CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! BCHS seniors, class of 2009, graduation ceremony Friday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. 8th Grade promotional ceremony, Thursday, June 11th at 4:00 p.m.

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ALPHA BEACON ON THE WEB
Posted on the GreatSchools.net website
August 4, 2008

Alpha Beacon Christian School is an incredible academic institution. We had our boy there for two years and by the end of kindergarten he knew how to read and write (in cursive). They really welcome you and make you feel part of the family. They know you and your children by your first name. They emphasize children to treat each other with love and respect.
Their religious foundations are the best, would not want them any other way. If you want your children to academic and spiritually succeed, send them to ABC. We would consider coming back in the future and know that we will be welcomed with open arms.

Submitted by a parent

	SPELLING BEE FINALIST
	Bryan Tan, a 6th Grader, placed 13th overall in the ACSI national spelling bee held in Washington, D.C. Forty-six students up to 8th Grade competed in the nation's captital. Way to go Bryan!

Did You Know? … Mrs. Mary Ishiki leads Parent Prayer Meeting on Fridays at 8:35 am … The 4th Grade class attended the "49er Camp" at the Gold Bug Park and Mine, where they experienced some outdoor fun with panning for gold at the nearby river. Our students learned about the history of the early gold mining period in California history as they visited the place where gold was discovered in Coloma on January 24, 1848, which sparked the California Gold Rush. … The high school band Lighthouse performed at our Open House on May 7th. Click here to view a short clip of the performance. … Beacon's 8th grade speech meet team (pictured to the right) received the gold medal for their superior score. Mrs.Gates teaches Performing Arts and each year the junior highers bring out their creativity through skits using puppets.

	Alumni News
	Kristina Gates (class of 2004) graduated from Bethany University on May 3, 2008. Kristina was awarded the Women's Basketball team's Most Valuable Player award.
	Daniel Grant (class 2000) and his bride Melissa, were honored at a wedding reception on October 18 at Grace Bible Church in Redwood City. Daniel received the Paul Award for Servanthood when he attended Beacon Christian.

Does Your Company Match?
Several companies have matched donations given to Alpha Beacon Christian School in the past year. Find out if your company will do the same and you will be blessed as well!