What would a party be without games and goodies? TKAP students played bean bag pumpkin toss, pin the stem on the pumpkin, roll the pumpkin and many more. The rainy weather didn’t put a damper on the festivities at the Palm Beach Gardens campus. “We still had our pumpkin hunt and talked all about pumpkins,” said Barbara Kulp, who teaches the three-year-olds’ class. The pumpkin hunt had the children scrambling to find as many pumpkins as they could. The stick horse race and pumpkin relay provided some healthy competition for the youngsters. Even snack-time followed the pumpkin theme. Students decorated sugar cookies to look like pumpkins and gave their taste buds a try of pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread.

The pumpkin party kicks off a special time of year for The King’s Academy Preschool students and teachers. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, TKAP students are sure to do a lot of learning, exploring and creating over the next few months.

Because Mrs. Feick and Mrs. Parmar believe that toddlers find security in structure, each day follows a routine that is familiar to the children. The toddlers begin their day with open learning centers, where they are encouraged by their teachers to explore and interact.  “Toddlers understand more than you think and even if they can’t fully comprehend what you are teaching them they will still remember some part of the concept that another teacher can build on later,” explains Mrs. Parmar.

After their morning snack and clean up time, the young friends gather together for captivating stories and silly songs. The age-appropriate playground allows the toddlers the chance to get the wiggles out and socialize before a daily sign language lesson, which provides the children with techniques to help them express themselves and strengthen their communication skills. After lunch, the toddlers unwind for a refreshing nap and then it’s on to more activities.

“I want to instill a joy of learning in my students and I believe that good habits start young,” says Mrs. Parmar. Encouraging their students to delight in learning and teaching them the skills they need during their preschool years are a part of everything Mrs. Feick and Mrs. Parmar do with their little learners.

For more information about the toddler class at the Royal Palm Beach location, please contact Mary Dulkowski at 561-686-4244.

The offense was led once again by senior tailback Brian Grove who had 137 yards on 23 carries behind a dominating offensive line.  The Lions led 14-0 after the first quarter on two Grove runs.  In the third quarter Grove’s 16 yard run put the Lions up 21-0 and a 35 yard field goal by sophomore Paul Schumacher.  In the 4^th quarter the Lions tacked on 7 more points on sophomore Garrett Larson’s 49 yard run to make the final score 31-0.

The defense stepped up in a big way limiting the speed of Pahokee by holding them to 205 total yards.  The defensive backs came up big with 4 total interceptions, 2 by senior Chris Machiela, 1 by junior Marcus Houston and 1 by senior Zack Lowe.  The Lion defense tallied its second shut-out of the year with the victory.

This Friday is homecoming as the Lions face off against non-district opponent Pine Crest of Boca.  Game time is 7:00 pm at Kahlert Stadium, come out and support the Lions as they continue their surge toward the playoffs.

For more than 40 years, The King’s Academy has prepared student leaders to succeed in higher education.  The College Counseling Department at King’s, consisting of Director Heather Najmabadi and College Counselor Clifford Mack, assists TKA students and their families with college preparatory scheduling, college identification and application process as well as advising them on securing financial aid.  The King’s Academy’s Class of 2011 boasted a 100-percent acceptance rate into some of America’s finest institutions of higher learning including: Auburn University, Boston College, Clemson University, Emory University, Florida State University, George Mason University, Hofstra University, the University of Denver, the University of Florida, the University of Massachusetts, and the University of Tennessee. The class also received more than $5.1 million in scholarships and had an impressive average scholarship award of over $54,000 per graduate.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. More information about The King’s Academy is available online at http://www.TKA.net.

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Following her Master’s Degree, Laura intends to attend medical school and pursue a career in primary care, focusing on pediatric patients with limited access to health care.  Her father, Ben Bassett stated, “Laura’s success academically and how prepared she felt for Harvard’s classes really is a great testament to TKA.  As parents, we appreciate the level of dedication shown by those at The King’s Academy.”  Laura added, “TKA provided me with opportunities to challenge myself academically, which prepared me for the intensive coursework at Harvard.  I most value the well-rounded education that I received at TKA, which included participating in a wide range of extracurricular activities, growing socially and being nurtured spiritually by teachers and staff.”  Mr. Kevin Colling, Headmaster of The King’s Academy, acknowledged, “We are extremely proud of Laura and her accomplishments and expect many more successes in her future.  TKA has always endeavored to present the most challenging college preparatory curriculum in a faith-based environment coupled with outstanding extracurricular activities, all of which Laura was a beneficiary.  To that end, this year we are excited to add Mandarin Chinese to our foreign language offerings as well as Lacrosse to our athletics department.”

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. More information about The King’s Academy is available online at http://www.TKA.net.

Each year, The Friends of Wellington Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. and the Medical Staff of Wellington Regional present 10 student scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing careers in the healthcare field.

After reviewing dozens of applications from local high school seniors, the Scholarship Committee comprised of Nancy Tuccinardi, Morris Ball, Adrienne Bender, Dolly Friedman, Roberta Privalle and Chris and Bea Fries interviewed the students.  Following a thorough review of their academic profiles, personal recommendations and financial need-related information, ten deserving seniors were selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship award.

As it turns out, Bria L. Robinson of The King’s Academy was chosen as one of these scholarship recipients. Great job!

Wellington Amphitheater

If you’re looking for free, family-friendly entertainment, Wellington has the perfect solution. On Saturday, April 2nd, local schools will bring a mix of action and music to Wellington’s Amphitheater for A Touch of Broadway: A Musical Revue. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., drama students will perform two acts each from the following musicals:

• Elbridge Gale Elementary School – High School Musical
• Wellington Christian School – Little Women, the Broadway Musical
• The King’s Academy – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
• Palm Beach Central High School – The Wedding Singer

A Touch of Broadway: A Musical Revue is ideal for children and adults alike who enjoy the arts or theatrical performances. Each school will perform for approximately 30 minutes. Residents are strongly encouraged to bring their own seating and refreshments will be available for purchase.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

The TKA 2 Go Android app is a sequel release to the TKA 2 Go iPhone app released in September 2010. Again, TKA takes another step toward their goal of consistently being on the cutting-edge of technology.  Randy Martin, CFO at The King’s Academy, explained, “We believe that the best schools are built on great communication, so we are excited that TKA 2 GO allows TKA parents, students, alumni, and friends to interact with their School anywhere and at any time.”

TKA 2 GO is a free download and offers numerous user-friendly features including:

* TKA News provides up-to-date articles about what’s happening at The King’s Academy.
* My TKA – this feature is powered by Renweb and provides parents and students with secure, personalized lesson plans, homework assignments, and grades as well as school calendars, announcements, and account information.
* Talk2TKA – a new feature to the Android app, it facilitates two-way communication as TKA families and friends can provide useful feedback about their School experiences.
* Find TKA – a feature providing maps and real-time driving directions to all six of TKA’s school and preschool campuses.
* TKA TV houses downloadable video clips about The King’s Academy and TKA Preschool.
* Prayer Requests – the new TKA Android app also allows users to send in prayer requests to the school.

Links to The King’s Academy’s websites (www.TKA.net, www.TKAClewiston.net, and www.TKALions.net, www.TKAOnline.net), School and alumni Facebook pages, and multiple Twitter feeds are also available using the TKA Links feature of TKA 2 GO.

The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, its Clewiston campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach. More information about The King’s Academy is available online at http://www.TKA.net.

While in San Ramon, the students were divided into teams to share Biblical stories, testimonies,
songs, crafts, and activities with over 200 children in need. These activities were a component
of Pura Vida’s strategic plan to impact local communities with free education opportunities and
with the gospel of Christ. Students were encouraged to put their personal faith into action by
serving families and used their Spanish language skills to communicate effectively.

After serving, the students spent their final day experiencing the Costa Rican rain forest. A
canopy tour zip line, a visit to a volcano and hot springs, and a tasting of typical native foods
provided the trip’s final highlights. King’s students often return from the School’s service trips
with different perspectives and attitudes as well as a continued desire to share their faith and
serve others. This trip was no exception. A number of students indicated their desire to return to
Costa Rica next year.

Mrs. Fatima Silva, TKA Spanish teacher, Mr. Jeff Gentry, academic counselor, Mrs. Michelle
Kolar, director of student life, and Dr. Charlene Urso, mathematics teacher, also accompanied
the students on the trip.

Public schools offer a generic education where every student in any public school across the country use the same textbooks, learn the same things and take similar exams. It’s basically a one size fits all.

Private schools allow greater flexibility and almost no two private schools offer the exact same curriculum. They may have more frequent field trips, different types of examinations, or even offer subjects that no other schools offer. This is probably why private school students tend to do better academically when compared to their counterparts in public schools.

Another major difference between private and public schools is religious affiliation. While public schools do not have any religious affiliation, many private schools do. For example, The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida is a non-denominational private Christian school. These schools not only devote themselves to academic excellence, but also nurture their students’ religious beliefs and instill greater moral values and ethical standards.

However, one thing that people often have an issue with when it comes to private schools is the cost of tuition. Since private schools are not funded by the local government, they have to raise their own money through investors, grants, donations and of course, high tuition fees. According to a poll taken in 2009, the average tuition fee for a private school in the US is about $17,441 per year – definitely no small change.

Given the higher flexibility and attention given for students in a private school, it’s easy to see why the cost is higher. As with anything else, you get what you pay for and in this case, you get quality education for your children.

The King’s Academy Preschool started in 2008 to serve 2- and 3-year-olds before they reach the kindergarten level at the main campus near Royal Palm Beach.

The academy announced the August opening of a new campus in Boynton Beach at Center Pointe Church, 1275 Gateway Blvd. The new preschool will open with room for 40 students, with expansion possibilities for more than 100.

Randy Martin, CFO of The King’s Academy, said this would be the fifth satellite location that will feed into the main campus, once the students are old enough.

“It’s just not day care,” he said. “There is an academic program with learning components, which include foreign language and physical education.”

Martin said there are about 125 students enrolled in the satellite campuses around the county.

The preschool’s instructional program is based on the belief that children learn through play, play is their work.

Curriculum offered includes art, science, home, building, pretend play, writing, simple math, fine motor skills and manipulative development, interactive play and movement, behavior and manners teaching, letters, shapes, colors, numbers and opposites.

Mary Dulkowski, director of The King’s Academy’s preschools, said the school is excited about the move into Boynton Beach and that staff is the biggest element that makes her school so special.

“I came in here as a mom and this just becomes a family,” she said. “Most of the teachers here are moms of children on campus. It is a nurturing atmosphere.”

She said some unique classes offered include sign language, Spanish and music classes with instruments.

The King’s Academy main campus serves about 1,200 students from preschool through 12th grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Other satellite preschool campuses are in Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach.

Visit http://www.TKAP.net for information.