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LHJNA SCHOOL NEWS – August/September 2008

2008-2009 Welcome Aboard

LHJNA takes great effort to welcome everyone with many opportunities for families to

become sufficiently at ease with all facets of the school. Some of these specific events are:

Pot Luck Dinner
- Thursday, 8/14/08
Military Orientation
- Monday, 8/18/08
Welcome Aboard Night
- Thursday, 8/21/08
First Monthly Membership Meeting
- Tuesday, 9/9/08
- Open to all parents and staff members
- As a parent or a full time staff member you are automatically a corporation member of LHJNA

Mark Your Calendar Now

Tuesday, 8/26 – 1^st day of school
Tuesday, 8/26 – Friday, 8/29 – Early Dismissal Days (12:25) (This is two hours earlier than the normal dismissal)
Monday, 9/1 – No School (Labor Day)
Monday, 9/15 – Chick-fil-a Night – Eat at the California restaurant and the school gets a percentage of all sales
Friday, 9/19 – No School (Fair Day)
Saturday, 9/20 – St. Mary’s Fair Parade – more details later
Wednesday, 10/1 – Progress Reports to go home
Wednesday, 10/1 – Open Parent/ Teacher Conferences – 3:00 – 5:00 (no appt needed)

What else do you “Need to Know?”

School hours are 8:20 – 2:25
Students may arrive to school as early as 7:50
Students will receive the homework agenda books during the first week of school
Students will receive the 2008-2009 student handbook in their packets on Welcome Aboard Night
Student drivers will receive driver permission forms in their folders on Welcome Aboard Night
Students may carry cell phones to school – all students will receive a cell phone contract in their folders on Welcome Aboard Night
All students will wear their P.E. gear during the first week of school
LHJNA will not serve lunch during the first week of school since they are all early dismissal days
-However, students will have a lunch period and are encouraged to pack a lunch on those days
The school supply list can be found on our website at lhjna.org
All staff member emails can be found on the website

LHJNA

NEW STUDENT

MILITARY ORIENTATION DAY

Monday, August 18, 2008

9:00 – 1:00

Open to all new students for the 2008-2009 school year
Wear comfortable, casual clothes
Bring a water bottle or bottle of Gatorade type drink
Bring a bag lunch

Parents will have some “Parent Orientation” on Welcome Aboard Night

LEONARD HALL JUNIOR NAVAL ACADEMY

UNIFORM FITTINGS

SUMMER 2008

DATES OF SERVICE:

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:00 – 7:00

Monday, July 21, 2008 3:00 – 7:00

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Friday, July 18, 2008 3:00 – 7:00

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 3:00 – 7:00

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED

50% DEPOSIT DUE AT THE TIME OF FITTING

High School Uniform Master Forms

Middle School Uniform Master Forms

Summer Reading List !!!

click here for list

Soccer Party - 2008

Mr. Kempf, Soccer Coach, held an end of the year Soccer Party

where the parents played the students in an indoor soccer game.

Drill Hall Field Trip

On the last day of school we went to the Drill Hall at Pax and were able to participate in

many activities such as bowling, swimming, volleyball and basketball.

Field Day - 2008

The kids had a great time at our annual field day. They participated in many relays, a "gross food" eating competition,

a dessert contest and kickball/dodgeball. A great way to wrap up the school year.

Click here for the 2008 Cherry Blossom Parade

Summer OPEN HOUSE

Click on flyer to enlarge and print

Spring Dance 2008

LHJNA held its annual Spring Dance. Along with having a DJ there were games such as Guitar Hero and Dance Revolution for kids to enjoy.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Our Color Guard was invited to participate in the Opening Ceremony for one of the very first home games of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.

Teacher Appreciation Week

One of the many activities for the Teachers during Appreciation Week was a Car Wash given by the students.

The students also sponsored gift baskets, a breakfast and an appreciation video.

Spring Carnival
to benefit

Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy

Leonardtown Maryland

When ~ Saturday, May 3rd 2008
Rain Date: May 10th

Time: 10:00 – 5:00!

Featuring: horseback rides, dunking booth (someone will get wet!), moon bounce/rock wall,

inflatable obstacle/slide, create a furry friend (similar to build-a-bear), face painting, dozens of local crafters, huge bake sale, cotton candy….

Classic Cars, Motorcycles, LVFD, K-9 Demonstration and so much more!

SUNSHINES CATERING ~ CALVERT KETTLE CORN

Crafters can rent an 8ft table for $20.00

Please contact: Deborah Taylor @ 240-925-3782 ASAP!

The tables (only 20), will go fast!

Silent Auction

Unbelievable Items!

to download flyer, click here

LHJNA held its annual Honor Society Induction Ceremony on February 29, 2008.

The group picture behind the podium shows all of the current and new members or our Junior Honor Society and Honor Society.

Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy

CELEBRATING 99 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!

SPRING OPEN HOUSE

If you are looking for a private, educational institution that will instill integrity, honor, leadership, spirituality and motivation in to your child, then

Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy (LHJNA) is the school!

Our Spring Open House is on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 1100 - 1400.

We will have staff members, parents and midshipmen readily available to answer questions about the school and to conduct personal tours of the facility.

During our Open House, we will offer admissions tests beginning promptly at 1215 and take approximately 1 hour to complete. There is a $50.00 testing fee. Admissions tests are by appointment only; please contact the schools Headmaster at 301-475-8029 to schedule your son/daughter.

We welcome and encourage you to be a part of the Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy tradition so please visit us on

Saturday, March 15, 2008!

Bus services are available in Prince George’s, Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties!

P.O. Box 507, Leonardtown, MD 20650Ph: 301-475-8029; Fax: 301-475-8518

Alumni Get Together
An impromptu alumni get together was a good time for all. A few of our 70+ high school graduates attended.

Christmas Skate/ Basketball Party
LHJNA students were able to "let their hair down" before Christmas Break and enjoy a skate/ basketball party in the school's Drill Hall.

Spanish Dance Program

Mrs. Waugh's Spanish I class produced a Spanish Dance Program for the students. They showcased a variety of Spanish dances and invited other students to join in and learn the dances.

LHJNA held its first Pot Luck Social of the year.

This effort was coordinated by the Service in the

Community class under the direction of Ms. Martel.

Great food and Great Company!!

The Fall Competitives were held on November 20, 2007 in the Drill Hall.

Congratulations to all of the winners.

LHJNA in the News

Below is the link for the Tester article about LHJNA's

educational partnership with PEO(t).

http://www.dcmilitary.com/stories/111507/tester_28001.shtml

An additional article that was in the Friday

edition of the St. Mary's Enterprise. This story is

also about our educational partnership with PEO(t).

http://www.somdnews.com/stories/111607/entemor164142_32081.shtml

2007 Veteran's Day Parade in Leonardtown, MD

Some candid shots from Picture Day with the students in dress uniform.

Patuxent River Trip

LHJNA had its annual field trip to Patuxent River Naval Air Station to celebrate the Partnership in Education with PEO(T).

We were able to meet with the new Program Executive Officer, Admiral Skinner, and see some Unmanned Aerial Vehicles such as the Global Hawk.

Our 2nd annual Halloween Dance was a success! We had over 70% of the student body attend

Halloween Costume Contest Winners!!!!

LHJNA FUNDRAISER

With the Holidays fast approaching, now is the time to begin shopping for those special people in your life. Between October 19 and November 1, 2007, Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy is holding a unique fund-raising activity that is sure to generate lots of much needed funds for our school – Avon!

Avon isn't just perfume and makeup! If you're loved ones dread receiving another ugly tie or fruit & cheese basket, consider jewelry, warm cuddly slippers, children's movies and toys, or even a winter coat for their dog!

Direct ship orders may be placed on a secure website, and personal delivery orders may be placed by shopping the brochure provided to each midshipman. NOTE: all website orders MUST Direct Ship to anywhere in the United States and to out-of-country military loved ones with APO/FPO addresses.

Each participating midshipman will receive an Avon brochure and order forms on Thursday, October 18. Payment must be collected by the midshipman at the time each order is taken (checks payable to LHJNA, cash accepted). The last day to turn in order forms and money to the school is Friday, November 2. We expect delivery to our school on Wednesday, November 14^th.

Online ordering, with direct delivery only, is available as part of our EXTENDED FUNDRAISER PERIOD from October 19 through December 16. To receive direct delivery:

1) Go to (click here) http://www.youravon.com/sjackson4858 and create a User Name. (Please be assured that this is a secure website. Avon does not gather your personal information, nor will it be used for future solicitations.)

2) Click the "shop" tab. Navigate via the categories on the left, or enter a keyword to find a specific item; i.e., SpongeBob, NFL, bubble bath, or Skin So Soft.

3) After selecting each product's quantity, click "add to bag".

4) When your order is complete, click "shopping bag" at the top of the screen.

5) Click "proceed to checkout". Click "direct delivery" for a flat fee of $3 and enter credit card info. You may also ship it directly to anyone else in the U.S. or with a military APO/FPO address.

6) IMPORTANT: For each midshipman to receive fundraising credit for your order, before logging out you must click "contact me" at the top of the screen. In the message area, simply type LHJNA and the midshipman's name.

PLEASE BE SURE TO FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ALL YOUR FAMILY

AND FRIENDS IN THE U.S. TO MAKE THIS

THE BEST FUNDRAISER EVER!

If you have any questions concerning Avon products, please contact our Avon fundraiser specialist, Sharon Jackson, through the "contact me" on the above-mentioned website, email her at sharjackson1@gmail.com or call (301) 904-8589. Please contact LHJNA at (301) 475-8029 if you have questions concerning this fundraising activity.

Poker Run!!!
to benefit
Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy

October 20^th!

Annapolis Field Trip

Field trip to historic Annapolis included visiting the State House,

visiting the Naval Academy and taking a boat tour on the harbor.

911 Memorial Ceremony

Our high school "Service in the Community"
class participated in a 9/11 Memorial program with St.
Mary's County Officials on the 6th anniversary of the
tragedy.