We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to: (a) develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew 2:37-39; (b) master the basic academic skills; (c) value labor, physical and mental (d) cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended. Excerpt from BCA Mission Statement.

Dear friend:  

Battle Creek Academy continues to maintain a strong music program. Last issue of the Friday Facts we considered the life skills that are gained through a study and practice of the musical arts. Our music teacher furthers this insight:

“Academically speaking, there seems to be an advantage for the student who has learned to master making music.  It is amazing to read the studies of the correlation of student learning processes and music with the brain in mind.   In scientific studies it has been said that “Music stands head and shoulders about other disciplines in its likely impact on overall learning.” (Music with the Brain in Mind by Eric Jensen , Corwin Press (2000)).

Music is a very personal thing. As a community we understand its importance in praise and worship and thankfully God created us as emotional beings that can express ourselves in our music.  The continuing goal of our bands is to create music worthy of praise to God and to use the talents He has given us. “Music making forces us to create, reflect, bare our souls, ponder, and react in new ways.” (True Education by Ellen G. White).”

Join us for vespers and music at the Tabernacle SDA Church this Sabbath (27th February) at 5pm. For those with a sweet tooth, that night an ice-cream social will be held in the gym.

But more than music happens at BCA. Here is a snapshot of the other areas of ministry we do here:

Mission Emphasis Week: Please return the mission service forms by MONDAY, 1^st MARCH.

Week of Prayer: The high school students are not only conducting their own chapel sessions all week, but they were also doing this for the elementary school students! A variety of song, stories, drama, and the spoken word was used to draw our minds to Jesus. The theme of our week of prayer was "You Decide." The focus was on making right choices and the choice for Jesus, regardless of your age level.

Grade K-1: The elementary school’s theme for the year continues to be, “Build An Ark.”  An important sub-theme for our class has been that we do our best for Jesus.  Noah did his best and that gives us purpose for our goals.  We are also working at being servant leaders and helping others.  Our weekly song-over-the-phone “Sweet Jesus” to shut-ins has not gotten old.  In addition, we all have personal goals that we are working towards, and meeting those goals means receiving simple rewards like coins to spend in the classroom store.  As I re-evaluate our classroom goals and the goals I have for each student, I ask myself again: are we still building that ark? That is, are we building a relationship with Jesus?  By the grace of God, that’s our goal at BCA.

Our Need: The Fourth and Fifth Grade class is in need of a DVD player.  If you are willing to donate one or have an extra one you don’t need please contact Charlene Lavallee. Thank you! 

Free to Good Homes: Battle Creek Academy has three upright pianos that are in need of new homes by March 31. If you are interested in providing a home for a piano, please call the school office at 965-1278.

Preparation for School Evaluation

·         Constituents Work Bee Day (Sunday, March 28): Our school evaluation by the North American Division will soon be here (April 11-14). We invite you to help us to make BCA shine! From 9 am – 12 pm, let’s work together to give BCA that extra sparkle.

·         Student Helper Bee Day (Thursday, April 8): Our students are always eager to help and we want to give them that opportunity. For part of the latter part of the school day students will be supervised to help give BCA that extra sparkle.