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Volume 4, Attitude of Gratitude! October 9, 2015

2015 POPCS Homecoming PhotosParade, Mums, Football, T­Shirt Launcher, Funny Noses,

High School Dance and MORE!Congratulations Eagles on a wonderful weekend filled with friends and great memories!

Queen: Kayla CarloveKing: Daniel HerrinSENIOR CLASS

Princess: Erin DayPrince: Jackson Smith

JUNIOR CLASS

H.E.A.R.T. of an Eagle

Quick LinksPOPCS Website

RenWebDiscover POP Tour

POP School CalendarPOPCS Referral Program

Eagle Booster ClubAthletic Calendar­ All Teams

POP Legacy SocietySHOP for POP

Box Tops, Labels ProgramAuction Gala

POP in the NewsTop POPs

POPCS PosseEagle Football WebsitePOPCS Theatre Website

Signature Services School LunchesRisse Brothers Uniforms

2015­2016 School CalendarPOP's Philosophy of Service

2015­2016 PTF BoardPTF Website

Early Learning CenterPreschool

Lower SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School

Prince of Peace Lutheran ChurchThe Arts at POPLC

Our Values

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Duchess: Maddie EdenDuke: Taylor Kolle

SOPHOMORE CLASS

Lady: Jenna MartinLord: Jaz Mudhar

FRESHMAN CLASS

2015­2016 Homecoming Court

Click here for our values: WHO we serve, WHAT we do, WHY we do it, HOW we do it

and WHO we are.

MISSION STATEMENT Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center provides a

Christ­centered exemplary education equipping students as disciples and leaders for service

and success.

COMPASSIONATE. COMPETITIVE. COMMITTED.

A Word From God

BIBLE VERSE FOR2015­2016 SCHOOL YEAR

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my

heart and my portion forever.Psalm 73:26

The 2015­2016 POPCS School Theme

Let Go, Let God!Christ is Enough!

Top POPS for October 1, 2015

Kindergarten ­ Chase Kugler, Nole Lorenzen,

Payton Richardson1st Grade ­ Lauren Park, Elizabeth Seay

2nd Grade ­ Gabe Gerik, Emma Nieman, Dagan Vail3rd Grade ­ Connor Glotzbach, Olivia Rocco,

Alex Vaccaro4th Grade ­ Emery Glickler, Dayne Simmons,

Jack Strahan5th Grade ­ Nahum Ding, Kuba Romanczyk,

Amelie Young

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Volunteer of the Month!Jeni Garrett

Our first volunteer of the month is Jeni Garrett. Jeni is a 4th generationTexan, born and raised in Dallas. She has lived most of her life in thePlano/Collin County area. She graduated from UNT and enjoyed many

years in merchandising, apparel sales and promotional product sales. Shenow plays a support role in their business Sirius Plumbing & Air

Conditioning with her husband, Brent. Jeni enjoys playing tennis, cheeringon her kids at sporting events and is very involved with their church home,

St. Andrew UMC. Jeni and Brent have two children, Jackson, a 10thgrader at POPCS and Kendall, a Freshman at Mercer University. Jacksonplays football and basketball for POPCS and enjoys snowboarding and

guitar. Kendall plays Women's Lacrosse at Mercer andenjoys travel and snow skiing.

Jeni has been part of POPCS for 11 years. She enjoys being involved andseeing the students and parents at different events. Some of her closestfriends are POPCS parents and she loves working alongside them to

support the school's many fundraising activities. It has been exciting overthe last 11 years to be part of the school's growth and

to welcome new families.

Jeni's favorite volunteer activity at POPCS is the High School pizza salesso she can see all the kids. She also enjoyed being the New Family

coordinator for the high school.

Volunteer of the Month!Stacey Ridgely

Our second volunteer of the month is Stacey Ridgely. Stacey says shevolunteers at POPCS so that she can spy on her child and play along withhim. She loves the faculty at POP and the other volunteers make the timespent so much fun she forgets she's "working". Her son, Grayson Metz,has been at POPCS since kindergarten and is in Mrs. Smith's Grade 3 class. Grayson plays basketball, golf and does weight lifting.He is also

involved in chess and piano. Stacey says that her greatestaccomplishment in life is Grayson and her greatest joy is her family.

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POPCS Band Member, Chad Landwehr,Earns Chair in 2015­2016 Region 5 ATSSB Jazz Ensemble!

Becomes first student from POPCS to earn this type of honorin a public school competition!

On Saturday, September 26, POPCS student, SeniorChad Landwehr, earned a real milestone for himself, his familyand our Prince of Peace community!

Chad earned a spot in the Region 5 jazz ensemble from the Association for Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB). This organizationis the group in which public school bands sizes 1A ­ 4A compete. Chad has the distinction of being the first POPCS student to earnthis type of honor in a public school competition!

Chad will play the 2nd Tenor Saxophone Chair in the jazz ensemble.Chad also scored high enough to qualify for the 'area' audition to beadjudicated on November 7. Chad recorded his audition for areashortly after his region audition. Those students who make the cut inthe 'area' auditions are selected for the State Jazz Ensemble that willperform at the TMEA convention in San Antontio in February 2016.

The Region 5 Jazz Clinic will be held at Celina High School November9 and 10. The ATSSB Region 5 Jazz Concert will be November 10 at6:00 p.m.at Celina High School ­ 3455 N. Preston Road ­ Celina, TX75009.

Please congratulate Chad and his family for this wonderful and difficultmusical accomplishment.

Chad, we are extremely proud of you! Well deserved, sir!

Stacey's family has 2 dogs, 1 cat and a bazillion fish­ they keep

multiplying. Her family's favorite thing to do together is travel and play golf. She just learned to play and finds it fascinatingly irksome. She is a

complete fool for anything that makes her laugh. Keep her laughing andshe'll follow you anywhere.

Stacey's favorite volunteer activity is the Book Fair. She says Mrs. Griffinshould be in the Hall of Fame for gracious, funny and easy­to­ be­ with

teachers. She loves that she is allowed to go bonkers with decorations andthe kids get so excited about the books and being there.

Their excitement is contagious!

POPCS student, Cori Schnell, Selected for

Congressman Sam Johnson's CongressionalYouth Advisory Council

Congratulations, Cori Schnell!

Corinne (Cori) Schnell was selected to participate in

Congressman Sam Johnson's Congressional Youth AdvisoryCouncil (CYAC). Participants in the council were selected by acommunity board to serve on the council due to their outstandingleadership skill, academic performance, extra­curricular activity

participation, and community service. Congratulations, Cori, for thisoutstanding achievement!

To view the CYAC press release click here.

POP Student Photo of the WeekOctober 2, 2015

"Blue Crew Coming for You" by Sogand Saadat

POPCS HIGH SCHOOL

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A POPCS TRADITIONInspiring Student AchievementThrough Academic Competition

Parents of all POPCS Students in Grades 1 ­ 8are invited to attend an

Important PSIA Parent Information MeetingMonday, October 12, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. in The High School Commons

Does your student desire to be a member of a POPCS Team? Does your student enjoy the fun of teamspirit and competition? Does your student enjoy learning new skills that will help them throughout life? Ifso, then your student is perfect for PSIA!!!

Things you should know about PSIA if you have a student in Grades 1­8 at POPCS:

What is PSIA?Private School Interscholastic Association offers the most comprehensive academic extracurricular programin the nation. With 16 categories covering a wide range of disciplines, PSIA is an exciting opportunity forprivate school students to engage in academic competition with their peers throughout Texas. With 59academic contests in Math, Science, Language Arts, Speech, Social Studies, and Fine Arts, PSIA givesrecognition and awards for academic excellence. Students also have the opportunity to earn academicscholarships. Research shows that students who participate in extracurricular academic contests score significantlyhigher on achievement tests and college entrance exams than students who do not participate. Who can participate?ANY Prince of Peace student in grades 1 through 5 is eligible toparticipate in PSIA Elementary Competition, and any student inGrades 6­8 is eligible to compete in the Middle School Division. Itdoes require a true commitment on the part of the student andparent to make the competition meaningful. Self­discipline andstrong study habits are a must. Parental assistance is highlyrecommended. If you believe that your student would thrive in an academiccompetition, and enjoy being part of our POPCS Academic Teamfor this school year, then you should make plans now to attend thisvery important meeting. EVERYTHING that you need to knowabout PSIA will be discussed and explained, new PSIA changesfor 2015­2016 will be addressed, as well as contest dates. Allquestions will be answered. Because there is a great deal of information to share, it isimportant that you attend the meeting if you are interested in beinginvolved with PSIA. Your student is welcome to come and listen,too.

Questions? Please contact:

PSIA Elementary Coordinator, Debbie Pevehouse.Or PSIA Middle School coordination, Michelle Grant.

See you on Monday, October 12, 6:30 P.M.

The High School Commons

Due to construction: In order to get to The High School commons, you must enter through the frontdoor of the school, turn left into the hallway before the FAC, and walk to the end of the hall. Exit

Honors our VeteransAccepting Donations Now Through

October 30!

Starting the week before Veteran's Day, Branson,Missouri, honors Veterans with parades, speciallunches, free or discounted shows and a Dayroomwhere the veterans gather. The Dayroom is a specialplace where the veterans enjoy each other'scompany, with music (many of the veterans bringtheir instruments) and refreshments.

As a way to honor our veterans, POPCS high schoolstudents are gathering gifts from now and throughFriday, October 30, to be taken to Branson and givento the veterans. The list includes, but are not limitedto, hand lotion, shower gel, after shave, cologne, ascarf and a Christmas ornament. Monetary giftscould be made out to Veterans Dayroom and left atthe high school office.

Please bring your donation to the high school office.The deadline is October 30. Thank you for your help in honoring our veterans!

New Fall Spirit Wear Coming Soon!

Six new styles with three in long sleeves!Lots of youth and adult sizes available!

Look for a message on the Remind Application to let you know when thenew styles have arrived. If you haven't subscribed to the PTF class

on Remind ­CLICK HERE FOR REMIND APP. The estimated arrival dateis mid­October. The images below are vendor mock­up's therefore colorsmight look different in person. Mason jar shirt will be available in long

sleeve ONLY.

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through the door, and walk across open area to the main door of the High School.

Prince of Peace Christian High School Fine Arts Theater Department

presents

Sending Down the Sparrows

Thursday, October 22, 20157:00 p.m.

Fine Arts Center Admission ­ FREE

See Sending Down the Sparrows which will be presented as our entry in thePOPCS TAPPS One Act Play competition in November.

Synopsis: Sending Down the Sparrows is a work of historical fiction that bears witness to the systematicpersecution and extermination of the handicapped by Nazi Germany through the character of Viktor, a young man who is a reluctant member of Hitler Youth. Viktor has a secret; a mentally handicapped sister who is the ward ofa state institution. Viktor soon finds himself caught between the Naziideologies of racial and genetic purity and the love of a sister forwhom he feels shame. As the play unfolds, he must choose whetherto continue protecting his secret himself or to come to the defense ofhis sister.

NOTE: Only recommended for ages 13 and up

"God watches over everyone, even the sparrows."

POPCS PTF's 2nd Annual Trunk­or­Treat Saturday, October 24, from 6 ­ 8 p.m.!

Register Those Trunks Today!

The PTF wants to formally invite you to participate in our 2nd annual Trunk­or­Treat on Saturday, Oct 24!

We are so grateful to everyone who hosted the 60+ trunks last year! We want to encourage all high schoolstudents, parents and teachers to join in the fun and decorate a trunk this year. There are no limits to how

many trunks you can decorate.

Trunk registration deadline is Friday, October 16!

CASH PRIZES are available again for all POPCS High School Students!The Most Creative Car Trunk and Costume Presentation

1st Place ­ $500 cash2nd Place ­ $300 cash3rd Place ­ $150 cash

Want to register your car, but have no idea on how to decorate? Download the volunteer packet which hastons of trunk theme ideas.

Don't forget as the weather starts to get cooler, POPCS hoodies arerestocked and available in all sizes, along with the men's and ladies

1/4 zips.

To view all available spirit wear go to the ptf website www.popcsptf.com

It's Not Too Late!PTF Curb Decal Fundraiser

Round Two!

PTF will be placing another curb decal order on

Friday, November 20.

If you would like to purchase decals clickhere to download the order form.

For more detailed information go to the PTF website.

This Spring...Lunch Will Be Served in our

New Eagle Cafeteria!The Middle School Students are ALL SMILES!

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Trunk­or­Treat is a free, school­wide family event. There will be food and drinks available for purchase withproceeds going to the POPCS High School POSSE organization (Parent Organization for Seniorhigh Students and Educators).

Join us on Saturday, October 24, from 6­8 p.m. across fromthe Eagle East, high school parking lot (map attached in

volunteer packet).

This year will be bigger and better than last year!Kid activities include a bounce slide, face painters, photo ops, costume parade, trick­or­treating andplayground.

As you all know, we can not predict the weather, but we did move the event time a bit later to avoid some ofthe heat. To ensure that everyone can enjoy Trunk­or­Treat, we will have 10 car trunks clearly labeled allergenfriendly for those students who have life threatening allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. Always remember tocheck the candy's packaging and ingredient's label to make sure it is safe to eat.

For more information about the event click here.If you have any questions feel free to contact Jill Rothschiller.

POPCS Tech Theatre Classes Work Together toBuild Needed Items for Department!

All three technical theatre classes have been building needed items for the POPCS TheatreDepartment's Shop. At POPCS we have 3 tech theatre classes that focus on everything thatdeals with a staged production. Technical theatre includes lighting, scenery, sound,costuming and props. Technical theatre sets the stage for a production in establishing thetime and place and atmosphere of the production. Some of the wide­range process centered and participatory studies in Tech Theatre classes atPOPCS include; costume design and construction, scenic design and construction, lightingdesign, sound design and stage management. Recently the students in 1st period tech class focused on saw horses, 4th period onshop tables, and 5th period built a custom table for our new miter saw.

Way to go, TECHIES!!!

The Blue & White Night Auction Committeeinvites you to

SAVE THE DATE

for a special night of fun, fellowship and supportfor Prince of Peace Christian School

& Early Learning Center!

Saturday, February 27, 2016The Westin Galleria ­ Dallas

Watch for more exciting auction activities to come,

including...

...auction tee­shirt orders...throwback pricing...donation drive...and more!

FUN ­ FUN ­ FUN!STREET PARTY 2015

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POPCS Alumnus, Tanner Luehrs (class of 2013) Selected for PresidentSelect group at Texas Tech University

POPCS Alumnus Tanner Luehrs was selected to represent

Texas Tech University as part of the President's Select group. Tanner began attending POPCS at the age of 4!

President's Select is a group of Texas Tech University studentambassadors chosen specifically to serve Texas Tech throughthe Office of the President, Office of Admissions and TexasTech Athletics in the recruitment of new students and the

fostering of relationships with all University publics includingprospective students, special guests and alumni.

One of Texas Tech's most recognized organizations,

President's Select members are the official ambassadors for Texas Tech representing many facets

of the campus. Duties include conducting regularcampus tours and attending admissions, athletics andpresidential events. Members are actively involved inleadership roles throughout the campus including

student government, Greek fraternities and sororities,professional and academic organizations.

Congratulations Tanner! We are very proud of you and thiswonderful accomplishment!

Families, pile in the car and head over to the streets of Prince of

Peace for a FREE party that has something for everyone. Come hungry as we will be firing up the grills and serving delicious

FREE FOOD and yummy SWEET TREATS! Enjoy MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT as various groups from our

community perform.

KIDS WILL HAVE A BLAST with the giant triple lane slide, bouncehouses, extreme obstacle course, midway of carnival games,

crafts, interactive games, cupcake walk and more! Take a familyphoto in the giant red chair! Visit with the Carrollton Police,

Citizens Patrol & Fire Department!

The event is free but we need to plan for you!

Click here to register!

"MOM WILL YOU PRAY FOR ME?" Moms in Prayer

Moms in Prayer is a group of moms, aunts, grandmothers, etc. thatget together weekly to pray for the students, teachers, and staff

collectively as well as individually.MIP considers it an honor to partner in prayer and everything is

kept in strict confidence. Our MIP group follows the MIP International format when praying

each week.Moms in Prayer is meeting Wednesday mornings at 8:15 a.m. in

the Green Room in the Fine Arts classes hallway. Join us!

Moms in Prayer would like to know how they can be praying foryou!

Email Shawn Kennington or visit the MIP website for more information.

POPCS Family NightJOIN US & SUPPORT POPCS

Tuesday, October 13 ­ Pei Wei Asian Diner

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Imaginative "Do­Nothing Machines"... DO NOTHING!Mrs. Taylor's 4s Let Their Minds Create!

This is a picture of three students from Mrs. Taylor's 4 year­old class. Ari Gassaway,Adeli Freitag, and Liam Clarke are proudly showing their "Do­Nothing Machines". These

were made in the new POPCS S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Labafter reading the story, "The Do­Nothing Machine" by Sharon MacDonald.

These "Do­Nothing Machines" were created from ideas in their minds with imagination! The creative fun continued was in building of the machines.

It didn't matter what the machine could do. If you ask Ari, Adeli or Liam what their machine does, they will say "NOTHING"!

WANTED RECYCLABLES for more Do­Nothing Machinesand other creations in our S.T.E.A.M. Lab!

(Drop your recyclables off in the preschool hallway)Thanks for your trash; It's our treasure!

PHOTOS: A SWEET Day in POPCS Middle School Dessert Bar Filled with Goodies & Treats!

Tuesday, October 27 ­ Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes

Online classes for POPCSSign up NOW on the POPCS website!

Click here for High School online classes

Click here for Middle School online classes

Box Top Collections!BUY, CLIP, AND DROP­OFF!

Thank you for collecting box tops!

We will be holding a Box Tops contest in the fall between classesranging from Preschool­Grade 5.

The class that collects the most Box Tops will win aTiff's Treats Milk and Cookie party.

Fall submission deadline is November 1.

You will be surprised how many items offer Box Top collectionopportunities for our school. If you want to see a complete list,

please click here.

POPCS Volunteer of the Month Nominations ­ Thank Someone

Who Serves Our School!

The PTF Board would love your help in acknowledging our dedicated

volunteers. Please let us know who you believe has done an outstandingjob so we can award them properly!

Throughout the year, each month, parents may nominate volunteers for

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POPCS

their outstanding service. From those nominated, two volunteers will bechosen to receive the prestigious "POPCS Volunteer of the Month" sign in

their yard!

Please email Jenny Murley­Gonzalez with your nominations or you mayplace your vote in the decorated ballot box located in the Parent Place.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a deserving volunteer!

Enroll Today!

New private lesson students,please enroll on The Arts School website.

www.theartsschool.org

For more information, visit the websiteor contact the

Director of The Arts School,Marci Dittmer, marci.dittmer@popcs.org.

FREE CONCERT INVITE THIS SUNDAY!Luther starts the FIRE ­ Bach adds the FIREWORKS

CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN

(Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands)The American Luther Research Center, Inc.*

PresentsSteven Lund

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Jessica Garcia (HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR) was born and raised in Farmers Branch and beganattending Prince of Peace Christian School in the 7th grade. After graduating Prince of Peace in 2005, shepursued her studies at Dallas Baptist University. In 2009, Jessica graduated with a Bachelor's Degree inPsychology then began her Graduate studies earning her Master of Arts in Counseling Degree in 2013.

Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor ­ Intern for the state of Texas. For the past four years, Jessicahas been working at Dallas Baptist University in various capacities including Undergraduate Admissions,Financial Aid, and the University Counseling Center. Jessica has also been working part­time at SundanceMental and Behavioral Health primarily in the pediatric and adolescent units. Jessica married her high

school sweetheart, Ryan Garcia, in 2012. They had their son Jayden in November. As a family, they attendBent Tree Bible Fellowship.

Ryann Cleland (ACADEMICSUPPORT) ispart of theAcademicSupport Teamat POPCS. Shehas a passionfor working withindividuals whohave learningdifferences, andshe looksforward togetting to know

the students and families at POPCS. Her husband is also an Englishteacher at POP and they have a one­year­old baby girl namedMaggie. Mrs. Cleland has a Master's of Education Degree in SpecialEducation and a Graduate Academic Certificate in AutismIntervention. She has 8 years of experience working with adolescents

in public and private education, summer camps, and therapy centers. She believes in a multifacetededucational approach that makes curriculum purposeful, accessible, and Christ­centered. She strives to bean effective resource, advocate and educator to all students and families regardless of their level of need.

WEBELOS PACK 701 AT POPCS Badges & Buddies!

POPCS Coach Blackwell Helps Webelos Earn First Responder Badge!

Webelos (Pack 701) earned their First Responder Badge this week with the assistance of POPCS CoachKaren Blackwell. The boys learned first aid and basic CPR as part of their Webelos requirements for the

Boy Scouts of America. Great work, boys!

"Luther and Bach: A Musical MarriageMade in Heaven"

Sunday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.Zion Lutheran Church6121 E. Lovers LaneDallas TX 75214

This is a free concert, but please RSVP.For more information about this concert click here.

2015­2016 School Calendar!

Click here!

Eagles Landing School Store

Check out all the great new spirit wear

items in theEagles Landing School Store!

Get ready for spirit days and fall sports!

Show that you are Eagle Proud!

School Store HoursMorning Hours: Monday ­ Friday

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High Flying " Buddy" Excitement for Pack 701 Cub Scouts!

Officers Bianez and Privett led a "Buddies, Not Bullies " show for the kickoff Pack meeting.The officers had a fun, educational message along with an exciting trampoline and martial artsdemonstration.

PHOTOS: More Bicycle Rodeo Fun!

8 a.m. ­ 8:45 a.m.Afternoon Hours: Monday ­ Thursday

3 p.m. ­ 3:45 p.m.Cash or Check appreciated Credit Cards Accepted

Do you have a picture, saying, quote, or story you would like to share

that made you smile? Email Valerie Gabriel­Swenson at vgs@popcs.org and she will share in an upcoming Eagle Express.

WHAT IS THESHOP FOR POP PROGRAM?

SHOP FOR POP is an essential PTF fundraiser/gift card program in whichretailers sell gift cards to POPCS at a 2% to 13% discount. Families buythese cards at face value and redeem them at face value. POPCS gets thedifference in revenue. Just purchase the gift cards from the school to use ata favorite store or restaurant. Money earned is donated to the school forspecial projects. Past earnings have been used to fund bleachers and lightsfor the football field, as well as the current cafeteria campaign.

HOW TO ORDERSHOP FOR POP

ORDER IN­PERSON:

A selection of Shop for POP's top­selling cards is available for immediatepurchase at the Shop for POP table during morning drop off. The cards canbe purchased at the ticket/concession area in the Fine Arts Auditorium foyer.

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SPORTS

ORDER ONLINE

Click here to order online!

SHOP FOR POP GIFT CERTIFICATES

Shop for POP Gift Certificates can be redeemed for any cards available.They can be purchased in any denomination and are great gifts for yourfavorite teacher!

CREDIT CARDS

We prefer ALL payments to be made with cash, check or PrestoPay;however, all cards will now be available for purchase with a credit card usingthe Credit Card Order Form.

FREE DRESS DAYS

When you spend $250 or more in a month, your children will enjoy a freedress day scheduled for the following month. A list of eligible families will besent prior to the free dress day.

Complimentary coffee is available each morning from Shop ForPOP! Stop by and have a cup of Joe and stock up on Shop ForPOP cards to support our school.

Do you have friends or family who are looking for a great school to

send their children? Invite them to join us for aDiscover POP Tour!

2015­2016 SCHEDULE

November 4, 2015 8:30 a.m.December 2, 2015 8:30 a.m.January 21, 2016 7:00 p.m. February 3, 2016 8:30 a.m.March 2, 2016 8:30 a.m.April 6, 2016 8:30 a.m.May 4, 2016 8:30 a.m.

The Discover POP Tour is a great opportunity to see the entire campus,meet school administrators and teachers, and learn more about what

POPCS has to offer.

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PINK OUT 2015Tuesday, October 13

Join usTuesday, October 13 for POP Volleyball's

5th Annual Pink Out Extravaganza!!Food, fun, and games for the whole family!

The evening will raise funds for theBreast Cancer Research Foundation.

And of course...there will be volleyball games!MS D2 vs HSAA ­ 4:30 P.M.MS D1 vs HSAA ­ 5:30 P.M.

HS Varsity vs HSAA ­ 6:30 P.M.

Complimentary hot dogs,hamburgers, and chips ­ donations accepted.

Bake sale ­ all items will be $1We will once again be having our fabulous hair donation event during the varsity game! Pleasecontact Coach Henke if you are interested in donating your hair ­ all hair goes to Pantene Great

Lengths and will be used to make wigs for cancer patients! All ages welcome!!

(You must donate at least 8 inches and hair cannot be chemically treated at all)

Homecoming Game Recap vs. Tyler Gorman

On Homecoming 2015, the Eagles suffered a hard fought 40­24 loss to TAPPS Div. II 4th ranked T.K.Gorman Catholic of Tyler. The Eagles are now 3­2 for the season and 1­1 in district play.

POP mounted a strong 3rd quarter comeback by scoring all 24 points as a result of recovering 2 on­sidekickoffs and a Gorman fumble. SB Parker Strong raced 26 yards on 4th & 3 to get POP on the scoreboardand John Bloom bulled over for the 2­point conversion. Six minutes later, Bloom scored on a 1­yardplunge and QB Alex Cantu connected with SE Zach Brenner for the 2­point conversion pass. SBSean Peterson swept 55 yards, 93 seconds later, for the Eagles' 3rd TD of the quarter. Cantu hit Strongwith a dart­like conversion pass for POP's final 2 points.

Safety Daniel Wall led the Eagle defensive effort with an interception and several crushing tackles. He alsohad a 61­yard punt that pinned Gorman at their own 1­yard line and set the stage for the Eagles' 2nd TD.

Senior & Captain LB Jeremiah Robinson had a fumble recovery and numerous tackles as he played hisbest game of the year. Bloom and Cantu, POP's other Seniors & Captains, made strong contributions tothe team's defensive effort. Once again, Freshman Logan Blum made significant defensive plays with

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Addison, Texas 75001

The store is located just west ofthe Dallas North Tollway.

Store Hours:

Closed Sunday & MondayTuesday 10:00 a.m. ­ 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday ­ Saturday 10:00 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 972­231­2903 Fax: 972­231­2906

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tackles and by intercepting a 2­point conversion attempt to thwart the Crusaders from adding additionalpoints to their total.

POPCS will host The Shelton School TONIGHT, Friday, October 9, at 7:30 P.M.

Varsity Eagles Football vs. Tyler All SaintsAfter trailing for over 42 minutes, Prince of Peace (3­1, 1­0) came from behind to defeat host Tyler AllSaints (2­2, 0­1) by a score of 22­21. John Bloom was the Eagles workhorse with 31 carries for 163 yards,3 touchdowns and two 2­point conversions to account for all 22 of the Eagles points. John's efforts weremade successful by the blocking of linemen Dylan Scannell, Ryan Franckhauser, Hayden Mark, Austin Goral, Max Huff, Harrison Owens, and Xavier Chiovera.

The Eagles offensive machine also got good production from Michael Hidalgo who ran for 54 yards andcaught a pass for 23 yards, Sean Peterson who added 47 rushing yards, Alex Cantu who ran for 44 yardsand threw the pass to Hidalgo, Marshall Mays who had 18 yards, and Jeremiah Robinson who added 9yards and a crucial late game first down. Nathan Bargainier, Jack Garrett, Hidalgo, and Petersonprovided strong blocking to allow the POP outside running gain to compliment Bloom's brusing insiderushes.

Defensively, Daniel Wall with a crucial interception, strong kickoffs, and hard tackling led the Eagles. Hewas ably assisted by Andrew Biggers, Logan Blum, Bloom, Cantu, and Robinson.

The Varsity win capped a two night, four game sweep of the All Saints football as POP won both middleschool games and the JV game on Thursday evening to set the stage for the Varsity's exciting, come­from­behind victory to complete the sweep over the Trojans.

The Varsity Eagles after their 22­21 win over All Saints!

JV Football vs. Tyler Gorman RecapThe POP JV football team fell by a score of 36­6 to the Tyler Gorman JV team in a game called 46 secondsinto the final quarter when the Eagles were unable to put a quarterback on the field due to injury.

The Eagles took the early lead only 61 seconds into the contest when QB Jackson Garrett raced 65 yardsfor a TD. Garrett, playing only in the first half, led the Eagles with 149 yards rushing on 15 carries. Logan Blum (3 carries for 60 yards), Dawson Madlena (6 for 69), and Evan Brown (6 yards on 4 carries)aided the Eagles as a team to rush for 285 yards and 9 first downs on 36 carries. Jaz Mudhar, Cortland Smith, Cole Loretto, and Tucker Engels did yeomen work in opening holes for theEagles runners.

Custis Moore, Harrison Baek, Jackson Fowler, and Cortland Smith led the POP defensive effort againsta Gorman Crusader JV that utilized a polished passing attack resulting in 5 TD passes on 12 completionsout of 15 attempts for 286 yards.

JV Football vs. Tyler All Saints RecapThursday's JV football game between Prince of Peace and Tyler All Saints to open district play was anexciting one of evenly matched teams. The Eagles held a 22­20 lead at halftime and through the thirdquarter before adding 14 more points to come away with a 36­20 win. The win evened the POP JV seasonrecord at 1­1­1.

Jackson Garrett and Taylor Kolle paced the Eagles offense with 2 TDs apiece while Logan Blum addeda TD on a 59­yard run. Jackson Fowler scored two 2­point conversions and Kolle ran for a conversion.Tucker Engels made a large contribution to the offense with strong blocking and a 27­yard pass reception.

Engels, with a pass interception, joined Tony Ciampaglio, Harrison Baek, and Fowler in leading theEagles defense that held All Saints scoreless the last 22 minutes of the game.

Sports Schedule This Weekend:

Friday, October 9 VVB @ GreenhillVFB home v Shelton

4:30 P.M.7:30 P.M.

Saturday, October 10 VB Cross Country @ Rick Neil 9:00 A.M.

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Sports Schedule Next Week

Tuesday, October 13 MS VB Home v HSAAVVB Home v HSAAPink Out Night ­ Food Servicebegins at 5:00

4:30/5:30 P.M.6:30 P.M.

Wednesday, October 14 No GamesThursday, October 15 MS VB Playoffs

MS/JV Football Home v LegacyVVB Home v Tyler TK GormanV. Cross Country @ District MeetNorbuck Park

TBD4/5/7:00 P.M.5:30 P.M.10:00 A.M.

Friday, October 16 MS VB @ LVSTVFB @ Legacy

TBD7:30 P.M.

Saturday, October 17 MS VB @ LVSTVB Cross Country @ CCA Invite

TBD10:00 A.M.

Don't see your sport covered in the Eagle Express? Be sure to send information on your POPCS sport teams to be considered for the Eagle Express!The Eagle Express is bi­weekly and submissions (complete story & photos) are due on Wednesdayby Noon prior to the Friday distribution. Questions? Contact Valerie Gabriel­Swenson.

Curt's Corner

HEART OF AN EAGLE­ENCOURAGEMENT

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up." I Thessalonians 5:11a

Beyond a shadow of doubt, positive, collaborative and constructiverelationships are critical and required among the students, parents, and theschool community if we are to fulfill the mission of our school. The core of thisrelationship is the HEART of an Eagle and the second part of this HEART isEncouragement. Our expectation is to promote a positive community throughall interactions.

Encouragement can come from various sources. Please consider thefollowing words from some known and some unknown sources."In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein

"A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour ofpraise after success." Unknown

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experienceof trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired andsuccess achieved." Helen Keller

"Fall seven times. Stand up eight." Unknown

"When you get to your wits end, you will find that God lives there." Unknown

"God brings men onto deep waters not to drown them, but to cleansethem."John Aughey

"It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from. The ability to triumphalways begins and ends with God." Unknown

"When life knocks you down, try to land on your back because if you can lookup, you can see your strength and you can get up." Unknown

"Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% how I react to it." CharlesSwindoll

"You have never really lived until you have done something for someone whocan never repay you." Unknown

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"There's much you cannot change, but there's something you can change,You." Rick Warren

Encouragement from the above sources can indeed be helpful, but ourgreatest source of encouragement comes from the pages of Scripture.

Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I amyour God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with myrighteous right hand."

Psalm 46:1­3 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever­present help in trouble. Therefore we need not fear though the earth gives way and the mountains fallinto the heart of the sea."

Psalm 55:22 "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He willnever let you fall."

Proverbs 3:5­6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your ownunderstanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make yourpaths straight."

John 16:33 "I have told you these things so that in me you can have peace. Inthis world you will have trouble. But take heart. I have overcome the world."

Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, Iwill not fear; for you are with me."

Philippians 4:6­7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, byprayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and thePeace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts andminds in Christ Jesus."

Colossians 3:15 "Let the Peace of Christ rule in your hearts."

Yes, that means that we can every day and in every way, let go of our fears,concerns and failures and let God live and work through each of us. Christhas accomplished everything for us. He is always ready to forgive and blessus with His Spirit and power. There simply is no greater motivation orencouragement.

Continue each day to develop and strengthen the HEART of an Eagle.