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HRCA News & Events
04/27/10 Academy Exceeds Plans for Fall 2010
Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA), which opened in 2008, remains on track with its goal of adding one grade level per year until serving grades K-12. In January, the school announced plans to open grade 4 this Fall. Due to increased interest and enrollment, the school is expanding its plans by also adding grade 5 for the 2010-11 school year.
Admissions for grades K-5 is underway, with limited seating available in all grades. Tuition for half-day kindergarten is $3,600 and $4,600 for grades 1-5. In addition to its regular classes, HRCA offers Art, Music, and Latin classes for home schoolers on a weekly basis throughout the school year. The cost is $40/month for Art or Music, $50/month for Latin, or $75/month for two classes.
This Spring, the school hosted its first annual Science Fair and Art Show. Pastor Chris Gambos of New Salem Church, Mrs. Trish Routt of Our Animal Love In-Home Pet Care, and Mr. Mike Hanson served as judges. Students in grades 1-3 participated with awards given to Riley Butler (1st grade - Best Overall Project), Harris Sparks (1st grade - Best Scientific Method), and Caleb Hyman (3rd grade - Best Biblical Application).
(Best Overall Project: Riley Butler, 1st Grade)
(Best Scientific Method: Harris Sparks, 1st Grade)
(Best Biblical Application: Caleb Hyman, 3rd Grade)
On Friday, May 14, the school will host its 3rd annual fundraising golf tournament at The Preserve Golf and Country Club near Jordan Lake. Golfers (individual players or teams) may register on-line at www.HawRiverChristian.org. The event includes breakfast (sponsored by Al’s Diner), 18 holes of golf, putting green, driving range, golf cart, goody bag, beverage cart and snacks, contests, raffle drawings, winning prizes, and a buffet lunch in the clubhouse. Sponsorships are still available for local businesses seeking advertising that benefits a great cause.
This Summer, HRCA staff, board members, and parents will be attending the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) national conference in Durham on June 17-19. This is a great resource for prospective families in Chatham County who are considering classical Christian education.
For more information about admissions, the golf tournament, or the ACCS conference, please contact the school office at 919-533-4139 or visit www.HawRiverChristian.org. Families who are interested in applying for admissions are also encouraged to schedule a school tour.
2/23/10 Employment Opportunities for 2010-2011
As Haw River Christian Academy continues to grow and flourish under God's direction, we are currently accepting teacher applications for the 2010-2011 school year for the positions of grammar school teacher and Junior Kindergarten teacher. Interested applicants may download an application here.
The Personnel Committee plans to accept applications and perform interviews beginning immediately and continuing until the ideal candidate is found. If you are interested in either position, please submit your application and required written responses as soon as possible.
02/01/10 3rd Annual Golf Classic Tournament
Our 3rd annual fundraising golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 14 at The Preserve Golf & Country Club. Avid golfers can soak up the beauty and rural atmosphere of scenic Chatham County on The Preserve's signature 18-hole golf course, located between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, near Jordan Lake. Sponsors will receive recognition and visibility before, during, and after the event. All proceeds directly benefit the school.
Registration and Payment Deadline: Friday, May 7, 2010
REGISTER BY APRIL 15 TO ENTER A SPECIAL DRAWING FOR A FREE ROUND OF GOLF!
Event Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
(check-in and breakfast at 8:00 a.m., tournament begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Event Info:
$95/individual player or $350/team of 4
$25/player for contest package (putting green, 2 closest to the pin, 2 mulligans, 1 longest drive, and 1 ticket for raffle of choice)
Player package includes 18 holes, driving range, putting green, golf cart, event goody bag, breakfast (sponsored by Al's Diner), and lunch buffet.
Great raffles and prizes, too!
Registration & Sponsorship Information
Players can register on-line (see below) or via the mail.
To download the brochure and registration form, click here.
Sponsorships are available for corporate level, golf cart, score card, putting green, driving range, and holes. For more information, please contact Kelly Butler.
Make Payments On-line (golfers only)
(If you choose to pay on-line, please mail your registration form to:
HRCA, Attn: Golf Classic, 29-A Rock Springs Church Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
Register via PayPal
Add individual player entry to cart ($95)
Add individual contest entry to cart ($25)
Add team (4 players) entry to cart ($350)
Add team contest entry to cart ($100)
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Add individual player entry to cart ($95)
Add individual contest entry to cart ($25)
Add a team (4 players) entry to cart ($350)
Add a team contest to cart ($100)
01/19/10 Open House at HRCA
Haw River Christian Academy looks ahead to its third year while Chatham County takes notice. In a year’s time, the school’s student enrollment has doubled and the benefits of its teaching are being recognized by many local families. The public is invited to see firsthand how this new school is becoming a unique, educational alternative for the community. Its upcoming Open House is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the school’s current facility, Rock Springs Baptist Church. This event serves as an excellent venue for interested families to tour the school facility, view student work, talk with faculty, and meet parents of enrolled students.
Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) eagerly begins its third academic school year in the Fall of 2010. It has come a long way in a few short years as Chatham County’s premier classical Christian school. HRCA seeks to educate students with excellent classical academics that are taught as an integrated whole, with the Scriptures at the center serving as the hub of all knowledge. As a result, students learn to interrelate and examine knowledge, allowing them to view their studies as a unified effort. Its classical teaching methodology blended with a biblical worldview, uniform code, and emphasis on Christian values and traditional manners is making it an attractive educational option.
HRCA currently offers kindergarten (half-day) and grades 1-3. It will add fourth grade for the 2010-2011 school year, with plans to continue adding one grade per year until serving grades K-12. In addition to its regular classes, HRCA offers art, music and Latin classes for homeschoolers on a weekly basis throughout the school year.
The admissions process, for the 2010-11 school year, opens to the general public on February 1. New applicants submitting applications by March 15 will receive half off the application fee. There is limited seating in all grades, so it is best to get your application in early.
Interested families are also encouraged to schedule a tour by contacting the School Office at 533-4139 or to visit the school’s website, www.HawRiverChristian.org, as an additional resource.
01/04/10 Fall Admissions and Open House
Happy New Year to our HRCA families, prospective families, and supporters! We are blessed to be looking ahead to our third year of operation! This Fall, we will be opening up Grade 4, becoming a K-4 school.
Our admissions process is now underway, with our current families and corporation members, January 1-31. Admissions then opens to the General Public on February 1.
The Spring Open House will be Thursday, February 4 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. This is a great way to tour our facility, talk with staff, meet other parents, become familiar with our curriculum, and more!
If you are interested in HRCA, we also encourage you to schedule a tour by contacting the School Office.
10/9/09 Fall Corporation Meeting information
This is a short reminder that the fall corporation meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the school. There will be updates presented from the board, administration, finance committee, parent teacher foundation, fundraising committee, etc.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
08/14/09 PTF Back-to-School Fun & Fundraiser
As the Summer break is winding down, it's time to start gearing up for the new school year! The PTF (Parent-Teacher Fellowship) of Haw River Christian Academy is hosting a Back-to-School kick-off at Monkey Joe's in Cary on Friday, August 28 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Monkey Joe's is touted as the Triangle's largest indoor inflatable facility.
HRCA will get 25% of every admission during that time frame. Please invite your friends, family, church members, and neighbors for a great time of fun and fellowship!
Also, anyone in need of a birthday party venue? Take note that Monkey Joe's will give the school a bonus $25.00 for booking a future party during our event!
Monkey Joe's is located at 1747 Walnut Street in Cary. Their phone number is 461-7171. Visit their web site, www.monkeyjoes.com, for more information.
Hope to see you there!
4/27/2009 HRCA School Wishlist
The items below are things we need for day-to-day operations. They would always be appreciated as donations. There are also a few larger items (*) that are not in the budget that would make great additions to our school.
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*Heavy-duty staplers (one per
room/total 6) with staple cartridges
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*Adult size, sharp scissors
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Masking tape
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Scotch tape
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White copier paper
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Colored copier paper
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White cardstock
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Coated, multi-color paper clips
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Post-it notes in a variety of sizes
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*Laser printer with toner cartridges (our inkjet is inefficient and expensive)
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Small legal pads
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1.5” three ring binders
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Plastic rulers
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*Laminating machine (Received 4/24/09!!)
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Dry erase markers and erasers
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Desktop calculator with paper tape
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White-out correction fluid
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Highlighters, ink pens, mechanical pencils
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Monetary donations for copier toner/drum
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Paper plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and utensils
We appreciate your continued support of our school!
03/27/09 Academy Opens Doors to Homeschoolers
Haw River Christian Academy (HRCA) is not only opening up another grade this Fall, serving grades K-3, but also expanding its student body to include homeschooling families. The school will be offering Music and Latin classes for interested families. Registration is now open for the 2009-10 school year, which begins in September.
As part of the classical Christian curriculum, Latin is introduced to the Academy’s students beginning in the 3rd grade. Homeschooling families who are seeking outside assistance in this subject may consider enrolling their child(ren), grades 2-5 (ages 7-10 by August 31, 2009) in the school’s program. Pastor Jerry Ward, Pittsboro Church of the Nazarene, will be teaching the class. He graduated in 2001 with a religion degree from Trevecca Nazarene University. He continued his education at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, eventually returning to the South to attend Duke Divinity School.
Music classes, for grades 2-5 (ages 7-10 by August 31, 2009), will also be available to homeschoolers. The class is taught by a local parent and member of the school, Amanda Sparks, who holds a degree in music performance (voice) and an endorsement for teaching music. She is classically trained in piano, voice, and several instruments.
Students are taught proper singing technique, how to sing in harmony, and performance skills while learning hymns and quality songs. They also study beginning music theory including rhythm pattern repetition, reading and writing simple music notation, and beginning music vocabulary. Students are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra and begin to identify them while listening to selected classical music literature. There is also an emphasis on music history and music genre. During the Spring semester, the students will learn to play the recorder.
Tuition for the Latin class, which meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at HRCA from 9:00-9:45 A.M. (with review materials provided for Monday and Friday) is $50.00/month per child. The Music class, scheduled for Wednesday mornings from 9:45-10:45 A.M., is $40.00/month per child. Applications, requiring a $50.00 registration fee for either class, are now available. Students may register for both classes, specially priced at $75.00/month per child, with a $75.00 registration fee. Seating is limited.
For more information or to request an application, please call the School Office at 919-533-4139 or visit the school’s web site: www.HawRiverChristian.org.
02/24/09 General Enrollment Begins
HRCA has opened the enrollment process to the general public.
Applications are now available for the 2009-10 school year. We will be offering Kindergarten (half-day) - Grade 3. Space is limited!
Tuition: Kindergarten = $3,600, Grades 1-3 = $4,600 (includes 2 school uniforms)
Weekly tours are available, including a class visit.
For more information or to request an application, please email: info@hawriverchristian.org or call the School Office at 533-4139.
02/10/09 2nd Annual Golf Classic Tournament
Our 2nd annual fundraising golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 15th at The Preserve Golf & Country Club. Avid golfers can soak up the beauty and rural atmosphere of scenic Chatham County on The Preserve's signature 18-hole golf course, located between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill, near Jordan Lake. Sponsors will receive recognition and visibility before, during, and after the event. All proceeds directly benefit the school.
Registration and Payment Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2009
REGISTER BY APRIL 15 TO ENTER A SPECIAL DRAWING FOR A FREE ROUND OF GOLF!
Event Date: Friday, May 15, 2009
(check-in and breakfast at 8:00 a.m., tournament begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Event Info:
$95/individual player or $350/team of 4
$25/player for contest package (putting green, 2 closest to the pin, 4 mulligans, 1 longest drive, and 1 ticket for raffle of choice)
Player package includes 18 holes, driving range, putting green, golf cart, event goody bag, breakfast (sponsored by Al's Diner), and lunch buffet.
Great raffles and exciting silent auction items too!
Registration & Sponsorship Information
Players can register on-line (see below) or via the mail.
To download the brochure and registration form, click here.
Sponsorships are available for corporate level, golf cart, score card, putting green, driving range, and holes. For more information, please contact Kelly Butler.
Make Payments On-line (golfers only)
(If you choose to pay on-line, please mail your registration form to:
HRCA, Attn: Golf Classic, 29-A Rock Springs Church Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
Register via PayPal
Add individual player entry to cart ($95)
Add individual contest entry to cart ($25)
Add team (4 players) entry to cart ($350)
Add team contest entry to cart ($100)
View Cart
Register via Google CheckOut
Add individual player entry to cart ($95)
Add individual contest entry to cart ($25)
Add a team (4 players) entry to cart ($350)
Add a team contest to cart ($100)
12/28/08 HRCA Open House
As we prepare to turn the calendar year, it's already time to think about the next school year!
Haw River Christian Academy will host its Open House to kick-off registration for the 2009-10 school year.
Please join us on Thursday, January 15 with a flexible facility tour time from 5:00-7:00 p.m. followed by an Information Session from 7:00-7:30 p.m.
For 2009, grades K-3 will be available, with plans to continue adding one grade per year until serving K-12.
Tuition for (half-day) kindergarten is $3600 and Grades 1-3 is $4600, which includes 2 school uniforms.
Tours are also available every Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Please R.S.V.P. with the School Office by Monday, 533-4139.
If your child is not eligible for enrollment yet, we do encourage joining the Corporation to become more involved. Longevity of membership also becomes a deciding factor if we get into a wait list situation in future years. Our class size is currently ~8 students per grade, based on our current facility's accommodations.
12/8/08 HRCA Raffles Motorbike at First Sunday
December 8, 2008
HRCA Press Release - Raffle winner (photo included, by Kelly Butler)
by: Kelly Butler
(919)533-4139
kelly@hawriverchristian.org
HRCA Raffles A Motorbike at First Sunday
Representatives of Haw River Christian Academy conducted the official drawing
for the winner of a 2008 Honda youngsters motorcycle, raffled at the end of First
Sunday on December 7. The bike was one of two, each valued at $1700.00,
donated to the school this Fall by a Chatham County family.
Drew Whitehead, a 5-year old kindergarten student at the school, was the lucky
winner. All ticket sale proceeds will go directly to the school, which as a private
school depends solely on tuition and money raised through donations and
fundraising activities.
The school’s fundraising committee decided to begin raffling one of the bikes in
early November, with the drawing date set on the same day as Pittsboro’s
Christmas parade and First Sunday. The bike drew a lot of attention as it was
displayed during the street parade on the school’s decorated trailer surrounded
by several students. No plans have been made for the second donated bike yet.
11/14/08 YMCA Press Release
November 14, 2008
HRCA Press Release - YMCA
by: Kelly Butler
(919)533-4139
kelly@hawriverchristian.org
HRCA and Chatham YMCA Partner in PE Classes
After its doors opened in early September, Haw River Christian Academy and the
Chatham YMCA teamed up to offer weekly physical education classes to its
students. The YMCA’s fitness program successfully complements HRCA’s
classical Christian curriculum, which caters to students’ growing minds and
bodies through rigorous academics, exposure to the arts, spiritual development,
and physical wellness.
The YMCA proposed the idea to the school this Summer. When asked what
inspired it, Jennifer Sipe, Youth Program Director, said, “The Chatham YMCA is
interested in helping children be healthy and what better way than offering PE
classes to the Academy.” The school immediately welcomed their proposal.
Amanda Sparks, Grammar School Principal, expressed, “We were enthusiastic
and appreciative to learn of the YMCA's interest in becoming a part of our school
through this service. Being a new school, our resources are definitely limited,
and to have a local Christian organization get involved is truly an answered
prayer.”
In regards to the logistics of the program, Sipe explained, “The class will be
learning all the basics of physical fitness along with some age appropriate motor
skills. We will be playing freeze dance, bombardment pins, speedball, scooter
soccer, to name just a few. We also hope to teach them that playing games,
sports, and being active is fun!”
In addition to physical fitness, the YMCA’s involvement complements the
philosophy of HRCA’s role in ministering to Christian families. “In every Y
program we teach the core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
In addition to our core values we will be teaching the importance of eating
healthy and making exercise a part of their daily lives,” commented Sipe. These
life lessons tie into HRCA’s biblical worldview teaching, which is integrated into
all subjects. Sparks explained, “God created our bodies so that we may do His
work. All of our efforts in life are to be directed towards His glory, even exercise.
In addition, some of our students will naturally be gifted in athletics; these gifts
need to be nurtured as God can use us in so many different arenas here on
earth.”
As a new school with a limited budget and minimal resources, HRCA embraces
the community’s efforts, such as the Chatham YMCA, to support it. Additionally,
Rock Spring Baptist Church’s lease of their education wing and the school’s
teachers, staff, and volunteers, who wholeheartedly believe in its vision and
goals, all contribute to it being a successful education option in Chatham County.
HRCA currently offers kindergarten (half-day) through grade 2, with plans to add
one grade per year until serving K-12. Weekly tours are available and may be
scheduled with the school office, 919-533-4139. More information is also
available on the school’s web site, www.hawriverchristian.org.
11/4/08 Fall Corporation Meeting
We will hold our Fall Corporation Meeting Thursday 11/7 at 6:30 p.m. at Rock Spring Baptist Church. Emails and phone calls have been made to all corporation members. We are also inviting other interested parties, such as those that are considering future enrollment for their children, to joine.
We will serve pizza at 6:00 p.m. If you will be there for dinner, please contact Sean Butler (sean@hawriverchristian.org) to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday night!
10/1/08 Fall Fundraiser News
Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner:
You're invited to a Fall fundraiser to benefit Haw River Christian Academy:
Saturday, October 11 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Spaghetti dinner (pasta, salad, bread, dessert, beverage) hosted at Pittsboro Baptist Church, 121 West Salisbury Street, downtown Pittsboro.
Advance tickets are on sale: Adults - $7.00; Children (ages 3-12) - $3.50
Take-out plates will be available.
Tickets will also be for sale at the door.
We also have a great silent auction* line-up including 1/2 ct. diamond earrings, 2 professional local photographers' portrait packages, 2 Seiko watches, autographed athletic attire, gift certificates, and more! This is a great chance to treat yourself to something fun or do a little early Christmas shopping!
*We are still accepting auction donations if anyone is interested in an easy way to advertise and support a great cause.
At 6:30 p.m., there will be a time of music with the PBC Praise Team, including a short performance by the HRCA students!
For more information, please call the school office at 533-4139.
Thank you for your continued interest and support,
Kelly Butler
HRCA Fundraising Chair
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8/29/08 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
August 29, 2008
HRCA Cuts the Ribbon for Classes to Begin
The Board members of Haw River Christian Academy cut the ribbon for the school’s grand opening ceremony held on Tuesday, August 26. Staff members, parents, students, and local supporters participated in the celebration. Chatham County’s new private Christian school is located at Rock Spring Baptist Church, along Highway 15-501 North between Pittsboro and Chapel Hill. Classes begin September 2 for Kindergarten (half-day) to Grade 2.
Space is available for families seeking to educate their children with a non-denominational classical Christian curriculum, which integrates rigorous academics with a biblical worldview. In addition to the basic subjects, the curriculum blends in Latin, classic literature, great works of art, classical music, and physical education. Beyond subject matter, classical education develops skills that are essential in higher education and throughout life - independent
scholarship, critical thinking, logical analysis, and a love for learning. There is an emphasis on discipline, routines, personal appearance (e.g. school uniforms), traditional manners, and respect for authority.
HRCA is a member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools. There are approximately 200 of these schools across America. Cary Christian School,located in Wake County, and Rockbridge Academy in Maryland provided assistance and experience that helped HRCA open its doors for the 2008-09 school year. The school plans to add one or two grades per year until serving grades K-12. The tuition breakdown is: Kindergarten for $360/month and Grades 1-2 for $460/month. Tuition is based on 10 months and includes 2 school uniforms.
The vision for this school began with a group of local parents in February 2007who sought an alternative education for their children. With the commitment, dedication, and sacrifices of this group, the school has taken shape and accomplished many tasks since its inception such as filing for 501(c)3 non-profit status, forming a Board, writing documentation, seeking an initial location, hiring staff and enrolling students, facility preparations, and lots more.
Tours are available and may be scheduled with the school office, 919-533-4139.