SLCA Newsletter: The Eagle Edition

SouthLake Christian Community,

Celebrating 30 Years of SouthLake Christian: A Year of Reflection and Renewal

As we launched into the 2024-2025 academic year, we enthusiastically commenced a celebratory period marking SouthLake Christian's 30th anniversary! This milestone offers a moment to reflect on the incredible journey of our school, its vision, and the many lives it has touched.

This year brought its own set of challenges and opportunities thus far, including the search for a new Head of School and a visit from Hurricane Helene, but through it all, we remained optimistic and ready to embrace the future.

Our first step in celebrating this special anniversary was a visit from one of SouthLake's original visionaries, Dr. Debbie Hix, who shared with us the inspiring story of how SouthLake came to be. Dr. Hix’s perspective on the founding of the school reminds us of the dedication, faith, and passion that laid the groundwork for all that we are today.

We look forward to continuing the celebration throughout the year with more glimpses into our history, accomplishments, and the many ways we continue to grow and serve our students and families. Thank you for being a part of SouthLake Christian’s story. Here's to 30 years and many more to come!

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Click HERE to browse exclusive merchandise celebrating our 30th year milestone. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, November 24th.

Your generous contributions on Giving Tuesday will play a crucial role in funding essential security enhancements, which will include the hiring of a full-time School Resource Officer. Thank you for your support.

Club pictures for scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 during the Advisory Block. Students participating in clubs must wear their COMPLETE uniform for the photos:

Selected from hundreds of singers from the state, these talented vocalists represented SouthLake in the 2024 North Carolina Music Educators Association Honors Choruses. Selected students practiced with Mrs. Foltz before school and during recess for several weeks to learn their music, and then spent the weekend in hours of intensive rehearsals with nationally renowned conductors to perfect their performances which were held at the Benton Convention Center in Winston Salem on Sunday, November 10th.

Elementary Honors Chorus:

Ella Appleton

Emme Boone

Ethan Romero

Tory (Victory) Tabora

Middle School Honors Chorus:

Tony D’Ovidio

Isa (Isabella) Debruhl

Julia Herring

James Lourcey

When: December 2 - 4

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Where: Held in First Building Library/Choir Room

Who: Open to any student in grade 7-12

Details: Sign up HERE for your audition slot.

Each student will have a 10-minute audition. Click HERE for all audition information (song, script readings, and audition expectations).

Lunch menu is now open for December orders. Place your order today by November 20.

Create a lasting legacy at SouthLake Christian Academy with our Legacy Brick Campaign! Become a part of history by purchasing a personalized, engraved brick to be proudly displayed on our campus.Two choices exist for buying a commemorative brick paver.

1. SMALL BRICK (4" x 8") for up to 3 lines of text for $120
2. LARGE BRICK (8" x 8") for up to 5 lines of text for $195

Purchase Legacy Brick

On Friday, our entire SouthLake Christian community came together to kick off our School-Wide Christmas Mission, a special initiative aimed at spreading joy and supporting those in need during the holiday season. Here’s how each grade group is contributing to this mission:

• JK/K (Ages 3-5 years): Handcrafted gifts and festive cheer
• 1st/2nd (Ages 6-8 years): Small toys and gifts for younger children
• 3rd/4th (Ages 9-11 years): Donations of school supplies and essentials for kids in need
• 5th-8th (Ages 12-14 years): Items for teens in need of support, including clothing and hygiene products
• 9th-12th (Ages 15-18 years): Gift cards to help older teens with their shopping needs
• Staff: Gift cards for parents, to assist families with holiday expenses

This Christmas mission is a wonderful way for all of us—students, staff, and families—to come together in service of others, living out the values of compassion, generosity, and community.

We are excited to see how our collective efforts will make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed, and for those who still wish to participate, we look forward to your support!

The Student Leadership Council will be offering warm chocolate drinks, fruit beverages, and pastries during December 2-6 from 7:15-8:00 am in both the upper school building and the lower school building. All proceeds will support a local charity. Cash accepted only.

Calling All Moms, Dads, and Grandparents! Looking for a fun way to get involved? The Lunchroom is in need of 3-4 volunteers each day from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Help us make lunchtime a smooth and enjoyable experience for our students – no experience required. All food is catered and prepackaged; your job is simply to hand out meals to the kids at their stations. Sign up to volunteer today!

It’s a great chance to meet other parents and grandparents, catch a glimpse of your child during the day, and be part of the school community. Any questions? Send an email to: slcalunch@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars for the father-daughter ball scheduled on February 21st. More information to follow.

Attention all athletes! Media Day for Varsity Sports will be held on November 20, immediately following school at the Field House. Seniors will have their photos taken for the senior banner. Don’t forget to show up and get ready for your close-up!

This marks the second year that SouthLake has been invited to showcase our students' artwork alongside other talented students from local schools in the Huntersville area. The selected students will have their artwork displayed at the showcase, highlighting their creativity and artistic talents. This is an exciting opportunity to celebrate and share the incredible skills of our young artists with the

We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! Be sure to visit the Winter Art Showcase to support their artistic talents and the work of all the students involved community. Please join us in congratulating the following students for this amazing achievement:

Students need to sign up via Naviance or at the College & Career Counseling Center.

Students in the 11th grade can apply for the Calvin Coolidge Scholarship. Discover more details HERE.

We are dedicating this section specifically to you, providing all the essential information you need to know about SouthLake Christian and its offerings for your benefit.

Last call for senior ads, we have a few spots left to fill a page depending on the size. Email SLCA Yearbook for more information.