LA News -- Week of March 10

This Week

Su 3/9 -- Daylight Saving Time begins
M 3/10 -- Track Practice 3-5pm (@ Mineral Springs)
Tu 3/11 -- Spring Follies Practice (Upper Level) 3-5pm
Th 3/13 -- Track Practice 3-4:30pm
Fr 3/14 -- Spring Follies Practice (Upper Level) 3-5pm
Fr 3/14 -- Q3 Report Cards sent home

Looking Ahead

Fr 3/14 -- Report Cards sent home
SPRING BREAK -- M 3/24 - Fr 3/28
Fr 4/4 -- Spring Follies!

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Track & Field Season

Beginning this week practices will now be held on Monday and Thursday afternoons.

Monday Practices at Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs does not have track practice on Mondays and Coach Smallwood has arranged for our track atheletes to use their track on some Monday afternoons.

This Monday's practice is scheduled for Mineral Springs. The bus will transport students, leaving at 3pm and plan to be back on LA campus at 5:30pm.

Thursday's practice will be on campus from 3-4:30pm.

Spring Follies Rescheduling to April 4th!

Spring Follies has been rescheduled from March 21st to Friday, April 4th. After-school rehearsals for Upper-Level students have been rescheduled and will now be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3-5 pm through the night of the show. All Upper Level students are required to attend after-school rehearsals. If your student is unable to participate in a rehearsal, a parent should call to notify the office as soon as possible.

All Lower Level rehearsals will be held during regular school hours.

Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) Applications are NOW OPEN for ALL FAMILIES!

Applications for 2025-2026 EFA are open! Remember, ALL families NOW eligible!

Help 3:30-5pm in the computer lab Monday & Wednesday.

Great news! Applications for EFA funding for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN for EVERYONE! Any student attending a private school in Arkansas is now eligible to receive EFA funding for tuition. This means that all families must fill out an application. This includes families that received EFA for the 2024-2025 school year and families that are receiving other forms of scholarship. Complete the application HERE. Please call the office if you need help or have any questions.

Families already receiving EFA will need your student(s) individual Student ID Number to complete the application. You can find this on your ClassWallet account.

Mrs. Kesterson and Mrs. Hernandez will be hosting EFA worshops in the computer lab on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 - 5pm if you need assistance with your application or simply need access to a computer. You will need each student's social security number to complete the application.

ACE Scholarship 2025-2026 Applications Opening

The 2025-2026 ACE Scholarship application for new and returning students opened on Monday, February 3, 2025. Applications will close on Tax Day (April 15, 2025) at 11:59 p.m. in the time zone of the school. Detailed information for applying can be found on their website. ACE scholarship awards are first come, first served and income-based (see financial guidelines chart below). Students who received ACE last year are also required to complete an application. ACE can be used in combination with EFA funds.. Please contact the Legacy office if you have any questions or need help with your application.

Dress Code Reminder

As the weather warms up and Spring approaches, many parents are pulling out the lighter uniforms. A quick reminder: Your students have gotten taller! Be sure to check that all shorts and skirts reach the middle of the back of the knee.

Bus Drivers & Substitutes Needed

We need substitutes who can help fill positions when a teacher is absent. We also need bus drivers to help transport students to athletic events and field trips. Please see the office for details on each of these. Thank you!

March Lunch Menu

Parenting Corner

When praying for your children, you can focus on asking God to protect them, guide them in their decisions, give them wisdom and strength, nurture their faith, and instill good character traits, while also expressing gratitude for the gift of your children and trusting in God's plan for their lives; you can personalize your prayers based on their specific needs and situations, using scripture as guidance.

Key points to include in your prayers:

Protection: Pray for God to keep your children safe from harm, both physical and spiritual.
Guidance: Ask God to guide your children in their choices, especially when facing difficult decisions.
Wisdom: Pray that your children will gain wisdom and discernment.
Character: Ask God to develop good character traits like honesty, integrity, kindness, and compassion in your children.
Faith: Pray that your children will grow in their relationship with God and have a strong faith.
Health: Pray for your children's physical and mental well-being.
Relationships: Ask God to bless their relationships with friends, family, and others.
Purpose: Pray that your children will discover their God-given purpose in life.

Example prayer:

"Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of my children. I pray that you would watch over them and protect them from harm. Guide them in their decisions, give them wisdom and strength to navigate life's challenges. Help them to grow in their faith and to live a life that honors you. May they always know your love and be surrounded by your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen."

Important considerations:

Be specific:
Tailor your prayers to each child's unique needs and situations.
- Pray with sincerity:
  Pray from your heart, expressing your genuine love and concern for your children.
- Pray regularly:
  Develop a habit of praying for your children consistently, throughout the day.
- Incorporate scripture:
  Use verses from the Bible that speak to the specific needs of your children.
- Pray with your children:
  When appropriate, involve your children in prayer time to teach them how to communicate with God.