2014 “Fall Away” Retreat
Dear Junior High Parent:
The Academy staff is looking forward to the Junior High retreat: “Fall Away.” Our goal is to focus on the Lord’s plan for the students’ lives and to encourage them to grow in Him. We also see this as a time for the students and staff to grow in their personal relationships by spending time together away from academic boundaries. Our theme for this year’s retreat is"TBA".
The Academy teaching staff will be chaperoning the students and serving as counselors. The adult team will consist of the following leaders: Mr. Tim Pearce, Miss Elizabeth Callaghan, Mr. Voges, junior and senior members of our high school Student Leadership Council and others. Academy administrative staff will also be attending portions of the retreat. If you are a parent and you are interested in going with us, please talk to Mr. Pearce. The cost will be $80.00.
The following information addresses the details of the retreat:
Date: Depart, Wednesday, September 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Return, Friday, September 26, at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Warm Beach Christian Retreat Center
Students will be assigned to cabins. Leaders will be assigning students to groups. All attempts will be made to assign students to cabins with friends.
Activities: Recreational team building, singing, special speaker for worship\chapel services. During the day, there will be one to two hours of free time.
Optional activities such as the high ropes course and horseback riding are available at the additional cost of $10.00, per event, payable to Grace Academy. Space is limited for these extra activities so please sign up for these in the office. More details to follow.
***YOU MAY BEGIN REGISTERING ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS IN THE FALL***
Required?: The retreat is optional. However it is our desire that every student attend. This is a once a year event that is important to school spirit and team building. If you do not wish your child to attend, he will be allowed to stay home with an excused absence. In the case of sporting events or the like during the retreat, we can work with your schedule. Just let me know.
Cost: Every attempt has been made to keep the cost minimal while providing the best facilities, activities, and meals possible (please let us know if your child is a vegetarian or has other special meal requirements).
$80.00 per student (includes transportation, housing, and meals).
Registration deadline is September .
*Please pay all money to the office. Wait until school begins in the Fall.
JH “Fall Away”
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Bring: Bible, pen, paper (notepad/ journal), sleeping bag, pillow, toothpaste & toothbrush, underwear, several pairs of socks, two pairs of shoes\ boots, modest swimsuit (one piece for girls) and towel, bath towels, at least two changes of clothing, sweatshirt/ coat, personal items, snacks to share in cabins, spending money for snacks at the book/gift shop. Because of limited vehicle space requirements, please bring only one bag (duffel or backpack type). No electronic devices.
If your child has medications to be taken during the retreat, please provide written instructions, including authorization for the adult staff to administer the medication, and give it to Miss Esp.
Washington State laws state: Prescription medications as well as over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol and cough drops, require the following:
• appropriate form (available in the office) completed and signed by the parent and the doctor.
• medicine in its original container.
The office doesn't have the time to pursue this on the day of the event. Those in charge of the events need to communicate to the parents in advance that arrangements to dispense medication on an overnight trip (or all day trip) must be taken care of prior to the day of the event. Also, those in charge of the event should also plan in advance to prepare a first aide kit(s).
Dear Junior High Parent:
The Academy staff is looking forward to the Junior High retreat: “Fall Away.” Our goal is to focus on the Lord’s plan for the students’ lives and to encourage them to grow in Him. We also see this as a time for the students and staff to grow in their personal relationships by spending time together away from academic boundaries. Our theme for this year’s retreat is"TBA".
The Academy teaching staff will be chaperoning the students and serving as counselors. The adult team will consist of the following leaders: Mr. Tim Pearce, Miss Elizabeth Callaghan, Mr. Voges, junior and senior members of our high school Student Leadership Council and others. Academy administrative staff will also be attending portions of the retreat. If you are a parent and you are interested in going with us, please talk to Mr. Pearce. The cost will be $80.00.
The following information addresses the details of the retreat:
Date: Depart, Wednesday, September 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Return, Friday, September 26, at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Warm Beach Christian Retreat Center
Students will be assigned to cabins. Leaders will be assigning students to groups. All attempts will be made to assign students to cabins with friends.
Activities: Recreational team building, singing, special speaker for worship\chapel services. During the day, there will be one to two hours of free time.
Optional activities such as the high ropes course and horseback riding are available at the additional cost of $10.00, per event, payable to Grace Academy. Space is limited for these extra activities so please sign up for these in the office. More details to follow.
***YOU MAY BEGIN REGISTERING ONCE SCHOOL BEGINS IN THE FALL***
Required?: The retreat is optional. However it is our desire that every student attend. This is a once a year event that is important to school spirit and team building. If you do not wish your child to attend, he will be allowed to stay home with an excused absence. In the case of sporting events or the like during the retreat, we can work with your schedule. Just let me know.
Cost: Every attempt has been made to keep the cost minimal while providing the best facilities, activities, and meals possible (please let us know if your child is a vegetarian or has other special meal requirements).
$80.00 per student (includes transportation, housing, and meals).
Registration deadline is September .
*Please pay all money to the office. Wait until school begins in the Fall.
JH “Fall Away”
Page- Two
Bring: Bible, pen, paper (notepad/ journal), sleeping bag, pillow, toothpaste & toothbrush, underwear, several pairs of socks, two pairs of shoes\ boots, modest swimsuit (one piece for girls) and towel, bath towels, at least two changes of clothing, sweatshirt/ coat, personal items, snacks to share in cabins, spending money for snacks at the book/gift shop. Because of limited vehicle space requirements, please bring only one bag (duffel or backpack type). No electronic devices.
If your child has medications to be taken during the retreat, please provide written instructions, including authorization for the adult staff to administer the medication, and give it to Miss Esp.
Washington State laws state: Prescription medications as well as over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol and cough drops, require the following:
• appropriate form (available in the office) completed and signed by the parent and the doctor.
• medicine in its original container.
The office doesn't have the time to pursue this on the day of the event. Those in charge of the events need to communicate to the parents in advance that arrangements to dispense medication on an overnight trip (or all day trip) must be taken care of prior to the day of the event. Also, those in charge of the event should also plan in advance to prepare a first aide kit(s).
