 | A Note From Mr. Sandefur Lion Family, As we eagerly approach the first day of school, I want to extend my heartfelt excitement to all of you. The summer months have been filled with preparation, planning, and prayer, and we are thrilled to begin this journey with you and your children. This year promises to be an extraordinary one as we embark on a journey of learning, growth, and exploration. Our dedicated faculty and staff have been working diligently to ensure that every aspect of the school year is infused with enthusiasm and a commitment to academic excellence. We are ready to welcome both new and returning students into our school family, where we strive to create an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. As we gather for the first day of school tomorrow, our campus will be filled with joy, anticipation, and hope. It is an opportunity for all of us to come together as a community, supporting and uplifting one another as we journey through this academic year. Together, we will embrace challenges, celebrate victories, and grow in knowledge and character. Let us embrace the limitless possibilities this new school year brings, united by a common goal to create an enriching and empowering educational experience for every student. In the spirit of new beginnings, I encourage you to approach this school year with an open heart and a willingness to embrace change and growth. May we embark on this journey together with enthusiasm and dedication, trusting that with God's guidance, we will achieve great things in the days ahead. In Christ, Jeremy Sandefur
President/Head of School | First Day of School! Thursday, August 3rd Tomorrow is the first day of school! This day marks the beginning of a fresh chapter filled with endless possibilities, new friendships, and exciting learning opportunities. Our dedicated faculty and staff are prepared to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every student. We encourage parents and guardians to help their children prepare for this special day by ensuring they have the necessary school supplies, uniforms, and a positive mindset. Together, let's embrace the joy and potential that the first day of school brings. We can't wait to welcome each and every one of our students back to campus tomorrow! Get ready for an amazing year ahead! | Drop-off Information As we prepare for the first day of classes, we want to remind you about our drop-off procedures to ensure a smooth and efficient start to each day. Drop-off for all students begins at 7:30 a.m. Please follow the designated areas for each division: Elementary students:
Drop up times and locations: Morning care is available for all elementary students starting at 7:30-7:45. Parents will drop off their child for morning care at our Ogle gym. ALL elementary students may be dropped off starting at 7:45 at the front of Ogle Elementary. ALL PreK students may be dropped off starting at 7:45 at the PreK Entrance near Ogle gym. Middle school students should be dropped off behind Anderson. High school students' drop-off location is in front of Anderson. Classrooms and locker halls will open at 7:45 a.m., giving students ample time to prepare for the day ahead. Classes will officially start promptly at 8:00 a.m. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in following these drop-off guidelines to ensure the safety and timely arrival of all students. Thank you for your partnership as we embark on this new school year together. | Pick-Up Information As we approach the start of the new school year, we want to remind you of the pickup procedures for our students: Elementary students: Pick up times and locations: ▪ PreK3 will pick up at the PreK entrance at 2:00
▪ PreK4 will pick up at the PreK entrance at 2:20-2:40
▪ Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 5th grade will pick up at the front of Ogle starting at 2:50
▪ 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade will pick up at Ogle gym starting at 2:50
| ▪ | PreK3 will pick up at the PreK entrance at 2:00 | | ▪ | PreK4 will pick up at the PreK entrance at 2:20-2:40 | | ▪ | Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 5th grade will pick up at the front of Ogle starting at 2:50 | | ▪ | 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade will pick up at Ogle gym starting at 2:50 | Please have car tags visible and ready for pick up. If a teacher does not recognize the person, and they do not have a car tag, they will be asked to park and come into the front office to share their ID. For Middle and High School students, dismissal time is at 3:00 PM. Middle school pickup is located behind Anderson, while high school pickup is in front of Anderson. We appreciate your understanding and support in making our dismissal process safe and orderly. Let's work together to create a positive and smooth transition at the end of each school day. | Additional Pickup and Drop Off Information for Elementary Students: ▪ ALL PreK students need to be picked up at their assigned location and time. If a PreK student has an older elementary sibling, parents will pick the sibling up at their designated location at 2:50.
▪ Kindergarten-5th grade students with siblings in the elementary will pick up at the youngest K-5 sibling’s location.
▪ If an elementary student has a middle school sibling, parents will need to pick up their elementary child at their designated location as middle school students dismiss at 3:00.
▪ Parents/Guardians MUST have a car tag to pick up their student. If our staff does not see a car tag, you will be asked to park and come to the front office to show your ID to pick up your student. This requirement is to keep your child safe. Please see Mrs. Gioioso in the elementary office if you need additional car tags for pick up.
▪ Kindergarten through 5th grade dismissal carpool line begins at 2:45 PM. If you arrive prior to 2:45 PM, please park to allow the PreK students to be dismissed.
▪ Parents of Kindergarten aged students; if you need to get out of the car to assist in buckling your child, please pull over in the parking lot to do so. This will allow our flow of traffic to continue smoothly.
| ▪ | ALL PreK students need to be picked up at their assigned location and time. If a PreK student has an older elementary sibling, parents will pick the sibling up at their designated location at 2:50. | | ▪ | Kindergarten-5th grade students with siblings in the elementary will pick up at the youngest K-5 sibling’s location. | | ▪ | If an elementary student has a middle school sibling, parents will need to pick up their elementary child at their designated location as middle school students dismiss at 3:00. | | ▪ | Parents/Guardians MUST have a car tag to pick up their student. If our staff does not see a car tag, you will be asked to park and come to the front office to show your ID to pick up your student. This requirement is to keep your child safe. Please see Mrs. Gioioso in the elementary office if you need additional car tags for pick up. | | ▪ | Kindergarten through 5th grade dismissal carpool line begins at 2:45 PM. If you arrive prior to 2:45 PM, please park to allow the PreK students to be dismissed. | | ▪ | Parents of Kindergarten aged students; if you need to get out of the car to assist in buckling your child, please pull over in the parking lot to do so. This will allow our flow of traffic to continue smoothly. | | Enrollment Agreement Due 8/11 Parents, you should have received an email requesting a digital signature for this year's enrollment agreement. Please complete this by Friday 8/11/23. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Campbell at lcampbell@thekingsacademy.net | Middle School Tennis Interest Meeting If you are interested in playing Middle School Tennis, there will be an interest meeting Thursday, August 3rd at 3:15 at the Tennis Courts. | Senior Sunrise The senior class is invited to come together for the annual Senior Sunrise Breakfast on Friday, August 4, at 6:20 am. We'll gather at the softball field to witness the rising sun, symbolizing a new day and a fresh start. Don't miss this special moment to create cherished memories with your fellow seniors. See you there! | High School Softball Interest Meeting Girls in grades 8-12, there will be a high school softball interest meeting on Friday, August 4th at 12:15 in the Football Film Room. Come out and see the incredible things happening in our softball program! | Used Uniform Sale Wednesday, August 9 from 3:00-4:30 PM Do you have some outgrown, new or used polos, pants/shorts/skirts, spirit wear, shoes, backpacks/bags, and sports equipment taking up space in closets?
You can set up a “uniform shop” under the pavilion so you can sell your own items for whatever price you choose. Hopefully, we can reuse and repurpose our used clothing while blessing each other!
Are you still looking for a few more pieces to start school? Stop in and check it out! If it is not allowed at school, please do not bring.
Any questions call Sarah Knight: 865-621-0741 | Back To School Family Fellowship Sunday Aug 13 @12pm Come after church & bring food & drinks for your family. Meet under the Pavilion to fellowship and spend a few hours together!
Contact Sarah Knight: 865-621-0741 | Host Family Opportunities! We are still looking for three families! This is an incredible opportunity for you to join us in developing servant leaders who will change the world for Christ! We are excited to have new students joining us from all over the world this school year. Our students greatly benefit from being connected to local families who can love on them and welcome them to our school family. Please contact Tasha Blazier Wehrle at tashaw215@gmail.com if you are willing to assist. Help us make a difference one student at a time! Go Lions! | Extended Care Updates Extended Care services are available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily during regularly scheduled school days in the Ogle Building. All elementary students remaining on campus after dismissal and not participating in a school sponsored activity at 3:00 p.m. must be registered in and attend the K4 - 5th Grade Extended Care program. All elementary students attending Extended Care must have a current Extended Care Enrollment and Emergency Information form completed before attending Extended Care. |  Click to Download | | TKA Visitor Policy In order to help maintain a safe and instructionally based learning environment for our students, all visitors for middle and high school must enter through the front door of the Anderson Building and sign in in the middle/high school office in order to receive a visitor's pass. All visitors for elementary must enter the front door of the Ogle Building in order to receive a visitor's pass. This pass should be visible at all times so that TKA faculty and staff know that you have checked in at the office. Our doors are open to visitors, but please call ahead of time to schedule conferences with your child’s teachers. This will prevent interruptions to instruction and the loss of the valuable learning time of our students. Adults will not be allowed to wander the halls of the building or hold conferences with teachers during instructional times. TKA family lunch visitors should follow the above procedure. Lunch tickets are $5 each. Students who are not enrolled at TKA are not permitted to visit TKA students during the school day, which includes lunch. This policy has been developed in order to help maintain a safe and instruction focused environment at school each day. Any visitor who does not meet these expectations may be asked to leave school grounds. | | |
