News -- Week of Nov. 3
- Legacy Academy
- 2 days ago
- 6 min read
Founder's Note
We've completed one quarter of the school year. It is amazing how quickly time goes by. The old saying feels so true, "The days are long, but the years are short!" I recently attended a dinner for the Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch. It takes children who are troubled or have no place to go and places them in a home. They live in a family setting with house parents and other children. There are multiple homes on site. They talked about resetting and normalizing life for each child meant eliminating screen time if they weren't 16 yet, and tremendously reducing and regulating it if they are 16. They focus on meals together, homework together, and getting the kids involved in multiple activities. The statement was, "They're not in trouble when they're tired!" They especially look for physically challenging activities. Students are involved in farm work, team sports, and other competitions. They're learning discipline, how to work with authority, how to work with others and as a team, and how to face challenges and adversity. The world and technology have changed, but the Biblical values of raising children and common sense are the same as always. It made me think how fortunate we are to have our school community and the opportunity to raise our kids together, working hard and playing hard! Keep at it, parents! The Lord sees you, and we are always praying for you!
THIS WEEK:
Nov 4 | ACT Fall Test ( Grades 9th-12th )
Nov 4 | Basketball Game @ Oden ( JG, SG, SB )
Nov 5 | Legacy 4H Meeting
Nov 6 | Basketball Game @ Garrett Memorial (JB, SG, SB )
Nov 7 | Basketball Game @ Umpire (JG/SG/SB)
NEXT WEEK:
Nov 10 | Basketball Game @ Home against Garrett ( JG, SG, SB )
Nov 13 | Oratory & Student Showcase
Nov 14 - 15 | Trinity Christian Invitational ( Paris, Texas ) (SB Only)
LOOKING AHEAD:
Nov 17 | Basketball Game @ Trinity ( JB, SG, SB )
Nov 18 | Basketball Game @ Home against Hawthorn( SG, SB )
Nov 20 | Picture Retake Day
Nov 21 | Thanksgiving Celebration ( Early Dismissal @ 11:00 )
Nov 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break!
Athletics:
Basketball Details for the Week:
Warrior Basketball is in full swing, and our teams are already giving it their all on the court!
This week is a busier week on the schedule with three games. Fortunately, Umpire and Hope are both nearby and will make for short road trips. Next week will be a lighter week with one regular game and the SB's participating in a tournament at the end of the week.
BB Practice This Week
M: Senior Teams
W: All Teams Practice
Games This Week:
Tuesday, November 4th
JG/SG/SB @ Oden High School
Address to the gym as follows:
135 School Dr.
Oden, AR 71961
Bus will leave the school around 2:30 PM.
Thursday, November 6th
JB/SG/SB @ Garrett Memorial
Address to the gym as follows:
1 Genesis Dr.
Hope, AR 71801
Bus will leave the school around 3 PM.
Friday, November 7th
JG/SG/SB @ Umpire High School
Address to the gym as follows:
142 School Dr.
Umpire, AR 71971
The bus will leave at 330pm
Next Week:
Tuesday, Nov. 11th
JG, SG, SB, Vs. Garrett Memorial @ Home starting at 5:30 P.M.
Friday & Saturday, November 14th & 15th
SB @ Trinity Christian in Paris, Texas
Invitational tournament, first game 10:30 am.
The address to the gym is as follows:
2060 FM79,
Paris, TX 75460
Athletic Booster Support!
We need your help! Do you know a business associate who would like to support Legacy Academy's athletic program fundings? If every family secured just one booster it would help so much. If you know of any help please contact Mr. Smallwood via remind, or by email at timothy.smallwood@legacymail.org . Our Booster Packet is available via the attached link.
Thank you so much for your support!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
ACT Tuesday, November 4th
ACT Fall Test is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th, from 8:00-12:00 for all 9th-12th graders. Students should arrive at school by 7:50 am, be well rested, have eaten a healthy breakfast, and bring their graphing calculators.
Pee Wee--November 9th!
Sunday, November 9th, we will have our first peewee practice of the year. The practice schedule can be viewed here. The game schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
Oratory and Showcase | Nov. 13th
We are excited to announce our upcoming Oratory & Showcase Event scheduled for November 13!
This special event will feature students presenting their class projects and performing selected pieces of literature.
Students will have the opportunity to display their hard work, creativity, and public speaking skills, making it a memorable experience for both participants and attendees.
To ensure everyone feels confident and prepared, we will be organizing practice sessions in the weeks leading up to the event. Details about the practice schedules will be shared soon. Students have already received their assignments and should be becoming familiar with them.
We look forward to seeing you there to support and celebrate the talents of our amazing students!
Legacy Thanksgiving Celebration | Nov. 21st
Mark your calendars! Our annual Thanksgiving Celebration will be held on Friday, November 21st at 11:00 a.m.This is one of our favorite Legacy traditions—a time for our students, staff, and families to gather and give thanks together.
To make this special event possible, we’ll need everyone’s help!
Volunteers: We need help with set-up, serving food, and clean-up after the meal.
Food & Supplies: Families are asked to sign up to bring entrées, sides, desserts, drinks, or paper goods (plates, cups, utensils, napkins, etc.).
To make cleanup quick and easy, please bring all food items in disposable pans or trays and, if possible, include disposable serving utensils as well.
Please take a moment to fill out our Thanksgiving Celebration Sign-Up Form to let us know how you can help or what you’ll bring!
Schedule Notes:
Bright Beginnings will close at 11:00 a.m. on November 21st.
Legacy Academy will dismiss early at 1:00 p.m. following the Thanksgiving Celebration.
Thank you for helping make this celebration one of the highlights of our school year! We’re looking forward to another wonderful Legacy family Thanksgiving together.
Lockesburg Christmas Parade | December 6th
Legacy Academy will once again take part in the Lockesburg Christmas Parade, and this year’s theme is Candyland! We need lots of hands (and sweet ideas!) to make our float shine.
We’re looking for:
Parents to help design and decorate our float
Students to ride the float and pass out candy
A truck and driver to pull the trailer
If you’d like to join the fun, please email Ms. Shelton at susan.shelton@legacymail.org or call the front office. Let’s make this year’s parade the sweetest one yet!
Weekly Assembly
Every Monday at 2:15 pm, we will have our school-wide weekly worship and assembly. Parents are always welcome to attend!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST WEEK:
Legacy Warriors Take the Title at Ball in the Burg!
On Tuesday, October 28th, the Legacy Warriors showed incredible teamwork, determination, and skill as they came out on top to win the Ballin’ the Burg Tournament!
From start to finish, the Warriors brought high energy and focus to every game, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Their impressive performance earned them the championship title and the respect and admiration of everyone in attendance.
A special shoutout also goes to the Legacy Lady Warriors, who battled hard throughout the tournament. Even though they didn’t take home the title this time, they showed tremendous effort, heart, and sportsmanship on the court.
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, and supporters for representing Legacy with pride — Go Warriors!
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Old Washington!
Our 4th grade students took a memorable trip to Historic Old Washington this week! They stepped back in time to explore what life was like during the Civil War era, learning firsthand about the people, places, and events that shaped our nation’s history.
Students toured historic buildings, viewed authentic artifacts, and participated in hands-on activities that brought classroom lessons to life. From learning about soldiers’ daily routines to understanding the challenges families faced during the war, our students gained a deeper appreciation for this important period in American history.
It was a wonderful day filled with curiosity, discovery, and meaningful connections to the past. A big thank-you to our teachers, parent volunteers, and the staff at Historic Old Washington for making this experience so special!
Caught in the Act... Of Kindness!
Kindness is contagious—and we’ve got the proof! Check out who’s been ‘caught in the act of kindness’ this week, spreading good vibes all around our school!
Legacy Littles from Bright Beginnings!
Our Legacy Littles from Bright Beginnings are a joyful reminder of God’s faithfulness and the bright future He has planned for our school community. Each child reflects the wonder of His creation and the promise of what is yet to come. We are grateful to walk alongside them as they begin their journey of learning, growing, and living out God’s purpose.
As Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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