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laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-directorc47440790fd824b1 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/c-a-softball-20194f6fbcfb Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:20:31 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/c-a-softball-20194f6fbcfb https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-grade269ffd38a8a36bdd Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:06:08 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-grade269ffd38a8a36bdd thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten-news40035f1a431ad03c Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:41:12 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten-news40035f1a431ad03c thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-news8890303992bb3356 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:32:09 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-news8890303992bb3356 https://www.chambersacademy.com/physical-educationfb7300bd2d01a9d8 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/physical-educationfb7300bd2d01a9d8 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-english73aa3d5d35bd958b Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:22:55 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-english73aa3d5d35bd958b https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-historye599d8bd942ae0bf Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:54:25 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-historye599d8bd942ae0bf https://www.chambersacademy.com/rebels-in-the-news2daf894e Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:11:38 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/rebels-in-the-news2daf894e https://www.chambersacademy.com/mrs-merry-abney0f1d1cc3 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:31:07 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/mrs-merry-abney0f1d1cc3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/alumni-visitd63c4aff Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:26:57 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/alumni-visitd63c4aff thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/headmaster-s-notes35d6a1985 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:16:57 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/headmaster-s-notes35d6a1985 https://www.chambersacademy.com/physical-education1eb758d60 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:03:12 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/physical-education1eb758d60 https://www.chambersacademy.com/fourth-gradef8c9985d Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:00:19 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/fourth-gradef8c9985d https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-gradeea1558e3 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:58:41 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) 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https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten311394a26 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/life-in-first-grade372525dd1 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:35:36 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/life-in-first-grade372525dd1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/algebra-ii1ba932fe3 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:28:06 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/algebra-ii1ba932fe3 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-news4472511f3 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:04:25 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-news4472511f3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/spanish2467539ad Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:53:43 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/spanish2467539ad https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-director37b907c55 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:34:51 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-director37b907c55 https://www.chambersacademy.com/post-title16a7313ae Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:19:53 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/post-title16a7313ae https://www.chambersacademy.com/fifth-grade-news5ed4b844f Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:10:53 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/fifth-grade-news5ed4b844f https://www.chambersacademy.com/november-top-ar-readerscb2950aa Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:27:38 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/november-top-ar-readerscb2950aa https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-gradea05c83a9 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:32:11 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-gradea05c83a9 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/chambers-academy-christmas-storeee2cdd88 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:34:15 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/chambers-academy-christmas-storeee2cdd88 https://www.chambersacademy.com/october-top-ar-readers06ae8775 The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of October:  First Grade, Madison-10.6 points;  Second Grade, Samantha-10.7 points;  Third Grade, William-39.4 points;  Fourth Grade, Beth-10.6 points;  Fifth Grade, Easton-48.0 points;  and Sixth Grade, Sarah 13.0 points. Congratulations to all on this great accomplishment! 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2018 19:33:31 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/counselor-s-corner283b0be7a https://www.chambersacademy.com/jv-football983ee76c Mon, 08 Oct 2018 19:32:26 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/jv-football983ee76c https://www.chambersacademy.com/september-top-ar-readersf1632c47 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:58:13 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/september-top-ar-readersf1632c47 https://www.chambersacademy.com/headmaster-s-notes153a92d4f Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:26:14 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/headmaster-s-notes153a92d4f https://www.chambersacademy.com/spanishc0a0b78f Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:12:38 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/spanishc0a0b78f https://www.chambersacademy.com/mrs-abney29c6bd15 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:43:31 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/mrs-abney29c6bd15 https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten-news1b00fe73d Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:51:30 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten-news1b00fe73d thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/volleyball20c1ffdff Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:41:24 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/volleyball20c1ffdff https://www.chambersacademy.com/coach-fullerdd473876 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:42:51 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/coach-fullerdd473876 https://www.chambersacademy.com/english28699b360 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:14:20 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/english28699b360 https://www.chambersacademy.com/fourth-grade-news1886ca46d Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:03:13 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/fourth-grade-news1886ca46d https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-director1a7489294 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:47:16 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-director1a7489294 https://www.chambersacademy.com/first-grade-news10a1c8fb8 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:15:06 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/first-grade-news10a1c8fb8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/p-e854595ec Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:14:22 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/p-e854595ec https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-news2ef2ad619 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:04:29 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-news2ef2ad619 https://www.chambersacademy.com/history26cd12c03 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:39:18 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/history26cd12c03 https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-grade-news3c86fd1e9 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:23:03 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-grade-news3c86fd1e9 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/algebra-ii85e474bc Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:03:54 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/algebra-ii85e474bc https://www.chambersacademy.com/the-enchanted-forest2b94dfb8 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:10:56 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/the-enchanted-forest2b94dfb8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-grade-news3696ff4e2 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:33:36 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-grade-news3696ff4e2 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/fifth-grade-news3b2c10629 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:17:58 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/fifth-grade-news3b2c10629 https://www.chambersacademy.com/freshman-biology-class5ea788e8 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:49:08 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/freshman-biology-class5ea788e8 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/grandparents-daya6f1a296 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:37:58 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/grandparents-daya6f1a296 https://www.chambersacademy.com/physical-educatione05d1a89 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:10:07 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/physical-educatione05d1a89 https://www.chambersacademy.com/august-top-ar-readersf21ebc1c Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:33:46 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/august-top-ar-readersf21ebc1c https://www.chambersacademy.com/fifth-grade-news2f242eda0 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:46:07 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/fifth-grade-news2f242eda0 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/chemistry-seniors-in-the-labb3e6ac5b Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:33:06 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/chemistry-seniors-in-the-labb3e6ac5b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-grade-news239163c93 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:28:02 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/third-grade-news239163c93 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/life-in-first-grade16eab8524 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:02:59 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/life-in-first-grade16eab8524 https://www.chambersacademy.com/science84aa33a0 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:27:58 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/science84aa33a0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-directore27a6030 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 16:20:17 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/athletic-directore27a6030 https://www.chambersacademy.com/english1bc20335f Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:12:37 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/english1bc20335f https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-gradef1443ada Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:07:30 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-gradef1443ada https://www.chambersacademy.com/volleyball18ef72c64 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:04:50 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/volleyball18ef72c64 https://www.chambersacademy.com/history1340b868b Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:39:36 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/history1340b868b https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten1f965188a Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:30:28 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/kindergarten1f965188a https://www.chambersacademy.com/headmaster-s-notes5e5cec61 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:10:20 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/headmaster-s-notes5e5cec61 https://www.chambersacademy.com/spanish-classes4d036787 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:27:25 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/spanish-classes4d036787 https://www.chambersacademy.com/annual-staff12152e0cd Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:00:53 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/annual-staff12152e0cd https://www.chambersacademy.com/news-from-abneyabb08d28 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:17:01 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/news-from-abneyabb08d28 https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-grade-news273796966 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:33:00 GMT 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laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/fourth-grade-endings126b27d7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-history7b04ec9e Wed, 16 May 2018 18:52:38 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-history7b04ec9e https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-science56badf1a Wed, 16 May 2018 17:43:38 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-science56badf1a https://www.chambersacademy.com/elementary-physical-education65cae6d5 Wed, 16 May 2018 16:27:23 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/elementary-physical-education65cae6d5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-english45d67ca3 Wed, 16 May 2018 15:06:58 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-english45d67ca3 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https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-grade-news1b505c3fc https://www.chambersacademy.com/ca-summer-reading-20186b3e1a9b Wed, 16 May 2018 12:08:38 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/ca-summer-reading-20186b3e1a9b https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-summer-reading2c8f7089 Wed, 09 May 2018 18:23:33 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/high-school-summer-reading2c8f7089 https://www.chambersacademy.com/april-top-ar-readers3ee19ef3 Wed, 02 May 2018 12:22:33 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/april-top-ar-readers3ee19ef3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/box-tops-for-educationf09743ed Wed, 02 May 2018 12:17:21 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/box-tops-for-educationf09743ed https://www.chambersacademy.com/office-manager05c7d39b Wed, 18 Apr 2018 16:25:59 GMT 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https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-newsa9723bf1 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:29:24 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/second-grade-newsa9723bf1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-grade-newsf6491e94 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:20:32 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/sixth-grade-newsf6491e94 https://www.chambersacademy.com/march-top-ar-readers22a5f328 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:26:05 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/march-top-ar-readers22a5f328 https://www.chambersacademy.com/paws-for-reading9e8ed765 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 12:26:15 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/paws-for-reading9e8ed765 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/annual-staff-17dc933987 The annual staff will be selling annuals April 2-6. The cost of a regular annual is $ 35. You can contact me (Mrs. Taylor) if you’re not sure if you have ordered one. Field day will be Thursday, April 19th, this year. We are tentatively scheduled to be off Friday, April 20th. Field day is […] Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/annual-staff-17dc933987 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/state-spelling-bee99c6219f Chambers Academy should be proud!  Claire attended and participated in the Scripps-Howard Alabama State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 10. This is a first in the history of our school.  She was a wonderful representative and placed thirteenth of fifty-three spellers.  Thank you, Claire, for your hard work and dedication to Chambers Academy! Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/state-spelling-bee99c6219f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/paws-for-reading00a24c94 Our Spring Book Fair is upon us!  We will be open March 12-16, from 7:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The students are excited and ready to read!  We will have our traditional “Breakfast With Books” on Tuesday, March 13.  Come by and enjoy a cup of coffee and a treat while your child shops.  The […] Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/paws-for-reading00a24c94 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/february-top-ar-readers-69f8cbd97 The following students are the Top AR Readers for February and went to lunch on March 2:  First Grade-Emily S., 7.9 points;  Second Grade-Eben, 27.2 points;  Third Grade-Beth, 15.3 points;  Fourth Grade-Emily, 10.8 points;  Fifth Grade-Sarah, 10.8 points;  and Sixth Grade-Kelsea, 17 points.   Congratulations and keep on reading! Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/february-top-ar-readers-69f8cbd97 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/softball-6e8f062df The Varsity and Junior High softball seasons are underway. Our JV has only played one game so far, but the Varsity is in full swing.  We are currently 6-1 and a 2-0 area record after beating Evangel in a doubleheader on Tuesday.  We are hoping to repeat as area champions for the third time in […] Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/softball-6e8f062df https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/k5-news251cf238 During the month of February we predicted if Punxsutawney Phil would see his shadow on Groundhog Day. We learned that our predictions don’t always come true. Our seniors helped us make Valentine Hands, and we wrote all the people and things we are thankful for. We also enjoyed making Valentine Cards for the nursing home […] Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/k5-news251cf238 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/english-910-11thac6ac52a Hello, Rebel Family.  I am pleased to announce that we have been reading our good friend  William Shakespeare. We will also be going to see the play A Miracle Worker this Wednesday (March 7th). It is a great experience for our kids, and I am really excited about it. Thank you for your support, and Go Rebels!!! Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/english-910-11thac6ac52a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/new-website-for-ca17ce6f5a Chambers Academy Family, We are excited to announce that we have been working hard over the last few months to completely redesign our website! It will have a completely new look with updated pictures and several new features. This has been a work in progress since Christmas Break, and we hope to publish the new […] Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/new-website-for-ca17ce6f5a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/counselors-corner-213c7425ae Our Juniors and Seniors just successfully took the ACT on campus for the first time. Hopefully, their score reports should get back before Spring Break. They will also receive a copy in the mail at home, so parents be on the lookout for those! Some notes to be made coming up involving our students: – […] Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/counselors-corner-213c7425ae https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/january-top-ar-readers-593f361f9 The following students were the Top AR Readers for January and had lunch at Monte Alban:  First Grade-Jaycee, 11.3 points;  Second Grade-Eben, 23.8 points; Third Grade-Cate, 14.6 points; Fourth Grade-Emily, 25.9 points.   Congratulations! Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/january-top-ar-readers-593f361f9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/girls-basketball-9f342a609 We just recently wrapped up our season. We had a great year on the junior varsity and varsity teams. Our JV, once again for the second year in a row, made it to the state tournament and came home with state runner up trophy. Southern defeated us in the state title game after we had […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/girls-basketball-9f342a609 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/testing96e33b77 We’re excited to finally announce that we will be administering the ACT on our campus for our juniors and seniors. This has been in the works for quite some time, and hopefully this annual convenience will be in place for years to come for our high school students. Offering the ACT on our campus will […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/testing96e33b77 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/life-in-first-grade-18d4ace6f2 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We hope you all had a GREAT winter break. We enjoyed our extra three snow days.  Our students shared their exciting adventures of building snowmen and making snow angels.  First grade has been working hard in January. We celebrated our 100th day of school. We are almost through our third reading unit […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/life-in-first-grade-18d4ace6f2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/history-126153873a Hello, CA family! The 7th grade is learning about the cultures and government of South America, Central Latin America, and the Caribbean. The 8th grade is studying Greece, the Persian Empire, and Alexander the Great. The Freshmen are learning about Napoleon and his conquest to take over the world. The Sophomores are beginning on their […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/history-126153873a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/head-of-school6af1c48d I wanted to dedicate my Rebels News article this month to my junior leadership aides, Colton and Alston. These two young men work hard at any tasks assigned and provide a vital service to the school. While it may look like they are playing on their phones and sipping soda, they are in fact playing […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/head-of-school6af1c48d thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/kindergarten-news-10bf88a5aa January has finished off as a busy month for the kindergarten. We are happy to have Miss LeAnna Hammer as our student teacher this year. She will be working with us until April, and we are so excited to have her join us. The students love the lessons she has with them. We have barely […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/kindergarten-news-10bf88a5aa thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/english-3b9ce5cc0 Hello, Rebel Family: I am pleased to announce that we are on the Literature section of our class. We are reading Tom Sawyer in the 7th grade, we just finished Bridge to Terabithia and will test later this week on it in the 8th grade.  The 9th grade is reading The Odyssey, 10th grade Lord […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/english-3b9ce5cc0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/scholars-bowl-5efd9fca2 Dear Rebel family: We have recently finished up with our Middle School Scholars Bowl competition.  Our team did not make the state tournament this year, but we did finish 3rd out of six teams. It was tons of fun competing with other schools. I look forward to next year as their Scholars Bowl sponsor, and […] Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/scholars-bowl-5efd9fca2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/miss-panacea-20182c352800 Thank you to all who participated and helped in any way with the Panacea Pageant this year. It was a huge success! Below is a list of all winners. Congratulations to all the girls! Junior Miss Photogenic – Skylar, Miss Photogenic – Laney, Miss Congeniality – Lauren Class Beauties: K3 – Louella K4 – Fowler […] Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/miss-panacea-20182c352800 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/counselors-corner-20cfc36c2d Is January already over? I can’t believe how fast the year is going! Several big things are coming up in the future for our students. – We are offering the ACT in-house for all of our Juniors and Seniors on February 27th. This has been a work in progress for 2 years now, and I […] Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/counselors-corner-20cfc36c2d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/community-service402742f8 This is just a friendly reminder that all students in grades 9th-12th must complete 20 hours of Community Service before graduation. The hours must be signed off on and turned in to Ms. Milford in order for them to count. Forms can be found in the office. Opportunities will be coming up in the Spring […] Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/community-service402742f8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/physical-education-70ea4690c In elementary physical education, we are launching a new fundraiser called Jump Rope For Heart. Jump Rope For Heart is a national education and fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE). These events engage elementary and middle school students with jumping rope while empowering them […] Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/physical-education-70ea4690c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/second-grade-news-28b3264419 We have added 2 more members to our Tooth Club this month —William and Laikan. That gives us 5 members in all so far. The dentist pulled 2 of William’s teeth. Laikan twisted her tooth all the way around until it finally came out. We’ve shared two activities with K-5 to go along with our […] Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/second-grade-news-28b3264419 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/sixth-grade-19326701c0   Sixth graders have been very busy! We have completed our novel “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” We are learning a lot about our country during the Civil War era, and we are learning to be better writers! On January 24th, we enjoyed a fun field trip to the Shakespeare Festival to see […] Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/sixth-grade-19326701c0 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/fourth-grade-happenings-107fa5f66c Our Spelling Bee winners were: December 8th – Halle, Easton, and MeLeah December 14th – MeLeah, Emily, Kent, Keila, Halle, Kayla, and Zachary January 12th – Easton, Spencer, Emily, and MeLeah January 26th – MeLeah, Drew, Emily, Spencer, Kent, Keila, Easton, Halle, Kayla, Cameron, Talley, and Zachary   Our County Spelling Bee winners were: December […] Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/fourth-grade-happenings-107fa5f66c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/athletic-director-46593af02   Hello, Rebel fans:  It’s hard to believe that basketball is almost over!  Both the boys’ and girls’ teams finished third in their respective regions and are playing their best basketball of the year when it counts, at tournament time.  Each team will play in the Elite Eight at the Metroplex in Montgomery on Tuesday, […] Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/athletic-director-46593af02 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/geometry-5deed2f60 The sophomores are close to finishing their chapter on right triangles.  The geometry class started the chapter learning how to simplify radicals.  We then used that skill to help us with the Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the side lengths of right triangles.  After that, we learned how to find side […] Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/geometry-5deed2f60 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/third-grade-news-1070f75231 Happy 2018! It’s a New Year! January was full of fun and surprises. The kids enjoyed watching the play, Snow Queen, on Jan. 10th. Then, snow, snow, and more snow. I feel it is safe to say all the kids enjoyed the extra break! Can you  believe it has been 100 days of school already? We celebrated the […] Mon, 29 Jan 2018 18:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/third-grade-news-1070f75231 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/district-spelling-bee-6c7d4dd70 Chambers Academy was well represented at the District VI Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 25.  The following students participated:  Fourth Grade, MeLeah; Sixth Grade, Levi; Eighth Grade, Claire.  Halle and Lauren F.  attended as alternates.  Claire placed third and Levi placed second.  Thank you for all your hard work for Chambers Academy. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/district-spelling-bee-6c7d4dd70 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/we-work-out07b27e06 The girls workout class for seventh period is well underway. We are doing a twelve week program to get in shape for spring break. The girls do a great job pushing themselves and their peers to become healthier and happier with nutrition and exercise. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/we-work-out07b27e06 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/december-top-ar-readers-7920c72b5 Congratulations to our Top AR Readers for the month of December:  First Grade-Emily, 5.6 points; Second Grade-William, 14.1 points; Fourth Grade-Easton, 26.0 points.  They will go to lunch on Friday, January 5.  Keep up the good reading! Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2018/december-top-ar-readers-7920c72b5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/pto-christmas-store3f8098b0 The 2017 Christmas Store is now history, and what a history it has!  The children enjoyed finding the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on their list.  They came eagerly every day and shopped and shopped and shopped.  The Christmas spirit was alive and well this week! This opportunity would not have been possible without your […] Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/pto-christmas-store3f8098b0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/santa-claus-is-coming-to-townd20eedef Santa Claus is coming to Chambers Academy! Next Wednesday, December 13th, the SGA will be hosting a special guest for all of our elementary students. He will be here to take pictures, pass out candy canes, and hear all of your amazing Christmas wish lists. Mark it on your calendars! For $5 you can receive […] Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/santa-claus-is-coming-to-townd20eedef https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-19f5fe0eed Wow, I cannot believe it is already close to the end of Semester 1. All students have been working hard and have stayed busy this whole semester with both academics and extra-curricular activities. The two classes I teach are  getting ready to wrap up. The juniors are finishing ACT Prep and will move on to […] Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-19f5fe0eed thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/what-a-football-season67a1fb5d I would like to personally thank everyone for a wonderful football season.  The support of our fans was exceptional from early August all the way up to the state championship game in late November.  I know that it did not end like all had hoped that it would, but there is an awful lot to […] Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/what-a-football-season67a1fb5d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/head-of-schools-report-38ea3a929 CA Family, What a great fall semester! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the faculty and staff for their devotion to Chambers Academy and our students. It is a privilege to work with such an outstanding group of professionals. Every day I witness their love for education and children. Countless hour are […] Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/head-of-schools-report-38ea3a929 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/human-growth-and-development55eac0e3 Ninth graders are hard at work in health class learning about the process of human development and the life stages from conception to early childhood. The students have learned multiple vocab terms and have even placed their knowledge into making their own animation cartoon. Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/human-growth-and-development55eac0e3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/november-top-ar-readers-5f4b78766 The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of November:  First Grade, Emmalee-4.3 points;  Second Grade, William-26.8 points;  Third Grade, Baylee-15.7 points;  Fourth Grade, Easton-21.1 points.  They will go to lunch on Thursday, December 7.  Congratulations! Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/november-top-ar-readers-5f4b78766 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/ca-christmas-playd534b628 Appleville is a small, peaceful town, but you sure wouldn’t know it around Christmastime!  Stress and distress run high each year for Amanda MacAfee, director of her church’s annual Christmas pageant, as the OTHER church in town puts on their ever-expanding Christmas pageant with real animals, amazing costumes, and even flying angels.  Knowing she will […] Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/ca-christmas-playd534b628 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-9674fbf63 *We made Christmas ornaments and sent them to Montgomery.  They will be hanging from the Christmas tree in the Governor’s Mansion until the end of the year. *Spelling Bee winners:   November 3 – Zachary, Cameron, Kayla, Halle, Easton, Kent, Emily, Drew, and MeLeah   November 9 – MeLeah, Drew, Emily, Spencer, Kent, Keila, Halle, […] Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-9674fbf63 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-corner-42e4c33dd The holiday season is here! It is my favorite time of year. Currently, the students are working hard on their Christmas play production. I believe it is going to be the best yet! Also, fifth grade will be taking a trip to the Christmas Merry-Go-Round. Along with those festivities, the students will get to shop […] Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-corner-42e4c33dd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/history-11b4b0a25a Hello, CA family! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. This quarter has been very exciting! The 7th grade is learning about the cultures and government of South America, Central Latin America, and the Caribbean. The 8th grade is studying Greece, the Persian Empire, and Alexander the Great. The Freshmen are learning about […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 18:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/history-11b4b0a25a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/english-292bf8e4b Hello Rebel Nation:  We are hard at work learning how to write an essay (10th, 11th, and 12th- 5 pages; 8th & 9th- 3 pages). This is an important skill to have when going to college, and your children are hard at work on their topics. We have also been learning grammar throughout this semester. […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/english-292bf8e4b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-17b12c6d28 Well, we helped Tom Turkey stay safe during Thanksgiving! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday. We have had a busy few weeks learning how things grow and change and learning about communities. I have seen each one of our students growing and changing into wonderful, caring individuals. Everyone is working very hard, and […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-17b12c6d28 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-979fa31bb In November we have been busy learning about everything fall. We have learned about the parts of a plant and the life cycle of plants. We have read stories about how animals prepare for winter. We read books about the first Thanksgiving and even watched a movie about the first settlers. On November 10th the […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-979fa31bb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/girls-basketball-80ca46878 Well, the season is finally underway! Both girls teams have already played in tournaments in early November and during Thanksgiving. We are excited to begin play at home this week. We will play Evangel from Alabaster, then be traveling to Edgewood and Coosa Valley next week. We are all excited about the season and look […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/girls-basketball-80ca46878 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-69e303f9b It is the time of the year when the students are challenged with the aspect of a sport education program. In sports education the students are presented a new sport. The students are split up into teams and each student is assigned a role on their team. Roles are chosen among the team making sure […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-69e303f9b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-2779627414 Abigail, Sydney, Ty H., Haley, William, and Eben earned 10 or more AR points this month and will share their special reward with the third graders who have also earned 10 or more AR points! Everyone did a wonderful job of disguising his/her turkey. Our bulletin board was completely covered with all the turkeys that […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-2779627414 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-10f05d24e8 The sixth graders have enjoyed participating in the Veterans’ Day Program, and we look forward to our field trip to the Merry-Go-Round on Friday, December 8th. We continue to work to improve our reading, grammar and writing skills, through various opportunities to read and compose pieces of writing in different genres. We have recently started […] Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-10f05d24e8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/algebra-ii-4e6a4693b The juniors just finished a chapter on systems of linear equations and inequalities.  They learned four ways to solve a system of equations: graphing, substitution, elimination, and Cramer’s Rule.  They are now working on a chapter that covers laws of exponents, factoring, and multiplying and dividing polynomials. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/algebra-ii-4e6a4693b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-9cf873f77 Wow, I can’t believe November is over. I hope everyone had a great fall break and a Happy Thanksgiving. Farms, Veterans, and turkeys were our words for November. We enjoyed a trip to Slay’s Farm on the 1st. The kids loved the hayride to learn about forestry, fisheries, and cattle. Then, they were able to […] Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-9cf873f77 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-1446780da5 Wow! October was definitely a busy time for us in the fifth grade. We had our first character ed and 4-H meetings this month. The students were engaged and had a great time.  I am excited to see what this year has in store for character ed and 4-H. We enjoyed a day at the […] Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-1446780da5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/girls-basketball-72c4dd681 I am so very excited for basketball season to begin. We will start the season off Tuesday and Thursday, November 7th and 9th, with a JV and Varsity girls tournament at Northside in Dothan.  We will be playing another tournament during Thanksgiving with only the Varsity. The numbers are low this year and we have […] Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/girls-basketball-72c4dd681 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-843a408d2 October was a busy month for us. We traveled to Columbus, GA to watch “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs”. We dressed the part with our pig noses. During Book Fair week Harleen won the coloring contest for Kindergarten. We visited with our Grand’s during Book Fair week. We enjoyed seeing Mrs. Richardson […] Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-843a408d2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/spanish-54711d4f8 En este semestre, las clases de español están aprendiendo vocabulario de partes del cuerpo, parientes de la familia, y descripciones de emoción y personalidad. Hemos cantado, bailado, leído, y escrito. Después del próximo examen, vamos a empezar trabajando con verbos y sus diferentes formas. Gracias por compartir tiempo con sus niños cada día. – Sr. […] Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/spanish-54711d4f8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-92ac4d970 My name is Mrs. Merit Sims, and I am happy to join the Chambers Academy Family. I serve as homeroom teacher to our 6th graders, and I teach Language Arts to all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. In addition, I teach reading and history to my homeroom group. Our students have been engaged in some […] Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-92ac4d970 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/head-of-schools-report-20dd117b0 CA Family: What a great time to be a Chambers Academy Rebel!! Our students are representing CA in academic and athletic events all over the State. Our Scholars Bowl Team did a great job at the fall Southern Union State Community College Tournament. The Lady Rebels Volleyball Team made it to the AISA Final Four […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/head-of-schools-report-20dd117b0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/october-top-ar-readers-67498e802 The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of October:  First Grade-Brandon-4.5 points; Second Grade-Haley-24.6 points;  Third Grade-Baylee-19.2 points;  Fourth Grade-Emily-16.7 points;  Fifth Grade-Sarah-11.0 points;  Sixth Grade-Lexie-14.4 points.  They went to Monte Alban for lunch on Friday, November 3.  Congratulations to our SUPER READERS! Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/october-top-ar-readers-67498e802 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/englisheea4a245 Hello Rebel Family! I am very excited to be the new English teacher here at Chambers Academy. I have big plans on helping your kids learn how to write proficiently, read more, and help them prepare to go to college. We have been working very hard on grammar for the first couple of weeks and […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/englisheea4a245 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/scholars-bowl-4dd7a8522 Recently our Scholars Bowl team competed at Southern Union where we placed second. Our biggest success came from Senior Brinson Sheffield, who was the top score through the whole competition with 300 points. this puts him in contention for a scholarship at Southern Union. I am excited to continue our success with Scholars Bowl into […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/scholars-bowl-4dd7a8522 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/im-backd3047336 Hello CA family! I am so excited to be back at Chambers Academy! I will be teaching history  this year, and I cannot wait to be teaching students again. So far this year: the 7th grade has learned about South America; the 8th grade has studied about Greece; the Freshmen have learned about the Ottoman […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/im-backd3047336 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-and-lifetime-sportsb76ee63c I would like to congratulate the Diamondbacks for winning the championship game in our whiffle ball season. Team captain Abbie Morgan led them to victory over the Trojans. Lifetime sports will begin their next season after fall break. Parents, it is beginning to get cold so please remember to let the students bring a jacket, […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-and-lifetime-sportsb76ee63c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-8294a5517 Brother Randall visited with the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades and presented us with a program on “Freedom”.  How do we present ourselves and treat others? Miss Rachel started our 4-H programs for the year by electing officers and going over some of the upcoming events. Spelling Bee Winners: September 29th – Zachary, Cameron, Kayla, […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-8294a5517 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/first-grade-newsc540408b First grade has had a busy month during October. We are working hard to complete our Second reading unit. We are learning a lot about communities. Brandon and Caleb tied for Top AR reader in September. Our top AR reader in October is a close race between them again. Good luck to them both! They […] Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/first-grade-newsc540408b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-1820a1e1a1 Hello. Everyone! It is crazy to think that the year is 1/4th of the way over. I feel like we just started last week! I have been working hard with the Seniors on applying to colleges and now some of them are even beginning the scholarship process. We have taken them through resumes, college registrations, […] Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-1820a1e1a1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/annual-staff-16eb3c3fd2 Last call for summer pictures.  If you would like to submit a summer picture for the yearbook, please turn it in by November 3rd . The annual staff will be selling annuals October 31st to November 3rd.  A regular annual costs $35.  November 3rd is the last day to turn in your form to order […] Wed, 25 Oct 2017 11:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/annual-staff-16eb3c3fd2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-26fc59aa8f Sydney, Ty H., Haley, William, Eben, and Layken T. earned at least 10 AR points in September and got to decorate the sidewalk with chalk as their special reward. Abigail also earned the reward, but was absent that day. Hope everyone enjoyed looking at their artwork! Sydney became our third member of our Tooth Club. […] Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-26fc59aa8f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-84f22e71c Pizza Party, Pigs, Pumpkins, and Black Outs!!! October was filled with all of these. We started off with seeing the True Story of the Three Little Pigs. We absolutely loved that play. The group had to listen closely to the debate between Wolf and a lawyer representing the pigs. They loudly voted that Wolf was […] Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-84f22e71c thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/volleyball-makes-history-at-chambersa79d65a0 The 2017 volleyball season has come to an end, and I could not be more proud of the Lady Rebels. The girls made it to the Final Four for the first time in Chambers history and only came up a few points short of making it to the championship game. Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/volleyball-makes-history-at-chambersa79d65a0 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/thank-you-4bf7dfe90 Thank you to everyone for making our “Wild, Wild West Book Fair” a success.   It was an exciting week!  The Book Fairs would not be possible without the help of many people.  Mrs. Sue Sheppard and Mrs. Brandi Kirk are always on board to help.  They not only attend workshops with me, but they also […] Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/thank-you-4bf7dfe90 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/box-tops-for-education19b75be8 Thank you to the Kindergarten through Sixth Grade classes for helping us raise money for Chambers Academy through the Box Top program.  This past year we raised $622.70 for our school.  Box Tops are due Friday for the month of October.  Please encourage family members (especially grandparents) to collect Box Tops.  The holiday season is […] Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/box-tops-for-education19b75be8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/book-fair-reminder-2777e724f Don’t forget to come visit the “Wild, Wild, West” Book Fair next week, October 9-13! We are busily preparing and have some wonderful books for every age.  Our Family events are as follows:  Tuesday, October 10-Breakfast with Books at 7:00 A.M.;  Wednesday, October 11-Cokes with Cowhands at 2:30 P.M.:  Thursday, October 12-Lunch with Grands ($6.00 […] Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/book-fair-reminder-2777e724f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/prom-fundraisers859fe7ca The Juniors are steadily working on ideas to raise money for Prom! We have several new ideas including relaxed dress code days for high school, Halloween candy-grams, and our annual Butter Braid Fundraiser just started! The awesome thing about it this year is, if you sell 10 items, you receive 1 for free! Please try […] Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/prom-fundraisers859fe7ca https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-17bb09d293 Wow, what a busy first few months! I can officially say that we will be hosting the ACT for all of our Juniors and Seniors in the Spring. We have been working on this for over a year and finally tied up all loose ends so now our students will have the opportunity to test […] Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-17bb09d293 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/september-top-ar-readers-60eaef78d The following students were the Top AR Readers for September:  First Grade-Brandon & Caleb, 7.2 points each; Second Grade-Sydney, 30.1 points;  Third Grade-Beth, 18.8 points;  Fourth Grade- Easton, 44.9 points;  Sixth Grade-Malissa, 13 points.  They will go to lunch on Friday, October 6.  Congratulations to all our fine young readers! Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/september-top-ar-readers-60eaef78d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/volleyball-updated188e663 Volleyball has gotten off to a good start.  The girls have been working hard and are playing area teams Evangel and EMCA the 2nd and 5th. The seniors Kelsey and Mckensie will have their senior night on the 5th of October. Please come out and support our Lady Rebels Volleyball team. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/volleyball-updated188e663 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-13669a1dad Hello CA Family, It’s hard to believe we are almost done with the month of September. It has been a busy and exciting month in fifth grade. We finished unit one last week in Reading. During that unit of study, the students completed and took tests on five different stories. We had a fun time […] Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-13669a1dad thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-756ea33ba September has been a busy month for the Kindergarteners. On September 8th we celebrated Grandparents’ Day. Each child presented their grandparents with a hand-painted family tree and picture. Klancy and Maddie J. have enjoyed birthdays since we have been in school. Madison B. and Maddie H. have each lost a tooth at school. How exciting […] Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-756ea33ba thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-81cd954ff Sixth Grade has had a great year so far!  We have finished our book study on Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.  The students enjoyed this study as did I.  They completed the project that accompanied the book with all doing an amazing job.  Thank you parents for your help with this.  On Tuesday of this week […] Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-81cd954ff https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/homecoming-685b95cdc Thanks to everyone who helped in some way with Homecoming week! A lot goes into putting on the event, and I would like to thank everyone who assisted. Everyone had so much spirit and dressed up very creatively for the Dress-up days!! Thank you to all of the representatives and candidates. You all looked great! […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/homecoming-685b95cdc thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/9th-and-10th-grade-history8b92416a Hello Rebel Family:  I am excited to announce we are going on our first field trip. We will be visiting The American Village on October 12th.  We will step back in time to visit a colonial town. We have been busy in our 7th, 8th, and 11th grade classes with tests and quizzes, and learning […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/9th-and-10th-grade-history8b92416a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/algebra-ii-337c17250 The eleventh grade has spent the first quarter on concepts that are taught in Algebra I.  Although they are the same concepts, the problems they do in Algebra II are more challenging.  So far this quarter, they have solved equations, added and subtracted polynomials, and graphed.  They just finished a chapter on graphing.  They graphed […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/algebra-ii-337c17250 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-163d32d77b First grade has had a busy month during September. We learned about Johnny Appleseed. Did you know that his real name was John Chapman and he was a missionary? Mrs. Richardson read us a story about him. We watched a video about his life. Did you know he wore a pot on his head and […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-163d32d77b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-764b0a970 We had an exciting week during homecoming.  We had 100% participation in dressing up each day and 2nd place in door design. Our representatives, Kayla and Cameron, did us proud at the pep rally and the ballgame.  Way to Go! Spelling Bee Winners September 1 – Halle, Easton, Keila, Emily, and MeLeah September 8 – […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-764b0a970 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/football-newsed321dbf We are at the halfway point of football season and it has been a great year so far.  The varsity rebels are 5-0 and ranked as the 4th best team in the AISA.  We are the highest ranked 1A team.  Our team has improved every week, and I am very excited about the progress this […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/football-newsed321dbf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fine-artsdf6ea24a The Fine Arts students are working hard to put together a Christmas play set to debut this December.  The play is called “On the Worst Day of Christmas”.  Thus far, students from grades 4th-12th have been cast in roles for this funny, holiday play, in which two small-town churches try to one-up each other’s Christmas […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fine-artsdf6ea24a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/lifetime-sports-2f5921a5b I am happy to announce that our ninth grade has begun their semester of our Lifetime Sports class. The students will get to compete while learning the rules and regulations of many different sports. As a class, we have just completed our first mini-season of ultimate Frisbee. The championship match was won by the Red […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/lifetime-sports-2f5921a5b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/see-you-at-the-polec29bfa3f Today we participated in “See You at the Pole”. The student body came out and all prayed together. This is an awesome event. I am so very proud of our students for doing this. Student led prayer is a powerful and spiritual experience for the young, as well as the more mature crowd. Nate had […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/see-you-at-the-polec29bfa3f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-254e4b229d Eben, Abigail, Ty H., Haley, and William earned 10 AR points (or more) in August and participated in a special water day with Cate, Colton, Beth, and Baylee from 3rd grade. They all enjoyed getting wet on such a hot day! We will have our first field trip on Oct. 11th! We’re going to see […] Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-254e4b229d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/head-of-schools-report8ca899df CA Family, I wanted to update you on the status of the LaFayette Center for the Performing Arts (Old Martin Theater). We have received our first grant that will aid in minor repairs of the roof. We have an architect set to visit the Theater and discuss a timeline for the complete renovation. I have […] Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/head-of-schools-report8ca899df thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-706ff3827 Wow! What a great and exciting month September has been. Peewee football ended their season 3-1. Congratulations to: #3 Colton, #15 James, and #22 Tucker  for bringing in those victories. Of course, they couldn’t have done it without the help of their cheerleaders, Anna Kate, Alivia, Kaitlyn, Makala and Cate. This year was  by far […] Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-706ff3827 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/come-visit-the-wild-wild-west3ba23c17 The fall Book Fair at Chambers Academy will be October 9-13, and the theme is “The Wild, Wild West”.  We are actively planning for a wonderful week.  We have several family events planned during this time.  Tuesday, October 10, we will have our “Breakfast with Books” beginning at 7:00 A.M.  Stop by and have a […] Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/come-visit-the-wild-wild-west3ba23c17 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/10th-grade-computer7a372cea Our 10th grade students are enrolled this year with Chambers County Career Technical Center to take a Computer class. This class is the beginning of a three year course we will be implementing into our curriculum to allow our students to not only receive the experience of traveling to another campus, but better prepare them […] Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/10th-grade-computer7a372cea https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/grandparents-day-56df999eb The Kindergarten through Third Grade classes will celebrate Grandparents’ Day on Friday, September 8, beginning at 1:00 P.M.  Grandparents are invited to the classrooms for a short program at the following times:  Kindergarten-1:00, First Grade-1:15, Second Grade-1:30, and Third Grade-1:45.   After each program, light refreshments will be served in the lunchroom. Please come and spare […] Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/grandparents-day-56df999eb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/august-top-ar-readers-5b989ce7a The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of August:  First Grade-Jaycee-3.3 points; Second Grade-Abigail-18.7 points; Third Grade-Colton-16.8 points; Fourth Grade-Easton-31.1 points; Sixth Grade-Katy-23.2 points.  These students will go to lunch at Subway on Thursday, September 7.  All students who have ten or more points for the month will have the opportunity […] Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/august-top-ar-readers-5b989ce7a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/athletic-director-3b46ce995 Football season is here and the Rebels are off to a hot start. The varsity is 1-0 and the JV is 2-0. Both teams have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 128-7. The Pee Wee team is also 1-1 and off to a good start as well. The Rebels will be on the […] Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/athletic-director-3b46ce995 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/welcome-back-to-the-library7fd2136d I am so excited to be back at Chambers Academy for another year!  The summer brought many changes, not only with new books but also a beautiful new bookshelf.  Many thanks to Mr. David for his hard work on putting the shelf together with no directions. He also installed a screen which will enable us […] Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/welcome-back-to-the-library7fd2136d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-1541054163 Hello, Everyone! First grade has had a busy month during August. We have had a GREAT start to the year. We have completed reading our first three reading stories. We are learning a lot about tame and wild animals. We are learning about jobs that take care of animals. Everyone tried hard on the Star test. Our top AR reader in August […] Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-1541054163 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/8th-grade-spanishf68eed12 For the first time, eighth graders are taking a foreign language course at CA. They are excited to be learning a new language and are ready to practice their skills at home with you. Ask them what they have learned. They are learning how to describe people. They can also say the alphabet in Spanish, […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/8th-grade-spanishf68eed12 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-report-816741567d CA Family: Welcome back! I am excited about the potential in our 2017 -2018 academic year. Enrollment, kindergarten through twelfth grade, is 181. We have also seen tremendous growth in our Early Learning Center. I would like to welcome our new faculty members; Dina Strength, Matt Mims, Alexa Foster and Merry Abney. They are a […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-report-816741567d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-6387d2522 Our theme for Kindergarten this year is patterned after Dr. Seuss’ Oh The Places You’ll Go. We are off to a great start! Our class is made up of 6 girls and 2 boys. We have the boys way out numbered. We are learning about our school jobs, the math calendar meeting, our 123’s and […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-6387d2522 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-169ca031a6 Welcome Back!! I cannot wait to work with all of the students again this year!! With the many hats I wear around the school, chances are, I will be interacting with your child at some point throughout the school year. Just to name a few projects I am already involved with: The Seniors have already […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-169ca031a6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-18e8f17a06 Hi from 6th grade.  I am very excited to be here at Chambers Academy and have been graciously welcomed by everyone, especially the students.  The 6th grade class this year has grown as we have several new students.  The class consists of Kole. Abby, Katy, Kelsea, Levi, Lexie, Landon, Gabby, Malissa, Jordan, Morgan and Piper.  […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-18e8f17a06 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-582caf450 Welcome back to school! It’s an awesome time to be a Rebel in the physical education program. The goal of Physical Education at Chambers Academy is to teach students to develop healthy living habits that will last a lifetime.  We accomplish that by having students participate in a wide variety of activities, sports, and challenges […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-582caf450 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-6e54c727c We are off and running in the 4th grade.  We welcome back Zachary, Talley, Cameron, Kayla, Halle, Easton, Keila, Kent, Spencer, Emily, Drew, and MeLeah. Our girls have now moved up the ranks to CA Girls.  They include MeLeah, Emily, Keila, Halle, Kayla, and Talley. Our PeeWee boys are Drew #20, Spencer #66, Kent #1, […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 15:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fourth-grade-happenings-6e54c727c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/history-10eae0d575 Hello Rebel Family:  In our history classes we have been very busy taking notes, taking quizzes, and tests. In our 10th grade U.S. History I class, we are just getting into England colonizing America.  In U.S. History II, we are talking about the turn of the century and beginning the 20th century. 8th Grade history […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/history-10eae0d575 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-2436871176 We have 10 second graders this year —– Abigail, Sydney, Laikan E., Ty G., Ty H., Haley, William, Eben, Layken T., and Ryanna. Our Rebelettes are Haley, Ryanna, Laken T., and Sydney. Abigail and Ty G. are the first two members of our Tooth Club. Ty G. was eating lunch at school when he lost […] Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-2436871176 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/pictures-neededb1f9a5c4     The Annual Staff is beginning to put together another yearbook.  We are in need of graduation snaps from K-5, Sixth, and Seniors. We also need summer pictures.  If you have any pictures you would like to send us, please get it to us by any of the following ways: Email to martha.taylor@chambersacademy.com. Bring […] Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/pictures-neededb1f9a5c4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-1236c4cd0a Hello CA Family, Welcome back to another great year at Chambers Academy. We are off to a fabulous start in 5th grade. We have definitely been keeping a busy schedule during class time. So far, the students have done an awesome job on preparing for their weekly tests. Keep up the great work, everyone! I […] Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-1236c4cd0a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/volleyball-defeats-emca28f3d372 The Chambers Volleyball team played EMCA on August 24th and took home both wins as JV and Varsity blew through their games. JV took it to a nail-biting three games but never gave up, taking the first win home for the season. JV had a remarkable eight aces and seven kills. The Varsity took care […] Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/volleyball-defeats-emca28f3d372 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/welcome-back-2953f4153 Third Grade is in full swing! We told all about our fun summer activities. They have learned rules and procedures.  Of course, some they love, and some they don’t. The work has begun, and they aren’t complaining……yet. The ice cream party was a success as always. Great Job to those who read over the summer.  […] Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/welcome-back-2953f4153 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/solar-eclipse924ecfea Chambers Academy Family, In light of various school system announcements regarding the upcoming solar eclipse, which is set to impact our area for a few spectacular minutes on August 21, 2017, the following is our official statement regarding how our school will handle things on that day.  The event will occur during school; sixth period […] Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/solar-eclipse924ecfea https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/happy-new-school-yeardfc86d19 Welcome back to Chambers Academy for the 2017-2018 school year. It is GREAT to be a Chambers Rebel!  We look forward to making this the best year yet. There will be a work day at the football stadium on Saturday, August 19.  Parents are encouraged to attend and to bring any equipment which may be […] Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/happy-new-school-yeardfc86d19 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-graduation-and-elementary-awardsbcbd14d8 The Sixth Grade Graduation and Elementary Awards are scheduled for Thursday, May 18th at 6:00 P.M in the gymnasium. Everyone is invited to attend. We hope to see you there! Thu, 18 May 2017 11:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-graduation-and-elementary-awardsbcbd14d8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/500-booksaa8a9e31 The sixth grade class had a goal to read 500 books this school year. Although this was very challenging , the class met their goal today! They worked very hard and gave up other privileges in order to meet the goal. I am so proud of them! As a reward, the class will get to […] Tue, 16 May 2017 17:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/500-booksaa8a9e31 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/2016-2017-top-ar-readers217591e0 Congratulations to the following students who read their way to top honors for the 2016-2017 year:  Kindergarten-Emmalee, 13.6 points;  First Grade-Eben, 106.1 points;  Second Grade-Beth, 268.3 points;  Third Grade-Easton, 229.5 points; Fourth Grade-Cristina, 251.3 points;  Fifth Grade-Morgan, 92.5 points;  Sixth Grade-Keegan, 1016.2 points.  These students were treated to a day from school.  They went to […] Tue, 09 May 2017 17:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/2016-2017-top-ar-readers217591e0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/april-top-ar-readers-6acf70ed8 The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of April and will go to lunch on Friday, May 5:  First Grade, Ty H.-14.2 points;  Second Grade, Beth-37.6 points;  Third Grade, MeLeah-27.6 points;  Fourth Grade, Sarah-26.7 points;  Fifth Grade, Morgan-12.0 points;  Sixth Grade, Keegan-128.4 points.  Congratulations to you all for a job well […] Tue, 02 May 2017 13:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/april-top-ar-readers-6acf70ed8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/spring-drama-performance7ec4eafa “Annie Play Will Do”   Because of a miscommunication with the principal, high school drama teacher, Ms. Morris, finds herself with only ONE DAY to cast, stage, and perform the school play. In desperation, she turns to two of her best students, Paul and Laura, to take charge and co-direct the show, unaware that the […] Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/spring-drama-performance7ec4eafa thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/junior-high-and-high-school-historyea84d07b The seventh graders are beginning a study of Asia and its various religions.  The eighth graders continue to work the Enlightenment and different composers during this time.  Ninth graders are ending World War II and Europe.  The tenth graders continue with their study of the Civil War focusing on the Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg.  […] Mon, 17 Apr 2017 17:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/junior-high-and-high-school-historyea84d07b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-15b783a71f Our seniors have been very busy finishing up their last few weeks before graduation! They will soon be taking cap and gown pictures and receiving invitations to send in the mail. It is important that each senior pay close attention to grades and financial obligations at this point in the school year. Both are imperative […] Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-15b783a71f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/annual-staff-151bb4d648 The annual staff would like to thank everyone who participated in field day.  The day was a huge success because of all of you.   Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Coach McGinty for grilling and students and Coach Garrett for working the concession stand. Thank you to Reed and Mr. Hurst for working in the […] Mon, 17 Apr 2017 14:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/annual-staff-151bb4d648 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/art-show-3a89579fd We would like to take the chance to congratulate the winners of our Chambers Academy Art Show on Wednesday, April 12th. Kindergarten – First Grade: Mixed Media – 1st Emmalee, 2nd Sydney; Painting – 1st Ryanna, 2nd Konnor Second Grade – Third Grade: Painting – 1st Anna Kate, 2nd Casey; Photography – 1st and 2nd […] Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/art-show-3a89579fd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/chambers-academy-baseball9aeebcb5 The regular season is winding down for the Rebels Varsity and JV baseball teams. Both teams have had very successful seasons so far. The varsity squad is currently 16-8 and have clinched a first round home playoff game or a bye to the second round. The junior varsity team picked up a big win on […] Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/chambers-academy-baseball9aeebcb5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-fitness-testing21d5789e It is getting close to the end of the school year which means it is time for everyone to take part in our annual fitness tests. These tests include pushups, sit-ups, and the PACER test.  The PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) is used to measure aerobic capacity.  It is progressive in intensity, it is […] Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-fitness-testing21d5789e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-23bbf661aa The second graders really enjoyed their field trip to the McWane Science Center in Birmingham! Kaitlyn’s favorite part was touching the stingrays and sharks. Sawyer enjoyed playing in all the different sections of Level One. Wrangler’s favorite was the holograph money. The bed of nails was Anna Kate’s favorite.  James chose the Imax theater. Baylee […] Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-23bbf661aa https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/softball-5b680f02d Softball season is winding down. Our current record is 9-5 for varsity. We just completed our area games with Evangel, winning both games of the doubleheader to seal the #1 spot in our area. This is the second year in a row for that accomplishment. I am so very very proud of the girls and […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/softball-5b680f02d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-corner-397dff6ff Hello CA family, Can you believe it’s already April? I cannot believe that we nearing the end of the school year. Wow!This year has flown by so quickly. I have really enjoyed my group of fifth graders this year. Before spring break, we began working hard to prepare and review for the ACT ASPIRE, which […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-corner-397dff6ff https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/athletic-director-21bfc1fcd It’s hard to believe that school is nearing its end. It has been quite a year for our athletic programs and it’s not over yet. Our ladies softball team just wrapped up an area championship and will be competing in the state tournament on May 5 at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. Congratulations to Coach Fuller […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/athletic-director-21bfc1fcd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/4th-grade-happenings-24b34a06ec I cannot believe this year is coming to an end!  Where has the time gone? We recently received our class books and they look GREAT!  Each student wrote and illustrated a story and a poem.  Their story, “When I Grow Up”, was about where they saw themselves in the future.  They also did a wonderful […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/4th-grade-happenings-24b34a06ec https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-57c3006c3 The Kindergarten class has been busy reading and taking AR tests. Since January we have taken 97 tests. We are learning to add and subtract with the help of teddy bear counters. We have been practicing for our graduation in May. We really enjoyed the McWane Center. We got to touch string rays, sharks, and […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-57c3006c3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-147fd568e7 We all had a GREAT Spring Break. I have heard about some of the wonderful things that some of the students did. We have finished our first story in our last reading book and can’t wait to read more. We all did well on the Star Reading test. I am proud of all the effort […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-147fd568e7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-report-804f5c25bb Dear Parent/Guardian: Pre-registration time is here again! As we near the close of the 2016-2017 academic year, may I extend my thanks for allowing us to be the school home of your most prized possessions, your children. We hope you have had a great academic year and continue to feel the warmth, safety, and respect […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-report-804f5c25bb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-1727fdc517 Wow! It is April already! In March, we did a novel study on the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia Series: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. The students really enjoyed it! Throughout the novel study, the students completed chapter summaries as pictured. There are some really artistic students in […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-1727fdc517 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/summer-reading-program-4c6c7ea0f Chambers Academy will be having a Summer Reading Program for upcoming second through sixth grades.  The library will be open on Tuesday and Thursday beginning on May 30 and ending on August 3.  The school will be closed the week of July 3-7 for the Fourth of July holiday.  Students will be able to check […] Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/summer-reading-program-4c6c7ea0f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/environmental-science-gardenb83e3cd2 The eleventh grade environmental science class is working on planting a garden out by the gazebo. This year we have planted some flowers, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and okra. We are excited and hopeful that our plants grow this year. Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/environmental-science-gardenb83e3cd2 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/just-keep-swimming-3rd-grade-299758105 Exciting! The word that describes how this year has been. Third grade has learned so much throughout the year. This has been the hardest working groups I’ve seen. We have laughed, cried, joked, and played(a little lol) together, but we made it! We survived classwork, test, field trips,  and field day.  We could not have […] Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/just-keep-swimming-3rd-grade-299758105 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/march-top-ar-readers-4b95d809a The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of March:  First Grade-Haley, 10.0 points; Second Grade-Beth, 53.2 points;  Third Grade-MeLeah, 19.7 points;  Fourth Grade-Cristina, 16.6 points;  Fifth Grade-Morgan, 17.5 points;  Sixth Grade-Keegan, 67.8 points.  They will go to lunch on Friday, April 7.  We will also have the AR Store on Friday.  […] Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/march-top-ar-readers-4b95d809a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/thank-you-3c6f9377d Thank You to everyone for making our “Happy Camper” Book Fair a success! The students really enjoyed seeing all the new books, and they really liked the decorations.  The Fair would not be possible without some very special people.  My sincere appreciation goes to Mrs. Sue Shepard, Mrs. Brandi Kirk, Mrs. LaRae Jackson, Mrs. Laura […] Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/thank-you-3c6f9377d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/february-top-ar-readers-53ec9c24d The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of February:  First Grade, Abigail-18.8 points;  Second Grade, Beth-43.8 points;  Third Grade, MeLeah-26.4 points;  Fourth Grade, Sarah-11.7 points;  Sixth Grade, Gavin-47.2 points.  They will go to lunch on Friday, March 3. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/february-top-ar-readers-53ec9c24d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/chambers-academy-open-housea3ce3e0d Chambers Academy will host an Open House on Thursday, March 9, 5:30 to 7:30.  All faculty will be present to meet any prospective students and their families.  In addition, the Spring Book Fair will be open, and everyone is invited to come and browse the selections.  Please invite families that are looking for a change […] Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/chambers-academy-open-housea3ce3e0d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/book-fair-reminder8f817696 Just a reminder that our Book Fair will begin next Monday, March 6, and continue through the week.  Our “Breakfast with Books” will be on Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 A.M. -8:00 A.M.  The “Lunch with Grands” is Wednesday, March 8, at your child’s lunch time.  Please make reservations for lunch by Friday, March 3.  We […] Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/book-fair-reminder8f817696 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/read-across-america-week24c25407 Read Across America Week Feb. 27 – March 3 Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Families, The kindergarten through third grade will be celebrating Read Across America next week.  The following is a list of activities that we will be participating in throughout the week.  Parents, grandparents, and community people are invited to come and read with […] Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/read-across-america-week24c25407 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/seventh-grade-englishfef0cbb0 Learning grammar comes fairly easy to some, but others may find it very challenging.  Regardless, it is important to know how to speak and write the English language correctly as a life skill which will provide life-long career benefits.  I have found that the seventh grade loves to be creative and use songs as a […] Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/seventh-grade-englishfef0cbb0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/ca-daycare54b87cbe The Chambers Academy Daycare has openings for two workers in the afternoon.  If interested, please contact Cindy Hurst at (334) 497-9933. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/ca-daycare54b87cbe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/lifetime-sports2c3c79b9 I am happy to announce that our 9th grade has begun their semester of our lifetime sports class. The students will get to compete while learning the rules and regulations of many different sports. The course emphasis will be on the importance of lifetime physical fitness, leisure time activities, and sportsmanship.  To make sure each […] Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/lifetime-sports2c3c79b9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/5th-grades-new-corner05085103 The end of February is quickly approaching. I would like to brag on my wonderful, hardworking class. Keep up the good work! We  have just three months left. We have been at work in reading learning about character traits and plots along with using graphic sources to help with comprehension. We are currently studying Unit […] Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/5th-grades-new-corner05085103 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-4f2320881 During the month of February we predicted if Punxsutawney Phil would see his shadow or not on Groundhog Day. We learned that our predictions don’t always come true. The seniors helped us make a pop-up groundhog with a cup. We also got to play “Hit the Pin” with the seniors in the gym. It was […] Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-4f2320881 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-13df0fbca9 It was close! Ty H. was our top was our top AR reader in January. In February Abigail has out read the rest of the class to be our top AR reader. We can’t wait to see who our top AR reader will be in March. We celebrated our 100th day of school in January. […] Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-13df0fbca9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-report-796bd2525a CA Family: On behalf of the Chambers County Educational Foundation’s (CCEF) Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that the historic Martin Theatre on the court square in downtown LaFayette has been donated to Chambers Academy. This generous gift from a CA graduate was unanimously approved by the CCEF Board of Trustees at their […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 20:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-report-796bd2525a thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/athletic-director-notesfac29b97 Basketball is behind us, and I would like to congratulate all of our young people on representing Chambers Academy in a first class manner. Although our seasons didn’t go as well as we would have liked, our teams played hard and gave their best each and every night. Our baseball and softball teams are working […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/athletic-director-notesfac29b97 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/schools-with-stools8aaa0260 We are so excited to have brand new stools for the high table in class. It has really added a fresh look and change to our seating arrangements.  It allows great small group discussions, and we also use them for class work. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/schools-with-stools8aaa0260 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/softball-4990b85d1 Softball season is finally underway. We are all very excited to get started. We have been practicing about two weeks.  Our first game will be a JV game against Glenwood on Thursday, February 23. The Varsity will be in action on Friday, February 24 at Cornerstone. We will be playing two home games next Monday […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/softball-4990b85d1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/coach-garretts-history-237b666cb The seventh grade is beginning a study of Russia and the period of history called the Holocaust. The eighth grade is beginning the Age of Exploration that will explore the New World from the 1500’s through the 1800’s.  The ninth grade is studying World War II. They have been assigned a notebook which is due […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/coach-garretts-history-237b666cb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/high-school-scholars-bowl84dd0aac On Valentines Day, Chambers Academy had the privilege of hosting the District 6 High School Scholars Bowl Competition. Teams present were Edgewood, Glenwood, Lee-Scott, Macon East, and Springwood. Springwood took home first place and will represent our district in the state competition. Our team included Holli, Mikayla, Joann, Tate, and Jessica along with numerous others […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/high-school-scholars-bowl84dd0aac https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/algebra-1-23373bcfc The ninth grade just finished a rather long unit on factoring. They learned about greatest common factoring, difference of squares, factor by grouping, and quadratic trinomials. They had two chapters of factoring. In the first chapter, they learned how to factor, and in the second they applied factoring to simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/algebra-1-23373bcfc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-22b9e5397d We celebrated the 100th Day of School on Monday, January 23, with goody bags, balloons, cake, and activities! Many thanks to Lowe’s Pharmacy for blowing up 100 balloons for us. They decorated our hallway until the end of the day, then each child got 2 balloons to take home! Thank you,Mrs. Dianne Lee, for baking […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-22b9e5397d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-14ad9ce7f6 It is crunch time for our Seniors! If you have not filled out your FAFSA, it is time! Most colleges and universities have a deadline of March 1st for scholarship purposes. If you miss this deadline, your child may no longer be eligible for many scholarships! If you need assistance with this process please do […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-14ad9ce7f6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/4th-grade-happenings-2313c15cb6 The 4th graders continue to work on their class book.  We hope to have it ready for publication in a few weeks. Spelling Bee Winners: January 27th – Cristina, Kenadie, and Luke February 3rd – Jonathan February 10th – Kenadie, Sarah, Layla, Laney, Cristina, and Jonathan February 17th – Jonathan, Cristina, Laney, Sarah, Kenadie, and […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/4th-grade-happenings-2313c15cb6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-6184939d8 I cannot believe February is almost over! For the month of January, Second and Third Grade competed with AR points. Those who had 10 points for the month of January had an ice cream party. The class that had the most students with 10 points got a cupcake. Although Second grade won, Third is sure […] Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/third-grade-news-6184939d8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/rebels-baseball-take-two4bedb6ec The Varsity baseball team got the season under way on Saturday at Cornerstone. The Rebels were victorious in Game 1 vs. Restoration by a final of 16-0. Gavin White picked up the win for the Rebels. Hunter Davis had a big game at the plate going 2-3 with a 2-run home run. In the second […] Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/rebels-baseball-take-two4bedb6ec thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-7023c3233 The Sixth Grade finished a novel study of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen the first of this month. They really enjoyed the book and their first novel study. We plan on doing another novel study soon! Also this month, we have been helping the First Grade with researching the solar system and developing a powerpoint. The […] Fri, 17 Feb 2017 12:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-7023c3233 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/happy-camper-book-fair475f2de3 The Spring Book Fair will be in the library March 6-10.  Our theme for this Fair will be “Happy Camper”, and we are looking forward to seeing many new books!  The traditional “Breakfast With Books” will be held Tuesday, March 7, at 7:00 A.M., and our “Lunch With Grands”  will be held on Wednesday, March […] Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/happy-camper-book-fair475f2de3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/january-top-ar-readers-42ecb844e The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of January:  First Grade-Ty H., 11.9 points;  Second Grade-Colton, 23.0 points;  Third Grade-Meleah, 22.2 points;  Fourth Grade-Sarah, 51.3 points; Fifth Grade-Morgan, 22.5 points;  Sixth Grade-Keegan, 58 points. Congratulations to all top AR readers! Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/january-top-ar-readers-42ecb844e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/lolli-gramsb1738964 The Beta Club is selling Lolli-grams again this year! The price will be $0.50 for a small and $1.00 for a large. Both sizes include a lollipop. Please fill out the attached form, or the one sent home with your child, and have them returned no later than Monday, February 13th. Lolligrams Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/lolli-gramsb1738964 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/symphony-orchestra3cc5aa05 I am pleased to tell you that I will be taking our third and fourth graders to the historic Langdale Theatre in Valley, AL, located on the campus of LaFayette-Lanier Elementary School on February 24th to see the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra. Every third and fourth grade class from all of Chambers County’s schools, both independent […] Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/symphony-orchestra3cc5aa05 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/history-913823cbe The seventh grade is studying European resources, population, and history, and the direction of Europe in the 20th century.  The eighth grade is studying Medieval history from 500 to 1300, and will be moving into the Renaissance.  The ninth grade is finishing WWII and going to the 1920’s in Europe and the Great Depression.  The […] Tue, 31 Jan 2017 17:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/history-913823cbe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-comments5158f141 CA Family: On Friday, January 27, 2017, a few of our seniors volunteered their time at the National School Choice Rally in Montgomery, Alabama. Trent, Kaine, Malik, Jake, and Brock assisted the Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Staff in various ways throughout the day. I would like to commend these young men for taking the time to […] Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/headmasters-comments5158f141 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/ad-comments41fb018a Basketball is finished and while it didn’t go as successful as the last several years, there were still some very bright moments that our young men and women accomplished on the court. Our players showed great sportsmanship on and off the court and really represented the CA family well. Our JV boys and girls finished […] Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/ad-comments41fb018a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/district-spelling-bee-52e62ea3d We have a Winner!  Keegan won first place at the District Spelling Bee on Monday, January 30.   He will now advance to the State Level in Montgomery on Wednesday, February 8.  Also participating at the District Level were:  Fourth Grade-Christina, Fifth Grade-Kole ( Second Place.), Seventh Grade-Claire, and Eighth Grade-Jacob.  Everyone did a wonderful job […] Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/district-spelling-bee-52e62ea3d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-4e7c08c7e Physical education at Chambers has been an awesome experience thus far. Our Third and Fourth Grades  have finished their first full sport education season of flickerball. I would like to recognize the All-Stars for winning the championship game. Our next sport education season will start soon. It is called team handball. It’s a very fun […] Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/physical-education-4e7c08c7e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/girls-basketball-6ce48e057 Well, the basketball season came to and end on Thursday. The varsity girls wrapped up with a loss at the region tournament held at Macon-East to Abbeville. We were unsuccessful at making the state tournament this year, although we still had an enjoyable season. The Seniors, Jessica, Klancy, Kristina, and Lindsey will be greatly missed […] Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/girls-basketball-6ce48e057 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/baseball-season-begins-soon67a9120c The beginning of the 2017 baseball season is right around the corner. Many of our ball players have already been hard at work for the past few weeks preparing for the season. Thanks to the assistance of some very helpful parents and board members, the field is in excellent condition.  Also, we will soon be […] Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/baseball-season-begins-soon67a9120c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/miss-panacea-66d73aa32 We had a wonderful time planning and coordinating the Miss Panacea Pageant this year. What a gorgeous group of ladies we have at Chambers Academy! Thank you to everyone who participated, worked behind the scenes, and attended the pageant. Our winners were: Miss Panacea – Mary Grayson Junior Miss Panacea – Lexie Little Miss Panacea […] Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/miss-panacea-66d73aa32 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/geometry-4058bc37b The sophomores are close to finishing their chapter on right triangles.  The geometry class started the chapter learning how to simplify radicals.  We then used that skill to help us with the Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the side lengths of right triangles.  After that, we learned how to find side […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/geometry-4058bc37b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-1362453662 Our second semester has started off strong! We came back to news that 100% of our Senior class has been accepted to at least one college or university. Many have been accepted multiple places! That is a good year in my book! Now the seniors will begin working on filling out the FAFSA. I will […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/counselors-corner-1362453662 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/little-caesarsecd8f230 Help the Juniors raise money for Prom!! We are running our annual fundraiser from Little Caesar’s Pizza and need your help! The deadline to turn in forms is Tuesday, January 31st. The pizza kits will be delivered on Feb. 14th. Our juniors are having a friendly competition to see who can sell the most items […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/little-caesarsecd8f230 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/spring-book-fair-201d49515 Our Spring Book Fair will be March 6-10.  We look forward to having a wonderful Fair as we all become “Happy Campers”!  Students will be bringing home more information as we get closer to the dates.  There are some special events in store that the students will enjoy.  Put it on your calendar now! Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/spring-book-fair-201d49515 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-6e49c819e Wow! January has flown by. We spent the first part of January trying to get back in the swing of things here in the Sixth grade. We have recently started a novel study on Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. The Sixth grade class is really into the book so far. Also, for the month of January, […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/sixth-grade-news-6e49c819e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/creative-thinking-with-sustainable-farming57057df5 The eleventh grade Environmental Science class is having a fun time discussing what problems we face with the world and ways we can solve them. This week we looked at the idea of how we could feed 9 billion people through sustainable farming. These pictures are some of the ideas the students drew for their […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/creative-thinking-with-sustainable-farming57057df5 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-21aaacc255 After we’d read two nonfiction stories about pumpkins and frogs in our Reading Street books, we checked out some good nonfiction books from the library. During Frog and Toad Week, we listened to Arnold Lobel, the author and illustrator, of four Frog and Toad books on cassette. Then we each wrote about our favorite story […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/second-grade-news-21aaacc255 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/4th-grade-happenings-22b52512e7 We would like to thank Bro. Randall for reenforcing our Character Education studies with a message on “Kindness”.  He told us we should seek ways to show kindness to others, not just be nice to people who are nice to us.  Be friendly to all, even if it is just giving a SMILE! Also our […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/4th-grade-happenings-22b52512e7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/varsity-scholars-bowl-2c9f0c26f Chambers Academy will host the District VI High School Competition for the ninth through twelfth grades Scholars Bowl Team on Tuesday, February 14th. Practices will be held during break the remainder of the spring semester. If you are interested in being a reader in the competition, please contact Shannon Hill. We had a wonderful time […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/varsity-scholars-bowl-2c9f0c26f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-corner-368f12e2b Hello, CA family, Fifth grade hit the ground running after our Winter break. The students have been working like busy bees. In Reading, we are currently working on a unit about adapting. The skills we have been really focusing on are making generalizations, drawing conclusions, and interpreting graphic sources. In Language, we have begun discussing […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/fifth-grade-news-corner-368f12e2b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-31acf76bc It is hard to believe the year is going by so fast. In December we learned all about real and make-believe animals. In January we are reading about Jack and the Beanstalk and real pandas. We have leaned a lot of sight words and amazing words. We can sound out words and read words with […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/kindergarten-news-31acf76bc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/happy-new-year38565b1b Wow! It’s 2017! I can’t believe another year has come and gone. It seems we just started the new school year.  We have been studying the Solar System in Science. The kids are really proud of their work. If you have time, please visit the elementary hallway to see their amazing planets. Next, they will […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/happy-new-year38565b1b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-12709027c3 Hello Everyone: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We hope you all had a GREAT winter break. We enjoyed our extra three snow days, our students shared their exciting adventures of building snowmen and making snow angels.  First grade has been working hard in January. We celebrated our 100th day of school. We are almost through our third […] Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/life-in-first-grade-12709027c3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/december-top-ar-readers-6b5a9de3e The following students were the top AR Readers for December and will go to lunch on Friday, January 6:  Second Grade-Colton, 15.2 points; Third Grade-Easton, 15.2 points; Fourth Grade-Sarah, 22.7 points; Sixth Grade-Keegan, 75.4 points.  Congratulations on a job well done! Tue, 03 Jan 2017 20:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2017/december-top-ar-readers-6b5a9de3e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/scholars-bowl-3d6217981 The Scholars Bowl Team has been working fervently this semester during break and 7th period practices. In the Spring, we plan to have lunch practices two days per week for those who have other meetings and athletics during our regularly scheduled practices. The Junior High team will be competing Tuesday, January 10th in  district competition.  […] Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/scholars-bowl-3d6217981 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-panacea-57677559a This year I will be assisting the Student Government Association with the production of the Miss Panacea Pageant. The pageant will take place on Saturday, January 21st. Registration forms will go home on Tuesday, December 13th and will need to be turned in by Friday, January 6th. If you have any questions please contact me […] Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-panacea-57677559a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-783ccc1a5a CA Family: It has been an eventful fall semester at Chambers Academy. We continue to grow as a school family as we now have 194 students enrolled in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Our student body continues to do an excellent job representing CA at academic, athletic and arts competitions around the state. Our faculty and […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-783ccc1a5a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-8a8264781 The seventh  grade is moving to Latin America and Central and South America. The eighth grade is finishing up the  Roman Empire and how Christianity conquered the world. The ninth grade is moving to WWI   (1914-1918)  and how it changed the world from a world history perspective. The tenth grade is finishing up the American […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-8a8264781 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-corner-2ad000ec1 Hello CA family, Christmas time is in full swing in the fifth grade and we are all feeling jolly! Tuesday we traveled to Montgomery to watch “A Christmas Carol” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. We all had a wonderful time. I am very proud of how the students represented Chambers Academy. The students have been […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-corner-2ad000ec1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/football-20163e042b56 What a great football season it was at Chambers this year! From Pee-Wee on up, our students played hard and with class. It is a season that won’t soon be forgotten. Our JV and Varsity teams combined for 19 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. The Varsity Rebels completed the first undefeated season in school […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/football-20163e042b56 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/11th-grade-update2d62c0e7 The 11th Grade is finishing up their unit on the Civil War and its aftermath this week. The Juniors have covered a number of different literary pieces from the time period. They have shown an enormous level of interest which I think is a testament to the job that Coach Garrett has done in providing […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/11th-grade-update2d62c0e7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/christmas-production9220ea93 The Chambers Academy Kindergarten – Sixth grades, along with a few dedicated upper school students, are so excited to present the 2016-2017 Christmas Production. They have worked very hard to put this together. The show will feature several song selections, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and the Nativity story. The show will be […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/christmas-production9220ea93 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education-38161d5ef Physical education has been going great at Chambers Academy.  I am excited to say that in grades 3-4, we are beginning our first sport education unit. Sport education allows the students to be a part of a team as we play modified versions of sports. They take an active role in their own sport experience […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education-38161d5ef https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/aisa-all-star-footballaed003cb On Friday, December 2nd, the annual AISA East-West All-Star Football game was held in Montgomery. This team is comprised of about 40 of the best football players from each side of the state and 24 cheerleaders. This year, we had five participating football players and one cheerleader. Congratulations to Melissa, Trent D., Brock, Malik, Hayden, […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/aisa-all-star-footballaed003cb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-2117a82ead Our Spelling Bee Winners for this month are: November 4th  – Tyane, Jonathan, Cristina, Laney, Layla, Baeda, Sarah, and Kenadie November 11th  – Cristina November 17th  – Kenadie and Luke December 2nd  – Luke, Kenadie, Sarah, Baeda, Layla, Laney, Cristine, Jonathan, and Tyane We, along with 5th and 6th grade, enjoy our trip to Montgomery […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-2117a82ead https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/k-5-news1e69b802 The K-5 class was invited by Dr. Mehaffey to share a Thanksgiving lunch in his office on November 3rd. The students entertained Dr. Mehaffey with many interesting tales. They used their best manners. Mrs. Debbie Harmon made a guest appearance on December 7th to read books about Thanksgiving, teach math lessons with candy corn, and […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/k-5-news1e69b802 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-575315a8f Preparing for Christmas has been in full swing for the Sixth Grade. Earlier this week, the Sixth Grade attended “A Christmas Carol” in Montgomery and had a wonderful time! We have been working on the Christmas Program and singing Christmas songs. I also have plans to mix in a few Christmas STEM projects before Christmas […] Thu, 08 Dec 2016 12:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-575315a8f thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/merry-christmas-from-3rd-grade457155fc Wow, how time has flown! I cannot believe it’s almost Christmas. Helping Tom Turkey was so much fun. We have some very created students. We have a few actors as well here at Chambers. I watched the kids practice for the Christmas Program and they were excellent. We hope to see a big crowd at […] Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/merry-christmas-from-3rd-grade457155fc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/eighth-grade1fe997b9 The eighth grade is finishing a chapter on solving equations.  The chapter also gave them more practice with combining like terms and the distributive property, which are important concepts in math. Even though there were some challenging word problems in the chapter, they have done a great job and I am proud of them.  After […] Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/eighth-grade1fe997b9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-5a9278590 Our season is finally underway. The J.V. and Varsity girls both had wins this week against SMCA. We have 15 J.V. players this year and 13 Varsity players. We were able to play in a tournament early in November so we already had a couple of games under our belt. Our record for both teams […] Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-5a9278590 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/counselors-corner-1223e54112 Wow!! I can’t believe the first semester is already coming to an end! These past few weeks have been busy weeks for all of our students. We have started basketball season, had the All-star football game, and are beginning to prepare for finals next week. Our elementary is also preparing for a Christmas Production that […] Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/counselors-corner-1223e54112 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-207d04a08f It’s a busy time for second graders! The children are shopping for presents in the Christmas Store this week. They are working hard learning their parts for our Christmas Program, which will be presented Thursday, December 15th, at 6:00 P.M. in the gym. Coffee and desserts will be served. It’s going to be a big […] Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-207d04a08f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-11ce82832e Well, we helped Tom Turkey stay safe during Thanksgiving. Hopefully everyone had a wonderful holiday. We have had a busy few weeks learning how things grow and change. I have seen each one of our students growing and changing into wonderful, caring individuals. We are preparing for the Christmas program. Everyone is working very hard, […] Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-11ce82832e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/7th-speech-and-drama923d5fb5 Speech and Drama has been a lot of fun this year! Our 7th Graders have been tackling the fear of public speaking and performing. We have done an assortment of monologues, plays and creative writings. These kids are so creative and funny, it had been a joy teaching them this curriculum. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/7th-speech-and-drama923d5fb5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/c-a-christmas-store27b3966d Just a reminder that the CA Christmas Store will be open Monday (December 5) through Friday (December 9) from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Please be sure to send money for your child to shop.  All purchases will be wrapped for the children.  If you would like to volunteer to work, please contact Mandy Cain […] Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/c-a-christmas-store27b3966d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/november-top-ar-readers-4fd4f79b7 The following students were the Top AR Readers for November:  First Grade-Eben, 19.3 points; Second Grade-Beth, 21.4 points; Third Grade-Easton, 13.8 points; Fourth Grade-Cristina, 31.5 points; Sixth Grade-Keegan, 97.3 points.  Congratulations! Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/november-top-ar-readers-4fd4f79b7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spelling-bee-winnersfc79da64 Congratulations to our C.A. Spelling Bee winners!  They will compete at the district level at Edgewood Academy on January 17, 2017.  This year the state winners will have the opportunity to compete in the Scripps-Howard state bee.  This is the first year the AISA state winners have been able to participate.  The winners of the […] Mon, 14 Nov 2016 19:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spelling-bee-winnersfc79da64 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/log-a-load-childrens-hospital183f782a Log a Load and the Children’s Hospital would like to thank Chambers Academy for allowing them to be a part of the Country Fair.  They raised $1,560 for the Children’s Hospital of Birmingham over the weekend.  They would also like to especially say “Thank You!” to Lindsey, Lauren, Natalie, Jacob, Nic, Wyatt, Abby, Layla, Jana, […] Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/log-a-load-childrens-hospital183f782a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-food-drive-ends-soon1a678fc4 The Chambers Academy SGA’s Thanksgiving Food Drive is in its final days.  When you come to the ballgame tonight,  please bring any nonperishable food items to add to our contribution.  We should all be willing to share with those who are less fortunate, especially at this time of year.  Please come and cheer on the […] Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-food-drive-ends-soon1a678fc4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-7th-grade-spelling-bee98f5b4cd The Junior Class has recently completed a reading of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This story is a perfect story to read at this time of year. The Juniors really enjoyed reading the story and watching the Disney rendition of the story. In other news and notes, the 7th graders will be participating in […] Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-7th-grade-spelling-bee98f5b4cd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-77dad9bc44 CA Family; As we approach the mid-point of our second nine weeks, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing faculty and staff at Chambers Academy. They are a dedicated group of professionals that do a tremendous job day in and day out. It is a pleasure to work with such outstanding […] Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-77dad9bc44 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/athletic-director-report-2c6e4686a What a monumental season it has been for Chambers Academy football this year! Both the JV and Varsity teams have finished their seasons without a single loss between the two of them. The varsity team just capped off the first undefeated season in school history. It is a great time to be a part of […] Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/athletic-director-report-2c6e4686a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/october-top-ar-readers-50d3dca8e The following students were the top AR readers for the month of October and will go to lunch on  Friday, November 4:  First Grade, William-13.1 points;  Second Grade, Colton-18.6 points;  Third Grade, Easton-25.0 points;  Fourth Grade, Cristina-31.5 points;  Sixth Grade, Keegan-260.1 points.  Congratulations to you all! Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/october-top-ar-readers-50d3dca8e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/high-school-electives0b39438a The tenth grade has been working on a Weebly.com website that will house their professional resumes, blogs, and portfolios. I look forward to seeing how each student represents themselves in a creative and professional way. They have already learned how to format and upload pertinent content. Be on the lookout for links to view their […] Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/high-school-electives0b39438a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/coach-garretts-history-classes857635c0 The seventh grade is finishing the U.S. and Canada and moving into Latin and Central America.  The eighth grade is studying the Roman Empire and its hostility to the world.  The ninth grade is finishing Napoleon and moving into the Industrial Revolution of the 1900’s.  The tenth grade went to Horseshoe Bend and has been […] Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/coach-garretts-history-classes857635c0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/condolences-2974fb0ca The Chambers Academy Family would like to express their sincere condolences to the family of Austin Sanders.  He will be remembered and missed. Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/condolences-2974fb0ca https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education-21538b03a We have had a good start to the new year in our Physical Education classes. The students have been busy learning our rules, consequences, and safety procedures. They have played some cooperative games and have been learning and practicing their skills. Remember to send a note with your child if they are not able to […] Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education-21538b03a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/kindergarten-news-249a2f682 We sailed our way into October on our Pirate Ship. During the book fair we decorated flags to hang in the library. Wil’s flag won first place in kindergarten. We traveled to Columbus to see “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Everyone enjoyed the play. Mrs. Mindee Allen helped us paint a Santa Claus with […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/kindergarten-news-249a2f682 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/annual-staff-1354807140 The annual staff will be selling annuals November 1st to November 4th. A regular annual costs $35. November 11th is the last day to turn in your form to order a digital imprint, name plate, or autograph supplement. If you need another form, you can pick one up from the office or Mrs. Taylor’s room. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/annual-staff-1354807140 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/counselors-corner-11f78b23b5 This past Monday, I took the Juniors and Seniors to Jacksonville State University for various departmental tours. While there, they got to go on a scavenger hunt to find numerous objects and buildings across campus. I feel this hands-on experience was really neat for them, and they also got to explore a departmental tour of […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/counselors-corner-11f78b23b5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/beta-club-2016541f1b3f Officers for Senior Beta Club this year are; President – Melissa, Vice Pres. – Kristina, Secretary – Kelsey, Treasurer – Jessica. Officers for Junior Beta Club are President – Jacob, Vice Pres. – Abbie, Secretary – Brandalon, Treasurer – Dean.   We recently had our Beta Club Induction Ceremony on October 19th. We honored our […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/beta-club-2016541f1b3f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-corner-24d3e2c1f Hello CA Family, October has been an eventful and enjoyable month! The students got to attend a snake show were everyone was amazed by snakes, reptiles, and a young alligator named Sweet Pea. The big event of October was the fall book fair. Everyone was super happy with all their items. I even bought a […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-corner-24d3e2c1f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-49c10a4e9 Well, it’s officially here!! Basketball season is upon us, for the girls anyway. We have begun full practices preparing for our first games that will be in a tournament on November 8th and 10th, at Northside in Dothan. The brackets have not yet been drawn so no game times are available yet. The J.V. and […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-49c10a4e9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1916950ec0 We enjoyed the Fall Book Fair! Many thanks to Mrs. Richardson and her helpers for working hard to make it special for us. Tucker won the Pirate Flag Contest and got to pick out $10 in free books! Everyone did a really good job on their flags! Kaitlyn has joined our Tooth Club! We now […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1916950ec0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-in-october4b9fdc4d October has been an eventful month for the sixth grade class. The most recent event is the 4-H meeting last week. Although this was the second meeting, it was the first meeting the student officers were able to take the lead. Our student officers include Olivia, President, Zach, Vice President, and Keegan, Secretary. During the […] Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-in-october4b9fdc4d thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-10cf625c09 Hello Everyone; First grade has had a busy month during October. We are half way through our Second reading unit. We learned a lot about communities. We learned about communities at school, in our town, communities from the past, and in nature. We had a visit from Mayor Moody. He told us how a city […] Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-10cf625c09 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/photography-class23f147d1 Chambers Academy has recently added a photography class for 7th- 12th grades. We have been enjoying using our phones to take and edit pictures based on a different theme each week. So far we have completed selfie week, and the students really seemed to enjoyed it. This week is Halloween week, and we cannot wait […] Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/photography-class23f147d1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-2092165488 Our class enjoyed the Indian PowWow on October 14th.  We were entertained by men, women, and children, dressed in their ancestral tribe’s clothing and doing tribal dances (even the original chicken dance). They taught us about their weapons, customs, clothes, food, instruments, how to sound out their Indian war cries correctly, and so much more. […] Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-2092165488 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/october-overload98379ff4 WOW! What a month! October has been packed with fun fun fun. The students experienced amazing snakes, lizards, and one enormous turtle at the reptile show. Then, they laughed and a few cried while watching Charlotte’s Web. I even found myself teary-eyed at the end. Chambers Academy has the most amazing parents and grandparents. It […] Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/october-overload98379ff4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/thank-you-2d5658fb8 The lunchroom staff would like to thank Ms. Laura Landrum for out bulletin boards.  They are AWESOME!!! Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/thank-you-2d5658fb8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/cheer-for-peytone6cf9929 The Varsity cheerleaders’ theme for the week is “Cheer for Peyton.” Everyone is encouraged to wear Purple to school on Friday in support of Peyton and her fight against Cystic Fibrosis. There are jars placed in each homeroom this week to raise money for Peyton’s Pals, and the money will go to her organization to […] Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/cheer-for-peytone6cf9929 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/box-top-winners5a6db896 Congratulations to the First Grade!  They were the September winners with 532.  Please continue to save Box Tops for us.  We use them to receive many things for our school.  We would also like to thank Debbie Harmon for always doing a wonderful job with this. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/box-top-winners5a6db896 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you-2ae5edbf2 My sincere thanks goes to everyone who attended our Bookateer Book Fair.  It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of our students, as well as the adults, that was evident throughout the week.  Of course, it could never have happened without the help of  many people.  Thanks to:  Dr. Mehaffey and his undying spirit;  Sue […] Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you-2ae5edbf2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/homecoming-2016b94a2708 Homecoming was a HUGE success this year! I want to thank everyone who helped in any way with decorating, providing materials, or even just moral support! It would not have been successful without everyone’s support and input. Special thanks to our Varsity Cheerleaders for decorating and making campus look spectacular this year. Our 1971 Alumni […] Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/homecoming-2016b94a2708 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-food-drivebf52f711 SGA is sponsoring a food drive for non-perishable food items. We will begin this on Monday, and it will run through the first week in November. The class that donates the most items will be receiving Krispy Kreme doughnuts from the SGA! Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-food-drivebf52f711 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-76a4397d44 CA Family: It is hard to believe we are two months into the academic year. I must confess that I am typically, if not always, the last person to complete my Rebel News article. If you do not believe me, please feel free to ask Mrs. Richardson! I wait to write my article so that […] Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-76a4397d44 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/book-fair-53a60d412 Be sure to mark October 10-14 on your calendar!  The Book Fair will be open all week with our “Breakfasts with Books” on Tuesday and “Lunch with Grands” on Wednesday.  Come join the fun. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/book-fair-53a60d412 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/september-top-ar-readers-513c9c2c0 The following students were the top AR readers for September and will go to lunch at Subway on Friday, October 7.  First Grade-Ty H.-12.2 points, Second Grade-Beth-24.4 points, Third Grade-Easton-41.3 points, Fourth Grade-Cristina-51.7 points, Fifth Grade-Morgan-12.0 points, Sixth Grade-Keegan-182.7 points.  Congratulations to all and keep up the good reading! Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/september-top-ar-readers-513c9c2c0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spanish-4f058f158 In Spanish 1, the students are learning to communicate in Spanish more and more each day. Please take the time to ask them what they are learning about. At this point, they should all be able to describe themselves or someone else based on their physical appearance, the clothes they are wearing, and their hair […] Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spanish-4f058f158 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-9844fbad7 It came down to the wire and it’s official! Ty H. is our top AR reader for the month of September. This was a really close race, but with a total of 25 books Ty was triumphant. Thanks, everyone. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-9844fbad7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education-flickerball546552c2 We are proud to announce that our first sport education season has begun in 7th and  8th grade physical education. The students have been divided in order to compete in a fun team sport called flickerball. The game is a combination of football and basketball. The game is played on a basketball court with a […] Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education-flickerball546552c2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-3f1b4cc4c I’m getting anxious and excited about the upcoming basketball season. We can officially began practice Monday. Our first scheduled games will be earlier this year. We will be participating in a JV and Varsity girls tournament on November 8th and 10th at Northside. The girls are getting excited, too. Our season will be a little […] Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-3f1b4cc4c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/kindergarten-news95891474 I am so excited to be able to teach seven little precious individuals.  In case you didn’t know, I have four boys, Brandon, Caleb, John, and Wil and three girls, Emmalee,  Jaycee, and Madison.  These little darlings are so eager to learn.  We have been working on our math meeting calendar, colors, shapes, ABC’s, short […] Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/kindergarten-news95891474 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-cornerb2031949 Hello CA family! Wow, it has been a busy month. In Reading, the students have been working hard on distinguishing cause and effect, sequencing events, and identifying author’s purpose. In Language, we have discussed independent and dependent clauses, compound and complex sentences, and plural nouns. We are finishing chapter four in History this week. The […] Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-cornerb2031949 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-80009e450 Hello Everyone, First grade has had a busy month during September. We learned about Johnny Appleseed. Did you know that his real name was John Chapman and he was a missionary? Mrs. Richardson read us a story about him. We watched a video about his life. Did you know he wore a pot on his […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-80009e450 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-18a2598369 We have four members of our Tooth Club now- Makala, Beth, Hunter, and James! We enjoyed the time we spent with our grandparents on Grandparents’ Day. Many thanks to those who organized, brought refreshments, and helped serve in the lunchroom. It was very nice! We’re looking forward to the play,”Charlotte’s Web,” next week. The children […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-18a2598369 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/football-2d20bcd2e We are halfway through the season and neither our JV or Varsity teams have a loss. It is truly a great time to be a Rebel as our young men have valiantly played and represented our school with class and respect. The JV Rebels are 5-0-1 with their only blemish coming in a tie to […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/football-2d20bcd2e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/high-school-englishce1b0f82 Right now, some of our high school classes are covering several of the classic works of literature. Our twelfth graders are currently reading The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare. The tenth graders are currently reading The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. And finally, our ninth graders are currently reading Homer’s The Odyssey. These are all […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 18:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/high-school-englishce1b0f82 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-781df36dc Seventh graders are learning the states and capitols of the U.S. and the provinces of Canada. Eighth graders are finishing up with the Greeks and how their society and government changed the world. Ninth graders are starting the French Revolution and moving into the study of Napoleon. Tenth graders are learning about how our Constitution […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-781df36dc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/algebra-ii-266a9f1a9 The eleventh grade has spent the first quarter on concepts that are taught in Algebra I. Although they are the same concepts, the problems they do in Algebra II are more challenging. So far this quarter, they have solved equations, added and subtracted polynomials, and graphed. They just finished a chapter on graphing. They graphed […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/algebra-ii-266a9f1a9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-in-september4360816b Sixth grade has been busy for the month of September. We have been working toward meeting reading goals. So far for the month of September, three students- Jesse, Keegan, and Kirsten- have met their AR reading goals. Many more are working hard to meet their goal as well! The top AR readers for this month […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-in-september4360816b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/counselors-corner-103bfda6e5 Our seniors are steadily working on filling out applications to different colleges. They have all submitted an application to Southern Union. Many are applying to several other schools of choice, as well, including, but not limited to, Jacksonville State, Troy, AUM, West Alabama, South Alabama, and even a few to Auburn University! I am anticipating […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/counselors-corner-103bfda6e5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/scholars-bowl-and-technologyf2a24084 Ms. Shannon Hill will be coaching our Scholars’ Bowl team this year and is inviting interested participants to practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays during break in the science lab. Practice will also be held during 7th period in the computer lab for those who do not have athletics. Our high school captain this year is […] Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/scholars-bowl-and-technologyf2a24084 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/3rd-grade-working-hard9d2f6001 Hello, Chambers Academy Family, Third Grade has really been working hard this month. They began the month learning about adaptations in Science. They  experienced how penguins keep themselves warm with blubber. They also did a lab to show how penguins stay dry. I know they are looking forward to other exciting labs I have planned. […] Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/3rd-grade-working-hard9d2f6001 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-19b746cbcc We are proud to announce our Homecoming Representatives for 2016:  KENADIE and LUKE. These two exemplify the good character of our fourth grade class.  Congratulations!!!! Spelling Bee winners for the month: September 2 – Jonathan, Cristina, Layla, Sarah, and Kenadie September 9 – Luke, Kenadie, Sarah, Baeda, Layla, Cristina, and Tyane September 16 – Tyane, […] Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-19b746cbcc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/the-reptiles-are-coming9e4c0b8e Yarbrough’s Live Reptile Instructional Program will be presented to K-5 through 12th grades on Tuesday, October 4th, at 1:00 P.M.  This has always been a favorite of our students! Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/the-reptiles-are-coming9e4c0b8e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/arrrgh-ye-ready-for-the-book-fair67b22e37 As you can tell, the theme for our Fall Book Fair is “Bookaneer (Where books are the treasure!)  The dates for the Fair are October 10-14, and the hours will be 7:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.  We will have our “Breakfast with Books” on Tuesday, October 11, 7:00-8:00 A.M.  Please come with your child and […] Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/arrrgh-ye-ready-for-the-book-fair67b22e37 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/homecoming-dress-up-days-220cd2151 The cheerleaders are happy to announce our Homecoming dress-up days for next week: Monday – ‘Merica Monday Tuesday – Pajama Day Wednesday – Character Day Thursday – Camouflage Day Friday – Blue/White Spirit Day   Each child/teacher is encouraged to participate. The class with the most participation based on percentage will win a prize. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/homecoming-dress-up-days-220cd2151 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/homecoming-shirt-order-form95d623b3 Cheerleaders are selling Homecoming t-shirts this week! All forms need to be turned in by this Friday, September 23. A few extras MAY be ordered, but the only way to ensure you receive one is if you pre-order by Friday. Please turn all forms in to Ms. Milford. homecoming-shirt-orderform Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/homecoming-shirt-order-form95d623b3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/grandparents-day-at-chambers-academyca6a821f On Friday, September 9, our Kindergarten through Third Grade classes honored their grandparents with special presentations.  It was wonderful to see the excitement in their eyes as they performed, and their proud grandparents’ smiles. Our sincere appreciation goes to Michelle Bonds for her hard work in organizing the refreshments.  She did a beautiful job!  Michelle’s […] Fri, 16 Sep 2016 18:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/grandparents-day-at-chambers-academyca6a821f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/letters-to-johnson98ffb34b The 7th grade worked on letters for Trevor Johnson, the young man from Lowndes who was tragically hurt in an automobile accident earlier in the year. Since the whole school has been working on showering him with gifts and letters of encouragement, the 7th grade class thought they would do the same. Thanks to one […] Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/letters-to-johnson98ffb34b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education97f434fa The physical education program at Chambers Academy is designed to teach students the skills, knowledge, and attitudes essential to live a healthy lifestyle and select healthy and safe behaviors. We are very excited to announce that new equipment has been ordered to enhance the students’ time during physical education.  Our main focus is to provide […] Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/physical-education97f434fa https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/rebel-newse47027b7 Remember that students (K-5 through six) bring home a paper copy of the Rebel News with their school papers the first week of each month.  We also have extra paper copies available in the office if you would like to pick one up. Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/rebel-newse47027b7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-news4d211827 SGA representatives were elected last week. They are listed below: 12th Grade – Lindsey and Braden 11th Grade – Laney and Reed 10th Grade – Tate and Shelby 9th Grade – Kinsley and Quay 8th Grade – Brandalon and Jacob 7th Grade – Lauren and Hayden Congratulations to all new members. We have a few […] Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-news4d211827 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spanish-1-2-27bfdb89c Our Spanish 1 class is moving quickly, and learning more and more each day. I have been very pleased with them. The class is smaller than the one last year, and I look forward to working with this very bright group of kids in building a foundation for the development a true proficiency of a  […] Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spanish-1-2-27bfdb89c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/grandparents-day-4d0934052 Kindergarten through third grades will be presenting programs for Grandparents Day on Friday, September 9, in their respective class rooms.  Refreshments will be served in the lunchroom after each class’s performance. All grandparents are invited to attend the pep rally with their grandchild at 1:30.  Times for the programs are as follow:  K-5, 12:15; First […] Tue, 06 Sep 2016 15:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/grandparents-day-4d0934052 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-7c65d14d3 Hello, Everyone! First grade has had a busy month during August. We have had a GREAT start to the year. We have completed reading our first four reading stories. We have learned a lot about tame and wild animals. We are learning about jobs that take care of animals. We learned about Paul Bunyan and […] Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-7c65d14d3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner-4f1f14121 I am very excited to get back to working with all of the students this year! From SGA, to Prom, to Cheer, to general Counseling duties, be on the lookout for news from me on most things student related! The Junior class has already began preparing and fundraising for prom. This year, we are selling […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner-4f1f14121 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/cheer-newsc3f61390 Cheer has gotten off to a great start already this year! Both teams have had their first game and are getting well prepared to cheer on the teams for the rest of the season. In an effort to encourage more crowd involvement this year, Varsity Cheerleaders are having “themes” each week. We have already had […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/cheer-newsc3f61390 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/6361e47ca100 The 8th grade has been studying early civilization, and at the present time, has been moving into Greek history. We are beginning the study of all the Greek gods. The 9th grade is moving into the Enlightment in Europe, King Louis the 14th, the Palace of Versi, Queen Elizabeth the 1st, and Shakespeare. The 10th […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/6361e47ca100 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-75a7bd1c07 CA Family: Welcome Back! Chambers Academy is off to a great year as we approach the Labor Day Holiday. Enrollment K5-12th grade is 190 and our Early Learning Center continues to grow. Our student body quickly acclimated themselves back into their seven period daily schedule and numerous extracurricular activities. Volleyball, football, and cheerleading are in […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-75a7bd1c07 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/football17250d48 Football is in full swing  and the Rebels are off to a hot start! The varsity team is 1-0 and ranked #10 in the state as we speak. We started the year  with a big win over Coosa Valley, 47-0. The JV Rebels are 1-0-1, with a win over Macon-East and a tie with Glenwood […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/football17250d48 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/august-top-ar-readers-44a2087d3 The following students are the top AR readers for August and will go to lunch on Friday, September 2:  First Grade-Eben-16.3 points, Second Grade-Beth-25.1 points, Third Grade-Easton-34 points, Fourth Grade-Cristina-57.9, Fifth Grade-Kelsea-10.1 points, Sixth Grade-Keegan-108.9 points.  Congratulations to all! Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/august-top-ar-readers-44a2087d3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/shakespeare-festival-field-trip3d4d7051 The 11th and 12th grades will be attending the Shakespeare Festival on September 21, 2016. In order to attend, each student will have to pay $25 for their ticket. We will be going to see The Mousetrap, which is a suspense thriller and the world’s longest running stage play by the greatest mystery writer of the […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/shakespeare-festival-field-trip3d4d7051 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/junior-high-and-high-school-science-2a1b39779 I am very excited to be teaching all of the junior high sciences this year and still continuing with biology and anatomy. 7th grade is learning life science. 8th grade is learning earth science. 9th and 10th grade both are learning biology since we are making a transition this year from 10th grade doing biology […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/junior-high-and-high-school-science-2a1b39779 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1759e74c39 Makala became our first member of the Tooth Club by pulling her own tooth! In Science, we’ve studied the different plant parts, variations of plants, and the life cycle of plants. We soaked lima beans and observed the three parts of a seed. We planted bean seeds to see who can grow the tallest beanstalk […] Thu, 01 Sep 2016 11:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1759e74c39 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/kinder-news0d98c597 Kindergarten has seven eager beavers this year!  They are working hard learning their letters and sounds, rhyming words, color words and numbers.  They love singing and storytime! I am really enjoying teaching them, but, unfortunately, have too many obligations to stay.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please send them our way! […] Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/kinder-news0d98c597 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-corner29e8aa81 Welcome to fifth grade’s new corner! We are off to a great start! The students are working hard each and every day. Thank you parents for having positive attitudes and helping your child to succeed. Our CA Peewee football players for the year are Kole and Landon. Our CA Girls for the year are Abby, […] Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-corner29e8aa81 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-18bec078eb We would like to welcome our new folks to the 4th grade class:  Cristina, Laney, Baeda, and Sarah. Our CA Girls for this year are:  Tyane, Cristina, Laney, Layla, Baeda, and Sarah. Our Peewee football players are:  Jonathan and Luke. Spelling Bee Winners August 12th – Kenadie, Sarah, Baeda, Layla, Laney, Cristina, and Tyane August […] Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-18bec078eb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-goals-stem-and-moreda121036 We have been super busy in sixth grade. We have been setting individual and classroom goals, making action plans to reach those goals, and working toward them. As a matter of fact, we have almost reached our first classroom reading goal for the month of August- 50 books. So far, the class has read 43 […] Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-goals-stem-and-moreda121036 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/welcome-to-3rd-grade6f1d117d Summer has come and gone, and its a new year at Chambers Academy. Third grade is off to a slow but great start. We are excited to welcome two new students, Easton and Casey. Our classroom athletes, Spencer, Cameron, and Kent started the Peewee football season with a victory over The Knights, 6-0. GO REBELS! Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/welcome-to-3rd-grade6f1d117d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/annual-staff-1278ef93bc The Annual Staff is beginning to put together another yearbook. We will be including a summer page once again this year. If you want to be on this page, please get a picture to us by one of the following ways: 1. Email to mtaylor@chambersacademy.com 2. Bring the memory card from your camera to Mrs. […] Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/annual-staff-1278ef93bc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/schedule-t-shirts910ad5ee Cheerleaders are selling Schedule t-shirts! This shirt will feature the entire Varsity football schedule. These shirts were a hit last year, and we hope to continue this trend! Attached is a form to order these shirts. These were also sent home with all elementary and extras can be found in the office. **PLEASE NOTE** Friday […] Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/schedule-t-shirts910ad5ee https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/volleyball-in-full-swing5410e82b The 2016 Volleyball season is underway with our opening game Thursday the 11th of August against SMCA. Only varsity played in this game, and what a way to start the season! The Varsity Lady Rebels won in 4 sets. Our serving was amazing and it really helped us. Tuesday the 16th both JV and Varsity […] Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/volleyball-in-full-swing5410e82b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/summer-reading-program-3e3e84fc0 Thank you for your wonderful response to our 2016 Summer Reading Program!  We had a total of thirty-one students to take advantage of the library hours this summer.  The following students were recognized at the Foundation meeting on Thursday, August 11:  First Grade, Eben;  Third Grade, Emily;  Fifth  Grade, Morgan and Kelsea; and Sixth Grade, […] Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/summer-reading-program-3e3e84fc0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/senior-drape-photos3ae37314 Drape pictures for ALL seniors will be made this MONDAY, August 1st, at Jody Stewart’s studio in downtown LaFayette. If you would like to make an appointment with her for all of your Senior Portrait needs, she still has several openings between now and the time school starts. If you choose to book through her, […] Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/senior-drape-photos3ae37314 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/2015-2016-top-ar-readers6eb76a01 Congratulations to our Top AR Readers for the school year!  These students have worked hard and deserve our praise:  K-5, Eben-61.4 points; First Grade, Beth-116.1 points; Second Grade, Meleah-215.1 points; Third Grade, Luke, 62.2 points; Fourth Grade, Lexie-54.7 points; Fifth Grade, Gavin-161.2 points; Sixth Grade, Mattie-915.0 points.  As the Top Reader for 2015-2016, Mattie will […] Wed, 18 May 2016 13:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/2015-2016-top-ar-readers6eb76a01 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/summer-reading-program-grades-7-12e9435159 Summer is upon us and we at Chambers Academy are excited to introduce a new Summer Reading Program for our students entering grades 7-12.  Each grade level will be expected to read a total of 2 books over the summer prior to returning to school in August.  These books, chosen by the English department, will […] Mon, 16 May 2016 17:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/summer-reading-program-grades-7-12e9435159 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/7th-grade-tries-hand-at-archeology9f429084 7th grade World Geography toured LaGrange’s Bible History Center on Tuesday.  After a guided tour of the museum’s artifacts currently on loan from Israel, the kids headed into the dig pits to get a taste of hands-on archeology.  When they finished up, “Mr. Brent”, a retired military chaplain (35 years of service) and our docent […] Wed, 11 May 2016 17:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/7th-grade-tries-hand-at-archeology9f429084 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/cheerleading-22b0d8fcc Mrs. Jennifer and I are very eager to begin working with the JV and Varsity cheerleaders for next year! We have already had our fitting for camp clothes and uniforms and will begin practice VERY soon!! We will begin learning and perfecting our Home-Pom (competition routine) immediately after school is out. Camp dates for the cheerleaders […] Wed, 04 May 2016 14:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/cheerleading-22b0d8fcc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/april-top-ar-readers-55258f976 The following students were the Top AR Readers for April and will go to lunch on Friday, May 6:  K-5, Eben-16.1 points; First Grade, Beth-24.6 points; Second Grade, Emily-18.9 points; Third Grade, Skylar-10.5 points; Fourth Grade, Abby-14.4 points; Fifth Grade, Gavin-33.9 points; Sixth Grade, Mattie-70.9 points.  Congratulations to all! Tue, 03 May 2016 16:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/april-top-ar-readers-55258f976 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-74cb496117 CA Family: It is my privilege to announce that Ms. Bass has been named the Alabama Independent School Association 1A Teacher of the Year. Ms. Bass has taught at Chambers Academy for 38 years. She has taught first and second grades at CA and supervises our before and after school programs. Ms. Bass graduated from […] Mon, 02 May 2016 19:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-74cb496117 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/field-day-36a25f2c5 The Annual Staff would like to thank everyone who participated in Field Day; the day was a huge success because of all of you.   Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Coach McGinty for grilling, and the students and Coach Garrett for working the concession stand. Thank you to Reed and Mr. Hurst for working in […] Mon, 02 May 2016 13:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/field-day-36a25f2c5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-623b7cf2b Well, our year is quickly coming to a close. It seems like yesterday that I was welcoming my students to 1st grade, and now they are getting ready to move up to 2nd grade. We enjoyed our trip to Old Alabama Town, and we are looking forward to our trips to Desoto Caverns and our […] Mon, 02 May 2016 11:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-623b7cf2b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/its-time-for-senior-projects2e81d93e As our seniors wind down their final days of high school, they are all preparing to begin their Final Senior Project. This is the 3rd year that we have had these projects, and it has become something that the Seniors really look forward to doing. They will each be compiling pictures/videos etc., to put together […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/its-time-for-senior-projects2e81d93e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/summer-workoutsf6c1d3e3 As another school year comes to a close, we are already preparing for our girl athletes this summer. We intend on working out in the weight room and doing skills for your particular sport and, of course, conditioning. These workouts are required for all girls planning on playing volleyball, basketball, and softball who will be […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/summer-workoutsf6c1d3e3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/eighth-grade-completes-year-with-new-friendbc923d16 Members of the Chambers Academy eighth grade class complete the year with a new friend… a virtual friend.  Carl Azuz, anchor for Teen CNN became a common name among the class as Azuz presents daily top news articles from around the world.  The program is a ten-minute, commercial-free daily news program designed for middle and […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/eighth-grade-completes-year-with-new-friendbc923d16 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner-3f8bea82a I have been working on getting everyone’s account set-up through the ACT website over the past few weeks. The majority of the Juniors and a handful of 10th graders will be taking the ACT on June 11th. Parents, please make sure you log back in with your child to get them registered no later then […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner-3f8bea82a thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-16fcb60897 We are enjoying Leo Lionni stories this week. He is the author and illustrator of many wonderful children’s books. We will have follow-up art/writing activities for three of his books, that will be displayed in our hallway. Our field trip to Old Alabama Town in Montgomery was awesome! Our guides and the actors gave a […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-16fcb60897 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/athleticsc9a931d9 It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone here at CA and what a year it has been. It seems like yesterday that we were competing in Troy for the State Championship in football or in Montgomery at the Final Four. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our student athletes […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/athleticsc9a931d9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/earth-science-hikes-cheahab1ab1c3e We had another great Earth Science field trip to Cheaha this year with 18 students.  Despite some of my “rabbits” getting ahead and putting us on a much harder hike out from Pulpit Rock, we survived and ended a warm day with a chilly dip at Devil’s Den.  Thanks to Dr. Mehaffey, Sr. Hurst, Laura […] Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/earth-science-hikes-cheahab1ab1c3e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/baby-beck-arrivesce6e63a4 Christian James Beck was born on April 26th at 10:30 pm, weighing 6 lbs. 15oz. and 21 in. in length. We may be bias but he is perfect! –Coach Chandra & Kenny Beck Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/baby-beck-arrivesce6e63a4 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-officer-elections0a767fbe This past week was officer election week for SGA. We have elected our new officers for next year. Congratulations go out to theses girls for winning. We are looking forward to a great year next year! President – Kristina Vice President – Kelsey Secretary – Jessica Treasurer – Tori Parliamentarian – Jessica Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-officer-elections0a767fbe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/just-keep-swimming-3rd-grade3e3315fb Amazing! The word that describes how this year has been. The third grade has learned so much throughout the year. We have laughed, cried, joked, and played(a little lol ) together. But, we made it! We survived classwork, test, field trips, accreditation, and field day.  We could not have made it without their wonderful parents […] Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/just-keep-swimming-3rd-grade3e3315fb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-11f335eb75 CONGRATULATIONS!  We made it!!!  The fantastic fifth graders met their AR goal for the year.  Your hard work and dedication paid off.  Zach, Gavin, Olivia, Alison, Kirsten, Levi, Jordan, and Dylan have earned an AR trip.  Gavin was our “Top AR Reader” for the month of March.  You all deserve a day of fun.  Remember […] Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-11f335eb75 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-1777210ab8 We would like to thank Bro. Randall for our program this month on “Purity”.  Are we pure in our thoughts, words, and deeds?  How do we know?  Just because something gives the appearance of being pure – is it really?  Little things can make a difference in our daily walk.  Do we tell little white […] Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-1777210ab8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/next-victim-pleasecbd0beab Chambers Academy Drama Department will be presenting the play “Next Victim, Please” (By Rocky Soderman and Terri Ferguson, Produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Co.) on Friday, May 13, at 7:00 in the gym.  This is a hilarious murder mystery. It takes place at Murdock Manor where rich old  Colonel Murdock is about to […] Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/next-victim-pleasecbd0beab https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/c-a-summer-reading-program-2016230aa3db Chambers Academy will be having a Summer Reading Program for upcoming first through sixth grades.  The library will be open on Tuesday and Thursday  beginning on May 31 and ending July 28.  The school will be closed the week of July 4-8 for the Fourth of July holiday.  Students will be able to check out […] Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/c-a-summer-reading-program-2016230aa3db https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/a-successful-book-fairc6fc2388 Thank you to the CA Family for a very successful book fair!  This was the best one we have had of the four I have done.  I will be able to buy many new books and other items for the library.  Of course,  it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of many:  Miss Sue […] Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/a-successful-book-fairc6fc2388 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-6e567301d 8th grade has moved out of Medieval history in Europe and going into the discovery of America and the beginning of the New World. 9th grade is moving out of WWII into the Cold War in Europe. 10th grade is moving into 1864 and Mead’s victory at Gettysburg, Grant’s victory at Vicksburg, and Sherman’s March […] Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-6e567301d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-4b3e893c1 This past month has been full of activities. We have talked about continental drift and plate tectonics this month in science. We have done several hands-on activities to help  the students understand the science objectives revolving around plate tectonics and continental drift. Also this month, the students played jeopardy games to help them study for […] Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-4b3e893c1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/softball-3259e0171 We have finished regular season play, and we are very excited about our post season play. We ended the regular season with a record of 12-3. We also won our area which qualified us for the state tournament in Montgomery on May 6th. Before we play there, we must play in a seeding tournament in […] Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/softball-3259e0171 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/we-see-the-light8bb4e345 Wow, I can’t believe how fast time has passed. We have had so much fun learning this month. We finished up our farm unit with horses, chickens, cows and pigs. We have moved into oviparous animals and the engagement of the students on this topic is unbelievable. We have moved deeper into subtraction this month. […] Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/we-see-the-light8bb4e345 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/mrs-richardson-feelin-the-love-for-booksd7e9cc8e Even if you missed Breakfast With Books, there’s still time to make it to the Chambers Academy Book Fair this week.  Come and shop with your little person…and there’s no telling WHO or WHAT you may see! Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/mrs-richardson-feelin-the-love-for-booksd7e9cc8e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/feeling-groovy-book-faird720c682 Just a reminder that our “Feeling Groovy” Book Fair will be here beginning on Monday, April 18, and ending Friday, April 22.  We will be open 7:30 A.M. until  3:00 P.M.  Feel free to stop by during these times.  Our “Breakfast with Books” will be Tuesday, April 19, at 7:00 A.M., and “Lunch with Grands” […] Wed, 13 Apr 2016 14:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/feeling-groovy-book-faird720c682 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/earth-science-class-to-hike-cheahab32b2e74 We have an upcoming field trip to Mt. Cheaha and the Talladega National Forest for 8th grade Earth Science.  Ms. Kim and Dr. Mehaffey will be hiking with students on April 26, weather permitting.  Rain out rescheduling will be for May 9.  The cost will be $6 (please bring exact change) and a sack lunch. […] Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/earth-science-class-to-hike-cheahab32b2e74 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/upcoming-7th-grade-field-tripda780697 World Geo field trip Tuesday, May 10, Explorations In Antiquity (LaGrange). Cost $15 . Bring sack lunch. Sorry about the price; rest assured that I would not go on such an expensive field trip unless I knew it was worth it. Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/upcoming-7th-grade-field-tripda780697 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/march-top-ar-readers-3bfa36af7 The following students were the Top AR readers for the month of March and will go to lunch on Friday, April 8:  K-5, Eben-20.5 points;  First Grade, Baylee-24.3 points;  Second Grade, MeLeah-26.3 points;  Third Grade, Luke-10 points;  Fifth Grade, Gavin-51.9 points;  Sixth Grade, Claire-72 points. Congratulations on you wonderful reading! Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/march-top-ar-readers-3bfa36af7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner-2c79f34a2 I have had the privilege of taking students to Holy Week each day this week. It was an awesome experience filled with good food and learning about Easter. I am blessed to work in an environment that allows us to do such things. On the academic side of things, I think we have just about […] Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner-2c79f34a2 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/coach-garretts-history7eaa257b The 8th grade is beginning a unit on Medieval Europe and will be learning about the feudal system. The 9th grade is finishing up with WII in Europe and moving into  WWII in the Pacific with Japan. The 10th grade is going into 1863 of the Civil War and have just finished the death of […] Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/coach-garretts-history7eaa257b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-732824a22a CA Family: We took our biannual Capital City Tour as Chambers Academy students and parents visited Washington, D.C., March 15-18, 2016. Participants visited Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Our group also met with Congressman Rogers before the tour of the U.S. Capitol Building […] Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-732824a22a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/blooming-3rd-graders7dd2258e Spring is in the air and so is testing. Third grade has been working extremely hard on the SAT. They had their fun when they celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday. “The Cat in the Hat” was corky and funny, just like Dr. Seuss would have made it. March 24 is the last day until Spring Break […] Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/blooming-3rd-graders7dd2258e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/march-madness-248d52e59 Wow, this month has been so full of great activities. Seuss week was a blast for us. We really enjoyed dressing up each day. The next week we enjoyed viewing “The Cat in the Hat” play. That was a wonderful experience for children as well as adults. In the classroom this month, we started studying […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/march-madness-248d52e59 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/almost-around-the-world-in-more-than-80-days0480a93c 7th grade World Geo will have studied themselves completely around the world by the end of school.  We’re currently learning the geography of Africa, and exploring many of the issues facing the continent along with their root causes. Next up are our neighbors in Latin America where we’ll end the school year.  It’s been a […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/almost-around-the-world-in-more-than-80-days0480a93c thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/gardens-going-in-this-week730de030 Beautiful spring weather brings on gardening fever.  Grades 1-4 have been busy the last few days getting mostly cool season crops planted.  Red potatoes and English peas along with radishes and spring greens should soon be coming up, and hopefully our summer squash will join them.  Tomato plants will go after spring break.  Looking forward […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/gardens-going-in-this-week730de030 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-537159792 We are working hard on the SAT10 test this week. I know each one of you is excited that next week is Spring Break. I have heard about some of the wonderful plans that some of the students have. We have finished our first story in our last reading book and can’t wait until after […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-537159792 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-shoe-drivee58ad24e The SGA has several events coming up to close out the year. The main one we are working on now is the Shoe Drive. We are extending our deadline until the Friday after Spring Break to give everyone time to go home and clean out their closets! Any shoe donated (in new or barely worn […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sga-shoe-drivee58ad24e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/just-breathe-ca-eighth-grade-supports-uwa-cheerleader-with-cf-2749d3316 “Peyton has a ‘decided heart’ and is something I admire. No matter what the day brings, she comes to school every morning with an excitement about the day and the opportunities it brings." Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/just-breathe-ca-eighth-grade-supports-uwa-cheerleader-with-cf-2749d3316 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/to-kill-a-mockingbirda5fdad29 We currently have 3 English courses reading the classic novel by the late Harper Lee. The 8th, 9th, and 10th grade are currently engrossed in this novel and seem to enjoy the book thus far. The students have been given quite the experience as to what life was like in Alabama during the 1930s in […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/to-kill-a-mockingbirda5fdad29 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/geometry-37ae7d95a The tenth grade just finished a chapter on right triangles and circles.  In the right triangle chapter, we learn some important concepts like simplifying radicals and Pythagorean Theorem.   They also learn about sine, cosine, and tangent.  Once learned, we then use them with our circle chapter, and then again when we study area.  These concepts […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/geometry-37ae7d95a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/chambers-softball4fe0c629 The JV and Varsity softball teams have done a great job so far this year. I am very proud of both our teams and the efforts they are putting forth. We just come off fantastic wins with both JV and Varsity against Lee-Scott and Springwood. Those were wonderful victories for both teams! The Varsity also […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/chambers-softball4fe0c629 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-168296c59f Super Spellers Spelling Bee Winners February 26th – 1st Bee: Abby, Lexie, Malissa, Morgan, and Kelsea 2nd Bee: Kelsea, Morgan, Malissa, Lexie, and Abby March 4th – 1st Bee:  Kole, Abby, Lexie, Landon, Malissa, Morgan, and Kelsea 2nd:  Kelsea, Morgan, Malissa, Landon, Lexie, Abby, and Kole March  11th – 1st Bee: Kole 2nd Bee:  Kelsea, […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-168296c59f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spring-sportsa9cdb0d8 Baseball and softball are both in the heart of their schedules and are improving day by day. The softball team has had some big wins over rivals Springwood and Lee-Scott. They are well on their way to a playoff berth. The baseball team is still a work in progress and still has a good shot […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spring-sportsa9cdb0d8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-155396bc76 The play, “The Cat in the Hat,” was awesome! The performers, who were high school students, were absolutely hilarious! Many thanks to Mrs. Hyde for introducing us to the plays at the Springer Opera House in Columbus. I’m looking forward to the next one! During “Heroes Week,” we read about famous heroes and everyday heroes. […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-155396bc76 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-10f25cbbed The Fifth graders have been working hard preparing for the Stanford Achievement Test.  I am very pleased with the efforts they have put forth.  After many hours of testing, they will be ready for a much deserved break! In our Social Studies class, we are studying about the Constitution of the United States.  The students are […] Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-10f25cbbed https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spring-drama-production8e606be6 Our drama group is planning a spring play. We have picked out a murder mystery that is hilarious. It is in the early stages, as we are trying out for parts and thinking about props and costumes. Look for more information coming soon! Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spring-drama-production8e606be6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/beta-club-954c8f5b5 Chambers Academy recently held its Senior and Junior Beta Club induction. The Junior Beta Club members are: Peyton-President, Braxton-Vice-President, Kinsley-Secretary, Lizzie-Treasurer, Gabe, Logan, Conner, Maci, Rebecca, Shelly, Joann, Audra, Jake, (new members)- Olivia, Payton, Vicki, Abbie, Jacob, Brandalon, Dean, Alyssa, and Cade. The Senior Beta Club members are: Anslee-President, Sarah-Vice-President, Melissa-Secretary, Tori-Treasurer, Cacey, Baleigh, Reilly, […] Mon, 21 Mar 2016 17:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/beta-club-954c8f5b5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fern-salef4981aa8 The Varsity and JV Cheerleaders are selling 10″ hanging ferns for $12.00 each. The orders and money must be in by Thursday, March 24. Please contact a cheerleader if you would like to order a fern. Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fern-salef4981aa8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/chambers-academy-jrsr-prom8dfea8a4 Chambers Academy Prom Friday, April 8, 2016 **All times are Central Time** Pictures 4:30-5:45 Lead Out 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Prom-Dance following dinner We will all stay until 10:00 Creekside Event Center 7051 Highway 49 South Dadeville, AL 36853 Directions to Creekside Event Center: From LaFayette, take Hwy. 50 West. When you get to Hwy. 280, […] Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/chambers-academy-jrsr-prom8dfea8a4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/general-science-captivated-by-documentaryd33d35a5 General science has learned a lot about the environment, all the animals and life that are apart of it, as well as what they can do to help. However, nothing seemed to get this classes attention better than the documentary “Blackfish”. This is a film about the unfair captivity of the Killer Whales at Sea […] Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/general-science-captivated-by-documentaryd33d35a5 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spring-ar-horseshows4f75d966 The AR Horseshows for this year will be held on April 9 and April 23, at Veal’s Arena in Buffalo.  These horseshows support our AR program for the year.  We use the profits for our AR lunches, AR store, and all other rewards given during the school year and our Summer Reading program.  Computers, Smartboards, […] Fri, 18 Mar 2016 12:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spring-ar-horseshows4f75d966 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/feeling-groovy8828c31d The Spring Book Fair will be held in the CA Library April 18-22. We will be having our “Breakfast with Books” on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 A.M. Our “Grand Books Lunch”  will be on Wednesday, April 20 at your child’s lunch time.  Come visit with us and enjoy “Feelin’ Groovy”!  Our prize for guessing […] Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/feeling-groovy8828c31d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-3c1cf1192 This past month has been full of different activities throughout the lessons. In science we discussed how the continents could have moved throughout time to the place they are now. The students hypothesized how the continents could have been put together by cutting out the continents and putting them together in different ways like a […] Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-3c1cf1192 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/ben-franklincc29fc57 The K-5 through sixth grades had a wonderful visit with Ben Franklin on Wednesday, March 2.  They learned many interesting facts about him, and they enjoyed getting to know him.  Ask your children:  What are the three E’s?  What street did he live on?  How many brothers and sisters did he have?  Who was James?  […] Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/ben-franklincc29fc57 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/february-top-ar-readers-41954eda3 The following students were the top AR readers for February and will go to lunch on Friday, March 4:  Kindergarten, Eben-20 points; First Grade, Cate-14.9 points, and Baylee-14.9 points; Second Grade, MeLeah-49.1 points; Third Grade, Luke-16.4 points; Fifth Grade, Olivia-20 points; Sixth Grade, Mattie-85 points.  Congratulations and enjoy lunch!   Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/february-top-ar-readers-41954eda3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner90fb9b61 Deadlines are approaching for our Seniors for scholarships and financial aid applications. I, along with each individual senior, have been working hard  to make sure each one of them has everything filled out like they should and sent in on time! We can now begin to relax and await the announcement to see if any […] Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-milfords-corner90fb9b61 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/state-science-fair-winner6ad036ff Congratulations to Anslee who placed 3rd overall in the 2016 AISA State Science Fair Sr. High Physical Division.  Her project “London Bridge Is Falling Down”, study of truss type and failure, went head to head with 17 other of the best projects from all AISA schools, and despite fierce competition from huge prep schools, she […] Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/state-science-fair-winner6ad036ff thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/basketball-30eac3634 Thanks to everyone who helped to make the 2015-16 basketball season a success. All of out teams showed improvement over the course of the season and represented out school with pride. I was very proud of our varsity boys in making their third straight final four. That is no easy task and is a testament […] Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/basketball-30eac3634 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/five-people-you-meet-in-heavenb6ae1e64 The 10th grade has recently completed their first non-textbook novel. The class has really enjoyed reading Mitch Albom’s book that is full of many life lessons that anyone can apply to their own lives. This book is always a class favorite and a great book for anyone of any age to read. The 10th grade […] Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/five-people-you-meet-in-heavenb6ae1e64 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-151a263a39 Spelling Bee Winners January 29: Round 1: Kole, Landon, and Morgan Round 2: Kelsea, Morgan, Landon, and Kole February 12: Kole, Landon, Malissa, Morgan, and Kelsea We did not have a Spelling Bee on February 5th because our class took a trip to Montgomery to support our Chambers Rebels in the Final Four Basketball Game!!!! […] Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-151a263a39 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/panama-spring-20176eb404a1 Mr. Hurst is planning and will be taking a group of upper school students to the Central American country of Panama. The trip will be approximately seven nights and is scheduled for late March of 2017. It is open to students from grades 9 – 12 for the next school year. In Panama the students […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/panama-spring-20176eb404a1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/short-month-great-accomplishments39aeddf8 This month has been a blast for Kindergarten. We began a new reading program back in January. This program is called “secret stories”. In this particular program, we learn all of the tricks to reading particular sounds. The students have picked up each story presented and moved right along to the next. Learning a great […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/short-month-great-accomplishments39aeddf8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/softball-260b41773 We are anxiously awaiting for our season to get under way. We are all very excited and ready to play. We have had 2 games cancelled already due to weather. Our first game will be Thursday Feb. 25th at Abbeville with varsity only playing. Then we will travel to Evangel on Monday Feb. 29th for […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/softball-260b41773 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-5f9a62752 8th grade has just finished studying the crucifixion of Christ and how it pertains to the Roman Empire. 9th grade has just begun WWII as it pertains to world history. 10th grade is beginning the Civil War.  We have finished the causes. 11th grade is going into World War II and how it affected the […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-5f9a62752 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-72cd3d2415 CA Family: On Tuesday, February 9, 2016, Chambers Academy expanded its Travel Based Learning Program to include a Historic Boston/Salem /Plymouth Tour for students in grades 9-12. Participants braved single digit temperatures and a snowstorm to take part in this new tradition. Sixteen students and five adults visited the Salem Witch Trial Museum, Old North […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-72cd3d2415 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-4e97ae598 I hope each of you enjoyed the long Presidents Day weekend and are ready to finish this month with a bang. Next Friday we get a new reading book, the last one for the year. We will take our Star Reading test the first week of March. I’m hoping everyone’s reading scores will rise like […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-4e97ae598 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/mock-election-time33c8ea62 "[We are] learning about the election, how they work, and getting something out of it because our platform issues contain policies that could affect our grade and how we conduct our class each week,” said Shelby. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/mock-election-time33c8ea62 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/annual-staff-14e2ee2285 The annual staff needs your help!  We desperately need JV football pictures.  Anyone having pictures to share, please send to Mrs. Taylor. (mtaylor@chambersacademy.com) The annual staff will be selling annuals February 29th – March 4th. The cost of a regular annual is $38. You can contact me (Mrs. Taylor) if you’re not sure if you […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/annual-staff-14e2ee2285 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/algebra-1c4efd7e1 The ninth grade just finished a rather long unit on factoring. They learned about greatest common factoring, difference of squares, factor by grouping, and quadratic trinomials. They had two chapters of factoring. In the first chapter, they learned how to factor and in the second they applied factoring to simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/algebra-1c4efd7e1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/3rd-grade-loveb3155642 Love was all in the air on February 19 when we celebrated Valentines with cards, chips, cookies, and brownies. The students really showed how much they care about their peers and their teacher on that day. Also this month, I surprised the students with Chinese food for lunch to incorporate that experience in with our […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/3rd-grade-loveb3155642 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1432664754 We enjoyed Tuesday’s program from the Chattahoochee Humane Society. She presented a lot of information in an entertaining way that held our attention! We’re looking forward to another assembly on March 2nd. “Ben Franklin” is coming to visit! He’ll talk about his life, achievements, and his favorite hobby reading! Next week is Dr. Seuss Week! […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1432664754 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/elementary-bar-codesd3f87a8c Every book in the elementary section of the library now has a bar code! This has been a time-consuming task, but we have finally completed the job.  Many thanks to Miss Sue and Cacey for their continued support and help.  Now it’s on to the high school section! Our Spring book fair dates are April […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/elementary-bar-codesd3f87a8c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fantastic-fifth-graders-496369b3e The Fifth graders did an outstanding job on their Science Fair projects.  Thank you, students, for your hard work and  great presentations.  Gavin advanced to the District Science Fair.  I am extremely proud of you all!  The Science Fair was a big success.  We appreciate you, Ms. Kim.! We love art!  Mrs. Laura illustrated in our Art […] Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fantastic-fifth-graders-496369b3e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/2016-2017-cheerleaders770b2d52 Cheerleader try-outs were held last week and our new JV Cheerleaders are: Maci, Lizzie, Shelly, Peyton, Abbie, Kamdyn, Brandalon, Alyssa, Bailey, Claire, Jamie, and Lindsey. Our new Varsity Cheerleaders are: Allie, Melissa, Kristina, Lindsey, McKensie, Tori, Jessica, Laney, Mary Grayson, Gracie, and Shelby. Congratulations to these girls! Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/2016-2017-cheerleaders770b2d52 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/chambers-academy-art-show-27e372ed0 It is time for the annual art show. There are 8 different categories to enter, and students may enter as many as they want. Grade divisions are: K5-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-9th, and 10th-12th. All pieces of art must have been prepared and completed since April 2015. All work must be totally original and done by […] Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/chambers-academy-art-show-27e372ed0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/dancing-in-the-rainb9c9ec41 The 5th and 6th grade girls don’t let a little (lot) of rain ruin their PE time, instead we just push back the desks and have us a Wii Fit dance party in the room. I have never seen the girls have more fun during PE time. Not to mention our CA girls have some […] Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/dancing-in-the-rainb9c9ec41 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/ben-franklin-is-comingda5128b6 On Wednesday, March 2,  Kindergarten through sixth grade will have a visit from one of the world’s best and most famous readers, Ben Franklin! He will discuss his life, achievements, and his favorite hobby, reading.  Can you believe it?  Ben Franklin at Chambers Academy!  Amazing things happen at C.A.   Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/ben-franklin-is-comingda5128b6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/booster-club-report-222201635548baa Thanks to all of you who put so much work into the baseball and softball fields.  They’ve never looked better for opening day! I’ve heard back from my own girls and Kim how much they are enjoying their updated batting cage.  I know as rainy spring weather arrives, the new concrete & astro turf with […] Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/booster-club-report-222201635548baa https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/junior-high-district-science-fair-projects61710bdf Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/junior-high-district-science-fair-projects61710bdf thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/senior-high-district-science-fair-projects2c54e3b5 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/senior-high-district-science-fair-projects2c54e3b5 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/elementary-science-fair-district-competitorsff40eade Thu, 18 Feb 2016 15:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/elementary-science-fair-district-competitorsff40eade thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/district-scholars-bowl-contest49953675 Our school played host to the AISA/ASCA District 6 Scholars Bowl competition on Tuesday.  Thanks go out to our faculty and student body for their help, and to our Partners In Education TREC who provided the refreshments for the 5 teams.  Springwood School will be representing our district, with St. James of Montgomery hoping for […] Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/district-scholars-bowl-contest49953675 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/ca-district-science-fair-winners0bf45023 Congratulations to our four winners at district science fair yesterday. Anslee’s ‘Bridges’, Ragan’s “Golden Ratio’, Audra’s “Solar Desalination”, and Quay’s ‘Graywater’ will all be competing in Montgomery next week.  All of our 18 kids did a great job with a minimum of 5 interviews by judges ranging from college students to college professors. To help […] Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/ca-district-science-fair-winners0bf45023 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/adventures-in-sixth-graded0b10c79 These past two months have been wonderful getting to know all of the students in the sixth grade. We have been working on comprehension in the classroom with the stories that we are reading to better help the students on their tests. We have been discussing rocks and minerals in our science class these past […] Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/adventures-in-sixth-graded0b10c79 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/2016-science-fair-winners5cb1a79a Thanks to all of you for getting your child’s project here in a timely manner.  For me, at least, it was one of the smoothest check-ins I’ve had.  I loved your projects, and the pride and enthusiasm I saw, especially in the elementary grades.  This was a great way to finish up my last science […] Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/2016-science-fair-winners5cb1a79a thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/science-fair-tomorrow-2-11c7138a0d Reminder that projects may be set up in the gym beginning at 6:30 A.M. CT, and ALL PROJECTS MUST BE IN PLACE and the gym cleared by 7:45.  Projects may be viewed from 2-2:30 P.M. CT, and then taken down AFTER 2:30. Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/science-fair-tomorrow-2-11c7138a0d thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/school-science-fair-winners-18-students3721f88a RE: DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR      WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 To all students with projects that placed and their parents: We will be leaving school WEDNESDAY morning at 7:15 a.m. CT to go to Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City and will be returning roughly by the end of 6th period (fair runs from 8 A.M. […] Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/school-science-fair-winners-18-students3721f88a thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-panacea-4437ac655 The annual Chambers Academy Miss Panacea pageant was held in the school gym on Saturday, January 23. In the K-3-K-5 division, Emmalee was crowned Miss Sweetheart Panacea, 1st alternate-Ryanna, 2nd alternate-Layken, and 3rd alternate was Ava. Emmalee was also chosen as Miss Photogenic.  In the 1-3 grade division, Anna Kate was crowned Little Jr. Miss […] Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-panacea-4437ac655 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/january-top-ar-readers-34ae2913d The following students were Top AR Readers for the month of January, and will go to lunch on Friday, February 5:  First Grade-Beth-15.8 points, Second Grade-Emily-20.0 points,  Fourth Grade-Kelsea-13.4 points, Fifth Grade-Gavin-15.4 points, Sixth Grade-Mattie-136.0 points.  Congratulations! Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/january-top-ar-readers-34ae2913d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-71a52c0322 CA Family: I hope your 2016 is off to a great start! We are back in our normal routine here at the Academy after a much needed Christmas Break. January was filled with basketball games, Miss Panacea Pageant, Scholars’ Bowl, Shakespeare Festival, and college visits. Our students are to be commended for balancing their academics […] Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/headmasters-report-71a52c0322 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-14f7a9e3a6   We are getting ready for the Science Fair and ACT tests.  We have been practicing since returning from Christmas break.  We will take these tests before getting out for Spring Break, and the Science Fair will be on February 11th. Spelling Bee winners: January 8th – Kole, Lexie, Malissa, Morgan, and Kelsea January 15th […] Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/4th-grade-happenings-14f7a9e3a6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/volleyball-2016b9efcd61 It’s about the time to start thinking about volleyball season for next year! I know a lot of you have heard rumors, or may be concerned regarding the summer workouts and the next season with me having a baby and going on maternity leave. Let me clear a few things up. Yes, I am returning […] Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/volleyball-2016b9efcd61 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/basketball-209978894 Dear CA Family, Basketball season is almost over as we are heading into tournament play and the state playoffs. This is always an exciting time of year! Both varsity teams have had good years as they both finished as area champs. This means that both teams automatically advance to the Elite 8 in Montgomery, regardless […] Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/basketball-209978894 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/new-year-for-3rd-gradeee65e6a0 Third Grade has started off the new year with a BANG! We began the new year with seeing Cinderella at the Shakespeare Festival, and  we celebrated the 100th Day on January 21.  Layla got to show off her beauty at the Panacea Pageant, and beautiful she was! Layla is also my top AR reader for […] Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/new-year-for-3rd-gradeee65e6a0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/college-and-career-newsb99f2728 Our Juniors and Seniors have hit the ground running this semester, along with myself, in preparing themselves for their future. Our Seniors have been learning a lot about themselves by taking the Myers Briggs Personality Test, as well as making sure they have all applied and been accepted to colleges of their choice. We will […] Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/college-and-career-newsb99f2728 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/8th-grade-rebels-take-part-in-career-discovery-and-meet-auburn-football-star5fdfaea3 The eighth grade class at Chambers Academy took part in East Alabama’s Region 8’s unique set of industries, businesses, non-profits and career opportunities, January 26, 2016, at Auburn University’s Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. The Career Discovery Program is an initiative that brings together regional businesses and industry, non-profits and volunteers throughout the region to present an […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/8th-grade-rebels-take-part-in-career-discovery-and-meet-auburn-football-star5fdfaea3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/a-new-year-a-whole-new-start74d290b3 This has been such a positive, new beginning in the middle of the year for Kindergarten. The students have adjusted well and we are off to a great start. We have mastered our letters and sounds and are now preparing to become fluent readers. In our classroom we spend most of the morning in our […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 18:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/a-new-year-a-whole-new-start74d290b3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/baseball-season-is-upon-us66863093 Baseball season is just right around the corner! The Varsity and Junior Varsity players officially started practice January 26th. We are really excited about the current state of the program as we have around 30 players out for baseball this season. A few dates of importance: February 6th- Work Day for baseball and softball, February 10th- […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/baseball-season-is-upon-us66863093 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-3c18b3e1f Hello Everyone! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! First grade has been working hard in January. We have completed our third reading unit (only two more to go). This school year is flying by. We are all reaching our goals for AR quizzes. Our top AR reader in January was Beth. She read over 20 books this month. […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/life-in-first-grade-3c18b3e1f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-22c396622 The JV girls finished their season Monday night. Their overall record was 10-9. We had a great year. They were priviledged enough to participate in the JV state tournament this year also. Ninth graders moving up to varsity next year will be Tate and Haley. Tate had an outstanding year, and this was Haley’s first […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/girls-basketball-22c396622 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-42447ab69 The 8th grade is studying about the Roman Empire and is in the process of watching Spartacus. He led a slave revolution in the Roman Empire. The 9th grade is going into WWI and will be studying it for the next 3 weeks. The 10th grade is learning the causes of the Civil War from […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/history-42447ab69 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-95004de50 I would like to congratulate the Fifth graders for an outstanding job reading their chapter books this month.  All Fifth graders met their goal!  These super readers are Zach, Gavin, Olivia, Alison, Kirsten, Levi, Jordan, and Dylan.  Zach was our top AR Reader for the month of December.  Great job, class! The class is excited […] Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fifth-grade-news-95004de50 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/10th-grade-geometry-2c623add9 The sophomores are close to finishing their chapter on right triangles. The geometry class started the chapter learning how to simplify radicals. We then used that skill to help us with the Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the side lengths of right triangles. After that, we learned how to find side […] Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/10th-grade-geometry-2c623add9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spanish-33a75dfbd ¡Saludos! Spanish 1 is moving right along. In the language we are learning, our students are challenged with learning five different verb forms for the present tense, depending on the subject of the sentence. In other words, a different verb form would be used each time when saying, I run, You run, He runs, We […] Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/spanish-33a75dfbd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/zumba-yoga-pilates-we-work-outb01dbb36 7th period girls’ athletics has been nothing short of fun and hard work. The girls are learning different and fun ways to exercise. We do anything from ballet, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and so much more! The girls seem to really enjoy the different workouts even though the second picture would make you think other wise. […] Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/zumba-yoga-pilates-we-work-outb01dbb36 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-26b6eebe7 We have been learning about cells and heredity in our science class these last few weeks. The students did a project on animal and plant cells where they created a three dimensional animal or plant cell. They could work in a group or individually. The students thoroughly enjoyed making their cells and sharing them with the class. Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/sixth-grade-news-26b6eebe7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1322cf4de8 Gavin’s guess was the closest to the number of triangles in our Triangle Tree! Everyone met their AR goal in December! MeLeah was our Top AR Reader! The children are excited about learning a new way to write. They’re doing a really good job with their cursive. The play,”Cinderella,” was wonderful! That was a great […] Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/second-grade-news-1322cf4de8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/district-spelling-bee-426a4702b Chambers Academy was represented well at the District VI Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 19 at Edgewood Academy. Jacob placed third in the Seventh Grade bee. Other students who attended are: Fourth Grade, Kole; Fifth Grade, Olivia; Sixth Grade, Claire; and Eighth Grade, Donna. Thank you for making CA proud! Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/district-spelling-bee-426a4702b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/science-fair-february-11-2171edc5e Science Fair is set for Thursday, February 11. All projects must be set up, and the gym cleared by 7:45. The gym will open at 6:30 A.M. CT. Remember that it takes a few minutes to register, depending on the length of the line. Please do NOT break down your project until 2:30 because parents […] Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/science-fair-february-11-2171edc5e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-panacea-pageant-3b700b530 The annual Chambers Academy Miss Panacea Pageant will be Saturday, January 23. The Miss Sweetheart (K-3-K-5), Little Jr. Miss (1-3), and Little Miss (4-6) pageant will begin at 1:00. The Jr. Miss (7-9) and the Miss Panacea (10-12) pageant will begin at 3:00. Admission is $5.00. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/miss-panacea-pageant-3b700b530 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fourth-grade-happenings-5154df9dd Our Spelling Bee Winners: Nov. 6 – 1st- Kole, Lexie, Landon, and Morgan 2nd- Morgan, Landon, Abby, and Kole Nov.13- 1st- Kelsea, Morgan, and Kole 2nd- Kole, Abby, and Landon Nov. 19 – 1st- Morgan, Landon, Lexie, and Kole 2nd- Kole and Landon Dec. 4 – 1st- Kole, Landon, and Morgan 2nd- Kelsea, Landon, Lexie, […] Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/fourth-grade-happenings-5154df9dd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/december-top-ar-readers-54e3c7a11 The following students were the top AR Readers for December and will go to lunch on Friday, January 8:  First Grade, Beth-11 points; Second Grade, MeLeah-20.2 points;  Fourth Grade, Morgan-18.9 points; Fifth Grade, Zach-12.3 points;  Sixth Grade, Mattie-44 points.  Congratulations and keep up the hard work! Tue, 05 Jan 2016 15:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2016/december-top-ar-readers-54e3c7a11 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/eighth-grade-math-2d5bfaf1d The eighth grade recently finished a chapter on solving equations. There were a few challenging word problem sections to challenge them. We are now in the middle of a chapter covering ratios, proportions, and probability. We were only able to get through half of the chapter, so we will have to finish the rest after […] Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/eighth-grade-math-2d5bfaf1d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/miss-panacea-pageant-238142856 The Miss Panacea Pageant will be Saturday, January 23, 2016. Information for the girls went out today, December 17. If you did not get the info and are interested in being in the pageant, the contestant info is in the office or see Jane Elliott. It is for girls in K-3 through 12th grade. Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/miss-panacea-pageant-238142856 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/holiday-greetings87beedfa Well,Tom Turkey made it safely through the Thanksgiving holiday, and December is flying by as fast as Santa’s reindeer. We have sent our letters to Santa. We can’t wait until we see them printed in the paper. We also sent Santa an email, and do you know what? He answered each one of us. We […] Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/holiday-greetings87beedfa https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-12a20b62f3 Emily has joined our Tooth Club! We have five members now. MeLeah was our Top AR Reader for November! The Veteran’s Day Program was enjoyed by all. The children did a great job singing and presenting their special parts of the program. Many thanks to Mrs. Bledsoe for a wonderful job making sure it all […] Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-12a20b62f3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/christmas-store-2e16403e9 The Christmas Store will close on Wednesday, December 16, at 12:00 P.M.  Thank you to everyone for making this year’s store a success! Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/christmas-store-2e16403e9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/3rd-grade-news-65b439fb2 The third grade class is very excited to have Skylar join our class. She is enjoying Chambers Academy as well. Our top AR reader for November was Jonathan. Jonathan worked extremely hard to be top AR reader and I am very proud of him. Layla, Kenadie, and Tyane are enjoying piano lessons. They are working […] Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/3rd-grade-news-65b439fb2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/tabs86d90028 I am pleased to report that Chambers Academy recently turned in 60 gallons of tabs for Ronald McDonald House. What a great cause for us to help! Please continue to save your tabs! Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/tabs86d90028 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-news-8096bdb65 We are very excited to have Zach joining our Fifth Grade class. He loves sports as well as reading. Welcome to our CA family, Zach! Congratulations to Olivia for being our top AR Reader for November!  Students making their AR goal for November were Zach, Olivia, Alison, and Jordan. All Fifth Graders met their goal for the month of December.  […] Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-news-8096bdb65 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-february-1190a3c9ca Just a heads up for this year’s science fair participants (and their long-suffering parents).  Science Fair will be February 11.  We have a tremendously hectic schedule for those weeks after we come back from break–everything from Scholars Bowl to basketball championships. If your child is working with any plant-growing project, you’ll need to get going.  […] Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-february-1190a3c9ca thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-equestrians15c7a1e3 It was a great night for Chambers Academy 8th graders, Olivia and Audra, at the recent East Alabama Horsemen’s Association Awards Banquet. Congratulations to Olivia and Girly-Girl for their Grand Champion season in the 12 & under timed events division(pictured with trophy saddle) while  Audra & Honey were Reserve Grand. With over 20 shows and […] Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-equestrians15c7a1e3 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/5th-6th-pe9cdb63e4 Here in our 5th and 6th grade PE class, we have been exercising everyday. We do jumping jacks, lunges, squats, planks, and so much more. I believe it is important that along with playtime the kids need to have good exercise habits that will not only help them get their energy out during the day, […] Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/5th-6th-pe9cdb63e4 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/christmas-store-is-now-open4c527699 The Christmas Store is now open and ready for your child to do his/her Christmas shopping. The  store will operate until Thursday, December17.  The times are 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. daily.  We have a variety of items to choose from.  Be sure to send money for your child and a list of the people he/she is […] Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/christmas-store-is-now-open4c527699 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/november-top-ar-readers-30792a268 The following students were the top AR readers for November and will go to Jack’s for lunch on Friday, December 4:  First Grade-Baylee-11.0 points, Second Grade-MeLeah-18.1 points, Third Grade-Jonathan-10.5 points, Fifth Grade-Olivia-12.3 points, and Sixth Grade-Mattie-133 points.  Congratulations on a job well done! Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/november-top-ar-readers-30792a268 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/order-in-the-courtb5e01a02 Students jumped quickly to their feet as Hayden, who portrayed a bailiff shouted, “All rise, the Honorable Judge Colton presiding.” Judge Colton entered the room in a traditional black robe. He set a gavel on the desk as a pair of reading glasses slipped to the end of his nose. The two students were among […] Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/order-in-the-courtb5e01a02 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/rebels-go-for-state-championshipe26c6a80 The Chambers Academy Varsity Football team will play for the AISA 1A State Championship on Friday, November 20, 2015, at 12:00 P.M.  The game will be played on the campus of Troy University.  Tickets will be available in the office Tuesday morning and are $15.00.   All tickets purchased through Chambers Academy will support the Booster […] Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/rebels-go-for-state-championshipe26c6a80 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/football-game-broadcastaa0d407c Tonight’s game against South Choctaw Academy will be broadcast on choctawsuntv.com. This is a great opportunity for those of us who can’t make the game.  Go Rebels! Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/football-game-broadcastaa0d407c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/aisa-playoffs2cd0be89 The Varsity football team will play at South Choctaw Academy on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. in the second round of the AISA playoffs.  (South Choctaw Academy, 5245 New Hope Road, Toxey, AL 36921)  Tickets will be available in the office Tuesday,  November 10, 2015, after 9:00 A.M. Tickets are $7.00 for students […] Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/aisa-playoffs2cd0be89 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-christmas-store31868437 When: Dec. 7th – Dec. 17th Time: 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Location: School Library Grades K4 – 6th are able to come and shop for their loved one’s presents.Wrapping will be provided. We are asking for donations from Chambers Academy families. The items may be used or new to be placed in this fabulous store. […] Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-christmas-store31868437 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-fruit-order0158777b Remember fruit orders are due on Monday, November 16.  This is one of the big money-making projects for the PTO.  The fruit is always absolutely wonderful and will be here in time for all those Christmas recipes.  Be sure to contact your neighbors, friends, and co-workers!  Everyone loves fresh fruit! Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-fruit-order0158777b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-700579d741 CA Family: In an effort to improve system practices, Chambers Academy is conducting a Parent/Stakeholder Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. This survey is a requirement for our 2015-2016 AdvancED Accreditation visit. In order to complete the parent survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/1875837 If you […] Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-700579d741 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/october-top-ar-readers-4c78a25de The following students were the top AR readers for October and will go to lunch on Friday, November 6: First Grade-Beth-10.4 points, Second Grade-Emily-19.8 points, Third Grade-Layla-22.1 points, and Sixth Grade-Mattie-108 points. Good job, Readers! Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/october-top-ar-readers-4c78a25de https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/2015-football-seasoneb387882 This football season is nearing its end and what a year it has been. Our JV Rebels finished off a fantastic year at 7-1. They played with heart and determination and were within one play of having an undefeated season. The future looks very promising with those guys around for the next 5-6 years. The […] Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/2015-football-seasoneb387882 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/macbeth-macbethbe7b3a17 The Senior class has just wrapped up Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. The Seniors did extremely well with understanding the language and the plot of the play. We are currently working on our Macbeth essays and utilizing our wonderful, new school laptops. The Seniors have worked very hard on these papers over the past week, and I […] Thu, 29 Oct 2015 14:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/macbeth-macbethbe7b3a17 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/dumpsters-provide-simple-fund7e6dbbe When searching for fun and excitement, the last place most people would look would be in the school dumpster. However, that’s exactly where the Chambers Academy Kindergarten and First Grade students found one of the happiest days of physical education this school year. Students used cardboard boxes and headed to the hill alongside Rebel Stadium. […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/dumpsters-provide-simple-fund7e6dbbe thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-6th-grade-scoop-2043fb3f0 Sixth grade has had a fantastic month! The following is a brief recap of our month: The students thoroughly enjoyed the book fair this month! We appreciate all of the parents, relatives and friends who came out and helped support this event.  Congratulations Natalie for winning the coloring contest for the 6th grade in our […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-6th-grade-scoop-2043fb3f0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spanish7997e8cf We are constantly growing in our language abilities. We have put descriptions behind us, and have moved on to more language development. We have begun learning verbs, which is what we will focus on, grammatically speaking, for the rest of the school year. You need to know that this transition to verbs is somewhat of […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spanish7997e8cf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/history-3b6d7baf9 The 8th grade at the present time is going over the Greek way of life and the wars that they were able to win and lose. These wars eventually created the Greek empire and led to its downfall. The 9th grade is moving into the French Revolution and the age of Napoleon. The 10th grade […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/history-3b6d7baf9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fall-fun-for-3rd-grade2012dbda This month has been very exciting for the 3rd Grade. It started with a monster themed Book Fair. Luke was the winner for 3rd on the coloring page. He won $10.00 to spend at the book fair. Then, they took a trip to the Pumpkin Patch where they ground corn, held rabbits, rode a train, […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fall-fun-for-3rd-grade2012dbda https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/life-in-first-grade-25685b59d Hello Everyone: First grade has had a busy month during October. We have completed our Second reading unit. We learned a lot about communities. We learned about communities at school, in our town, communities from the past, and in nature. Did you know that bees have a community in their hives? Ms. Burkman is a […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/life-in-first-grade-25685b59d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/butter-braids3601422a The Junior class is selling Butter Braids. October 29 is the last day to turn in your order. Remember that these pastries are not sold in stores, easy to bake, and great for the holiday season. Pick up date will be November 16. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/butter-braids3601422a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/box-tops-soup-labels-37e40aed2 It’s that time again to be turning in all box tops and soup labels to your homeroom teacher. October 29 is when they will be picked up. The classes with the most box tops and soup labels will get a prize. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/box-tops-soup-labels-37e40aed2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/girls-basketballebaa042d The J.V. and Varsity girls have officially begun practice. I, for one, am very excited to get underway. We are starting out with 16 J.V. players and 10 varsity players. Our first scheduled game is Tuesday, November 17th at Macon-East, depending on the football play-offs.  Come out and support all teams as we start out […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/girls-basketballebaa042d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-118e4b0dff We enjoyed the Fall Book Fair. The “Monster” theme fit right in, being so close to Halloween.The classes did a good job on their monsters. MeLeah and Kent had fun making their own monsters! Many thanks to Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Sue for working hard to make it special for us. Halle won the second […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-118e4b0dff https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fantastic-fifth-graders-3417c0571 Students and parents had a wonderful time visiting the Pumpkin Patch.  The beautiful fall day was perfect for picking pumpkins and a hay ride.  We appreciate our parents for making this class trip a success!  Glenn and Tammy Morgan always do a great job hosting this fall event. We also visited the Native American Festival and […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fantastic-fifth-graders-3417c0571 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/veterans-day-program-6adc43438 It is almost time for our annual Veterans Day Program  The program will be held Wednesday, November 11, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chambers Academy gym. Our students have been working hard preparing a program honoring our veterans. Please join us on this special day to thank our veterans for their service to our country. Thank You, […] Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/veterans-day-program-6adc43438 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-13dc32d54c Our Homecoming week was full of excitement..  We won the best percentage for dress-up days. Lexie and Kole represented our class with style. During the school Book Fair our class came out on top in the Monster building contest.  First rate monster!!!!   Landon won $10 out of the 4th grade for best Monster Coloring!!!!!!! We […] Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-13dc32d54c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/halloween-parade-of-costumes-this-thursday77208f6f  7TH-12TH GRADERS: Please bring a small bag of candy to school Thursday, October 29th, as we do a HALLOWEEN PARADE in place of our usual Trunk-or-Treat for K-6th grades. Elementary school students will have a chance to show off their costumes as they trick-or-treat from grade to grade prior to the Black Light Pep Rally. […] Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/halloween-parade-of-costumes-this-thursday77208f6f thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/black-light-pep-rally-23fcc4e02 Black Light Pep Rally It’s finally here…the “Black Light” Pep Rally! Whether you have attended, or if you have missed any other Pep-Rallies, this is the one to see. This is why we will be having the “Black Light” Pep Rally on Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M. in the gym, and everyone is welcome to […] Tue, 27 Oct 2015 18:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/black-light-pep-rally-23fcc4e02 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-homecoming0614a7c8 Homecoming week was great! To start the week off, the Varsity Cheerleaders did a great job decorating the halls, and everyone did a wonderful job on their door decorations. Winners of the door are: 1st grade-Catch the Cougars, 6th grade-Rebel Cafe, 7th-Cripple the Cougars, and 10th grade-Crack the Cougars. We had fun dressing up all […] Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-homecoming0614a7c8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-junior-class80705ed9 The Junior Class members are working to make money for their Jr/Sr Prom in the spring. We face paint on game day mornings, have a cake raffle at home games, and we are finishing up our Butter Braids sale. November 3 we kick off our Annual Poinsettia sale. We will have our Annual Cow Patty […] Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-junior-class80705ed9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/1st-annual-ca-cheer-reunion90dd9c5b Last Friday night, October 23, we had our first CA Cheerleader reunion. We had several that came on Tuesday and Thursday night to practice a cheer which we performed at half-time. In all we had 24 Chambers Cheerleaders to be recognized on the field. There were graduates from 2015-1978! It was a lot of fun […] Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/1st-annual-ca-cheer-reunion90dd9c5b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-1195398278 The annual staff will be selling annuals November 3rd to November 6th. A regular annual costs $38. November 13th is the last day to turn in your form to order a digital imprint, name plate, or autograph supplement. If you need another form, you can pick one up from the office or Mrs. Taylor’s room. Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-1195398278 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/scholars-bowl-off-to-good-startbe6e72f5 This year’s senior high scholars’ bowl team performed well at the recent competition hosted by Southern Union State Community College.  Coach Phil  was encouraged by the wide range of knowledge his freshmen and sophomores brought to the table and sees a bright future ahead for the school’s team.  Senior and captain Hannah also qualified as […] Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/scholars-bowl-off-to-good-startbe6e72f5 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-all-stars-play-on-halloween0873adf5 Congratulations to our three volleyball seniors. Anslee, setter, Ragan, outside hitter, and Hannah, libero, will be playing on the Class A East team at the AISA ALL STAR GAME in Montgomery on Oct. 31. Thanks for 3 great years, ladies, and for helping get our program off to a such a great start! We know […] Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-all-stars-play-on-halloween0873adf5 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-season-comes-to-a-closef80df0ec This year was my first year of coaching high school volleyball, and I could not be more proud or excited that my first year was here at Chambers with the great group of girls that I had! This year was Chambers third year as a volleyball program. We had 20 girls in the program this […] Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-season-comes-to-a-closef80df0ec thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/a-monster-thank-you7a7eee52 We would like to thank everyone for their support during our Fall 2015 Book Fair.  We were $200 above our last spring fair!  The students seemed to enjoy the selection we had, although they sometimes had to be reminded that it was a “book” fair.  The profits from the fair will be put to good […] Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/a-monster-thank-you7a7eee52 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/a-busy-october-for-k-58c41f87e As the end of October rolls around, some exciting things have happened in Kindergarten! We visited the pumpkin patch last week and had so much fun! We got to pick out a pumpkin, go on a hay ride, race ducks, ride a train, and jump in bouncy houses! We have studied different letters, new sight […] Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/a-busy-october-for-k-58c41f87e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-fruit-sale80600db5 We are currently having our 2015 fruit sale.  The sale is a PTO fundraiser and all profits support our academic programs at Chambers Academy.  Orders are due Monday, November 16, 2015.  You may contact any CA student to order. You may also call the office for information (864-9852).  A pickup date will be scheduled the […] Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-fruit-sale80600db5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/smash-the-car757b46e6 On Friday, October 9th, the Annual Staff will be selling hits on a car for $0.50.  All of the teacher’s names will be painted on a car, and you get to hit the car with a sledge hammer or hammer.  This is a fund raiser for the Annual Staff. Thanks, Annual Staff Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/smash-the-car757b46e6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/september-top-ar-readers-4b248c161 The following students are September Top AR Readers and will go to Subway for lunch on Friday, October 2:  First Grade-Beth-10.4 points, Second Grade-LeLeah-26.5 points, Fifth Grade-Gavin-15.2 points, and Sixth Grade-Claire-131.2 points. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/september-top-ar-readers-4b248c161 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-homecomingdcc906cc Chambers Academy’s Homecoming game is Friday, October 9. The Rebels will play the Crenshaw Cougars. This week our Homecoming door decorations will be up and the Varsity Cheerleaders will decorate the halls. Dress up days will be; (out of school Monday), Tuesday-Pajama Day, Wednesday-College Team Day, Thursday-Camo Day, and Friday-Blue/White Spirit Day. We will have […] Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-homecomingdcc906cc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-68dfe45e4f CA Family, I began my educational career as a teacher and still enjoy any and every opportunity to be in the classroom. I try and teach one class per semester and this academic year I am teaching an elective, Street Law. The course focuses on law-related public issues, all three branches of government, and forms […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-68dfe45e4f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/life-in-first-grade1139af27 Hello Everyone: First grade has had a busy month during September. We have completed our first reading unit. We learned a lot about tame and wild animals. We have just wrapped up our habitat project. Thank you, Mrs. Allen for sharing your lesson with us. If you have time, check out our habitats in the […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/life-in-first-grade1139af27 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/history-265c416d5 12th Grade The Seniors, at the present time, are learning about the 27 amendments to the Constitution. They also have been studying  the powers that are given to the federal government and states by the Constitution. 11th Grade The Juniors are moving into the Spanish American war. They just recently finished how America changed from […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/history-265c416d5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/september-football1eec6567 Well, September is over, and what a month it has been for the Rebel football program! Our Varsity and JV teams are both off to a 4-1 start. Our guys have played well and with a lot of confidence. We are getting ready for a strong home stand to close out the season with 4 […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/september-football1eec6567 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-1096a22f38 Keila, Spencer, and Cameron are our first members of the Tooth Club. Talley and Kent are our Homecoming Representatives this year. Grandparents’ Day was fun! The second graders did a great job on their desert song and play. Many thanks to Mrs. Jane and all of the Moms who helped organize and serve at the […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-1096a22f38 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/students-choice-month-8th-grade5a4e3b93 Each day the 8th grade class begins with a bell ringer writing activity. Typically I choose the topic, whether it be free writing or a story starter or a video we watch, and the students will write about the chosen topic. This month the students suggested one student each day choose the topic. The students […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/students-choice-month-8th-grade5a4e3b93 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/algebra-ii94bc4d28 The eleventh grade has spent the first quarter on concepts that are taught in Algebra I. Although they are the same concepts, the problems they do in Algebra II are more challenging. So far this quarter, they have solved equations, added and subtracted polynomials, and graphed. They just finished a chapter on graphing. They graphed […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/algebra-ii94bc4d28 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-news-791eec44d We are very excited to have Alison join our Fifth grade class.  Alison loves art, soccer, and teaching us words in Spanish.  Welcome to our CA family, Alison! Fifth grade students had a wonderful time honoring their grandparents.  We sang songs, recited a poem, and even played a game about our states.  Grandparents are FUN! Our homecoming […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-news-791eec44d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/3rd-grade-on-the-rised3d4806e Third grade is doing AWESOME! They are working so hard. Kenadie, Tyane, and Layla are enjoying piano lessons and still maintaining excellent grades. Our boys Luke and Jonathan are by far my favorite Rebel Football Players! We are reaching the end of our first nine weeks and I am so proud of my third graders. Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/3rd-grade-on-the-rised3d4806e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-6th-grade-scoop5f401042 September has been a very busy month for our 6th graders.  Here’s a brief recap of the month: Grandparents Day was a huge success.  I would like to thank all of the grandparents, parents, family and friends who came  and spent the day with us.  We all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The Snake Show was […] Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-6th-grade-scoop5f401042 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/interactive-civics-provides-new-learning-experience36f53798 A raging woman shouted, “Crazy,” as she slammed the office door shut. “You can’t please everybody, but it’s the law,” explained Colton, a student in Civics class.  The response Colton gave her was part of a new learning experience now being used in the classroom. iCivics, a new technology based learning resource, led by Justice […] Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/interactive-civics-provides-new-learning-experience36f53798 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-1247d48b6d Mr. Randall did a fantastic job on his first meeting with us and the 5th and 6th grades.  He lead a discussion on “character”:  what our character says about us, and how our character affects the way other people feel about us.  It gave us all something to consider in our everyday walk. Miss Rachel […] Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-1247d48b6d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-high-and-high-school-life-sciencesf9b4b2b6 The 11th grade Anatomy and Physiology class have been discussing the basis of life and cells. We have finally made it to the interesting parts of A&P now, like the specific systems of the body. The 10th grade Biology class has also been talking about cells, but this class gets more involved with plant cells […] Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-high-and-high-school-life-sciencesf9b4b2b6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spanish-1-2c57717fe Both of Chambers Academy’s first level Spanish classes are moving right along. If you have a student in Spanish class, ask him or her, ¿Qué llevo? This question should be able to be fully answered in Spanish by your child, as they describe what you are wearing. Learning descriptions is very important to beginning Spanish […] Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spanish-1-2c57717fe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/a-monster-of-a-book-fair03d6e265 The monsters are coming!  The monsters are coming!  Please come join us for our Fall Book Fair on Monday, October 12, thru Friday, October 16.  As you can tell, the fall theme is monsters.  We will have an assortment of books for all ages. On Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 A.M., we will have our […] Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/a-monster-of-a-book-fair03d6e265 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/food-is-chemistry11857293 Chemistry class was hard at work this week in a fun lab using candy to represent isotopes.  Students learned how to do a weighted average to get the average atomic mass for the brand new element “Candium”.  Who said chemistry couldn’t be fun?! Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/food-is-chemistry11857293 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/helping-hands375eeaed The 11th and 12th graders in General Science class helped clean up the flower beds for Mrs. Kim to be able to teach the little kids in science enrichment. The students were put to work with 6 flowerbeds that needed weeding and digging up in order to provide convenient plotting grounds for the future flowers […] Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/helping-hands375eeaed thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/k-5-september-news66aa2011 This has been an exciting month for our K-5 class! We have learned many letters and their sounds. We also can now read 14 sight words! We have learned the colors blue, red, green and yellow. Each Wednesday we focus on a different color. Our class is working on counting to 100! In science we […] Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/k-5-september-news66aa2011 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/yarbroughs-snake-show-comes-to-chambers415959f7 It was Snake Show time again at CA, and it was fun and educational as usual.  Crowd favorites included the tortoise, Spike, alligator, Sweet Pea, and, of course, the nasty tempered rattlesnake.  New this year were baby snakes, both copperhead and rattlers, and a reminder that cute babies can actually inject more venom than their […] Thu, 24 Sep 2015 11:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/yarbroughs-snake-show-comes-to-chambers415959f7 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/girls-statefd3a7ca7   Hannah Slay of Five Points, a senior at Chambers Academy, served as the Girls State delegate from the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 141. This year’s event was held at the University of Alabama. While there, Hannah ran for Commissioner of Agriculture. Though her bid was unsuccessful, she laughed and said “But everyone […] Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/girls-statefd3a7ca7 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/august-top-ar-readers-345d0cbaf The following students were the top AR readers for August and will go to lunch at Jack’s on Friday, September 4: First Grade-Beth-10.4 points, Second Grade-Emily-27.1 points, Fifth Grade-Kirsten and Levi-10.4 points, Sixth Grade-Mattie-129 points.   Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/august-top-ar-readers-345d0cbaf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-690e1f469b CA Family: Welcome back! The 2015-2016 academic year is off to a great start! I would like to welcome all of our new families to the Chambers Academy Family. The last few weeks have been an exciting time reminiscing about the summer and preparing for this school year. The students have done a tremendous job […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-690e1f469b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/government-class363cae2f The 12th grade government class has been going all the way back to the beginning of this wonderful country. They are working on learning the presidents in order and the years they were in office. They’ve gotten all the way to Abraham Lincoln. We have talked about the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/government-class363cae2f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-925036be3 WOW, here we are again! I can not believe that seniors have graduated, summer is gone, and we are in school again.   I do believe that after three weeks we are starting to settle in. I am so excited about the year ahead. I think that we have a wonderful group of high school kids […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-925036be3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/12th-gradeeb4ebc2e The Seniors have just finished up their unit on the Anglo-Saxon Period of British history. During this unit we covered the first piece of English literature in Beowulf, as well as the famous Arthurian tale, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The students really enjoyed reading these age-old texts. Excuse us now as prepare to fly into […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/12th-gradeeb4ebc2e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-6th-grade-scoop-3c0605a56 Our 6th graders are off to a wonderful start!  The last couple of weeks we have been busy, busy, busy, but we have also had a great time getting to know each other.  We are excited to welcome three new students to our class this year.  We are so happy that John , James, and […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-6th-grade-scoop-3c0605a56 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-9b4b84a34 Keila and Spencer became our first two members of the Tooth Club the very first full week of school by pulling their own teeth! We’re going to “Bee” A Reader” for our AR theme this year. MeLeah and Emily are already on the board with 20 points each! Good job! In Science, we’ve studied plant […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-9b4b84a34 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/gardening-with-the-grands-programcc4b9059 Grandparents, I need help!  Because of my teaching and asst. coaching commitments, I have not been able to get my Science Enrichment program going for this semester. How can you help?  I would love to start a K-4th program called “Gardening With the Grands” that would involve grandparents who garden, volunteering to come in and […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/gardening-with-the-grands-programcc4b9059 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-cheerleaders-2232fb03b The Varsity and JV Cheerleaders worked hard all summer getting ready for camp. We learned new dance routines, cheers, chants and stunts. We had a great pre-camp Pep rally. We had a great time at camp and learned more new dances, cheers, chants and stunts. The JV squad earned Superior ribbons, Superior trophy, and a […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-academy-cheerleaders-2232fb03b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/grandparents-day-3f53bc086 We will be honoring our Grandparents at Chambers Academy on Friday, September 11. More information will be sent home with the students (K-6th) soon. Save that date! Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/grandparents-day-3f53bc086 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/first-grade-fun-times7f2e498a I hope everyone had a great summer. I would like to welcome all our new first graders back to school. I have noticed some changes from the kindergarteners I met last year. They are growing up so fast. The other day, I wanted to continue practicing a reading skill, but I was told. ” Mrs. […] Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/first-grade-fun-times7f2e498a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/rebel-football0f6801fd Football season is upon us, and the boys have been working hard. Our jamboree at Macon-East Montgomery Academy went well for our team. We moved the ball well and played good defense for the most part. We still have a lot of things to get cleaned up and improve upon. Come out on Friday nights […] Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/rebel-football0f6801fd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/world-languages83d79a4d   Spanish 1 is officially underway after a one-year hiatus. I am beyond happy to be back at Chambers Academy, and I am looking forward to a wonderful school year as both teacher and assistant headmaster. The highlight of my day is my Spanish 1 classes, two of which are being offered this year. Though […] Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/world-languages83d79a4d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-takes-on-evangel-in-first-area-home-game879576ba Thursday. August 20th, the Lady Rebels took on the Evangel Lions in this year’s first area game. The JV volleyball players fought hard and valiantly! The JV girls showed nothing but continual encouragement and determination through the whole match, and although they came up short for the win, the coaches and school could not be […] Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-takes-on-evangel-in-first-area-home-game879576ba thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/3rd-grade-excellencef7056726 Third grade is off to a wonderful start! Tyane, Cheyenne, Jonathan, JaQurious, Luke, Layla, and Kenadie are an amazing group of kids. I am very blessed to be at Chambers Academy, but I am more blessed to have these students. They have been working really hard, and the school year has just begun. I can […] Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/3rd-grade-excellencef7056726 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fantastic-fifth-graders-2e7b95beb We are off to a wonderful start!  Our fantastic Fifth Graders are Gavin, Olivia, Kirsten, Levi, Jordan, and Dylan. We have already completed the chapter book Frindle, and everyone passed their chapter book test. Great job, students!  Student have completed their Star Test and are already earning AR points. Olivia and Kirsten participated in the […] Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fantastic-fifth-graders-2e7b95beb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-105b461bba The Annual Staff is beginning to put together another yearbook. We will be including a summer page once again this year. If you want to be on this page, please get a picture to us by any of the following ways: 1. Email to mtaylor@chambersacademy.com. 2. Bring the memory card from your camera to Mrs. […] Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-105b461bba https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-11e5db055b   Fourth graders,  Kole, Abby, Landon, Malissa, and Morgan,  welcome Lexie to their class.  This makes a 3 to 1 ratio of girls to boys. CA girls for the 2015-16 year are: Morgan, Malissa, Lexie, and Abby. PeeWee football players for the 2015 season are: Landon and Kole. SPELLING BEE WINNERS August 14 – Kole, […] Mon, 24 Aug 2015 19:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-11e5db055b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-class-3daa98d69 We have started the new school year off to a great start. I am very excited to be working with this year’s Junior class. As you all know, the Junior class is in charge of Prom. We have to start early with fundraisers so we can have enough money for prom. So get ready! There […] Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-class-3daa98d69 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/welcome-to-kindergarten08a33949 Welcome back! The new year has started and we’re hard at work. Our year has started off great! During the past month we have been very busy! We are learning our vowels and their sounds! We are learning to count and write our numbers, and we’re also learning about the four seasons and our community. […] Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/welcome-to-kindergarten08a33949 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/welcome-to-the-library213c1145 Welcome to the new school year in the library!  We have already begun to work on library skills and check out AR books.  Grades K-5-Sixth come to the library as a class once a week.  Students are welcome to come and check in and out books at other times as well.  Please be aware that […] Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/welcome-to-the-library213c1145 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/thanks-for-the-walleb4c3f87 The volleyball team, Coach Beck, and I would like to thank Stan Fuller and his crew for providing us with an invaluable practice tool–our new flat wall in the gym.  This allows girls to go over and work on individual skills, to warm up when the court is taken, and just get that extra time […] Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/thanks-for-the-walleb4c3f87 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/scholars-bowl-practices-underway82856803 Scholars Bowl practices for grades 7-12 are going strong at break each day.  New members joining us this year are Gage, Tori, and new-to-CA-student Mikayla.  Team membership for the year is still not closed, so if your student is not participating yet, feel free to encourage them to join or to RE-JOIN (you know who […] Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/scholars-bowl-practices-underway82856803 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/summer-readerse2fc380d We had a wonderful summer reading program at C.A.  A record number of students participated in checking out and testing on books in their levels.  The following students were recognized at the Foundation meeting and rewarded with a $10 Books-A-Million gift card for achieving the most points in their grade: Second Grade-Emily Sasser Third Grade-Jonathan […] Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/summer-readerse2fc380d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-practice-schedule-727-87772457cf Volleyball practice schedule for the last week of July & first week of August: THIS WEEK: Monday 7-12 VARSITY Tuesday 7-11:30 JUNIOR HIGH /Varsity make-up day Wednesday 7-12 VARSITY Thursday 7-11:30 JUNIOR HIGH / Varsity make-up day FRIDAY–OPEN PRACTICE 7-10:30 Varsity & any Junior High that would like to improve. We will be going back […] Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/volleyball-practice-schedule-727-87772457cf thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/coach-becks-class-supplies-for-2015-16602dda74 This is from Ms. Kim: Coach Beck has said that she definitely wants one of those hardback composition notebooks for 7th grade English, so get them at those sales! Also, 10th Biology will need a 3 ring binder with dividers for chapters (and I assume– pockets).  You will be turning this in on test days […] Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/coach-becks-class-supplies-for-2015-16602dda74 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ms-kims-classes-2015-2016748b9adc For those of you wondering about school supplies for the upcoming year: FOR ALL MY CLASSES–A 3 RING BINDER WITH DIVIDER POCKETS & LOTS OF PAPER (SUPPORT THE TIMBER INDUSTRY 🙂  )  Please do not come in with spiral notebooks because the frills end up clogging my sinks or littering my floor. 7the World Geo […] Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ms-kims-classes-2015-2016748b9adc thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/back-to-school-sporting-clay-and-turkey-shoot0c9afc92 On August 8th, we will be having our first sporting clay and turkey shoot at The Oaks in LaFayette! Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/back-to-school-sporting-clay-and-turkey-shoot0c9afc92 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ca-new-pre-k-program1d6bce74 Chambers Academy was the recipient of a state-wide competitive Pre-K grant. This grant will help improve our pre-existing early education center. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ca-new-pre-k-program1d6bce74 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/students-provide-drinking-water-to-villagers34ffb651 The Sociology class is at it again! A team of five students coordinated a faculty vs. student basketball game to raise money for an organization that helps villagers in sub-Saharan Africa. The Drop in the Bucket Foundation builds wells and sanitation systems in schools in Uganda and South Sudan. Their website states that “1.4 million […] Mon, 11 May 2015 16:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/students-provide-drinking-water-to-villagers34ffb651 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/cheaha-challenge49faf0c0 The Earth Science field trip for the year was a series of hikes through Cheaha & the surrounding Talladega National Forest.  Eighth graders started out easy (and got a reminder of our major safety rules) with a meandering walk out to Bald Rock, where we found a newly shed snakeskin (but luckily not the owner) […] Mon, 11 May 2015 14:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/cheaha-challenge49faf0c0 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/dissection-day-photose55e77c8 As Coach Brandi said, this is the week science teachers love the best — Dissection Days!  Here are a few pics to add to her post. Mon, 11 May 2015 13:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/dissection-day-photose55e77c8 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spring-book-fair06d6d221 Thank you to the CA family for a successful spring book fair!  We certainly appreciate your attendance at our “Breakfast with Books” and “Lunch with Books.”  With your help, we had the most successful fair in years. As usual, the fair could not have worked without some key people: Dr. Mehaffey with his constant enthusiasm, […] Mon, 11 May 2015 13:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spring-book-fair06d6d221 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-67c27b8b1b CA Family, What a year! I would like to thank our student body, faculty and staff for another wonderful year at Chambers Academy. I would also like to thank all of our stakeholders for their continued support of our institution. As you read the last Rebel News of the 2014-2015 Academic year, you will see […] Fri, 08 May 2015 18:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-67c27b8b1b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/its-been-a-great-year905bcb62 To my Parents, I’ve worked with your flower, And helped it to grow. I’m returning it now, But I want you to know… This flower is precious, As dear as can be. Love it, take care of it, And you will see… A bright new bloom, With every day. It grew and blossomed In such […] Fri, 08 May 2015 17:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/its-been-a-great-year905bcb62 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/senior-projects91474e3d The senior class has begun working on their final projects for my class. Each senior will be creating a “senior video” that encompasses their childhood, school, friendships, or any other theme they wish to include. The seniors have all been very excited to work on these and I am sure a few tears will be shed in […] Fri, 08 May 2015 17:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/senior-projects91474e3d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/congratulations-to-the-2015-graduating-kindergarten-class34b22186 What a year it has been! I am so proud of this K5 Crew! It has been an absolute joy teaching each and every one of you!  The 2015 Kindergarten graduates are:  Cate, Wrangler, Hannah, Titus, Colton, Baylee, Anna Kate, LaTaysia, Beth, Makala, Gracie, Hunter, Sawyer, and James. Fri, 08 May 2015 17:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/congratulations-to-the-2015-graduating-kindergarten-class34b22186 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-high-and-high-school-sciencea25ac7f5 Seventh, tenth, and eleventh grades have had an exciting week this week in science. We had our dissecting lab. These students got to handle lots of different anatomy parts and do some dissecting of the animals and organs that correlated to what has already been studied in class. This is the most exciting part of […] Fri, 08 May 2015 17:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-high-and-high-school-sciencea25ac7f5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-85062b6f5 What an adventure this year has been!  I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have learned more than I could ever imagine. I know that there are multitudes more to learn, and I look forward to that next year as we all continue to learn and grow together. For the month of April we learned a […] Fri, 08 May 2015 16:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-85062b6f5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-1097854af1 The school year is closing, the end is near. We face the final curtain on the 4th grade with a few words of wisdom. *If you could change one rule that your family has, what would you change? – That you could ride anything without asking. –  Not taking up phones at night. –  We […] Fri, 08 May 2015 14:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-1097854af1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/street-lawa240d442 While it was a challenging semester for the juniors and seniors, we have finished up with our new material. While covering torts was less than exciting the past few weeks, the students wrote some wonderful papers on the chapters they felt were the most important for them to learn. It was very impressive to see […] Fri, 08 May 2015 13:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/street-lawa240d442 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fantastic-fifth-gradersc9c15601 We made it!!!  All sixteen fantastic fifth graders met their AR goal for the year!  These students have earned an AR trip to the Montgomery Zoo.  Congratulations to Bailey, Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Benjamin, Jamie, Nicholas, Jenna, Lauren, Lindsey, Hayden, Kaylyn, Hunter, Natalie, Mattie, and Jenna Lee.  I am so proud of each and everyone of  you.  Your hard […] Fri, 08 May 2015 10:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fantastic-fifth-gradersc9c15601 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/8th-grade3dc6f8fb I have really enjoyed having the 8th grade this year in sports history class! They have learned a lot about some great, influential, and sometimes controversial athletes; as well as some decisions made by leagues and organizations that shaped the way we, as Americans, watch sports and the way some of us live our lives. Thu, 07 May 2015 16:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/8th-grade3dc6f8fb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-grade-history-3c0ab96b4 The eleventh graders will happily tell you that we are finally moving out of World War II. Once we started moving on to new topics, we  started moving quickly covering lots of ground. We have already studied the Korean War and are currently working our way through the Vietnam War. We have also covered the […] Thu, 07 May 2015 16:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-grade-history-3c0ab96b4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end7c673ff9 I am writing with a very heavy heart because my time with Abby, Kole, Malissa, Landon, and Morgan is coming to an end. We have had a wonderful year that has moved by way too fast. They have all grown so very much in all aspects of their precious lives. I am very fortunate to […] Thu, 07 May 2015 16:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/all-good-things-must-come-to-an-end7c673ff9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-948030c4c The annual staff would like to thank everyone who participated in field day. The day was a huge success because of all of you. Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Dr. Crowder for grilling, and the students , Coach Garrett and Coach Capps for working the concession stand. Thank you to Tae , Dalton and […] Thu, 07 May 2015 14:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-948030c4c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/youre-off-to-great-places-youre-on-your-way-kid9abe37bd You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting! So… get on your way! -Dr. Seuss I can hardly believe this school year is coming to a close. I feel like it was just yesterday that you dropped your toddlers off for their first day of preschool! Now… I am returning […] Thu, 07 May 2015 14:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/youre-off-to-great-places-youre-on-your-way-kid9abe37bd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/april-top-ar-readers-482f26097 The following students were the top AR readers for April and went to lunch at Subway on May 7: K-5 – Beth-10 points First Grade – Emily-10.8 points Second Grade – Cheyenne-17.3 points Third Grade – Abby- 4 points Fourth Grade-Jordan-2.4 points Fifth Grade-Mattie-64 points Sixth Grade – Jazmine-32 points Thu, 07 May 2015 13:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/april-top-ar-readers-482f26097 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/top-ar-readers-27e023210 Congratulations to the following students who were the top AR readers for the entire year!  They enjoyed a fun day with Miss Kerri and Miss Laura on Wednesday, May 6. K-5 – Beth-54.7 points First Grade – Emily-96.9 points Second Grade – Luke-96.2 points Third Grade – Morgan-30.7 points Fourth Grade – Gavin-67.3 points Fifth […] Thu, 07 May 2015 13:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/top-ar-readers-27e023210 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ca-summer-reading-program9aeef099 Chambers Academy will be having a Summer Reading Program for upcoming second through sixth grades.  The library will be open on Tuesday and Thursday beginning on June 9 and ending on July 30.  The school will be closed the week of July 6-10 for the Fourth of July holiday.  Students will be able to check […] Thu, 07 May 2015 13:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ca-summer-reading-program9aeef099 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-84cd59c50 The second graders did a great job on their sound word dioramas from “Jingle Dancer,” the last story in our Reading Street book. We were disappointed that it was too muddy to visit the farm, but Mrs. Williams organized some fun activities for us in the gym. We even enjoyed a picnic lunch on the […] Wed, 06 May 2015 17:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-84cd59c50 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/athletic-director2711de5c The 2014-15 school year is almost over, and what a year it was!  Our teams competed hard and represented Chambers Academy the right way. I am very proud of all of our players and coaches. I know even more success is yet to come and our athletic programs are on the rise! I will soon […] Wed, 06 May 2015 15:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/athletic-director2711de5c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/6th-grade-gradsac590829 Congratulations to Payton, Vicki, Madisyn, Josh, Gage, Abbie, Jacob, Kamdyn, Brandalon, Dean, Alyssa, Britten, Cade, Jazmine, and Tristan on their graduation! Sixth grade has been a wonderful year and these bright stars are on their way to 7th grade! This group is a class act and will bring many years of academic and athletic success […] Wed, 06 May 2015 13:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/6th-grade-gradsac590829 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/new-volleyball-recruits755bf2a0 Welcome to our newest volleyball players!  These young ladies are working hard in skills camp and are making outstanding progress.  Can’t wait to see them on the court.  The future of volleyball at Chambers Academy is looking bright! Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/new-volleyball-recruits755bf2a0 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-5b4a7d853 What a blessed year we have had! My first year in elementary proved to be my favorite year at CA. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with this group and could not have asked for a better class to teach. The progress made by these students is mind-blowing. As the year comes to an end, […] Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-5b4a7d853 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/and-the-winner-isfda6d0ef We have a winner in the seashell guess! Sawyer (K-5) was right on the money with a guess of 210. (I hear he had a little help from his dad.) Congratulations, Sawyer! Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/and-the-winner-isfda6d0ef thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/book-fair-41c052d5a A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our “Breakfast with Books” and “Lunch with Books”. You have pushed us over our goal for this spring fair. The most important thing is exposing our children to books and the importance of reading. I do appreciate all that you do support our students and our library! […] Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/book-fair-41c052d5a thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/oh-how-amazing-you-are709d4309 As April comes to a close and May creeps near, I have to take this time to brag about how amazing my K-5 Crew members have been this year! Cate, Wrangler, Colton, Hannah, Titus, James, Sawyer, Hunter, Gracie, Beth, Makala, Taysia, Anna Kate, and Baylee have mastered over seventy Dolch Sight Words. They can tell […] Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/oh-how-amazing-you-are709d4309 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/new-volleyball-parent-meeting-april-274d81f979 Volleyball Parent Info. Meeting MONDAY, APRIL 27, 5 P.M. CT Welcome to all our new volleyball players. It’s very exciting to see so many of our younger athletes interested in volleyball! Thank you for letting them join us. I know you have a lot of questions, so let’s meet on Monday after varsity practice. I’ll […] Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/new-volleyball-parent-meeting-april-274d81f979 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/2015-canyon-crawl-9th-grade-physical-sciencec3cc3f41 Another successful field trip with no students damaged or lost!  9th grade Physical Science finally got their 8th grade Earth Science field trip I owed them as we ventured into the wilds of Providence Canyon State Park near Lumpkin, Georgia.  We saw firsthand the combined effects of erosion and early 20th century farming practices, the […] Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/2015-canyon-crawl-9th-grade-physical-sciencec3cc3f41 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/2015-volleyball-sign-up-underway1d609fa5 Any girls in grades 5-11 who are interested in volleyball for next fall, please sign up in the office no later than April 24. Beginning the day after the last day of softball, we will work on basic skills training in Open Gym every afternoon immediately after school from 3-4 P.M. for JV, followed by  […] Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/2015-volleyball-sign-up-underway1d609fa5 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/art-show-277238e3d The winners of the Chambers Academy Art Show are: Division K5-1 Painting: 1st Talley, 2nd Cate Water Base: 1st Beth, 2nd Titus Printmaking: 1st Titus, 2nd Titus Drawing Non-Color: 1st Drew, 2nd Beth Drawing Color: 1st Cate, 2nd Beth 3-D Arts/Crafts: 1st Anna Kate, 2nd Sawyer Photography: 1st Titus, 2nd Titus, HM Beth Collage/Mixed Media: […] Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/art-show-277238e3d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/juniorsenior-promd70a1b05 The Chambers Academy Junior/Senior Prom is this Friday, April 10 at The Oaks in LaFayette. The Juniors have worked very hard all year raising money for prom, and for the last 2 weeks they have worked at The Oaks decorating for this big event. I am so proud of them! It will be a beautiful […] Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/juniorsenior-promd70a1b05 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/top-ar-readers-for-marchd31e77d0 The following students were the top AR readers for the month of March and will go to lunch on Friday, April 10.  The AR Store will be open on Tuesday, April 14. K-5 – Colton – 7.8 points First Grade – Emily – 10.3 points Second Grade – Layla – 9.5 points Third Grade – […] Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/top-ar-readers-for-marchd31e77d0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-grade-algebra-ii77d523ed As the school year comes to an end, my algebra II students have been introduced to complex numbers. The number i (imaginary number) isn’t one of their favorite topics. After a week though, all 5 students were able to make at least 80% on their chapter 7 test. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-grade-algebra-ii77d523ed https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-964253f6b We have had a short and busy March Madness! We put our all in SAT’s and are glad it is over.  We also enjoyed every minute of our Spring Break. We came back eager to finish the year on a high note.  So high we got an extra day off for Easter weekend.  We were […] Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-964253f6b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spring-sports-news8c6d42dd It’s hard to believe this year is almost over. Our baseball and softball teams are in the middle of their seasons and are hoping to make the playoffs. The crowd support has been terrific, and both are playing their best ball of the season as we head down the stretch run. Spring football practice is […] Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/spring-sports-news8c6d42dd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-841ca7658 Field day is Thursday, April 30th. The annual staff is busy getting field day together. The classes have chosen their events and each homeroom has a sign-up sheet. Each event entered will cost $ .50. Field day is a lot of fun and is a fund raiser for the annual staff. There will be a […] Tue, 07 Apr 2015 11:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-841ca7658 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-robots-are-out-again8a9b2114 The 9th graders have been working hard to tame the robots lately. The 5th and 6th graders did such a good job with them, we decided to present a new challenge for the older students. They had to build a maze then program a robot to drive through it. So far, of six teams, five […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-robots-are-out-again8a9b2114 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-66d09bdd2b CA Family, Registration time is here again! As we near the close of the 2014-2015 academic year, may I extend my thanks for allowing us to be the school home of your most prized possessions, your children. We hope you have had a great academic year and continue to feel the warmth, safety, and respect […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-66d09bdd2b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-74bd32d17 March has blown by. It has been as crazy as the rest of the year. The big accomplishments from my post was completing the SAT and the ASVAB (11th grade) testing and meeting some scholarship deadlines for the seniors. I have spoken to the 9th-11th grade about community service and what it means and how […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-74bd32d17 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-grade-history-2d121dfab The eleventh grade is still studying World War II. We have reached the last few years of the war and its aftermath. We have watched videos from the holocaust and the horrific devastation it brought to the European counties. We plan to continue moving forward into the Vietnam and Korean wars soon. The deadline for […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-grade-history-2d121dfab https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/rebel-baseball-in-full-swing533ae74b The Rebels baseball team returned to the field on Monday after Spring Break with an impressive showing against Kingwood Christian in Alabaster. The Rebels played extremely well, but unfortunately dropped the contest in the final inning 2-1. On Tuesday, the Rebels played Lyman Ward in a double-header and won both. Those wins locked the Rebels a spot in […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/rebel-baseball-in-full-swing533ae74b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/7th-grade-englishe3366e70 7th grade has finally finished up with their grammar chapters and now they are getting to move into writing. We have been working on descriptive essays and they have a final draft due on April 7th. So far they have started out very well! Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/7th-grade-englishe3366e70 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/first-grade-rocks6b71eef4 I hope each of you had a great spring break and are ready to finish our year with a bang. We are starting on our last reading book. We will take our Star Reading test in the next week. I’m hoping everyone’s reading scores will rise like they did last time. I am proud of […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/first-grade-rocks6b71eef4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/scienceb7a3dc91 The eleventh grade anatomy class has recently been studying about blood. We have talked about the four parts of the blood: RBC’s, WBC’s, plasma, and platelets. The tenth grade biology class has been discussing the different animal kingdoms. In third hour the seventh grade life science class is currently studying fish, reptiles, and amphibians. We […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/scienceb7a3dc91 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-78ae83614 We really enjoyed Dr. Seuss Week! We read some of his books aloud and had special dress-up days! We celebrated his birthday with punch, ice-cream, and cookies! Many thanks to Mrs. Cindy for baking the cookies and to Mrs. Kerri for reading to us! During Heroes Week, we read about famous heroes like Paul Revere […] Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-78ae83614 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/you-are-cordially-invitede0fb058f The Alphabet Cordially invites you to the Wedding of Mr. Q and Miss U To be joined in matrimony forever to make new words such as quiet, quilt, and queen. Please join us on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10 A.M. Refreshments to follow. On April 24th K-4 students will participate in a mock wedding […] Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/you-are-cordially-invitede0fb058f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-news-6cf330eea Welcome back from Spring Break!  Fifth graders spent the past few weeks reviewing skills and preparing for the SAT.  I am so proud of them and the effort they put forth preparing for this important test. We recently enjoyed our first Alabama 4-H meeting.  We will be learning about the environment and participating in activities.  The Alabama […] Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-news-6cf330eea https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/march-madness7d9474f6 March has flown by! We worked really diligently preparing for the SAT tests. The children have grown in their thinking abilities so much this year. As we reviewed the strategies and skills we have used in all content areas, their confidence grew and grew. They saw all the knowledge they have acquired thus far and […] Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/march-madness7d9474f6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/under-the-sea19f32c16 Chambers Academy will have its spring book fair April 20-April 24  from 7:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.  The theme for this book fair is “Under the Sea”.  Be sure to come visit and see all the wonderful books we have! We will be having two special events during the week.  On Tuesday, April 21 will […] Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/under-the-sea19f32c16 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/skins-skulls-tracksa14a04c2 Thanks once again to 4-H for the loan of their skins and skulls kit.  This week in Science Enrichment we’ve been working on distinguishing herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores based on teeth type and eye placement in skulls.  We’ve added track IDs to our skill set, along with an appreciation of the different pelts of local […] Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/skins-skulls-tracksa14a04c2 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/food-for-thoughta85ea0ca “It’s the action, not the fruit of the action, that’s important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there will be any fruit. But that doesn’t mean you stop doing the right thing. You may never know what results come from […] Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/food-for-thoughta85ea0ca https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-3dc9e23a1 Hello Spring! 6th Grade has been cramming in all sorts of lessons to prepare for 7th grade. We are excited to see Spring Break because that means we get to relax our minds for a week, and then it is back to the grind to prepare for the end of our amazing school year. Our […] Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-3dc9e23a1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/au-raptor-showb3172649 The Southeastern Raptor Center put on a great show for us this morning in the gym! We learned a lot about what raptors eat, why we should protect them, and how smart they are. We got to see six different birds up close and personal! And, of course, Spirit (the “War Eagle” bird) was a […] Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/au-raptor-showb3172649 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/welcome-to-preschoolc8d9ccdf Dear Parents, The time has come once again for early registration here at Chambers Academy. It is hard to believe that your small child is ready to enroll in Preschool!  All too often, we think that we can put off getting them ready for their academic career because of their age, but nothing is further […] Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/welcome-to-preschoolc8d9ccdf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-baseballe0c9106a The Chambers Academy Baseball season has gotten under way. The JV Rebels opened the season with two tough losses in the Crenshaw Invitational Tournament. The Varsity Rebels opened the season with two games against Glenwood. The guys played hard but came up short in the 1st game 15-5 and lost the second game by a […] Wed, 04 Mar 2015 16:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-baseballe0c9106a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/reading-rebels-in-first-grade599f0d48 I want to thank you all for helping your child do our “Tell Me Something Good” project. It really touched my heart to see all the kind words the students wrote about each other. February flew by so fast and May is just around the corner. We would like to thank Mrs. Lamb and the […] Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/reading-rebels-in-first-grade599f0d48 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ca-sports1f5913be I would like to start by saying a big thank you to all of you who came to support our varsity boys basketball team on its quest to repeat as state champions. The boys didn’t quite finish the way we had hoped, but still had a remarkable season in finishing as state runner-up and finishing […] Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/ca-sports1f5913be https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/top-ar-readersb4569822 The following students were the top AR readers for February.  They will go to lunch on Friday, March 6.  The AR store will be Tuesday, March 10. K-5 – Anna Kate – 8 points First Grade – Emily – 11.7 points Second Grade – Layla – 14.6 points Third Grade – Morgan – 6.1 points […] Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/top-ar-readersb4569822 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-and-12th-grade-historybc7fc202   The eleventh and twelfth graders recently visited the Little White House. They learned all about Roosevelt and his life there. They went down to the spring to dip their hands into it. In the classroom right now, they are studying about World War One.  They are writing a 43 page notebook  about the war. […] Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/11th-and-12th-grade-historybc7fc202 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-8bd0bce6c Our Spelling Bees this month have gathered speed and been much more competitive. Winners from Feb. 13 were Gavin, Kirsten, and Levi. Winners from Feb. 20 were Kirsten and Gavin. Winners from Feb. 27 were Gavin, Olivia, Kirsten, and Levi. The students have also picked back up their study of French.  Ms. Felicia has continued […] Mon, 02 Mar 2015 19:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-8bd0bce6c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jv-baseballa23d464e Baseball season has begun and I am very encouraged to see the interest in baseball. There are 19 players this season on the junior varsity team. Hopefully, we can keep this group together for years to come. I look forward to coaching with Coach Smith, Coach Reneau, and these guys as well as the varsity […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jv-baseballa23d464e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/tell-the-children-the-trutha98ba900 This month of February has flown by incredibly fast! We have had a great month. We studied Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and watched the footage of his speech. I think it was good for them to hear it and learn about what was going on during that time and what Dr. King put in […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/tell-the-children-the-trutha98ba900 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/basketballb1c36c9e We just recently had our annual basketball banquet. The ones receiving awards for the Junior High team are as follows: Captains: Tori and Jessica Offensive MVP: Tate Defensive MVP: Tate The ones receiving awards for the Varsity team are as follows: Captains: Cheyenne and Anslee Offensive MVP: Baleigh Defensive MVP: Klancy Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/basketballb1c36c9e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/new-yearbook-picture-uploader0ea5afb5 The Annual Staff often needs pictures for the yearbook. Up until now, there hasn’t been a good way to get those pictures to them. This week we changed that. We’ve created an uploader that will allow anyone to send them pictures. Just visit Yearbook Picture Uploader (on the website menu under “Current Students/Parents”) and follow […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/new-yearbook-picture-uploader0ea5afb5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/7th-grade-english-and-study-skills3bd6897f This semester the 7th grade has been working hard on their grammar in English class. So far we have gone over adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and compound and complex sentences. We should be finishing up with grammar and getting into writing very soon! In Study Skills the students just finished writing a 2-3 page research paper. […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/7th-grade-english-and-study-skills3bd6897f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/softballb228a85a We have been off to a slow start to the softball season. The weather has been extremely cold and rainy. Our first scheduled game was cancelled due to the wintry weather, so our next scheduled game will be against Lee- Scott at home on March 5. We have 20 players this year from 6th-12th grade. […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/softballb228a85a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-cheer1991894a Cheerleader try-outs were held February 16-20. The following girls were named to the JV squad for 2015-2016: Gracie, Shelby, Lizzie, Shelly, Maci, Peyton, Abbie, Alyssa, Kamdyn and Brandalon. These girls made the 2015-2016 Varsity team: Baleigh, Ragan, Madison, Kristina, Jessica, Melissa, Allie, Lindsey, Jessica, Laney, McKensie, and Tori. Congratulations to these Chambers Cheerleaders! Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/chambers-cheer1991894a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-6541e39747 Registration time is here again! As we near the close of the 2014-2015 academic year, may I extend my thanks for allowing us to be the school home of your most prized possessions, your children. We hope you have had a great academic year and continue to feel the warmth, safety, and respect given Chambers […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-6541e39747 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/civics-and-street-law9768e660 Civics So far in Civics this semester we have finished up learning about the three main branches of the federal government.  We have moved into learning about how state and local governments work and what their part in local and politics can be even at their age. I’ve been very pleased at their continued improvement […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/civics-and-street-law9768e660 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-6a62c7453 The second graders have really “Put Their Hearts Into Reading” this month.Layla is our Top AR Reader for February! We had another close contest. We enjoyed having lunch with Dr. Mehaffey last Friday. There were some interesting conversations. We’re learning to write our capital letters in cursive now. The sun finally shone long enough for […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-6a62c7453 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-194ca937d3 The Fantastic Fifth Graders have completed their projects on a United States President of their choice.  They worked hard researching, compiling information, and writing their reports.  We have learned many interesting facts on these Presidents.  The students will be doing their presentations next week.  I am extremely proud of Bailey, Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Benjamin, Jamie, Nicholas, […] Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-194ca937d3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-786c0386a The annual staff is a couple of weeks away from finishing the annual. I would like to thank my four staff members: Taylor, Baileigh, Anslee, and Hannah. They have worked very hard all year trying to make our deadlines. The annual staff will be selling annuals next week, March 2nd- 6th. The cost of a […] Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/annual-staff-786c0386a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-65c04f4b9 A lot of decisions have been made, and we have filled out a lot of applications and scholarships! There is still a lot more work to do. We have also worked on filling out FASFA, and many have successfully completed this task.   There are, however, several seniors who still need to get these things done. […] Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-65c04f4b9 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/k-4-for-president41fb25aa K-4 has been busy learning about money this month. We are learning to identify coins and bills, their worth, and who is honored on each of them. They love singing the money song and can tell you all about Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, and Roosevelt! Their interest in the Presidents lead us to discuss such things […] Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/k-4-for-president41fb25aa thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-4fc5dfd12 I absolutely love teaching this group of kiddos. They impress me daily with their vast array of random knowledge. Every Tuesday and Thursday, the sixth graders bring an electronic device and log on to an application called Trivia Crack. Yes, the game lives up to the name. The students play games of trivia against each […] Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-4fc5dfd12 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/hola-bonjour-guten-tag-and-hello51f979ef I am so excited about what is going on down in the Kindergarten room. The past month or two, we have been learning about where we live, the world around us, the people we meet, and the importance of learning from other cultures. This week, Cate, Wrangler, Titus, Hannah, Colton, Baylee, Gracie, Makala, Beth, Anna […] Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/hola-bonjour-guten-tag-and-hello51f979ef https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/four-place-at-district-science-fair223b733d Four students placed at the District Science Fair held Wednesday, February 18, at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.  They will go on to compete at state on Thursday, February 26, at Huntingdon College.  Tate placed 1st in Jr. High Physical Science while Connor rounded out the category with a 3rd.  Kelsey took 3rd in Sr. High […] Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/four-place-at-district-science-fair223b733d thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-results5b616501 2015 Science Fair School Winners & Honorable Mentions** The District Science Fair is Feb. 18 and will be held at Chattahoochee Valley Community College again as it was last year. Once again CVCC will be providing lunch for everyone along with a tour of the campus. Elementary Biology 1st—Color of Light & Plant Growth—Jenna Lee–5th […] Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-results5b616501 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/january-top-ar-readers-22b8a15db The following students were the top AR readers for January.  They will go to lunch on Friday, February 6.  The AR Store will be open on Tuesday, February 10. K-5 – Beth – 10 points First Grade – Emily – 11 points Second Grade – Tyane – 14.8 points Third Grade – Austin – 17 […] Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/january-top-ar-readers-22b8a15db https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-640f8558a5 CA Family: The Academy is off to a great start in 2015! The students have been busy with drama competitions, Enviro-bowl matches, Spelling Bees, performances at the Shakespeare Festival and numerous athletic events. I am very proud of the way our students conduct themselves on and off campus. Our varsity basketball teams are playing in […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/headmasters-report-640f8558a5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/beta-club-86ab3e286 The Chambers Academy Beta Club induction was held on January 27.  The Junior members are: Gracie-President, Tate-Vice-President, Colton-Secretary/Tresurer. New junior members are:  Braxton, Gabe, Logan, Connor, Kinsley, Maci, Rebecca, Lizzie, Shelly, Peyton, Joann, Audra, and Jake. The Senior Beta Club members are: Bre’Anna-President, Dalton-Vice-President, Anslee-Secretary, Kala-Treasurer, Landon, and Cheyenne. New senior members are:  Brooke, Sarah, […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/beta-club-86ab3e286 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jr-classpizza-sales451551ea The Jr. Class is selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and cookie dough to make money for the Jr./Sr. Prom. Please see a Junior, or pick up an order form from the office. Last day to order is February 9. Thanks for your support! Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jr-classpizza-sales451551ea https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/happy-new-year-from-everyone-in-first-grade62faed77 All our first graders really enjoyed our Christmas break. We had exciting stories to share about presents, feasts and fun times spent with our families and friends. In January, we talked about New Year’s resolutions some of the ones we came up with were paying better attention, not interrupting, and respecting each other. We had […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/happy-new-year-from-everyone-in-first-grade62faed77 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-76171076b We have gotten off to a good start in 2015.  Everyone came back eager and ready to learn!!! Spelling Bee Winners for January: Week 1 – Gavin  &  Kirsten Week 2 – Olivia Week 4 – Gavin, Olivia, Kirsten, Levi, & Jordan 4th grade Top AR Reader is Gavin.     Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/4th-grade-happenings-76171076b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-501237f91 The school year is flying by, and it has been one crazy ride. It is time NOW for our seniors to be filling out college applications, scholarship applications, and the FASFA application. We can not wait any longer on these items. If any parents or seniors have any questions or would like some help, please […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/counselors-corner-501237f91 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jv-and-varsity-basketballea5cbd41 It has been a great basketball season here at CA. Our home crowds have been terrific. We really appreciate the support you give our young people, and other schools notice as well. It makes me feel good to hear other coaches comment on the way our people support our teams. The JV boys finished off […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jv-and-varsity-basketballea5cbd41 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/historya4b9a000 The seventh and eighth grades have recently visited Desoto Caverns. They had a grand time escaping the classroom. The ninth grade is currently finishing studying World War One and are about to look into World War Two. The tenth grade is moving into their Civil War  study. The eleventh graders are learning about Roosevelt’s New […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/historya4b9a000 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/baseball-is-just-around-the-cornerb5247615 Yes, that’s right! The CA Rebels baseball season is just weeks away now! Many Rebel baseball players have been working extremely hard in preparation for the upcoming season. I have been very impressed by the effort these young men have exerted thus far. I also am very thankful for all the hard work that Coach […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 19:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/baseball-is-just-around-the-cornerb5247615 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-high-and-varsity-girls-basketball7d43024e The Junior High girls basketball team ended its season Monday night against Macon East with a big win in double overtime. They had a winning season with a record of 9-8 including wins against Abbeville twice, Springwood twice, Cornerstone twice, Ashford and SMCA. I thought the girls played well all season long. We will be […] Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/junior-high-and-varsity-girls-basketball7d43024e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/hang-in-there-its-almost-done3b0302c6 Science Fair is definitely a love-hate relationship, but it does pay long term dividends: an actual understanding of scientific procedure, research skills, creative thinking and collaboration skills, a chance to explore areas of interest not covered in class material, hands on science–the actual use of scientific technique vs. book knowledge only, both written and oral […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 20:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/hang-in-there-its-almost-done3b0302c6 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-212acb25b Our sixth graders at CA are AWESOME! First, our writing skills have improved leaps and bounds since the beginning of the year! I am so proud of each and every student. Second, we had a quiz this week on plant and animal cell parts and their functions. I was blown away by the answers I […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/sixthgradesquad-212acb25b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/7th-grade-math-253ed4656 The 7th grade math class has just completed the first section of the chapter that introduces them to formulas. Some students really didn’t see the importance of keeping up with the formulas, but soon became a believer. We have had two tests are using formulas to find the area of  two dimensional shapes and they […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/7th-grade-math-253ed4656 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/third-grade-gabcd94374b This month has flown by! We have gotten back into the groove of school and the days have an easy flow…well most of the time. 🙂  We just completed our unit in math and the children did very well.  I am very proud of their progress.  I’m pretty tough and make them dig deeply to […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/third-grade-gabcd94374b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/100-days-smarter-and-it-shows965b6c72 We are 100 days smarter and it shows! On January 21, 2015, K-4 and The Chambers Academy Learning Center celebrated the 100th Day of School. We did many activities including releasing 100 balloons. Students in K-3 and K-4 participated in a 100th Day Scavenger Hunt, made 100 item Trail Mix, and several other learning activities. […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/100-days-smarter-and-it-shows965b6c72 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/10th-grade-geometry446de37f The sophomores are close to finishing their chapter on right triangles. The geometry class started the chapter learning how to simplify radicals. We then used that skill to help us with the Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the side lengths of right triangles. After that, we learned how to find side […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/10th-grade-geometry446de37f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-tues-february-1293e3bab2 Don’t forget science fair on Tuesday, February 10. Projects must be set up between 7:00-7:45 a.m. that morning. Card table, trifold,and report & abstract (grades 7-12) should be brought. Students should dress neatly and be prepared to discuss their project with our super nice judges. Projects can be viewed by parents and students from 1:00-2:00 […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-tues-february-1293e3bab2 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jr-high-scholars-bowl-asca06a122be Despite illness and conflicts with several other school functions, we managed to get a team to our District Junior High Alabama Scholastic Challenge competition in Montgomery on the 24th. Six players comprise a team, with four on the buzzers at any time, but we fielded a three-lady team–Tate (Captain), Joanne, and Grace. Ms. Kerri was […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/jr-high-scholars-bowl-asca06a122be thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-172efcac79 Fifth grade students enjoyed a wonderful trip to the beautiful Alabama Shakespeare Theater.  We watched magic come to life in the Lewis Carroll classic, Alice in Wonderland.  This was such a great experience for us.  Thank you, Ms. Richardson, for planning this delightful trip. Congratulations to Mattie for being our “Top AR Reader” for the […] Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/fifth-grade-172efcac79 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-58eb5d01e Kole’s guess was the closest to the number of triangles in the Triangle Tree! Coach Capps had the second closest guess. Thanks to all who participated. We’ll do it again next year! The children did a wonderful job on their Christmas play! Thanks, Mrs. Williams, for putting it together. I even enjoyed watching them practice! […] Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/second-grade-news-58eb5d01e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/district-spelling-bee-31b83cddc Chambers Academy was well represented at the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 20.  All our spellers were  prepared and anxious to spell.  The following students traveled to Edgewood for the Bee: Fourth Grade-Kirsten, Fifth Grade-Claire (Third Place), Sixth Grade-Jacob (Third Place), Seventh Grade-Conner, and Eighth Grade-Hayden. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/district-spelling-bee-31b83cddc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-instructionse321c14f Some parents have been asking for instructions for the Science Fair projects. We’ve made those available in a public folder. Please click the link below: Science Fair Documents Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/science-fair-instructionse321c14f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/playing-is-learning-when-robots-are-involved578b4173 Just before the Christmas break, the 5th and 6th graders at Chambers Academy had a first chance opportunity to get their hands on our Lego Mindstorms robots. Their “assignment” was to program a robot to move a small block from one side of a table to another. A simple task for a human or even […] Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/playing-is-learning-when-robots-are-involved578b4173 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-giving-tree02e0e777 Kindergarten is so excited to welcome 2015! We are halfway through the school year, and it is hard to believe how fast time has been flying by. As we exit the holiday season and welcome new adventures, I found it appropriate to remind my students that even though Thanksgiving and Christmas are in the past, […] Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/the-giving-tree02e0e777 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/december-top-ar-readers-4afba8011 The following students were the Top AR Readers for the month of December and will go to lunch on Friday, January 9. K-5-Sawyer-2.0 points First Grade-Emily-8.4 points Second Grade-Luke-7.3 points Third Grade-Morgan-2.5 points Fourth Grade-Kirsten-6.7 points Fifth Grade-Mattie-77.0 points Sixth Grade-Gage-27.3 points Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2015/december-top-ar-readers-4afba8011 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/poetry5602d171 The 9th grade has just concluded their unit on poetry. They were all really interested to learn about the different forms of poetry and figures of speech. I think many were even more amazed at the realization that today’s poetry is music! Coach Smith even gave the students a rendition of Luke Bryan’s “That’s My […] Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/poetry5602d171 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-657afdb24 I would like to congratulate Zach on being our top AR Reader for October and November!!! We are now reading  A Christmas Carol.  This is just in time to see the play next week in Montgomery.  We want to know everything we can about Ebeneezer Scrooge. Spelling Bee Winners are: November 7th – Gavin, Olivia, […] Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-657afdb24 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/happy-holidays-from-first-grade9eee4b30 Well, Tom Turkey made it safely through the Thanksgiving holiday and December is flying by as fast as Santa’s reindeer. We have sent our letters to Santa. We can’t wait until we see them printed in the paper. We also sent Santa an email and do you know what? He answered each one of us. […] Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/happy-holidays-from-first-grade9eee4b30 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-corner-4836c3842 Congratulations to our 2015 HOBY representative, Kristina Stewart. HOBY is a National leadership conference for 10th graders. Kristina will go to Troy University this summer with other 10th graders from all over the state of Alabama. It is time now for all of our seniors to be making plans. We need to be filling out […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-corner-4836c3842 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-fair-mid-februaryfff7c70b Please be thinking about possible science fair projects (I heard that groan, but I promise this helps prepare them for college labs and lab reports.). Those in Earth & Physical Sciences, along with Chemistry, are required to do projects for one of my test grades. Final project idea is due WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH. Policy varies […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-fair-mid-februaryfff7c70b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/tabs-for-the-ronald-mcdonald-houseed45c2cc The Beta Club and the SGA are hosting a contest to collect tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Classes need to turn them in to Jane Elliott in 1 gallon baggies. The contest will go until April 2015. An end of contest date and prize  will be set later.  Save you tabs for this very […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/tabs-for-the-ronald-mcdonald-houseed45c2cc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/january-scholars-bowl61212034 January & February are the busiest months for our Scholars Bowl teams. My senior team will compete at AUM on Jan. 16 in the all-science EnviroBowl district competition. The kids are already at work reviewing all sciences, plus Alabama specific information. Team members for this meet are Anslee, Hannah, Reed, Tristen, and Holli. The junior […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 18:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/january-scholars-bowl61212034 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/tis-the-season-to-be-rocking-on-in-third-grade40fe41af      The children continually blow me away with their ability to absorb all the crazy different strategies I throw out at them. Although they know they don’t have to “master” each of them, they seem to love having new ways to figure out math problems. Math has become like going to P.E. with Coach. They […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/tis-the-season-to-be-rocking-on-in-third-grade40fe41af https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade-historybd038d05 The eleventh grade is now studying World War One. Each student has completed a twenty two page essay about  it. We’ve learned about the trench warfare,  the new weaponry, the different sides, and what went on during the war period. We have also talked about the Blue Max quite a bit. The Blue Max was […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade-historybd038d05 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/athletic-director-report7293d8a0 It has been a busy month. We would like to congratulate Tae Henry and Austin Hudmon on being selected to play in the AISA all-star football game on Dec. 4. They both played well and represented our school with class. Our varsity football team finished 6-5 after a first round loss in the playoffs. I […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/athletic-director-report7293d8a0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-s-u-fine-arts-tournamentd781e47b Chambers Academy had 8 students to participate in the Southern Union State Community College Language and Fine Arts Tournament on November 13. They are Seniors-BreAnna (Monologue-Greater Tuna, Duet-Greater Tuna, Duet-Dearly Departed, Ensemble-Steel Magnolias, and Music/Voice-No Good Deed, Cheyenne (Dance), Taylor, (Ensemble-Steel Magnolias), Juniors-Hunter (Duet-Dearly Departed), Cacey (Ensemble-Steel Magnolias) Ragan (Duet-Greater Tuna, Ensemble-Steel Magnolias, Music/Voice-On My […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-s-u-fine-arts-tournamentd781e47b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-6301c421cf CA Family, Happy Holidays from Chambers Academy! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and enjoyed some well-deserved time off. Basketball season is in full swing and our student athletes would love your attendance at one of our many games. Our teams have had a great start and we are expecting great things from […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-6301c421cf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lady-rebel-basketball-2c168e40f The Lady Rebels Junior High and Varsity teams are in full swing. We have played 5 games so far this year. The Junior High girls record is 2-3. The Varsity girls record is also 2-3. They are both working very hard and would appreciate your support. We have had some very exciting and entertaining games, […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lady-rebel-basketball-2c168e40f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/our-new-year-is-looking-bright962493af   What a busy few months! I would like to start off by saying how proud I was of K-4 at their Thanksgiving Program. We had a few technical difficulties but they got through them like pros! They didn’t let on that anything different should be going on. They never cease to amaze me! December […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/our-new-year-is-looking-bright962493af thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-5a6b388a2 Our fantastic fifth graders took pride in reciting a patriotic poem for the Veterans Day program.  Thank you, students, for a job well done.  We are so thankful for our veterans and their service to our country. Tis the season for giving!  The fifth graders learned this valuable lesson first hand.  They were involved in a project collecting […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-5a6b388a2 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lego-my-classroomf021993b Our small team of tech-savvy Seniors has gotten us just about ready to launch a Lego Mindstorm project. They have been working hard to learn the ins and outs of both the bots and the programming software.  Next week the 5th and 6th graders will team up to plan and implement a solution to a […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lego-my-classroomf021993b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixthgradeswag59824935 “Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeer, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” ― Ronald Reagan What a blessing it is to work with […] Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixthgradeswag59824935 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/12th-grade-business-mathd71f8d68 The 12th grade business math class is finishing up their fantasy football season with Taylor  leading the standings with a 10-3 record entering the playoffs. Corey(Dougie), Landon, and Tyler also made the playoffs. All students’  final will consist of word problems figuring out federal and state taxes. Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/12th-grade-business-mathd71f8d68 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/library-news-223273ef1 Thank you to everyone for making our Scholastic Fall Book Fair a huge success!  It was one of the largest we have had in the last few years, and everyone seemed to find something they liked.  We have the new books that we bought on the shelves and ready for check out.  Many thanks to […] Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/library-news-223273ef1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/november-top-ar-readers-24fbc6900 The following students were the top AR readers for November and went to lunch at Subway on Friday, December 5. K-5-Colton-3.8 points First Grade-Emily-11.1 points Second Grade-Luke-10.9 points Third Grade-Austin-10.1 points Fourth Grade-Zach-11.8 points Fifth Grade-Claire-72 points Sixth Grade-Gage-37 points Sat, 06 Dec 2014 22:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/november-top-ar-readers-24fbc6900 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/geometry-28d99ee98 The tenth grade Geometry class just finished a short chapter on inequalities with triangles.  We are now working on ratios and proportions.  We will finish  this chapter with an art project that goes well with these concepts.   In the art project, we will be taking a comic strip from the Sunday paper and enlarging it.   […] Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/geometry-28d99ee98 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news-466fefea4 In November, we earned feathers on our ” AR Turkeys.” Everyone has met their AR goals so far this year! Luke had the fluffiest turkey with 23 feathers and earned the most points for November! K-5 thru 3rd grade worked hard to disguise their turkeys to keep them safe during Thanksgiving! Did anyone see Tom […] Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news-466fefea4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/elementary-christmas-programb250876b Kindergarten-2nd Grades are putting on the annual Christmas program on December 16th @ 6:00 in the CA gymnasium. It is going to be a “Grinchy” Christmas this year! Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/elementary-christmas-programb250876b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/dont-let-it-be-a-grinchy-christmas3c3d5739 “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! As the Christmas season draws near, you have to ask yourself, what is the real “reason for the season?” I have […] Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/dont-let-it-be-a-grinchy-christmas3c3d5739 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/october-top-ar-readers-342d667a6 The following students are the top AR readers for October and will go to Monte Alban for lunch on Thursday, November 6, with Dr. Mehaffey: K-5-Hunter-4.9 points First Grade-Emily-18.1 points Second Grade -Luke-16.5 points Third Grade-Austin-7.1 points Fourth Grade-Zach-9.2 points Fifth Grade-Mattie-103 points Sixth Grade-Gage-77 points Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/october-top-ar-readers-342d667a6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/homecoming-585b6a234 Homecoming at Chambers was awesome! To start the week off, the Varsity Cheerleaders did a great job decorating the halls. Dress-Up days were so much fun:  Pajama Day, Camo Day, Costume Day, Blast from the Past, and Blue/White Spirit Day. Everyone went all out for dress-up days. The bonfire and pep rally were both great.  […] Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/homecoming-585b6a234 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/poinsettia-sale-2a2906dea The Chambers Academy Junior class will be having their annual poinsettia sale for the Jr/Sr Prom. More information will be out soon. Please support our Jrs. Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/poinsettia-sale-2a2906dea https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/bulging-classes0ea487dd The computer lab is bursting at the seams! As our classes continue to grow, our computer stations are filling up. Such a good problem to have. We have worked hard to make sure that every class that needs computers has them. But above and beyond that, we’re making plans to make sure every student can […] Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/bulging-classes0ea487dd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/news-from-first-gradef5a2c477 October has flown by fast. We would like to congratulate Emily for being our top AR reader for the month. Also, we would like to congratulate Zachary and Spencer for making A/B Honor Roll. Congratulations to the following students for achieving All A Honor Roll:  Tally , Cameron, Kayla, Halle, Keila.Kent, Emily, Drew, and MeLeah. […] Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/news-from-first-gradef5a2c477 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/i-volunteer-as-tribute1066f58f That’s right! The 10th graders and myself are currently reading Suzanne Collins’s “The Hunger Games”. This text is always a hit with the kids, in fact, several of the kids have been unable to resist the urge to read ahead. As an English teacher, it is always exciting to see students this interested in reading. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/i-volunteer-as-tribute1066f58f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fourth-grade-happenings-497fc0950 Our Spelling Bee winners are: October 3rd – Gavin, Kirsten, Zachery, Levi, and Jordan October 10th – Jordan, Levi, Olivia, Gavin, and Jenaffer October 17th – Jenaffer, Olivia, Kirsten, Zach, Levi, and Jordan October 23rd – Levi, Kirsten, Zach, and Levi   Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fourth-grade-happenings-497fc0950 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/american-sports-history4e9b5f43 American Sports History class started this month. We started out learning about the original 14 NFL teams. We also learned about the reason behind the Colts leaving Baltimore and going to Indianapolis back in 1984 in the middle of the night. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/american-sports-history4e9b5f43 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news-3eb8bb385 October was “Reading is “SPOOK”-tacular!” month. We made a picture graph of witches and bats to show how many tests we had taken. Everyone has met their AR goals so far this year! Luke was our Top AR Reader with 16.5 points! Layla is our second member of the Tooth Club. She pulled her tooth […] Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news-3eb8bb385 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/10th-and-11th-grade-historya608328c The tenth grade just recently visited Horseshoe Bend. They are learning about the Creek and Indian War. They had a grand time hiking around the battlefield and learning about what took place there. The eleventh grade is currently studying about World War One. They are in the process of writing a twenty page report about […] Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/10th-and-11th-grade-historya608328c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/3rd-grade-news-529d67205 We have had a really great October! The children are growing so very much. They constantly use their “Volatile Vocabulary” words (Morgan throws them out at the dinner table according to her mom). I love learning words and love teaching others to expand their vocabulary. Abby is rocking on with her chapter books. Sweet Malissa […] Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/3rd-grade-news-529d67205 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/ca-book-fairf2f8f949 Come to Sir Readalot’s Castle and enter the Kingdom of Books!  We are in the midst of our fall book fair and would like for everyone to visit.  We have books, books, and more books!  In addition, we also have those cute little items that are hard for students to resist.  This is a major […] Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/ca-book-fairf2f8f949 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-football-recycle-programe184d5eb As the season is coming to a close, we wanted to thank everyone for their participation and hard work to make this a wonderful year. We would like to begin a recycle program for the players the following year. If you have any of the following your child has outgrown, we would appreciate it being […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-football-recycle-programe184d5eb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lady-rebel-basketball0385a494 I am so very excited to get started with basketball. We have started practice now in full swing.  There are 12 Varsity players and 15 Junior High players. There are 6th graders playing on the JV team, and our 9th graders are playing on the Varsity team.  The girls have already been working really hard […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lady-rebel-basketball0385a494 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-4683ede81 Wow! What a busy month at Chambers Academy!  Homecoming, Country Fair, Fall Break, Miss Panacea, Halloween, Pumpkin Patch Just to name a few!  One highlight for K-4 was our unit on Community Helpers and Safety.  We had many visitors.  Mr. David Howard, owner and operator of  Howard Homebuilders, came to tell us about construction workers. […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-4683ede81 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/happy-fall-yallc6b0e613 The K-5 crew is at it again! This month Cate, James, Sawyer, Hunter, Gracie, Beth, Makala, Anna Kate, Taysia, Hanna, Baylee, Colton, Titus, and Wrangler have learned how to add with zeroes and ones. They can tell time to the hour and know all about the three states of matter. The students also learned about […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/happy-fall-yallc6b0e613 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-corner-3cdc59707 Well things have not slowed down yet. We have had West Alabama, JSU, and Troy come to visit us this month. With each of these schools we learn interesting and new information. Did you know that West Alabama was once Livingston and that JSU is the friendliest campus in the nation? Well, we do. The […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-corner-3cdc59707 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/eighth-grade-mathff592aec The eighth grade class just finished a chapter on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing algebraic fractions.  They did not like this chapter  because they were not able to use their calculators.  The chapter they are on now is solving one step equations.  This is an important chapter because they will use the things they are […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/eighth-grade-mathff592aec https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/jr-high-scholars-bowl-lamp33209054 A team of four 7th & 8th graders–Tate, Joann, Rebecca, and Audra–got up extra early a few Saturdays ago and headed to Montgomery with me for a “for fun” competition at LAMP. Tate, the only one who had played in actual competitions, served as my team captain, and got some great input from my three […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/jr-high-scholars-bowl-lamp33209054 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fall-harvestscc691d8e Our gardens are growing and for the most part, the deer are leaving us alone. Although we would love to have any leftover sections of dog pen type wire you may have around the barn or shop, the pesky critters are taking only an occasional browse. Speaking of browsing, that’s what we do a good […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fall-harvestscc691d8e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-4473b1724 We would like to share our terrific news.  All Fifth Graders met their AR goal for the month of October.  These students are Bailey, Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Benjamin, Jamie, Nicholas, Jenna, Lauren, Lindsey, Hayden, Kaylyn, Hunter, Natalie, Mattie, and Jenna Lee.  Great job, students! Congratulations to Mattie for being our top AR reader for September.  […] Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-4473b1724 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-622d39736b CA Family, What a great year we are having at Chambers Academy! Our enrollment is at 172 and continues to grow every month. Our students are doing an outstanding job of representing Chambers Academy at academic and athletic events around the state. It is a pleasure to work with such outstanding young men and women. […] Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-622d39736b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixthgradesquad2eeb9306 The #sixthgradesquad is learning about ecosystems in science! We are making interactive notebooks to help us learn about producers, consumers, food chains, and food webs! The “squad” has also been able to teach each other about biomes and different climates throughout the world. We are also proud to have a new student, Tristan! These kids […] Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixthgradesquad2eeb9306 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyball-49e9ec3f6 Volleyball season is officially over. I could not be more proud of the girls who played this year. JV won 2 matches this year while Varsity won 3. This number may sound small, but it is HUGE when you are building a program. Thank you to everyone who came to watch these talented girls. We […] Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyball-49e9ec3f6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/september-top-ar-readers-3c80de263 The following students were the top AR readers for September.  They will go to Jack’s for lunch on Friday, October 3. The AR Store will be Tuesday, October 7. K-5-Hannah and Beth- 4.9 points each First Grade-MeLeah-12.2 points Second Grade-Tyane-13.6 points Third Grade-Austin-15.8 points Fourth Grade-Jenaffer-8.9 points Fifth Grade- Mattie-112.3 points Sixth Grade-Gage-68.8 points Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/september-top-ar-readers-3c80de263 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/miss-panacea-352015022 Miss Panacea will be held on November 1, 2014. Contestants in grades K3-6 will compete at 2:00 and contestants in grades 7-12 will compete at 5:00. Please see Ms. Black for information or sign-up sheets. You may also contact her with any questions or concerns you may have at klblack3@gmail.com. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/miss-panacea-352015022 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/business-math20d7e019 I have tricked my 12th grade business math class into actually liking math. We have chosen fantasy football teams to compete with each other for the rest of the semester. Every Tuesday we get the box scores from each NFL game and plug our individual players’ stats into the formula to find out how many […] Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/business-math20d7e019 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fantastic-first-graders1ad8244b Hello Everyone! First grade has had a busy month during September. We have completed our first reading unit. We learned a lot about tame and wild animals. We are now wrapping up our habitat project. Everyone did well on the unit test. We also celebrated Johnny Appleseed’s birthday on September 26th. Did you know that […] Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fantastic-first-graders1ad8244b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-6144aac9ea CA Family: It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of our first nine weeks! I am proud of our students as they are doing a great job of balancing academics and extracurricular activities. Please continue to help them with their time management skills as we approach nine week exams. We have numerous […] Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-6144aac9ea https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/homecoming-dress-up-daysd15fa804 Monday-October13-Pajama Day Tuesday-October 14- Camo Day Wednesday-October 15- Costume Day Thursday-October 16- Blast From the Past (each class needs to let Miss Jane know their time period.) Friday- October 17- Blue/White/Gray Spirit Day Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/homecoming-dress-up-daysd15fa804 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/pink-out-fridaya82de39f For our first game in October, the Varsity Cheerleaders are asking everyone to wear pink to school and to the game in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. So, Friday- October 3, Pink Out! Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/pink-out-fridaya82de39f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/cow-patty-bingo59dd108e The Junior class is planning the Cow Patty Bingo for The White Plains Fair. Each Junior will be selling squares for $5.00 each for a chance to win $100.00. All profits will go to the Jr/Sr Prom. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/cow-patty-bingo59dd108e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/homecoming-45e72a26c Chambers Academy Homecoming is October 17. Class representatives have been chosen, we are selling t-shirts, planning decorations, and getting everything ready for an exciting Homecoming week. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/homecoming-45e72a26c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/learning-with-robots6c0b8058 Through a partnership with 4-H, we’ve gotten a donation of three Lego Mindstorm robotics kits with LOTS of extras. If you don’t know what that is, understand that this isn’t a child’s toy. This kit includes not only a computer and motors, but also sensors that detect light, sound, and even color. That means students […] Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/learning-with-robots6c0b8058 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-50c9570d9 Our Spelling Bees have been intense lately, especially since it is sometimes hard to “think” before you speak!! Winners are as follows: September 5th – Levi September 12th – Jenaffer, Gavin, Olivia, Kirsten, Zach, Levi, and Jordan September 19th – Jordan, Zach, Kirsten, and Olivia September 26th – Jenaffer, Gavin, Olivia, Kirsten, Levi, and Jordan […] Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-50c9570d9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-county-country-fair-raffle-2cb546014 Chambers County Country Fair Raffle will be on October 12 at 1:30. Every five tickets sold by a CA students and faculty members will receive one FREE ticket to put in the drawing. Raffle tickets may be picked up in the office or in your child’s homeroom class. All tickets must be turned in by […] Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-county-country-fair-raffle-2cb546014 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/so-foul-and-fair-a-day-i-have-not-seen45bce0a9 Yes, that’s right…the 12th graders have now begun reading one of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays, “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. The seniors have been learning all about Shakespeare’s use of blank verse, soliloquies, asides, and many other literary elements that Shakespeare branded into English literature. Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/so-foul-and-fair-a-day-i-have-not-seen45bce0a9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news-2d77a9f5f We presented our play, “The Strongest One”, to K-5, first, and third grades. There are only five second graders, so we each had 3 or 4 parts! Last week, in science, we studied some animal life cycles. We retold the story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to K-5 using sequence cards. We are studying birds […] Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news-2d77a9f5f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/library-news838215c8 We continue to to have fun each week in the library.  This month we have discussed Labor Day, the first day of Autumn, and Johnny Appleseed.  We have also continued to work on our library skills.  The K-4 class has started their library time.  I certainly do enjoy these wonderful little people! Mr. Elliott is […] Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/library-news838215c8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade08941c69 The 11th grade class needs your help in raising money for the prom.  Our officers have started meeting about prom already.  It takes a lot of hard work and time to prepare for this.  Right now, we are currently raising money by face painting on Varsity and Junior High football game days.  We are also […] Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade08941c69 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-35c35e9ad Fifth grade students had a wonderful time honoring their grandparents.  We recited a special poem, sang songs, and played the game “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”  Twenty-seven honorees and students enjoyed delicious refreshments in the lunchroom.  We love our grandparents! After studying a lesson about renewable resources in social studies, the students visited a […] Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-35c35e9ad thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/algebra-i-2175b145b The ninth grade Algebra I class is solving equations. They start off with one step and then move on to multiple step problems. They must also remember things they have learned about combining like terms and the distributive property to help them solve these problems. The equations they are solving this year are far more […] Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/algebra-i-2175b145b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-enrichment-3584995af Science Enrichment activities are in full swing. All grades have completed their fall garden plantings. We’re hoping to keep the deer and rabbits out of our crop–especially the Brussels sprouts and collards we set out. We can’t wait to try kindergarten’s “tiny little cabbages off a stalk”! Impatient 3rd graders were sure that after one […] Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-enrichment-3584995af thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/scholars-bowl-237045edb Thanks again to all of my Scholars’ Bowl kids who work every day at break trying to get ready for competition. Jr. High (7&8) will compete against public & private schools of all size at LAMP in Montgomery on Saturday, Oct.18, at a “just for fun” (Hah!) competition. Sr. High’s first competition will be on […] Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/scholars-bowl-237045edb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/7th-grade-homeroom183c3322 Seventh grade is off to a great start. Hats off to all of you parents who have sent me such well-behaved, well-mannered kids. 🙂 Class officer elections were held several weeks ago, and are as follows: President–Braxton, VP–Peyton, Secretary–Maci, and Treasurer–Gabe. SGA representatives are Audra and Cody. Weekly devotional leaders are: Donna, Kinsley, Connor, Dylan, […] Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/7th-grade-homeroom183c3322 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-corner-220329574 We are settling in to the new year and already have so much going on!  We have been busy.  In September I took some of our seniors and juniors to College Day at Lee-Scott. We met  and talked with several colleges. We worked on getting our seniors signed up to take the ACT. I am […] Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-corner-220329574 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/wet-pantsad74ef18 WET PANTS Come with me To a third grade classroom….. There is a Nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of A sudden, there is a puddle between his feet and The front of his pants are wet. He thinks his Heart is going to stop because he cannot Possibly imagine how this has […] Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/wet-pantsad74ef18 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/off-the-leash-with-learning7e015edb We have had a very productive month. I am so impressed with my little people’s inquisitive minds. We have had our first Unit Test both in Math and Reading. I was so impressed with how well they did and how much they retained. They have become experts at writing summaries. Sweet Malissa went the extra […] Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/off-the-leash-with-learning7e015edb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade-history-rebel-news3518f45b The juniors have been learning about the Spanish American War, Industrialization, Theodore Roosevelt, and the 1900’s in general. We have talked about how the industrialization era came to be, and how it changed America. We have learned about the war to take Cuba, the Phillippines, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, as well as the charge up San […] Tue, 23 Sep 2014 18:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade-history-rebel-news3518f45b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/6th-grade757b91ad The 6th graders are learning more and more every day! We have been reviewing grammar and sentence structure before we begin the writing process. With our creative imaginations, I know we have some very good authors in our class this year! Be on the lookout for some of our work hanging in the hall very […] Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/6th-grade757b91ad https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyball-32982f84b The volleyball team defeated SMCA for their 2nd win of the season! Most people wouldn’t understand the magnitude of a 2-10 record at this point in the season, but most people have not had the task of learning a new sport while having others expect them to win a state title all in a matter […] Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyball-32982f84b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/tis-the-season-24d2760d4 James, Scarlett, Hunter, Sawyer, Gracie, Baylee, Taysia, Anna Kate, Makala, Beth, Colton, Hannah, Wrangler, Cate, and Titus are all doing so great in Kindergarten. They have learned over 90 percent of the alphabet (letters & sounds), and have already mastered half of the pre-primer sight word list. It may not seem like much, but the […] Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/tis-the-season-24d2760d4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/grandparents-day-27e758872 Thank you to all of our Grandparents for joining us for lunch! The kids really enjoyed getting to have you come and see all that they have been doing and learning. A great big Thank You to Cindy Hurst for a fabulous lunch! I can’t wait to see what else this year has to hold […] Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/grandparents-day-27e758872 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/august-top-ar-readers-2487bdcbe The following students were the top AR readers for the month of August. They will go to lunch at Subway on Monday, September 8. Our first AR store will be on Tuesday, September 9. K-5: Beth – 5.0 points First Grade: Emily – 6.0 points Second Grade: Kenadie – 11.9 points Third Grade: Austin – […] Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/august-top-ar-readers-2487bdcbe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/st-grade-shines51c6699d First Grade is off to a great start. We are enjoying using our new smart board for learning games and reading lessons. In math we are learning about some, some more stories (addition word problems) and some, some went away stories (subtraction word problems). We have been practicing writing captions for pictures and identifying parts […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/st-grade-shines51c6699d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-cheerleaders1fdc9d42 The JV and Varsity Cheerleaders have worked hard all summer. We all had a great week at AISA Cheer camp and are ready to cheer for our Rebels. The Varsity Cheerleaders are: Cheyenne-Captain, Bre’Anna-Co-Captain, Baleigh-Co-Captain, Taylor, Ragan, Madison, Allie, Melissa, Kristina, and Lindsey. The JV Cheerleaders are: Jessica -Captain, Shelby-Co-Captain, McKensie, Laney, Gracie, Maci, and […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-cheerleaders1fdc9d42 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/grandparents-day37f056e8 Grandparents’ Day will be celebrated at Chambers Academy on Friday, September 5. Each class will have a special program in their classroom starting at 1:00 with a reception to follow. Following the reception there will be a Varsity Pep Rally. During the Pep Rally the Rebelettes, C.A. Girls, and Pee-Wee football team will be announced […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/grandparents-day37f056e8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/spanish-129354815 BIENVENIDOS A LA CLASE DE ESPANOL!  Welcome to Spanish Class!  I am so excited about the new year!  The Spanish 1 class has 22 students!  Everyone has a new Spanish name!  They have learned how to meet someone, ask their name, how they are, where they are from and our responses.  WE ARE SPEAKING SPANISH!!!  They have […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/spanish-129354815 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/spanish-234d460ec BIENVENIDOS A LA CLASE DE ESPANOL 2!  I am so excited about this class!  There are 6 students in the Spanish 2 class!  They have been reviewing Spanish 1.  They are remembering more each and every day.  They are reviewing how to ask someone’s name, how they are, where they are from, and our responses.  THEY […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:32:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/spanish-234d460ec https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/football-is-here137296ac The Rebel football team is excited to finally play their 1st game of the season tonight at Cornerstone. We will be dressing out 30 varsity football players which is a large increase from previous seasons, so we are really excited about the direction of the program as a whole. The young men really worked hard […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/football-is-here137296ac https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyball-26479d5f9 Our volleyball program has made leaps and bounds since our inaugural year. The level of play that these girls are showing is far beyond their length of time with this sport. Most of this comes from the LONG hours they spent in the gym, the weight room, and at the stadium this summer. We are […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyball-26479d5f9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-cornerab449b64 I am very excited about my new adventure and the year ahead. I want to see all of our students be successful in life, and I hope that we can find that right path for our graduating seniors. I am looking forward to meeting with them one on one to see what they want to […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/counselors-cornerab449b64 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/6th-grade-smartiescee5c57f 6th Grade is off to a wonderful start! Payton, Vicki, Madisyn, Josh, Gage, Abbie, Jacob, Kamdyn, Dean, Cade, Brandalon, BB, AJ, and Jazmine finished reading the book Old Yeller and we can’t wait to watch the movie! In science, we are learning about how to tell the age of a tree. By the number of […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/6th-grade-smartiescee5c57f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/eleventh-grade-history-class492eaf9e We are in the process of going over Civil War Reconstruction and learning how it changed America from a rural society into an urban one. We have also moved into the Indian Wars of the Great Plains and how the west was won.   Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/eleventh-grade-history-class492eaf9e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/7th-grade-mathdfa1cbb9 The 7th grade has just completed two tests on multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting integers. This is the base knowledge that they need to master this class as they start transitioning from elementary math to algebra. All 15 students made 70 or higher, and 13 made an A on both tests. They are working hard […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/7th-grade-mathdfa1cbb9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/technology-update2bfc24e3 We’re quickly expanding our technology allowing not only more faculty and students online at school, but also giving us better opportunities to communicate and collaborate as a school family. Last year, we provided wireless access to every classroom from K-5 to the 12th grade. This year (and likely very soon) we have plans to expand […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 15:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/technology-update2bfc24e3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-48b26db01 We are proud to announce our class has doubled since this time last year.   Our fourth graders are Jenaffer, Gavin, Olivia, Kirsten, Zach, Levi, Jordan, and Dylan.  New students include Jenaffer, Zach, Levi, and Jordan. We are adjusting to changing classes and having lockers (finally getting them decorated just right). Our “CA Girls” this year […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-48b26db01 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-603f6ef5ab CA Family, Welcome back! It is hard to believe we are two and half weeks into the 2014-2015 academic year. It has been very busy around the Academy since graduation last May. Almost every day this summer you could find the volleyball team, cheerleaders or football team working out or conditioning somewhere on campus. Our […] Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-603f6ef5ab https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade-newsa038afe0 We have started out with 13 eleventh graders this year.  They are Hunter, Nacole, Ragan, Sarah, Jamie, Cacey, Madison, Zach, Baleigh, Anslee, T.J., Hannah, and Jasmine.  We have selected our SGA members and class officers for the year.  Our SGA represenatives are Hannah and Zach.  Our class officers are: Pres-Baleigh, VP-Hannah, Sec.-Jamie, Treas.-Ragan, and Fundraiser […] Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/11th-grade-newsa038afe0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/welcome-back578e99fd Welcome back to school and the library!  These first weeks have been busy but fun.  Elementary students visit the library every week and should always have an AR book to read.  We work in different skill areas each week.  Find out the day that your child visits the library, and discuss what they did and […] Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/welcome-back578e99fd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-65399ed6c The Annual Staff is beginning to put together another yearbook. We will be including a summer page once again this year. If you want to be on this page, please get a picture to us by any of the following ways: 1. email to mtaylor@chambersacademy.com 2. bring the memory card from your camera to Mrs. […] Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-65399ed6c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/pow-wowe3f2a7cb The 11th grade has been learning all about Native American mythology. The Native Americans have long passed down the stories of their ancestors through oral literature. We have learned all about the methods in which the myths were told, as well as the different types of myths they would tell. We read about the Cherokee […] Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/pow-wowe3f2a7cb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/seusstacular-pre-kcb640705 I am so excited about the 2014-15 school year! I could not have hand picked a better group of kiddos! They are becoming fast friends and I  enjoying getting to know them and see their little personalities come out!  So far we have been learning about ourselves. What makes a good student, friend, and family […] Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/seusstacular-pre-kcb640705 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-2b3dae5a1 Welcome back to the Fifth Graders.  We are excited to have two new students joining us this year.  They are Jenna Lee and Benjamin.   We are so happy to have them as a part of our CA family.  Our sixteen fantastic Fifth Graders are off to a great start. Students have already completed their Star test.  […] Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-news-2b3dae5a1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news3e906de6 We have five second graders this year-Tyane, Jonathan, Layla, Kenadie, and Luke. Jonathan’s birthday was August 12th. All three girls are Rebelettes. Kenadie is our first member of our Tooth Club. She pulled it all by herself! We have been studying plants in science. We learned their parts and how they help the plant. We […] Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/second-grade-news3e906de6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/scholars-bowl49942ace Members of both junior high and high school scholars bowl have been hard at work since the first week of school preparing for competition.  This year we are especially focused on the Alabama Scholastic Challenge that features head to head  competition between all public and private schools no matter their size.  We’re currently working on […] Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/scholars-bowl49942ace https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/mrs-conways-cool-classa2476d99 As I told you all prior, I am super excited to be with your kiddos.  They are all such a blessing.  We all have adjusted well to each other and have had a wonderful kick off to the year.  The kids really enjoyed the Tool Kit we did the first week.  We read nonfiction texts […] Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/mrs-conways-cool-classa2476d99 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/kindergarten-217729608 K is for Kindergarten—hip, hip, hooray. I is for imagination we use every day. N is for numbers–we know one, two, three. D is for drawing, the best you can see! E is for exercise to keep our bodies strong. R is for reading books all day long. G is for good friends. We will […] Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/kindergarten-217729608 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-1626f3e3c2 The Gideons International placed the first Bible in a hotel room in Montana.  Today, Gideons are organized in more than 190 countries.  We were honored to have a Gideon, Mr. House, visiting and distributing Bibles to each fifth grade student.  He told us the history of  the Gideons.  The students asked Mr. House many questions and even quoted a […] Mon, 19 May 2014 12:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-1626f3e3c2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/summer-reading-program-2fc757676 Chambers Academy will be having a Summer Reading Program for 2013-2014 First through Sixth Grades.  The library will be open on Tuesday and Thursday beginning on June 3 and ending July 31.  Students will be able to check out books and take tests during the hours of 9:00 to 1:00.  The overall top reader will […] Sat, 17 May 2014 18:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/summer-reading-program-2fc757676 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-5b6bb4e0b The annual staff would like to thank everyone who participated in field day. The day was a huge success because of all of you. Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Coach McGinty for grilling, and the 2015 annual staff and the teachers for working the concession stand. Thank you to D’Metrius and Mr. Elliott for […] Sat, 17 May 2014 18:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-5b6bb4e0b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-1603d40bd6 Congratulations to: The 2014 Sixth Grade Graduates:  Braxton, Payton, Gabe, Dylan, Maci, Rebecca, Peyton, Joann, Daniel, Audra, and Donna.  We are very proud of your hard work to reach this point in your education. Students who reached their AR goal for the year:  Braxton, Payton, Gabe, Maci, Rebecca, Peyton, Joann, Daniel, Audra, and Donna. Our […] Fri, 16 May 2014 14:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-1603d40bd6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/third-grade-news-50a8c437c This week we worked on Biography “Person” Booklets. Each student picked out someone that made an impact whether good or bad in history. They researched their person, took notes, created their person out of construction paper, and decorated them accordingly. They also had to give their opinion as to whether they liked them or not. […] Mon, 12 May 2014 16:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/third-grade-news-50a8c437c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/aguacates-y-guacamolee735d5fd Learning a little about the culture and economy of our neighbor to the south, the Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes whipped up, using traditional techniques, delicious, authentic Mexican guacamole. Understanding farming aguacates, or avocados (English), contributes greatly to Mexico’s agricultural economy, the students experimented with several other vegetables and spices used in the traditional […] Thu, 08 May 2014 14:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/aguacates-y-guacamolee735d5fd thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/april-top-ar-readers-3e95a7352 The following students were the top AR readers for April.  They were treated to lunch on Friday, May 2. Kindergarten – Emily – 13.6 points First Grade – Makinlea – 13.4 points Second Grade – Austin – 27.2 points Third Grade – Kirsten – 6.7 points Fourth Grade – Claire – 68.0 points Fifth Grade […] Fri, 02 May 2014 12:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/april-top-ar-readers-3e95a7352 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/it-is-may-graduation-is-just-days-away4b45361b K-5 has made it through their first school year! It has been a fun adventure! Talley, Cameron, Drew, Halle, Spencer, James, Emily, Keila, Kayla, Hunter, Kent, and Beth have made so much progress this year! I am proud of each and every one of my sweet students and all they have accomplished! We are just […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/it-is-may-graduation-is-just-days-away4b45361b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-lab-classesa57c760a It’s that crazy, hectic, sometimes fun time of the year for high school. In between chapter notes, quizzes, and those last few tests, we find time to round out our learning with field trips and lab time. Anatomy successfully completed the first of a series of dissections, exploring the 3-D anatomy of (sheep) brains. Physical […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-lab-classesa57c760a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/high-school-math41190240 My seventh, eleventh, and twelfth grade math students have learned the importance of basic math skills this year. They have focused on building a solid math foundation. Although some lessons were just “refreshers” for most of them, they have also learned new math skills which will be vital to their success in college and life […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/high-school-math41190240 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-15703823c6 We would like to share our terrific news!  All fifth graders met their AR goal for the year.  These students have earned an AR trip to beautiful Callaway Gardens.  Congratulations to Vicki, Josh, Gage, Abbie, Jacob, Brandalon, Dean, Alyssa, Britten, Cade, and Myles. In our reading class we are enjoying an old classic, “Where the Red […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-15703823c6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-4c3066b9e The yearbooks should be in next week.  We are tentatively scheduling the signing party for next Wednesday, May 7th at 2 p.m.  It is not too late to buy an annual.  We will be selling them this week.  The price of a regular annual is $38.  If you are not sure if you have purchased […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-4c3066b9e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fourth-grade-happenings-35679b703 We would like say ” Thank-You” to Mr. Clint Allen (Bailey’s Dad) for arranging our trip to Martin Dam and Hydroelectric Generating Plant.  When it was built in 1926, the dam created the world’s largest artificial body of water (Lake Martin).  We saw the 20 spillway gates which each have the capacity of producing 3,016,000 […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fourth-grade-happenings-35679b703 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyballd632fb18 The volleyball schedule for the 2014 season is coming together! Our area has been re-assigned and we face Edgewood, Cornerstone, and Evangel. We will be having a meeting sometime in the next few weeks for volleyball parents to discuss new uniforms, our summer workout schedule, fundraisers, and answer any questions anyone may have. We will […] Mon, 28 Apr 2014 12:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/volleyballd632fb18 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-5-updatecaeda284 K-5 has been busy this month. We are all excited about learning to read. Most of the class is taking AR tests now. Emily had the most accumulated AR points for the month of April, so she got to attend a special lunch to celebrate. Keep up the great work K-5! The entire class attended […] Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-5-updatecaeda284 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/3rd-grade-news-497276a40 Third Graders are getting excited about moving up to fourth grade!!! Dylan, Gavin, Raymond, Olivia, Kirsten, and Haley are still working on multiplication facts and cursive writing. As this year comes to a close, I want to let each of you know how proud I am of Chambers Academy’s third graders. We have some fun- […] Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/3rd-grade-news-497276a40 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-15d6745c66 The Sixth Graders would like to thank Mr. Mehaffey for the awesome trip to the Biscuits game.  Everyone had a great time and can’t wait for him to take them on another trip!  The year is coming to a close very quickly.  Field Day is just around the corner, and we would like you to […] Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-15d6745c66 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/9th-graders-getting-hands-on-and-enjoying-it6f6e07b8 “Is class over already?!” That’s not something we teachers hear often, but it’s sure nice when we do. And some 9th graders were overheard saying just that at the end of one day last week. The 9th grade has been learning about hardware, software, and even computer code in their computer class, but lately they’ve […] Sat, 19 Apr 2014 02:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/9th-graders-getting-hands-on-and-enjoying-it6f6e07b8 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/book-fair-3b45f1346 Our Scholastic Book Fair is going on right now! Make sure you take the opportunity to look through one of the book fair catalogues with your child(ren) for some new titles to add to their library.  Hurry because the last day is Friday, April 25th. Sat, 19 Apr 2014 01:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/book-fair-3b45f1346 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/march-top-ar-readers-212fff538 The following students were the top AR readers for March.  They had lunch at Jack’s on Friday, April 4. Kindergarten-Emily-1.9 points First Grade-Luke-10.4 points Second Grade-Morgan-19.9 points Third Grade-Raymond-10 points and Olivia-10 points Fourth Grade-Mattie-46.9 points Fifth Grade-Gage-18.8 points Sixth Grade-Daniel-55.1 points Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/march-top-ar-readers-212fff538 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/geometrya481527c The tenth grade just finished a chapter on right triangles and circles. In the right triangle chapter, we learn some important concepts like simplifying radicals and Pythagorean Theorem. They also learn about sine, cosine, and tangent. Once learned, we then use them with our circle chapter and then again when we study area. These concepts […] Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/geometrya481527c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lady-rebels-softball-update438fb9c9 The Lady Rebels record currently stands at 3-4 following the break. The Rebels did not come out victorious against the Generals of Abbeville but following that loss, the Lady Rebels went on a 3 game winning streak. In the span of 7 days, the Rebels defeated SMCA 20-19. They followed that win up with a […] Tue, 01 Apr 2014 16:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/lady-rebels-softball-update438fb9c9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/9th-grade-english0d877044 The 9th grade just concluded reading the American Literature Classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The freshmen really enjoyed learning all about Tom Sawyer and his mischief. The kids are even more excited because this week they are being rewarded by watching the Disney adaptation, “Tom and Huck”. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/9th-grade-english0d877044 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-5945b3f434 CA Family, Registration time is here again! As we near the close of the 2013-2014 academic year, may I extend my thanks for allowing us to be the school home of your most prized possessions, your children. We hope you have had a great academic year and continue to feel the warmth, safety and respect […] Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-5945b3f434 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-art-show-april-1e7b20a78 All art must be in by 9:00 AM, Tuesday, April 1. Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-art-show-april-1e7b20a78 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/senior-high-scholars-bowl-finishes-strong03d42c2c High School Scholars Bowl finished their 2013-2014 season with a trip to the state finals in Legacy Environmental Educators’ Envirobowl, held on March 14 at the McWane Science Center in Birmingham. The team qualified with a 3rd place finish at Jacksonville State in January and is the first of our science teams to have made […] Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/senior-high-scholars-bowl-finishes-strong03d42c2c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/2014-2015-chambers-cheerleaders3d055d3b Our new JV Cheerleaders are-Jessica, McKensie, Laney, Shelby, Gracie, Donna and Maci. Our newly elected Varsity squad-BreAnna, Cheyenne, Taylor, Baleigh, Ragan, Madison, Melissa, Lindsey, Kristina, Jessica, and Allie. Congratulations to you all! The Cheerleaders are selling ferns for $12.00. See one of these girls if you would like to buy one. Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/2014-2015-chambers-cheerleaders3d055d3b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/book-fair-2f26d0c43 Chambers Academy will have a Book Fair in the library April 21-25. Profits from the fair will go to purchase new books for our library. Please support our Book Fair! Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/book-fair-2f26d0c43 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-35e8b565d Our Spelling Bee winners Feb. 28 – Bailey, Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Jenna, Lindsey, Hayden, Kaylyn, Natalie, and Mattie Mar. 7 – Mattie, Hayden, Nic, and Claire Mar. 14 – Bailey, Jacob, Wyatt, Jamie, Nic, Jenna, Hayden, Natalie, and Mattie Mar. 21 – Mattie, Hayden,l Lindsey, Lauren, Claire, and Bailey County Spelling Bee Winners Feb. 28 […] Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-35e8b565d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-prombc01cb64 The Jr./Sr. Prom will be held at Auburn University Club on Friday, April 11. Leadout will begin at 7:00. Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-prombc01cb64 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-14dbab96bc The sixth graders are busy, busy, busy!  We have been studying the inventions of Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell.  It’s hard to imagine what our world would be like without the light bulb and the telephone.  We have also completed about 2,600 math problems this year.  We are studying the order of operations (Please […] Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-14dbab96bc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/web-design-in-the-classroomcbea4c2b The main purpose of our job as teachers is to prepare our young people for life after the 12th grade. In my computer classes, I believe that means teaching skills that could be used in any setting. Whether a student goes on to become a lawyer, an engineer, or a secretary, I want them to […] Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/web-design-in-the-classroomcbea4c2b thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/february-top-ar-readers-3650887a9 The following students were the top AR readers for February and went to lunch on Friday, March 7: K-5 – Halle – 5.3 points First Grade – Luke – 11.3 points Second Grade – Morgan – 18.7 points Third Grade – Olivia – 4.0 points Fourth Grade – Claire – 38.4 points Fifth Grade – […] Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/february-top-ar-readers-3650887a9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-14c1312827 The fifth graders have been very busy reading!  Congratulations to Brandalon, Gage, and Vicki for completing the Read to Succeed program.  Gage was our top AR reader for the month of February.  We have also completed our chapter book on Neil Armstrong. We enjoyed celebrating Dr. Suess week!  We read several books and ended the week […] Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-14c1312827 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/third-grade-news-44332174d Third Grade welcomed another new student this week. Haley joined the 3rd grade gang!. We have about 9 weeks left, and we are still working on multiplication tables. We have just finished a Unit on United States Symbols and freedom. We completed our Unit on the Solar System with wonderful projects brought in. We also […] Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/third-grade-news-44332174d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/first-and-second-grades-12390f0910 We would like to welcome Austin to Chambers Academy! We’re very happy that he has joined our second grade class! Malissa guessed the closest number of jellybeans. She guessed 91 and there were 97! We have written letters to our classmates, the 3rd graders,and our parents, and have sent off Flat Fred and Flat Freida […] Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/first-and-second-grades-12390f0910 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/the-month-of-april-showers-down-learning-onto-k-59da800a2 HAPPY APRIL& WELCOME SPRING!!! Like most of you, K-5 is very happy to see the warmer weather! The flowers are beginning to bloom and the trees are turning green! This month K-5 will learn a few more important life skills, but for the most part they will review all the skills they have learned throughout […] Tue, 11 Mar 2014 11:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/the-month-of-april-showers-down-learning-onto-k-59da800a2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/first-and-second-grades-updatea5d7abb0 Luke guessed the closest number of M&M’s.  He missed it by just ONE!!!!!!! Makinlea, Luke, Kole, Abby, Malissa, and Morgan were our Super Spellers last week! The second graders are doing a good job with their cursive writing. We’re studying fossils this week.  I shared my fossil collection with the class.  I think they liked […] Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/first-and-second-grades-updatea5d7abb0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/basketball-updateb23c79a3 I wish to thank everyone involved with Chambers Academy for a remarkable year for our basketball programs. All four of our teams represented our school with remarkable class and sportsmanship this past season. In my 25 years of being associated with Chambers Academy, I cannot remember a season that created so much buzz and excitement […] Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/basketball-updateb23c79a3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-58ce2d8c07 CA Family: Spring semester is off to a busy start… inclement weather days, varsity girls basketball Elite Eight appearance, varsity boys basketball 1A State Championship, Scholars’ Bowl, more inclement weather days, Spelling Bee, Drama Festival, Senior lunch, Science Fair and our baseball/softball season has begun. I would like to state again how proud I am […] Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/headmasters-report-58ce2d8c07 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/time-to-hoop-it-up5a351c8c We are having the Chambers Academy alumni, faculty, and parents basketball games. These groups will be challenging the Varsity Girls and Boys teams. YES, our Varsity Boys State Champions! This will be the challenge of all challenges since these boys will have to go up against Coach Allen and some of their own dads. For […] Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/time-to-hoop-it-up5a351c8c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-softball6c226980 The Chambers Academy Lady Rebels are excited to get the season underway! They have been working extremely hard, both on the practice field as well as in the weight room. Although, we did not come up victorious against Coosa Valley yesterday, we are still excited to get back on the practice field and improve before […] Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/chambers-academy-softball6c226980 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-5s-march-madness4bd7c049 K-5 Says: “Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team on winning State!!!” The month of March is jammed packed with fun and exciting things! March 3-7: Reading: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!! This week is Dr. Seuss week! Monday: Crazy Sock Day- (Fox in Socks) Tuesday: Mustache Day- (The Lorax) Wednesday: Wear Green (Green Eggs & […] Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-5s-march-madness4bd7c049 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/students-solving-real-world-problems006902f4 The 10th grade Sociology class has turned in their textbooks for a more practical approach to learning. They’ll have no more tests, no more quizzes, and no more “homework.” But if they aren’t careful, they might “accidentally” learn more about the world this semester than they ever have. They were given the option between continuing […] Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/students-solving-real-world-problems006902f4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fourth-grade-happenings-2defa35c8 I would like to congratulation our 4th graders for an outstanding job on their first “Science Projects”.  I know they worked hard, along with a lot of help and time from their family.  Thanks to parents, even if it was, at times, exasperating.  The students did a wonderful job on their presentations, as the judges […] Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fourth-grade-happenings-2defa35c8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-fair-winners-school-widec3c0adbe Elementary Biological Audra–Giddy Up and Go…Or Not? Claire–For the Love of Cookies Jacob—Which Plant Sprouts the Fastest? Elementary Physical Wyatt–The Best Deer Rifle Hayden–AA Alkaline Batteries:  Name Brand or Generic? Natalie–Stuck Like Glue Junior High Biological Mckenzie–How Temperature Affects Methane Production Tate–Is Your Dominant Hand More Sensitive? Gracie–Mental Mix-Up:  Experimenting With Your Ability To Focus […] Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/science-fair-winners-school-widec3c0adbe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/algebra-i8f1204ae The ninth grade just finished a rather long unit on factoring. They learned about greatest common factoring, difference of squares, factor by grouping, and quadratic trinomials. They had two chapters of factoring. In the first chapter, they learned how to factor, and in the second they applied factoring to simplifying, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting […] Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/algebra-i8f1204ae https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-3d1ca9ffb The annual staff is about one week from finishing the annual. I would like to thank my five senior staff members: Deven, Austin, Lindsey, Jordan, and Cord. They have worked very hard all year trying to make our deadlines. The annual staff will be selling annuals next week, March 3rd- 7th. The cost of a […] Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/annual-staff-3d1ca9ffb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-newsa008316a The sixth graders are happy to welcome Dylan to our class! We also want to congratulate Joann on being the top AR reader for the month of January. She had 187 points!  We continue to work hard!  We are working on Plains Native American reports in history and studying the atmosphere in science.  (True sky […] Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/sixth-grade-newsa008316a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-13199cc148 We would like to give a big CA welcome to Myles, the newest member in our class.  We are so happy he is a part of our family at Chambers Academy! In celebration of Presidents’ Day each student prepared a report and poster on a U.S. President of their choice.  The third and fourth grade classes […] Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/fifth-grade-13199cc148 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/research-can-be-fun8e7601a3 After months of writing research papers, the 11th graders enjoyed their first hands-on project of the year in Research class- the history of the t-shirt and how it has evolved. Sounds pretty easy, right? The students were to create a Power Point presentation on where exactly the t-shirt we wear today came from. Once they […] Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/research-can-be-fun8e7601a3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/third-grade-updatec4513a57 Gavin, Kirsten and, Raymond welcome two new students. Joining third grade this semester are Olivia and Dylan. Wow! The third grade is growing. I am so glad our class has grown. Please tell anyone that you know that is a third grader, we welcome them to Chambers Academy. We are still working on our multiplication […] Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/third-grade-updatec4513a57 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/box-tops-soup-labels-22156ba94 If you did not remember to turn in your Box Tops and Soup Labels, please turn them into your child’s classroom by this Friday. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/box-tops-soup-labels-22156ba94 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/janauary-top-ar-readersda9d421b The following students were the top AR readers for the month of January.  They will go to lunch on Friday, February 7. Kindergarten – Halle – 4.7 points First Grade – Makinlea – 4.2 points Second Grade – Morgan – 7.1 points Third Grade – Raymond – 13.5 Fourth Grade – Mattie – 4.4 points […] Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/janauary-top-ar-readersda9d421b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/whats-going-on-in-k-5db5cc7f1 Throughout the month of February, the Kindergarten Crew at Chambers Academy will be learning a ton of new and interesting facts and lessons. Below are the lesson plans that will be taught throughout the month. Week of February 3-7: “What if” reading unit, /oy/ & /oi/ sound, the life cycle of a fish, recycling, & […] Wed, 05 Feb 2014 20:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/whats-going-on-in-k-5db5cc7f1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/district-spelling-bee-2bd5d1f3c Chambers Academy was represented well at the District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 21, at Edgewood Academy.  All the students did a wonderful job, and we  should be proud!  The following students attended:  Fourth Grade, Claire;  Fifth Grade, Joshua;  Sixth Grade, Joann;  Eighth Grade, Kelsey. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/district-spelling-bee-2bd5d1f3c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/first-and-second-grades-106e4bbd0b Morgan and Luke were our Top AR Readers for December. The boys and girls are really enjoying Spanish with Mr. Hurst. We’re looking forward to the 100th Day of School on Monday , Jan.27th ! We are learning about adjectives this week. Each child is to put a small object in a paper bag and […] Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/first-and-second-grades-106e4bbd0b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/december-top-ar-readers-33c540090 The following students were the top AR readers for December and went to lunch on Friday, January 17: First Grade – Luke – 6.2 points Second Grade – Morgan – 18.2 points Third Grade – Raymond  – 13.7 points Fourth Grade – Mattie  – 37.9 points Fifth Grade – Gage  – 31.7 points Sixth Grade […] Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/december-top-ar-readers-33c540090 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-273ce525c Last week’s County Spelling Bee winners were:  Bailey, Claire, Nic, Jenna, Lauren, Lindsey, Hayden, and Mattie. CONGRATULATIONS to Claire for winning our 4th grade spelling competition.  She will represent us at District on January 21st.   Our alternate, if anything should happen that Claire could not attend, is Jenna.  Way to go girls!!!!! Spelling Bee winners […] Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/4th-grade-happenings-273ce525c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/the-meanest-teacher-in-the-worlda6db8827 I came across an article, and it reminded me of  something that happened to me when I first started teaching. It was my first year teaching, and we had just finished eating cupcakes outside. It was at the end of the day so I was going to let the students play outside. However, we needed […] Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/the-meanest-teacher-in-the-worlda6db8827 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-5-welcomes-2014a726abe7 Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday break. Throughout the next few weeks the K-5 crew will be learning about life cycles. They will learn about frogs, butterflies, goldfish, and chicks. The students will create life cycle charts and participate in different activities involving each animal or insect. We will […] Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2014/k-5-welcomes-2014a726abe7 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/beta-club-induction811a80ad Chambers Academy Beta Club induction was held in the gym on December 10. The Senior High Beta Club members are: President-Austin, Vice-President- Deven, Secretary-Lindsey, Treasurer-Taylor, Zac, Quadarius, Bre’Anna, Dalton. New members are: Heather, Jordan, Katlyn, D’Metrius, Kala, Cheyenne, Alaina, Baleigh, and Anslee. The Junior High Beta Club members are: President-Jessica, Vice-President-Melissa, Secretary-Jessica, Treasurer-Kristina, Allie, Kevin, […] Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/beta-club-induction811a80ad https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/the-k-5-crew-saysc5d2b57a Talley, Cameron, Halle, Kayla, Keila, Beth, Spencer, Drew, Emily, Hunter, Kent, and Mrs. Williams all want to you wish you a very Merry Christmas & a safe and Happy New Year! Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/the-k-5-crew-saysc5d2b57a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/tis-the-season4d42c5b3 This is a very jolly time of year. The air is filled with laughter and cheer. However, more often then not we forget about the real reason for the season. I hear my students say, “Oh, I just need this toy!” or “I have to have that!”  During this season I try my best to […] Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/tis-the-season4d42c5b3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/third-grade-news-35084a31b As this year is coming to a close, third graders are looking back to see what they have accomplished. They have met their AR goals each month and are still striving to master their multiplication tables. In Social Studies this week we are studying how different countries celebrate Christmas and the holiday season. Third grade […] Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/third-grade-news-35084a31b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-139e77aa36 We are so very excited to have Peyton back with us!  We think our classroom is nice and full.  We continue to fight the Civil War in history and are studying biomes of the world in science.  Our “Flying High” spellers last week were Joann, Rebecca, Braxton and Daniel.  Our top AR reader for the […] Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-139e77aa36 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/4th-grade-318d870ad From November 22nd: Spelling Bee winners were:  Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Nic, Lindsey, and Hayden County Bee winners were:  Mattie, Lindsey, Nic, Jacob, and Bailey County Numbers winners were:  Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Nic, Lindsey, and Hayden From December 6th: Spelling Bee winners were:  Bailey, Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Nic, Jenna, Lindsey, Hayden, Kaylyn, Hunter, Natalie, and Mattie. […] Tue, 10 Dec 2013 19:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/4th-grade-318d870ad https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-57afef9298 CA Family: As we are in the middle of the holiday season, I believe it is the perfect time to be mindful of how blessed we are as a school and community. I know I am personally thankful for our awesome faculty, staff and students that make Chambers Academy the amazing school it is today. […] Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-57afef9298 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/november-top-ar-readers600e2c8b The following students are the top AR readers for November and will be treated to lunch at Jack’s on Friday, December 6. First Grade-Makinlea-11.4 points Second Grade-Kole-12.3 points Third Grade-Gavin-41.1 points Fourth Grade-Claire-38.4 points Fifth Grade-Dean-17.8 points Sixth Grade-Joann-78.7 points Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/november-top-ar-readers600e2c8b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/hello-heard-around-the-world-28ef6a2bd Ni hao (“Hello” in Chinese), It’s that time of year again when K-5 starts learning about different cultures and locations around the world. I believe it is important that every child is introduced to different cultures and traditions.  It makes them worldlier individuals. Through the next two weeks, the K-5 crew will study and learn […] Tue, 03 Dec 2013 12:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/hello-heard-around-the-world-28ef6a2bd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/4th-grade-happeningsde42d608 This week is full of activities as we count down to Thanksgiving.  We realize we are all extremely blessed just to be in this country, attend this school, and belong to our families.  Some of the other Thanks that were given by the members of the 4th grade were for… God, a roof over my […] Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/4th-grade-happeningsde42d608 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/tabs-for-the-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities3cf387e1 Once again the Beta Club is collecting tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The grade with the most gallons will win a cupcake and ice cream party. Please help donate to this wonderful cause! **Please bring the tabs in gallon bags. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/tabs-for-the-ronald-mcdonald-house-charities3cf387e1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/gun-winners-last-chancefca567d5 Nov 14 Kennie Hill Nov 13 Chris Johns Nov 12 Jason Dukes Nov 11 Chan Brinson Nov 10 Stephen Sheppard Nov 9 Jacob Meigs Nov 8 Jerry Still Nov 7 JR King Nov 6 Jerome Ison Nov 5 Brock Ennis Nov 4 Arlen Adams Nov 3 Patrick Lindsey Nov 2 Keith Wilkerson Nov 1 Louie […] Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/gun-winners-last-chancefca567d5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/butter-braid-delivery-231d6ad47 Butter braids will be delivered this coming Monday, November 11th. Orders may be picked up at 2:45 in the lunchroom. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/butter-braid-delivery-231d6ad47 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/gun-winners-only-3-days-left-2c57c781e Nov 11 Chan Brinson Nov 10 Stephen Sheppard Nov 9 Jacob Meigs Nov 8 Jerry Still Nov 7 JR King Nov 6 Jerome Ison Nov 5 Brock Ennis Nov 4 Arlen Adams Nov 3 Patrick Lindsey Nov 2 Keith Wilkerson Nov 1 Louie Hinkle If you’ve been putting off buying a ticket, now is the […] Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/gun-winners-only-3-days-left-2c57c781e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/stuffed-with-thanks813067c3 “Let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!” For every day in the month of November I write down one thing I am thankful or grateful for. Day 1: God, Day 2: Family… So on and so forth. […] Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/stuffed-with-thanks813067c3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/butter-braid-fundraiser-2272438f1 We would like to thank everyone who participated with the Butter Braid fundraiser. The varsity basketball players and parents did an awesome job at selling 205 Butter Braids. The proceeds will help with the purchase of the new basketball uniforms. Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/butter-braid-fundraiser-2272438f1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-128b25b43d Once again we gathered on a beautiful Fall day to celebrate our veterans.  Thank you, students, for a job well done.  Thank you, Mrs. Harry, for a patriotic Veterans Day program. We enjoyed the special treats Mrs. Harmon provided the fifth graders. We appreciate you so much!  We are already bringing in box tops and soup […] Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-128b25b43d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-56a452bb3b CA Family: A K-12 institution is, in my opinion, one of the best places to work in the world. The different stages of the learning process are literally footsteps apart. Last week, I visited classrooms to observe Mrs. Williams’ K5 class learning how to tell time and count by 5’s. I traveled down the hall […] Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-56a452bb3b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-soup-label-winners811897da Congratulations to Ms. Bledsoe’s fifth grade class. They won Box Tops and Soup Labels for the month of October. They had 508 box tops and 229 soup labels. All classes earned extra box tops and soup labels due to donations from high school families. Thank you to everyone who helps contribute to these two awesome […] Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-soup-label-winners811897da https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/october-top-ar-readers-2bf335b58 The following students were the top AR readers for the month of October.  Mrs. Burton will take them to lunch on Thursday, November 7. First Grade-Makinlea-11.5 points Second Grade-Kole-12.7 points Third Grade-Gavin-24 points Fourth Grade-Mattie-62 points Fifth Grade-Gage-34.6 points Sixth Grade-Joann 84.5 points Wed, 06 Nov 2013 16:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/october-top-ar-readers-2bf335b58 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/gun-winners-the-first-4c812221d So far, we have four gun winners: November 1 – Louie Hinkle November 2 – Keith Wilkerson November 3 – Patrick Lindsey November 4 – Arlen Adams   Four down, eleven to go! They will be raffled over the next eleven days. Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/gun-winners-the-first-4c812221d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/what-do-teachers-make6789d189 My normal Rebel News post is usually about what the K-5 kids learn throughout the week; however, this post is going to be slightly different than the norm. As I sat at recess today and watched my class swing playfully from the monkey bars, I heard a sweet sound come from the mouths of a […] Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/what-do-teachers-make6789d189 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-551fdb7496 CA Family, We held our annual Miss Panacea pageant on Saturday, October 19, in the gymnasium. The winners are as follows: Miss Sweetheart Panacea-Halle (K5) Little Jr. Miss Panacea-Abby (2nd) Little Miss Panacea-Brandalon (5th) Jr. Miss Congeniality-Brandalon (5th) Jr. Miss Photogenic-Peyton (6th) Jr. Miss Panacea 1st Alternate-Shelby (7th) Jr. Miss Panacea-Melissa (9th) Miss Panacea 1st […] Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-551fdb7496 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/black-light-pep-rallye0ef0a31 It’s finally here…the “Black Light” pep rally! Whether you have attended or if you have missed any other pep rallies, this is the one to see. This is why we will be having the Black Light pep rally on Thursday night at 7:00 pm in the gym after Trunk or Treat. Everyone is welcome to […] Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/black-light-pep-rallye0ef0a31 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-senior-night4acaf343 The Senior volleyball,  football players, cheerleaders,  and their parents will be recognized on the football field BEFORE the game this Friday night, November 1. They are Heather, Jordan, Corey, Cord, Austin, Lane, Jeremy, Lindsey, D’Metrius, Dylan, Zac, Deven, Earnest, and Quadarius. Please be at the game early to honor these Seniors. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-senior-night4acaf343 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/poinsettias-for-christmas81718b11 The Junior Class is selling poinsettias to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. The 6 1/2 inch pots are $8.00, 8 inch pots are are $15.00 and 10 inch pots are $20.00. Please see a Junior to order. Poinsettias will be delivered on December 4. They make beautiful decorations and/or Christmas presents. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/poinsettias-for-christmas81718b11 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-homecoming-20135cdd0b69 Another awesome Homecoming is behind us! What a great week! The Varsity Cheerleaders-Lindsey, Jordan, Heather, Deven, Bre’Anna, Cheyenne, and Baleigh- did a super job of decorating the halls. Dress up days-Pajama, Camo/Redneck, Zombie, Dress for Success, and Spirit Day-were so much fun. Some of our students are very creative! Dress-up winners are 1st place-K-5, 2nd […] Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-homecoming-20135cdd0b69 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-12c7d594bb The sixth graders would appreciate everyone remembering Peyton in your thoughts and prayers.  We hope that her surgery goes well and that she can return to us soon.  We miss you, Peyton! We will be celebrating National Pizza month on Thursday with pizza for lunch and a movie.  This will also be costume day since […] Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-12c7d594bb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-book-fair-2effc416e There will be a Book Fair in the library from November 1-8. Teachers will have set times to bring students. Parents are welcome to come to purchase books. Just let Jane Elliott know. Please support our library! Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-book-fair-2effc416e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-soup-labelsc25457a3 Please turn in your Box Tops and Soup Labels for the month of October. They will be picked up on Friday morning. A big “thank you” goes out to all the high school families and faculty who are turning in Box Tops and Soup Labels. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-soup-labelsc25457a3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/a-spooktacular-time-in-k-5bbab74d8 Kindergarten isn’t spooked by Halloween, not even a little! This week Spencer, Hunter, Cameron, Drew, Kent, Talley, Halle, Kayla, Keila, Beth, and Emily will learn about the history of Halloween, and why we celebrate it the way we do now. The K-5 Crew will also learn all about pumpkins. Pumpkins are always associated with Halloween, […] Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/a-spooktacular-time-in-k-5bbab74d8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-98e5cc898 The sixth graders have been enjoying a Civil War backpack from the Alabama Archives this week. We have watched videos, listened to the music from both the Union and the Confederacy, tried games from the period, and packed a knappersack to carry into battle. It has been most interesting and entertaining! We look forward to […] Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-98e5cc898 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/trunker-treat-20192524c We’ll be doing homemade candy and baked goods for the Trunker Treat this year. Everyone is welcome to bring a decorated trunk. We’ll also have a costume contest and pumpkin carving. Click on the flier for more details. Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/trunker-treat-20192524c thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-5324c0c6a We look forward to homecoming this Friday.  I know Lauren and Nic will be extra spiffy for the occasion.  We “Slammed the Door” on the Raiders, for our theme. Spelling Bee Winners: Last week were Bailey, Claire, Conor, Jacob, Wyatt, Jenna, Lindsey, Hayden, Kaylyn, Natalie, and Mattie. This week’s winners are Natalie, Lindsey, Lauren, Jenna, […] Wed, 23 Oct 2013 11:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-5324c0c6a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/butter-braid-fundraiser8e44af2b Varsity basketball teams are selling Butter Braids. This fundraiser is for their new uniforms. Butter Braids are a frozen pastry that you thaw then bake. They are delicious for breakfast or dessert . The flavors are apple, cream cheese, blueberry & cream cheese, strawberry & cream cheese, cinnamon, and NEW double chocolate. Each braid is […] Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/butter-braid-fundraiser8e44af2b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-11984b7d2e Homecoming Week is such an exciting time at CA!  We love decorating our door and showing our school spirit.  Cade and Alyssa are our representatives for the 2013 Homecoming Court.  We are proud of you.  Good Luck Rebels! We want to extend our congratulations to Brandalon.  She is our new Little Miss Panacea. We are […] Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-11984b7d2e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-53fddbf062 CA Family, What a busy and exciting past few weeks at Chambers Academy!  The Academy’s first volleyball team ended their season on October 3, and we are very proud of their effort and growth in this introductory year.  The Pee-Wee and Junior Varsity football teams also ended their seasons, and we are proud of their […] Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-53fddbf062 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/kiss-your-brain-k-51f07a20a Keila, Beth, Talley, Halle, Cameron, Drew, Emily, Kent, Hunter, Spencer, and Kayla have reached a major milestone in K-5. By the end of this week they will have learned the whole Alphabet, sounds and all! That is a total of fifty-eight different sounds. The Kindergarten Crew is working hard and before you know it they […] Tue, 15 Oct 2013 16:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/kiss-your-brain-k-51f07a20a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-top-and-soup-label-winners7b37c283 The Box Top winner for the month of September is Mrs. Richardson’s class! Her class collected 480 box tops. Way to go sixth grade! The Soup Label winner is Mrs. Burton’s class! They had 125 labels. The students and their teachers are getting a “smart” treat because they “give a hoot” for collecting Box Tops […] Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-top-and-soup-label-winners7b37c283 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-county-country-fair-raffle504233ab The Chambers County Country Fair Raffle committee would like to thank each of you who helped sell tickets, contributed items, and/or volunteered to work in the booth at the fair. Our students, faculty, and the public helped raise $3,270 for Chambers Academy! Please give a big thank you to these businesses who helped make the […] Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-county-country-fair-raffle504233ab https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/booster-clubs-gun-raffle571a5d9e The CA Booster Club will be raffling 15 hunting rifles and shotguns starting on November 1st. Tickets are $25. Click on the flyer below for details. Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/booster-clubs-gun-raffle571a5d9e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-11946ee8d3 The sixth graders continue to work hard to end the first nine weeks.  Joann and Gabe are the “Flying High” spellers for the week.  In history we are leading up to the first shots of the Civil War.  We will be attending the Student Living History day in Tallassee on November 9.  This has always […] Wed, 09 Oct 2013 15:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-11946ee8d3 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-904be3834 Our first grade homecoming representatives  are Makinlea and Landen. Our second grade representatives  are Morgan and Kole. Landen guessed the closest number of Whoppers in the bag! There were 129 and he guessed 103! Makinlea, Luke, Kole, and Morgan were our Super Spellers of the Week! The fifth graders did a great job ! Thanks, […] Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-904be3834 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/homecoming-2adcb1269 The Chambers Academy homecoming game is October 25. Door decorations must be up by Friday, October 18. Homecoming dress up days are: Monday-Pajama Day, Tuesday-Camouflage/Redneck Day, Wednesday-Zombie Day, Thursday-Dress for Success Day, and Friday-Blue/White Spirit Day (We will have another dress up day on Halloween day, October 31st). If you would like to order a homecoming […] Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/homecoming-2adcb1269 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-10ef966957 Our homecoming representatives are Alyssa and Cade.  We know you will do a great job representing our class.  Congratulations! All Fifth Graders met their AR goal for the month of  September.  These students are Vicki, Joshua, Gage, Abbie, Jacob, Brandalon, Dean, Alyssa, Britten, and Cade.  Gage was our top AR reader.  Great job, students! The Fifth […] Tue, 08 Oct 2013 15:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-10ef966957 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-498a2382ce CA Family,   It is an honor and privilege to be chosen as the next headmaster of Chambers Academy. I look forward to working with all Academy stakeholders to build on our solid educational foundation. I have been impressed with the Board of Trustees’ leadership and dedication to the mission of Chambers Academy. We have […] Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-498a2382ce https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/message-from-the-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors848727fd On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to report that effective October 1st, Mr. John Mehaffey has been appointed Headmaster of our school. Mr. Mehaffey brings with him an impressive educational background and a proven record of success. I am convinced Mr. Mehaffey was an inspired choice by our Board, and one […] Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/message-from-the-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors848727fd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/government-field-tripd137101f On Wednesday, October 25, 2013 the Chambers Academy Government Class  visited the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building located in Montgomery, Alabama. They toured the law library, Civil Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.  Students learned the importance of the judicial system and its role in the state of Alabama. After the tour, students dined at Baumhowers Restaurant  […] Thu, 03 Oct 2013 14:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/government-field-tripd137101f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-100192523c Congratulations to Peyton and Gabe for being chosen Homecoming representatives for the sixth grade.  We know you will make us proud! The following students made their AR goal for September:  Audra, Braxton, Joann, Peyton, Rebecca, Payton, Maci, Gabe, Donna, and Daniel.  Joann was the top reader for the month with 148.3 points.  All of you […] Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-100192523c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/september-top-ar-readers-2428734e6 The following students were the top AR readers for their class during the month of September and will go to lunch on Friday, October 4. First Grade-Makinlea-16.4 points Second Grade-Morgan-12.9 points Third Grade-Raymond-9 points Fourth Grade-Claire-53.8 points Fifth Grade-Gage-41.6 points Sixth Grade-Joann-148.3 points   Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/september-top-ar-readers-2428734e6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/awesome-items-for-the-rafflef893dc53 CHAMBERS COUNTY COUNTRY FAIR RAFFLE THE RAFFLE IS SET FOR THIS SUNDAY AT 4:30 P.M. ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY THAT SELL 5 TICKETS GET TO PUT IN ONE FREE TICKET. 1. 43″ SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN T.V. 2. $25 GIFT CARD TO PARKER’S FOODs 3. ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN 4. THE MANE EVENT […] Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/awesome-items-for-the-rafflef893dc53 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-4648c4c5d We are proud to announce our 2013, 4th grade representatives for homecoming are Lauren and Nic.  Congratulations!! Spelling Bee winners are:  Bailey, Claire, Jenna, Lindsey, and Mattie. County Bee winners are:  Mattie, Lauren, Claire, and Bailey. Way to Go!!!!! With 15 of 67 counties learned “A” Club earners were:  Bailey, Claire, Conor, Jacob, Nic, Jenna, […] Tue, 01 Oct 2013 15:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-4648c4c5d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-8036a6e7f Malissa guessed the closest number of peanuts in the bag. She guessed 101 and there were 109 peanuts. Makinlea, Luke, Kole, Abby, Malissa,and Morgan were our Super Spellers of the Week! I enjoyed the games between the faculty and the volleyball team! That was fun! Makinlea is the fifth member of our Tooth Club. She […] Tue, 01 Oct 2013 13:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-8036a6e7f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-labels-for-education1f1430bd Box tops and labels for education are two ongoing projects that we encourage at Chambers Academy. Yes! It is now time to turn in box tops and labels to your child’s homeroom. The class with the most box tops and UPC soup labels for the month of September will get a special treat! Fri, 27 Sep 2013 14:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-labels-for-education1f1430bd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/updated-list-for-the-chambers-county-country-fair-raffle5790e01e CHAMBERS COUNTY COUNTRY FAIR RAFFLE 1. 43″ SAMSUNG FLAT SCREEN T.V. 2. $25 GIFT CARD TO PARKER’S FOOD 3. ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN 4. THE MANE EVENT GIFT CERTIFICATE ($100 IN SERVICES) 5. AUBURN BASKET 6. ALABAMA BASKET 7. “LET’S GO FISHING” ITEMS 8. $25 GIFT BOOK TO CARMIKE CINEMAS & TWO […] Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/updated-list-for-the-chambers-county-country-fair-raffle5790e01e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-updatee4710236 Third Graders have been studying our Environment and helping to preserve it by recycling. We made lists of the categories and glued pictures of items on poster board. Please help us to remember our Earth and what it means to us all. Help 3rd grade keep our community clean and recycle. Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-updatee4710236 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-happeningsd78b56dc Our 4th grade cheerleaders and football players have been doing a GREAT job.   Our CA Girls are Bailey, Claire, Jenna, Lauren, Lindsey, Kaylyn, Natalie, and Mattie.  Our members on the football team are Conor, Jacob, Wyatt, Nic, Hayden, and Hunter. The Spelling Bee winners from the last three weeks are: (1) Bailey, Jenna, Lauren, Lindsey, […] Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:17:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-happeningsd78b56dc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-70c47dcef Kole, Luke, and Makinlea guessed the closest number of M & M’s. They guessed 145 and there were 221 pieces of candy in the bag. Luke, Makinlea, Landen, Kole, Malissa, and Morgan were our Super Spellers of the Week! The first and second graders retold the story of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to K-5 using […] Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-70c47dcef https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/telling-time-rocksfc096606 You better watch out and you better not be late, because the K-5 crew is learning  to tell time! This week the kindergartners will begin telling time to the hour. They will learn how to read and write time, study difference between digital and analog clocks, and begin reading a schedule. These are vital skills […] Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/telling-time-rocksfc096606 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-54d293c913 *Our Annual White Plains Country Fair is now just around the corner.  As you know, this remains the largest single fund-raising event of the school year.  We have again joined forces with the Sheriff’s Department and will hold the Country Fair in conjunction with their Rodeo, October 4th, 5th and 6th, at the arena near […] Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-54d293c913 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/athletic-yard-signsc16e6450 Any family interested in purchasing a Chambers Academy athletic yard sign may pick up an order form in the school office. The sport options are football, basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, cheerleading, and track. One sided is $11 or double sided is $15. The deadline for ordering is September 30th. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/athletic-yard-signsc16e6450 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-county-country-fair-raffle-and-itemsfccc5f46 It’s time for the annual Chambers County Country Fair Raffle! The raffle has made a huge impact on the overall success of the former White Plains Fairs. This is a way for each child to contribute to the ongoing of Chambers Academy. A list of our current raffle items are below and will be updated […] Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-county-country-fair-raffle-and-itemsfccc5f46 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-6107622bc Kole guessed the closest number of candy corn. He guessed 130 and there were 132 pieces of candy in the bag! Makinlea, Luke, Kole, Abby, and Morgan were our Super Spellers of the week! The boys and girls presented their first play, “The Strongest One”, to K-5 last Friday. It was from the second grade […] Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-6107622bc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/north-south-east-west-kindergarten-sure-knows-best04a9c3d2 Talley, Cameron, Kayla, Halle, Beth, Keila, Kent, Spencer, Hunter, Emily, and Drew are learning about directions! They already know how to follow the directions I give them in class but do they know how to follow a map? Well, after this week they will! We are going to be learning about the cardinal directions, north, […] Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/north-south-east-west-kindergarten-sure-knows-best04a9c3d2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/peewee-and-jv-footballb843ec7b The PeeWee and JV Rebels had a great turnout for our first home game this season. The PeeWee Rebels beat Crenshaw 22-6  to run their record 4-0 against AISA competition. While the JV Rebels have taken a few tough  losses, they continue to improve and better times are ahead. The JV will host Abbeville on […] Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/peewee-and-jv-footballb843ec7b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-527c71ac2a A pat on the back is extended to our elementary staff and students for the very successful Grandparents Day activities held on Monday. I don’t know the specific number of visitors, but I saw scores of grandparents who simply had to be impressed with the warmth, security, and learning environment presented by our school. We […] Wed, 11 Sep 2013 21:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-527c71ac2a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/proud-to-be-an-american0fc7e0e8 These past few weeks the K-5 Crew has studied and learned about who our community heroes are and how to be Patriotic. If you ask any of the students, they will tell you that to be patriotic means to “love your country.” We have also been learning our character education skills of showing love and […] Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/proud-to-be-an-american0fc7e0e8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-865252c38 The sixth graders continue to work hard!  Payton, Gabe, Joann, and Garrett have been “Flying High” in spelling since the beginning of school.  Continue to do your best!  Congratulations again to our Pee Wee players.  They continue to play well. Our CA girls are also doing a fine job cheering them on!  Sixth grade CA […] Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-865252c38 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-5fd8c3831 Makinlea and Kole guessed the closest number of candy in the bag! They both guessed 100 and there were 109 pieces of candy. Kole and Morgan were our Super Spellers of the Week! We would like to welcome Landen to First Grade! Today is his first day at Chambers! Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-5fd8c3831 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-511454b960 Football season is now in full swing. Make your plans to support our varsity Rebels as they travel to Abbeville Friday night. This will be our first area game so it is very important and will impact our playoff possibilities. The first ever Chambers Academy PeeWee Bowl will be held Saturday at our field. The […] Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-511454b960 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-71a4f703f All eleven of the sixth graders reached their AR goal for the month of August! Our top AR reader for August is Joann with a total of 91.8 points. Book reports were presented last Friday, and everyone did a fine job.  Parents should be proud of the efforts their child put forth. I think some […] Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-71a4f703f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/august-top-ar-readersb51dd55a The following students were the top AR Readers for August and will go to Jack’s for lunch on Friday, September 6.  We will have our September AR Store on Tuesday, September 10. First Grade – Luke – 4.2 points Second Grade – Kole – 7.0 points Third Grade – Gavin  – 7.9 points Fourth Grade […] Wed, 04 Sep 2013 14:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/august-top-ar-readersb51dd55a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-94537ca81  Our fifth graders enjoyed a  special art class provided by Mrs. Laura Landrum.  Each student designed their own owl.  These colorful owls are on display in the hall. Our fifth graders are now writing creative stories about their owls.  Thank you, Mrs. Laura, for sharing your time and talent with us. Congratulations to Josh, Gage, Abbie, […] Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-94537ca81 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-34th-science-activitiesed0ad71e Gavin is 3rd grade TOP AR Reader for the month of August with 7.9 points. Way to go Gavin!!!!! Kirsten has 4.5 points and Raymond has 3.8 points. You two better start reading to catch up with him!!! Way to read 3rd graders!!!!!!!!! A special thanks to Mr. Keith Kight (Gavin’s Dad) for donating a […] Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-34th-science-activitiesed0ad71e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-4af14039f Malissa guessed the closest number of Skittles. There were 116 in the bag and she guessed 90 ! Makinlea, Luke, Kole, and Morgan made 100 on their spelling test last week! The children enjoyed their first Spanish lesson with Mr. Matt.  I learned a lot , too. We’re looking forward to Grandparents’ Day on Monday. […] Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-4af14039f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/walking-in-someone-elses-shoes8b6f134d Do you know what it means to walk in someone else’s shoes? Halle, Cameron, Keila, Drew, Kayla, Hunter, Emily, Beth, Talley, Spencer, and Kent have been learning different character education words for the past two weeks; respect and sharing are the first two words they learned. This week the K-5 Crew will learn about kindness […] Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/walking-in-someone-elses-shoes8b6f134d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-notes-441a42bb0 We recently commended the students who took part in our summer reading program.  Sadly, we omitted the name of Kirsten Osborne, 3rd grader, who took part in the program.  Our apologies are extended to Kirsten and her family and she is commended for her summer reading success. Our Rebel football team is commended for the […] Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-notes-441a42bb0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-63a9f3ef4 The Sixth Graders have been really busy in the past week!  We can now raise, lower, and fold the U.S. and Alabama flags. This is always an honor to be the ones responsible for showing the  patriotism of C.A. Our paper bag book reports on our summer reading are due on Friday. We look forward […] Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-63a9f3ef4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-81deef5e9 We would like to welcome Alyssa to our class. We now have five boys and five girls. Alyssa loves reading, art, and softball. What a wonderful class! We are studying about cells and learning how to use the microscope. Thank you, Ms. Kim, for the hands on experience you provided for us in the science […] Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-81deef5e9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-3f571c103 Malissa’s beanstalk is the tallest! It’s also the only one that has sprouted so far, so we planted more lima beans! Luke, Kole, Malissa, and Morgan made 100 on their spelling test last week! I read “Jack and the Beanstalk” and the children wrote who they thought deserved the treasure and why. Malissa guessed the […] Tue, 27 Aug 2013 15:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-3f571c103 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/labor-day85b787c1 As Labor Day approaches, the Kindergarten Crew will begin learning about different careers. Drew, Emily, Hunter, Spencer, Kent, Keila, Beth, Halle, Kayla, Cameron, and Talley will learn why each and every job is important. This week we will learn about teachers, police officers, fire fighters, nurses/doctors, cooks, and so many other professions. By the end […] Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/labor-day85b787c1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/third-fourth-grade-science-projectf00be21a Last week 3rd & 4th graders worked on a project relating to buoyancy using soft drinks. The students voted and predicted which ones would float when immersed into water. Some got it right and some got it wrong. We discovered we had a faulty Dr. Pepper because it did not want to cooperate with the […] Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/third-fourth-grade-science-projectf00be21a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-503804bfd5 Congratulations to staff and students for the completion of a great first week of school.  All students and all teachers have been on task and busy in the teaching/learning mode. Members of the Board and administration are very encouraged by the large turn out for our annual beginning of school Foundation meeting.  This is further […] Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-503804bfd5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-5ccc648ef The Sixth Graders are back in full force and settling in!  We would like to welcome Payton, Gabe, and Daniel.  We now have five boys instead of just two!  “Homework!  Oh, Homework!” has already been assigned and is a very true statement.  We have also begun working with the U.S. flag and will be raising […] Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-5ccc648ef https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-2dc2340f5 Kole had the closest guess to the number of jellybeans. There were 74 and he guessed 70 ! The boys and girls planted lima beans to see who can grow the tallest beanstalk. We’re recording our beans’ growth in our Plant Journals. Makinlea, Luke, and Kole made 100 on their spelling test! No one has […] Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grades-2dc2340f5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/4th-grade-298afb882 We would like to welcome two new students to our class this year.  They are Claire  and Hunter. Multiplication quick time winners are Bailey, Claire, Nic, Lindsey, Hunter, and Mattie. Spelling Bee winners are Claire, Jacob, Wyatt, Nic, Jenna, Lauren, Lindsey, Natalie, and Mattie. We started on our quest to learn all 67 Alabama counties […] Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/4th-grade-298afb882 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/annual-staff-2b59a5ed2 The Annual Staff needs your help ! The Annual Staff is beginning to put together another yearbook. We will be including a summer page once again this year. If you want to be on this page, please get a picture to us by any of the following ways: 1. Email to mtaylor@chambersacademy.com. 2. Bring the […] Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/annual-staff-2b59a5ed2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-7080eef77 We are so happy to have Vicki back at Chambers Academy .  Vicki loves to read and is off to a great start earning A.R. points.  She is also teaching us some Chinese words! Abbie, Britten, and Brandalon are representing the fifth grade as CA Girls.  Cade, Josh, Dean, and Jacob are playing pee-wee football.  We look […] Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fifth-grade-7080eef77 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/ca-girls-and-rebelettes5e9bc246 CA Girls and Rebelettes will start after school practice on Wednesday! Girls will meet in the elementary hallway. Please remember to bring tennis shoes. GO REBELS!!!! Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/ca-girls-and-rebelettes5e9bc246 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/treat-others-as-you-wish-to-be-treated1e843395 This year K-5 will begin learning specific character traits! This week the students are going to begin learning about RESPECT! The kids will learn how to respect themselves, their friends/family, their property, and other people’s property. My job as an educator is to teach young people how to become good citizens and what better way […] Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/treat-others-as-you-wish-to-be-treated1e843395 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-392663525 We are off to a wonderful start and have gained another student in 3rd grade. When you see Raymond in the hallway or lunchroom, please welcome him to our school family. Kirsten and Gavin are excited to have him joining their class. Everyone has already started taking AR tests and is enjoying changing classes with […] Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-392663525 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/k-5-on-the-hunt67fc255b Talley, Cameron, Kayla, Halle, Beth, Keila, Kent, Spencer, Hunter, Emily, and Drew worked really hard on making gingerbread cookies. They decorated them and baked them, but when they came back to get them, they were GONE!! They looked all around the building, searching high and low! They almost gave up, but with only one place […] Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/k-5-on-the-hunt67fc255b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-488391d5d6 Welcome back to Chambers Academy for the start of the 2013-14 school year.  Our numbers are low but our spirits are high.  The faculty is poised for an exciting year filled with great opportunity for growth and learning. Please plan to attend our Foundation meeting tomorrow night at 6:00, in the lunchroom.  This is always […] Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-488391d5d6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grade-newsf17a08c0 We have two first graders – Makinlea and Luke – and four second graders – Kole, Abby, Morgan, and Malissa – this year. All of our girls are Rebelettes this year. We are busy taking AR tests and are off to a great start! Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/first-and-second-grade-newsf17a08c0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/5th-gradedfc93771 Welcome back, Fifth Grade Rebels!  We’re off to a great start.  We have  already begun taking A.R. tests and earning points.  The race is on!  Our fantastic Fifth Graders are: Josh, Gage, Abbie, Jacob, Brandalon, Dean, Britten, and Cade. Abbie and Cade participated in the Summer Reading Program.  They have earned a trip to our A.R. store.  Congratulations […] Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/5th-gradedfc93771 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-notes-32658046a As we bring another year to a close, may I take this opportunity to thank parents for entrusting your most valuable possessions, your children, to us for the past school year.  We hope you are pleased with the academic, social, and safety environment afforded by Chambers Academy. Registration for the 2013-2014 year is underway.  The […] Thu, 16 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-notes-32658046a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-graduationf5da591b The Sixth Grade Class of 2013 would like to invite everyone to their graduation program on Monday, May 20, at 6:00 P.M.  Elementary Awards for grades 1-6  will also be presented at this time.  Come share an exciting evening with us.  We made it through Mrs. Richardson’s class alive! Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/sixth-grade-graduationf5da591b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/summer-reading-program5a54072a Chambers Academy will be having a Summer Reading Program for 2012-2013 first through sixth grades.  The library will be open on Tuesday and Thursday beginning on June 4 and ending on August 1.  Students will be able to check out books and take tests during the hours of 9:00 until 2:00.  The overall top reader […] Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/summer-reading-program5a54072a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-474cc8bcba The school year is flying to an end.  As of this newsletter, only 16 school days remain.  Most of these days are packed with various school activities.  Please review the attached end of your school calendar. Of particular significance as the year ends is the need to be certain that all tuition, fees, books, uniforms, […] Wed, 15 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-474cc8bcba https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-46cf5e61d4 Many hours have been dedicated to making this year’s Extravaganza a wonderful family outing.  Scores of past graduates have responded and plan to be present for the Reunion.  It is our hope that all local past graduates will be present and make this a really special day. The usual Extravaganza activities will begin at noon […] Thu, 09 May 2013 11:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-46cf5e61d4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/monthly-box-tops-and-soup-label-winners77cc4227 Congratulations to Mrs. Harry’s class for having 463 Box Tops. However, Mrs. Burton’s class had 458. The competition for Box Tops has been so close. Ms. Bass’s class is the winner of the monthly Soup Labels. Way to go first and second graders! Thank you goes out to everyone who takes the time to collect […] Wed, 08 May 2013 13:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/monthly-box-tops-and-soup-label-winners77cc4227 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/april-top-ar-readers-290cd726a Congratulations to our Top Readers for April!  They had lunch on Friday, May 3 at Jack’s. Kindergarten-Luke Tarver-8.3 points First Grade-Blakely Ray-30.6 points Second Grade-Gavin Kight-17.9 points Third Grade-Mattie Reese-23.4 points Fourth Grade-Gage Howard-64.5 points Fifth Grade-Joann Landrum-105.6 points Sixth Grade-Tate Reese-93.1 points Thu, 02 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/april-top-ar-readers-290cd726a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/bowl-a-rama6937c38d Wednesday, May 1, 2013, grades K through third went on a field trip to the Valley Bowling alley. Each group of kids lined up and rolled their bowling balls down the lanes. We had a few strikes and several spares.  Kindergartner, Jacob, got two strikes!!! Luke, Halle, Makinlea, Drew, Cameron and Keila all threw the […] Thu, 02 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/bowl-a-rama6937c38d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/third-grade-news-2aaad4348 As our class year-end approaches — I would like to say how proud I am of CA’s 3rd Graders. Most of us have leaned and mastered up to our 9’s in multiplication and some up to our 12’s. Please don’t forget what we have learned over summer break. Some of the highlights of our year […] Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/third-grade-news-2aaad4348 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-and-soup-labels-22457cf3e It is time to turn in  Box Tops and Soup Labels. Remember, baked goodies are the monthly prizes. This will be our last time to collect for this year. However, the classes with the most Box Tops and Soup Labels for this school year will get a special surprise! Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-and-soup-labels-22457cf3e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/ca-horse-show3f8006a5 Please remember the CA sponsored Horse Show on Saturday, April 27, at the Buffalo Arena.  These shows support our AR program by financing the following:  monthly lunches, AR Store, the end-of-year party, and  the yearly subscription to access tests online. It also supports our elementary classes in needs in all areas.  Please help support our […] Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/ca-horse-show3f8006a5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-45ff5dfeed Parents are urged to get your students registered for the 2013-2014 school year now.  Registration fee is reduced by $100.00 if registration is complete by May 1. The CA varsity baseball team has ended the season with a regional tournament loss at Abbeville.  Our young team struggled in the won/loss column but gained valuable experience […] Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-45ff5dfeed https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-428d81302e I apologize for the brief lapse in Rebel News, but I have been a bit “under the weather.”  We are all now  poised for an exciting and busy rush to the finish line.  As of this writing only 26 days remain in the 2012-2013 school year.  We are all encouraged to be certain that all […] Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-428d81302e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/learning-with-a-boomf1fe07af The kindergarten crew is exploring volcanoes, and they are really looking forward to the explosive information they are about to learn. Makinlea, Halle, Keila, Luke, Jacob, Cameron, and Drew are going to be making a big volcano at the end of the week and continue working on some other exciting things leading up to the […] Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/learning-with-a-boomf1fe07af https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/washington-trip-meeting1801e9e0 We will be having our trip meeting on Thursday, April 18, at 6:00 in Mrs. Richardson’s room.  All travelers  and a parent for each traveler should attend.  We leave in only five weeks! Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/washington-trip-meeting1801e9e0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-book-fair9264010c There will be a Scholastic Book Fair in our library from Monday, April 22-Friday, April 26. Profits from our Book Fair will go to buy new books for our library! You can visit the Book Fair online by going to www.scholastic.com/bookfairs. Students will get to purchase books at the fair next week. We thank you […] Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-book-fair9264010c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/annual-staff-thank-youae7af3b5 The annual staff would like to thank everyone who participated in Field Day.  The day was a huge success because of all of you. Thank you to Mr. Taylor and Coach McGinty for grilling, and the junior class and Mr. and Mrs. Slay for working the concession stand. Thank you to Jordan for helping us […] Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/annual-staff-thank-youae7af3b5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/march-ar-readersd676ddcc The following students are the top AR readers for March and will go to Subway for lunch on Friday, April 5: Kindergarten – Halle 4.8 points First Grade – Blakelee 32.5 points Second Grade – Gavin 9.6 points Third Grade – Bailey 9.6 points Fourth Grade – Gage 53.5 points Fifth Grade – Joann 68.1 […] Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/march-ar-readersd676ddcc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-44d27d5e0b Congratulations to the Honor Roll students listed below.  This listing indicates students with not only excellent innate ability but the will and motivation to use that ability.  Great job!! The spring “busy season” is officially underway.  Our students, grades K-5, will enjoy the annual Easter Egg hunt at the Oaks on Thursday.  All students will […] Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-44d27d5e0b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/washington-d-c-trip-meeting-2b5080eb1 We will have a trip meeting on April 11, at 6:00 P.M. in Mrs. Richardson’s room. All travelers should be present. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/washington-d-c-trip-meeting-2b5080eb1 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-nine-weeks-honor-rollt751c1d5b 1st        “A” Kole Baker Morgan Newman Blakelee Ray “A-B” Abby Cain Landon Kirk Malissa Lee 2nd        “A-B” Gavin Knight Kirsten Osborne 3rd        “A” Bailey Allen Conor Brown Wyatt Cain Jenna Fuller Lindsey Fuller Natalie Lovelace Mattie Reese “A-B” Jacob Brown Nic Ford Lauren Fuller Hayden Hurst 4th        “A” Kaitlyn Lamb Abbie […] Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-nine-weeks-honor-rollt751c1d5b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/field-day-is-in-a-weekf433c654 Rain or shine field day will go on.  If it rains on Friday, we will move field day into the gym.  We will have a concession stand once again serving drinks, big pickles, snow cones, candy, baked goods, hot dogs, hamburgers, and kebabs. Please spend the morning with us and enjoy the games and refreshments. […] Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/field-day-is-in-a-weekf433c654 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/february-box-tops6a079c67 Congratulations to Mrs. William’s class for winning the February Box Top contest. The K-5 class beat another class by ONE box top. Great job to Ms. Bass’s class for collecting the most soup labels. Keep up the good work! We will not collect box tops or soup labels for the month of March. Mrs. Debbie Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/february-box-tops6a079c67 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-433603ffee Time marches on!! With this Rebel News, you should be receiving report cards for the third nine weeks.  It is hard to believe that three-fourths of the school year is gone. Parents will be receiving registration materials for the 2013-2014 school year within the next few days. You are urged to register early, so watch […] Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-433603ffee https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-winnersf0de2aff We are wayyyy behind posting Spelling Bee Winners.  So here goes……… February Winners for each week are- Week 1 – Josh, Gage, Kaitlyn, Lilly, Jacob, Brandalon, Dean, Britten, and Cade Week 2 – Cade, Brandalon, Abbie, Lilly, Kaitlyn, Gage, and Josh Week 3 – Lilly, Abbie, Kaitlyn, and Dean Week 4 – Josh, Abbie, and […] Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:28:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/fourth-grade-winnersf0de2aff https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-art-show6ea51f0f Our Annual Art show is coming up. I gave out the Art Show information and rules to the students at school. If you need another information packet, please pick it up in the office or from Miss Jane in the Library. All art work must be turned in to Miss Jane in the Library by […] Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/chambers-academy-art-show6ea51f0f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-4130d3bc1a A big thank you is extended to all personnel and parents who worked hard to make our Open House a success last Thursday.  Several very promising prospects were in attendance.  Remember that prospects are always welcome at our school.  All members of the CA family are urged to constantly be on the lookout for families […] Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-4130d3bc1a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/alumni-basketball-game-was-a-blaste84d357e A big THANK YOU  to everyone who came out for the entertaining basketball games. Our CA basketball teams made the alumni and parents work hard! Lots of fun and laughter were on and off the court. The Chambers Academy family had a night to remember. Our oldest alumni were from the class of 1975. There were many people who […] Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/alumni-basketball-game-was-a-blaste84d357e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/february-top-ar-readers-2ecf79789 The following students were the top AR readers  for February and will have lunch at Jack’s on Friday, February 8: Kindergarten-Halle-3.4 points First Grade-Blakelee-41.6 points Second Grade-Gavin-9.7 points Third Grade-Mattie-20.6 points Fourth Grade-Dean- 22.5 points Fifth Grade-Joann-59.9 points Sixth Grade-Tate-32.1 points Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/february-top-ar-readers-2ecf79789 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-the-k-5-crew-are-reading-machines27208b3a For the past seven months Cameron, Makinlea, Drew, Keila, Luke, Halle, and Jacob have been learning and reading pre-primer and primer sight words and they have mastered all 85 words! It is now time to start learning first grade sight words! This is a huge milestone for them and I just want to say,” Good […] Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/extra-extra-read-all-about-it-the-k-5-crew-are-reading-machines27208b3a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/cat-in-the-hat3310e30d Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/cat-in-the-hat3310e30d thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-40f36b126b Congratulations to our high school Scholars Bowl Team for their second place finish in the District competition yesterday.  Our CA team finished the day with a 3-4 record with victories over Lee Scott, Edgewood, and Lyman Ward.  Our players yesterday were:  Erin, Savannah, Zac, and Austin.  Great job, Scholars!!! Our Open House is upon us.  […] Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:27:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-40f36b126b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/beta-club-7e7dfa83e The Chambers Academy Beta Club’s service project this year is to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home for families whose child is undergoing medical treatment. The Beta Club is sponsoring a contest between the grades to see who can collect the most tabs. The deadline for this […] Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:35:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/beta-club-7e7dfa83e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/celebrating-dr-seuss36522398 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/celebrating-dr-seuss36522398 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/district-science-fair-results5c54cc48 Our kids did well at the district science fair competition. We ended up with a third of the 18 headed out of district–the best finish we’ve had since I’ve been here! These projects will be going on to state next Thursday. Senior High Biological Oil-degrading Microbes–Zac (11th) 1st PLACE Elementary Physical Marshmallow Launch–Tate (6th) 2nd […] Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/district-science-fair-results5c54cc48 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/99-alumni-game91e05a40 March 2 @ 1 p.m. Chambers will be hosting an alumni baseball game with the 1999 State Champions vs. the 2013 baseball team. The 1999 team will be recognized for their accomplishment with two signs that will be displayed on the brick sign in front of the school entrance. We are accepting donations for the […] Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/99-alumni-game91e05a40 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-39dd144bae We want to extend best wishes to Britne’ as she prepares to participate in the AISA All-Star basketball game Friday, 2/22/13, at 6:00 P.M. in Montgomery.  Britne’ has had a great career in basketball at CA and will be a wonderful ambassador for our school at the All-Star game. We also have two cheerleaders who […] Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-39dd144bae https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/the-more-that-you-read-the-more-things-you-will-know-the-more-that-you-learn-the-more-places-youll-go70fe3cfb This week Halle, Luke, Cameron, Keila, Makinlea, Jacob, and Drew are going to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. We read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and are doing special activities to learn how a little caterpillar can transform into a beautiful butterfly. Next week, we will celebrate Dr. Seuss week… be prepared to […] Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/the-more-that-you-read-the-more-things-you-will-know-the-more-that-you-learn-the-more-places-youll-go70fe3cfb https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/alumni-basketball-gamef6e5d14e V/JV  basketball teams will be playing the CA alumni and parents in basketball on March 2nd. The girls’ and women’s game will start at 5 P.M. The boys’ and men’s game will be played after the first game. If you are interested in playing, please call the school. Admissions is $2. The concession stand will […] Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/alumni-basketball-gamef6e5d14e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-winnersf774649d Congratulations  to Mrs. Burton’s fourth grade class for collecting 550 box tops and Ms. Bass’s first and second grade class for collecting 530 soup labels for the month of January. Our winners received a special treat. Thank you goes out to all the Chambers Academy families who have helped collect box tops! We received a […] Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:24:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/box-tops-winnersf774649d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/science-fair-results-local6d64b959    My judges were VERY impressed, and other professors are already volunteering to come and judge next year. Please remember if you are consistently a winner at local, district, or state levels, to put it on any college or scholarship applications. They have found money for average ACTs because of consistent science fair wins!! Elementary […] Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/science-fair-results-local6d64b959 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-38fc82cb21 Congratulations to our local school science fair competitors and especially to our winners who will now advance to district level competition next week.  The array of original projects and work invested was truly impressive.  Read further for “Miss Kim’s” list of categories and winners. Congratulations to Coach McGinty, assistant coaches, and the Lady Rebels basketball […] Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:52:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-38fc82cb21 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/science-fair-setupd8a7d60b Science Fair is next TUESDAY, February 12. All projects must be in place before the first bell rings. The gym will open at 7am. I encourage you to be there well before the 7:30 rush hour. Items needed: CARD TABLE, TRIFOLD, AND REPORT W/ ABSTRACT & LOG BOOK FOR GRADES 7-12. No tables will be […] Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/science-fair-setupd8a7d60b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/ribbit-ribbitea57a398 Monday kicks off our Life Cycle unit. Through video, worksheet, observation, and hands-on learning, Cameron, Jacob, Luke, Keila, Drew, Makinlea, and Halle will learn all about the life cycle of the frog. We will see first hand how a baby frog is formed. The Kindergarten Crew is going to start with a live tadpole and […] Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/ribbit-ribbitea57a398 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-37525e6db6 Congratulations to the girls varsity basketball team for their 2nd place finish in the Region Tournament held in Ashford last weekend.  Only an outstanding shot by an outstanding player from Lakeside kept our ladies from the championship.  A last second 3 point shot in overtime turned a 1 point CA lead into a 2 point […] Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-37525e6db6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/january-ar-readers54d4db63 The following students were the top AR Readers for January, 2013, and will go to lunch on Friday, February 8: Kindergarten – Luke, Halle – 1 point First Grade – Blakelee – 43.6 points Second Grade – Gavin – 15.3 points Third Grade – Bailey – 20.6 points Fourth Grade – Gage – 24.9 points […] Wed, 06 Feb 2013 02:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/january-ar-readers54d4db63 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/beta-club-6ef43ae31 Chambers Academy recently held their Beta Club induction for both the Senior and Junior clubs. Senior present members are: Erin Hughes-President, Autumn White-Vice-President, Britne’ Adams-Secretary, Savannah Sims-Treasurer, Haley Cotter, Jordan Crowder, Aly Lashley, Kathryn Tucker, Skye Walker, Russ Whaley, Austin Harmon, Lindsey Ison, Taylor Mitcham, Zac Slay, Deven Still, and Quadarius Tinsley. New members are […] Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/beta-club-6ef43ae31 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-2a729d7ad We have been working hard with Science Projects over the past several weeks. We have made an Edible Solar System using candy and enjoyed that very much. We made the Earth’s Layers using marshmallows, peanut butter, frosting and crackers. We cut into the Earth’s layers and then discussed each layer and then ate them!!!!! I […] Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/3rd-grade-news-2a729d7ad https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/the-great-outdoors5f2c63fe I recently had the opportunity to attend an in-service training at the Chambers County Agricultural Center. It was a very informative and hands-on workshop. I had the pleasure to hear and see a demonstration by Dr. David Hall, a native to Chambers County, on how wood plays a part in the U.S.  Space Program. I […] Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/the-great-outdoors5f2c63fe https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-360dcb542a Congratulations to the JV boys and girls basketball teams for the successful completion of their seasons.  The girls team finished the season with an excellent 10-3 record, but despite their record and the fact that we were two year defending champions, we were not invited to the state AISA Invitational Tournament.  Coach McGinty and Coach […] Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-360dcb542a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/little-people-need-gloves-bats-and-a-tee-for-pee30e0eff If anyone has old baseball or softball gloves, especially the little kid kind, Ms. Kim’s PE class would appreciate any donations. Same for little softball or baseball bats you have lying around the house. A tee would also be nice, along with some of those rubber softballs.  Thank you! Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/little-people-need-gloves-bats-and-a-tee-for-pee30e0eff https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/turnip-tasting-and-carrot-pulling7c0764fc Classes are hard at working clearing their vegetable beds for early spring planting.  Bugs invaded kindergarten’s turnip green and mustard patch, so instead of spraying pesticides, we decided to start again with another crop (crop rotation).  My little guys had a blast finding turnips, and then we took a few inside to have a raw […] Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/turnip-tasting-and-carrot-pulling7c0764fc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/jr-high-scholars-bowl-has-first-outing3ef7c8bf Junior High Scholars Bowl competed in the first meet of the season last Saturday at LAMP in Montgomery.  With only two veteran players, we didn’t come out on top against the large public schools we played, but considering I had 6 of our total 23 7th & 8th graders versus teams taken from the hundreds […] Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/jr-high-scholars-bowl-has-first-outing3ef7c8bf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/out-of-this-world55886db4 Well, the Kindergarten traveled around the world and learned how to say “hello” in several different languages. Now that they have seen the world up close, it is time to see what it looks like from afar. This week, the students will begin their journey through space and explore the universe. Halle, Luke, Keila, Jacob, […] Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:39:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/out-of-this-world55886db4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/honor-roll-semester-14b025556 1st Grade: A Kole Baker Morgan Newman Blakelee Ray A-B Abby Cain Landon Kirk Malissa Lee   2nd Grade: A-B Gavin Kight Kirsten Osborne   3rd Grade: A Bailey Allen Conor Brown Jacob Brown Wyatt Cain Nic Ford Jenna Fuller Lauren Fuller Lindsey Fuller Natalie Lovelace Mattie Reese A-B Hayden Hurst Kaylyn Keebler   4th […] Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/honor-roll-semester-14b025556 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-3543ae3747 Good luck to our Drama team which will compete in the AISA State Competition on Friday.  We will be represented in three of the four categories. The final home basketball game will be Thursday as we host Cornerstone.  This will be Senior night  as we honor senior players, Aly Lashley and Britne’ Adams.  Senior cheerleaders […] Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-3543ae3747 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/new-date-for-science-fair-february-12th4be03565 Because of conflicts with state basketball tournaments ( where we plan to be) the school’s science fair  has been moved up one day to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th. Thanks for your understanding, and “GO REBELS!!” Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:41:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/new-date-for-science-fair-february-12th4be03565 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/honor-roll-2nd-9-weeksfa52c599 The following students have been named to the second nine weeks Honor Roll. We are very proud of these youngsters, whose presence on the Honor Roll is indicative of their serious approach to education. The first semester Honor Roll will be in the Rebel News next week. 1st Grade “A” Kole Baker Morgan Newman Blakelee […] Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:57:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/honor-roll-2nd-9-weeksfa52c599 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-34fdff81a9 Congratulations to “Miss Jane” and her CA Drama Club.  The group participated in regional drama competition at Glenwood on Wednesday.  Of the four competition categories, CA finished with one first and two seconds.  All members of the cast will compete in Montgomery next Friday, 1/25/13, in the state competition.  Competitors and categories were as follows:  […] Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-34fdff81a9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/hello-heard-around-the-world6aa3b554 Kindergarten is on a mission to learn about different cultures around the world. We will learn about the African, Asian, Hispanic, French, German cultures and many more. By the end of the unit the students will learn at least 10 different ways to say “hello” and “good-bye” in different languages. We will keep you posted […] Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:12:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/hello-heard-around-the-world6aa3b554 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/science-fair-february-13ff33fe27 My most favorite but frantic time of year is here–Science Fair!  We hope you are encouraging your students to pick out experiments in fields of science that most interest them.  In a lot of ways, this is career exploration as each child tailors their projects to the types of science they personally want to explore. […] Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:55:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/science-fair-february-13ff33fe27 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/winter-gardensf6f6ec6a We have thoroughly enjoyed “browsing” our winter vegetables. The fourth grade most recently enjoyed a small broccoli harvest.  We all nibbled on Swiss chard, kale, spinach, radishes, and lettuces.  I know several teachers have enjoyed our turnip greens and mustard. As soon as weather permits, we’ll be pulling out some of our more mature plants […] Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/winter-gardensf6f6ec6a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-33bcb5b61d Welcome back to the second semester of the 2012-13 school year.  I trust that we all had great food, all the gifts we wanted, and quality time spent with our family.  This is indeed a new beginning.  Grades made (or not made) in the first semester are now history.  I urge all students to take […] Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/headmasters-report-33bcb5b61d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/washington-d-c-deadline0dd16157 Any students or parents interested in going to Washington, D.C. in May, 2013 may still sign up at efsmithsonian.com until February 1.  We need to start making final arrangements in rooming, transportation, etc.  Please contact Mrs. Richardson if you have questions or need more information. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/washington-d-c-deadline0dd16157 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/december-top-ar-readers-26bd37a7d The following students are the Top AR Readers for December and will go to lunch at Jack’s on Friday, January 11: First Grade – Blakelee – 23.1 points Second Grade – Gavin – 19.0 points Third Grade – Mattie – 23.9 points Fourth Grade – Abbie – 7.4 points Fifth Grade – Joann – 61.8 […] Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/december-top-ar-readers-26bd37a7d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/resolutions3396e46a We are eight days into the new year, and I was curious as to what my kindergarteners wanted to achieve or learn this year. So I went around the room and asked each student what they want to learn in 2013. Halle and Cameron want to read a whole book on their own; Luke, Makinlea, […] Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2013/resolutions3396e46a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/merry-christmas232aea03 Makinlea, Luke, Halle, Jacob, Keila, Drew, and Cameron are super excited about Christmas and all the presents they are going to get. As the holiday approaches, I keep hearing them say I need this or that…I got an idea and I wanted to show them the difference in what needs and wants are. “You want […] Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/merry-christmas232aea03 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/movember-thanks75436764 The SGA would like to thank everyone who helped make Movember a huge success. Because of you, we were able to raise $186.35, all of which will be used for the cause. Thank you again for helping us to make a difference in the lives of those who need us. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:26:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/movember-thanks75436764 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-294eb8cedc As always, the three weeks before Christmas are extremely busy at Chambers Academy.  Please support our youngsters in as many of their school activities as possible. The most important activity should be preparation for semester exams for students in grades 7-12.  Exams will be Monday through Wednesday, December 17-19.  Monday and Tuesday will be full […] Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-294eb8cedc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/frog-and-toad-week84b176e8 During “Frog and Toad Week”, we listened to Arnold Lobel’s cassette about two very good friends, Frog and Toad. The first graders’ story about Frog and Toad was “The Garden.” The second graders read “Frogs,” by Gail Gibbons, to learn facts about frogs that we didn’t know before. We wrote about our favorite Frog and […] Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/frog-and-toad-week84b176e8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/2012-2013-miss-panacea-winners3c588649 The Student Government Association hosted the annual Miss Panacea pageant on Saturday, December 8. Congratulations to the following winners: Sweetheart Miss Panacea – Halle (K5) Little Jr. Miss Panacea – Abby (1st Grade) Little Miss Panacea – Kaitlyn (4th Grade) Jr. Miss 1st Alternate – Jessica (8th Grade) Jr. Miss Panacea – McKenzie (7th Grade) […] Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/2012-2013-miss-panacea-winners3c588649 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/remember-the-reason-for-the-season8f82415f Makinlea, Cameron, Halle, Keila, Jacob, Drew, and Luke will be learning all about the Reason for the season and why we celebrate Christmas. The kindergarten crew will also learn how to tell time to the half hour. Even though our Christmas vacation is getting closer, this smart bunch of students will not be letting up […] Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/remember-the-reason-for-the-season8f82415f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/november-top-a-r-readers6034f16e First Grade – Blakelee – 20.0 points Second Grade – Gavin – 15.4 points Third Grade – Mattie – 13.9 points Fourth Grade – Gage – 34.0 points Fifth Grade – Joann – 71.0 points Sixth Grade – Gracie – 63.4 points     Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/november-top-a-r-readers6034f16e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/third-grade-newsd99842cc K-3 Grades will be presenting a Christmas Program on Monday, December 17th, at 6 P.M. in the lunchroom. Please make plans to attend and to support our students. For the next two weeks 3rd grade will be learning about how other areas of the world celebrate Christmas. We will tour through Italy, Canada, Sweden, Japan, […] Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/third-grade-newsd99842cc https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/miss-panacea-2fba384f9 Practice for the Miss Panacea pageant will be held Friday during school hours. The pageant is at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday and interviews for contestants in grades 10-12 will be at 5:00 P.M. -The girls who will not be interviewing should be backstage no later than 5:45 P.M. -Due to limited space each girl may […] Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:05:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/miss-panacea-2fba384f9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/merry-go-roundbb11f462 Grades K through 5th will be heading to the Merry-Go-Round on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. The students are ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and share in the spirit of Christmas. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/merry-go-roundbb11f462 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-32481f736e As hard as it is to believe, only 15 days remain in the first semester of the 2012-13 school year.  This is a great time to inventory and see where we stand. Students, you should make sure all make up work has been turned in, all books are in your possession, and you are ready […] Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-32481f736e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/christmas-store84c84493 The Christmas Store will open for business on Monday, December 3rd.  This is a great time for your children to shop for their family and friends.  The prices are always reasonable, and the selection is unbelievable.  The kids always love the Christmas Store. It is a great way for them to feel grown up and […] Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:14:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/christmas-store84c84493 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/10th-grade-field-tripa3f9be47 The 10th grade will be taking a field trip to Carmike Cinemas in Auburn on Wednesday, November 28 to watch the movie “Lincoln.” We will be leaving after 1st period and will return around 4:15. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/10th-grade-field-tripa3f9be47 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-315684bc2f All members of the “CA Family” are encouraged to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holidays and spend quality time with your “other family.”  When we return on November 26, we will have three and a half  hectic weeks prior to the Christmas break.  We hope we can come back rested, healthy, and ready to finish the first […] Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-315684bc2f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/movemberc9a715ed Nearly 32,000 men die every year from prostate cancer, but YOU can help reduce this number. The SGA is celebrating Movember, and we want you to participate. For Movember, all you have to do is grow a mustache. You must pay $5 to grow a mustache, and if you’re a lady or too young to […] Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:22:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/movemberc9a715ed https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/miss-panacea-correction9b4ff3e4 There was an error on the form for Miss Panacea….the registration form AND fee should be turned in no later than Friday, November 16, 2012. These should be turned in to Ms. Black by 7th period. Sorry for any confusion! Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:04:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/miss-panacea-correction9b4ff3e4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you34a8447b The Junior Class would like to thank all of you who bought Butter Braids. The class raised $1030 for the Junior/Senior Prom. Lindsey, Austin, and Deven each sold 20 or more Butter Braids. Awesome job, Junior Class! We also had a very successful raffle at White Plains. We raffled off 39 items. Of course, Ms. […] Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you34a8447b https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/veterans-day-program-5843ce997 Many thanks to our students and teachers for their hours of preparation in making the 2012 Veterans Day program a big success. Our students and teachers are to be commended for a job well done. Thank you again for honoring our brave veterans. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/veterans-day-program-5843ce997 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/fourth-grade-38da292b9 We are “Proud to be an American” and are very thankful for all that attended our program.  We are glad we had the opportunity to show how much we appreciate each person who has served and is serving our country.  We also would like to thank Mrs. Bledsoe for heading up this year’s program and […] Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/fourth-grade-38da292b9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/celebratione08049de The Kindergarten crew would like to wish Jacob a very, very happy 5th birthday!!! Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:16:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/celebratione08049de https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/october-top-ar-readers510b782e First Grade – Abby – 10.3 points Second Grade – Gavin – 12.9 points Third Grade – Mattie – 24.7 points Fourth Grade – Abbie – 17.2 points Fifth Grade – Joann – 87.6 points Sixth Grade – Tate – 53.8 points Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/october-top-ar-readers510b782e https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/veterans-day-program-4eaa2e5a4 Remember to invite your friends and neighbors to our annual Veterans Day program. Students are reminded to wear a solid red, white, or blue shirt with jeans. Our patriotic program will be held Friday, November 9, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chambers Academy gym. Please come and help us honor our veterans. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:51:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/veterans-day-program-4eaa2e5a4 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/what-are-you-thankful-for4791b7ba Kindergarten welcomes the month of November with thoughts of Thanksgiving in their minds. I asked the class, “What are you thankful for?” and many of them replied with the normal, “Candy”, “Toys”, “Mommy”, and “my dog”… With their little minds tuned into what they are thankful for I gave them a challenge. Everyday until Thanksgiving […] Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:06:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/what-are-you-thankful-for4791b7ba https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/in-it-for-blood29b9dc8d This year’s blood drive is going to be a little different. Classes will be competing against one another to get the most donors. Students who are able to give are still encouraged to do so. But students who aren’t able to give can invite parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older brothers and sisters, neighbors, or just […] Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/in-it-for-blood29b9dc8d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-30ed92f55c Hats off to Coach Motley, Coach Smith, Coach Daniel, and the 2012 football Rebels.  It has been what coaches often call a “character building year.”  Victories have been very difficult to come by but these coaches and young men have kept their heads up, continued to work and plan for each game, and refused to […] Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-30ed92f55c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/poinsettia-saled3331645 The Junior Class will be selling poinsettias through November 12. Please see a Junior Class member to order. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:37:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/poinsettia-saled3331645 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/book-fairc06a4ae8 Our fall Book Fair is here! It will be open for preview on Thursday, November 1. Then it will be open for business on Friday, November 2 through Friday, November 9. Please support our Book Fair! Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:08:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/book-fairc06a4ae8 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/veterans-day-program-35e9d2b33 It is almost time for our Veterans Day program. The program will be held Friday, November 9, at 1 P.M.  in the Chambers Academy gym. Our students have been preparing a program to honor our veterans. We ask that your child wears a solid red, white, or blue shirt with jeans. It is important that […] Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/veterans-day-program-35e9d2b33 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/sticks-and-stonesfa01a3a4 Our eighth graders have been in a discussion about words lately. We’ve talked about all sorts of words. Kind words. Harsh words. Encouraging words. Destroying words. They’ve come to understand that our words matter. They have an impact. They can impact lives. Sometimes in a good way, but in many cases in a bad way. […] Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/sticks-and-stonesfa01a3a4 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/trunker-treat-flyer7dfd2f74 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/trunker-treat-flyer7dfd2f74 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-283db8b790 Congratulations to Coach Motley and the CA football Rebels for their exciting 45-42 victory over SMCA last Friday night.  All 15 members of the squad have remained loyal to each other and the team.  This victory is the result of that hard work and perseverance. Please come out to the gym Thursday evening at 7:00 […] Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:49:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-283db8b790 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/chambers-academy-first-nine-weeks-honor-rollf89e9948 Grade 1 “A” Kole Morgan “A-B” Abby Landon Malissa Grade 2 “A-B” Gavin Kirsten Grade 3 “A” Bailey Conor Jacob Nic Jenna Lauren Lindsey Natalie Mattie “A-B” Wyatt Hayden Kaylyn Grade 4 “A” Abbie Brandalon Dean Cade “A-B” Joshua Kaitlyn Jacob Grade 5 “A” Braxton Rebecca Peyton Joann “A-B” Maci Audra Grade 6 “A” Colton […] Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:03:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/chambers-academy-first-nine-weeks-honor-rollf89e9948 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/pumpkin-patch5c5aa2df It’s that time of year again for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch!!! We will be going to Jack-O-Lantern Lane here in Lafayette! We will be heading out on Wednesday, October 31, 2012! There will be hay rides, a moon walk, slide, train, food, and pumpkins! Kindergarten through fifth grade will be attending! We […] Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/pumpkin-patch5c5aa2df https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/7th-honor-rolle56e6bda Congratulations to my 7th grade homeroom for such a great academic start! A Honor Roll..Mariah.  A-B Honor Roll…Reed, Jessica, Tori, McKenzie , Brinson, Blake.  Others are very, very close…Well done! Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/7th-honor-rolle56e6bda https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/work-dayb6c7f302 We have set Saturday, November 3rd as a work day at Chambers Academy.  We are going to be landscaping the gym and finishing the light project in the school.  We will need electricians for the light project and foot guys to help them out.  We will be needing labor for planting, weeding, and laying pinestraw.  […] Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:40:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/work-dayb6c7f302 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-27c7eb6677 Parents, you should have the first nine weeks report card in your child’s possession TODAY.  Please review the report, sign it and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher ASAP.  If you have concerns about specific grades, you should contact the teacher or arrange a conference through the office.  In extreme cases, parents will be […] Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:30:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-27c7eb6677 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/robot-toothbrushesdf2676bc The oil industry can rest easy knowing that we have a group of budding engineers here at Chambers Academy to clean their messes. We teamed up with 4-H for our first ever “Ecobot Challenge”. The objective was to clean a model “oil spill” using a robot made out of the head of a toothbrush. Students […] Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:07:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/robot-toothbrushesdf2676bc thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/trunker-treat5fbd429d Trunker Treat will be Thursday, October 25th at 6pm before the Black Light Pep Rally/Senior Night. It will be on the outside court at the gym. We are having the pumpkin carving contest and a costume contest. There will also be concessions. Please come out and have a great time with us! Also, if you’re […] Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/trunker-treat5fbd429d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/blood-drive-249b49f73 The SGA will be hosting a LifeSouth blood drive on November 5th. There will be a bit of friendly competition involved in this year’s blood drive. Details will come soon. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/blood-drive-249b49f73 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/miss-panacea-pageant29c14329 The SGA will be hosting the annual Miss Panacea pageant on December 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be posted soon with a practice schedule attached. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Black! Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/miss-panacea-pageant29c14329 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/telling-time34603c80 Tick, tock around the clock, the kindergartners have done it again! They have mastered yet another major skill.  They can tell time to the hour. They are learning how to count by fives and how a clock works. Makinlea, Halle, Jacob, Drew, Keila, Cameron, and Luke are some time telling geniuses! Also, the kindergarten crew […] Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/telling-time34603c80 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/gardens-growing-well-until-deer-found-them26950943 A study in projectile motion of either an arrow or a hot piece of lead may be the next order in science enrichment!  Our gardens were looking gorgeous until the deer and possibly rabbits found them. In an informal science fair experiment, we have discovered that when given a choice, varmits prefer broccoli and cauliflower […] Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/gardens-growing-well-until-deer-found-them26950943 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/chicks-hatching939b9e23 It’s a busy day in the science lab…chicks are hatching…and students can’t stay away. From seniors to kindergartners and even teachers, it’s a revolving door policy. We’re all as excited as any new parents. Actually, it’s more like a chick hatching pep rally with continual “Come on little guy! You can do it!” closely followed […] Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:18:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/chicks-hatching939b9e23 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-26bc4871b0 Many thanks to the scores of CA family members who put in the time and effort to make the 2012 White Plains Country Fair a success. We were blessed with perfect weather and nice crowds to enjoy the fair as well as the Rodeo. While too many people contributed to name them all, I would […] Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-26bc4871b0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/condolences0b6a2632 Chambers Academy extends condolences to the family and friends of Kevin Brown, a member of the CA family. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/condolences0b6a2632 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-wrap-upda08861f The White Plains Country Fair was a great success! Thanks to all who helped pull it off. We will be having just one more White Plains meeting. We will be meeting at Monte Alban at 6:30 on Thursday to go over how things went and see what adjustments we need to make for next year. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:42:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-wrap-upda08861f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/more-raffle-items6ff4537f The following items have been added to the raffle list: Switchkix Folding Scooter Swim Center Family Pool Handmade  Picnic Table By Stephen Sheppard Donation By Roanoke Ace Home Center Alabama Tote Bag, Alabama Hat, Alabama Blanket, Alabama “A” Laser Tag, Alabama Santa Claus, & Alabama Insulated Cup Huntin’ Turkey Bucket, Flextone Game Calls, Hecklin’ Hen […] Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/more-raffle-items6ff4537f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/tis-the-season-for-apples955c77ef Crunchy, juicy, and sweet are some of the words the kindergarten used to describe apples! This week Halle, Keila, Jacob, Drew, Makinlea, Cameron, and Luke are learning about Johnny Appleseed and all there is to know about apples! We have explored how apples look, taste, sound, smell, feel, and now how they grow! We know […] Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:58:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/tis-the-season-for-apples955c77ef https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/september-top-ar-readers7ae7add0 First Grade – Landon – 7.6 points Second Grade – Gavin  – 13.8 points Third Grade – Mattie – 12.3 points Fourth Grade – Dean – 17.0  points Fifth Grade – Joann – 91.9 points Sixth Grade – Tate – 73.5 points Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:59:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/september-top-ar-readers7ae7add0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-25e7c292a6 Homecoming 2012 is over!  We had a great week in all areas except final score of the football game.  We had a very nice crowd of past graduates and just friends of the school.  A big thank you is extended to Miss Jane for orchestrating the week and especially the halftime festivities.  As usual, everything […] Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-25e7c292a6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/homecoming-370ee9019 Chambers Academy Homecoming week was so exciting!! To start the week off the Varsity Cheerleaders did a great job decorating the school.  Everyone had fun dressing up in our theme days.  The winners of our dress up  days, each with 100%, are 3rd (Harry), 4th (Burton),  5th (Bledsoe), and 9th (Black).    All the door […] Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:46:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/homecoming-370ee9019 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/junior-class-2e40114b9 The Junior class is working hard to make money for their Prom.  They are painting faces on game days, sold links for a spirit chain, selling chances for a cake at home games, sponsored the Homecoming dance, selling Butter Braid-frozen pastry dough, and will sponsor the Cow Patty Bingo at the White Plains Country Fair. […] Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:38:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/junior-class-2e40114b9 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/senior-night-283484a06 Friday night, October 12, our senior football players and cheerleaders and their parents will be recognized before the game on the field. Our seniors are: Justin, Russ, Zac, Aly, Autumn, Savannah, Jordan, Emily, and Haley.  We will be selling Senior night t-shirts and sweatshirts this week and orders are due by Monday at 9am SHARP. […] Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:33:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/senior-night-283484a06 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/cake-walk8d6b5275 Bakers, we need help! Can you bring a sweet to the fair for the cake walk on Saturday? Click on the flyer below for details.     Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/cake-walk8d6b5275 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/junior-class-fundraiserdf7edb80 The junior class is selling “Butter Braid” pastries. These items come frozen. You let them rise and then bake. How easy and convenient! There are different flavors: apple, blueberry & cream cheese, cinnamon, cream cheese, almond creme, and strawberry & cream cheese. Each butter braid is $12. You may only pre-order these pastries through a […] Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:44:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/junior-class-fundraiserdf7edb80 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/box-tops-and-soup-labelsbde51188 Congratulations go out to Mrs. Harry’s third grade class for having the most box tops (543) and Mrs. Bledsoe’s class for having the most soup labels (644) for the months of August and September. Thank you to all those who contributed to helping us collect these items. We received a check for our box tops […] Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/box-tops-and-soup-labelsbde51188 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/raffle-prize-updateb50fd0e0 This is an updated list of raffle prizes. Remember, only $5.00 per ticket. And students get a free ticket for every 5 sold! 43″ Samsung Flat Screen TV Auburn Thermal Tote, Auburn Purse, Auburn Cutting Board, Auburn Luggage Tag, 2010 BCS National Championship Decal, & More Alabama Tablet/Notebook Protector, Alabama Shirt Adult Medium, Alabama 3 […] Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:19:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/raffle-prize-updateb50fd0e0 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-notes-2c84c32cd Homecoming week is underway! Many thanks are extended to the cheerleaders who have decorated our school and been leaders in a spirited week. We have had great participation in our dress up days with everything from superheroes to zombies roaming the halls. Our Homecoming bonfire will be Thursday night at 7pm beside the gym. All […] Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:56:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-notes-2c84c32cd https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/3rd-grade-news3acd2a6a Homecoming Representatives are: Jenna Fuller & Jacob Brown. Next week we will be having a worm race during a Science Activity, so let’s get our worms ready!!! Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:09:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/3rd-grade-news3acd2a6a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/homecoming-week-kindergartenb513920d Kindergarten is very excited to celebrate their very first homecoming as “Big Kids”. They are ready to show their spirit and prove to the CA family that they LOVE their Rebels! Keep an eye out for the little guys all dressed up for Spirit Week! GO REBELS!!! Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:48:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/homecoming-week-kindergartenb513920d https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-updatedca53c11 Want to help with White Plains but not sure how? Here’s a list of easy things you can help with: Please bring cakes for the cake walk and baked goods to the school Friday, Oct 5th. If you are not into baking, we will also need drinks to sell. Please drop a case of coke […] Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-updatedca53c11 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-rafflececc7d09  These are items for the White Plains raffle. High school students will need to pick their tickets up in the office. It is important that you put your child’s name on the envelope when turning in tickets and money. We will be coming around to the classrooms to pick up tickets and money on Thursday […] Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:43:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-rafflececc7d09 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-24c5e8c01a The CA Booster Club will be selling BBQ chicken plates at the gym this Saturday, 9/22/12.  At only $7.00 per plate, this is a great football game day meal.  Dad, give Mom a day off from lunch cooking, send her shopping after lunch, and enjoy football with no dishes to wash. Remember that CA athletics […] Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-24c5e8c01a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/planting-week4a3208b8 We’re so excited!   We worked hard last week getting our beds dug up and compost turned into each of our vegetable beds.  Thanks to Mr. Phil and to the Tucker family for getting those composted “stall pickings” to us.  The soil looks and feels great! Kindergarten got mustard and turnip greens in on Monday, while […] Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:36:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/planting-week4a3208b8 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/pocket-change-for-produce88fb6b55   Please help us out by cleaning those spare coins out of your purses, pockets, couches, tops of dryers, and car ash trays and donating them to our Vegetable Garden Fund.  We’re pooling our money and using it to buy plants, seeds, fertilizer, and mulch for our class gardens.  Our goal is to raise lots […] Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/pocket-change-for-produce88fb6b55 thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/stop-drop-and-rollf63f7f64 The kindergarteners are safety experts now! They have learned about fire, home, and water safety. If you ask any of the little guys, they will be able to tell you what to do in case of an emergency. They have learned how to dial 9-1-1 and how to stop, drop, and roll! Jacob, a future […] Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:11:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/stop-drop-and-rollf63f7f64 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/homecomingb36f9bb2 Our homecoming game is Friday, September 28.  We play the Cornerstone Chargers. The game starts at 7:00. Our home rooms must have their homecoming theme doors up by Friday, September 21.  Our homecoming dress-up days are: Monday-Pajama Day, Tuesday-Variety Day (each class picks a different theme for that day), Wednesday-Tacky Day, Thursday-Camouflage Day, and Friday-Blue/White Spirit […] Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:01:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/homecomingb36f9bb2 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/abigthanks49ff6ff5 I would like to give a huge “Thanks” for all of the parents who brought items for Grandparents Day. I would like to especially thank Tanya Lovelace, Brooke Tarver, and April Baker for helping me set up and clean afterwards. We greatly appreciate all of the hard work our teachers did for entertainment as well! […] Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:53:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/abigthanks49ff6ff5 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/fifth-grade-6f85c31ad We would like to share our terrific news!  All Fifth Graders met their AR goals for the month of August.  These students are Braxton, Maci, Rebecca, Peyton, Joann, Garrett, Audra, and Donna.  Joann was our top AR reader for August.  Spelling Bee winners are Braxton and Audra.  Keep up the good work! Our homecoming representatives […] Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/fifth-grade-6f85c31ad https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/lets-go-see-our-grandparents308c201c Cameron, Halle, Drew, Luke, Makinlea, Keila, and Jacob all helped Chambers Academy celebrate Grandparent’s Day Monday, September 10, 2012. They sang songs, colored pictures, made cards, and painted a big banner for the grandparents. They welcomed their grandparent’s with open arms. The kindergarten crew was more than excited to help decorate and prepare for the […] Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:20:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/lets-go-see-our-grandparents308c201c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-23dd54fa8f On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to extend thanks to our SGA for a wonderful breakfast this morning.  Some of us don’t need the extra calories but, we enjoy it anyway. Thanks again, SGA!! Parents are advised to be on the lookout for first nine weeks progress reports which will go […] Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-23dd54fa8f https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/online-grades8d511538 We’re almost ready for parents and students to be able to check grades online! Our teachers have been entering attendance, lunch counts, and grades into their computers for weeks now. There’s just a little more setup to do to give you access. We will send information home with Progress Reports on how to do that. […] Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:50:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/online-grades8d511538 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-country-fair-update-2c1f63e1e Don’t forget we have joined up with the rodeo this year and moved to the Chambers County Livestock Arena. This year’s cook-off at the fair will be a “Road Kill Cook-off”. We will be cooking things that could be killed on the road. This can include venison, chicken, pork, beef and many more. Please see […] Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:02:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/white-plains-country-fair-update-2c1f63e1e thumbnail https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/top-ar-readers-for-august79cbf8ee First Grade – Kole – 5.9 points Second Grade – Gavin – 18.1 points Third Grade – Mattie – 18.6 points Fourth Grade – Abbie – 4.8 points Fifth Grade – Joann – 190.3 points Sixth Grade – Gracie – 105.8 points   Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:54:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/top-ar-readers-for-august79cbf8ee https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/fifth-grade-45fd40c8c Welcome back Fifth Grade Rebels!  We”re off to a great start.  Our fantastic Fifth Graders are:  Braxton, Maci, Rebecca, Peyton, Joann, Garrett, Audra,  and Donna. Students have completed their Star Test and are excited about earning AR points.  The race is on! Our CA girls are:  Donna, Peyton, and Maci.  Go Rebels! Thank you, students […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:47:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/fifth-grade-45fd40c8c https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/k-5-thru-2nd-peaa880d79 Wow! Those little guys can sure give me a good workout! We’re all doing our best to get fit while having lots of fun. Weekly PE schedule for my little people is as follows: Monday–workout day with strength and stretching exercises Tuesday–kids workout tapes (yoga/aerobics) Walkabout Wednesday–we hit the baseball field with all kinds of […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:45:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/k-5-thru-2nd-peaa880d79 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-217865d9c6 Please accept the belated “Welcome Back!”  We have had a great start to the 2012-13 school year.  Our new staff members and new students have meshed into the CA family and we look forward to a tremendous academic year. We have all been saddened by the recent passing of Mr. Scott Langley.  Mr. Langley has […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:34:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/headmasters-report-217865d9c6 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/science-fair-february-20138b7726cf Don’t forget that you can go ahead and collect data from biology science fair projects now.  This is a great time to do any plant experiments so you won’t have to deal with grow lights.  Just take plenty of pics and keep up with your number data for next February.  Any bug or worm studies […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:31:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/science-fair-february-20138b7726cf https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/science-enrichment-gardening7f55dfda The beginning of school means taking care of a summer of neglected gardens. (Maybe we can just call it “allowing them to lie fallow”.) First lessons learned are 1) pull it up by the roots or it comes back, and 2) “No. Once a zinnia is pulled up, it doesn’t do much good to replant […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:29:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/science-enrichment-gardening7f55dfda https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/4th-grade-newsae78a433 We would like to welcome our new students to the 4th grade. They are Kaitlyn  and Michael. We know it won’t be long until you feel as though you have always been here. Our lone Spelling Bee Winner this week is Brandalon. She got a special prize for being the only BEE left. Congrats!!! Our […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:25:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/4th-grade-newsae78a433 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/seventh-grade-29117c97a Seventh graders held recent class elections.  I was very proud of the number who put themselves out there to serve.  Though many were disappointed when not elected to the position they wanted, they handled it well and jumped right in to volunteer to help out anyway.  Well done, parents! Student Government Association Representatives:  Tori & […] Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:23:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/seventh-grade-29117c97a https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/kindergarten-technology2257de87 We may be young, but we know our stuff! Kindergarten loves technology! We have a Smartboard in our room, and we use it for almost all our lessons! We get to sign-in using the board and practice our handwriting skills! We are so grateful for the technology that Chambers Academy has blessed our room with! […] Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:15:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/kindergarten-technology2257de87 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/the-annual-staff-needs-your-help8306f626 The Annual Staff is beginning to put together another yearbook. We will be including a summer page once again this year. If you want to be on this page, please get a picture to us by any of the following ways: 1. email to mtaylor@chambersacademy.com 2. bring the memory card from your camera to Mrs. […] Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:13:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/the-annual-staff-needs-your-help8306f626 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/sixth-grade-4ee74ef14 The Sixth Graders are getting a wonderful start to their school year.  Colton, Landon, Mitchell, Tate, and Shelby are happy to have Gracie back with them. The first week has been very busy!  We have learned how to fold, raise, and lower the flag and consider it a privilege to do this for Chambers Academy. […] Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:10:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/sixth-grade-4ee74ef14 https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/kindergarten1332ad6c Kindergarten has started off with a BANG!!! Makinlea, Lauren, Luke, Cameron, Drew, Halle, and Keila are all learning new things. On Monday, August 13, 2012, we went on a hunt for our missing gingerbread men. We looked up and down the halls. We visited all the classrooms…. They were nowhere to be found! We finally […] Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:21:00 GMT laurie.phillips@chambersacademy.com (Laura Phillips) https://www.chambersacademy.com/2012/kindergarten1332ad6c