Sixth graders recently used their voices and in-struments to bring cheer to Dogwood Nursing Home residents. They also presented each resident with a hand-made Christmas card and a clear explanation of the Christmas story.

Carter Patterson gave his card to a man in the back. A week later, much to his surprise, he received a reply.

“On a piece of notebook paper, the man told me about his family and that he was in WW2,” said Carter.

Even more interesting, when Carter shared the letter with his class, teacher Mrs. Beck realized that the man’s grandson had attended a school where she taught years ago!

Carter plans to write to the man again and hopes they will be-come pen pals.

6th Graders ServeOpen House

& Fine Arts Showcase

Tuesday, March 66:00-9:00 p.m.

Hotdog Dinner Meet TeachersMoon Walk Treasure Hunt

K4-12th GradeMorning & After Care Programs

Full & Half-day K4 Program Athletics Computer Scholarships

Drama Music Small ClassesForeign Language

Excellence in education...for the whole child, with eternity in mind!

WINTER 2012

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Excellence in Education

Carter Patterson receivesa letter from a resident.

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Art is an integral part of a well-rounded education, developing not only fine-motor skills but perspective as well. First graders Kyla Black and Dillon Thompson create a picture of a flip-flop, one ear swab dot at a time.

Bikes and Books

On your mark! Get set! Go! Third graders line their bikes and wait for the take-off whistle.

What do bicycles and books have in common? The PIE-sponsored Bike-A-thon held in October raised over $2000 for new library books. Stacked one on top of the other, that’s 22" of books!

In addition to healthy exercise and new books, students learned bike safe-ty tips from the Henry County Sheriff’s department. Their advice: Keep those helmets on to have many more days of riding and reading!

Art in Learning

$100 Typing^Challenge

No sooner had Mrs. Jarrell post-ed a challenge to give $100 to the first student who could top her score of 80 words per min-ute, than she had a winner.

“I noticed commotion outside my classroom,” said Mrs. Jarrell who teaches elementary computer when her K4 class is at PE.

“It turns out that Josiah Henry had just typed 81 wpm, and some students wondered if I was serious about my challenge,” she continued.

To keep the challenge going, Josiah is offering $100 to the student who scores the highest by March 15, 2012. The competition, measured by TypingTest.com, is open to anyone in the school.

“I started the challenge to motivate my elementary stu-dents. Now that high schoolers have picked up the inter-est, it’s getting very competitive!” Mrs. Jarrell said, noting that she is quite happy with the outcome.

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4th Graders Visit Capitol

Fourth grade enjoyed a visit to the Georgia Capitol recently. Here they pose with the capitol tour guide in the House of Representatives chamber. The visit was followed by a healthy lunch at... The Varsity!

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and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

“We are so very thankful for those at BBCS who invested in our lives with eternal truths that transform,” Mel continues.

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Where in the World Are...Mel and Jenny Lockhart Mel Lockhart was privileged to attend BBCS from K5 through 12th grade. Jenny began attending in 9th grade, and they both graduated in 1996. They were married in 1998 and now live in Shelby, NC. God has given them five wonderful children to rear for His glory.

Because of the spiritual empha-sis at Bible Baptist in both the school and the church which led them to trust fully in Jesus Christ, the couple always had the desire to serve Him. Even while they were at Bible Baptist and serving at the downtown Atlanta Rescue Mission, God began prepar-ing them for what they now know is a life of service in the inner cities among

the poor and needy. For the past three years,

they have been involved in a local rescue mission and seeking God’s leading as they work through a local church to plant an inner-city church. It is their desire to see a church in a forgotten city that reaches those who are the most forgot-ten such as the drug-addicted, poor, and homeless.

Mel says, “BBCS was a place where we learned biblical truths that have directed our paths, such as James 2:5 which says: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God cho-sen the poor of this world rich in faith,

The Hard OathOur junior class spent a week at the Wilds Leadership Conference this fall. The conference provides biblical an-swers to questions teens face so they can exert a godly influence among their peers.

When the students returned, they signed and posted The Hard Oath which reads:

In order for me to be the true SERVANT LEADER that God requires of me in my

school, church, home, and personal life, I will...#1. Reject apathy and passivity#2. Refuse to gossip about other people#3. Respond to my peers and authoritieswith respect at all times#4. React without complaining#5. Reach out to others and serve

Hard is hard, but hard is good.2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Thank you Junior class for this commitment to be true Ser-vant Leaders. We’re praying for you!

Mel & Jenny Lockhart, 1996 BBCS graduates, with their children Kylie, Kennedy, Kade, Kole, & Karrington

Calling all friends who will be in K4 or K5 next year! You are invited to visit with us on Fridays. This is a great way to meet your potential classmates and get ready for “real” school.

If you are 4 or 5 years old [attending K4 or K5 next year], you are welcome to come. You may choose to stay mornings [8:15-11:45] or all day [8:15-3:00]. Lunches are available for $3 [pizza, lemonade, and cookie] or you may bring your own.

We love visi-tors, so tell Mom and Dad to call our office TO-DAY to schedule you for Friday Friend Day!

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Few choices that parents make impact their children more than where to send them to school. After all, they spend over 15,000 hours in the classroom by the time they reach 18.

One reason the choice is so important is that children’s view of the world and their role in it is influenced by where and how they learn.

At BBCS, we work hard to develop not only our stu-dents’ minds but their hearts and spirits as well. Our aim is to show children God’s view of the world and direct them in the way they should go so that when they are old, they will not depart from that path [Proverbs 22:6].

God’s PerspectiveSo whether it is a first grade math lesson, an upper el-

ementary chapel, a community service project, or a basket-ball practice, we present to our students God’s perspective as revealed in the Scriptures. In turn, we encourage them to do everything they do for His glory.

Only an education that has the liberty to address the whole child -- social, intellectual, emotional, physical, AND spiritual -- reaches this possibility of excellence.

Why Christian Education? Why BBCS?Because we offer...

Why ChristianEducation?

If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples, they will crumble into dust;

BUT...If we work upon immortal minds and instill into them just principles, we are then engraving that upon tablets which no time will efface, but will brighten and brighten to all eternity.

- Daniel Webster

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K4 Friday FriendDays

Principal’sHonor Roll1st GradeKyla BlackLandon BroereKelly ChanceSeth KnightKelly RossiterTori StricklandReagan TrotterHannah Walker

2nd GradeJimmy ChisholmGriffin DavisBryce FlemingRyanne MullenBryan NguyenGrayson PattersonGabrielle StevensSara Walker

1st Quarter3rd GradeAnayiah ColtonBenjamin FlemingJonathan HenryCaleb JohnsonKaris KnightJoshua PassEthan RoyeBraden Trotter

4th GradeIsaac ChisholmElizabeth Hill

5th GradeDaniel Roye

6th GradeHallie DavisSarah Dickinson

Abby HambrickPriscilla HenryJordan Worrell

7th GradeMackenzie Wright

9th GradeSamuel Henry

11th GradeAlydia BechtelMelody BlantonBrittany Burdette

12th GradeJosiah Henry

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A/B Honor Roll1st Quarter1st GradeAnsley BrownChristian ChavousTalia Williams

2nd GradeTjamarcus BranchJace CofieldGunnar GriffinSamuel JohnsonChase PolviChristian Warren

3rd GradeGabriel AmosMackia BadioAngelina CarverEmily GannCamden RossiterRyan Taylor

4th GradeKaleb BadioCaleb BrownCarleigh EthridgeDelaney Nething

5th GradeKaitlyn RogersKorrie RossiterCody StricklandLauren Taylor

6th GradeDia BarnettSera CharlesDesirae DixonJesse FowlerAndrew MagwoodMerrielle NethingKatelin OrrKourtney PadgettCarter PattersonJustin PhillipsSondra SnyderAlexis WalkerNoah Wall

7th GradeJonathan BechtelPhilip BlantonJoanna JarrellKendall RossiterSarah Wright

8th GradeAaron BenderMichael DorseyJasmine Feraro

9th GradeKimberleigh HendrixSamantha HendrixKaylee RossiterSamuel Thirakoune

10th GradeRussell AlmandMichael FrancisOlivia MillerBethany NethingBrianna Phillips

11th GradeBenjamin ClumJosie HarkinsTyler HayesSarah McCullough

12th GradeMcKenzie BenderLindsay FosterJonathan HicksMinji Kang

Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society. They were recently inducted into the soci-ety by signing the Honor Society Pledge.

Honor SocietyInductees

Junior High Students [L-R]:Michael Dorsey, Jasmine Feraro, Elisee Amemegbaleo

Senior High Students [L-R]:Michael Francis, Christopher Chisholm, Brianna Phillips, Bethany Nething, Olivia Miller, Kayla Harris, Jazmine Salgatar, Sarah Snyder [not pictured]

Open House& Fine Arts Showcase

Tuesday, March 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Programs Entertain and Challenge

An Olde English Christmas was the theme of this year’s elementary Christmas program. Here, 2nd and 3rd grade enchant the audience with traditional carols.

Right, Tilly and Lizzy [Amber Davis, Victoria Edmonds] do their best to not share a little gos-sip.

Left, Bobby [Zach Nething] tells the pas-tor [Ben Clum] that he’s asked Jesus into his heart.

The senior drama class performed John Patrick’s humorous drama The Curious Savage to a packed house in November. Money may not bring happiness, even when you’re left $10 million by your deceased husband, but friends in the nut house will. The surprise ending left the audience wondering who exactly are the sane.

Curious Savage

Dixieland Dulcimers

The Dixieland Dulcimer players recently gave an informational, fun concert for our elementary students. Here a member shows students Sarah Dickinson and Alexis Walker one of the instruments.

Olde English Christmas

Then Jesus Came

The high school performed Then Jesus Came, portraying how ac-knowledging Christ made the difference in an arguing congregation.

life, when they must choose to react in a manner that is pleasing to self or pleasing to God.

We are proud of our young peo-ple and the opportunities our sports program provides!

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Full Menu Concessions Starbucks Specialty Drinks

Here are some upcoming games at BBCS you won’t want to miss!

Senior Athlete Night - Tuesday, January 24, 2012Against Grace Christian, FayettevilleWe will honor our senior athletes on this night.4:00 – JVG 5:00 - JVB6:00 – VG 7:30 - VB

Senior Class Night - Friday, January 27, 2012Against Peoples Baptist Academy, McDonoughWe will honor our seniors and their parents. 4:00 - VG 5:30 - JVB 6:30 – JVG 7:30 - Senior presentation7:45 - VB

GCAA Basketball Finals - Friday, February 10, 2012BBCS will host teams from all over Georgia.

Looking For a Fun Evening Out?

Calling All Eaglets!Cheer CampJanuary 23Elementary girls have an-other great opportunity to attend Ea-glet Cheer C a m p , Tu e s d a y, January 23 right after s c h o o l . The cost is $25 for new par-ticipants and $10 forthose returning.

We look forward to the Eaglets cheering at the Pep Rally Friday morning, January 27 and at the special senior night game that evening. Go, go, go, Eaglets!

In the above photo, first grader Reagan Trotter and kindergartner Shelby Phillips prepare to cheer.

Building Character Through Sports

BBCS maintains an athletic program that includes golf, soccer, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, baseball and softball. There are options for both boys and girls as we compete with other schools throughout Geor-gia under the direction of the Georgia Christian Athletic Association.

Athletics play an important role in the character building process of our students. Within each sport, students experience moments that are true to

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

The Fine Arts Showcase is one of the highlights of the year at BBCS.

Not only do students dis-play their paintings, photogra-phy, woodworking, and other visual arts, but the evening comes alive with music and drama.

“The great advantage for the students is the opportunity to gain experience perform-ing before a live audience,” said Mrs. Henry, who directs the bands and high school choir.

The advantage for parents and the community is being able to see the students’ talents and the quality fine arts program BBCS offers.

The Fine Arts Showcase is held in conjunction with Open House. The event is free and open to the community. Everyone is welcome!

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January23-27 Mon-Fri Spirit Week23 Mon 3:30 p.m. Cheer Camp26 Thu 5:30 p.m. Parent/Senior Dinner 7:00 p.m. Pep Rally27 Fri 4:00 p.m. Senior Night Basketball vs. Peoples31 Tue 8:15 a.m. Academic Testing – Jr/Sr High

February10-11 Fri-Sat GCAA Basketball Finals & Cheerleading competition20-24 Mon-Fri Winter Break

March6 Tue 5:30-9:00 p.m. Open House/Fine Arts Showcase15-16 Thu-Fri GACS High School Fine Arts 29 Thu 8:30 a.m. Elementary Academic Testing30 Fri 7:30 a.m. Handbell Choirs to Arts Alive

April9-13 Mon-Fri Spring Break/AACS Fine Arts27 Fri All Day GACS Elementary Fine Arts

Calendar of Events

Ewwwwwwwwww!Hands-On Science

It might be yucky but hands-on science is an important part of BBCS’ curriculum. Other hands-on projects planned this year include the following:

Dissecting earthworm, grasshoppers, mammalian hearts, brains, kidneys, eyes, and a fetal pig

Following the progress of tropical storms as they happen by graphing their locations

Launching rockets with several different sources of thrust from air to water to fire!

Using computer sensors to measure velocities, temperatures, sound waves, and electricity

“There’s always a cool chemistry demonstration or two in the works,” stated Mr. Nething who teaches high school science. “Sometimes they explode on purpose, sometimes by accident, but always with purpose,” he continued.

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Emily McNure [left] and Tori Switzer use “The Scientific Method” to investigate what causes the color change, bubbles, and temperature change in a chemical reaction.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 | 7-9 pm

Josie Harkins performs an inspirational monologue.