Spelling Bee Champ- "Moving On Up!"


 

On January 19, 2012, Laurens Academy hosted the annual Regional Spelling Bee. One of our eighth graders, Jacob Griffin, was the winner of the spelling bee and will be advancing to the State level. We are very proud of everyone who participated and also want to congratulate Jacob and wish him luck in his next Spelling Bee.
 

 Current News

3rd Grade Habitat Boxes

3rd Grade Habitat Boxes
Ms. Graham's 3rd grade science class created habitat boxes to go along with a unit study.  The students displayed both their knowledge of the subject and creativity with these projects! 

It's the "Season" for Miracles

It's the "Season" for Miracles
Our Varsity Boys Basketball team played a close game with Anderson Christian that ended with a miraculous game-winning shot from Billy Rockefeller after he received a perfect pass from Jonathan Maddox
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Lower School Christmas Program

Lower School Christmas Program
The annual lower school Christmas program was held Tuesday evening, December 7.  Mr. Matt Freeman directed first through fifth grade in both traditional Christmas songs and hymns. 
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Kindergarten Pow Wow

Kindergarten Pow Wow
The K4 and K5 kindergarten classes celebrated Thanksgiving with a pow wow Friday, November 18.  Parents visited the school and watched the student presentations. 
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Drug Awareness Door Contest

Drug Awareness Door Contest
During Drug Awareness Week homerooms competed in a Door Decoration Contest.
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LA Book Fair- Oct. 19-Oct. 27

LA Book Fair- Oct. 19-Oct. 27
Don't miss the LA semi-annual Book Fair October 19- 27 in the LA Library!!
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Seniors Recognized

Seniors Recognized
Three seniors were recognized prior to Friday night's game against Jefferson Davis.
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Laurens Academy Mathletes

by: Sydney Halbert

Laurens Academy Mathletes
Laurens Academy students attended the SCISA Middle School Math Meet recently in Orangeburg with their math teacher, Ms. Emily Burrows.
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LA '08 Alum Crowned Clemson Queen

LA '08 Alum Crowned Clemson Queen
Hannah Caviness '08 was crowned the 2011 Clemson Homecoming Queen at halftime of the Clemson football game against Boston College on Saturday.
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2011 Homecoming Court

2011 Homecoming Court
Senior Maureen Reese was crowned our 2011 Homecoming Queen Friday night. Charlotte Mitchell was crowned Senior Princess along with Junior Princess Anna Crews, Sophomore Princess Stine Storgaard and Freshman Princess Brook Knight.
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Queens Come Home

Queens Come Home
This year was our 11th Homecoming and several of our former Homecoming Queens returned home.
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See You at the Pole

See You at the Pole
As the sun rose, teachers and students of all ages gathered for See You at the Pole Wednesday morning. Matt Freeman, FCA Sponsor, led a program of prayers for our families, our school, our churches and our nation.
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Hero Essay Contest

Hero Essay Contest
Students were asked to write essays on whom they considered to be a hero. Choosing the grade winners was a tough decision. Congratulations to our "Hero" essay winners! Essay Slideshow-Watch in Fullscreen
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 ‭(Hidden)‬ 2011-2012 Supply Lists

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Upcoming Events

Friday, 27 January, 2012 at 4:00 PM
MSG vs King
Friday, 27 January, 2012 at 5:00 PM
MSBB vs King
Friday, 27 January, 2012 at 6:00 PM
VGB vs King
Friday, 27 January, 2012 at 7:30 PM
VBB vs King
Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 at 6:00 PM
VGB vs. Wardlaw
Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 at 7:30 PM
VBB vs. Wardlaw
Friday, 03 February, 2012 at 4:00 PM
MSGB at Newberry
Friday, 03 February, 2012 at 5:00 PM
MSBB at Newberry
Friday, 03 February, 2012 at 6:00 PM
VGB at Newberry
Friday, 03 February, 2012 at 7:30 PM
VBB at Newberry

 Become a Host Family in 2012

Would you be interested in becoming a host family for an international student next school year? If so, please email tculbertson@laurensacademy.com to receive more information.

 Parent Prayer Meeting

A Parent Prayer meeting will be held Friday, January 27 @ 8:10 in the office.

 ‭(Hidden)‬ Summer PREP

Everyone knows that great athletes are made in the off season.  If it works for athletes, why not students?  Keep practicing and learning while you're having fun over the summer by checking out these online math games.
www.math-play.com
www.hotmath.com
www.sheppardsoftware.com
www.netrover.com
www.mcek12tn.net
www.esolhelp.com
www.crctlessons.com
www.coolmath.com

Also get your SAT/ACT Question of the Day. You'll answer over 150 questions this summer just by answering 2 questions a day. Go to
ACT Question of the Day
SAT Question of the Day

Reading is the very best way to raise your college test scores.  Get started on your ARP reading and visit the library on Tuesdays from 4 to 8 pm.

Have a safe and fun summer!

 ARP Homeconnect

Parents you are encouraged to go online and sign up for email alerts about the ARP Program. One of the main reasons we wanted to upgrade our ARP program was to give parents the ability to keep track of their student's progress. Many of the questions you have about scores on tests or whether a student actually took at test can be answered here. Go to ARP Homeconnect to sign up.

 Staff Birthdays

January Birthdays

Marie Burrows-1

Lisa Suttles-9

Emily Burrows-24

 Pow Wow Photo Gallery