Hello There! We are super excited to share the very first summer issue of the STAR POINTE ACADEMY newsletter! Each month leading up to September, we will release a new issue to keep our families informed and intrigued as we prepare for the launch of the coolest school in Hampton Roads! Our prayer is that you are enjoying your summer vacation and we can’t wait to see you soon. <smiles and blessings>

Thank You We would like to extend a special, ‘Thank You’ to the parents and students who helped us paint, assemble, decorate, and construct all sorts of things at our new facility. Your willing hands and hearts are much appreciated. We also say, ‘Thank You’ to all of our families and special friends who attended and/or prayed for the STAR POINTE ACADEMY ribbon cutting ceremony on June 9th. Your presence and support meant so much to us. Several city officials and community leaders spoke about the wondrous plans for our school and we are sincerely thankful to have such a beautiful circle of supporters. Thanks again

Summer Issue 1

Welcome Aboard! We have several new families that have made the decision to do school differently with us. We are filled with joy to have you on our team and we welcome you with open arms

Summer Book Let’s read a book together as a school! At the recommendation of our Bible/History teacher, Mrs. McDaniel, we are requesting that each student read the C. S. Lewis classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and parents, we invite you to read along with your child(ren) as well. Whether lounging on the couch or gathered around a campfire, we encourage you to bring back the art of storytelling to your next few family nights!

Across the pages of this captivating summer read, four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie— step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years.

This is a stand-alone read that is packed full of Biblical undertones. Have fun searching for comparisons and to add a bit of theatrics as you read, try using different voices and acting out parts of the book.

Creativity Café We wouldn’t dare give homework over the summer, but we want to give your brains a little boost prior to the school year! Students, please choose one of the activities below and create something wonderful that reflects on the book we are reading together. Don’t worry—this assignment will not be graded, but you must show your utmost level of creativity. Save your project to be included in your annual summative portfolio if you’d like.

Create a comic strip about one of your favorite scenes in the book Design a costume that one of the characters would wear Create an original recipe just for Narnia Record a clay animation of one of the scenes in the book Write an extension of one of the chapters in the story Use Minecraft to replicate the land of Narnia Pretend that you are interviewing one of the characters on your very own talk show or news special Use materials around the house to make a miniature version of the wardrobe or castle in the book Make an original board game based on the themes and scenes in the book Come up with your own project to reflect what you read in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Calling All STAR POINTE Scholars! We’d like you to help us decide on our school colors and our school mascot. Would you like our colors to be lime green, orange, and pink? Should we be the STAR POINTE Craisins or Beavers? It’s all up to you. There will be a link placed on our school website at: www.schooloftheirdreams.com. You may cast your vote there as you try hard to suggest colors and a mascot that’ll make others say, “Wow! That school is awesome!”

What’s the Best Way to Beat Summer Boredom? Try something new like these origami projects.

Check These Out As if we all don’t have better things to do, but… sometimes you stumble across some pretty neat stuff on the Internet. Here are a few things that have recently caught my attention. Enjoy!

FAINTING GOATS

WATERMELON CARVING

GOOGLE’S GLASS DOME OFFICE

PARENT UNIVERSITY

L I G H T A F I R E

Reserve your seat at this year’s

PARENT

UNIVERSITY

A workshop convention sponsored by the instructional leadership team at

STAR POINTE ACADEMY

At this two-day conference, parents of STAR POINTE students

will experience:

A NEW & DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

+ HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES FROM CORE & CUSTOM CLASSES

OFFERED AT STAR POINTE +

AN INSIDE LOOK AT WHAT’S TO COME IN YOUR SON or

DAUGHTER’S EDUSOCIAL JOURNEY +

WEB 3.0 QUICK COURSES

Save the Date

AUGUST 12 – 13, 2016 S T A R P O I N T E A C A D E M Y

Friday the 12th

7:00pm – 8:30pm

OPENING NIGHT

(adults only please)

Saturday the 13th

9:30am – 11:30am

BREAKFAST + SESSION ONE

11:30am – 12:30pm

LUNCH BREAK + FAMILY ACTIVITY

12:30pm – 2:30pm

SESSION TWO + QUICK COURSES

2:30pm – 3:30pm

PARENT GRADUATION CEREMONY

We Want Your Junk Do you have a computer monitor or CPU tower that’s been hanging out in your garage collecting dust or do you know of someone who is considering upgrading and wants to get rid of their old computer? Well, please send us these relics—we’d love to have them! Our students will dissect and reconstruct dilapidated computers as they explore their inner workings. Contact the school to schedule a drop-off time. Thank you in advance

God Can’t Fail When describing the capabilities of God, one might think of these words: POWERFUL, STRONG, and ENDLESS. We could go on to say that God is FLAWLESS and MATCHLESS because He cannot fail. God can do anything except mess up. What assurance that gives us in all uncertainties. Think about it—this big ol’ heavy Earth on which we reside is being held up by this thing called gravity that God created and we can trust that He knows exactly how to prevent us from falling out of orbit. God has everything under control and He specializes in the unthinkable! What are you trusting God to do in your life? Try leaning on the scriptures above and know that to God the hard stuff is easy. Have a great summer!

"Is anything too difficult for the LORD? …

Genesis 18:14

'Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the

heavens and the earth by Your great power

and by Your outstretched arm!

Nothing is too difficult for You.

Jeremiah 32:17

And looking at them Jesus said to them,

"With people this is impossible, but with God

all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26