2012 Summer Reading Lists Available

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Mrs. Denning's Fifth Grade Class Remembers...

Support the Sign

I am a Life Scout with Troop 27 in Clinton. I am currently working on my Service Project to obtain my Eagle. I am erecting a welcome sign/monument in the town of Harrells that states "Home of Harrells Christian Academy." I am having a Fundraiser Fun Day/Bake Sale to raise money to hep pay for he cost of my sign. The Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 11, starting a 1:30. I will have pre-ordered cakes, after school individually wrapped snacks, drinks, and an Inflatable slide for all ($5 unlimited slides). The Old Academy will be the location, directly across the street from HCA. Please come out and support the sign, you can do so at the fundraiser or send a check to Max Prestage 4581 Union School Rd. Clinton. Please note Eagle Scout Donation on your check. Any amount is appreciated.

Thank you, Max Prestage

Please detach this form and turn into the HCA office by 4/8

Circle your selection(s)
Caramel Layer Cake $20
Chocolate Layer Cake $20
Buttermilk Brownies (13X9 sheet cake) take home pan $20
Pound Cake $20
Buttermilk $15
Pick up and Pay at the Fundraiser
Name __________________________

Get your cake for Mother's Day weekend! Thank You in advance. Questions Call Joy 385-6729

HCA Golf Tournament at River Landing

2012 HARRELLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

BOOSTERS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011

RIVER LANDING 

Forms for creating a team or sponsoring a hole can be found here. If you have questions, please contact Andy Wells at (910) 532-4575.

NC Science Olympiad Regional Competition

The Kinston Regional Competition for North Carolina Science Olympiad was held at Lenoir Community College on March 17.


The Science Olympiad is a series of 23 events that involve critical thinking in every discipline of science. The events are divided into building events and study events.


The HCA Science Olympiad team competed in the C Division (High School) with 13 students attending and finishing fourth place overall, only six points behind the third place team.


The first three places can compete at the state level in every event.


HCA Science Olympiad team members include: Lee Matthis, Christian Peterson, John Thomas, Allison Cottle, Christa Bland, Robert Kinlaw, Nick Peterson, Justin Parker, Cory Levings, Chris Cannady, Cole Nye, Trey Bullock, and Christian McLaughlin. HCA received four first place medals, the most any high school team received, and will be able to compete at the state level in these four events. The first place winners for HCA included: Christa Bland and Allison Cottle in Astronomy, John Thomas and Nick Peterson in Helicopters, Chris Cannady and Cole Nye in Storm the Castle, and Robert Kinlaw and Nick Peterson in Towers.


HCA also received three third place medals: Christian McLaughlin and Christa Bland in Disease Detectives, Cole Nye and John Thomas in Forensics, and Cory Levings and Justin Parker in Forestry.


The state competition was held Saturday, April 27-28 at North Carolina State University.Cole Nye and Chris Cannady won 5th place in the state in Storm the Castle (trebuchet).  Harrells competed in Astronomy, Helicopters, Storm the Castle, and Towers.








Read more: The Sampson Independent

Class of 2012 College Acceptances

The Class of 2024 would like to congratulate the Class of 2012 for their acceptances to:

Appalachian State University
Barton College
Campbell University
Catawba College
Coastal Carolina University
College Of Charleston
East Carolina University
Florida International University
Hampden-Sydney College
Lipscomb University
Maine Maritime Academy
Meredith College
Methodist College
Mount Olive College
NC State University
UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Charlotte
UNC Greensboro
UNC Wilmington
Wake Forest University

Seventh Graders Visit Asheboro Zoo

On Monday, March 27th, HCA seventh graders took a field trip to the Asheboro Zoo. Mr. Hunter and Mrs. Michelle Quinn, the co-coordinators of the trip, were happy to afford the students with the opportunity to relax and experience a unique learning opportunity. Students were able to learn about animals and their habitats in this experience.

The students enjoyed viewing all of the animals and learning many interesting facts about them. The NC Zoo is divided into two sections- North America and Africa. Will Huff, a seventh grade student, said, "We really liked looking at and learning about all of the wildlife. The gorillas in North America were my favorite." Blake Daniel said that her favorite part of the park was Africa because she enjoyed viewing the elephants and zebras. Many students enjoyed riding the tram between the sections of the park.

Special thanks goes out to those parents, volunteers, and chaperons who helped to make the trip a success.

“BOOKS OPEN DOORS” Celebration

This year we decided to change things up a little bit…instead of the Illustrate your Favorite Caldecott Award contest we have every year, we are going to have “Books Open Doors” Celebration.  The idea is for every homeroom to choose a book they have read as a class.  Have the students decorate your classroom door with the title of your book and author, and let them color or cut out patterns of things you can find or have to tell about your book.

The doors need to be decorated by Tuesday, March 20^th.    We will have a celebration party on Thursday, March 29^th.  On this day each child can come dressed in some way like a character from the story.  We will have all classes view doors, hallway, and bulletin boards to be introduced to the books.  We will end with cookies and juice for everyone! 

This is meant to be a FUN celebration, not something to stress over.  The costumes for the kids do not have to be elaborate, head to toe outfits.  It can be as simple as the activity that first graders did after reading Johnny Appleseed in the fall, they wore the “hats” on their head to school. 

Each teacher will receive a $10.00 gift card to Barnes and Noble for purchasing books for their classroom libraries.  The winner of the door contest, voted on by students and teachers, will receive an extra $10.00 gift card.              

-Joy Usher

                                                                      

Silent Auction

DINNER WITH THE ARTS

Participating in HCA's Annual Spring Auction AND dinner is one of the best ways to support our school!

We have so many items for silent and live auction this year! Silent auction items range from

handmade doll clothes, jewelry, elegant home & yard crafts, classroom pottery to abstract canvas

artwork. Some of the items to be featured at the auction are pictured above.

For our first year in quite some time, we are placing a few items in the LIVE auction.

Quilts, Christmas skirts, a 6 day South African photo safari, a corvette for the weekend, and we are

auctioning off year-long naming rights to classrooms located in our new buildings as well as a 1 year naming rights to our basketball court, concession stand, stage and gym lobby.  

In conjunction, Mrs. Armstrong with display and sell K-8 artwork.  Please come support her wonderful

art program.  She does a wonderful job guiding  our students to create timeless memories!  She can't

do it without our support

Can't wait to see all of you!!!!

MARCH 22 ALL DAY! 

Silent auction will start shutting down @ 7:00

7:30 will start live auction

Harrells Christian Academy Science Fair Winners

Senior Division

Front row (1^st place)

Whaley Casteen, John Thomas, Emily Searles, Hayden Hales, Claudia Holland(not pictured)

Second row (2^nd place)

Rooks Wells, Chris Cannady, Elizabeth Hood, Robert Kinlaw, Kerri Graham

Third row (3^rd place)

Cullen Hobbs, Caitlin Pusey, Dylan Blanchard, Christian McLaughlin, Chloe Campbell

Back row (Honorable Mention)

Regan Murphy, Ashley Kersey, Billy-Gray Weatherly, Allison Cottle, Drake Clifton, Max Prestage (not pictured)

Senior Division Best In Show High Flying Helicopters by John Thomas

HCA Science Fair Winners, Jr. Division

Harrells Christian Academy Science Fair Winners

Junior Division

Front row (1st place)
Billy Prestage, Amos Lanier, Tommy Newkirk, Mikela Stroud, Kaleb Jessup, Crae Norris, Jared Parker, Will Huff (not pictured)

Second row (2nd place)
Vanna Prestage, Catherine Armstrong, Payton Johnson, Colby Warren, Britton Hood, Hannah Driskill, Lee Sutton, Stancil Bowles, Ivey Rouse

Third row (3rd place)
Zachary Ezzell, Sophie Campbell, Connor Holland, Blake Daniel, Harley Crumpler, Robert Malpass, Miranda Wells

Fourth row (Honorable Mention)
Taylor Daniel, Joseph Lee, Abigail Blanchard, Savannah Jernigan, Kiley Jones, Caroline Jones, Holden Quinn, Brooke Raynor

Back row (Honorable Mention)
Davis Bryant, Jake Register, Colin Rackley


Junior Division Best In Show Energy Quest by Kaleb Jessup

Green & Gold

Beta Club Chapel

By: MaryKate Murray (9th grade)

On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, Harrells Christian Academy had a chapel program dedicated to their Junior Beta Club and Senior Beta Club. In this chapel, old members got to march down the isles followed by those to be inducted into the Beta Club’s. Sr. Beta Club sponsor Mrs. Ruth Ann Parker exclaimed, “I’m so very proud of these young people. Beta students are typically involved in so many things inside and outside of school. It is amazing that these students can keep a 4.0 GPA and still participate in sports, clubs, church, and community groups. It is a pleasure to be able to work with them and watch them grow in the areas of leadership and service.” To start of the chapel, Grayson Fussell lead everyone in pledges to the Christian Flag and the American Flag. Then Hannah Verrilli did a morning prayer, followed by Matt Maready’s welcome. Catherine Armstrong then read the qualifications for the Jr. Beta Club while Ben Roberts read them for the Sr. Beta Club. Will Huff did an introduction to the “keys.” John Thomas read about the Key of Achievement, Adam Bowker read the Key of Character, Kerri Graham read the Key of Leadership, and Marianna More read about the Key of Service. Ben Roberts read a closing for the “keys.” The Jr. Beta inductees were then inducted into the club. They had to repeat a pledge read by Catherine Armstrong and then Mr. Josh Hunter and Mrs. Ellen Moody presented twenty-four new members with their certificates. Ben Roberts read the pledge for the new Sr. Beta Club inductees. Mrs. Beverly Bridgers and Mrs. Ruth Ann Parker presented nineteen new members with their certificates and the senior members of the club pinned them with their Sr. Beta Club pins. Ben Roberts and Sr. Beta inductee representative Ashley Usher then exchanged the “keys.” Senior Beta members than sang a song followed by the receiving of their senior beta cords presented by their sponsors. Mrs. Beverly Bridgers did a report on the Senior Beta Club convention and Mr. Josh Hunter did a report on the Junior Beta Club Convention. Dr. Ike Southerland closed this ceremony with a benediction.

HCA Terrific Kids

By: Gabrielle Johnson (12th grade) and Sara Moore (12th grade)

Every six weeks the elementary teachers choose a terrific kid out of their class. This student shows certain quality Christian character traits. This month the theme was being diligent. Joseph from the bible was our role model for this trait. Where ever he found himself, whether it was at his father’s house, at Potiphar’s house, or in jail; he remained faithful to God and diligent in his work. By being diligent, he became a ruler of Egypt. Diligence is a key trait to exhibit and will help you to succeed. Congratulations to all the terrific kids this month!

Jonathan Rich, Savannah Wells, Joshua Barber, Jeanna Grace Bowker
Elise Savage, Ripley Wilson, Cameron Blue, Isabella Rumbold, Connor Spell

FFA Week

Letters From Mom, Issue 1

In this blog series entitled "Letters From Mom," different HCA moms share their advice, insight, knowledge, and wisdom for HCA students. The first letter was submitted by Susan A. Skaradek. If you are an HCA mom and would like to have your letter featured in the series, please submit your letter to jhunter@harrellsca.org.

Susan Skaradek

The most important lesson to me in life is to trust in God and lean not on my own understanding. This was driven home over a series of life-lessons. I often repeat to myself, “The joy of the Lord is my strength,” and “in his presence is fullness of joy.” At times when things seem tough, I seek His presence for restoration.

If I could live my life again, I would have given my heart to Jesus much sooner, sparing my loved ones the grief and heartache I have caused them as a result of poor choices and decisions. Ones having the most impact on my life would be my father, cousin Ellie, and friend Donna who never gave up on me. They continually grounded me, turning me back towards God. I used to closely relate to Thomas the doubting disciple until I prayed for the healing of doubt and disbelief. Now I find myself likened to David, who danced before the Lord with unbridled freedom.

The advice that has had the most influence on my life came from my mother before her passing at a young age. She always said, “Love one another, be kind to others, and give a smile to those who don’t have one.” The ingredients for a successful life would be love, patience, integrity, and always forgive.

The way of balancing one’s life is remembering that each breath we breathe, each moment we are given, could be our last. We are not promised tomorrow. By keeping this thought in our minds, our actions, and our words, our direction can’t help but be impacted for the positive.

The first place I turn to for guidance is my prayer closet. I get on my knees, alone with God, the lover of my soul, who knows me better than any other. He knows what I am about to say before a word is ushered from my lips. There are some situations in life that even after prayer, I speak to my father or friend for more wisdom and clarification on the spiritual realm.

My outlook is changed drastically when I turn to father God, knowing full well He wants what is best for me and I trust Him with my life completely. He loves me. He longs for my presence, my friendship, and my love in return. He lovingly echoes a voice that bids me to come unto Him.

Science Fair

2nd Grade Mailing Flat Stanleys!

The 2nd grade has been reading Flat Stanley in class.  Today the class walked to the Harrells Post Office to mail their Flat Stanley to someone special. 

FFA Week, February 21-24

Our annual FFA Week, February 21-24.  Held each year during the week of George Washington’s birthday this week-long celebration gives FFA chapters the opportunity to not only promote themselves but also to thank the community and the staff that supports them.  With this in mind our 2011-2012 Harrells Christian Academy FFA officer team has come up with a great activity list that is sure to appeal to all ages.  Below is what we have scheduled so far (please note that everything is subject to change).

Tuesday, February 21st:                 

Chapter Meeting following school  (All FFA Chapter members will be asked to wear blue in honor of the first day.)

Wednesday, February 22nd:         Petting Zoo for our lower school friends

Thursday, February 23rd:              Teacher Appreciation breakfast – filled with pancakes and other breakfast goodies

Friday, February 24th:                    Coloring contest by grades with prizes to be handed out to winners!

                                                                              

Middle School Prom

Save the Date!

Middle School Prom

Friday March 23, 2012

7 pm – 11 pm

Celtic Court - Mad Boar, Wallace

 The Middle School Prom is hosted by the 8th grade parents. This is not a school related event.

The prom is way to show our 8th graders how proud we are of their accomplishments and honor them before they go on the become high school freshmen. 

All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are invited to attend. 

In keeping with the HCA pledge to “Go Green” the invitations will be sent out by email. 

Thanks you for your support,

Kris Bryant & Debbie Campbell

Congratulations, Betas!

Members of the National Junior Beta Club and Beta Club from Harrells Christian Academy attended their conventions last week. Both conventions are in Greensboro, North Carolina at the Four Seasons. The Senior Beta convention was Saturday and Sunday. The Junior Beta Convention was Monday and Tuesday.

Members from both clubs competed in events at the competition. HCA had twenty five middle school students attending the Junior Convention for the first time! They were all very excited! The Junior competitions in which HCA students are competing include Spelling, Poetry, Quiz Bowl, Banner, and Scrapbooking.

Winners

Hannah Verrilli – 1st place oratory

Lee Matthis – 2nd place English

Catherine Armstrong, Rachel Bland, Adam Bowker, & Luke Burrows – 2nd place Quiz Bowl

Stanley Yelnats's Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake

Fifth grade students in Mrs. Denning's class read Holes by Louis Sachar. They created the posters below providing people with some advice on how to survive Camp Green Lake.

Eyes for Brazil

According to the World Health Organization, 284 million people worldwide suffer from poor vision simply because they do not have access to or cannot afford care. In some countries, a pair of eyewear costs more than a month’s salary. Poor vision negatively impacts a child’s ability to learn in school and robs an adult of independence, mobility and quality of life. (onesight.org)

Many people across the globe cannot see clearly because they do not have the money to purchase new eyeglasses. The National Junior Beta Club at HCA is trying to change that situation. We are collecting old glasses to give to a Lens Crafters representative to take to Brazil.

Help support our mission, entitled Eyes for Brazil, by giving your used glasses to any member of the National Junior Beta Club today!  To learn more, visit www.onesight.org.

Middle School Chapel January 20, 2012