| Lions Weekly: September 14, 2022 | A Note From Mr. Sandefur Lion Family, Earlier this week I had the distinct honor of representing The King's Academy at the Board of Directors meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in Brentwood, TN. It was my honor to report how the Lord is moving at The King's Academy, and Baptists from across our state were grateful for the encouraging and exciting reports. The support of Tennessee Baptists is much valued as they represent the largest financial and prayer supporter of our academy. It is our desire to continue to make much of the work of the Lord in this place as we partner with believers from across this state to develop servant leaders that will change the world for Christ. I would also like to take the moment to thank all of our parents and stakeholders for such a smooth transition into this school year. Our families and teachers are partnering to make positive impacts on the lives of students and I am grateful for such relationships. As a school family, it is imperative that we strive together to make much of Jesus in all we do. In Christ Alone, Jeremy Sandefur President/Head of School | You are cordially invited to attend the dedication of our ceremony for the J.T. Shen Science Center at Atchley Hall. Mr. Tom Shen will be on campus as we celebrate this momentous occasion. We hope that you will make plans to attend as we kick off our renovation process. | Dress Up Day Friday, September 16 Dress in your best camo attire as we Hunt for a repeat win against Friendship! Friday, September 16, is a HOME GAME against Friendship. We hope to see everyone there as our little Lions who participated in cheer camp will be cheering on the sidelines, and our Varsity Lions will be on the field "hunting for a repeat" win against Friendship. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by using the link below. | We're Hiring! TKA has an employment opportunity available in food services. Food Services Employee: TKA is seeking an employee to faithfully serve in our food services department. Prior food service experience is preferred. Please email resumes to HR@thekingsacademy.net or call 865-573-8321. | Book Fair Volunteers Needed The TKA book fair is just around the corner! Mrs. Durham is in need of volunteers to help set up, to help little Lions shop, to help with the cash register, and to help take down. If you would be willing to help, please sign up using the link below. Volunteers are needed Thursday, September 22 through Friday, September 30. The book fair will begin on Grandparents' Day (Friday, September 23) and run through the following week (Friday, September 30). | Homecoming 2022 Information Blast from the Past Homecoming week is Tuesday, October 18 - Friday, October 21. We are looking forward to this fun time on campus. Below is information regarding Homecoming dress up days, t-shirts, and high school dance. | Homecoming Week Dress up days: ▪ Tuesday, October 18 - 90's Dress Up Day (Dress in 90s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) ▪ Wednesday, October 19 - 80's Dress Up Day (Dress in 80s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) ▪ Thursday, October 20 - 70's Dress Up Day (Dress in 70s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) ▪ Friday, October 21 - Homecoming T-shirt or TKA Spirit attire ▪ | Tuesday, October 18 - 90's Dress Up Day (Dress in 90s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) | ▪ | Wednesday, October 19 - 80's Dress Up Day (Dress in 80s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) | ▪ | Thursday, October 20 - 70's Dress Up Day (Dress in 70s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) | ▪ | Friday, October 21 - Homecoming T-shirt or TKA Spirit attire | | Homecoming t-shirt Homecoming t-shirts are available for purchase. These shirts feature a "Blast from the Past" with previous Harrison Chilhowee and TKA logos on the back. The heathered black t-shirt can be worn on any Friday spirit day. Order forms and money are due by Monday, September 19. Use the link below to order your t-shirt today! | Homecoming Dance We are so excited for our students to Dance through the Decades! We are hosting our 1st Homecoming Dance in several years & working hard to ensure our students have a fabulous time to create memories that will last decades to come! ⭐️ Homecoming Dance Info ⭐️ •Saturday, Oct 22nd, 7 pm-10 pm •TKA Tibbetts Gym •Students in grades 9-12 are welcome. •You can bring a date from another school, but paperwork must be filled out and submitted for their attendance. Forms are available in the office. •You can purchase your tickets below for $20 each. •There is no sit-down dinner. If you have specific questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cartee at 205-242-4726. | No Aftercare Friday, October 7 On Friday, October 7, we will not have aftercare available. All students must be picked up by their regular dismissal time. | Breast Cancer Awareness Events Calling all families and patients that have been affected by Breast Cancer. We will have a few different events to honor those whose lives have been changed by this diagnosis. For more information, read the details below for the Thursday night Pink Out game and the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. For any questions regarding these events, please contact Jennifer Ayers at 865-202-8989. | D1 Offerings D1 is excited to continue offering new opportunities for our TKA families and faculty with personal training and bootcamp classes. Contact Mr. Melvin Jones (865-719-9421 or melvin.jones@d1training.com) to register for classes or with any questions. | Junior League Basketball Is your 2nd - 5th grader interested in playing basketball for TKA's Jr. League teams this year? Please complete this brief 'TKA Jr. League Basketball Pre-Registration Form' that will assist us in determining interest and developing preliminary rosters. Once completed, our Jr. League leadership team will evaluate the responses and reach out to you with additional information. Jr. League is a competitive elementary basketball league which typically consists of 1-2 practices per week. Games begin in early November in gyms throughout Sevier County (TKA included) and involve games or tournaments each weekend through mid-February. We look forward to hearing from you! TKA Junior League Leadership Team tkahoops@gmail.com | Jr. Beta Bake Sale September 12 - 16 This week, our Jr. Beta members have been set up at the Reagan Pavilion from 10:30 to 12:30 selling baked goods. They will continue to sale the next two days! Everything will cost $1 and proceeds will go towards taking Jr. Beta Club to represent TKA at TN State Convention in November. | Grandparents' Day 2022 Remember, the last day to RSVP is this Friday, September 16. PreK3-5th Grade Elementary Families, We are extremely excited to share with you that Grandparents’ Day is returning to TKA this fall on Friday, September 23, 2022. We understand the importance of sharing these integral moments between child and grandparents to create lasting memories. We are thrilled to welcome back all grandparents to TKA for this special event. Grandparents are invited to arrive with their grandchild(ren) at 7:45 a.m. to check in with their little lion’s teacher in the classroom to enjoy coffee, refreshments, fellowship, and an activity. After time in the classroom, grandparents are invited to attend our Grandparents’ Day Program hosted in TKA Tibbetts Gymnasium. We ask for our grandparents to arrive in Tibbetts by 8:40 a.m. to receive a token of our appreciation for your dedication and support for TKA. Any middle/high school sibling may also attend the program with their grandparents. These students must be given permission on the form below to be dismissed from class. The Grandparents’ Day Program will include our elementary student body leading in worship, our HS Chapel Band, a song by our MS/HS Choir, followed by a word of encouragement from a Guest Speaker. Following the program, students who are given parent permission via the Student Release Form, will be allowed to dismiss with their grandparents. Grandparents are encouraged to visit our Book Fair and tour the campus before they leave. These opportunities will be available until 12:00 p.m. to allow our remaining students to continue their normal academic schedule. Please RSVP on the link below by Friday, September 16th. This link will also be used for parent permission for student release. The student release will allow a student’s grandparent to check them out of school following the program. On the day of the event, grandparents will sign out your child in the classroom with your child’s teacher, not the elementary office. | If you have any questions, please contact me at ksullivan@thekingsacademy.net. We are looking forward to a wonderful time of fellowship with all grandparents. Blessings, Kelly Sullivan, Elementary Principal | PTF Coffee Mingle PTF would like to invite members and those who would like to join PTF for coffee and conversation. So, mark your calendars and save the date for the PTF Coffee Mingle on Friday, September 23, at The Bridge Coffee House. | Fall 2022 Dress Up Day Themes Remember, all attire must adhere to dress code | ▪ Thursday, September 22 - Gold Out (Dress in Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness) ▪ Thursday, October 6 - Pink Out (Dress in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness) ▪ Tuesday, October 18 - Friday, October 21 - Homecoming Week (see details below) ▪ Friday, October 28 - "Senior" Spirit Day (Dress in "Senior" clothes in honor of Senior night) ▪ | Thursday, September 22 - Gold Out (Dress in Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness) | ▪ | Thursday, October 6 - Pink Out (Dress in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness) | ▪ | Tuesday, October 18 - Friday, October 21 - Homecoming Week (see details below) | ▪ | Friday, October 28 - "Senior" Spirit Day (Dress in "Senior" clothes in honor of Senior night) | Homecoming Week: Blast from the Past ▪ Tuesday, October 18 - 90s Dress Up Day (Dress in 90s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) ▪ Wednesday, October 19 - 80s Dress Up Day (Dress in 80s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) ▪ Thursday, October 20 - 70s Dress Up Day (Dress in 70s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) ▪ Friday, October 21 - Homecoming T-shirt or TKA Spirit attire ▪ | Tuesday, October 18 - 90s Dress Up Day (Dress in 90s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) | ▪ | Wednesday, October 19 - 80s Dress Up Day (Dress in 80s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) | ▪ | Thursday, October 20 - 70s Dress Up Day (Dress in 70s attire from movies, TV shows, musicians, or sports stars) | ▪ | Friday, October 21 - Homecoming T-shirt or TKA Spirit attire | | 2021-22 Yearbooks Preordered yearbooks, are in and delivered to students. If you did not order a yearbook for 2021-22, they can be purchased for $55 in either school office or by emailing Mr. Josh Smith jsmith@thekingsacademy.net. | 9-12th Spring Break Trip: France, Germany and The Alps March 11-18, 2023 For more information and to register for this trip, click here. | Important information for the 2022-2023 School Year | 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. | | |