 | | Lions Weekly: August 3, 2022 | A Note From Mr. Sandefur Lion Family, As you spend time preparing for the start of school tomorrow, I want you to know that you and your family have been and will continue to be in our prayers. I pray that this academic year is impactful for each and every family that has partnered with us in this educational journey. I am asking the Lord to go before us and to prepare us for how He intends to move in the lives of our children. As you can imagine, the next two days will require us all to be patient (primarily in drop-off and pick-up) as we work together to ensure that school gets off to a great start. I want to encourage our returning families to seek out new members of our school community and to greet them and assist in the process as they become acquainted with our daily routines. Finally, I want to express, on behalf of our leadership team, our genuine gratitude for your trust and partnership. We strive daily to offer the best possible education in as safe and nurturing an environment as possible. We recognize that without your collaboration, our efforts would be in vain. I cherish your prayers for our teachers, staff, coaches, and administrators as they pour into our students daily moving forward. In Christ Alone, Jeremy Sandefur
President | Before Care Information Before care is provided from 7:30 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. on a daily basis for those who need it. Classrooms/Locker Halls will open at 7:45 a.m. for students to be prepared for class to start at 8:00 a.m. | PreK and Elementary Dismissal 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 the PreK students to be dismissed. If you would like to park and pick up your child at the front of Ogle, please let your child know in advance. Thank you for helping our PreK and Elementary dismissals run smoothly. | 2022-2023 Extended Care Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 Extended Care Program. Please see the link below for information about our Extended Care program and submit your enrollment form by August 4th to Mrs. Gioioso in the Ogle Building. | Middle School Tennis TKA middle school tennis team sign up and interest meeting will take place on Thursday, August 4, at 3:15 p.m. on the tennis courts. All middle school students interested in playing tennis this fall are invited to attend. No experience required! Rising 5th graders are welcome if they prior tennis experience. Date: August 4th
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Where: Tennis courts Practice will begin Monday, August 8, at 3:15 p.m.! For any questions regarding middle school tennis, please contact Jenny Cook: 865-387-3468 | Back to School Bash Saturday, August 6 Middle and High School Back to School Bash will take place on Saturday, August 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy a free concert by Rare of Breed, games and hangout time as we get ready for school to begin. Food trucks will have food, drinks, and snacks available for purchase prior to the concert. We hope to see all of our Middle and High School Students at this event! | Jean/ Spirit Day Each Friday throughout the school year, Lions are able to wear jeans, a TKA t-shirt or TKA polo, and tennis shoes FOR FREE! The previous fee for Fridays is covered by the Student Activity Fee. | Fall 2022 Dress Up Day Themes Remember, all attire must adhere to dress code ▪ Friday, August 19 - Bright Out Spirit Day (Dress in Neon)
▪ Friday, August 26 - Surfing to Victory (Dress in surf/beach attire)
▪ Friday, September 2 - Constructing a Championship Season (Dress in construction attire)
▪ Friday, September 16 - Hunting for a Repeat (Dress in Camo)
▪ Friday, September 23 - Gold Out (Dress in Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness)
▪ Friday, October 7 - 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)
| ▪ | Friday, August 19 - Bright Out Spirit Day (Dress in Neon) | | ▪ | Friday, August 26 - Surfing to Victory (Dress in surf/beach attire) | | ▪ | Friday, September 2 - Constructing a Championship Season (Dress in construction attire) | | ▪ | Friday, September 16 - Hunting for a Repeat (Dress in Camo) | | ▪ | Friday, September 23 - Gold Out (Dress in Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness) | | ▪ | Friday, October 7 - 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 | | Residence Life Student Sponsor PTF is looking for families who would be willing to sponsor and support a residence life student throughout the year! Many of our residence life students are far away from home and their families. We are looking for local TKA families to partner with our residence life students by spending quality time with them and helping each student feel seen. Students move-in dates are July 30th and 31st. We are planning to have laundry baskets full of goodies waiting for each student. To ensure each basket is similar we are asking for a $50 donation from each sponsor family. In the baskets we plan to include a TKA polo (students typically need uniforms), TKA cup, and other treats. These will be waiting for them when they arrive. This is a small commitment that makes a huge impact on our residence life students. Our prayer is for relationships to form with families at TKA and for our students see the love of Christ throughout the school year. | Sports Medicine Student Aid The King's Academy Sports Medicine Program, under the guidance of Ortho Tennessee, is looking for a few dedicated student aids to help our athletic trainer with some of the day-to-day activities surrounding our sports teams. Interested students would need to have an interest in the healthcare field, be in good academic standing, and display a servant's heart as found in 1 Peter 4:10. This fun and exciting opportunity will allow students to learn firsthand about sports first aid and CPR. Plus, they will have an opportunity to become part of the TKA Lions athletic culture. Service learning hours may apply. Students would need to be available for 7th-period athletics and after-school practices, as well as some games. For more information, please contact our Athletic Training coordinator at 865-254-6147 or stop by the Athletic Training room in Stokely Gym. | We're Hiring! TKA has two employment opportunities available in food services and facilities. 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. Facilities Employee: TKA is seeking an employee to faithfully serve in our custodial department. Prior custodial experience is preferred. Please email resumes to HR@thekingsacademy.net or call 865-573-8321. | 6th - 8th Washington D.C. Trip March 6-9, 2023 How to register:
1. Go to: acts-tours.com
2. Enter Tour Code: T232036A
3. Enter Password: 36603 *You will be required to answer some questions, read and agree to terms, pay deposit, etc. Additional insurance can be purchased at this time. | 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. | TKA Athletic Banners Do you have a business or know someone who does? TKA Athletics Banners are available for purchase now! These 3' by 5' banners will be proudly displayed in our Athletic facilities on campus for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here to download the form. For any questions regarding Athletic Banners, please contact Cyndie Webber at cwebber@thekingsacademy.net. | TKA Garden and Greenhouse Madeline Scott and Elsie Brown enjoyed their Saturday at the Seymour Farmers Market selling the produce they started from seed last spring while participating in The King's Harvesters Garden Club! Come by and see what wonderful veggie we are growing at the TKA Garden! The Seymour Farmers Market is each Saturday morning (8-12pm) at First Baptist Church of Seymour. We would love to see you there. | | 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. | | 2022- 2023 Elementary Supply Lists | TKA Middle and High School Art: To view the amazon wishlist for Middle and High school art, click here. | 2022 - 2023 Elementary Clubs TKA offers a variety of clubs to our Lion family. The Elementary Club list and fall schedule will be sent out in August. Keep an eye out for more information about these fun clubs! | Football Calendar Ad TKA's football team will be selling 2022-2023 calendars. Save your advertising spot today! Pricing for the Ads are as follows: ▪ $750 Back Cover (Full Page)
▪ $500 Full Page
▪ $250 Half Page
▪ $125 Quarter Page
▪ $75 Side Page
| ▪ | $750 Back Cover (Full Page) | Contact Jessie Cogdill at 865-661-2848 to place your ad. | | |
