 | | Lions Weekly: May 10, 2023 | A Note From Mr. Sandefur Lion Family, This past Sunday we had the honor to prayerfully commission the class of 2023 during our annual Baccalaureate service. While this season that I affectionately describe as "Maycember" due to its hectic activities can be stressful, Sunday was a reminder of our "why" as an institution. We are truly grateful for the sacrifices that our families make to partner alongside us in providing a biblically based education that centers on developing servant leaders that will change the world for Christ. As we spent time in worship, scriptural teaching, and dedicated prayer for the class of 2023, I walked away incredibly encouraged that our purpose as an institution is at work in all we do and is producing results in our students. Please join me in praying specifically for the Class of 2023 as they prepare for commencement and the last few weeks on campus. Jeremy Sandefur
President/Head of School | Middle School Volleyball Interest Meeting Calling all 5th - 8th grade girls who are interested in playing volleyball! Come meet with Coach Gardner and find out more information about our MS volleyball team on Thursday, May 18, at 3:15 p.m. in Brandes. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please email Coach Gardner at jgardner@thekingsacademy.net | Varsity Soccer Our varsity soccer team has played a great season and is still going! These Lions have two more games on the schedule now and hope to add more with Lion victories. Make plans to attend the regional game and first round of state! As details for the State game are released, we will update our Lion Fans! Region Consolation
Thursday, May 11 vs. CAK
Johnson University 7 pm
Tickets can be purchased at the gate with cash. ▪ $7 for adults
▪ $3 for student** TKA students are free
▪ Children 6 and under are free
| ▪ | $3 for student** TKA students are free | | ▪ | Children 6 and under are free | Division II-A State Tournament First Round
Tuesday, May 16 vs. TBD
Location and Time TBD | Varsity Boys Tennis Our boys' tennis team won their regional match against Collegedale to advance to state for the first time in TKA history! More details will be released later this week regarding state tournaments in Middle TN. | Lacrosse Two of our Lady Lions, Allie and Caroline, have the opportunity to play on Seymour's Lacrosse team. They have advanced to the state semi-finals! The Eagles will host Cookeville this Friday, May 12th at 7 pm. Come to support Allie, Caroline, and the Lady Eagles Lacrosse team! Tickets can be purchased with cash at the gate ($5 for adults and free for students). | Teacher Appreciation Week It's no secret that TKA has some of the best teachers around! Our PTF showered our teachers, faculty, and staff with love, treats, and appreciation each day last week. Take a glimpse below to see some of PTF's Teacher Appreciation Week treats. | Monday PTF sponsored drinks from Refill Coffee cart for each teacher, faculty, and staff member. | Tuesday PTF sponosored Taco Tuesday lunch for teachers, faculty, staff, and board members. | Wednesday PTF sponsored cupcakes for each teacher, faculty, and staff member to enjoy. | Thursday Sonic and PTF sponsored drinks for each teacher, faculty, and staff member. | Friday PTF purchased doughnuts teacher, faculty, and staff member. | Parents' Night Out K5 - 5th Grade Parents' Night Out event for Kindergarten-5th grade ages! We hope your child will join us for this fun-filled evening! Children will be supervised by the high school volleyball coaching staff and high school athletes. Students will be divided up into groups by age. Your student(s) will have a blast rotating to various stations that will involve exciting games, fun crafts to complete, and more! Parents' Night Out: ▪ Saturday, May 13, 5:30PM-8:30PM Tibbetts Gymnasium
| ▪ | Saturday, May 13, 5:30PM-8:30PM Tibbetts Gymnasium | PRICE DROP:
The registration fee is $30 for the first child and $10 per additional sibling. Ages:
K5-5th Grade Pizza Dinner Provided Please fill out the questionnaire below to reserve your spot! All of the proceeds will go to the high school volleyball team. We want to extend our appreciation in advance for your interest in helping support our team. Please do not hesitate to reach out to head coach, Danielle Quesinberry, should any questions arise. (dquesinberry@thekingsacademy.net) | Sports Physicals We will be offering sports physicals through KOC on Tuesday, May 16th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm in Stokley. Physicals are for ANY STUDENT planning on playing ANY SPORT at TKA during the 2023-24 school year. All athletes are REQUIRED to have a physical, cardiac, concussion, and consent form on file before they participate with their team. All three forms are linked below and can be found on the school website. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORMS PRIOR TO ARRIVING TO PHYSICALS ON TUESDAY. All four forms must be returned before your child leaves. Students will be unable to participate with their teams until all four forms have been turned in. Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
Location: Stokley
What to bring: All 3 forms filled out below and payment If you have any questions regarding physicals, please contact Cyndie Webber (cwebber@thekingsacademy.net). | Summer Math Tutoring 2nd-4th Grades Dear TKA Families, My name is Ms. Addison, and I teach third grade here at TKA. I have been a part of the TKA family for four years now, including a portion of my masters degree internship program. I am excited to announce I will be offering summer tutoring for rising, or current year, 2nd through 4th grade math. I will be offering tutoring to better solidify skills from the grade the student will be leaving, or working on skills to prepare for the upcoming school year. The cost will be $30/half hour session in small groups and $35/half hour session for individual sessions. This will be made payable through your FACTS account. I will be working out of my classroom in the Ogle Elementary building. IMPORTANT: Deadline to sign up is May 22, 2023. I have created a sign-up form in which you can decide which dates and times work best for you. Students will be signed up for 30 minutes each session. The sign-up page lists all of the available dates. Please choose dates that work best for you and the number of sessions you would like. If you need to cancel a session or would like to be added to a session, please email me 48 hours in advance. Details are listed on the sign-up page. Dates are only available in June. Please select the dates and times from the sign-up page below. Please know space is limited. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to be a part of your student's education. I look forward to a fun and successful summer. Ms. Addison
3rd Grade Teacher | As the end of the year quickly approaches, we want to be sure and communicate any calendar events as soon as we are able. Below are upcoming events for the month of May we would like for you to mark on your calendar. Athletic playoff dates will be announced as scheduled. We are looking forward to having you on campus with us as we finish the 2022-23 school year! | Thursday, May 11 Elementary Spring Concert (K5-5th)
6:30 p.m. Woody Auditorium | Friday, May 12 Senior Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Reagan Pavilion
Legacy Walk
9:00 a.m.
Big/Little Buddy Cap and Gown Pictures
9:30 a.m.
Ms/Hs Field Day
1:00 p.m. | Saturday, May 13 Parents' Night Out
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tibbetts Sign up here | Monday, May 15 - Wednesday, May 17 Regularly Scheduled School Day | Thursday, May 18 HS Honors Chapel
10:00 a.m. Tibbetts
Senior Graduation Practice
11:00 a.m. Tibbetts
Middle School Volleyball Interest Meeting
3:15 p.m. Brandes | Friday, May 19 Class of 2023 Graduation
7:00 p.m. Tibbetts | Sunday, May 21 Dorm Closes for Seniors Only
5:00 p.m. Stewart | Monday, May 22 Junior Launch
2:30 p.m. Tibbetts
Pre-K4 Program
6:00 p.m. Woody Auditorium | Tuesday, May 23 High School 1st Period Exam
10:35 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
High School 2nd Period Exam
1:25 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
K5 Graduation
6:00 p.m. Woody Auditorium | Wednesday, May 24 High School 3rd Period Exam
8:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
High School 4th Period Exam
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Thursday, May 25 ½ day dismissal at 11:30 NO AFTERCARE will be provided
1st Grade Awards Day
8:15 a.m. 1st Grade Classrooms
2nd Grade Awards Day
8:00 a.m. Woody Auditorium
3rd Grade Awards Day
9:00 a.m. Woody Auditorium
4th Grade Awards Day
9:30 a.m. Brandes
5th Grade Promotion & Middle School Launch
10:30 a.m Woody Auditorium
High School 5th Period Exam
8:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
High School 6th Period Exam
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Friday, May 26 ½ day dismissal at 11:30 NO AFTERCARE will be provided
Middle School Honors Chapel
9:00 a.m. Woody Auditorium
8th Grade Promotion
10:00 a.m. Woody Auditorium
High School 7th Period Exam
8:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
High School Makeup Exam
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Sunday, May 28 Dorm Closes for All Students
5:00 p.m. Stewart | Monday, May 29 Memorial Day
Offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day | 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. | 2022-23 Yearbooks 2022-23 yearbooks are now on sale! Scan this QR code to visit the site to purchase yours today. For any questions regarding yearbooks, contact Mr. Josh Smith at jsmith@thekingsacademy.net. | | 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. | | |
