Mount Pisgah Christian School

Celebrate the Class of 2012

It's graduation time! Please plan to join the Pisgah family for an incredible experience as we celebrate the Class of 2012 in the sanctuary on North Campus.

Baccalaureate                                             

Friday, May 18th   7:00pm  

Commencement

Saturday, May 19th  10:00am

Awe-Inspiring Art

The fifth annual National Art Honor Society Exhibition was a HUGE success! "Thank you to all who attended," said Libby Geiselmayr, US Visual Arts teacher and Pisgah's NAHS Faculty Sponsor. "An even bigger thank you to the Upper School orchestra for serenading us through the evening!"

Pisgah Press: Featured in National Film Project

Pisgah Students Lead Pledge

Pisgah's own Lower School students were invited to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Johns Creek City Council meeting on the National Day of Prayer.

State Playoffs Update

Congratulations to Sarah Scott Lewis, Alexa Hudgins, Alaina Grant, and Natalie Wertymer who all qualified for this Saturday's state track meet. Varsity Girls Tennis advances to the state final four in Clayton County on May 12th. The boys team is in action Monday, May 7th at 3:30 in the quarterfinals at CCR. Also Monday, both Varsity Boys and Girls Golf teams compete at state in Augusta. The Boys State Track meet is May 10-12 in Jefferson. Congratulations to Grant Hicks, Sam Reilly, Carson Howe, Max Aden and Foster Gailey who all qualified.

Results available on Twitter (PisgahAthletics) and Inside the Patriots.

MS Teams Win Five Championships!

Middle School Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Golf, Baseball and Boys Tennis all won North Atlanta Metro League Championships!

“It’s quite an accomplishment to have five teams win championships in any given year, but to have five teams win championships in one week is amazing. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen anything like it in all my years in athletics. I think it shows the quality of our student-athletes across the board,” said Athletics Director Doug Dixon. Congratulations!

Pisgah Press: State Quests

 The state tennis tournament gets underway this week in all classifications. Unlike most other sports, the Georgia High School Association allows tennis teams a great deal of leeway when scheduling matches. The only requirement is that all first-round matches must be completed by April 27.

Read more in the AJC.

Saturday was a great day for Mount Pisgah Christian School runners at the GHSA Class A Sectional meet at Landmark Christian, as all of the Patriots who participated advanced to the 2012 Class A state meet. 

Read more on patch.com.

Adorable!

Preschool Half Day students presented a delightful spring program honoring grandparents and special friends! More images available for viewing on pisgahphotos.com, password: patriots.

Pisgah Press: Athlete of the Month

A Mount Pisgah Christian School tennis player was one of four student athletes honored at this week's Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast. Nicole Peters is a Junior Tennis Player from Mount Pisgah Christian School. Nicole played No. 1 doubles for the State Champion girls' tennis team last year and remains a staple for the No. 1 doubles team as a captain for the current #1 ranked tennis team. Pictured are: GNFCC President Brandon Beach, March Female Student-Athlete Nicole Peters, XL212 President Eric Douglas, and Roger Wise.

Read more on patch.com

Muy Bien!

Congratulations to the student students who attained national recognition on the 2012 National Spanish Examinations: Jessica Diaz placed second in Georgia among 6700 students. In all: one gold - Jessica Diaz, two silver - Sasha Popov and Natasha Roy, four bronze medals - Laura Price, Ashley Aycox, Sarah Dixon, and Elizabeth Dworkin, and 18 honorable mentions.  “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with 143,641 students participating in 2012.”  Pisgah has a long history of high achievement on these exams. Students are taught by Spanish teachers, Raquel Diaz, Katie Evans and Cera Marsh.  

Williams recognized as Emerging Leader

Congratulations to junior Macy Williams who was named an Emerging Leader for 2012 by the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The program recognizes juniors in North Fulton County who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and offers a unique opportunity for them to interact with local leaders, and identify and address community issues.

Pictured with Macy are Bradely Riffel of the Chamber, Rep. Lynne Riley of the General Assembly, and Kathy Swahn of the Drake House.

FBLA News

Through a spiritwear fundraiser, Pisgah's Future Business Leaders of America raised $2,070.00 for LOVE 146, a non-profit organization that works toward the prevention of child trafficking and exploitation, as well as recovery programs to help victims of this crime. In other news, through the generosity of an anonymous donor, FBLA offered two $1000 scholarships. FBLA members were challenged to creatively spend $100 in a business fashion that would benefit the community. Congratulations to Cissy Jamieson and Katie Strawinskii who each received $1000 toward their college education! 

Hands-On Learning

In Middle School Spanish, each student builds a building/place and the class puts it together as a city. The streets are named after the students. The class learns how to give and take directions in a Spanish-speaking country walking inside their miniature city. They also learn how to bargain in Spanish.

Pisgah Press: School Celebrates 25 Years

At its Silver Anniversary Celebration event, the Mount Pisgah Christian School family took time to celebrate the accomplishments of the past 25 years while looking forward to an exciting future. The school’s campus was transformed into a carnival and country fair setting with games, food, entertainment and a rousing live auction. "The Pisgah experience is about a connected community and that was on full display at our 25th celebration," said President Scott Barron. "Lots of smiles, joyous laughter, great purchases and delicious food. This was by far the best event we've ever had!"

Read and see more on patch.com

Lower School Art Show and Sale

Thursday, May 10th 2:30 – 3:30 PM South Hall

This popular annual event features artwork by each and every student. 

Framed art may be purchased for $25, and it makes a beautiful Mother’s Day gift.

Please note that anything not purchased will be sent home, minus the frame, at the end of the school year.

Share the Pisgah Experience - Become a Mentor Family

Welcoming new families into ours is a Pisgah tradition unlike any other. Through our parent organization, Parents Are Loyal Supporters (PALS), new families are linked with a Peer Family as they transition into the Pisgah school environment. Please consider volunteering to become a mentor family. It's a great way to share the Pisgah Experience, give back to our community, and make new friends. Please email or call Tammy Mozingo for additional information and to volunteer. 678-336-3443.

Latest Athletic Signings

Chris Piccapietra signs with Reinhardt for football and Joseph Marco with Oglethorpe University for baseball and basketball. Congratulations!

Awards Programs

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us aat the Drummond Center as we recognize the achievements of our Middle and Upper School students. They have worked hard all year and the time has come to applaud their accomplishments for 2011-12.

Monday, May 14   6:30pm   Middle School

Tuesday, May 15   8:00am   Upper School

How the Garden Grows!

An extension of the popular Pisgah American History Museum, a learning garden lab has sprouted at the Lower School! Heavenly Landscapes built the box garden and dumped the dirt and since the an automatic sprinkler system has been added. Next the children planted their own tomatoes in biodegradable pots. The classes have to maintain their plants each they come out by picking up twigs, rocks, and sticks. The kids love working in the dirt!

As an example of how lessons come to life in the garden - students have been taught how the pilgrims moved into a new land and had to be self sufficient., growing their own food. There are more big plans for the garden - stay tuned! Pictured are first graders in Ms. Raftery's class and kindergarten students in Ms. Winfield's class.

Pass It On Service

Monday, May 21st   1:45pm    South Hall

The Pass It On service is a long standing tradition in Pisgah's Lower School. This special chapel program recognizes our fifth graders as they prepare to move up to Middle School, and as they pass the student leadership of the school to our current fourth grade class. Please make plans to join us for this special program.

Cleats for Costa Rica

Hoping to surpass the 170 pairs she collected last year, Pisgah's Annabelle Geier is kicking off her 2012 Cleats for Costa Rica collection drive.  This is her fourth year and she has already raised $1,000 to help cover shipping and to purchase new cleats as well. 

Collection boxes are located outside the office in A building and also in front of the D building hallways. Cleats will be collected through the end of school so please check your closets, basements, and ask your friends and neighbors to donate Cleats for Costa Rica.

The Beat Goes On...

Pisgah's Drum Line will hold spring camp on the following days:

May 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th    3:15 - 5:15 pm

This is open to all rising 6th - 12th graders.

Please contact Bryan Hatmaker if you have any questions: bhatmaker@mountpisgahschool.org

Pisgah Press: Student takes second in competition

Since 1938, the American Legion has conducted the oratorical contest, a constitutional speech to help students develop a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution. Past Winners include CNN Correspondent Lou Dobbs and former presidential candidate Alan Keyes.

Finishing in second place is Hessam Mostajabi of Alpharetta, a sophomore at Mount Pisgah Christian School...

Read more in the Johns Creek Herald.

End of School and Exam Schedules

It's hard to believe, but the 2011-12 school year is quickly coming to a close!

Please be sure to check the schedules posted on ParentsWeb to ensure your calendar is up to date with the end of school and exam dates.

And be sure to regularly check the school's online calendar for dates of upcoming events, athletic games and matches, and Pisgah Arts performances.

All-Sports Banquet

Thursday, May 17th  6:00pm   Metropolitan Club

Join us for the second annual All Sports Banquet as we celebrate a phenomenal year of Pisgah athletics. We will recognize players, teams and coaches who have made this year so special - you won't want to miss it. Our featured speaker this year is Brad McCoy.

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Lower School Concert

Talented Chorus, Band and strings students showcased their creativity and music mastery! 

Vote for Pisgah!

It's time once again for North Metro residents to vote for the "BEST OF", so please cast your vote for Mount Pisgah Christian School! Only one vote per email address is permitted. Please encourage every member of your family and all your friends and neighbors to vote for Pisgah.

1. Visit www.northfulton.com and click on "BEST OF" box (near the upper right)
2. Create og in as new user activate egistration (they will send you an email, click on activation link)
3. Once you activate, you'll be brought back to northfulton.com. Click near the top on "Click Here to Vote"

Used Uniform Sale

Student Government will host a used uniform sale on Saturday, May 12th from 12:00 to 4:00pm in H119 on East Campus.

Take advantage of substantial savings over standard retail prices - all for a great cause!

Questions? Email Student Life Coordinator Andrew Jones.

Pisgah 2013 Minimester: The Holy Land

Rising tenth grade students and friends and family have an extraordinary opportunity to visit and study the rich history of the Holy Land in January of 2013. An informational meeting is scheduled for May 8th at 6:30pm in room H-119 on the East Campus to discuss details of this once in a lifetime trip. Additional information, including schedules, may be accessed using the links listed below:

Student Information

Family & Friends Information

Sky - VBS for 4 yr olds to rising 4th Graders

Mon, Jun 18, 2012 - 12:15pm - Fri, Jun 22, 2012 - 3:45pm   South Campus

Cost: $30 (Late registration fee of $50/child applies after June 4)

Vacation Bible School is a kid and parent favorite event each year! “SKY” VBS is for 4-year-olds (must be 4 years old by Sept 1) through Rising 4^th graders. Come and let your child discover that everything is possible with God.

Register Here.

Route 56 - VBS for rising 5th and 6th Graders

Mon, Jun 18 -  Fri, Jun 22   12:15pm - 3:45pm   North Campus

Cost: $40 (Late registration fee of $50/child applies after June 4)

Route 56 is a special missions-focused program for rising fifth and sixth graders only. Each day students are given the opportunity to become the "hands and feet" of Jesus and participate in various off-campus community service projects, (transportation permission is required.)

Register Here

Summit 4 Hope 2012

A group of big-hearted, high energy Heart for Africa volunteers have designed a creative and exciting way to raise funds for Project Canaan in Swaziland. It started with the idea of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in East Africa and has grown to include climbing in Taiwan, Canada, Kenya, Swaziland and four states in the U.S. - including Georgia - with all teams summitting on June 30th! Imagine people reaching to some of the highest points on earth to bring hope to a country filled with orphans and vlunerable children. Please join the Georgia team, led by Bree Friedl and our own teacher Jenny Keeton.  For donor information, please visit heartforafrica.org, click on Project at the top of the page, and then click on Summit for Hope.

Pisgah Press: Symphony Hosts Camp at Pisgah

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is holding its annual Summer Strings 2012 this coming June. Summer Strings 2012, a music day camp, is Monday, June 11 through Saturday, June 16 at Mount Pisgah Christian School on Nesbit Ferry Road.

The camp will be taught by JCSO professional musicians and led by Concertmaster Adelaide Federici along with JCSO Maestro J. Wayne Baughman. Students must be rising fourth-graders through rising eleventh-graders and are required to have some string experience on their instrument be it violin, viola, cello or bass.

Read more at northfulton.com

Play it again Pisgah

Drop off any gently used sports equipment from May 14th - 18th.  A drop off bin will be located inside the lobby of the Drummond next to the Upper School.

These items are recycled to several local charities. 

If you have any questions, contact Kyle Jackson at 770-671-9154.

Yearbook Update

Less than 75 Yearbooks left!  

Purchase yours online today.

Book BuyBack Program: MS and US

The school's textbook partner MBS Direct will offer buybacks for books this year. Please visit ParentsWeb for details. The program is open now for Upper School and will open May 7th for Middle School.

Upper School

Middle School

Also, the bookstore for Summer Reading will open in mid May. We will send information at that time.

Buckhead Uniforms Pisgah Day

Make a note on your calendar that June 5th will be a special savings day for Pisgah parents at all Buckhead Uniforms locations. On this one day, all logos and monograms will be absolutely free. This will also include all telephone and online orders placed on June 5th. Buckhead Uniforms accepts all major credit cards, checks, and cash. www.buckheaduniforms.com

Pisgah Post Online

Car Wash to Benefit Missions

This July, a team of Pisgah students and faculty head to Swaziland for mission work. To help cover costs for their trip, a Car Wash has been organized for Saturday, May 5th from 10-4, weather premitting, on East Campus near the I building. 

Donations are gratefully accepted!  

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