THE TOP TEN THINGS I AM THINKING ON-NOVEMBER 16, 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 comes from Earl Warren. He said, "I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures."

2. I think a special thank you goes out to Head Coach Sandra Cravens and her middle school girls volleyball team. They capped off their fall season with the exciting "Dig for Nicaragua." Through the tickets at the door, the silent auction and the bake sale, the team raised over $700.00. More money is still coming in! This money will go to supporting the mission trip. The girls also beat the middle school boys 2 games to 0 and the faculty 2 games to 0. Go Catamounts.

3. I think I enjoyed the Character First Chapel today. I know it is a change from the traditional honor roll chapels, but I believe God is going to use the new format to increase our Christ-like conduct and conversation. For a good background on the Character First educational program please go to www.thepangleangle.blogspot. There is an awesome video a fence and an ambulance that teaches a powerful lesson.

4. I think outside of room 700, there is a collage of pictures that show our students of the month. They are listed by the character trait and a little story on why they were nominated from their teacher. It is worth a minute of your time to look at it. We will be updating the board every month.

5. I think I want to call all my prayer warriors together for the purpose of praying for the new Upward Basketball season. We are in the midst of registrations and evaluations right now. At this time, we have over 250 enrolled. Please intercede over them as we minister to them through sports!

6. I think our winter sports season is underway with middle school girls and boys basketball and elementary cheer leading. The cheer leaders will have their first practice Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. Coach Cravens will pick them up at carpool and practice in room 129. The parents will be able to pick the girls up in the gym after the practice. It will be good for us to have a squad of spirit cheering for the Catamounts.

7. I think as a I write this the Advanced P.E. club is meeting. We have been blessed by 1757 Golf, Reggie Evans (former Redskin), and Charlie Leonhardt (his claim to fame is he is D.J's brother) as instructors this quarter. They have concentrated on golf, football and soccer. This is another opportunity from the athletic department to coach our athletes with proper training and techniques. Mrs. Long oversees this for us.

8. I think I am looking forward to our school-wide thanksgiving feast. It will be a good way to continue building lasting relationship with our students and parents. We have had good group interaction this November with the Veterans Day Chapel, the "Dig For Nicaragua" Volleyball game, Fudruckers Spirit Night and the Character First Chapel. May our school community be one of peace, patience, productivity and partnership.

9. I think these are my "Touchdown Topics" for week 10...
Game of the Week-New Orleans Saints Versus Atlanta Falcons
Team of the Week-Dallas Cowboys
Player of the Week-Devin Hester
Coach of the Week-Pete Carroll

10. I think the Redskins will end their five game losing streak against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday. I wish that my man Brandon banks could find time in the offense soon! The score will be 27-24.