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MJCA POPS CONCERT
Our MJCA chorus and band combined on Tuesday night (5/5) for an evening of Broadway classics and American standards. Students in our middle school and high school choirs, along with all of our middle and high school bands, collaborated on a variety of numbers from America's favorite musical scores. Student soloists and ensembles made the night even more memorable. Thanks to Cindy Roberts and Mitzi Lundy for organizing a great platform to highlight our students' talents!
High school band performed selections from Grease!
High school chorus delivers a chilling performance from Sweeney Todd!
Sixth grade band performed American classic anthems.
Middle school chorus performed selections from the score of Enchanted.
Middle school band performed selections from The Sound of Music.
High school ensemble took the audience back to childhood with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"!
High school guys bring the house down with their performance of "Barbara Ann"!
High school band also performed a Motown medley along with selections from West Side Story and The Incredibles. ____________________________________ ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM
One of the many outstanding programs offered by the MJCA library is the Accelerated Reader Program. Elementary and middle school students are able to read supplied books and demonstrate comprehension on those texts by successfully completing AR testing. With each success, students are able to accrue points that can be spent in the annual AR store. Last Friday (5/15), elementary students were able to spend their points on a variety of items. The library was packed with display tables and students clamoring to spend their well-earned points. Congratulations to these readers!
Two high scoring elementary students spend their points at the Accelerated Reader store! ____________________________________ TSSAA STUDENT-ATHLETES SECONDARY
Some of MJCA's hardest working students are also our hardest working athletes. The Tennessee Secondary School Association Athletic Association recently recogized a very special group of these student-athletes. The TSSAA Student-Athlete Award of Merit was issued to all of our high school players who maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher during the season of their sport(s). We are so proud of these young men and women. They represent MJCA with excellence! ____________________________________ SENIOR DINNER 2009
On Friday evening (5/22), seniors and their parents gathered for the annual MJCA senior dinner. This year our MJCA graduates enjoyed a spaghetti dinner prepared by our very own Dawn Reed. Secondary teachers function as waiters and waitresses for the evening, and the event provides a fun time of fellowship for these students and their families in a very fast paced, stressful month. After dinner, everyone made their way to the sanctuary for the senior video, prepared this year by Mrs. Becky Michael. Important senior announcements were made, and senior gifts distributed. Thanks to all who helped to make this evening very special for the Class of 2009!
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MJCA PROM 2009
MJCA students put on their finest, picked up their dates and headed out Saturday night (5/2) to the Mill in Lebanon, Tennessee. The Mill at Lebanon, formerly the L:ebanon Woolen Mill is a revitalized commercial property that provided the perfect setting for an evening on the town. Students began arriving at 6 p.m. and prepared for a MJCA annual tradition, the senior walk. Students took plenty of pictures and enjoyed an assortment of food, including the chaperone favorite, chocolate fountain. After senior walk, our 2009 Prom Prince and Princess were named. This year's winners were juniors, Jeb Cassidy and SarahBeth Walker. Our 2009 Prom King and Queen were Chris Frazier and Kayla Webb!
We would like to offer a special thanks to Mrs. Dana Spence for planning and organizing another successful prom! Thanks for providing an opportunity to make another great memory!!
_________________________________________________ MUSIC IN THE PARKS FESTIVAL MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS
On Saturday, May 9th, our MJCA middle school chorus competed in the Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. They performed three selections in the competition receiving a rating of "Excellent" along with placing 1st in the Single A, Mixed Choir Division. After the performance, students were able to enjoy themselves at the amusement park! We are very proud of our students, and we thank them for representing MJCA so admirably! _________________________________________________ ELEMENTARY CONCERT
Students in MJCA elementary music classes performed for a packed house this Tuesday evening (5/19). Separate student groups performed multiple selections in grades one through five. In addition, the MJCA 4th and 5th grade chorus performed along with the 5th grade band. Mrs. Cindy Roberts, music teacher, and Mrs. Mitzi Lundy, band director, have been working diligently with their elementary music classes to prepare them for this schoolwide peformance. It was evident that their hard work paid off! Congratulations to our elementary musicians!
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING BEGINS
All of the studying and preparation has led to this week for our secondary Advanced Placement students. The first week of May provides each student the opportunity to earn college credit by scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on this national exam. The rigorous Advanced Placement curriculum is designed to both challenge students intellectually, and to prepare them for success in May. On Wednesday (5/6), Mrs. Kitchen's AP Calculus students completed their exam, and Mr. Turner's AP American History students will follow suit on Friday (5/8). Test results can earn students valuable college credit hours. These results are generally reported to schools across the country by the third week in July. We are praying for the success of all of our students this week. Congratulations on all of your hard work! _____________________________________ MJCA PTO
MJCA PTO came through with an outstanding day of encouragement for our faculty and staff on Wednesday (5/6). After a Chick Fil-A sponsored breakfast, snacks and sweets got teachers through the morning hours. Bags of goodies were distributed in teacher classrooms and a catered lunch was provided. Teachers also were able to take advantage of free neck massages and choose one free item from the Spirit Store. Finally, a drawing was held for donated merchandise, and each teacher was selected for a series of special "superlative" awards. Thanks so much to our awesome PTO for making the faculty and staff feel so special! _____________________________________ MJCA SENIORS HONORED
The 2009 Valedictorian, Ryan Dunnewold, and Salutatorian, Paige Hudson, attended a banquet in their honor last Monday (5/11). The top two graduating seniors from each Wilson County high school were invited to attend a luncheon at the Chop House in Lebanon to celebrate their academic achievement. Congratulations to Ryan and Paige on their hard work and outstanding accomplishment! _____________________________________ MJCA ACADEMIC AWARDS SECONDARY
Tuesday night (5/12), the academic achievements of the MJCA secondary students were celebrated. Approximately 170 academic awards were handed out in each discipline underscoring how hard our students work each year. In addition to the specific core classes, attendance awards and the "100% Saint" awards were given. The end of the evening was highlighted by the recognition of Christian character award recipients. These students reflect the mission of MJCA, and more importantly, display the gospel of Jesus Christ on a daily basis. Congratulations to all of these deserving students!!
"One-Hundred Per Cent Saints" represent those students who have attended MJCA for their entire academic career!
Middle school students celebrate attendance awards!
Eighth graders receive art awards!
_____________________________________ NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ELEMENTARY
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy elementary has established a chapter of the new National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) to recognize our most outstanding 4th and 5th grade students. We are designated as a "Founding Chapter" of the National Elementary Honor Society. The NEHS is more than just an honor roll. Students must have a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and they must demonstrate responsibility at school on a regular basis. New members will develop leadership skills that will further strengthen MJCA and our community. Eligible students will receive a membership application to complete and return after the beginning of the new school year. Once applications are verified and reviewed, candidates and parents will be notified, and eligible students will be invited for induction in the chapter. _____________________________________ KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM 2009
The MJCA kindergarten classes put on a very special end of the year performance during the last week of school. This musical ensemble highlighted different regions of the world while communicating how alike we all are. Students dressed in costumes that represented different countries and customs. Kindergarten teachers and Mrs. Mitzi Lundy worked very hard to prepare the kids for this outstanding performance!
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