared to face their challenges, proactively working toward solutions and good choices! If there is a way I can help you or your child, please feel free to contact me.

Nancy Jones

njones@wesleyanschool.org

The Dozier Library Adopt-A-Book Campaign

The Dozier Library would like to say a BIG thank you to the many students who participated in our Adopt-A-Book campaign. Thanks to the generosity of our Lower School parents, we were able to add over 250 new books to the Dozier Library collection. Many thanks to the families who participated in this campaign and helped grow our library. The best part of Adopt-A-Book is the excitement generated by the new titles and hearing the students repeatedly ask, “When can I check it out?” A very special thank you goes to Pam Coole (Megan 11^th grade) who graciously and efficiently typed all of the donation book plates.

Please remember that books are available for adoption all year long. You may dedicate a book in honor of a favorite teacher or in memory of a family member or other special person. The gift of a book is a gift that many will enjoy for years to come. Please feel free to contact the Lower School Dozier Library with any questions about book adoptions.

With grateful appreciation,

Juanita Tyler and Julie Rosenkranz

Hoe Down

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 25^th! Dust off your cowboy hat and mosey on over to the best Hoe Down yet!! PONY RIDES, face painters, games, prizes, huge obstacle courses, slides, inflatable’s, and dancing with our favorite DJ – Dan Hall await you at one of Wesleyan’s largest and best attended family events. NEW THIS YEAR **ROCK WALL**!! Enjoy a delicious dinner with family and friends in Bowen Dining Hall and don’t forget the wonderful homemade desserts and treats at the annual bake sale. Reservation forms will be sent home with the students soon! See y’all there!

Bake Sale

Volunteers needed to help bake wonderful homemade goodies for the bake sale at Hoe Down. Goodies will be collected in afternoon carpool on Wednesday, September 24 and morning carpool on Thursday, September 25^th. Please wrap one large or 2 small goodies individually for sale. Questions?? Call Kim Alexander 770-453-1404 or Sam Harpole 770-242-7894.

5th and 6th Grade Pizza Party

This Friday, Sept. 19 is the 5^th/6^th pizza party from 3:15 to 4:45 at the lower school playground. Please observe the out of uniform policy on p. 95 in the handbook. All students must be picked up by 4:45p.m.

7th and 8th Grade Tailgate

Thank you to all of the parents who provided items for the 7^th and 8^th grade tailgate. Please send your receipt to Pam Lafuente in the Middle School for reimbursement.

Congratulations to all the 8^th grade officers

President Mairead O’Hare, Vice President Ashley Gentry and Secretary Ricky Yoder. The next student council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7:20 sharp in Room 156.

The Parenting Programs Committee

of the Parent’s Club invites you to:

A 2-hour program for parents of 7^th graders

(and others who are interested)

Learn to navigate with your teen through the dangerous cultural waters of this century.

Network & gain insight from other parents who will become the “village” that will help raise your child.

Topic #1 Kids and Sex: New Rules

Our kids are heavily exposed to society’s destructive and convincing sexual messages.

Hip Hop song lyrics, MTV graphic images, Immodesty in advertising and TV programming, “Grinding” dancing as the norm.

Topic #2 Should I Stand Strong… when my teen doesn’t like my rules and boundaries?

Empowering parents to say “no”, Trust and Verify principle, Clear limits followed by firm consequences, Ann Marie Hanlon’s review of a new John Rosemond book teaching personal responsibility.

Topic #3 Dangers of Technology: Predators & Social Networking Sites,

Internet Porn, Text and Cyber bullying

Learn about recommended parental controls: Monitoring software, filtering tools, restricted access for teens, Family internet safety contracts.

Topic #4 When I Am Not Watching… will my teen make good choices?

Increase your chances that your teen will chose not to lie, be angry, envy others, be sexually promiscuous, be conceited, etc. Learn how to encourage your teen to be accountable to God as the highest authority figure in their lives.

When? Sunday, Sept 14^th, Sept 28^th, or Jan 25^th from 2:00-4:00 pm or Friday, February 6^th from 8:15-10:15 am. You only have to attend one session.

Where? McKeever, upstairs in the library

Who? Designed for 7^th grade parents but open to all who are interested

Facilitator? Barb Newman, Parenting Programs committee chair and Wesleyan parent of a 9thand 4th grader

Registration? Email newmanfamily@mindspring.com to reserve your spots

Pre-reading? It is helpful to pre-read 4 short articles, available upon registration via email.

Green & Gold

For a subscription to the Green & Gold, send $10 and your mailing address to:

Wesleyan Journalism

Attn: Andrea Shupert

5405 Spalding Dr.

Norcross, GA 30092

Your paper will be delivered monthly.

An Alternative to “Booty Dancing”

On-Campus Dance Lessons

In anticipation of Homecoming, the High School Student Government is sponsoring dance lessons to be taught during the next three Thursday Program Periods. September 11^th was Swing, September 18^th will be the Salsa, and September 25^th will be Hip-Hop steps. We are hoping for a large turnout of students and teachers so all can enjoy the time spent on the dance floor at Homecoming.

10^TH Grade Parenting Program

“R&R: “Revved Up and Ready - 16 and Free”

Presented by Wesleyan School and the Wesleyan Parents Club

Parents from the first session reported, “This was well worth our time. We did learn new information and were reminded of how much we need to discuss our expectations regarding driving and decision-making with our teen.”

10^th Grade Parents, do you ever ask yourself…

Now that my child is driving, will I ever see him/her again?
How are other parents handling this transition?
Have I been clear in setting ground rules for this privilege?
What are some of the current dangers Wesleyan students are facing?

What: The Parenting Programs Committee has worked closely with Chris Cleveland, based on parent requests, to provide an updated parenting program for those who now have or are about to have teen drivers. We will offer four sessions, and have dedicated facilitators who have gone before you in making this transition.

The sessions will consists of DVD presentations, discussion, a presentation by Gwinnett County police officer, Dan Lorenz, feedback from parents who have been through the transition of parenting teen drivers and time for question and answers.

Who: We are targeting parents of 10^th graders although any high school parent is invited.

Where: All four sessions will be held at Wesleyan, in the McKeever Room.

When: Sessions are free, and will last for two hours. You only need to attend one two-hour session.

Session 2: Sunday, October 5^th 2:00-4:00

Session 2: Sunday, October 19 2:00-4:00

Session 3: Sunday, February 15 2:00-4:00

Session 4: Sunday, March 1 2:00-4:00

Please register for one of the sessions by emailing Barb Newman: Chair of Parenting Programs at newmanfamily@mindspring.com with the information listed below.

Please indicate a first and second choice of sessions when registering by e-mail. You will be sent an email confirmation prior to your session.

5^th and 6^th Grade Boys

Head Varsity Football Coach, Coach Pridgen, and 7^th Grade teacher Mr. Antonio invite all 5^th and 6^th grade boys to play flag-football on the lake fields on Saturday, September 20^th at 9:15AM. We will play football for one hour, and then we will walk up to the stadium to cheer on the 7^th grade team as they play against St. Pius. This provides a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for the boys to show their support of the Wesleyan Wolves football program and to be exposed to Middle School football before they play in the 7^th and 8^th grade. We welcome all parents to join us at the 7^th grade football game at the stadium, and you can feel free to pick up your son at the stadium anywhere between 10:30 and 11:00AM. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside the offices of Mrs. Lacy and Mrs. Blanchard so please have your son sign up if he wants to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Antonio.

Varsity Volleyball

The varsity volleyball team is off to a strong start to the 2008 season. The team’s current record is 18-5. Members of this year’s team include seniors Anne Marie Armstrong, Brooke Atkinson, Madison Boyd and Brittany Price, Juniors Haley Collins, Anna Keappler and Paige Lamons, Sophomores Grace Leah Baughn, Alex Middleton, Maggie Smith and Wilson Sprinkle and Freshmen Alana Broe and Callie Bivings. The team is managed by Emma Bivings (6^th). Wesleyan has home matches on September 18th and 23^rd and October 9^th. We will also host the sectional tournament on October 23^rd and 25^th.

Special congratulations go out to Anne Marie Armstrong who recorded her 1,000 kill in the match against Pope on September 4^th.

Swim and Dive Team

Informational Meeting, for parents and athletes

Wednesday, Sept 17^th

6:30 – 7^th & 8^th grade in Austin Chapel
6:30 – High School in classroom next to chapel to purchase equipment (order new black suits, goggles, etc)

7:00 – 7^th & 8^th grade in classroom to purchase equipment
7:00 – High school in Austin Chapel

If you cannot attend the meeting, please pick up an information packet outside of Mr. Creel’s (high school) or Mrs. Hanlon’s (7^th/8^th) doors

Wesleyan School Athletic Pass

Wesleyan students and families are admitted free of charge to home varsity games (with the exception of GHSA playoff games) WITH a Wesleyan Athletic Student or Family Pass. Anyone without a Pass will charged the regular admissions price. Grandparents are always admitted free of charge, with or without a Pass. If you need additional Passes, they are available in the Athletic Office. Faculty/staff members and their immediate families are admitted free of charge, as are Wesleyan alumni.

High School Trinity House

High school students will be making their first visit to Trinity House for the 2008-2009 school year on Tuesday, September 30^th. Trinity House, http://www.tcmatlanta.org/, is a residential rehabilitative program for homeless men in substance abuse recovery. With each visit to Trinity House, we prepare and bring a meal to share with the men as well as share our stories with one another. Students who are interested in volunteering should sign up on the Serve-His League bulletin board, 2^nd floor of Cleghorn, and return their signed permission slip to Mrs. Pack (W161) as soon as possible.

Middle School Serve-His League

MS Serve-His League will visit Sheltering Arms Daycare on Wednesday, September 24^th from 3:45 until 5:30. Permission slips are available from Ms. Wanders in Room W280 and Mrs. Schofield in Room W150. Students in 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th are invited to participate. We have room for 13 students to go.

Fine Arts Open House

The Wesleyan Arts Alliance invites you to join us for an informative and social coffee (snacks and beverages provided). Wednesday, September 24th 9:00-10:00am in the Fine Arts building lobby. Come and learn more about the variety of visual and performing arts activities your child had the opportunity to experience! Meet some of our Board Members, Teachers and tour the beautiful Fine Arts Building...and even see some classes in action! We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your interest in the Arts at Wesleyan.

Family Portraits

Back by popular demand!

Saturday, October 4th, 9:00-4:00

Sunday, October 5th, 12:00-4:00

--A new professional photographer: Trisha Addicks Photography

--$15 sitting fee per family includes a free digital, copyright-free image of your choice (perfect for Christmas cards!)

--Book your appointment, view your proofs and place your order--all online!

--100% of the sitting fee and a portion of the prints ordered will be donated directly to the Arts Alliance for the arts program at Wesleyan

This is a great deal so appointments will go fast. Book your session at www.trishaaddicksphotography.com. For more info, go to the Arts Alliance website.

The Arts Alliance Cookbook

At Long Last!

Need a little inspiration in the kitchen? The cookbook is here to help! It’s filled with more than 400 recipes submitted families and friends as well as featured at the Artist Market. At just $20, the cookbook makes a great treat for yourself (and your family!) and for Christmas gifts too. Proceeds benefit the Fine Arts program.

To get yours today, email Debby Eidson at deidson526@comcast.net or Susan Thrower at svthrower@gmail.com

What’s For Dinner Tonight?

For a little taste of the cookbook, try this recipe from the Main Dishes section.

Crunchy Pecan Chicken by Lisa Cupples

1 c. buttermilk biscuit mix 4 chicken breasts, boneless

½ tsp. Creole seasoning ½ c. buttermilk

½ tsp. paprika ½ c. unsalted butter,melted

½ c. finely chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Combine biscuit mix, Creole seasoning, salt, paprika and pecans. Dip chicken in buttermilk and roll in dry mixture. Place chicken in greased 9 x 13 dish. Pour butter over chicken and bake uncovered for 1 hour.

Arts Student Accolades

Sophomore Alex Pappas, saxophone player, auditioned and was selected for the Interlochen Arts Academy Advanced Saxophone Camp this past summer. She spent 6 weeks in Interlochen, Michigan, advancing her skills. Alex also auditioned for and was selected into the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony based out of Emory University. This is Atlanta's premiere wind ensemble. Alex will be a member of the alto saxophone section.

Freshman Duncan Albert, tuba player, auditioned and was selected for the Interlochen Arts Academy this past summer. Duncan auditioned upon arrival and placed 1st chair in the intermediate wind ensemble as a 9th grader! Additionally, Duncan auditioned for the Metro Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble based out of Georgia State University and made the tuba section.

Senior Catherine Black, trombone player, auditioned for the Macy's Day Great American Marching Band and was selected! Catherine will be spending the week of Thanksgiving in New York City and will march with this band escorting Santa into Herald Square, the annual finale to the parade.

Congratulations to each of these students. If you know of other student achievements in the arts program, please email LeAnne Martin at leannebenfieldmartin@comcast.net.

High School Art Club

The first High School Art Club meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19^th from 6:30-8:00 in the Sculpture Lab, located on the 2^nd floor of the Fine Arts Building. Ms. Mays and Ms. Manning are the club sponsors.

If you have been looking for a way to recycle plastic tubs that hold margarine, cool whip, coffee and so forth, then look no further--your problem is solved! The HS Art Department can use many different items you might want to discard. Email tmays@wesleyanschool.org if you think you have items to donate.

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