THE TOP TEN THINGS I AM THINKING ON-NOVEMBER 3, 2011

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS." Phil. 4:8

1. I think my quote of the week is from Dan Reeves. He said, "Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter."

2. I think our middle school volleyball team showed their spirit and sportsmanship in every game they played this year. Their season has one more special event left. It is the "Dig for Nicaragua" night. The girls will play the middle school boys (5pm) and the faculty from the school (6pm). There will also be concessions and a silent auction. All the proceeds will benefit sending our students on the mission trip during spring break. This will happen next Friday night, November 11th. If you would like to volunteer to help or have an donated item for the auction, please get in touch with me as soon as possible.

3. I think every student attending this night will receive a free homework pass! Also on that day, we will have a school-wide Blue and Gold Day!

4. I think to help decorate for this, we will have each class make a banner for the gym. They will be mission minded messages. The team then will hang them in the gym. We will be delivering the papers to the classes on Wednesday.

5. I think our fall service project is the Snack Packs for Rolling Ridge Elementary School. Our goal was to be able to fill 100 bags. At this time, I am 20 short. Each homeroom class has a list of the suggested items. If you have not given to this worthwhile cause, I am asking you to consider doing so. I would like this to be done by next Friday.

6. I think our Cross Country team competed in the NVIAC meet this past Friday. We had six runners and all of them finished the 3 mile race in under 30 minutes. A special congratulations to D.J. Leonhardt for finishing third in the middle school girls division. Our girls also finished wit the the best team time for the race!

7. I think the gym was full of activity today. We had the beginning practices of middle school girls and boys basketball and our outreach to the community, Upward basketball evaluations. Looking forward to see what God does this year with all of this.

8. I think one of the 8th grade school tradition each year is to paint the "Spirit" Rock. God gave them beautiful weather today to do this. A special thanks to Mrs. Mumford and Mrs. Skinner for making this happen. The rock is located near the playground. Please take a look at it and see the creativity of our students. Also notice that it is painted Blue and Gold!

9. I think 9. I think these are my "Touchdown Topics" for week 8...
Game of the Week-San Diego Chargers versus the Kansas City Chiefs
Team of the Week-St. Louis Rams
Player of the Week-Ben Rothlisberger
Coach of the Week-Andy Reid

10. I think my Redskins need a big win at home this week. If you have read my "Angle" before you know that I never, never pick against my team. I have them winning 19 to 14 over the 49'ers.